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Patagonian
Lakes District
The Chilean
Lake District is a tapestry of snowcapped volcanoes, the tail of
the Andes, rushing blue rivers, primeval forests and rich farmland.
With On The Loose Expeditions, you can discover parts of the magical
region that most travelers never visit.
Our two-week
journey will begin in Puerto Varas, a German colonial lakeside village.
We will then head for the mountains to explore one of the most unusual
parks in Chile, Parque Puyehue. Natural hot springs and geyser fields
will be the highlights of the next few days as we backpack through
this intriguing landscape. Willing adventurers can summit to an
inactive volcano's crater for a spectacular view of all the southern
Andes.
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Start:
Santiago, Chile
Travel Suggested:
Spring
Fitness: Moderate |
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A raft trip through the forests and in the shadow
of Osorno Volcano (the Mount Fuji of the south) will be a welcome
change of pace. Then it's off to Chile's coast to explore a rugged
coastline dotted with welcoming fishing villages and a chance to
see the only place in the world where Humboldt and Magellenic penguins
cohabitate. The last leg of the journey requires a short flight
deep into Patagonia to Pumalin Park where we will hike in a Patagonian
Temperate rainforest amongst trees with 3000 years of history. Walk
through orchards, explore hidden lakes and waterfalls and lastly,
savor a traditional Chilean Bar-B-Que feast as a celebration of
a spectacular adventure.
A bilingual
guide will accompany the group at all times. This trip is rated
moderate- travelers should be fit for hiking and walking and be
able to carry a daypack on general day hikes.
** Add-On:
Join us for a 4-day boat trip exploring the amazing Chilean coastline
boasting magnificent fiords. Each day we will travel on land for
a ½-day hike. Enjoy gourmet cooking on board and the opportunity
to view marine life. Inquire about boat trip add-on price with
On the Loose.
** Folks
who may not wish to join the trip for the backpack portion at the
beginning of the trip can arrive separately.
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