Multisport Route of the Parks

DAY 1    Temuco Airport – Conguillío National Park

Pick up at the airport of Temuco and transfer to national Park Conguillío for an afternoon time of hikesthrough this UNESCO Park. A truly spectacular area set by thousands of years of volcanic activity and thepresence of the ancient and unique Araucaria forests. The contrast between the lush of the forest andthe Andean snowy capped volcanic cones is truly an unforgettable experience of connection with mothernature.

Lunch and dinner included, lodging at La Baita Ecolodge

DAY 2:     Hike Sierra Nevada Trail at Conguillío National Park

A fantastic day of hikes in one of the most beautiful parks in Chile. While we explore the trails throughstunning landscapes of lakes, volcanoes, and forests we really feel that we jumped back on time, and  we won’t be surprised if a dinosaur show up feeding at the top of the monkey puzzle trees. The Araucanía region is home of the largest community of indigenous of Chile, known as Mapuches. The spirit of these noble men and women are everywhere , from the small villages around the park to the names and stories part of their cosmovision, totally blended and linked with mother nature.

Breakfast and lunch included. Dinner at leisure in Villarrica. Lodging at Villarrica Terrazas Suites

DAY 3  Bike Ride The Lake and Volcano Scenic Route – The 7 Lakes Circuit

Today we start our bike adventure in the most scenic circuit in the south of Chile A carefully crafteditinerary that will take us through the road known as the Seven Lakes loop. A day pedaling 62 kilometers, through lakes of pristine beauty, small villages of Mapuche communities and bucolic and peaceful agricultural fields. One of the highlights of the trip will surely be the lunch at a Mapuche family home. The opportunity to get an honest and genuine moment of meeting and chatting with them will certainly be amemory to keep in your hearts.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Lodging at Hotel 381, Panguipulli

DAY 4     Bike Ride The Lake and Volcano Scenic Route – The German Settlers’ Circuit

Early wake up for an energetic breakfast before we start the second day on our bikes. The crossingbetween two regions of Chile is also a gate that will take us from areas of indigenous cultural presenceto the European pioneers lands. German settlers arrive to this area in 1852 and the villages with a touch of the black forest architecture are a witness of this wave of immigration. We will enjoy the local craftedbeer and the German style cuisine while we advance toward the foothill of the Osorno Volcano, a perfect conic shape mountain that will welcome us to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. After a wonderful day on our bikes the hot tub of the hotel, or the swimming pool will be the perfect reward to recoverand prepare for the next day.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Lodging at Las Cascadas Lodge, Cascadas

DAY 5    Bike Ride The Lake and Volcano Scenic Route – Llanquihue Lake Circuit

This is probably one of the most spectacular parts of the route of pedaling. The Lake Llanquihue shorehas a great paved bike lane with great vistas to different volcanoes and the immense lake, one of thelargest of South America. This 35-kilometer lane will take us from the small village of Cascada toPetrohué, at the shore of the Lake Todos Los Santos, known as Emerald Lake for the color of the water.After lunch, we will move to the north for a refreshing afternoon rafting at the rapids class 4 of the riverPetrohué, to later be transferred to the town of Puerto Varas.

Breakfast and lunch included. Lodging at Hotel Bellavista or similar, Puerto Varas

DAY 6    Rewilding and exploring the Lake Llanquihue

Today is the day when we give back to the planet and to the local communities of our destination.Rewilding means restore nature to the original state how it was before the perturbation made byhumans. In our volunteer work today, we will combine this regeneration effort to work with local

communities, creating a virtuous circle where nature gets back, and communities get benefits from thataction. We will then move to the north part of the Lake to visit a brewery founded by a Canadian-

American couple of friends and enjoy a barbecue with an open bar of different types of beer.Breakfast and lunch included. Lodging at Hotel Bellavista or similar, Puerto Varas.

DAY 7    Route of the Parks of Patagonia: Pumalín Park

We leave from Puerto Varas early in the morning in direction to the local airport to board a charter flightof 40 minutes to Chaitén, where our vehicle will be waiting for us to start the exploration of El Amarillo

area of Park Pumalín with a hike of 6 hours to the Glacier (18 km– low difficulty).

In the evening you will be driven to Caleta Gonzalo enjoying spectacular views of rivers, glacier valleysand the exuberant temperate rainforest. After the check in at the comfortable and carefully decoratedcabins with a view to the fjord and the mountains, we will enjoy our dinner prepared with the

ingredients cultivated by local farmers of the area.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Lodging at Caleta Gonzalo Cabins, Parque Pumalín

DAY 8    Route of the Parks of Patagonia: Pumalín Park

After breakfast we will explore different sections of the park learning about the fantastic work of

conservation, recovery, and rewilding of this area run by Tompkins Conservation. The story of DouglasTompkins is intimated related to this park that became part of the largest donation of private lands evermade and the first step for the creation of the Route of the Parks of Patagonia. The day starts with a hiketo Volcan Chaitén (3,5 hours – 5km – medium-high difficulty) and an interpretative hike to CascadasEscondidas (Hidden Waterfalls, 3 hours, 2 km – low difficulty). Have you ever hiked through the slopes ofan active volcano? There is always a first time!

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Lodging at Caleta Gonzalo Cabins, Park Pumalín

DAY 9    Route of the Parks of Patagonia: Park Pumalín and the Northern Fjords of Patagonia

Departure from Caleta Gonzalo to Puerto Varas toward the north driving through the Carretera Austral(Road 7). The first ferry will take us from Caleta Gonzalo through the Fiordo Largo (45 minutes) and thenafter a short drive we will board the ferry for a 4-hour navigation of the Fiordo Comau and then a last

ferry from Caleta Puelche to Caleta La Arena. The ferry navigation is one of the highlights of this itinerarywith spectacular views of the mountains, volcanoes, and the picturesque fishermen villages along theshore of the Patagonian fjords.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Lodging at Hotel Bellavista or similar, Puerto Varas

DAY 10 The Gate to South Patagonia : Puerto Natales & Optional ancestral weaving classeswith Native Kaweskar people

Morning departure for an early flight to South Patagonia and the moment to say goodbye to the team ofguides of Pumalin Park & Puerto Varas. Relax in a private transfer taking you along the far-reachingpampas of Punta Arenas in route to Puerto Natales. Admire the changing Patagonia sky that stretches outinto the horizon and herds of iconic Patagonian sheep grazing on grand estancias. Soon we arrive in thecolorful coastal town of Puerto Natales where our multisport adventure begins with a hike of CerroDorotea (Dorothea Hill). Our 800-meter ascent to the summit allows for a gentle and inviting hike wherewe will be rewarded with mesmerizing views of the city of Puerto Natales, the Ultima Esperanza Fjord,

and the Admiral Montt Gulf.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Lodging at Hotel Vendaval, Puerto Natales

DAY 11   Route of the Parks of Patagonia: Trekking off the beaten path in Torresdel Paine National Park

This day begins from our hotel in Puerto Natales as we travel 2 hours to Estancia Lazo, a13,000-hectare cattle ranch founded over a century ago which still operates today beneathstriking views of the Paine Massif on the shores of Laguna Verde. From here we’ll hike intoTorres del Paine National Park along a generally flat trail through peaceful stretches of nativebeech and coihue forests teeming with wildlife. Take a moment to identify the Grey, Serrano

and Paine Rivers, Serrano Valley, Mount Balmaceda and the Geike and Tyndall Glaciers before wemake our descent to the Weber bridge, where our private transfer will take us to our

campsite for the evening greeted with a freshly prepared welcome dinner.Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Lodging at Chile Nativo Riverside Camp, Torres del Paine

DAY 12  Route of the Parks of Patagonia: Kayaking in between Blue Icebergs inTorres                                                       del Paine NP

After an early breakfast, your private transfer takes you to the Grey Lake to meet your kayakingguide. Here, with views of Paine Grande and Grey Glacier as our morning backdrop, you’ll hearabout kayaking safety and paddling techniques. You’ll paddle Grey Lake for approximately 2hours, weaving amongst the floating icebergs. Leaving Grey Lake we’ll begin our descent of GreyRiver, which snakes through canyons bubbling with rapids and framed by steep rock

faces.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Lodging at Chile Nativo Riverside Camp, Torres del Paine

DAY 13  Route of the parks of Patagonia: Off the beaten path hike to the base ofLas Torres

After an energy-packed breakfast, our early transfer takes us through the park to the Las Torrestrailhead where we begin our trek with an ascent, following the Ascencio River into the AscencioValley. We’ll be rewarded by the arresting sight of the three Towers themselves. At

this lookout point 900 m above sea level, we’ll rest, take photos, and have lunch. Our descent isalong the same path where our private transfer awaits to bring us back to Puerto Natales for

the evening where we share our final dinner together before turning in to our accommodation forthe evening.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Lodgingat Hotel Vendaval, Puerto Natales

DAY 14 Punta Arenas – Santiago de Chile

After a restful night’s rest and a hearty breakfast, your private transfer will take you back toPunta Arenas for your connecting flight or onward travels.

Breakfast included