Backpacker Adventure

Overview the political, cultural, economic heart of Chilean culture thanks to this tour, Santiago sightseeing excursion. Discover The San Cristobal Hill trough the Cableway, then check out the city’s trendy side at hip eateries and boutiques of the Bellavista area before finishing at the Central Market and Wander past Santiago’s best bars.

Tour: San Cristobal Hill – Cableway- Bellavista. Average Time: 4-5 Hours.

Overview Revel in the vibrant color and culture of Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar on a full-day tour of the coastal cities from Santiago. Travel through Chile’s spectacular countryside, and then arrive in the verdant city of Viña del Mar. Admire the gorgeous beach and revitalize with a delicious seaside lunch (at your own expense), and then take a tour of Valparaiso’s kaleidoscopic sprawl of houses and hills, Walking City tour in Valparaiso knowing the principal historical places of the city, like the port, Cerro Placeres, and Pablo Neruda`s House.

Tour: Valparaiso – Neruda´s House – Viña Del Mar. Average Time: 5-6 Hours.

Departure by train to the Central Andes, we will pass through the city of Chillan where we will have lunch and then we will visit the central market where you can get to know the local culture and find local handcrafts. Then we will continue climbing up to the small mountain village called Las Trancas where after accommodating in our hostel we will enjoy a sunset tour with a great view of the Volcanoes after resting we will have a share grill at the hostel.

Tour: Chillan Central Market, Sun set Tour Average Time: 4 Hours

This is one of the most characteristic and impressive routes in the area, if you come to Las Trancas, you can’t leave without having this experience.The path starts in the base of the ski center, after an hour of ascension we come upon with the geisers of “La Olla del Mote”, where you can perceive the active Chillan Volcan. During our way, we will have an impressive panoramic view of the valleys of the Renegado River and Diguillín River. Also, you will see the Antuco Volcano and the Sierra Velluda at south. Later, we will walk down the mountain edge to come down to the Hot Spring of Aguas Calientes, habitat of the Condor, where the hot spring Rivers sprout from the ground giving you the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing bath. Finally, after a snack, we will start our way back. At night we will enjoy and astronomical tour.

Tour: Aguas Caliente hot springs Average Time: 5 -6 Hours. Total Distance: 8 Kilometers

If you are looking for nature and a 4 × 4 experience come and enjoy our Safari tour by Ñuble National Reserve in a four-wild drive.

Touring the legendary Atacalco Valley, we’ll learn about flora and fauna biodiversity, local history and culture. Crossing incredible obstacles to finally reach the Ñuble National Reserve, lost corner in the heart of the Central Andes where you can immerse yourself in natural pools of the Relbún River, climb impressive mountains and enjoy and ancient forest.

The Ñuble Reserve have great number of trails to discover:

• Relbún River Natural Pools
• Diguillín River
• Viewpoints of Atacalco Valley
• The Relbun Canyon
• Andeans Lagoons

Tour: Ñuble National Reserve

Average Time: 6-7 Hours.

Total Distance: 8 Kilometers (optional)

2 hours from Las Trancas, crossing the central valley we will get to the town of Cobquecura where we will stay for two nights to enjoy delicious cuisine, surf lessons and kayaking or SUP tours. We will departure at morning after breakfast, to arrive to the hostal in Cobquecura and prepare to a small guided tour to the beach and Natural Monument of Sea lions, then we will have lunch and then go for kayak Sun Set trip at the Colmuyao River.

Tour: Sea Lion monument and kayak Average Time: 4 Hours.

We will have a day of Surf classes and enjoying a lunch at the beach, this surf experience is for beginners or experiences surfers surrounded by and amassing landscape and good vibes.

Tour: Surf Classes Average Time: 2 Hours classes and equipment for the day

We will take the transfer at morning to Pucon were we will arrive in the afternoon where you will arrive and have a free to explore the town and by gifts and souvenirs.

Get ready to climb at the top of one of the most active volcano in Chile! At the summit (2847m), you will enjoy a panoramic view of the different lakes and volcanoes of the region (Quetrupillán, Lanin, Llaima, Lonquimay, Sierra Nevada, Chohuenco, Osorno, Tolhuaca). Climbing the volcano is possible all year long, in winter and summer, escorted by professional guides. This activity requires intermediate fitness, depending on the duration of the ascent which depends of the season (from 4 to 6 hours), on the weather conditions of the day and on the elevation gain (1050m / 1650m).

Tour: Villarrica Volcano Average Time: 4 to 6 hours

Enjoy a descent-river in white water during one hour where you could navigate through a dozen of rapids from class II to class III+, like in « El Pescador »(III+),« La Junta »(III) and « La Leona »(III).

Tour: Rafting Trancura River Average Time: 3 hours

Puerto Natales – Las Torres Lookout – Camp Central. Early in the morning you will depart on a bus from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine. The trip to the park entrance at Laguna Amarga is approximately two hours. After arriving to and registering yourself in the park you will begin to hike up Almirante Nieto, a mountain with incredible views of Lake Nordenskjold and the Asencio Valley. After two hours of hiking steadily upward you will arrive to Refugio Chileno. You will stop here for lunch before continuing about an hour through a dense Lenga forest. Once you leave the forest you will approach a moraine and climb to see the amazing granite peaks known as the Torres. After admiring the view, you will return to Camp Central to have dinner and sleep.

Hike: Hotel Las Torres – Las Torres Lookout – Central Total Distance: 18 Kilometers / 11.2 Miles Average Time: 8 Hours

Camp Central – Cuernos
In the morning you will have breakfast and then prepare to hike again. You will leave Camp Central and walk for four hours towards Refugio Cuernos, located on the shore of Lake Nordenskjold and at the foot of the Cuernos. Along the way you will walk along the skirt of Almirante Nieto and pass by Lake Nordenskjold. There will be a few rivers you will pass over by hopping across rocks. As you hike you will catch glimpses of glaciers and the mountaintops hovering over you. Finally, you will see the monstrous peaks of the Cuernos. You will spend the night at the foot of them at Refugio Cuernos.

Hike: Refugio Chileno – Refugio Cuernos / Total, Distance: 11 Kilometers – 6.8 Miles / Average Time: 4.5 Hours

Cuernos – French Valley Lookout – Paine Grande Shortly after breakfast you will begin hiking towards Italiano Camp. This camp is 2.5 hours away. You will trek across a windy beach and finally escape into the valley where the wind is a little calmer. Once you arrive to Italiano Camp you can leave your large pack and continue into the French Valley with just a small daypack. You will hike across a moraine and through a forest until you come to a clearing. Here you will be blown away by both the wind and the spectacular views of Lake Nordenskjold, Skottsberg and Pehoe behind you, the hanging French Glacier just ahead of you and by many other peaks. After leaving the lookout you will return to gather your large pack and continue onto Refugio Paine Grande on the shore of the beautiful Lake Pehoe.

Hike: Refugio Cuernos – Refugio Paine Grande / Total Distance: 17.3 Kilometers / 10.7 Miles Average Time: 7 Hours

Paine Grande – Grey After a restful night and an energizing breakfast you will begin a four-hour hike through a small forest and then along Lake Grey. Most days this section of the park is very windy, due to openness provided by Lake Grey, Glacier Grey and the Southern Ice Field. After about two hours of hiking you will get your first glimpse of Glacier Grey. You will continue hiking for two more hours until arriving to Refugio & Camping Grey where you will spend the night. If you would like you can continue past the Refugio for a spectacular view of the glacier and a chance to cross one of the parks famous suspension bridges. There are two optional excursions you can take today in the afternoon or tomorrow in the morning while at Refugio Grey – ice hiking on Glacier Grey or kayaking on Lake Grey. Let us know if you are interested and we can make reservations.

Hike: Refugio Paine Grande – Refugio Grey Total Distance: 11 Kilometers – 6.8 Miles / Average Time: 4 Hours

Grey – Hotel Lago Grey – Puerto Natales In the morning you will have time to relax after breakfast. In the afternoon you will board the Grey III, which will take you to admire the glacier up-close and take remarkable photographs of the surroundings. After arriving to the other side of Lake Grey you will wait at the café inside of Hotel Lago Grey before taking a transfer to catch the bus back to Puerto Natales.