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A place where the sound of
silence reigns supreme, an evergreen
escape from daily routines,
a place that offers you the most
precious gift of all times. The
Alerce mountain lodge invites
you to explore an ancient Alerce
forest in combination with relaxing
in a friendly environment
where guests are attentively taken
care of by the first-rate service
and spoilt by excellent cuisine.
Day 1: Puerto Montt -
Alerce Mountain Lodge
You will be met at the airport or
at your hotel in Puerto
Montt/Puerto Varas by your
guide and driven to Alerce Mountain
Lodge. The road follows the
Carretera Austral (Southern Highway)
south alongside the Reloncaví
Bay for 37 km / 23 miles
and then begins the ascent to the
lodge on a road constructed of
Alerce logs. A quick stop will be
organized to see "El Tata", the
grandfather, which at an age of
3800 years is one of the oldest
Alerce trees in this area. Following
this you will be received
warmly at the Lodge and introduced
to its history. After lunch
you will be able to enjoy your first
walk around the dense vegetation
of the Alerce forest, during
which your guide will explain features
of the rainforest in general
as well as peculiarities of the
Alerce tree in particular. Before
dinner you can enjoy a bath in
the outdoor hot tub or relax in the
sauna. Dinner and overnight at
the Lodge. (L,D)
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Day 2: Walking trails
around the Lodge
After breakfast you will be taken
on a half day hike along the path
Oro Verde ("green gold"),
named for its spectacular colors.
On this 3-hour walk you will pass
below a dense canopy of
coigues, quilantos and tepas, all
native species of the Valdivian
forest. One of the highlights of
this trail is the "Fountain of Hope"
where crystal clear water runs
from the mountains and forms a
charming waterfall and pool. The
afternoon is at your disposal to
relax and enjoy the lodge facilities.
Dinner and overnight at the
lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Alerce Mountain
Lodge - Puerto Montt
You will have the morning free to
relax or to explore one last time
the rainforest. After lunch you
will be driven down to the coast;
where on clear days there is a
fantastic view of the Pacific
Ocean and the archipelago of
Chiloé. Transfer to the Puerto
Montt airport for your connecting
flight. (B,L)
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