Darwin's Frog in Patagonia
8 days / 7 nights
We invite you to be part of this new expedition of the Darwin's Frog research and conservation project in Melimoyu, Patagonia.
Join this initiative to contribute to in situ conservation by participating in this amphibian monitoring adventure.
The primary goal of this expedition is the long-term monitoring of Darwin's Frog (Rhinoderma darwinii) populations that inhabit the forests of Patagonia. This scientific project is led and executed in collaboration with the Darwin's Frog NGO. With them, you will learn about the ecology of this species and its cohabitants. You will also have the opportunity to experience the beauty of these Patagonian ecosystems firsthand and support the conservation of the world's few remaining populations of Darwin's Frog, which are currently endangered (IUCN).
We challenge you to find these small forest dwellers!
What you will learn
Throughout the expedition, you will learn everything from the geography of the Patagonian archipelagos to scientific concepts in ecology.
Among other topics, we will discuss:
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Biodiversity conservation and threatened species
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Patagonia
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Ecology of temperate forests
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Amphibians of Chile
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Flora of the Patagonian Forests
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Protected Wilderness Areas
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Field Scientific Expeditions
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Culture of Chiloé and the southern colonists
And from our own experience!
Includes
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Scientific Forest Guides
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Tour Leader
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Ferry Trip
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Darwin's frog Monitoring
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Hiking Trails
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Accommodation
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Food
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Spanish / English-speaking guide
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Transfers during the trip
Not Include
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Airplane tickets (Domestic or International)
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Tour guide tip
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Personal items and purchases
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Travel insurance
Day 1
We will pick you up at Mocopulli Airport, Castro - Chiloé, to gather at the operations base "El Palafito" in the city of Castro. From there, we will travel towards the port of Quellón, crossing the big island of Chiloé, where we will embark and sail on a ferry for 12 hours through the Patagonian fjords towards the village of Melimoyu.
Day 2
Early in the morning, we will arrive at the port of Melimoyu, where a speedboat will be waiting for us to take us to a 16,000-hectare nature reserve. That day we will settle in, get to know the facilities, and receive training for the monitoring program.
