Day 1: Puerto Montt - Petrohué
Upon arrival at the airport of Puerto Montt, you will be welcomed by your guide and driver for the tour. We will make a short stop at the harbor of Puerto Montt and the colorful fish market of Angelmó before we drive on to the town of Puerto Varas, which is beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, just opposite the perfectly cone-shaped volcano Osorno. In the afternoon we will enter our first national park of the trip, Vicente Pérez Rosales. We will make a short stop at the waterfalls of Petrohué and take our time to absorb the impressive natural settings. In the afternoon we will arrive at our hotel in the National Park and have time for a short hike in the park before dinner. Overnight stay at Hotel Petrohué. (D)

Day 2: Hiking in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
After breakfast, we will start our pleasant hike up the slopes of the Osorno Volcano (2,661 m / 8,730 ft) to a pass between the volcano and La Picada Peak (1,710 m / 5,610 ft). On the first part of our trail we will cross wide lava fields, after which the vegetation thickens until we hike through native Valdivian rain forest. The flora will change significantly with every meter we advance. During the whole hike we will be able to enjoy fabulous panoramic views of Lake Todos los Santos and the surrounding volcanoes, including the immense Tronador Volcano (3,490 m / 11,450 ft). Upon arrival at the La Picada Pass, we will be able to rest during a well-deserved picnic. Then we will descend again, our trail will lead us through a thick native forest and a huge dried river bed to the emerald colored Lake Todos los Santos. We will have time for a refreshing swim in the lake before we will head back to our hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Petrohué. (B, BL, D)

Day 3: Petrohué - Bariloche - Lago Mascardi (Argentina)
After breakfast we will board a catamaran for our Lake Crossing trip to Argentina. During this full day boat and bus ride, we will stop in Peulla for a short walk and picnic and in Puerto Blest before we arrive at the port of Pañueli at Llao Llao. From here we will drive to our hotel on the shores of Lake Mascardi, where we will have dinner and stay overnight. (B, BL, D)

Day 4: Hiking around Lago Mascardi
We will set out on our half-day hike to explore the Andean valleys around Lake Mascardi. Our trail will lead us through native forests of coihue and lenga trees and along rivers filled with melt water of the surrounding Andean glaciers; views to the immense but extinguished Tronador Volcano and glacier will be magnificent; we will relax and enjoy our picnic along the way. Upon return to the hotel, we will have time for a swim at the private beach or just rest for a while. In the late afternoon we will drive to Bariloche, the largest ski resort in South America. Our guide will take us on a short tour through the city; afterwards we will dine in a local restaurant. We will return to the hotel on Lake Mascardi in the evening. (B,BL,D)

Day 5: Lago Mascardi - San Martín de los Andes
Leaving Bariloche after breakfast, we will start our 4 to 5-hour journey to San Martín de Los Andes; admiring breathtaking sceneries along the way. Initially, we will drive along the edge of the wide Patagonian Pampas, but after turning west around Lake Nahuel Huapi the vegetation changes with every mile. Finally, we will pass through a thick forest on the Seven Lake Route that crosses the national parks Nahuel Huapi and Lanín. We will make several stops to enjoy short walks and our picnic. In the afternoon we will arrive at San Martín, a cozy and

agreeable small city at the foot of the Andes with a mountain village atmosphere. After checking in at the hotel, you will have some free time to explore the center and plazas of San Martín. Overnight in San Martín. (B,BL)

Day 6: Hiking San Martín - Huilo Huilo Reserve
Another great hike will await us after a short drive to the border at Huahum. From here we will begin our moderate half day hike up into the hills that surround Lake Lacar. The trail will gradually ascent; on the first part it will lead us through native forest, then the vegetation will disappear as we arrive at an open and reddish volcanic landscape from where we will appreciate incredible views of several active and inactive volcanoes in Chile and Argentina. We will be able to enjoy our picnic on the way before we return to the vehicle and drive along Lake Lacar to Huahum to cross back into Chile. Here we will board a ferry across the isolated Andean Lake of Pirihueico taking 1 ½ hours before arriving at the 60,000 hectare / 148,263 acres private reserve of Huilo Huilo. Overnight and dinner at Huilo Huilo. (B, BL, D)

Day 7: Huilo Huilo Reserve
Today we will take our time to explore the diverse landscapes and attractions of this reserve. We will undertake a half-day hike along an easy trail that brings us into close contact with nature; we will hike through thick native rainforest, observe huge waterfalls, walk along fast streaming rivers and enjoy great views of the extinguished snow-capped volcanoes that surround us. In the afternoon will we be able to choose from one of the optional excursions that the Huilo Huilo Reserve offers; a canopy tour through the tops of the native forest, a mountain bike tour or a relaxing half day on the nearby beach will be some of the activities available. Overnight and dinner at Huilo Huilo. (B, BL, D)

Day 8: Huilo Huilo - Huife Hot Springs
We will pack up and start a beautiful drive through the Chilean Lake District. Passing several crystal clear lakes and rivers, views of huge volcanoes at the distance will be a constant throughout during our trip. We will enjoy a short hike and a picnic lunch on the way. Passing through the villages Coñaripe, Villarrica and Pucón, we will arrive at our hotel and the hot springs in the valley of the Río Liucura. The river is famous for its strong thermal activities and you will have plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful thermal pools that surround our hotel. Dinner and overnight at Hotel & Termas de Huife. (B, BL, D)

Day 9: Hiking in Huerquehue National Park
After breakfast we will go on a beautiful hike in the Huerquehue National Park. This half-day excursion on a gradually ascending trail takes us through the different layers of the Valdivian rainforest to reach the impressive "amphitheater" of thousands of Araucaria trees (Monkey Puzzle tree) at 1,200 meters / 3,940 ft above sea level. Once we arrive there, we will walk to three tiny, crystal clear lakes to rest, enjoy our picnic and have time for a refreshing swim in unspoiled water. In the afternoon we will return to our hotel and relax at the hot springs. Dinner and overnight at Hotel & Termas de Huife. (B,BL,D)

Day 10: Huife - Temuco
On our last day, we will pass the small towns of Pucón and Villarrica and head for the capital of the Araucaria region - Temuco. Here our adventure through the Lake Districts comes to an end. Our guide will drop you off at the airport to board your connecting flight. (B)