Discover the Lake & Volcano District of Chile together with a group of female travellers. Explore this fascinating part of the country dominated by clearwater lakes, amazing active volcanoes and a rich indigenous culture.
Together with friendly locals, you will hike up active volcanoes, walk through stunning national parks and getting to know the local culture and traditions. Relax in beautiful hotsprings and hottubs perfectly integrated in the nature. Talk to local women in their different entrepreneurships and get to know more about the flora and fauna of southern Chile. Last but not least, enjoy some relaxing hours practicing yoga with a local teacher.
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Before we kick off our women hiking 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.
For the pre-night stay, we recommend staying at Best Western Ferrat Hotel in Temuco city, which is well-located with lots of restaurants and other facilities just a short walk away.
Our meeting hotel address is: Juan Reusch #445, Temuco
We all get to know each other at the meeting hotel, where our local team will pick you up and bring you to the first Ecolodge in Chile. It is located in the heart of the Conguillio National park, which is also part of the UNESCO Geopark Kütralkura.
We will have lunch together before our first short hike to the Truful Truful waterfalls, just a few minutes away from the Lodge.
In the evening, a nice Pisco Sour (traditional Chilean drink) will be served and our local guide will introduce you to the following days.
Finally, we will enjoy a nice welcome dinner in the lodge.
Accommodation: La Baita Ecolodge
Meals: Lunch and welcome dinner
Hiking time: 1 hour
Driving time: 2 hours