Luxury Hotel-Based Hiking Tour in Northern Patagonia

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, UIMLA/ACGM-certified, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 5-day hotel-based Patagonia trekking tour
    • Accommodation for 4 nights in handpicked hotels (double occupancy rooms):
      • 2 nights at Hotel AWA, Puerto Varas
      • 1 night at Entre Volcanes Lodge, Ensenada
      • 1 night at Hotel Termas de Puyehue
    • All meals (4 breakfasts, 3 premium picnic lunches, 4 dinners)
    • All transfers, as in the itinerary
      • Airport transfers (Aeropuerto El Tepual)
      • All ground transportation
      • Private boat crossing on Lago Todos los Santos
    • Mountaineering equipment for the non-technical Volcán Casablanca climb on Day 4 (crampons, poles, harnesses, helmets)
    • Technical oversight and summit management for the ascent of Volcán Casablanca
    • All park entrance fees, including Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales and Parque Nacional Puyehue

  Add-ons (leave a note at checkout if interested):

  • • Single occupancy room
    • Additional guided hiking days
    • Guided sea kayaking in the Reloncaví Fjord
    • Private horseback riding through remote Patagonian valleys
    • Guided fly fishing in pristine rivers of the Chilean Lake District
    • Helicopter or scenic flight transfers over volcanoes, fjords, and glacial landscapes

  Not included:

  • • Flights
    • Personal expenses
    • Optional gear rental
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance — mandatory, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  To join this hotel-based Northern Patagonia trekking tour, you should have a good level of fitness and be comfortable spending full days on the trail. Expect hiking up to 12 km (7.5 mi) & 8–10 hours per day, with up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) of elevation gain, often on uneven and volcanic terrain.

  Some days are easier and more relaxed, but others, like the Volcán Casablanca summit, are longer and more physically demanding, with sustained climbs and loose footing. You don’t need technical hiking experience, but you should feel confident moving steadily uphill and staying active for most of the day.

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• What do I need to bring?

  Clothing:

  • • Waterproof jacket
    • Insulating mid-layer (fleece or light down jacket)
    • Hiking pants
    • Warm hat and light gloves
    • Sun hat or cap

  Footwear:

  • • Sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support (well broken-in)
    • Comfortable shoes for evenings at the lodge

  Personal gear:

  • • Daypack (25 L)
    • Reusable water bottles or hydration system (1–2 L capacity)
    • Sunglasses with UV protection
    • Sunscreen and lip balm
    • Personal medications
    • Swimsuit for thermal hot springs
    • Light sandals or flip-flops for the hot springs

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• What else can I experience on this tour?

  There are a few additional experiences you can have on this tour (for an additional fee). You can experience guided sea kayaking in the Reloncaví Fjord, a private horseback riding experience through remote Patagonian valleys, a guided fly fishing experience in pristine rivers of the Chilean Lake District, and there are also helicopter or scenic flight transfers over volcanoes, fjords, and glacial landscapes. Please leave a note at checkout if you’re interested in any of these experiences.

• When is the best time to go on this tour?

  The tour can operate year-round. From October to April, conditions are typically ideal for hiking and volcano ascents. During the winter season (May–September), alpine and snowy conditions are common, particularly on higher elevations, and routes may require winter equipment such as crampons and ice axes, depending on conditions.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this hotel-based Northern Patagonia trekking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 5 participants.
    • The cost per person decreases as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to hike with friends and family!

  A hotel-based Northern Patagonia trekking tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors older than 16 may be permitted to join the hotel-based Northern Patagonia trekking tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for this hotel-based Northern Patagonia trekking tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. Please leave a note at checkout if interested.

  Solo travelers are welcome—they can join upon request; please contact us to check availability and adjusted pricing for a private departure.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your hotel-based Northern Patagonia trekking tour is Puerto Varas. To get there, most people fly into Aeropuerto El Tepual (PMC). From there, you’ll meet your guide at the arrivals hall for a transfer to Puerto Varas on Day 1 (included in the price).

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

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• Deposit and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.