CODE	PROGRAM	STAY
VP 138	Exploring the GLACIERS "La Paloma"	3 days/2 night

The Paloma Glacier is located in the 39,000 ha Yerba Loca Nature Sanctuary.  This sanctuary possesses a special cultural reverence as evidence of human life from several millenniums ago is found in its valley and surrounding mountains.

Archaeological sites and objects from pre-Hispanic cultures have been found here. 
These cultures include the Chiquillanes, Picunches, and Incas.  We will walk to the end of the valley, observing the Andes along the way and finally reaching the beautiful La Paloma Glacier, a surprising ice formation 3,500 m high.

  ITINERARY

Day 1 – Pick up from hotel in Santiago at 8:30 hours, transport to Yerba Loca Nature Reserve at Curva No. 15, en route to Farellones (Metropolitan Region).  We will begin our walk at Villa Paulina.  After a light three-hour walk we will arrive at our campsite. 

Day 2– Hiking to La Paloma Glacier, stopping at the Casa de Piedra Carvajal to rest and admire the landscape.  The walk will take a total of 5 hours.

Day 3 – Rest, return to Santiago, and arrive at approximately 17:00 hours.

  INCLUDES

- Transport to and from Santiago
- Entrance ticket to the reserve
- Full board:  breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks (fruit, nuts, raisins, etc.)
- Lodging in tents for one to two people
- Dining tent with tables and floor
- Guides and cook
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Mules for excess luggage.  Each passenger must bring a small backpack with everything needed for one day: water, windbreaker, sweatshirt, sunglasses, gloves, hat, sunscreen, camera

  PROGRAM INFORMATION

Distance from Santiago: 28 km.
Months of operation :October to April
Level of difficulty: good physical condition required, must be a strong hiker.

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VP 234	HIKING "El Morado National Monument "	Full day

CODE	PROGRAM	STAY
VP 235	Full day in the MOUNTAINS	Full day

Enjoy the Andes by visiting the Lagunillas Ski Center, located only 66 km from Santiago.  Here you can participate in different outdoor activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, and rappelling.

We will go hiking on low-lying mountains to the Alto las Tortolas sector.  Along this two-hour walk, you can admire the mountain chain that surrounds the area.

 ITINERARY

Pick up from Santiago hotel at 9:00 hours, transport to Lagunillas Ski Center.  We will take a light walk in which you will have a panoramic view of the mountains that surround Santiago.

In the winter snow we will go snowshoeing, rest, and then go rappelling.  You will return to your hotel from 19:00 hours on.

  INCLUDES

- Transport from and to Santiago
- Guide
- Hiking, snow shoeing, and rappel activities
- Box lunch

  PROGRAM INFORMATION

Distance from Santiago: 66 km
Months of Operation:  year round
Level of difficulty:  No training or special physical conditioning required.

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VP 236	DARWIN´S ROUTE " La Campana National Park "	Full day

Scientist Charles Darwin travelled this area in 1834 marvelling the more than 320 plant species.  Located in the coastal mountain range, this park was declared a Biosphere World Reserve by UNESCO in 1985.  It’s divided in three big sectors, each with its own geographic qualities and distinct biodiversity - characteristic of the middle Chile.

 ITINERARY

Pickup from Santiago hotel at 8:30 am, transport to La Campana National Park (in Olmue, 5th region). 

Hiking in the impressive native forest, formed thanks to the zone’s microclimate.  Observation of flora representative of the park. 

At the end of the walk, enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding valley from the lookout point.

Arrive in Santiago from 19:00 hours on.

Duration of walk:  4 hours

  INCLUDES

- Transport to and from Santiago/ La Campana National Park
- Entrance ticket to park
- Box lunch (sandwich, fresh fruit, dried fruits, nutritional cakes, etc.)

  PROGRAM INFORMATION

Distance from Santiago:  120 km
Months of operation:  year round
Level of difficulty:  Good physical condition required, must be a strong hiker.

CODE	PROGRAM	STAY
VP 140	SPORT FISHING in the Heart of Araucania	6 days/5 night

 ITINERARY

Day 1 – SANTIAGO – Airport reception, transport to hotel.

Day 2 – SANTIAGO – TEMUCO – PUCON – Reception at Temuco airport, transport to hotel in Pucon.  Afternoon fishing boat excursion in the Trancura Alto River. 

Day 3 – PUCON –Morning travel to the Liucura River, seeing the beautiful Araucaria region along the way.  Full day of fishing in the river.

Day 4– PUCON – Morning travel to Huife.  Relax in the famous Huife Hot Springs.  Afternoon free to explore Pucon.

Day 5 –PUCON – TEMUCO – SANTIAGO – Transport from hotel to airport, depart for Santiago.  Reception at Santiago airport, transport to hotel.

Day 6 –SANTIAGO – Transport to airport.

  INCLUDES

- 2 nights stay in Santiago in hotel of your choice, breakfast
- 3 nights stay in Pucon in hotel of your choice, breakfast
- Group bus transport
- Fishing tour includes transport, one instructor per boat, fishing equipment
- Private excursions

  PROGRAM INFORMATION

Type of fishing: Trolling and Spinning
Start of season:  2nd Saturday in November
End of season:  1st Saturday in May
Type of fish:  Fario, rainbow trout, trout
Fishing location:  Trancura or Liucura Rivers
Weight of fish:  Mostly from ½ to 2 kilos, though some are larger
Duration or activities:  Half day or full day

Important:  The law permits fisherman to only keep three 35 cm long fish.

CODE	PROGRAM	STAY
VP 141	SPORT FISHING at the foot of the majestic Osorno Volcano	6 days/5 night