Women Hiking Tour Chile Lake Volcano District


Duration
9 days

Difficulty
Intermediate

Location
Southern Chile

Date
November to April

USD $4.575
Per person in DBL
9-Day Hiking Women Tour - Lake and Volcano District
Discover the Lake & Volcano District together with a group of female travelers. Explore this fascinating part of the country dominated by clear-water 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 get to know the local culture and traditions. Relax in beautiful hot springs and hot tubs 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.
Lake & Volcano Hiking Women Tour Highlights
- UNESCO Kutralkura, Chile’s first Geopark
- Conguillio National Park and relaxing hot tubs
- Meet the Mapuche women and learn about their ancestral culture
- Savor Chilean cuisine and taste the best wines and local microbrew beers
- Villarrica Volcano climb, Chile’s most active volcano
- Geométricas, the best natural hot springs
- Yoga sessions with professional instructors
- Pucón City and Villarrica Lake
- Puerto Varas and Llanquihue Lake
- USD $4.575 per person based on double occupancy
- Single Supplement: USD $530
- Tour departs with a minimum of 4 people
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We kindly ask for a 20% refundable deposit fee upon booking to confirm your reservation.
- April 6th, 2024
- April 20th, 2024
- Tour departs with a minimum of 4 people
For private departures, please send us your contact information by email to info@amity-tours.com and we’ll call you within the next 24 hours.
- Small groups with up to 10 guests maximum
- Professional tour guide (9:1 guest-to-guide ratio)
- Professional mountain guide (4:1 guest-to-guide ratio) for volcano ascent
- Private transportation
- 2 nights’ accommodation at Ecolodge
- 3 nights’ accommodation at 4* hotel in Pucón
- 1 night accommodation at 3* hotel in Panguipulli
- 2 nights’ accommodation at 3* hotel in Puerto Varas
- All activities: hiking (5 hikes), local culture, encounters with the Mapuche indigenous community, yoga sessions, white water rafting, natural hot springs
- Meals as per itinerary (8 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 6 dinners)
- First glass of Chilean wine, beer or soft drink during our group 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
- Medical and accident insurance
- Hiking poles
- Mountain gear for volcano ascent (crampons, ice axe, helmet, gloves, leg warmer, backpack, jacket, mountain boots, …)
- Ski lift (if available) for volcano ascent
- Water bottles available upon request
- Entrance fees to hot springs and national parks
- International and local flights
- Travel and trip cancellation insurance
- 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 $120 dollars per person, per guide
Itinerary
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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.
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.
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.
Our meeting hotel address is AVENIDA ALEMANIA 945, 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
What about enjoying a spectacular sunrise a few steps away from the lodge ? Join us to be part of this special moment.
Afterwards, a nice breakfast will be waiting for us before we hop on the van and drive to the entrance of the Sierra Nevada hike trail. A great hike is waiting for us.
We can choose to either walk the whole way, or return after the first lookout points. But we definitely recommend walk the whole trail, as the panoramic views overlooking the Lonquimay Volcano, Sierra Nevada, the lava fields and volcanic lakes do recompense every effort.
We’ll hike through endemic Nothofagus & Araucaria forests and pass by three different lookout points.
A tasty box lunch will give us enough energy to walk until the end. Especially knowing that there will be a heated hot tub waiting for us back at our Lodge.
Accommodation: La Baita Ecolodge
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Driving time: 1 hour
Today after breakfast, we’ll go towards the entrance of the Carpintero trail. A nice walk will bring us to the Captren Lagoon. There, we will not only enjoy the beach, but we will also have a tasty lunch.
Afterwards, we jump on the van again to drive south towards Pucón, Chile’s capital of adventure tourism.
In the afternoon, we will try on the equipment for the volcano climb the next day.
Accommodation: Casa Solaria Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and box lunch
Hiking time: 3 hours
Driving time: 2-3 hours
We will have to get up very early, but it is definitely worth it! Today, we will hike the Villarrica, Chile’s most active volcano.
The perfectly cone-shaped and its eternal snow-capped summit is the highlight of every trip in Chile. It last erupted in march of 2015.
If we are lucky, we will see some red lava upon arrival at the open crater. Also, we will have stunning views over the different volcanoes, the Andes mountain, lakes, lagoons and valleys surrounding the volcano.
The downhill is another highlight of the day. Sit on your plastic sled and slide down the long way down to the ski center.
Today a big dose of adrenaline is guaranteed!
Accommodation: Casa Solaria Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch
Hiking time: 6 hours
Driving time: 1 hour
After breakfast, we enjoy a short drive up to the local hills. There, we will meet three friendly women who will introduce us the local flora before a nice walk through the native forest.
On the way we will learn more about the plants, recollect everything in order to prepare lunch. Don’t hesitate to ask everything about traditions and nature, you will get answers from our local experts.
As soon as we get back to the starting point, Rose will already be preparing our lunch, and we will complete it with our recollection. Under huge Nothofagus trees, we will enjoy a extraordinary lunch with the best company.
With our bellies and hearts full of love, we jump again on the van to go on our next adventure. We will arrive at the shore of the Trancura River where our rafting boat will already be waiting for us. After putting on the water equipment, we’ll have a technical briefing before paddling down the river.
What a fun group experience!
Our day has not finished yet. Afterwards, we will walk directly to our next host, a friendly mapuche family. There, we will sit together to enjoy good conversation about traditions and history of the proud mapuche community. Finally, we’ll have a traditional dinner with them in their typical “ruka” (house).
Accommodation: Casa Solaria Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Hiking time: 1 hour
Rafting time: 1 hour
Driving time: 1 hour
Another day full of excitements! After breakfast, we will drive around the Villarrica Volcano to get to know the other side of this beauty. Calm lakes, native forests and the local Mapuche culture will be waiting for us.
Not only we will get to walk great hiking trails, but also we will get to know another great Mapuche woman. This young lady will give us a perspective about the modern Mapuche culture and lifestyle.
In the afternoon, we will relax in the most beautiful hot springs in southern Chile. The Geométricas hot springs has a very unique architecture, perfectly integrated in the nature.
After a good relaxation, we will drive to the nice little town of Panguipulli, where we will spend the night.
Accommodation: Hotel 381
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Hiking time: 2-3 hours
Driving time: 3 hours
Today, after breakfast, we will meet a very interesting mapuche woman. Isabel will take us on a journey through the ancient traditions of her community and family. We will be able to learn about cooking methods on the fire, how to use the local plants for beauty and health products and much more. This unforgettable experience will be topped with a typical lunch.
Sadly it is time to say goodbye, but another destination is waiting for us. Driving south, we will pass by many agriculture fields and towns. Then, we drive along the second biggest lake of Chile, the Llanquihue lake, until we arrive at the quaint little town of Ensenada.
There, a friendly woman will welcome us in her own yoga center. Let’s stretch our legs and enjoy a relaxing yoga session with a professional yoga instructor. Finally, we will also enjoy a tasty vegetarian dinner at this great place before a relaxing sleep at our beautiful little hotel in Puerto Varas
Accommodation: Casa Kalfu Boutique Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Yoga session: 1 hour
Driving time: 3-4 hours
We will wake up in the famous town of Puerto Varas, eat a healthy breakfast, before jumping on the van again.
Driving around the Osorno Volcano is already a highlight, but hiking the Paso Desolación trail is just overwhelming. The views overlooking the Todos Los Santos Lake, the Andes mountain range and the Osorno volcano will give you the impression of hiking one of the most beautiful trails worldwide.
Our last night together will be special. We will meet for our goodbye dinner in town before going to a nice local bar, where we will again enjoy typical Chilean drinks, good music and best company.
Accommodation: Casa Kalfu Boutique Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Driving time: 2 hours
Today before leaving, we will show you the best shops in town and give you time to buy some souvenirs and gifts for your friends and family. We will enjoy lunch at a famous restaurant in Puerto Varas.
Finally, we will drive you to Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to catch your flight.
End of our services.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Yoga session: 1 hour
Driving time: 30 minutes
Difficulty
Advanced.Designed for people who lead active lives and are comfortable participating in up to 6-8 hours of physical activity per day. Tours at this level generally involve some activities of higher intensity and/or a more vigorous pace. Usually a medium command of techniques is needed according to the activities involved.
You love hiking. These hiking tours are physically demanding and best suited for strong people with a high endurance level. A typical day may include hiking over fairly hilly terrain offering lots of challenges. Trails are along high meadow paths and/or maintained cliffside or Andean trails, with some steep ascents to make you feel exhilarated.
Itinerary Modifications
Slight itinerary modifications might occur due to weather and or road conditions, or force majeure.
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!