EXPERIENCE CHILE - OUR BEST TRIPS MULTI-ACTIVE TRIP IN THE CHILEAN LAKE DISTRICT (5 Days)

Join us for some active adventure in the Chilean Lakes. We´ll ride a mountain bike along the shore of Lago Llanquihue, hike on the surface of Volcano Osorno and do whitewater rafting on a river called Petrohue. Accommodation on this trip leans toward the authentic instead of the exclusive, the cozy in lieu of the grand. Rest assured that you will be comfortable throughout, and, that at the end of the day, we shall fill your plate with savory southern fare, your cup with Chilean wine, and the air with a tall tale of Butch Cassidy´s time in Northern Patagonia.

* Biking amidst the Lakes and Volcanoes
* Hiking in a lush temperate rain forest
* Whitewater on the Petrohue
* A walk through the lava and snowfields on Volcan Osorno
* Carefully chosen overnights in cozy mountain huts and small personable hotels.

Biking:
moderate distances between 25-50 kms with slacker van support at all times, quality well maintained mountain bikes, helmet and gloves provided and recommended.

Hiking:
walks are designed to be a safe, challenging means of getting closer to some tremendous natural sights. Options to ride in a vehicle to reduce physical stress provided.

Horseback:
A qualified gaucho guide will always be with the group. Horses apt for non-riders are available.

Rafting:
Rio Petrohue is moderate class III water. All guides are fully qualified. Modern professional equipment is used throughout.

Detailed itinerary

Day 1 | Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas ........D

• Reception at airport in Puerto Montt. Transfer to Puerto Varas.
• Evening gathering to discuss our coming adventure over a complimentary welcome dinner at a local Restaurant in Puerto Varas.
• Overnight: Hotel in Puerto Varas.

Day 2 | Puerto Varas - Alerce Andino National Park ..........B-BL

• Drive south through the local capital and principal southern port: Puerto Montt.
• Route continues along the Carretera Austral next to the ocean.
• Hike in National Park Alerce Andino.

  About the Park :

  • Park makes up almost 40.000 hectares or (97.000 acres).
  • Largest surviving Valdivian Rainforest in the world.
  • Many native Alerce-- giant coniferous tree distantly related to the Redwoods of California.
  • Note: Standing amidst these tremendous trees is like standing in a cathedral larger than any you have previously known. Though it may seem like a strange juxtaposition, in point of fact, if one were to count the rings of some of these trees one would find them to be much older than any Cathedral you have know as well. Many are indeed much older than the Christian religion itself.
  • Vegetation surprisingly dense and varied. Trail well maintained.

• Return to Puerto Varas in the evening.
• Walking on our first day is designed to allow everyone to limber up for the coming days.

  Hiking: about 12 km (8 miles)

Day 3 | Puerto Varas - Volcano Osorno ..........B-BL-D

• Depart early from Puerto Varas by mountain bike along the shore of Lago Llanquihue.
• Snowcapped volcanoes of the Andes grow steadily larger as we ride along the lakeshore toward them.
• First stop Petrohue falls, continue to Petrohue.
• Boat ride along the shores of the emerald coloured lake, possibility to hike back to Petrohue.
• Drive back to Ensenada, we hop board our accompanying vehicle and travel uphill to the Mountain Lodge on the slopes of Volcan Osorno.
• Boxlunch on the lower slopes of the Volcano itself.
• Afternoon hike on the surface of the Volcano s sculpted lava and snowfields.
• Overnight at 1300 meters above sea level in a cozy mountain hut.
• With a bit of luck we´ll enjoy a colorful sunset over Lake Llanquihue and Volcan Calbuco.

  Biking: 10 to 40 km, (vehicle accompanying at all times)
  Hiking: 5 - 8 km

Day 4 | Volcan Osorno - Las Cascadas Waterfalls ..........B-BL-D

• Breathtaking morning views hiking downhill on the slopes of Volcan Osorno to lake´s edge.
• Bike from the feet of the Osorno Volcano to All Saints Lake -Petrohue.
• Picnic on the lake\\\'s edge.

• Drive into the sleepy hamlet of Cascadas from where we hike into a spectacular canyon with waterfall. A deep lush gorge and light playing on the mist in the air makes for refreshing and spectacular finish today.

• Overnight in Ensenada.

Biking: 10 to 20 km, accompanying vehicle at all times
Hiking: 2 - 3 km

Day 5 | Rafting Petrohue - Puerto Montt ..........B-BL

• Early transfer with driver to meet Rafting guides
• Rafting trip on the Petrohue River.
• At midday Picnic on the beach next the river.
• Transfer back to Puerto Montt for return flight.
  
  OR: join the horseback and kayaking extension (SIB-A-03)

Biking: 10 to 30 km, accompanying vehicle at all times
Rafting: 2 hours on the river

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