Day 1: Temuco - Curacautín
You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport in a comfortable mini bus and driven to the region of Curacautín, north-east of Temuco. Enjoy views of the waterfall Salto del Indio before you arrive at your hotel. You will have time to explore the surroundings in the afternoon. (D)

Day 2: Navidad Crater
Formed during an eruption of the Lonquimay Volcano December 25, 1988, the crater Navidad ("Christmas") is an ideal destination for hikes. You will start your day after breakfast with a drive to the ski center Corralco, situated at 1,600 m / 5,250 ft on the slopes of the Lonquimay. From there it is a 2-hour walk on black volcanic sand to the crater. Afterwards, you can take a well-deserved, relaxing bath in the recently opened Malalcahuello Hot Springs. (B,BL,D)

Day 3: Horseback Riding in Lonquimay
After the trek on the previous day, you will be able to relax today and let a horse do the walking for you. First you will pass the Cuesta las Raíces with its magnificent views on your way to Lonquimay to visit the goat's cheese factory of Socapril, where you will be shown around the grounds. Our horse-back tour will lead us through the beautiful surroundings of the village Sierra Nevada on tame and easy- going Chilean horses. A local huaso (cowboy) will show us how to handle the horses and guide us through various types of forest to impressive view points on hills and mountains in the region. (B,BL,D)

Day 4: Conguillío National Park
Discover today one of the most beautiful and best preserved national parks in Chile. With its ancient (600-1,200 years of age) Monkey Puzzle trees and various other tree species, Llaima Volcano and various lakes, you will be able to delight in spectacular views and attractions all along the way. You will drive directly

from the Suizandina to the park and cross it; on various stops you will visit the Laguna Captrén, the Visitor's Center, the Conguillío lagoon, the Arcoiris and Verde lagoons in the southern section of the park. You will leave the vehicle behind at Playa Linda for a 2½ hour hike beneath the Llaima Volcano on the "Sierra Nevada" trail. (B,BL,D)

Day 5: Lake Gualletue National Reserve & Mapuche Culture
After breakfast you will say farewell to La Suizandina and hit the road for Icalma on the border with Argentina in the Lago Gualletue National Reserve. You will first drive through the longest South American tunnel before you ascend the La Fusta pass. Shortly after arriving at the national reserve, you will pass by the Lake Gualletue from where the wellknown Bío Bío River originates. The typical woods of Southern beech tree are mostly inhabited by indigenous Mapuche and Pehuenche. You will be able to visit a local family to learn about the modern-day life of this native population. You will stay overnight in cabañas close to Icalma. (B,BL,D)

Day 6: Rafting on the Allipén River - Trailanquí
After a drive to Melipeuco and the Río Allipén, you will exchange the vehicle for a raft and enjoy an exciting whitewater rafting trip (grade 3) on the Río Allipén. Afterwards you will continue on to the country-style Hotel-Resort Trailanquí where you will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities on the grounds or in the beautiful natural surroundings. A heated pool, golf course, mini zoo and tennis courts are some of the facilities available for your enjoyment. (B,BL,D)

Day 7: Trailanquí - Temuco
After breakfast and in due time you will be transferred to Temuco airport. (B)