Glacial Lakes, Snowcapped Volcanoes and National Parks
Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel
Territory: South America
Region: Patagonia
Trip Price: $6,650
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Trip Begins/Ends: Santiago, Chile / Buenos Aires, Argentina
National Parklands: Nahuel Huapi NP;Villarica NP
All custom travel is tailored to the desires and interests of our traveling clients (see How Custom Travel Works tab). Trip pricing detailed is an estimate of the per person pricing for the sample itinerary detailed and includes all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences described. Actual pricing for the trip designed expressly for you and others traveling with you will depend on the features and elements developed during the trip planning process. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.
No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities
Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration
High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun
The Energy Index detailed above relates to the level of exertion associated with the sample trip detailed. This would be modified to fit the style and ability of your group as a part of the custom trip planning process
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The trip detailed on this web page is a sample of something we’ve done for other clients over the years. In order to start the process of designing your own custom travel experience, just call us at (800) 445-2995 and ask to speak with one of our Travel Advisors. After a bit of time on the phone, you will then have the opportunity to connect with one of our travel designers.
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Arrive into Santiago and spend the night in the Lastarria neighborhood in the heart of Chile’s capital city, just 15 minutes’ walk to the Plaza de Armas. Hop on a bicycle for a guided tour of the city, riding through city parks while taking in eye-catching architecture and art, and the energy of the city.
Off to Patagonia! Fly to Temuco, and transfer to Pucón in the heart of the Lakes District. Pucon is a small resort town set on the shores of Lago Villarrica in the shadow of Volcan Villarrica. Spend the afternoon strolling the streets of town. There are two additional days to explore, and opportunities abound – hike along cooled lava flows through native flora and forests, explore volcanic caves, soak in the healing waters of Termas Geometricas Hot Springs, ride horses to the El Claro Waterfall, or take a zipline excursion. No matter where you go, Villarrica and Lanin Volcanoes will be hovering overhead.
Embark on an incredibly scenic trip across the Andes Mountains from Chile to Argentina, skirting past Volcan Lanin, traveling through San Martin de Los Ande and Bariloche, winding along the Rio Limay, and following the shores of Lago Nahuel Huapi. You have arrived! Your luxurious hotel is right on the lake, so you can enjoy stand-up paddleboarding, fly fishing, and birdwatching right out the door.
Return to Buenos Aires, retreating to a boutique hotel in the heart of the Recoleta neighborhood, a perfect “last night” location, within walking distance of area restaurants and attractions.
Lastarria Boutique Hotel was formerly a private residence, built in 1927 in what is now Santiago's most bohemian borough. Renovated and converted into a superb small hotel, Lastarria offers unrivaled personal service, making guests feel right at home. Situated in an area brimming with history and surrounded by the best museums, galleries, shops, antique stores, cinemas, theaters, and innovative restaurants, you can discover the tremendous diversity of this vibrant city right out the front door.
Hotel Antumalal sits on a wooded point overlooking the lake, between gardens, terraces and waterfalls. Meaning 'Corral of the Sun' in the Mapundungun language, Antumalal's vibrant and modern architecture fits harmoniously with its setting. The main rooms extend above a cliff with an entire wall of glass overlooking the lake. Wood-paneled walls, soft white carpets and an immense fireplace create an elegant yet simple ambiance. In a modern twist on 1950s style, the furniture uniquely blends native wood, iron, and rope. Recent additions, such as the pool and spa use wood, rock and cement to remain true to the original architecture and to integrate with the surroundings. Each bedroom is furnished with a wall-sized window so that the calming landscape is perfectly framed.
Located in one of the most beautiful spots in Patagonia on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, El Casco Art Hotel is integrated into the landscape with its architectural style and comfort, making it a unique experience. The hotel was conceived as an Art Hotel, and boasts an impressive collection of more than 500 paintings, sculptures, and other pieces of Argentine art.Each of the 31 rooms have views of Lake Nahuel Huapi, and each is uniquely decorated with works by the famous artist for which the room is named. Further, the gourmet restaurant located on site has been honored by the Academy of Gastronomy Argentina with the 'Grand Prize Best Hotel Restaurant', offers delicious dishes prepared with local produce.As an added bonus, the location on the shoreline of Nahuel Huapi allows guests to participate in Stand Up Paddle, fly fishing, and birdwatching right from the hotel!
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