Chile
area: 748,800 SQ KM
population: 16,454,143
language: Spanish
time zone: GMT - 4 Hours
currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
visa: For British National a visa is not required however you will need a machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry, and a return flight ticket.
medical requirements: There are no vaccination requirements for entry to Chile, but a typhoid vaccine is recommended for travellers other than short term travellers who restrict their meals to major restaurants, hotels or cruise ships.
season to travel: October to April
what to expect: Fly fishing in spectacular scenery with wild trout in just unbelievable numbers and sizes, one of the best places in the world to catch both Brown and Rainbow Trout in sheer numbers.
please note: All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of going to press however please check these requirements for changes before you travel.
clothing: Be prepared for all conditions. Wear comfortable, layered clothes, which can be added to or shed, according to the temperature. June and July are generally warm, but late August and September can see cold mornings.
flight details: Prices are based on British Airways flights from London Heathrow to Sao Paulo and then Sao Paulo to Santiago. You will then catch a direct flight from Santiago to Chaiten. The prices shown under each tour are the lowest available and will vary according to time of year and weekends.
Please call for additional flight details and alternative options.
climate:
Average daily maximum temperature (C)
Average daily hours of sun & and average daily rainfall
| Temp |
26 |
25 |
23 |
19 |
16 |
13 |
13 |
14 |
16 |
20 |
23 |
25 |
| Sun |
11 |
10 |
9 |
7 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
10 |
| Rain |
1 |
2 |
4 |
15 |
35 |
86 |
92 |
72 |
32 |
21 |
11 |
2 |