Trekking Pumalin & Yelcho

Day 1 Puerto Varas

Transfer from the airport to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 2 Osorno Volcano (4-5 H Easy Hike)

We drive along the shores of Llanquihue Lake. The road leads up the slopes of the Osorno volcano. The “El Solitario” trail allows privileged views over volcanic landscapes. We also visit the rapids of Petrohué River. (B)

Day 3 Puerto Varas – Pumalin National Park (3h Easy Hike)

Today three different ferries take you across the fjords further south. After arrival in

HIGHLIGHTS

● On the northern Carretera

Austral, a true hiker‘s paradise has been developing over the last few years.

Easy to moderate day hikes take you along hiking trails to waterfalls, millennial alerce trees, little known glaciers and even to the crater of a volcano that erupted only a few years ago.

Caleta Gonzalo in the afternoon, a threehour hike takes you through the lush rainforest of Pumalin National Park. (B)

Day 4 Millennial Alerce Trees & Ascent To Chaitén Volcano (5 H Moderate Hike)

Today’s first hike leads to 3000-year-old native Alerce trees. We continue to Chaitén Volcano where a hiking trail allows ascending up to the volcano’s crater. (B) untouched wilderness, along the turquoisecolored Frío River, glacier-covered mountain massifs, dreamy lakes and picturesque waterfalls. (B)

Day 8 Quelat National Park (3 H Easy Hike Or Demanding Full Day Hike)

Today you have the option to explore nearby Queulat National Park. A three-hour hike leads to the viewpoint of the hanging glacier “Ventisquero Colgante” and its waterfall. (B)

Day 5 Day At Leisure

This day is at leisure. Some options to spend the day are full day hikes to Michimahuida Volcano or the El Amarillo Glacier or a kayak trip. (B) Day 9 Puyuhuapi – Coyhaique

The journey continues south along the lush wild vegetation of the Carretera Austral. Through the Simpson River’s wild romantic valley, we reach Coyhaique. (B)

Day 6 Yelcho Glacier (6 H Easy Hike)

Today a simple, yet little known hike takes you to Yelcho Glacier (Ventisquero). After walking through the region’s typical evergreen rainforest, you are rewarded with a breathtaking view of the glacier. (B)

Day 7 Pumalin – Puerto Varas

Return to Puerto Varas today. Once again, you have the option to enjoy splendid views from the ferry that takes you along the fjord’s tranquil waters back to Hornopirén. From here we continue all the way to Puerto Varas. (B)

Day 8 Puerto Varas – Puerto Montt

Today a transfer takes you back to the airport of Puerto Montt. (B)

Optional extension to Balmaceda: Day 10 Balmaceda

Today, a transfer takes you to the airport of Balmaceda. (B)

8 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY

FROM £ 2,050* PER PERSON

10 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY

FROM £ 1,612* PER PERSON

Includes

• 7 or 9 nights in the hotel accommodation according to the chosen category • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle • Private touring • Local english-speaking guide • Entrance fees • Meals as indicated (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)