Join a 4-day trek through Chile's Lake District, linking three lakes and several volcanoes in an unforgettable adventure. Begin the guided trip hiking the Desolación Trail in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, taking in the diverse landscapes and reaching the emerald shores of Lake Todos Los Santos. From here, board a scenic boat ride to Puntiagudo Valley, followed by an 8.5 km hike through forests and rivers to a family-run lodge where travelers stay the night. Next, take on the most challenging leg of the trip with an 18 km hike to Lake Rupanco, passing views of the surrounding volcanoes and concluding with a warm, homemade meal at a local lodge. The final day offers a relaxing visit to natural hot springs by Lake Rupanco, to soak and enjoy the serene views before heading back to Puerto Varas.
Highlights
Hike in Vicente Perez Rosales National Park reaching Lake Todos Los Santos
Enjoy a scenic boat ride to Puntiagudo Valley, taking in beautiful landscapes
Take an 18km hike to Lake Rupanco, enjoying stunning views of the volcanoes
Relax in natural hot springs by Lake Rupanco, soaking in stunning views
Activities that provide a reasonable level of physical challenge and elevate the heart rate. Focused on more active pursuits including multisport tours. Travelers may be active 5-7 hours total each day. Recommended for travelers with active lifestyles.
Your adventure begins in Puerto Varas with a briefing from your local guides on what to expect during the trip. We recommend arriving in Puerto Varas the night before day one of this adventure. In the morning, after a 90-minute drive, you reach Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park and the Desolación Trail entrance. This 14-kilometer mountain pass on the northern face of the Osorno Volcano takes you through various landscapes, including temperate rainforests, volcanic terrain, and a steppe-like plateau offering spectacular views of lakes and mountains. End the day by arriving at the shore of Lake Todos Los Santos and your lodge at Petrohué. In the evening, there’s a briefing about the upcoming days, and dinner is provided.
Driving time: 1.5 hours
Hike Distance: 14 kilometers / 9 miles
Elevation Gain: 984 feet / 300 meters
Difficulty: Medium
Day 2: Lake Todos Los Santos | Puntiagudo Volcano Valley Trek
After breakfast, walk to the Petrohué dock, where your host is waiting to meet you for an hour-long boat ride to the shoreline of the valley, marking the start of your trek. Today, hike for about 5 to 6 hours through grasslands, farms, and rainforests, crossing rivers, suspension bridges, and waterfalls. Arrive in the late afternoon at El Callao, where you spend the night at a local family lodge.
Boat Navigation: 80 minutes
Hike Distance: 8.5 kilometers / 5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,148 feet / 350 meters
Difficulty: Medium
Today, reach Lake Rupanco after an 18 km hike, climbing 400 meters before descending 715 meters to the lake's shore. This is the most demanding hiking day of the journey, but the challenge is well worth it, as you are rewarded with breathtaking landscapes and a hearty, homemade family dinner at your hostess's home this evening.
Hike Distance: 18 kilometers / 11 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,312 feet / 400 meters
Difficulty: Medium
Day 4: Lake Rupanco Hot Springs | Return to Puerto Varas
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
The best way to start your day today is at the natural hot springs of Lake Rupanco. Take a boat from the village dock for a 30-minute ride to the sandy shores of Rupanco, where you dig with shovels to create your own personal hot spring pools for a relaxing experience with stunning views of the lake and mountains. After soaking, enjoy a traditional lunch with a local host, the perfect way to celebrate your adventure before heading back to Puerto Varas.
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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
We were referred by a satisfied client and the booking of the trip was everything we wanted to do, and they listened to the types of hotels, sightseeing, etc. we wanted to do.
Jan S
3 weeks ago
Rapa Nui was on my bucket list for a long time so I worried that it would not meet my expectations. Our tour could not have been better. Our guide was knowledgeable and professional with an understanding of the island that made it come alive. I would and have recommended this trip to everyone that will listen.
elisa wright
1 month ago
Mary Curry is the BEST! I have worked with her for multiple family trips for over 10 years, and she is responsive, works within your preferences and budget, has great suggestions and has personal travel experience at many of the locations. We prefer active family vacations and Adventure Life and Mary Curry make sure that is what we get!
Heather Spanbauer
1 month ago
My tour operator was helpful. Unfortunately she was unable to get my single-supplement canceled. Not too many tours charge for that anymore and I almost canceled my trip because of that.
Joel
2 months ago
Excellent communication and coordination for our proposed trip. It couldn't have been smoother, and any question we did have was rapidly addressed. It has made the whole process nearly seamless.
