Day 1 — FEB 6 | Puerto Montt Arrival

Arrive Puerto Montt (PMC) 14:00–18:00

Hotel Don Luis check-in

Group dinner + expedition orientation

Focus:

• Team introductions

• Gear logistics overview

• River safety philosophy

• Patagonia expedition mindset

Day 2 — FEB 7 | Charter Flight Puerto Montt → Chaiten → Transport to Futaleufú → First Paddle

Morning

• Breakfast

• Transfer to Santa Bárbara Airfield

• Charter flight Puerto Montt → Chaitén

• Scenic drive Chaitén → Futaleufú Valley

*Guests may arrange their own transport and rendezvous in Chaiten or at our Futa lodging location.

Midday

• Cabin check-in

• Lunch

• Kayak outfitting + safety systems review

Afternoon Paddle (Conditions Dependent)

Likely Sections:

• Lower Bridge Zone Warm-Up

• Macal Intro Section

• Whitewater Mile (if group appropriate)

Focus:

• Big-water movement patterns

• Ferry angles in pushy current

• Communication + group spacing

Evening:

Welcome dinner + river briefing

Day 3 — FEB 8 | Foundation Big Water Day

Likely Targets:

• Macal

• Whitewater Mile

Focus:

• Line commitment

• Reading horizon lines + volume features

• Wave train control + recovery strategies

Optional:

Second lap or technique session

Day 4 — FEB 9 | Continuous Whitewater Progression

Likely Targets:

• Bridge to Bridge (Class III+–IV continuous)

Focus:

• Linking moves

• Surf wave control

• Continuous decision making

Bridge to Bridge = Classic Futa fun

→ Surf waves

→ Big features

→ Technical challenge moves

Day 5 — FEB 10 | Classic Futaleufú Expansion

Likely Targets:

• Entrada

• Lower Bridge → Entrada Combos

Focus:

• Big-water boof timing

• Feature avoidance vs engagement

• Consequence awareness

Day 6 — FEB 11 | Canyon / High Consequence Options

If Group Ready:

• Inferno Canyon

• Throne Room

If Conservative Day Needed:

• Bridge to Bridge laps

• Technique + video review day

Focus:

• Precision paddling

• Mental performance under pressure

Day 7 — FEB 12 | Signature Day / Boater’s Choice

Options:

• Casa de Piedra (portage options available)

• Entrada + Bridge combos

• Favorite section laps

Focus:

• Personal milestone runs

• Style + confidence building

Evening:

Farewell Patagonia asado + celebration

Day 8 — FEB 13 | Exit Day

Early breakfast

Drive Futaleufú → Chaitén

Flight Chaitén → Puerto Montt

Depart PMC after ~13:30 recommended

Progression Philosophy (Simple + Strong)

Progression normally follows:

Macal / Whitewater Mile →

Bridge to Bridge →

Entrada →

Inferno Canyon / Throne Room →

Casa de Piedra (optional, portage friendly)

But always:

✔ River levels

✔ Weather

✔ Group performance

✔ Safety margins

Drive final decisions.