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From $5,899 - $6,449 /person
7 days
6 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Chile's Lake District Walking & Hiking Tour
7 days
6 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2023: Dec 2024: Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec 2025: Jan-Mar
















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.
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 shores of Lago Ranco teeming with unique flora and fauna
- Luxuriate in beautiful hotels perfectly situated next to rivers and lakes with easy access to trails and adventures on the water
- Experience warm Chilean hospitality, regional wine pairings and pisco sour demonstrations plus delicious traditional cuisine

Start Pucón
End Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt Airport
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary

Days 1-2
From Pucón, head to 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 • Near the border with Argentina, trek along the Lagunas Andinas trail for jaw-dropping scenery and vistas of the mighty volcano Lanín • Meet up with a local Mapuche woman to learn about the area’s indigenous people and their community, plus try a taste of traditional wheat coffee • Wine tasting and dinner—a perfect end to our time in Pucón.

Nights 1-2
Perched above Lake Villarrica within a private park, this hotel boasts a Bauhaus-inspired design and panoramic windows framing epic lake views. (pool, spa)

Days 3-4
Greet Villarrica Volcano, with its smoking fumarole and glowing crater dominating the skyline of Pucón • Trek through stands of araucaria (monkey puzzle) trees, glacial streams and lava fields • 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.

Nights 3-4
Surrounded by gardens, meadows and lush forest, this remote lodge is set within the borders of a private reserve. (pool, spa)

Days 5-7
Hike along a rushing river to discover its source in a pristine alpine lake surrounded by lush scenery • 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 before encountering the cascading waters of Petrohué River's waterfalls.

Nights 5-6
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)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
In order to experience the full grandeur of Chile's Lakes & Volcanoes District, we spend more time shuttling on this trip than on a typical Backroads trip. This enables us to explore the incredible variety of ecosystems and scenery this region has to offer. Rest assured, the views from these shuttles are spectacular.
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
Premiere 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
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
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)
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