$1.300.000
Three reasons to experience a six-day trip through southern Chile: the ascent of the imposing Osorno volcano with its steep slopes and impressive views of the Llanquihue and Todos los Santos lakes; the ascent of the Puyehue volcano, starting from the traditional southern fields and crossing its characteristic evergreen forests to the traces of ancient eruptions; and finally, the majestic Llaima volcano, spectacular natural viewpoint of the Conguillío National Park, heart of the Andean Araucanía and home to ancient araucarias.
A volcano journey is the perfect excuse to travel and climb (or ski) the volcanoes that shaped the unique landscape of southern Chile. This carefully designed program combines mountaineering with the different services available in the area, offering diverse routes to explore the fascinating regions of Los Lagos, Los Ríos, and Araucanía by vehicle or on foot.
The challenge of ascending the Osorno, Puyehue and Llaima volcanoes in six days offers an unforgettable adventure, allowing you to discover a large part of the region and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery where these mountains are located. Although this program does not require previous mountaineering or climbing experience, it does require a very good physical condition due to the demanding days in terms of distance, altitude to gain, and physical effort. In particular, the ascents to Osorno and Llaima include the transit through glaciers and significant slopes, which adds to the experience, and to admire with special affection the unique scenic beauty of these places.
The trip is planned to begin and end in the city of Puerto Varas. However, it is possible to adapt the logistics according to the needs of the group, considering the proximity of airports and bus terminals in Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas and Temuco, facilitating the integration with the particular plans that each one may have.
Depending on the weather conditions, the routes, and the interest of the group, the program is flexible and allows you to add or modify the mountains included in the itinerary. For example, an additional day can be added to climb the spectacular Mocho-Choshuenco volcano, thus reducing the driving distance on the fourth day; or take advantage of the opportunity to climb the Casa Blanca volcano. Likewise, when the Osorno volcano does not present optimal conditions (generally towards the end of summer or autumn), it is proposed as an alternative to climb its neighboring Cerro La Picada, offering impressive views of the Vicente Peréz Rosales National Park and the Osorno volcano itself, without the need to modify the itinerary.
Each day includes private transportation and certified bilingual guides with extensive experience, who will accompany the group throughout the trip. Accommodation is provided in mountain huts and cabins, with dinner and breakfast included while we are staying in these places. This facilitates rest and recovery after each ascent.
This Volcanoes Tour represents a unique opportunity for those seeking to combine adventure, physical challenge and deep contact with nature in one of the most beautiful and dynamic areas of southern Chile throughout the year: during spring, summer, and autumn it is possible to make the ascents walking and making the most of the daylight hours and the "normally" best weather conditions; and in winter and spring it is an ideal location to enjoy ski mountaineering, skiing the most emblematic volcanoes in the area.
Day 1: 3:30/4 am
Transportation from Puerto Varas (+-60 km)
5am
Ascent Osorno volcano (elevation gain +-1,600m / 14 km)
Day 2:
Night and dinner at Teski refuge, Osorno volcano
Day 2: 9am
Transportation to Puyehue National Park (+-150 km)
12pm
Trekking to the Puyehue volcano hut (elevation gain +-850 m / 4.5 km)
Day 2:
Night and dinner in refuge or camp (+-1,400 m.a.s.l.).
Day 3:
Ascent of Puyehue volcano and return to the vehicle (elevation gain +-840 m to the summit / 14 km during the day).
Night and dinner in cabins at the Anticura Tourist Center.
Day 4:
Transportation to Conguillio National Park (+- 300 km) - Rest.
Night and dinner at Nevados de Vilcún refuge, Llaima volcano.
Day 5:
Ascent Llaima volcano (elevation gain +-1.600m / 18 km)
Night and dinner at Nevados de Vilcún refuge, Llaima volcano.
Day 6: 10am
Return transportation to Puerto Varas or other place to be arranged.
4 pm
End of service.
| Includes: |
Mountain guide service in a private program with bilingual mountain guides (Spanish/English). All guides are members of the Natio... Read more |
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| Does not include: |
Tips; Additional services or services not detailed in the itinerary and/or additional service information; Private services; Passenger liability e... Read more |
| Equipment responsibility of the client: |
Clothing appropriate to the activity (first layer outfit, fleece jacket, windproof and waterproof jacket, trekking pants, windpro... Read more |
| Experience and technical capacity required: |
Apt for people without previous climbing experience but with an adequate shape to participate in up to +12 hours per day of physical activity in w... Read more |
| Limitations and/or restrictions of the activity: |
Not suitable for people with heart problems or disabilities that may prevent them from participating in long-term strenuous physical activity, chi... Read more |
| Description of actions that the participant must follow for the proper development of the activity: |
It will be required of those who participate in the program to respect and protect the historical, natural, and cultural heritage in which the act... Read more |
| Criteria used to suspend the activity: |
The participant puts activity or participants safety at risk; the participant does not follow actions for the good development of the activity; cl... Read more |
| Insurance: |
Throughout the program whenever adventure tourism activities take place: hiking, trekking, climbing volcanoes participants will be covered by comp... Read more |
| Price: |
The prices of each program are presented in Chilean pesos (CLP, CH$) and correspond to the price per 1 person taxes included. All our programs hav... Read more |
| Reservation: |
It is done through the website or by email (info@huellandina.com). We will confirm availability within 48 hours of receiving participant informati... Read more |
| Payment Methods: |
Payment in Cash (only Dollars, Euros, or CLP), Credit Card, Online bank transfer (Chilean - CLP or Austrian - EUR Bank). If payment is made in for... Read more |
| Cancellation Policy: |
- Cancellation requested by the client more than 30 days before the program start date: refund available with a penalty e... Read more |
“ChECKLIST FOR Volcanoes Journey: Osorno, Puyehue & Llaima volcanoes”
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For those who book the same program together, there is a discount of CLP $200,000 per person on the base rate for a group of 2 people, which is automatically applied when selecting the number of participants when making the reservation. |
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The idea is to be as flexible as possible, so both before and during the trip we can adjust the itinerary. Of course we depend on the availability of the different suppliers, so any modification will depend on their confirmation. But we can adjust the trip for example:
It is important to keep in mind that some of these changes may result in tariff variations, which will be duly informed.
Yes, the program is designed so that guides and clients start and finish the trip together. The idea is not only to accompany them to climb the volcanoes, but also to share our experience of the different places we visit,
If for some reason that needs to change, we will let you know in a timely manner and together we will work out what best fits the trip.
The Teski and Nevados de Vilcún huts are mountain huts, with services such as electricity, shared rooms, shared bathrooms and showers, hot water, and meals. The Puyehue volcano hut is a simple hut, with no services or major infrastructure. The cabins in Anticura have two rooms, which share access to the bathroom/shower, equipped kitchen, electricity, hot water, and usually a double bed and 2 singles.
Teski has Wifi, bar and restaurant. It is also possible to request private rooms with or without WC. In Anticura it is possible to connect to internet from the restaurant, the cellular signal is weak, as in Nevados de Vilcún.
Because most of our trips are small groups, it will be just you or a couple of other people, we rent the car from the guide (or our family) to develop the program: A normal car, clean, in good condition and of course with all the required permits. For bigger groups, we hire a driver with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van or similar.
The guided ascent to the summit of the Osorno Volcano does not require any previous mountaineering or climbing experience, but a good physical condition for an activity of more than eight hours in alpine terrain.
The ascent requires the use of mountaineering and climbing techniques and equipment. It is a glacier route with a steep slope at the top, so it is necessary to use of a helmet, crampons, ice axe and glacier travel techniques. However, the characteristics of the route and the ascent with a ratio of 1 guide for up to 2 clients allows us to introduce the equipment and how to use it, to make a good supervision of the progress with the equipment and, above all, to adapt the pace of the ascent to make a climb not only safe but also enjoyable!
The program includes the technical equipment: crampons, helmet, harness, ice axe. So they basically only require their mountain boots, clothes, and accessories (glasses, backpack, gloves). Anyway you can see the checklist to verify that you have what you need and / or let us know if you need something!
Some programs may also include other items (such as sleeping bags or trekking poles), so if it is indicated in the program it will be available in the program.
The trekking boots can be used with crampons, so they may be suitable for the program if
However, we will always need to check them before the trip, you can send us a photo of them so we can have a general idea of your footwear and if they are needed, we can pack some spare mountain boots for you to have with us.
Yes, we have available trekking poles, mountain boots, gloves, backpacks, sunglasses for rent. So if you need something do not forget to let us know in the booking process.
The weather conditions are essential for a safe and enjoyable trip. However, an accurate and somewhat reliable weather forecast can only be had about five (5) days before the planned date for the trip, so we try to be as flexible as possible with reservations made in advance:
To be able to book a date we only require the payment of the reservation fee, and once we have a reliable forecast we re-confirm the date and coordinate the payment of the difference. But if it is not possible to start the ascent because we foresee that there will be poor visibility in the glacial area (precipitation or clouds that reduce visibility to only a few meters) we will look for an alternative date or the refund of the booking fee.
However, if by mutual agreement we decide to start the program (that is, to go out to pick you up or to meet at the lodge), either because the forecast looks good, acceptable, or unclear, and the conditions do not allow us to reach the summit or meet the proposed objectives, there is no refund of the payment!
YES.
This is a trip we have made many times with ski mountaineering. Between July and October there are usually snow conditions to enjoy an ascent and descent in the volcanoes of southern Chile. September and October are usually the best months for this.
So this same itinerary can be done or adjusted for a ski mountaineering trip through the volcanoes of Chile!
