PATAGONIA
LAKES REGION- CHILE
Southern
Chile includes extended National Parks with crystalline lakes,
which are surrounded by luxuriant forests. A great number of stately
volcanoes, capped with eternal snow, impressively rise in the
highs Andes .
This
region is also known for some of the best freshwater fishing in
the
world, featuring record Trout and Salmon to challenge even the
most experienced or delight the novice.
The region is also characterized by cities that show their history
of large European immigration, specially German. Urban centers
such as Valdivia, Osorno, Frutillar, Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt
have incorporated features of this culture into their architecture
and distinct local dishes.
PATAGONIA
LAKES PACKAGE 1 :Lake
District Crossing Chile to Argentina 5Days
4Nights
Day
1:Puerto
Montt/Pto Varas
Reception
at airport and transfer to the hotel in Puerto Mont/Puerto Varas.
Rest of the day at leisure (optional Puerto Mont city tour).
Overnight.
Day 2:Puerto
Montt/Pto Varas/Peulla
Early
morning departure to the Lake Crossing tour taking the road
which borders large Llanquihue Lake. Arrival in Petrohué to
board the Catamaran that crosses Todos Los Santos Lake. Disembark
and overnight in Peulla, a small village nestled amidst the
Andes.
Day 3:Peulla/Bariloche
Departure
by bus for the Argentine border crossing. Continue on to Puerto
Frías to cruise to Puerto Blest. After a brief motorcoach ride,
board another motorboard for the crossing of Nahuel Huapi Lake,
surrounded by snowcapped peaks and lush green forest. Arrive
at Pañuelo Port and transfer to Bariloche hotel.
Day 4:Bariloche
Transfer
to the airport or Bus Terminal in Bariloche
Patagonia
Lakes reservations
or information contact us at:
1- 800- 811- 3077 or
Email:sales@latintrip.com
PATAGONIA
LAKES PACKAGE 2:
Temuco /
Pucon / Puerto Varas7Days
6Nights
Day
1: Santiago
Reception at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight.
Day 2: Temuco
/ Pucon
Transfer to the airport and board your flight to Temuco. Reception
at the airport and
transfer to Pucon, about a 1 hour drive. Lunch, then afternoon
bike ride into the forest to Ojos del Caburga, or Caburgua's
Eyes, a mysterius group of pools by the nearby a Caburgua Lake
through underground channels. Overnight.
Day 3:
Pucon
Full day excursion
to the Villarrica Volcano. Ride about half way up the volcano.
It stands nearly 9,000 feet, enjoying lush vegatation, numerous
waterfalls and spectacular panoramic views of the entire region.
Have a hearty picnic lunch, then descend by bike. Return to
Pucon. Overnight.
Day 4: Pucon/Puerto
Varas
Settle in for a relaxing transfer to Puerto Varas via the scenic
backroad route through Panguipulli, the town on the lake of
the same name. It is a 4 hour drive with a restaurant stop for
lunch in route. Overnight.
Day 5:
Puerto Varas
Today's full day bike ride begins at the nearby village of Llanquihue.
Ride some 10 miles along the lake, under the watchful gaze of
volcanoes Osorno and Calbuco, to Frutillar. Box lunch of route.
Return in the afternoon. Overnight.
Day 6:Puerto
Varas
Full day hike/bike
begins at the nearby village of Ensenada. From here,ascend Osorno
volcano: Climb to the refuge about 3,300 feet, then bike down,
enjoying the unforgettable views of Llanquihue Lake and Calbuco
volcano. Lunch included. Return to Puerto Varas. Overnight
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