The best of Pucón and Villarrica - Perfect 5 days / 4 nights

We will pick you up at your accommodation at 10 AM to begin our journey to the Villarrica Volcano, famous worldwide for being one of the most active in Chile and all of South America.

At the entrance to the park, we will travel to the base of the Villarrica Volcano, where you can admire the surrounding lakes and volcanoes. After a walk along a lava trail, the transfer will take you to the ski center’s café, where you can explore part of this beautiful area.

At the end of the tour, we will return you to your hotel in Pucón or Villarrica.

• Physical
  Very low
• Cultural
  Very low
• Nature
  Very high

We will depart from your hotel heading east towards the Huerquehue National Park, located 33 km from Pucón.

It is characterized by being a mountainous area with moderate slopes and impressive beauty, where we will find ravines, hills, forests of Araucarias, Lenga trees, among others. Unique wildlife such as Darwin’s frog, the Culpeo fox, and the Andean Condor can be spotted in the higher areas.
Huerquehue is known for its network of trails, which has made it one of the favorite parks for nature lovers and trekkers. Upon arrival, we will embark on the Los Lagos trail, which will take us on an 8.8-kilometer round-trip journey through the beautiful landscapes of Huerquehue National Park. The environment is mostly located within the Andean-Patagonian Forests Region and within the Andes mountain range of the Araucanía. We will see mountains, rivers, high-altitude lakes, and waterfalls. The surroundings will be dominated by beautiful trees, such as Araucarias, Tepas, Coihues, and Mañíos.

After completing the trek, we will return to your hotel in Pucón or Villarrica around 5:00 PM.

• Physical
  Medium
• Cultural
  Very low
• Nature
  Very high

We will pick you up at your hotel in Pucón or Villarrica to take the international route to Argentina, heading towards the town of Curarrehue, located 35 km away. In this unique mountain town, we will visit the intercultural Mapuche village Trawupeyüm, where there is an important thematic exhibit about the special Mapuche worldview.

The village museum offers a variety of photographic information, a display of Mapuche jewelry made of silver, and a wide range of typical instruments and clothing from our Chilean ethnicity. Visitors will also receive a guided explanation of the culture and customs of the brave Mapuche people. Next, we will head to a Mapuche community where we will share with a local family and have the opportunity to taste their typical dishes, such as vegetables, catutos, sopaipillas, Chilean pebre, and mudai.

Additionally, we will learn about their customs, music, and unique worldview of a warrior and farming people with over 12,000 years of history.

Afterward, we will transfer you back to your hotel.

• Cultural
  Very high
• Nature
  Very low

• Physical
  Medium
• Nature
  Very high

We will depart at the agreed time towards the city of Villarrica. We will circle Lake Villarrica while taking a short city tour, visiting this historic city and exploring typical places such as its Craft Market, main avenues, the new boardwalk and viewpoints, the pier, and offering an impressive view of the Villarrica Volcano, which stands at 2,870 meters tall. We will then continue our journey to the tourist town of Licanray, where we will find Lake Calafquén, with its islands, waterfront, and main avenue.

Next, we will head towards the towns of Coñaripe and Pullinque, always following the shores of Lake Calafquén. Then, we will take the road to the private Huilo Huilo Nature Reserve to visit one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the region, La Leona Falls. After this natural-themed visit, we will follow the route around Lake Panguipulli, making stops for photos at the viewpoints along the lake. It's worth noting that on this route, we will also see a couple of unique hotels known for their architectural development (La Montaña Mágica, Nothofagus), fully integrated into the stunning Valdivian rainforest of the Los Rios region.

Lunch will be at a thematic restaurant in the area we are visiting, known as Huilo Huilo. On the way back, about 5 kilometers away, we will stop at the small town of Pto. Fuy, home to Lake Pirehuico, a departure point for passengers heading to San Martin de Los Andes.

At the end of the tour, we will return to the hotel.

• Cultural
  Medium
• Nature
  Very high