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About this trip
Discover the landscapes and beauty of Southern Chile. You'll explore this fascinating part of the country dominated by clear lakes and amazing active volcanoes.
Together with your family & our local friendly team, you will experience the Lake and Volcano District surrounded by snow-capped peaks, green meadows and stunning lakes. You will visit to local indigenous villages, hike in the national parks and relax in soothing natural hot springs.
Flights
For flight quotes (international and domestic), please contact our partner Exito Travel.
Before we kick off our gravel bike tour in Chile’s Lake and Volcano District, you should take a day or two to adjust to local time and recover from your travels, and allow for any flight or luggage delays. You should fly into Temuco airport (ZCO).
In Chile, domestic flights are operated by 3 local airline companies: Latam, Sky Airline and JetSmart.
Official Airport Transfer
The official shuttle company at Temuco’s Airport is called TransAraucania.
They are the only authorized shuttle company at the airport, and their staff wears a blue and green uniform. By contract with the airport, they must have available transport based in the domestic flights arriving every day.
They have a counter at the airport, right next to the automatic doors (from the baggage carrousel). They offer regular and private shuttles to Temuco at $30.000 pesos (USD $40 per vehicle). You don’t need reservations and you can pay in Credit Card or Cash. The ATM’s is on second floor.
All their shuttle services will drop you off at the hotel or address you are staying in Temuco.
Driving time is approximately 35 minutes.
What’s included
- Professional guideEnglish-Spanish speaking (9:1 guest-to-guide ratio)
- Private transportation
- 2 nights accommodationat 4* hotel
- 4 nights' accommodationAt 4* hotels with SPA
- All activitiesWalking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, activity in Huilo-Huilo, culture experience with the mapuche indigenous community
- Meals6 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 4 dinners. We also include the first glass of Chilean wine, beer or soft drink during our group dinners
- 0 waste on-route snacksdrinking water, local beer, isotonic drinks, trail-mix, fresh fruit and home-made energy bars
- Entrance feesTo National Parks & hot springs
- InsuranceMedical and accident
- Hiking poles
- Water bottlesAvailable upon request
- Entrance feesTo hot springs and national parks
What’s not included
- FlightsInternational & Domestic
- ExtrasBeverages & cocktails, laundry and SPA services
- Travel Insurance
- Gratuity for local teamAt the end of the trip, gratuity for the crew for a job well done is highly appreciated. We encourage you to use your discretion and tip according to the caliber of service you receive
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Itinerary
Welcome to Pucón, the capital of adventure tourism in Chile’s Lake & Volcano District. On our first day, you will meet your team of local professional guides at Hotel. They will help you fit your hiking gear to your satisfaction.
This morning, we'll head towards the base of the Villarrica Volcano for a three-hour hike is for the whole family. While having a spectacular view of the lake and volcano Villarrica, we can also admire Caburgua Lake and Llaima Volcano in the distance. The hike passes over old lava fields, partially covered with native flora. Through forests, dried up river beds and cold lava streams, the easy path leads you to your destination: a lava field with a row of five to ten-meter-wide craters, fed by Volcano Villarrica.
In the afternoon, we will experience paddling in our rafts down the Trancura River. This exciting trip is suitable for those looking for lots of excitement without great danger. Be prepared for 1 ½ hours of pure adrenaline, tackling Class 2 & 3 rapids.
There are spectacular views of Villarrica Volcano and smaller Quetrupillán Volcano up the valley.
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Solaria
Meals: Breakfast and Box Lunch
Time Hiking: 3 Hours