Day 01) Departure

Day 02)
Arrival , transfer to Talca where we will stay in a cosy hotel

Day03) Sand dunes
Train ride and hike in the huge sand dunes of Putu. Transfer back to Talca.

Day 04) Shangri La
After a drive of about 5 hours we reach the Chillan Volcano.During the afternoon wehike through the ShangrilaValley. We stay overnight in a typical Chilean log cabin.

R.N. Altos de Lircay

Day 05) Hot spring
We do a very pleasant hike close to the Chillan Volcano, crossing a pass at 2000 meters and going down into “Aguas Calientes “.In the middle of untouched surroundings we bath in hot springs. Accomodation inthe log cabin.

Day 06) Araucaria
The Araucaria Region is the well-known home of the Mapuche Indians. It is very attractive with its active volcanoes, screaming parrots and the amazing, slow-growing Araucaria Trees (also known as Monkey-Puzzle Trees).A bus ride takes us into the heart of this region close to the village of Curacautin, where we will stay in a cozy lodge.

basecamp

Day 07) Lonquimay
A day’s hike leads us through Araucaria forests with beautiful views of the Lonquimay Volcano. Transfer back to our lodge.

Day 08) Conguillio National Park
This national park has to be one of the most beautiful in Chile.On our hike we discover its spectacular surroundings. Transfer to our lodge

Day 09) Panamericana
It takes about 8 hours on the famous Panamericana Highway to get back to our cozy hotel inTalca.

Day 10) Preparations
Today we prepare our trek , e.g. check the equipment and do some shopping.Hotel in Talca.

Day 11) Trekking - Descabezado Grande
A two-hour drive takes us up to the VilchesPark. We hike through a beautiful Southern Beech forest up to a view point over the almost 1000 m deep gorge of the Claro river. A meandering path brings us down to the valley. After about a 7-8 hours hike weput our tents up for the night.

Day 12) Trekking
We go up, through the Venado valley, and cross the Blanquillo river. After7 hours we camp in a breath-taking desert-like landscape at the foot of the volcano.

Day 13) Trekking
We climb to the rim of the crater which is several kilometers high and filled with ice!!The view over a wide range of Andean peaks is just indescribable. We make our way back down, stopping to camp at hot springs. 

Day 14) Trekking
A relaxing day! We will only hike 4 hours to the beautiful Despalmado waterfall. This is probably the most beautiful camp of this trek .

hiking Descabezado Grande

Day 15) Trekking
This last day is a bit more strenuous.We walk for about 7 hours up the gorge of the Rio Claro and back to the park entrance. Transfer to Talca.

Day 16)Relaxation and Preparations
We enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of our pleasant hotel at the Lircay river and prepare ourselves for our next adventure!

Day 17) Mt Cerro Plomo
5 hours transfer from Talca to La Parva, where we will start our tour. We hike 3-4 hours to the Piedra Numerada camp at 3350 m above sea-level.

Day 18) Mountain
After about 4 hours we reach the second camp “La Olla” at 4300 m.

Day 19) Mountain
On Day 19 we do an acclimatization trip in order to get better used to our high altitude.We go about 5-6 hours up to the 4954 m high MountLeonera. Transfer back to Camp “La Olla” and hike to “Agostini”.

Day 20) Top of the mountain
A hard day of about 9- 11 hours walking, with a gorgeous summit view over the Andes is an unforgettable experience.Camp at “La Olla”.

La Olla

Day 21) Descent to La Parva and transfer to Santiago

Day 22) Reserve day

Day 23) Departure

Day24) Arrival

We always make every effort to keep as close as possible to the program as previously promoted.However, we reserve the right to make changes that may become necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.

Turismo El Caminante Services:

All transfers , entrance fees,2 nights in a medium category hotel in double-rooms with private bathroom, 11 nights in simple but clean huts and lodges in multiple rooms with shared bathroom (single/double-rooms possible on request and at extra charge). 8 nights camping, tents, full pension during the Descabezado Grande Trek and during the Plomo climb, transportation of luggage on mules during the Descabezado Grande Trek , El Caminante guide.

Not included:

Mountain guide, rest of the meals and drinks, flights.

Rates on request
Important note: the technically easy Plomo climb is considered to be a trek that is done by the participants on anindependent basis . The El Caminante guide acts as the trekorganizerand route planner, but his role does not include that of a mountain-guide.