Chile is a land of contrasts, from the world's most arid Atacama Desert to the ancient forests of the Lake District, to the volcanic peaks of the Andes and Patagonia, and the impressive Torres del Paine National Park, which offers the finest adventure travel in all of South America.

Enjoy a host of activities from rafting, hiking, walking, trekking, canyoning, horseback riding, sea-kayaking and some of the world's best known whitewater rafting adventures.

The trails between the Torres del Paine’s famous craggy mountains are among the world’s classic trekking routes.

Breathtaking views together with glaciers, rivers, lakes, forests and wildlife provide the trip with constantly changing scenarios and experiences. Millennial silent forests extend along the glistening shores.

Marine mammals, penguins, millions of migrant birds and the indigenous plants and animals of these southernmost lands form an ecosystem of unique and unparalleled splendor.

These trips have been developed from the ground up and are optimized and paced based upon years of experience in the terrain they cover.

All activities are designed and paced with the active traveler in reasonably good condition and health in mind.

Travelers will be lead by experienced, enthusiastic guides who are experts in their area.

Chile

Chile Tours

 Revised: 24 Oct 2005

 

  Active Tours
BIKING PROGRAMS    
There are many areas of Chile that offer terrific terrain and conditions for mountain biking from San Pedro de Atacama in the north to the far reaches of Patagonia. On route be prepared for: snowcapped volcanoes, deep blue lakes, steep coastal roads, forested valleys and high Andean passes. Expect a superlative experience off-the-beaten-track and rest assured we shall not be compromising on hotels, meals or wines.

SANTIAGO ACTIVE - 5 day/4 night itinerary  Active Central Region Tour
Santiago offers more than just city touring and colorful nightlife. Sitting half-way between the Andes and the ocean, it is just an hour from hiking, cycling, horse back riding, kayaking or white-water rafting. The activities on this program are designed and paced with the active traveler in reasonably good condition and health in mind. From 2075.00 US $ per person sharing. Season: SEPTEMBER TO MAY. Departs DAILY with minimum 2 pax

FLY FISHING IN RUCA CHALHUAFE LODGE - 8 day/7 night itinerary  Fishing Patagonia Tour
Situated 50 km from Puerto Varas, in the south of Chile, on the banks of Lake Llanquihue, Ruca Chalhuafe Lodge offers accessibility to more than twenty rivers and five lakes for a variety of fishing adventures. The lodge's mission is to appeal to expert and beginning anglers, who will learn casting techniques and fly tying. From 2075.00 US $ per person sharing. Season: SEPTEMBER TO MAY. Departs DAILY with minimum 2 pax

ECOPEULLA - 5 day/4 night itinerary  Lake Region Ecotopurism Tour
A short ecological discovery of the splendid natural area between Puerto Montt and Peulla. Gaze at the majesty of the Osorno volcano, take a horseback ride through virgin woods to the Los Helechos waterfalls and visit Margarita lagoon where you will be able to see mount Tronador and its three peaks. Different hotels are available and good physical conditions for the excursions is necessary. From 2075.00 US $ per person sharing. Season: SEPTEMBER TO MAY. Departs DAILY with minimum 2 pax

ACTIVE PETROHUE - 4 day/3 night itinerary  Eco-Adventure Tour in the Lake Region
 An active discovery of National Park Vicente Perez Rosales, one of the most beautiful in Chile to the the Canyon of the Zorro. Here the canyon will be crossed using a zip-line that extends approximately 100 meters moving through the tree tops in an unforgettable experience! Climbing, and then repelling down the canyon, viewing traces of lava and native birds. Then raft the Río Petrohué, through class III and IV rapids, filled with adrenaline. From 435.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY with minimum 2 pax

ALERCE MOUNTAIN LODGE - 3-4 day/2-3 night itinerary  Ecological Tour
Los Alerces de Lenca is private property located 36 Km (22 miles) from Puerto Montt. 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. From 545.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY with minimum 2 pax

CHILE VOYAGE: NORTH TO SOUTH - 11 day/10 night itinerary  Adventure
An adventurous introduction to the magic of Chile: snowcapped volcanoes, endless salt flats, emerald blue lakes, glacial Fiords, dense rain forests, the Atacama Desert, Patagonia, the Andes, unique native foods from both land and sea, terrific new world wines, and a conducive setting for pretty much every sport known to man. A combination of the desertic north with San Pedro de Atacama and the Patagonian splendor of Torres del Paine with a relaxing stay and short cruise of the lake district. From $ 1451.00 per person sharing. Departs ON SET DATES with minimum 2 pax 

CHILEAN LAKES ACTION - 5 day/4 night itinerary  Bike - Hike - Raft
Join us for some active adventure in the Chilean Lakes. We’ll ride a mountain bike along the shore of Lago Llanquihue, hike on the surface of Volcan Osorno and whitewater rafti on Petrohue river. Accommodation on this trip leans toward the authentic instead of the exclusive, the cozy in lieu of the grand. Rest assured that you will be comfortable throughout. From $ 765.00 per person sharing. Departs ON SET DATES with minimum 2 pax

MULTI-ACTIVE ADVENTURE- 8 day/7 night itinerary  Bike - Horseback Ride - Hike - Raft in the Lakes area
The same as the "Chilean lakes Action + Horseback Riding! Ride a mountain bike along the shore of Lago Llanquihue, hike on the surface of Volcan Osorno, whitewater on a river called Petrohue and ride on horseback in Northern Patagonia. Accommodation on this trip leans toward the authentic instead of the exclusive. Join us for some active adventure in the Chilean Lakes. From $ 1175.00 per person sharing. Departs ON SET DATES with minimum 2 pax

MULTI-ACTIVE TRIP IN NORTHERN CHILE - 6 day/5 night itinerary  Adventure in the Desertic North
An outdoor orientated, fully guided multi-activity tour around the massive volcanoes and mountain ranges of the Chilean north. We have designed this tour to take fullest advantage of theis region with hiking, biking and horseback riding. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of San Pedro de Atacama as the centre for our expeditions and adventures. Enjoy a great combination of hiking, horse-riding, sand-boarding and mountain biking. From $ 846.00 per person sharing. Departs ON SET DATES with minimum 4 pax 

TREKKING TORRES DEL PAINE - 6 day/5 night itinerary  Adventure
This trekking trip takes you to the southernmost part of Chile to Patagonia, in one of the world’s most beautiful national parks: Torres del Paine. On this trip you will discover some of the most spectacular parts of the park over 6 days walking : the steep granite "Torres del Paine", the enormous glaciers, lonely lakes, lagoons, vast plateaus, ancient forests, and lots and lots of wildlife. From $ 1078.00 per person sharing. Departs ON SET DATES with minimum 2 pax 

PATAGONIA HIGHLIGHTS TREKKING- 11 day/10 night itinerary  Adventure
The first five days of this trip are identical with as those of “Hiking Torres del Paine“  trip, afterward you will cross over to Argentina and enjoy spectacular hikes and walks to the peaks of  Fitzroy and the Cerro Torres as well as one of the largest glaciers in the world called Perito Moreno. In this 11 day  itinerary you will see all of  the highlights of Patagonia. From 2079.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs ON SET DATES with minimum 2 pax
 
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