Forest und Glacier Chile

Day 1: Puerto Varas-Puerto Montt-Volcanoes Calbuco and Osorno

		Transfer Aeropuerto/city tour /Puerto Varas. Visiting Puerto Montt, Angelmo market with its typical local seafood and fish market. Transfer to Puerto Varas city enjoying the German Tradition and amazing views of Volcanoes Calbuco and Osorno . Dinner.

Day 2: Valdivianforest-Tagua Lake

		We pick you up at the Hotel in Puerto Varas, we load the minibus and drive for three hours crossing the Valdivian forest along the Reloncaví estuary. Arrive to the Tagua - Tagua lake and a ferry crossing will take us to the other side where will drive for another hour or so. Time for Picnic lunch before crossing the lake. After a short drive we will meet the baqueanos and the Creole pack horses before reaching our first lodging place, Bandurrias Island. (B, BL, D) / Duration walking: 1 hour.

Day 3: Puelo River-Segundo Corral

		We leave the Island by boat to reach the other side of the Las Rocas Lake. A local guide and pack horses will be waiting for us to begin our walk in direction to Las Horquetas Farm. After our first hour we will reach the source of the Puelo River. A manual ferry will help us to cross the River. Once, in the other side another hour to reach Segundo Corral, small hamlet situated at the extremely side of the international border. After crossing a group of few houses, we will have 2 more hours walking to reach the place of our first night. Arrival at the farm 'Las Horquetas' where a warm welcome awaits at the Escobar family house. (B,BL,D) Timing: 4 hours walking.

Day 4: Trekking Day

		Passing through the farm fields we begin the ascent. Bordering the stream 'Barrancas', the forest becomes predominantly old growth coihue and then turns into mostly lenga trees. These forests don't show any signs of human intervention, which together with the forest's age-old natural humidity have allowed the proliferation of a wide variety of musk and mushrooms of great size. From here we begin a new and steep climb that takes us out of the lenga forest and into a high land plateau where we make our base camp for the next two days and share our experiences, emotions and reflections of the day around the campfire. (B,BL,D) Timing: approximately 5 hours long, including a half-hour picnic.

Day 5: "Mirador de los Condores"-Glacier Logrado

		From base camp to the Glacier Logrado. The third day is a demanding hike to the glacier. First we overcome the 'escorial', which is that part of the mountains that is above the tree line, passing through some patches of left over seasonal snows to arrive at the view point 'Miradador de los Condores' (viewpoint of the Condors). Here we are rewarded with a spectacular view of the valley Correntoso. This forested valley below is complemented by a glacial wall with lakes at the bottom and the Puelo valley. From here we can already make out our final goal of the day, the lake and glacier Logrado. This fabulous view stays with us for the rest of the hike. We walk perpendicularly to the slope of the mountain, following the side of the valley through the 'escorial'. Depending on the time of the year of your visit you will see different types of mountain flowers.After 3 or 4 hours of hiking over rocky trails we arrive at the lagoon where we cross over a black sandy beach that takes us to the glacier. Here we take our well-deserved snack while we enjoy the incredible ambience of this place. Return down the same trail to our base camp, where we share our impressions of the day around the campfire. (B,BL.D)

Day 6: Trekking Day

		The next morning we return to the Escobar family home where they will be waiting for us with a delicious and typically Chilean 'asado al palo or grilled meat on a stick, accommodation at the Escobar family house. (B,BL,D)

Day 7: Lago Pueblo National Park-Argentina

		After our breakfast at the Escobar family home, we begin our return to reach Bariloche. We first walk for 3 hours aprox. Down to the village of Segundo Corral we finally reach Rio Puelo. Passports will do at the Police station close to the Puelo Lower Lake. After that a jet boat will take us across the lake and up the river through small rapids that form a natural border between both countries. After crossing the Argentinean border we arrive at Lago Puelo National Park (Arg) from where we take a minibus via El Bolson to Bariloche. Night at Hotel.Duration walking: 3,30 hours, Boat: 1,30hs.,Bus: 3,30hs. (B,BL,D)

Day 8: Samore Pass-Chile-Puerto Varas

		After breakfast, we will drive 350 kms by private transfer to the city of Puerto Varas.The journey is varied with its arid steppes where the last glaciation took place around the Nahuel Huapi Lake and Villa La angostura in Argentina. We will cross the Andean Range into Chile through the Samore pass where will will also encounter the Volcan Puyehue and the exuberant vegetation, here we will be able to appreciate the ever green and humid Valdivian Forest. After border and immigration control the landscape will start showing fantastic green fields with cattle and crops. Eventually we will join southwards the ruta 5 that will take us to the City of Puerto Varas.(D,BL,D)

Day 9: Puerto Montt

		After the breakfast, transfer to the airport Puerto Montt.

Technical References
Lodgin: Night 1: Hotel 3* in Puerto Varas, Night 2 at Bandurrias Island, Dbl room with facilities in our Cottage. Nights 3 and 6: Las Horquetas,(D,B) 2 DBL room and tent for the others. Shared facilities. Hot shower outside. We stay in a comfortable rustic and clean farm house typical of the Puelo Valley. Food will be organically and locally grown from the garden and the meat will be cooked in its most delicious Chilean asado. Nights 4 and 5 Camp site in the wild, with no facilities. Night 7 Hotel 3* at Bariloche. Night 8 Hotel 3* in Puerto Varas.Walking difficulty: Visitors should be in good physical condition. This trip is not recommended for people who suffer from vertigo. Hours Walking: The daily walks are not more than 5 to 6 hours except the 4th day where we will have a demanding day of around 7 hours.Packing and Clothing: We suggest bringing a day-pack, where you will put a few personal belongings plus a lunch box and water bottle to access throughout the day. Please bear in mind that we do not accept any type of rigid cases; a good quality duffel bag with strong zips will do. We provide strong quality bags just to protect your own and to make things easier. Comfortable trousers, waterproof pants, fleece, jacket, hat, some warm pairs of socks, sun block, insect repellent, personal medicines,Packing and Clothing: We suggest bringing a day pack, where you will put your own personal belongings plus a lunch box and water bottle. Please bear in mind that we do not accept any type of rigid cases. A good quality duffel bag with strong zips will do. We provide strong quality bags just to protect your own one and make things easier. Comfortable trousers, waterproof pants, fleece, jacket, hat, some warm pairs of socks, sun block, insect repellent, personal medicines, personal knife, flash lamp and good trekking shoes. Using plastic bags as a waterproof for your clothes is the cheapest way of keeping things dry in case of rain! Camera depending on your photographic stamina. personal knife, flash lamp and good trekking shoes. Using plastic bags as a waterproof for your clothes is the cheapest way of keeping things dry in case of rain! Camera depending on your photographic stamina.Flight Connections: Daily flights depart either from Santiago international airport to Puerto Montt (Chile) and from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery local airport into San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina).

What's included:
Private minibus transfers in/out. Motor boats from Bandurrias Island, and international crossing across the lakes to Lago Puelo (Argentina), full board meals and drinks; pack horses with full equipment; 6 nights accommodation, including one night at fabulous retreat in Bandurrias Island, two nights at cabin in Las Horquetas farm, two nights in base camp, and one night at Hotel in Bariloche. Local guide and trilingual tour lider; Vhf radio communication equipment, International company insurance.

Price starts at 2 persons:

RATES PER PERSON in USD: at 2 Personens - USD $2.980 at 3 Personens - USD $2.530 at 4-5 Personens - USD $2.210 at 6-8 Personens - USD $1.900 at 9-10 Personens - USD $1.760 Important We cannot be held responsible for any itinerary change or extra cost in the event of cancellation or extension due to weather circumstances or safety considerations. Cancellation Conditions: 60 days: prepayment will be refunded. 59- 21 days: 80 % of total will be refunded. 20 - 14 days: 50 % of total will be refunded. 13 - 0 days 0% of total will be refunded In case of "last minute" cancellation due to weather circumstances the payment is not refundable but may apply to another departure during the same or the next season. We greatly appreciate this beautiful country and we make efforts to protect and to preserve our environment. Thank you for your collaboration.