Trekking in the Land of Volcanoes
Trip type
Guided Activity
Trip length
3 Days
From
$903
Location
Chilean Lakes
Trekking in the Land of Volcanoes - 3 - $903
Trip Summary and Itinerary Map
Day 1: Hike to hot springs; Refugio El Callao
Day 2: Hike to Las Gaviotas; Paraíso de la Montaña cabins
Day 3: Rupanco; Puerto Varas
Start from Puerto Varas and end at Puerto Varas
Landmarks visited on Trekking in the Land of Volcanoes
Operator's Itinerary
Day 1: Hike to hot springs; Refugio El Callao
This is one of those treks where you'll likely only interact with your local hosts and your trekking guide. You'll be off the beaten trails that are found elsewhere, with stunning views right from the outset. These three days might well be the highlight of your trip to Patagonia.
Departing Puerto Varas by vehicle, you'll reach the trailhead after about an hour's drive, where you'll say goodbye to the hoards of travellers crossing into Argentina via the lake crossing.
Trek for 4-5 hours as you explore open fields and native forests, pass farm houses and enjoy frequent river views. You'll walk gradually uphill for most of the day, then upon arrival at Refugio El Callao you'll walk for 30mins to get to the hot springs – where you can have a refreshing, incredibly scenic swim in the river. Note that the hot springs are very rustic and sometimes they are not operating.
Length of hike: 10.5km, plus 4km to hot springs
Meals: Box lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Refugio El Callao
Day 2: Hike to Las Gaviotas; Paraíso de la Montaña cabins
The route today will take you from El Callao to Las Gaviotas. The majority of the hike is through thick, beautiful forest with the river running below. When we reach the Laguna Los Quetros, a stunning swimming spot with big open pasture and privileged views of Cerro Borracho, we'll rest and have lunch.
We'll then continue on to Las Gaviotas where we'll have dinner and stay overnight in the comfortable Paraíso de la Montaña cabins.
Today's hike is quite a distance, but it's taken at a steady pace with plenty of refreshing stop-offs along the way. A highlight of this itinerary is staying at homesteads and having the chance to interact with your local hosts; learning about their traditional way of living in this beautiful and isolated region.
Length of hike: 20km, 506m ascent
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Paraíso de la Montaña cabins
Day 3: Rupanco; Puerto Varas
After breakfast we'll visit the 100%-natural hot springs at Rupanco, about 20mins away by boat. We'll then have lunch at the cabins before picking up private transport to the your hotel in Puerto Varas, about 2hrs away.
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch
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Prices, Departures and Inclusions
Prices for the 2023/24 season are:
6 people: USD $871 per person
4-5 people: USD $903 per person
2-3 people: USD $933 per person
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Private departures are also available from USD $979 per person for a group of 4-5 people, on a date of your choice and subject to availability. Please contact us for more details.
| Start date | Price (pp) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | ||||
| 13-Oct-2023 | $903* | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
| November 2023 | ||||
| 10-Nov-2023 | $903 | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
| 24-Nov-2023 | $903* | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
| December 2023 | ||||
| 8-Dec-2023 | $903 | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
| 15-Dec-2023 | $903* | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
| 29-Dec-2023 | $903 | Provisional Date | Enquire | |
* Note: Prices are per person. Paid in USD ($) - figure above is based on today's exchange rate. Actual cost $903
Additional Notes
Group size – 6 maximum, 2 minimum. Fixed departures for groups of up to six people willing to share are shown above. Private departures for groups of 2-6 people are also available.
Baggage – Trekkers will need to carry their personal items for the night stops and a box lunch for each day.
Additional day – An extra day can be added between Days 2 and 3 in which you can summit Cerro Cenizas (1,668m), part of the Puntiagudo Peak. Alternatively, you can use this extra day for a gentle walk to a nearby waterfall, about 8km in total. Please let us know if you'd like to arrange this.
Includes
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 box lunches, 2 dinners
- Accommodation: 2 nights at family lodgings
- Private transportation as indicated in itinerary
- Local English and Spanish-speaking expert guide
Excludes
- Meals not indicated in itinerary
- Drinks during lunch or dinner
- Any extra/optional excursions
- Personal equipment (see our recommended kit list)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities/tips
- International and domestic/in-country flights
- Any visa, passport and vaccination expenses
