PRIVATE-Full day Hiking Solitario trail, Osorno Petrohue Falls
Description
Solitario 6 km/ 3.7 miles 2.30 hs. A different type of approaching the Volcano and to be in contact with nature, volcanology and unique views.Walking distance: Red Crater: 50 minutes walk.
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Itinerary
Today we will drive along a scenic road bordering the Llanquihue Lake which host one of the best scenic roads in the region. We will arrive to the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park oldest national park, founded in 1926. It covers an area of 251,000 hectares (619,970 acres), incorporating the park's center piece, Lago Todos los Santos, Saltos de Petrohué, and three commanding volcanoes: Osorno, Tronador and Puntiagudo. We will continue the road up to the confiteria at about 4600 feet from where we will enjoy our first short walk of the day going around a secondary crater whose red and orange colors stand out from the natural landscape. From here you will get one of the nicest views of the Calbuco Volcano which sits right in front of us at about 25 kms/ 16 miles of distance, time for a coffee at the base camp resto and head to the starting point of solitario trail. Here we will join the natural trail which introduces us into the deep forest with lichens and ferns that slowly change the landscape into drier terrain and cross the lava flow of the last eruption in 1869 to finally arrive to the spectacular Petrohue River rapids that flows to the estuary of Reloncavi As part of the excursion not to be missed the the Emerald Lake. Drive back to your hotel. Arrive at 18 hs approx.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up with in Puerto Varas town.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(7)
We had a really fabulous day with Maria, everything was so well organised and on time, she knows the area so well and so had lots of history and interesting facts about the volcanos and local plants and features. A great day hiking with a lovely packed lunch also so bravo Maria
Hola!!!! Thanks! it was such a nice day spent with you guys! See you next time you visit Chile.
Our family of three were guided by Maria. She was fantastic. Maria took into account my wife’s asthma and adjusted the hike accordingly so that we still had a great experience at volcano. The boxed lunch addressed allergy concerns as well. A very good day of hiking that allowed us to experience different areas. The best was the hike up the volcano! Excellent tour that you should not miss!
María is an excellent guide with a lot of experience. We had a wonderful day hiking Volcán Osorno with her. This hike is a great day hike and is a must see for anyone in the Puerto Montt/Varas area. I would love the opportunity to go on more hikes with María in the area.
Maria was wonderful, very informative & accommodating to our requests. I would highly recommend her for a private tour!
Maria is a terrific guide. We started at the Osorno ski resort and did a short loop trail that had wonderful views of the Chalbuco volcano which erupted in 2015. Because of the eruption, many trails in this area have sandy footing. The Solitario trail, 3.5 miles one way, is no exception. We walked through a lovely rainforest and then entered into more open spaces. Beware the biting flies in January and wear light colored clothing so you don’t attract them. We finished our day at Petrohue Falls and Emerald Lake.
GINKOBoston I hope you are having a great time in Austral Patagonia, All the best to you,
Maria made the whole visit easy. Super responsive to emails, making it easy to book. Prompt pickup. A great day explaining local history and geography as we did a hike up the main mountain/volcano and the surrounding areas. We were lucky to have a gorgeous clear day (but very windy!) in the morning, before showers in the afternoon. It was only 3 hikers plus her and the driver, so made for easy and quick going. Overall, Maria and Patagonia Trails were great. Highly recommend her services.
