Multisport Tour Route of Parks Chile


Duration
14 days

Difficulty
Intermediate

Location
Patagonia

Date
November to April

USD $8.105
Per person in DBL
14-Day Multisport Tour - Route of Parks, Patagonia
A lifetime experience exploring on foot, bike, and kayak the most spectacular landscapes of northern and southern Patagonia. This exclusive program covers and connects the wild and diverse landscapes of two Scenic Routes: The Lake and Volcano Route + Route of Parks of Patagonia.
In this tour you will discover Torres del Paine National Park, the lush and exuberant temperate rainforest of the Pumalin Park, and a stunning starting at the foot of active volcanoes covered by unique forests of giant Araucaria trees in Conguillío National Park.
Nature, diversity, local communities and interaction with the culture of Patagonia, while giving back and supporting rewilding experiences leaded by our local experts. This is a featured program in some of the best parks that make up the Route of Parks of Patagonia and The Lake and Volcano District. An unforgettable multi-sport adventure where you can be sure to discover new paths in Patagonia!
Route of Parks of Patagonia Multisport Tour Highlights
- Hike Through the Araucaria forests of Conguillío National Park
- Meet and learn about the Mapuche indigenous communities
- Biking the Scenic Route of the Seven Lakes Circuit
- Rafting at the Petrohue River
- Rewilding and local communities
- Exploring the Patagonian fjords region
- Hike Pumalín Park: Route of Parks of Patagonia
- Hike to the base of the Torres Del Paine
- Kayaking through the icebers and glacier of Grey Lake
- Fixed rate for group 2023-2024 departure dates: USD $8.105 per person based on double occupancy
- Single Supplement: USD $660 (*Single supplement not available in Cabins Caleta Gonzalo)
- Tour departs with a minimum of 4 people
- Private departures available upon request with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 travelers
- Private rate: USD $10.970 per person based on double occupancy. Valid for 2 travelers in a private tour
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We kindly ask for a 20% refundable deposit fee upon booking to confirm your reservation.
- November 23, 2023
- March 18, 2024
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- Tour departs with a minimum of 4 people
Please send us your contact information by email to info@amity-tours.com and we’ll call you within the next 24 hours.
- Professional tour guide (7:1 guest-to-guide ratio, 2 guides for 8+ guests)
- Private transportation with trailer & bicycle rack (up to 9 guests per van in a 15-seat vehicle)
- 01 night accommodation at La Baita Lodge, Conguillío National Park
- 01 night accommodation at Terraza Suite Hotel, Villarrica City
- 01 night accommodation at 381 Boutique Hotel, Panguipulli City
- 01 night accommodation at La Posada del Colon
- 03 nights accommodation at Cumbres Hotel (or similar), Puerto Varas City
- 02 nights accommodation at Caleta Gonzalo Cabins, Pumalín Park
- 02 nights accommodation at Vendaval Hotel, Puerto Natales City
- 02 nights accommodation at Chile Nativo Riverside Camp, Torres del Paine National Park (comfortable double deluxe tents with 2 inflatable mattresses, shared men/women bathrooms, all bedding, fresh linens, and personal towels)
- Meals as per itinerary (13 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 11 dinners)
- Amity’s zero waste on-route snacks including: drinking water, local beer, isotonic drinks, trail-mix, fresh fruit and home-made energy bars
- Gratuities at restaurants and hotels
- Road cycling, hiking, kayaking
- Bike rental: road bike or hybrid bike choice. E-bikes available (additional cost: USD $250)
- Hiking poles, biking helmet, pedals and water bottles
- Basic bicycle parts (cable housing, spare tubes and tires)
- All kayaking equipment (double kayaks, neoprene gloves, paddling jackets, life jackets, skirts, and neoprene boots)
- Certified Kayaking Guide
- Entrance fees to national parks
- Medical and accident insurance with MetLife Seguros
- International and local flights
- Travel and trip cancellation insurance
- Other bicycle parts and components (derailleur, crankset, fork, etc)
- Extra beverages & cocktails
- SPA and Laundry services
- Gratuity for local team. At 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. As a guideline, the industry standard is $80 dollars per person, per guide
Itinerary
For flight quotes (international and domestic), please contact our partner Exito Travel.
Before we kick off our incredible multisport adventure, 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).
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
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.
Upon your arrival at Temuco airport (9:30am), our local team will pick you up to start our adventure. We’ll drive passing through old-fashioned little towns like Cunco and Melipeuco until we get to Conguillio National Park, one of the most outstanding parks of the Lake and Volcano District in Chile. This wilderness protected area is also part of Kütralkura, the first UNESCO Geopark in Chile.
During the visit, you will witness how the Llaima volcano has permanently shaped the landscape of the area with its eruptions, and you’ll have the fantastic opportunity to walk on the lava flows and later we’ll visit the Truful-Truful Canyon and its waterfalls. This is the most important geosite of all the geopark, where you can see 13.000 years of eruptive activity of Llaima volcano.
After our first stop, we continue driving another 20 minutes to La Baita Lodge, the first eco-friendly accommodation in Chile. We’ll check-in, relax and eat lunch together. After a good coffee or the locals’ favorite “yerba mate”, we’ll get ready for our afternoon hike towards a viewpoint that faces the Llaima volcano and a huge valley completely covered in lava flows. The locals call this valley the “devil’s field”. Finally, we hike back to our lodge, take a shower and relax by the fireplace with a good book.
In the evening, a nice Pisco Sour (traditional Chilean drink) will be served and our local guide will introduce you to the following days.
Accommodation: La Baita Ecolodge
Meals: Lunch and welcome dinner
Total hiking time: 2 hours
Total driving time: 2 hours (110 kilometers / 68,5 miles Shuttle from Temuco airport to Conguillío, 1 hour and 40 minutes approx.)
Hike Truful Truful Canyon: 1.25 kilometers / 0,77 mile
Hike Mirador Escorial: at La Baita (2 kilometers / 1,24 mile), or Lago Verde (4 kilometers / 2,48 miles)
After Breakfast at La Baita Lodge, we will have a short drive passing by two lakes: Verde (green) and Arcoiris (rainbow) and with us immersed in a jaw-opening landscape. The same landscape that inspired the awarded BBC documentary “Walking with dinosaurs).
We will begin hiking along the Sierra Nevada trail surrounded by native trees, including ancient monkey-puzzle trees or araucarias. We will hear and spot many endemic birds such as the chucao tapaculo, the magellan woodpecker and the noisy slender-billed parakeet.
The trail is equipped with 3 viewpoints and we’ll use them all. Each one of them with different angles to take-in the views of the Conguillío National Park, Llaíma and the Sierra Nevada volcanoes. After spending some time eating our packed lunch, taking pictures and enjoying the amazing view, we’ll hike back to the bottom of the trail and visit Playa Linda (pretty beach).
Afterwards, we will take our van and drive for about 2 hours until we get to the city of Villarrica. This lakeside city is flanked by a smoking active volcano and a big glacial lake, both named Villarrica.
Your hotel is located irght next to the lake and a pedestrian area with a bike lane. We’ll check-in and then start our bike fitting. Our guides will adjust the bikes to your satisfaction, so you can enjoy the next three bike rides across Chile’s first Scenic Route.
Tonight, dinner is on your own. There are plenty of good restaurants and bars within 5-10 minute-walk, just ask our guides for recommendations.
Accommodation: Terraza Suite Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and box lunch
Total hiking time: 4-6 hours
Total driving time: 2 hours and 40 minutes (120 kilometers / 74.5 miles)
Each day brings new beauty on this tour, and today is no exception. Good news, no shuttle today! Before we start pedaling, our guides will check your bike again and conduct a short briefing session with a safety talk. This is a very well-supported bike ride, with a “sag-wagon” following the group for assistance all the time.
Today we will ride one of Chile’s most scenic roads: The 7-Lake Circuit. We’ll pedal alongside the shores of two beautiful lakes, Calafquén and Panguipulli, and cover three-quarters of the way around Villarrica, a majestic, snow-capped active volcano.
This road is smooth and with little traffic, with one climb at the beginning of the route. At one point we should be able to see five volcanoes: Villarrica, Quetrupillan, Lanin, Mocho and Choshuenco.
Our first stop is at Lican Ray (kilometer 28 / mile 17), a summer beach town located next to Calafquen Lake. Here we can eat some snacks and refill our water bottles. We resume cycling and the road passes through green prairies, fruit farms and native forests. The lakeside road presents gentle rolling hills and gets quiet as almost no vehicles drive on it.
As we ride this scenic route, we make the lunch stop at a very special place called Foye Mapu (km 51). Here a Mapuche family will welcome us in their home and feed us traditional food. They will share some of their ancestral culture and we can learn how to make “merkén”, a smoked chilli powder that is super tasty.
Followed by lunch, there are 11 kilometers / 6,8 miles to cover in our saddles and arrive at the city of Panguipulli. Then, a short ride to the beach of Lake Panguipulli – meaning “land of lions” – while enjoying the views of Chile’s southern volcanoes. From there we pedal a few more blocks and arrive by bike to our next boutique hotel where we’ll eat dinner and stay overnight.
Accommodation: Hotel 381 Panguipulli
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Total biking distance: 62 kilometers / 38,5 miles (3 to 4 hours), Villarrica – Lican Ray – Panguipulli
Total driving time: No shuttles today
Today we start early and drive in our van (162 kilometers / 100 miles) from our hotel in Panguipulli, covering part of the Panamerican Highway, until we arrive at Cancura village to begin cycling. From this point we’ll start our ride towards quaint little villages with a strong German heritage, such as Puerto Octay and Puerto Clocker.
The route consists of rolling hills with long flat stretches until we end the ride by the beach of Lake Llanquihue, where a unique landscape is waiting for us, the Osorno Volcano with its perfect cone. In Puerto Octay we’ll try local beers, eat lunch in a German style restaurant (kilometer 27, mile 17), and then explore the village on our bikes.
The last section of 40 kilometers / 24,8 miles is dominated by the Osorno volcano and very green fields with grazing cows roaming freely. We can opt between a fully paved road or a gravel road that goes next to the lake.
We’ll eat dinner together and celebrate conquering our second bike ride.
Accommodation: La Posada del Colono
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Total biking distance: 67 kilometers / 416 miles (4 to 5 hours), Cancura – Puerto Octay – Las Cascadas
Total driving time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (162 kilometers / 100 miles Shuttle from Panguipulli to Cancura, 2 hours and 30 minutes approx.)
The first leg of this amazing multisport trip is about to end. In the morning, we leave our lodge on our bicycles, riding alongside Llanquihue Lake and across Vicente Perez Rosales National Park.
The unique landscape is stunning, with Calbuco, Puntiagudo and Osorno volcanoes at sight.
The road is very quiet and fully equipped with a bike lane and several side-road viewpoints. Literally, the foot of the Osorno volcano reaches the shore of the lake and we’ll pass through the middle of this astounding landscape as we travel to the villages of Ensenada and Petrohue.
This 35-kilometer (22-mile) northeast section of the Llanquihue Lake Route is one of the most beautiful routes of the tour. Finally, we will end our last ride arriving at Todos Los Santos in Petrohue, a turquoise lake located in the National Park Vicente Perez Rosales. We’ll eat lunch together and return the bikes for transportation and storage.
After lunch, we will move to the north for a refreshing afternoon rafting the class-4 rapids of the Petrohué river, to later be transfered to the town of Puerto Varas.
Accommodation: Cumbres Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Total biking distance: 35 kilometers / 22 miles (2 hours), Las Cascadas – Ensenada – Petrohue
Total driving time: no shuttle in the morning
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 by humans. 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 that action. 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.
Accommodation: Cumbres Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
We leave from Puerto Varas early in the morning in direction to the local airport to board a charter flight of 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 kilometers / 11 miles – low difficulty).
In the evening you will be driven to Caleta Gonzalo enjoying spectacular views of rivers, glacier valleys and the exuberant temperate rainforest.
After checking in at the comfortable and carefully decorated cabins 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.
Accommodation: Caleta Gonzalo Cabins
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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 Douglas Tompkins is intimated related to this park that became part of the largest donation of private lands ever made and the first step for the creation of the Route of the Parks of Patagonia. The day starts with a hike to Chaitén Volcano (3,5 hours – 5 kilometers / 3,1 miles – medium high difficulty) and an interpretative hike to Cascadas Escondidas (Hidden Waterfalls, 3 hours, 2 km – low difficulty). Have you ever hiked through the slopes of an active volcano? There is always a first time!
Accommodation: Caleta Gonzalo Cabins
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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 then after a short drive we will board the ferry for a 4 hours 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 itinerary with spectacular views of the mountains, volcanoes and the picturesque fishermen villages along the shore of the Patagonian fjords.
Accommodation: Cumbres Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Morning departure for an early flight to Southern Patagonia and the moment to say goodbye to the team of guides of Pumalin Park & Puerto Varas. Relax in a private transfer taking you along the far reaching pampas of Punta Arenas en route to Puerto Natales. Admire the changing Patagonia sky that stretches out into the horizon and herds of iconic Patagonian sheep grazing on grand estancias.
Soon we arrive in the colorful coastal town of Puerto Natales where our multisport adventure begins with a hike of Cerro Dorotea (Dorotea Hill). Our 800-meter / 0,5-mile ascent to the summit allows for a gentle and inviting hike where we will be rewarded with mesmerizing views of the city of Puerto Natales, the Ultima Esperanza Fjord, and the Admiral Montt Gulf.
Accommodation: Vendaval Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
This day begins from our hotel in Puerto Natales as we travel 2 hours to Estancia Lazo, a 13.000-hectare cattle ranch founded over a century ago which still operates today beneath striking views of the Paine Massif on the shores of Laguna Verde. From here we’ll hike into Torres del Paine National Park along a generally flat trail through peaceful stretches of native beech 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 we make 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.
Accommodation: Chile Nativo Riverside Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After an early breakfast, your private transfer takes you to the Grey Lake to meet your kayaking guide. Here, with views of Paine Grande and Grey Glacier as our morning backdrop, you’ll hear about kayaking safety and paddling techniques. You’ll paddle Grey Lake for approximately 2 hours, weaving amongst the floating icebergs. Leaving Grey Lake we’ll begin our descent of Grey River, which snakes through canyons bubbling with rapids and framed by steep rock faces.
Accommodation: Chile Nativo Riverside Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
We indulge in an energy-packed breakfast before taking our private transfer to the Hotel Las Torres sector of the park. Today´s hike will offer one of the most incredible viewpoints of the National Park as we hike to the summit of Cerro Paine along a hidden, off-the-beaten trail. We begin winding through the forest of the Ascencio Valley, following the same path as one of Patagonia´s first and most famous explorers, Alberto Agostini. We will continue to the top where we are blessed with truly mesmerizing views: the three towers poised in the west, and views of the Paine River Valley, Laguna Azul, and the Nordenskjöld & Sarmiento Lakes. A picture perfect panorama that seems too good to be true! Taking in the enormous granite peaks, glaciers, lakes, forest and pampas – you will feel the full Patagonia essence of your adventure. We will take our time returning along the same path where our private transfer awaits, guiding us back to Natales along endless breathtaking pampas, valleys, and the coast. We arrive at our accommodation and after, enjoy our final departure dinner together as a group.
Accommodation: Vendaval Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After a restful night’s rest and a hearty breakfast, your private transfer will take you back to Punta Arenas (PUQ) for your connecting flight or onward travels.
Meals: Breakfast
Difficulty
Intermediate: You’re active on your days off, and recreational biking may even be your weekend sport of choice. You love to ride, and it shows in your endurance and strength.
Our intermediate bike tours offer a steady but active pace (between 3 to 5 hours), with opportunities to push yourself. Expect some challenging climbs, with great descents over rolling terrain.
Average distance per day: 20-30 miles / 30-50 km.
Bike Rental
Frameset | If you rent one of our great bikes, please feel free to bring your own helmet, pedals, seat and seat post (27,2 mm). We can provide them too. | |
Sizes | S, M, L, XL | |
Frame | Trail 26, double-butted 6061 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/8″ | |
Fork | SR Suntour XCM-RL-26, 100mm, remote lockout | |
Wheels | ||
Wheels | Alex DC 4.0, double wall, 32-hole | |
Tires | Kenda Small Block 8, 26×2.1″ | |
Drivetrain | ||
Shifters | Shimano Altus | |
Derailleur | Front: Shimano Altus, 31.8 clamp | |
Rear: Shimano Acera | ||
Crank | Shimano M371, 44/32/22 | |
Cassette | Shimano HG20, 11-34, 9-speed | |
Pedals | Cannondale Platform | |
Components | ||
Saddle | Cannondale Stage 3 | |
Seat Post | C4, 27.2x350mm, 400mm (X) | |
Handlebar | C4 by UNO, 6061 alloy, 20mm rise, 680mm | |
Stem | Cannondale C4 by UNO, 31.8, 12 deg. | |
Headset | Tange Si | |
Brakeset | Cannondale Helix 6B hydraulic disc, 160/160mm |
Helmets & Pedals
Most riders choose to bring their own helmets, but if you prefer, we have a small number of helmets available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Please let us know in advance if you’d like to use one.
All our bikes are equipped with Cannondale platform pedals and toeclips. We will be happy to substitute any pedals you choose to bring.
Safety
Chile is by far one of the safest countries in South America in terms of public health and crime.
We are proud to affirm that our police is one of the least corrupt in the world; they are always friendly and helpful.
Road Safety
Besides your own on-road safety gear (helmet, rear view mirrors, bright colored jerseys and gloves), we provide a support vehicle that drives at the rear of the group with a road-sign alerting other drivers the presence of bike riders on the road.
Drivers in Chile are used to bicycles on the road, so they shouldn’t bother you while riding. All our staff communicates by radio at all times.
Bicycle choice
If you bring your own bike, make sure you bring enough bike parts.
Pack your bike well in a bike box that we can easily dismantle for its transportation during the tour.
Weather notes
We suggest visiting the web for current conditions in Chile and doing your own research on this topic. www.meteochile.cl/ or www.accuweather.com
Generally the weather in this area is very similar to Northern California, specially the coast side.
Late October and November (spring time in the southern hemisphere) present milder temperatures (50°F / 77°F) with some scattered rain.
During December you can start feeling the beginning of the summer with temperatures around 50°F / 81°F. In January and February temperatures range between 60°F / 95°F.
Remember that you are visiting the Lake & Volcano district, so always expect some rain!
The vast unbroken stretch of ocean to the west and south of the South American continent leaves the Patagonian Andes very exposed to the saturated winds that circle the Antarctic landmass. Also, the influence from the strong marine currents and Southern Patagonian Ice field make the weather hard to predict.
In Torres del Paine, in spring or early summer, fine weather may deteriorate almost without warning, bringing rains and eventually snow. Even in summer (December to march) you should come prepared to find cold, strong winds (up to 130 km/hr) and rainfalls.
The summer’s average temperature is 11ºC / 52ºF (24ºC max, 2ºC min). Rest assured, however, that just as quickly as the weather turns nasty, it can become pleasantly warm!
Night-time temperatures will most likely range from –1°C to -5°C (30s and 40s F) depending on the weather.