Chile's Lake District Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

7 days

6 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Chile's Lake District Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

7 days

6 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Dec2025: Jan-Mar

From $6,399 - $6,649 /person

Lakes, Volcanoes & Elegant Lodges

It's a land of old and new. Where volcanoes and glaciers continue to sculpt the terrain. Where nature reserves and national parks protect ancient forests and pristine lakes. Where indigenous Mapuche culture and Germanic heritage weave through contemporary life. Come witness this magical blend, walking and hiking through Chile's Lakes and Volcanoes District.

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Highlights

  • Hike along the base of stunning volcanoes and walk to waterfalls, lagoons and temperate rain forests
  • Explore the remote Parque Futangue Nature Reserve, a sanctuary on the shore of Lago Ranco teeming with unique flora and fauna
  • Luxuriate in chic wilderness retreats that each integrate nature in unique ways, from retro to modern and from lake-town views to lush backcountry backdrops
  • Experience warm Chilean hospitality, regional wine pairings and pisco sour demonstrations, and delicious traditional cuisine
Chile Lake District Walking & Hiking Tour map

Chile

StartPucón

EndPuerto Varas or Puerto Montt Airport

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Start your adventure in Villarrica National Park, where spectacular volcano and lake views unfold as we trek through a forest • Discover a lava field with a row of ancient craters • Take a volcano cave tour, descending toward the Earth’s core while learning about volcanology • Explore Huerquehue National Park • Trek through stands of araucaria (monkey puzzle) trees, glacial streams and lava fields • A farm-to-table dinner at a local restaurant is the perfect end to our time in Pucón.

Accommodations
Hotel Antumalal

(2 nights)

Nights 1-2

Hotel Antumalal
Pucón
*Deluxe Hotel

Perched above Lake Villarrica within a private park, this hotel boasts a Bauhaus-inspired design and panoramic windows framing epic lake views. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 3-4

Description

Hike along a rushing river lined with ferns and discover its source at a pristine alpine lake • Dig into a traditional asado (barbecue) dinner accompanied by local folkloric music and Chilean wines • ​Explore Parque Futangue, a remote private nature reserve • Hike past turquoise waterfalls and breathtaking lookouts to deep-blue lagoons • Ascend the park's peaks for 360-degree views of lush forested mountains.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

Futangue Hotel & Spa
Parque Futangue
Premiere Hotel

Surrounded by gardens, meadows and lush forest, this remote lodge is set within the borders of a private reserve. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 5-7

Description

Tackle the climb to lofty Paso de la Desolación (Desolation Pass) • Make your way to our lakeside hotel on the outskirts of Puerto Varas, known for its traditional German-style architecture and stunning backdrop of snowcapped volcanoes • ​Hike along the base of Osorno Volcano for epic views of neighboring peaks and glacial-fed lakes • Take in the emerald waters and dark volcanic sand of Todos los Santos Lake on a private boat ride.

Accommodations
Hotel AWA

(2 nights)

Nights 5-6

Hotel AWA
Puerto Varas
Premiere Hotel

Savor superb lakefront views from floor-to-ceiling windows at this design hotel featuring contemporary architecture that melds modern style with local materials. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Hotel Antumalal
Pucón

*Deluxe Hotel

Perched above Lake Villarrica within a private park, this hotel boasts a Bauhaus-inspired design and panoramic windows framing epic lake views. (pool, spa)

Nights 3-4

Futangue Hotel & Spa
Parque Futangue

Premiere Hotel

Surrounded by gardens, meadows and lush forest, this remote lodge is set within the borders of a private reserve. (pool, spa)

Nights 5-6

Hotel AWA
Puerto Varas

Premiere Hotel

Savor superb lakefront views from floor-to-ceiling windows at this design hotel featuring contemporary architecture that melds modern style with local materials. (pool, spa)

From $6,399 /person

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Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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