Itinerary: 3 Days / 2 Nights

DAY 1: PUERTO MONTT / AUSTRAL ROAD / ALERCE ANDINO NATIONAL PARK

• (Lunch - Dinner)
• Reception at Puerto Montt airport, and transfer 36 kms (20 miles) down the Austral Road, passing a picturesque fishing village and miles of unspoiled countryside, before reaching the village of Lenca. Here we will begin the 40 minute climb up the unpaved, mountain trail. On the way, we will stop to visit one of the oldest know Alerce trees in this area called El Tata (The Grandfather) with an estimate age of 4,000 years. Continuing up and after a short ride we will arrive at the Reflections lake, where you will board a small hand drawn ferry, to reach our final destination, the lodge. Upon arrival to the lodge, you will be greeted by your hosts. As you sip your welcome drink, an illustrative briefing will be given regarding the hotel, its facilities, the flora and fauna that surrounds us and the activities planned for the next three days. Lunch will be served in the dining room, before we set off on a gentle stroll around the lagoon. In the afternoon there will be plenty of time to relax, and enjoy the facilities inside the hotel. In the evening you will be invited to dinner. Accommodations in Alerce Andino National Park.

DAY 2: ALERCE ANDINO NATIONAL PARK

• (Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
• In the morning, climb up “El Gran Nevado”. This is a difficult trek, lasting approximately 6 hours, climb from 800 m. to 1,500 m. (2,600 to 4,900 feet) along a natural trail through larch trees. You can see local birds including woodpeckers and humming birds. At the top there is a wonderful view of Seno Reloncavi and Osorno, Calbuco, Yates, Puntiagudo, Tronador and Corcovado volcanoes, and Lago Llanquihue (Lake). Snack. Horseback-riding to El Rodado. Accommodation in Alerce Andino National Park.

DAY 3: ALERCE ANDINO NATIONAL PARK / PUERTO MONT

• (Breakfast - Lunch)
• A morning of soft trekking to Los Alerzales (approximately 3 hours). Visiting a larch forest known as “Oro Verde Menor” (Green Gold Minor) with native species between 500 and 1,000 years old. Taking the opportunity to stop at Condor Viewing Point, to admire the enormous Andean Forest, the dense undergrowth of ferns, and other local plant species. Visit the “Oro Verde Mayor” Forest (Green Gold Major) with larch between 1,500 and 3,000 years old. At agreed time transfer to Puerto Montt.

NOTES:

• Season: All year
• All meals, services, entrance fees as indicated, are included
• Bilingual (Spanish - English) guide
• Services: S.I.B. (Shared services)
• Minimum 1 passenger
• Good physical conditions for the excursions
• Beverages are not included
• All foreigner non residents in Chile are vat exempt (19%). In case of no-shows the hotels collect this tax.

Prices are per person, in US dollars:

(Expires: Apr 30, 2009)

• ALERCE MOUNTAIN LODGE: $ 600 (DOUBLE); $ 670 (SINGLE)

Important:

Prices are subject to change based on availability at the time of reservation. All routes are subject to change without notice, due to unexpected circumstances or weather conditions. Please refer to the 'Terms & Conditions' section of our website www.chilepros.com

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