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SKI THE MAGNIFICENT FIVE ACTIVE VOLCANOES IN CHILE -
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
1. - ITINERARY
DAY 01: TEMUCO – HUILO HUILO, CHILE
Upon arriving to Santiago’s International Airport, passenger will have to take the connection flight to Temuco (1 hour flight).
Welcome to the Southern Volcanoes! Reception at Temuco’s airport and then transfer to Huilo – Huilo. After three hours we’ll arrive to Puerto Fuy and the protected wild area of Huilo – Huilo. Upon our arrival, there will be outdoor hot-tubs carved into tree trunks ready for us to sink into and relax. Here we’ll check in at the hotel Montaña Magica Lodge, where we’ll enjoy dinner and lodging.
/ B / L / D /
DAY 02: HUILO HUILO – MOCHO & CHOSHUENCO VOLCANOES
Today we’ll experience the fantastic adventure of climbing two volcanoes in one day. After an early morning breakfast we’ll take a Unimog truck and go off-road through the native forest until we reach the snow. There, a Pisten Bully will be waiting to take us for an hour-long ride to a plateau at the skirts of both volcanoes. There aren’t any ski lifts, so skinning and hiking are the only ways to reach the top of both volcanoes, Mocho (2.422 meters / 7.946 feet) and Choshuenco (2.415 meters / 7.923 feet). The views are absolutely amazing, overlooking the Lanín and Villarrica volcanoes. We’ll be back to Huilo Huilo around 6 p.m. and then immediately drive to Pucón. Dinner and lodging at Hotel Aracaurias or similar
/ B / BL / D /
DAY 03: PUCON – VILLARRICA VOLCANO
Early in the morning (7 am) we will go to Pucón Ski Center, If the weather permits, today we’ll have the chance to hike up the Villarrica volcano (2.847 meters / 9.340 feet) and reach its active crater, and then ski off-piste all the way down (only if you have an advanced level of skiing). We will always be accompanied by our specialized guides. The ascent lasts approximately 6 hours and only 30 minutes to ski down. The center has 9 ski-lifts (5 draglifts and 3 chairlifts), and 20 runs to choose from. The views from the slopes overlooking Lake Villarrica and the surrounding volcanoes are fabulous. At the base of the resort there is a lively cafeteria, and a nice terrace to relax and enjoy your meal (not included). Return to Pucón and dinner in Villarrica (Mesa del Mar Restaurant); lodging at Hotel Aracaurias or similar
/ B / D /
DAY 04: PUCON SKI CENTER – HUIFE HOT SPRINGS
Today we can choose if we go skiing again to Pucón Ski Center; try our second attempt to get to the crater if we couldn’t make it the day before; or do some other activities such as rafting in Trancura River or visit Pucón and its surrounding areas. We’ll have dinner in a local restaurant in Pucón and then accommodation at the hotel of your choice.
Optional tour (additional cost of 15 USD): In the afternoon we’ll go to Huife Hot Springs, a thermal center located by the Liucura River and surrounded by stunning native forests. We’ll have dinner at Huife’s restaurant and then head back to Pucón. Lodging at Hotel Las Araucarias.
www.termashuife.cl
/ B / D /
DAY 05: PUCÓN – LAS ARAUCARIAS SKI CENTER, LLAIMA VOLCANO
After breakfast we leave Pucón and head to the Llaima Volcano. At about noon we’ll be arriving at the Araucarias Ski Center, where we’ll have lunch. Later, we’ll get ready for skiing (and use the snow-cats right before the sunset). This quaint and uncrowded ski center surrounded by araucaria forests has two draglifts and one double chairlift. There are nine runs available to choose from according to your skiing level. Like most of the southern ski centers, you’ll be astonished by the view to other volcanoes, in this case Lonquimay and Villarrica. Dinner and accommodation at the Ski Center lodge called Refugio Pehuén.
This mountain lodge only has four large dorm style rooms available with bunk-beds and separate toilets for men and women.
www.skiaraucarias.cl
/ B / D /
DAY 06: LAS ARAUCARIAS SKI CENTER, LLAIMA VOLCANO - MALALCAHUELLO
Today we’ll try to attempt the summit of the most active volcano in Chile, the Llaima (3.125 meters / 10.253 feet). If the weather permits and assisted by snow-cats, we’ll reach as close as possible to the top, and then start a challenging hike to the crater (three hours). In the afternoon we’ll begin the off-piste descent back to the lodge. Then we’ll head toward Curacautín and arrive at the little village of Malalcahuello after 3 hours. We’ll check in at the hotel Termas de Manzanar where you’ll stay overnight and dinner.
http://www.termasdemanzanar.cl/
/ B / D /
DAY 07: MALALCAHUELLO – CORRALCO, LONQUMAY VOLCANO
Early morning we’ll enjoy the excellent slopes and unmatched snow conditions of this ski center. Corralco offers 500 acres (200 hectares) of uncrowded ski runs for all levels of ski and snowboard lovers. This mountain resort has one draglift for the beginner runs and one double chairlift for medium and advanced skiers, more than enough to enjoy this beautiful terrain. The view from above is absolutely stunning, overlooking fantastic peaks of the Andean Araucanía, such as Sierra Nevada (2.554 meters / 8.379 feet) and Llaima volcano, as well as more distant landmarks like Lanín volcano (3.710 meters / 12.172 feet) to the south. Once you reach the end of the chairlift you’ll have seven runs to choose from as well as a vast 2,470 acres (1.000 hectares) ski domain to go off-piste through valleys and gullies.
www.corralco.com
Additionally, if we have favorable weather conditions, we’ll try to ascend the Lonquimay volcano and reach its massive crater (2.865 meters / 9.400 feet). From the end of the chairlift we’ll begin the tough hike to the top (4 hours). Upon reaching the top we’ll take in the magnificent view and then begin skiing off-piste to the bottom of the slopes. This activity is strictly reserved for those people in strong physical condition and an advanced level of skiing. Later, we’ll share a typical dinner at a local family house and stay overnight at the hotel Termas de Manzanar or similar.
/ B / D /
Optional tour (additional cost of 22 USD): In the afternoon we’ll go back to the Malalcahuello Thermal Resort and relax in its thermal-water pools. The facilities have swimming pools with thermal water of 6ºC, 38ºC and 42ºC, hydro-massage and swimming against the current.
www.malalcahuello.cl
DAY 08: CORRALCO – SANTIAGO / FLIGHT ZCO – SCL LA230
Transfer in the morning from Malalcahuello to Temuco’s Airport to catch the flight to Santiago. End of services.
2. – PROGRAM INCLUDES
• Specialized guide
• Private transportation.
• Meals as per itinerary - B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; BL: Box Lunch; D: Dinner
• Ski tickets and snow cats.
• Insurance and all activities according to the itinerary.
3. - NOT INCLUDED
• International and domestic flights
• Tips
• Beverage and cocktails.
• Life & accident insurance (all clients MUST have the appropriate insurance for skiing)
4. – ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Skiing on and off-piste, hiking and hot springs.
5. – DIFFICULTY
Difficulty: Medium, intended for active people who are comfortable participating in up to [5> hours of physical activity per day. Programs at this level generally involve activities of a moderate intensity and/or a more vigorous pace.
6. - FIXED DATES
2nd week of July until 2nd week of September
7. - HOTELS
As indicated in the program or similar.
Prices per pax - Doesn't include international and local flights.
4 - 5 PAX USD 2056.-
6 - 7 PAX USD 1750.-
8 – 9 PAX USD 1656.-
10 – 11 PAX USD 1539.-
12 + PAX USD 1452.-
SUP SGL USD 110.-
Images:
http://www.ecotours.cl/images-galler...t_gal=00000159
Looking foward to your feedback.
Regards
Cristian
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