CHILEAN LAKES DISTRICT
Duration: 7 Days, 6 Nights
Accommodation: 3 stars
Day 1: Temuco – Pucón (112 km / 70 mi)
Pick up your car at the airport or city office in Temuco. Your
destination for today will be Pucón, nestled on the eastern end of the
Lake Villarrica and surrounded by extensive areas of native forests and
impressive mountains. Overnight in or close to Pucón.
Day 2: Pucón
You will have time to explore the attractive natural surroundings of
Pucón this day. Hike in the national parks and reserves, see nearby
waterfalls and enjoy a relaxing bath in one of the numerous hot springs.
Overnight in or close to Pucón. (B)
Day 3: Pucón – Huilo Huilo Reserve (155 km / 91 mi)
Today you will cross the northern part of the Lake District; you will
have time to choose one of the several side excursions into national
parks or to hot springs. In the afternoon you will arrive at the private
60.000 hectare / 148.260 acres reserve of Huilo Huilo. Overnight in
Huilo Huilo. (B)
Day 4: Huilo Huilo Reserve
After breakfast you will start to explore the diverse attractions of the
reserve; you will be able to walk the trails through the forest and up
the Choshuenco Volcano, visit the falls of Huilo Huilo, enjoy a canopy
excursion through the native forest or just relax on the beach of Puerto
Fuy. Overnight in Huilo Huilo. (B)
Day 5: Huilo Huilo – Puerto Varas (low season; 164 km / 101)
Huilo Huilo – Petrohué (high season; 240 km / 149 mi)
Low season: Drive from Huilo Huilo to Puerto Varas, which is located on
the shores of the Llanquihue Lake; architecture, culture and gastronomy
in Puerto Varas all prove the influence of the early German settlers. It
will be a good base for your explorations into the neighboring villages
and national parks. Overnight in Puerto Varas. (B) High season: Drive
from Huilo Huilo to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, the oldest
national park in Chile. After entering the park you will arrive at the
falls of Petrohué and then reach the emerald Lake Todos los Santos.
Overnight in the National Park in hotel Petrohué. (B)
Day 6: Petrohué or Puerto Varas
Regardless of whether you are going to stay in Puerto Varas or Petrohué,
you will be able to choose from the same activities. The Vicente Pérez
Rosales National Park offers several attractive hiking trails,
whitewater rafting and canoeing. An excursion to the other side of the
Todos los Santos Lake to Peulla by catamaran will be another option. We
recommend to book in advance! If you stay in Puerto Varas, you will
discover the charming “City of Roses” with its downtown restaurants and
Casino. Overnight in a selected hotel. (B)
Day 7: Petrohué – Puerto Montt (90 km / 56 mi) / Puerto Varas
– Puerto Montt (20 km / 12 mi)
After breakfast you will drive to the airport El Tepual or downtown
Puerto Montt to return your vehicle. (B)
End of
services
Cost: USD$
950.00 per person sharing for a minimum of two people
Four star
hotels:
Monte Verde -
Pucón area (standard room)
Montaña Magica -
Huilo Huilo (superior room)
Petrohué Hotel -
Petrohué (superior room)
Prices Included:
6 nights accommodation
including breakfast
7 days' Hertz Car rental
category 'G' car
Unlimited free mileage
Local tax
Full CDW coverage
Roadmap and descriptions
Costs Exclude:
In Chile car rental companies charge an additional airport service fee
(Hertz rate: appr. USD 6.00 per day) at the time of vehicle pickup
at the airport. This service charge is not included in the rates above,
it has to be paid upon returning the car.
Fuel
International and domestic flights and taxes
unless specified.
Taxes.
Meals not specified on the itinerary.
Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages,
etc.
Mandatory insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.
Tips, baggage porterage and other extras not specified.
Entry fees
Any items not mentioned in the 'inclusions'
Special Conditions:
* Tour price applies to any tour undertaken before
31 March 2009.
* Tour must be booked and paid for in full
* Price only applies for a minimum
of two people per person sharing
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