Alerce Mountain Lodge - 3D/2N or 4D/3N

photo of Los Alerces in Chile courtesy of Chile Tourism Board

Los Alerces de Lenca is a private property located 36 Km (22 miles) from Puerto Montt, capital of the 10th Region. It nestles into the foothills of the Andes and is surrounded by a magnificent evergreen wood. The property covers 2000 hectares and the hotel is located at the bottom of a mountain canyon formed in the last glacial era. The Alerce Mountain Lodge currently offers the following services and accommodation: 3 cabins that can house up to 7 people. 6 rooms in the main building which also houses a bar, kitchen, games room, dinning room, grill and rest area. Programs can be 2 or 3 nights.




Notes:
Season: All year round.
Services: Private.
Languages: Spanish - English.
Minimum 2 passengers.
Good physical conditions.
Excursions may vary depending on weather conditions.

Included: Hotel Los Alerces Mountain Lodge - Meals as listed in the program (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) - Transfers and tours as indicated.

Not Included: Any airfares - Passport and visa expenses - Beverages - Any personal expenses and any items not specifically mentioned as included in the program.

Departure Day: Daily.

Meeting Point: Puerto Montt Airport.

3 Day Itinerary:

photo of Los Alerces in Chile courtesy of Chile Tourism BoardDay by day Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Puerto Montt - Alerce Mountain Lodge - You will be met at Puerto Montt airport at 09.00 where we will board a Unimog (a vehicle specially adapted for rough terrain) or a 4 wheel drive vehicle which will take us to the 36Km (22 miles) point of the Austral Road from where we will begin our ascent to the lodge along a mountain track built of ancient larch planks and which winds its way for 12 Km (7½ miles) through an imposing Andean-Patagonian forest into the foothills. 7 Km (4 miles) along this route we will stop at a huge Larch (estimated to be 4000 years old) and known by the locals as “El Tata” (Granddad) and thought to be the oldest one in the area. After a short walk we will get to the Laguna Reflejos (Reflections lagoon), a spectacular mountain lake surrounded by woods and mountainous terrain, where we will board a raft to reach the hotel. We will settle in and then be given a talk on the possible excursions by a specialized guide. Overnight at the lodge in the park. (D)
  • Day 2 Alerce Mountain Lodge - In the morning we will climb “EL Gran Nevado”. This is a hard trek which lasts approximately 6 hours. We will climb from 800m to 1500m (2600 to 4900 feet) along a natural trail through larch trees and other local flora. Local birds including Woodpeckers and humming birds will add to the fascination of our trek. Once at the top we will have a wonderful view of the Reloncaví Seno and of the Osorno, Calbuco, Yates, Puntiagudo, Tronador and Corcovado Volcanoes and Lake Llanquihue. Snack on the summit . After a rest we will leave on horse back to an area known as El Rodado. During this 3 hour ride we will pass through the evergreen woods, see how the local wooden tiles are made and also get a spectacular view of the Reloncaví Seno. Overnight at the lodge in the park. (B, L, D)
  • Day 3 Alerce Mountain Lodge - Puerto Montt - This morning we will take a soft trek to Los Alerzales (approximately 3 hours). We will visit a larch wood known as “Oro Verde Menor” (Green Gold Minor) with native species aged between 500 and 1000 years old. We will then go to the Condor viewing point and will be able to appreciate the enormity of the Andean forest and the dense undergrowth of ferns and other local plant species. We will then visit the “Oro Verde Mayor” wood (Green Gold Major) with larches dating back 1500 to 3000 years. At the agreed time transfer to Puerto Montt. (B, L)


4 Day Itinerary:

photo of Los Alerces in Chile courtesy of Chile Tourism BoardDay by day Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Puerto Montt - Alerce Mountain Lodge - You will be met at Puerto Montt airport at 09.00 where we will board a Unimog ( a vehicle with tracks rather than wheels) or a 4 wheel drive vehicle which will take us to the 36Km (22 miles) point of the Austral Road from where we will begin our ascent to the lodge along a mountain track built of ancient larch planks and which winds its way for 12 Km (7½ miles) through an imposing Andean-Patagonian forest into the foothills. 7 Km (4 miles) along this route we will stop at a huge Larch (estimated to be 4000 years old) and known by the locals as “El Tata” (Granddad) and thought to be the oldest one in the area. After a short walk we will get to the Laguna Reflejos (Reflections lagoon), a spectacular mountain lake surrounded by woods and mountainous terrain, where we will board a raft to reach the hotel. We will settle in and then be given a talk on the possible excursions by a specialized guide. Dinner and overnight at the lodge in the park. (D)
  • Day 2 Alerce Mountain Lodge - This morning we will take a soft trek to Los Alerzales (approximately 3 hours). We will visit a larch wood known as “Oro Verde Menor” (Green Gold Minor) with native species aged between 500 and 1000 years old. We will then go to the Condor viewing point and will be able to appreciate the enormity of the Andean forest and the dense undergrowth of ferns and other local plant species. We will then visit the “Oro Verde Mayor” wood (Green Gold Major) with larches dating back 1500 to 3000 years. After a short rest we will go in search of the pure and crystalline waters that flow from El Gran Nevado forming “Fuente de la Esperanza” (The fountain of hope). Our return will be along the “Igor” trail, a narrow, woody track. Lunch at the lodge. in the afternoon, after a rest, we will leave on horse back to an area known as El Rodado. During this 3 hour ride we will pass through the evergreen woods, see how the local wooden tiles are made and also get a spectacular view of the Reloncaví Seno. Dinner and overnight at the lodge in the park. (B, L, D)
  • Day 3 Alerce Mountain Lodge - This morning we will leave on a 5 hour excursion to “Las Pampichuelas”. These are ancient ponds which have a moss like covering due to hundreds of years of accumulated sediment off the mountains. After a brief snack, we will continue walking towards “El Rodado” set in the midst of a lush flora, typical of an evergreen wood. This is where they work the traditional wooden tiles. From here we will have another view of the Reloncavi Seno .Then we will begin a horse ride back to the Lodge. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the lodge’s facilities. Overnight at the lodge in the park. (B, L, D)
  • Day 4 Alerce Mountain Lodge - Puerto Montt - At the agreed time transfer to Puerto Montt Airport. (B)





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