Learn Wilderness & Emergency Medicine in Patagonia!
World-class Futaleufu River whitewater rafting, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and trout fishing in Chile and Argentina! This exciting Patagonia multi-sport Wilderness & Travel Medicine CME Course takes place in the spectacular northern region of Patagonia. This area has some of the most fantastic mountain scenery in the world, including giant peaks with awe-inspiring glaciers, beautiful pristine forests, and the resplendent whitewater rivers of Chile.
The Futaleufu is considered to be one of the most beautiful and exciting whitewater raft experiences in the world! We’ll stay seven nights at the fabulous Bio Bio camp right on the banks of the almost surreal turquoise Futaleufu.
Each day of this Wilderness & Travel Medicine CME course will be a new adventure! Several days will be filled with spectacular, professionally guided whitewater rafting on the Rio Azul, the Rio Espalon, and the Futaleufu. We’ll also do some amazingly beautiful horseback riding and hiking in the Andes.
We’ll also be able to do optional mountain biking and fly-fishing for feisty brown and rainbow trout.
The Wilderness & Travel Medicine CME lectures and workshops typically take place each afternoon before dinner. Each night we’ll enjoy gourmet meals and great camaraderie and stories from the day!
Accreditation – 16 Hours AMA PRA Category
WILDERNESS MEDICINE COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:
• Altitude Illness
• Hypothermia
• Frostbite
• Heat Illness
• Snakebites
• Travelers Illnesses
• Marine Envenomations
• Trauma Management
• Wilderness Orthopedics
• Water Disinfection
• Swiftwater Safety and Rescue
• Basic Wilderness Survival
• Wilderness Medical Kits
• Wound Management
• Patient Assessment
• Wilderness Dermatology
• Wilderness Pediatrics
CME ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Center for Emergency Medical Education and Wilderness and Travel Medicine. The Center for Emergency Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Center for Emergency Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Itinerary Snapshot
Day 1
Arrive in Santiago,Chile. After completing customs, transfer onto a domestic flight to Puerto Montt. Transfer on your own to the scenic town of Puerto Varas on Lago Llanquihue. Overnight at the Hotel Cumbres. (D)
Day 2
Drive to Aerodromo Marcel Merchant in Puerto Montt to take your short scenic flight to Chaiten. We drive through the temperate rainforest, passing countless waterfalls and hanging glaciers surrounded by jagged mountain peaks! We will pause for a short hike and a picnic lunch in Pumalin National Park. Arrive early afternoon at camp; camp orientation, swim, hot tub, and welcome happy hour. (B+L+D)
Day 3
Start the day with a Yoga class, or catch up on some sleep after long international travel. Breakfast of champions and get ready to raft the Futaleufu river! Todays introduction and “warm up” is complete with safety briefing and paddle training on the famous Bridge to Bridge section. In the afternoon you may choose from mountain biking, hiking, fly-fishing class and our popular intro to hard shell, river kayaking clinic. (B+L+D)
Day 4
Step-up the rafting today! Raft from camp through Bridge to Bridge again and add on class V Mas o Menos and Casa de Piedra rapids – class V. After the tough rapids, we switch gear and Kayak Clinic part II starts, you can fish or just ” booze cruise “ as we drift into lunch which is served off the grill on a remote island where we will relax. After lunch resume the kayaking and a most scenic mellow float for 5 kms to Puerto Ramirez take out. Short drive back to camp for hot tubbing, massage, relaxing and dinner! (B+L+D)
Day 5
Short drive up the Rio Azul side valley for an exciting class 3 descent in inflatable kayaks! (doubles and singles!) (B+L+D)
Day 6
Horseback ride deep into the pristine wilderness and enjoy lunch at local Refugio with some of the best vistas in the Futaleufu valley (B+L+D)
Day 7
Back on board our rafts, we are dealt a Royal Flush; a continuous class IV corridor of rapids does not let up until we get to our take-out spot at the Rio Azul footbridge. The rafts are left for the night, tethered on shore.
Early evening is spent in camp getting ready for the evening festivities. Blanca and her partner Umberto, locals from a nearby farm, merrily prepare a delicious dinner called “Curanto” that is typical of the south of Chile and the island of Chiloe.
Day 8
Summit day! Raft from the Rio Azul through the Terminator, Kyburz, and Himalayas rapids. Lunch at camp. Raft from camp again to below Casa De Piedra. Optional hiking, mountain biking or fly-fishing activities available as well. Last night in camp: lamb roast/Chilean “asado feast” and wine tasting! (B+L+D)
Day 9
Early morning drive back to Chaiten and 45 min. flight back to Puerto Montt. Take connecting flights home or to next destination!
Some of the activities can be interchanged depending on your preference for the day.
(Legend: B = Breakfast included , L = Lunch included, D = Dinner included)
Marian Ma –
Customer
Marian Ma
Activity
A10126
one guest on No. Patagonia Multi-Sport Adventure CME leaving 1/27/23 for 9 days
Completed
2/8/23 3:29AM
Clear Response
Please comment on your overall impression of the trip. Did it meet your expectations?
Exceeded
What did you think about the quality and the knowledge of your guide staff?
Off the charts amazing
Would you consider traveling with Bio Bio Expeditions again? If so, which trips interest you most?
Yes-hiking to Patagonia
If you were to tell a friend or colleague about your overall experience on this trip, what would you say?
Beautiful, pampered
Doug Strong –
Please comment on your overall impression of the trip. Did it meet your expectations?
Amazing. Beautiful spot with guides and staff who become your friends for life
What did you think about the quality and the knowledge of your guide staff?
Off the charts- fantastic!
Please share with us any improvements you would suggest for future trips.
Perhaps add a hiking option to the Alpine lake
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Would you consider traveling with Bio Bio Expeditions again? If so, which trips interest you most?
Zambezi
If you were to tell a friend or colleague about your overall experience on this trip, what would you say?
An experience of a lifetime !
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Debby Pourty –
Please comment on your overall impression of the trip. Did it meet your expectations?
This trip was fantastic. One of our best trips ever. Totally met expectations and exceeded them. The river was amazingly beautiful with turquoise clear water abutting granite cliffs and green snow capped green mountains. I loved every second on the river! The duckies were an unexpected pleasure- I loved being able to guide myself. It was all so fun. Every moment!
What did you think about the quality and the knowledge of your guide staff?
Off the charts- fantastic!
Please share with us any improvements you would suggest for future trips.
1. More diet coke please.
Would you consider traveling with Bio Bio Expeditions again? If so, which trips interest you most?
YES!!
If you were to tell a friend or colleague about your overall experience on this trip, what would you say?
Amazing staff. Lorenzo sets a great example of a wonderful host. I loved the interaction of the staff with the guests. Amazing people! I loved the yoga- what a view every morning. The food was perfect. Howard was a delightful CME lecturer- interesting stories and a lot of fun. We loved it all!!
Your comments about the trip are extremely valuable to us, and others who are considering this adventure. Please select “yes” if you consent to us using your positive comments on our website or trip information. Thank you!
Yes