At a Glance
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Brace for a dive into different states of wonder as you encounter different but connected parts of nature through Chile’s Lakes and Volcanoes District. Learn, feel, and taste the culture of the Chileans on this 7-day walking adventure experiencing the magic of Chile.
You leave Pucón, where your adventure begins, and into Villarrica National Park, where you’ll be captivated by exceptional views of the volcano as you trek through the forest. Behold a lava field with a row of ancient craters and delve deep into a volcanic splendour. Close to the shared border with Argentina, come across breathtaking scenery and views of the striking Lanín volcano as you walk along the Laguna Andinas trail. Learn about the history of the Mapuche people and try a taste of traditional wheat coffee. Behold ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- All meals as specified in itinerary
- All luggage and shuttle transfers as specified
- 7 nights’ accommodation in luxury hotels on a twin share basis
- Professional guiding: two support vans, 6:1 guest to leader ratio on average
- Hiking, activities and sightseeing as stated in the itinerary
- Park and other entry fees
- Comprehensive travel planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Brief orientation in Pucón on Day 1
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Itinerary
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TWO HIKING OPTIONS: Meet your tour leaders at 8 a.m. at Enjoy Park Lake Villarrica, IX Región. Please, ensure you arrive dressed in hiking clothes, and come with your luggage and a daypack with your rain gear and anything else you may want for the day’s hike (your luggage will be transported to our first night’s accommodations.) ¡Bienvenidos a Chile! After meeting in Pucón, where Villarrica Volcano dominates the skyline with its smoldering fumarole and glowing crater, we take a quick shuttle to Villarrica National Park. We see magnificent volcano and lake views as we trek through a forest and up to a lava field. Following a picnic lunch, we move to the start of our private tour of the volcano’s caves. Equipped with a flashlight and helmet, make your way toward the earth’s core. While passing ethereal lava formations above, including stalactites, our guide enlightens us on volcanology, how eruptions created the caves, and stories about the disastrous 1971 eruption of the country’s most active volcano. |
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We reach our home for the next two nights, the remarkable Hotel Antumalal. It is set on the shores of Lake Villarrica, feeding you with stunning vistas and exceptional sunsets. We gather for a welcome reception in the evening to toast a thrilling week ahead. Come evening, indulge in a sumptuous dinner of local specialties. |
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TWO HIKING OPTIONS: Enjoy a delightful breakfast before shuttling to our trailhead. Then, we set out on a hike to explore the high-altitude Andean lakes that sit in the shadow of the snow-capped Lanín Volcano, whose peak forms part of the border between Chile and Argentina. Following that, we visit a local restaurant to taste traditional wheat coffee and sample some appetizers. The restaurant’s owner is a well-known Mapuche woman, local community leader, and esteemed cook who shares the history, traditions, and difficulties her people face today. Mapuche, the area’s locals, constitute almost 10 percent of Chile’s population and are the largest native group in South America. After enjoying a relaxing time at the hotel, we go into town for a delectable dinner that may feature traditional Chilean cuisines, barbecue, Italian, or even Mediterranean dishes. |
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TWO HIKING OPTIONS: This morning, we take a shuttle to the base of Villarrica Volcano, where we’ll begin our hike. Starting on a deserted dirt road, we climb through an untouched coihue forest and glacial streams until we see stands of magical araucaria (monkey puzzle) trees. As we ascend, we discover lava fields with picturesque sweeping views of the region’s volcanoes and the curved Pichillancahue Glacier, coated with Villarrica’s ash. |
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Relax and take in the scenery as we shuttle to Parque Futangue, a secluded private nature reserve on the edge of Ranco Lake, characterised by virgin forests, lava fields, lakes, waterfalls, rivers, and more than 100 kilometres (62 miles) of trails. Futangue Hotel & Spa, set in the Riñinahue Valley within the reserve, will be our home for the next two nights. If you’re still up to exploring some more, join a hike through the property. Or take in gorgeous vistas from the terrace or enjoy an excellent spa treatment before rounding off the evening with dinner at your leisure (spa treatment at own expense). |
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THREE HIKING OPTIONS: For today’s adventure, we set out to explore some of Park Futangue’s immaculate landscapes. Formerly inaccessible, the park now has a trail system allowing access to its scenic corners—our route winds through turquoise waterfalls, footbridges, and awe-inspiring lookouts. Make a stop at the deep blue Laguna Pitreño, enjoy your lunch, and go for a relaxing swim if the weather cooperates. If you’re up for more hiking, the last leg of our route offers 360-degree views of the neighbouring volcanoes, lakes, and on a clear day, the granite summits of Argentina in the distance. If you choose one of the shorter hiking routes, you can spend the rest of the afternoon making the most of the reserve’s many options. You could go mountain biking, horseback riding, swimming at the pool, or getting a spa treatment. (Horseback riding and spa treatments are not included in the trip fee.) We convene in the evening for a Chilean wine and empanada tasting before a delectable dinner. |
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TWO HIKING OPTIONS: We start the day hiking along a river till we get to its source—the serene dazzling waters of Laguna Puchi surrounded by towering cliffs covered with trees and waterfalls. Then, we take a shuttle to the shores of Llanquihue Lake to enjoy a German Chilean feast at a ranch overlooking Osorno, a perfect cone-shaped stratovolcano with a permanent ice cap on its peak. |
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After lunch, we journey to our next hike near the slopes of Osorno, walking along forests and dry riverbeds worn down by past eruptions. You could go directly to our home for the next two nights, Hotel AWA, a chic property occupying 50 acres with a private dock on Llanquihue Lake. Unwind in your ensuite rooms, take a dip in the pool, pamoer in the sauana or alze by the spacious lounges boasting serene mountain views. Those in pursue for some adventure can head out on the lake with a standup paddleboard or kayak. Enjoy a luscious dinner when you are ready at the hotel’s farm-to-table restaurant featuring meals cooked with fresh ingredients from the hotel’s garden. |
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TWO HIKING OPTIONS: Fill your energy tank with breakfast for our final full day of adventure in the Lake District. We shuttle to Chile’s oldest national park, Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, and hike the Paso la Desolación trail, home to pumas and pudús. Following Osorno Volcano’s trail, we walk through volcanic ash, forest, and fields with vast views of volcanoes and glacial-fed lakes. Descending, we are greeted by emerald waters and dark volcanic sand of Todos Los Santos Lake, bordering the Andes. As we continue through the bamboo forest, we encounter cascading waters of Petrohué River’s waterfalls. If you want to experience the sound and spray of the rushing waters fully, you can choose to raft from here on Class III rapids back toward our hotel. (please note that rafting is not included in the trip fee.) The other option is to join the shuttle back to the hotel and maybe relax or try out an activity you didn’t get to yesterday. We bring the fantastic day to an end at a farewell reception and enjoy dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, celebrating our journey through Chile. |
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We pay a final visit to our friends at Fundo Playa Venado. On this dairy farm, we take a tour of the property and indulge in tasting their cheeses and some delectable homemade manjar, the Chilean version of dulce de leche. Following that, we say our heart farewells and bring our exciting Chilean journey to an end around 11 am at Hotel AWA. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
Dates & Prices
Please contact us for private departures and group bookings. Single Supplement is available on request.
More Info
- The departure point is Pucón
- The finish point is Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt Airport
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Pucón. The closest major airport is Maquehue Airport and is 105 km from the center of Pucon.
Chile is in the southern hemisphere, seasons are the opposite of those in North America; summer occurs from mid-December through mid-March and temperatures in Chilean Patagonia are generally cool. Although it is mostly dry during the summer months, there is still a high chance of rain, wind and cold dense fog at some point during your trip, and Patagonia is notorious for its seasonal strong winds. Wearing layers is the key.
The routes on this trip are rated Levels 2-4.
Level 1, 2-5 hours, 3-8km (2-5 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 244m (800 ft)
Level 2, 2-4 hours, 6-11km (4-7 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 396m (1300 ft)
Level 3, 3-5 hours, 8-14km (5-9 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 610m (2000 ft)
Level 4, 4-6 hours, 10-18km(6-11 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 914m (3000 ft)
Level 5, 5-7 hours, 11-21+ km (7-13+ miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 1219m (4000+ ft)
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 120 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 120 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 120 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 120 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a tour with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the tour has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 60 days prior to departure if the minimum number requirement is unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the tour or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.