HAE01TRLG
CLP$220000
Price in Chilean pesos for a group of only 1.
LOCATION
Antillanca, Las Gaviotas, Puyehue National ParkDURATION
1 day
GROUP SIZE
1 to 12 people
GUIDE RATIO : CLIENTS
1 guide every 6 customers
START / END
Puerto Varas
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE
1,248 masl
LENGTH
+-12km
ELEVATION GAIN
-1,130 m
Transportation
Hot springs
Adventure tourism insurance
Superb views
That will be our objective and for this, we will begin by heading to the Puyehue National Park. Although they were discovered by settlers in the early 20th century and a major hotel was built in 1940 (and destroyed on May 22, 1960), they are rarely on the road map of many visitors. We go to them on foot and then by boat. Starting on the other side of the mountain, at the foot of the Casa Blanca volcano, in Antillanca, the heart of the Puyehue National Park. Following a path that begins in the upper part of the forest (1.219 masl), we will descend to Lake Rupanco (124 masl) enjoying how the vegetation changes and adapts to different altitudes.
From the center of Antillanca we will begin our walk towards the crater “Raihuen” and then follow the slopes of Casa Blanca volcano and begin the descent to Lake Rupanco. We will walk +-12 kilometers in about 5 hours on a trail that merges into the forest, sometimes crosses very dense bushes (the “Quila”) and after or during the rains it can be muddy. We will finish the walk at the mouth of the river “Gaviotas”, from where a small boat will cross us to the hot springs and our well-deserved picnic. After relaxing our muscles we will cross the lake to find our transportation and start our return to the city.
6 am
We start our journey from Puerto Varas to Puyehue National Park.
9 am
From the ski center we will begin a gentle ascent towards the Raihuen Crater and the viewpoint of the Casa Blanca Volcano.
9:30 a.m.
We will continue surrounding the crater to start going down and taking the Chile Trail.
10 pm
Already on the path of descent to Lake Rupanco we will enter the forest of lengas, quilas, coihues and other inhabitants of the south.
3 pm
When the forest begins to lose height we will find grazing pampas, the Gaviotas River and the lake.
3:30 pm
We will sail to the hot springs of Lake Rupanco.
4 pm
On the shores of the lake we will begin to prepare the thermal pools.
6 pm
We will sail to Puerto del Buey to find our transportation and return to Puerto Varas.
7 pm
End of service.
Excursions and services detailed in the itinerary; Trekking guide service in a non-private program with bilingual trekking or mountain guides (Spanish/English). All guides are members of the National Association of Mountain Guides (ANGM Chile) and are registered with the National Tourism Service; Poles for participants and All group teams required for the itinerary, and if the conditions of the route or the activity require it: helmet and snowshoes. The program includes transportation to/from Puerto Varas, Las Cascadas, Ensenada, Petrohue; Entrance fees to National Parks and/or private lands where applicable; Additional adventure travel insurance is included in the price. Keep in mind that this insurance is very limited and does not cover other insurances you may have (to know in detail the coverage you can see our policy with Metlife).
Tips; Additional services or services not detailed in the itinerary and/or additional service information; Private services; Passenger liability equipment; Mountain or trekking shoes; Mountain or trekking clothing; Life insurance or travel assistance; Porter service (if available); Extra expenses during transportation; Transportation not detailed in the itinerary; Meals not indicated in the itinerary; Additional meals or drinks to the menu; Snacks, box-lunch or snacks; Extra or not included nights of lodging due to changes in the itinerary; Alcoholic beverages; Anything not mentioned in the program.
Appropriate clothing for the activity (first layer set, fleece jacket, windproof and rainproof jacket, trekking pants. Depending on the conditions and the time of year, consider the following: windproof and waterproof trousers or soft shell, thermal jacket, fleece gloves or first layer, windproof and waterproof gloves, and a warm hat;) Boots or trekking shoes (stiff soles, ideally higher than the ankle); trekking poles; Headlamp (Important if the itinerary considers starting before dawn, or in winter conditions. Under other conditions it “may” be dispensable); Sunglasses; Backpack (+30L or large enough to carry your personal items inside); Snack for the activity and bottle of water (minimum 2 liters); Sunscreen (skin, lips).
Recommended: spare clothes (which can be left in the transport), camera.
We can also rent some equipment if is needed.
Consult or make the checklist for more information or advice on the selection of equipment!
Suitable for people with no previous climbing experience, but who are fit enough to participate in 4-8 hours of physical activity per day in wilderness terrain. Physical condition is subject to guide evaluation.
Not suitable for people with heart problems or disabilities that may prevent them from participating in long-term strenuous physical activity, children under the age of 18 without the written authorization of parents or legal guardian. The minimum age to participate is 7 years old. Participants between 7 and 12 years old should not carry a load. The maximum age to participate is 70 years old. Participants over the age of 70 may participate, but are not eligible for coverage under our Adventure Tourism policy. Due to the location where the activity occurs, we do not recommend it for pregnant women.
It will be required of those who participate in the program to respect and protect the historical, natural, and cultural heritage in which the activities take place. Besides being cordial and respectful with those who share the program and with local communities visited. All program participants will be governed by a code of “Leave No Trace”, which may be introduced by the guides during the development of the activity.
The participant puts activity or participants safety at risk; the participant does not follow actions for the good development of the activity; cloudiness between elevation comprising glacial areas; wind, rain or snow between elevation comprising glacial areas or that may affect the physical and/or psychological conditions of the participants; physical and/or psychological assessment of participants by the guide responsible for the activity; volcanic activity and/or other natural phenomena that endanger the safety of the trip; weather/nature conditions change; accidents or incidents.
Throughout the program whenever adventure tourism activities take place: hiking, trekking, climbing volcanoes participants will be covered by complimentary additional insurance against accidents or death. The insurance is given through HAE Ltda. and its coverage is limited to the duration of said activity. Contact us for further information. To find out more about the coverage, you can read our policy with Metlife.
It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that they have their own life and/or travel insurance for the remainder of their trip.
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 have a maximum number of clients per guide (ratio) defined by our risk management guidelines, which directly affects the cost of the program. The cost of the program is calculated based on the guide rate per client/itinerary, and the costs associated with it, seeking that always the guide received the better rate for his work.
It is done through the website or by email (info@staging.huellandina.com). We will confirm availability within 24 hours of receiving the information from the participants. A non-refundable deposit of $50,000 CLP per person is required to confirm your reservation (date and program). Reservations must be done at least 2 days before the program start date.
Payment in Cash (only Dollars, Euros, or CLP), Credit Card, Online bank transfer (Chilean – CLP or Austrian – EUR Bank). If payment is made in foreign currency, the prices of the programs are based on the exchange rate set by HAE Ltda. at the time of payment. The total cost must be paid in full before the program start date. More information is available at https://staging.huellandina.com/en/payment-methods/.
For those who book a program together, the price per person is reduced to $160,000 CLP (from two participants).
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!
The minimum to perform the program is one (1) person, so there is no problem in doing the program just for you. But keep in mind that it is a shared service, so if there is another person interested in the program and the date they could share the service. But don’t worry we’ll let you know if that happens!
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.
While most of our programs are small groups and it’s almost always just the group you’ve booked together, our regular programs are shared services. So if you would like to book a private program in advance, it will be priced accordingly to the capacity of the clients that the guide or guides could have on that trip. Write to us to see it in detail!
The program includes the transportation from/to Puerto Varas, Ensenada, Petrohue, Puerto Octay or Cascadas. Picking or dropping from Osorno, Puerto Montt, Puerto Montt/Osorno airport, Llanquihue or Frutillar have an extra cost of $15.000 CLP per way. Other places are available upon request.
If you want to get to the meeting point on your own, let us know and we will coordinate to meet you!
There are some programs that include transportation from other cities, if indicated in the description, so it will be!
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.
