Multisport Operators

Austral Adventures. Austral Adventures arranges bilingual, tailor-made kayaking, trekking, and bird-watching trips. Ave. Salvador Allende 904, Ancud, Los Lagos. 65/262–5977; www.austral-adventures.com.

Chiloé Natural. This sustainable tour operator offers a diverse array of excursions, from birding and trekking to tours of the island's historic churches, and does so with creativity, insight, and authenticity. Blanco 100, Castro, Los Lagos. 65/253--4973; www.chiloenatural.com.

Turismo Pehuén. A pioneer on the island, the leading tourism operator on Chiloé has long been Turismo Pehuén. It runs a variety of top-notch nature and culture excursions of Castro, Ancud, and the surrounding region. Chacabuco 498, Castro, Los Lagos, 5700000. 65/263–5254; www.turismopehuen.cl.