PATAGONIAN RAINFOREST CROSSING6 DAYS

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1 PATAGONIAN RAINFOREST CROSSING6 DAYS Northern Patagonian Temperate Rainforest Pirehueico lake crossing, Chile-Argentina Adventure Snow Center, outdoor sports and activities Conservation proyects and local community encounters Nothofagus Hotel and Le Chatelet Hotel (SMLA) TREKKING & EXPEDITIONS BY HUILO HUILO

2 Program Details Code: SUR 02(6D) Season: All Year Round Regular Departures: At Request Difficulty: Easy Program s Focus: Mixed (Adventure and Relaxation) with international crossing Main Attractions Northern Patagonian Temperate Rainforest Pirehueico lake crossing, Chile-Argentina Adventure Snow Center, outdoor sports and activities, conservation proyects and local community encounters Nothofagus Hotel and Le Chatelet Hotel (SMLA) Summary of Itinerary: Day 1: Transfer to the hotel, Huilo Huilo Waterfall excursion. Night: dinner, lodging at selected hotel. Day 2: choose one full day activity or 2 half day between a diverse excursion menu, like trekking, mountain bike, horseback riding, canopy, Mapuche Culture and customs route, among others. Day 3: choose one full day activity or 2 half day between a diverse excursion menu, like trekking, mountain bike, horseback riding, canopy, Mapuche Culture and customs route, among others. Day 4: Morning: Pirehueico Lake Crossing. Afternoon: arrival at San Martin de Los Andes. Night: lodging at Le Chatelet Hotel Day 5: Free day, lodging at Le Chatelet Hotel Day 6: Check-out.

3 Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Arrival at Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve: the adventure begins! Airport to Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, Chile The trip begins when our team picks up our group at the airport. We ll head to Neltume, a small town 3 km from the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve hotels, in the county of Panguipulli. We ll arrive at the hotel and have dinner before heading to our respective hotels. Day 2: Exploring the Temperate Patagonian Rainforest Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, Chile After breakfast, we can choose one full day activity or 2 half day between a diverse excursion menu, like trekking, mountain bike, horseback riding, canopy, among others. In winter season, it is possible to choose snow activities! Suggested itinerary: AM: Trekking on Truful Trail: Our vehicle will transfer us to Huilo Huilo Portal, where we will start walking bordering Truful river. We will enter the Patagonian Rainforest (Temperate Rainforest), due to the humidity in this area, reveals it self in fullness and exuberant beauty, being possible to appreciate a great variety of flora species. We will also learn about the importance of glacier melting and the local morphology created by different past eruptions occurred on the Mocho-Choshuenco volcanic complex. Difficulty: Medium (unleveled and stairs) Return to the hotel for lunch to continue with the chosen activity for the afternoon PM: Canopy Huilo Huilo: A vehicle will drive us to the canopy activity, enjoying of surprising air views while we enjoy the ride. 4 zip lines of approximately 400 mts/1300 ft. long each, the 3 rd zip line have 130 mts/426ft height and more than 500 mts/1640 ft. The temperate rainforest from high above! Back to the hotel to enjoy our dinner and rest If you still feel energetic, we can organize night hike to the Huilo Huilo fall. An excellent alternative to appreciate the Reserve at night. Located at Fuy river, this fall of 37mts/ 121ft height of glacial origin, runs on a volcanic rock stream originated by ancient great eruption of the Mocho-Choshuenco volcanic complex. To visit it at night is an unforgettable experience. Lodging on the selected Hotel.

4 Day 3: Exploring Huilo Huilo. Reserva Biológica Huilo Huilo, Chile After a hearty breakfast, we can choose one full day activity or 2 half day between a diverse excursion menu, like trekking, mountain bike, horseback riding, canopy, among others. In winter season, it is possible to choose snow activities! Suggested itinerary: AM: Mapuche Culture and customs route: The Mapuche culture has inhabit this área for centuries. On this route we will learn the importance of its culture, traditions and we will share with them a nice conversation on its ruca, around a bonfire with a warm mate beverage. PM: Tranca del Toro Horseback riding: Mounted on our magnificent horses, we will travel along the border of the tranquil El Toro River, and then move into a thick forest of native trees including hazel trees, mañíos, and coigües, among others. Finally we will enter a clearing, from which we will have a stunning view of the Mocho-Choshuenco volcano. Difficulty: Low (Includes helmet) Day 4: Lago Pirehueico exploration, San Martin de Los Andes Crossing Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, Chile and San Martin de Los Andes, Argentina After breakfast we will check out, head to Puerto Fuy, where we will board our ferry to Puerto Pirehueico and enjoy the beautiful sights during our lake crossing. A transfer awaits us to take us to Le Chatelet Hotel, where we may rest after a long day of traveling. Day 5: Free Day in San Martin de Los Andes San Martin de Los Andes, Argentina Following breakfast, we ll enjoy a schedule-free day to enjoy San Martin de Los Andes. Snow lovers: We recommend coordinating a transfer to visit the Chapelco Ski Center to enjoy a full day of ski/snowboarding. If you d rather lay back and enjoy a more relaxed day, there are plenty of things to do and see in the streets of the city. Lodging at Le Chatelet Hotel. Day 6: Departure San Martin de Los Andes, Argentina After some restful sleep, we ll meet for breakfast and check out.

5 Accommodation Nothofagus Hotel Beauty, comfort, and harmonious integration into its striking surroundings are just some of the characteristics of Hotel Nothofagus. Built at 35-meters high, our guests get to experience the magical sensation of living on top of a tree Standard Room 22 mt 2 room Le Chatelet Hotel With it s amazing location, this hotel allows you to be only steps away from the main attractions the city has to offer while maintaining the tranquil silence of nature that can be found in San Martin de Los Andes Standard Room With its tasteful décor and pristine finishing s, these standard rooms rest on top of the surrounding hills of San Martin de los Andes. Nothofagus Hotel Le Chatelet Hotel, SMLA

6 Canopy Trekking Randonee Trekking Guided tours included in the program* (2 guided tours of their choice per day in Huilo Huilo): Trekking: Night trek on the Huilo Huilo trail, and treks on the Truful Botany trails Educational excursions: Organic tour, Heritage tour, Mapuche Traditions and Culture tour Mountain Bike: MTB Pudu and MTB Puerto Fuy Horse rides: Tranca del Toro, Los Pioneros Canopy: For children (Flight of the Chucao) and Huilo Huilo (Flight of the Eagle) 4x4: Sunset at the Mocho-Choshuenco VOlcano (minimum 4 passengers, requires good weather conditions) Snow activities (only from July to September): Tubing, snow shoes, ski/snowboard on the drag lift (doesn t include equipment, ask for rentals at the excursion center). *Transport to and from guided tours is included. All our activities are subject to availability and weather conditions. Please coordinate directly with the Excursion Center. You can download the season s ticket book for the Bosque Nevado Snow Adventure Center at The program doesn t includes activities in San martin de Los Andes, Argentina. Horse riding Rafting Mountain Bike

7 Rates and Conditions Code: SUR 02(6D) Season: All Year Round Regular Departures: On Request Trip Style: Mixed (adventure and relaxation) with international crossing Rates For more information about our season rates, choices for program upgrades and transfer options send your questions to: Includes: -3 nights at Nothofagus Hotel & Spa, standard room. -2 nights at Le Chatelet Hotel & Spa, standard room. -Entrance to Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve -Ferry ride with Barcaza Hua Hum. (Pedestrian ticket) -All transportation as mentioned in itinerary -Welcome drink, breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified in the program -Access to swimming pools and basic spa services (pools, saunas and relaxation lounges) All activities and excursions specified in the program Regular transportation IN / OUT Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve (Details about transfer schedule available upon request) Meals: The program includes the following meal services: Day 1 Lunch, Dinner Day 2 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 3 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 4 Breakfast, Box Lunch Day 5 Breakfast Day 6 Breakfast Not included -Activities and Excursions not mentioned in the program (Book directly at the Excursion Center) -Lunch & Dinner at Le Chatelet Hotel, San Martin de los Andes. -Activities and Excursions in San Martin de Los Andes, Argentina -Massages and/or SPA treatments. -Items of personal use. -Tips for hotel staff and guides. -Airfares (International / domestic) -Travel Insurance. -Transfer service on Day 6.

8 General Details and Consideration s Program Program starting/end Points Our regular program begins at the Temuco Airport and end at San Martin de Los Andes. You may, personally procure, a transfer back to Temuco s Airport or to Bariloche. These transfers can take up to 4 passengers. Even if the transfer isn t full, the services must be paid in full. For transport and special services on departures day, you can directly coordinate on arrival at the reception of Hotel Le Chatelet, San Martin de los Andes, Argentina. Please contact our sales department to find out more information about pick-up/drop-off schedules of these private transfers. Itinerary Changes Weather in the Chilean Patagonia can be fickle, even more so in the mountain areas which is precisely where the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve is located. In the event the weather or other external factor forces a change to the itinerary, such as modifications or cancellations of activities or services included in the program, the company reserves the right to do so without incurring extra costs or giving discounts. We have a wide variety of activities and excursions to offer in the event this should occur, ensuring our guests enjoy their stay at the Reserve. Transport (See details in the Regular Transfer section, Luxury Suite includes Private Transfer) The program includes private o regular IN/OUT transfers and transport to all guided tours included in the program. Transport to specific excursions in the program is in vans, jeeps and 4x4 pickups, each one with capacity for 6 people: 4 passengers, the driver and guide. All our vehicles are equipped and prepared for safe and correct execution of our program itineraries. For the crossing to San Martin de Los Andes, the service can be through Hua Hum Barge or St. Helena Barge.

9 REGULAR TRANSFER (important) The program includes a regular transfer service to arrive at or leave the reserve (IN/OUT). The service has schedules and destinations established according to flights coming into the airports at Temuco and Puerto Montt, which is why it s important to consider this information before programming your flights. Temuco I"nerary (Temuco to Huilo Huilo) Pick-Up (aprox.) Addi2onal service for Fridays and long weekends: I"nerary (Huilo Huilo to Temuco) Pick-Up (aprox.) Addi2onal service for Fridays and long weekends: Temuco s airport 13:00 20:30 Temuco, Town center 14:00 - Pucón 15:45 - Arrival Time at the Reserve 17:45 00:00 Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve 12:15 - Pucón 14:15 - Temuco, town center 16:00 - Temuco s airport 16:15 - Puerto Montt I"nerary (Pto. Mon7 to Huilo Huilo) Pick-Up (aprox.) Addi2onal service for Fridays and long weekends: I"nerary (Huilo Huilo to Pto. Mon7) Pick-Up (aprox.) Addi2onal service for Fridays and long weekends: Puerto MonR s airport 11:00 21:00 Puerto Varas 12:00 - Arrival Time at the Reserve 16:30 01:00 Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve 12:30 - Puerto Varas 17:00 - Puerto MonR s airport 17:30 - San Martín de los Andes, Argentina To plan said service from San Martin de los Andes, Argentina, please contact the reservation department directly. Terms of service -Latest deadline for coordinating transfers: up to 72 hours before guest arrival. -Transfer with a Spanish-speaking driver; if the guest wishes to add an English-speaking guide please contact your booking agent. -The driver will identify him or herself with a sign with the guests names. -Doesn t require minimum number of passengers. -Huilo Huilo isn t responsible for cancellations, flight delays or guests who were tardy arriving at their pick-up points. -Any transfer before or after the established schedule must be obtained privately.

10 Climate The Patagonian Temperate Rainforest is located in Chilean territory, between 38 30'S and 55 30'S latitudes, east of the Andes Mountain range. It s known for its abundance of precipitation year-round and for its temperate summers (reaching 30 C.) This rainy climate is due to the humidity that charges the anticyclonic wind from the South Pacific, which then condenses due to the cold coastal current of Humboldt. When it enters the continent the humidity precipitates until it reaches the Andes, where it dissipates as it collides with the dry winds that come from the Argentinian Patagonia. Physical Difficulty Our 6-day program is organized to give people different alternatives of activities and excursions (the ones included in the itinerary refer to the activities that are included in the program) however, there are several activities for guests to chose from that may be included and used to replace any program activity. Please consult about these options, as this program can be catered to each participant s needs, which is why we believe this program only requires low physical strain. If you have a special condition or some impairment that might impede you from joining us on the program, please consult with our staff before making your reservation in order to avoid future inconveniences. Do Not Forget It s very important to come prepared for both summer and winter on all trips. You should bring (a comfortable backpack for traveling, trekking shoes, a windbreaker (important!), a parka, comfortable pants for walking, a swimming suit, a camera, a flashlight, sunblock, sunglasses, a change of clothes in case of rain, and a hat and/or bandana to protect you from the sun. It s also important to bring cash in case you would like to buy some souvenirs. A lot of the services offered at the Hotel have a system that works with credit/debit cards, however there are no ATMs to withdraw money from, so makes sure to bring some cash in case you want to shop at a local artisanal store.

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