Huilo Huilo Multi-Adventure

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1 Huilo Huilo Multi-Adventure Day 1: Arrival in Huilo Huilo: the adventure begins Transportation from airport to Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, Chile The journey begins when your group is picked up by our team at the airport, and we go directly to the town of Neltume, in the sector of Panguipulli, which is located 3 miles from Biological Huilo Huilo Reserve and Hotels. The day concludes with arrival at the Reserve, dinner, and an overnight at Nothofagus Hotel & Spa. Day 2: Trekking the Andean Lakes Trail and Mountain Bikes After having breakfast, we take a 4x4 vehicle to the northern part of the Reserve, where our iconic Andean Lagoons Trail is located. The completion of the full 50 km (31 mile) trail normally takes three days, though on this trip we only see one of its most beautiful sections. We will cross through beautiful forests, over rivers, and around lagoons of volcanic origin. After stopping for lunch in middle of nature, we reach a point on the trail where mountain bicycles (includes helmet and gloves) await us, and we continue our descent along a country road in the woods, back to the Reserve. Upon finishing our descent, a 4x4 vehicle will take us back to the hotel. Day 3: Fuy River Rafting and Canopy XL After having breakfast, a 4x4 vehicle will take us to Fuy River for our next adventure - rafting. Once you have your equipment on (includes neoprene suit, windbreaker, life jackets, helmets and neoprene boots), our experienced whitewater guide will give you a technique and safety talk on the banks of the river. Finally, you will get to ride the turquoise rapids of this wonderful class III-IV river. The adrenaline-producing, downriver descent through a beautiful valley of native forest, on one of the best rafting rivers in Chile, will take approximately one hour and ten minutes. We return to the hotel for lunch and a short rest at Nothofagus Restaurant. In the evening, we have our last activity of the day: the Canopy XL tour. A 4x4 vehicle will take us to the Huilo Huilo Portal, near the Huilo Huilo Falls, to pick up and familiarize ourselves with the specialized equipment that we will use in this activity. The Canopy XL, or Flight of the Condor tour is unique and adrenaline-producing. At 90 meters above the ground and on five, 500 meter ziplines, we see the Patagonian temperate rain forest from the tree-tops, with wonderful views of over 700 meters. It is, without a doubt, a unique and unforgettable experience. In the evening, we recommend that you visit the Lawenko Spa or enjoy a tasty beer at our very own Petermann Brewery. Finally, enjoy your last dinner in the Reserve, with accommodation in Nothofagus Hotel. Day 4: Departure After a restful night, have breakfast and begin your return to the airport

2 Season: October to April Regular Departures: Every Sunday, by request Physical level : Medium to High Trip style : Outdoor Sports Rates: (Rates valid from October 2015 to April 2016) Base fee for a double room: USD 1012 (DBL) (min. 2 passengers in order to apply the program). Rate per person. Single SUPP : + USD 434 Lodging Upgrades : Superior Room Nothofagus Hotel Additional based on double room: + USD 58 (DBL) Additional based on single room: + USD 82 (SGL) Includes - 3 nights at the Nothofagus Hotel - Transportation and activities detailed in itinerary - Bilingual English/Spanish guide - Meals detailed in the program - Lawenko Spa Day 5: DesayunoMeals Day 1: Dinner Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 4: Breakfast Does Not Include Flight tickets Drinks and snacks not included in the meal program Traveler s insurance (personal insurance policy recommended for this type of trip) Toiletries Tips for guides and hotel staff General Details and Considerations for 4-Day Living Heritage Tour Pick-up/Drop-off Options: Puerto Montt Airport / City of Puerto Varas Temuco Airport / City of Temuco Valdivia Airport / City of Valdivia Pucón Panguipulli Itinerary Modifications The weather in Chilean Patagonia tends to be unpredictable, especially in the areas bordering the mountain range, where the Biological Reserve is located. In the event that

3 the weather or other external factors force us to change our itinerary, the company reserves the right to change activities without a discount or additional cost. We have several other activities to offer if such events do occur. In this way, we will make sure that you get the most out of your stay here at the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve. Transport 4x4 Jeeps and pick-up trucks are used for all transportation specified in the program. Each one has room for 6 people: 4 passengers, a guide, and a driver. All of our vehicles are equipped and prepared to fulfill our itinerary in the safest manner. Climate The Patagonian Temperate Rainforest is located in Chilean territory, between S and S latitudes, east of the Andes Mountain range. It is known for its abundant, year-round precipitation and for its temperate summers (with temperatures reaching 30 C/86 F). This rainy climate is due to the humidity carried by the anticyclonic winds from the South Pacific, which then condenses due to the cold coastal currents of Humboldt. The humidity falls as rain when it enters the continent, and then dissipates when it reaches the Andes upon colliding with the dry winds that come from the Argentinian Patagonia region. Physical Demand The Huilo Huilo Multi-Adventure Program combines different disciplines and outdoor sports such as mountain biking, trekking, rafting and Zipline/canopy. Day 2 of the program requires the greatest physical effort. Trekking activities (10 km) and mountain bike (6 kilometers) are performed on rocky terrain with steep slopes up and down, by trail or road in the middle the forest. The rafting activity is active and challenging, on category III / IV rapids. The team constantly paddles to correct direction, and navigation time is approximately 2 hours, throughout the entirety of which you will have contact with water. The zipline/canopy activity requires no particular physical condition except a maximum weight of 100 kilos (220 lbs) to perform the activity. Physical fitness and health is required for the entire program. If you have any special conditions that could be an impediment, consult before making your booking to avoid inconveniences. Do not forget It s very important to come prepared for both summer and winter on all trips. You should bring (for the Living Heritage Tour) a comfortable backpack for traveling, trekking shoes or comfortable walking shoes, a windbreaker, 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 to protect you from the sun.

4 It is also important to bring cash in case you would like to buy souvenirs. Many of the services offered at the hotel accept credit/debit cards; however there are no ATMs from which to withdraw money, so make sure to bring some cash in case you want to shop at a local artisanal store. TRANSPORT - Includes Regular Transfer from / to reserves (in / out). Puerto Montt airport to Huilo Huilo Departs airport at 11am, departs Puerto Varas at 12pm, arrives to Huilo Huilo at 4:30pm Huilo Huilo to Puerto Montt airport Departs Huilo Huilo at 12:30pm, arrives Puerto Varas at 5pm, arrives to airport at 5:30pm On Fridays it also departs Puerto Montt at 9pm and arrives to Huilo Huilo at 1am Temuco airport to Huilo Huilo Departs airport at 1pm, departs downtown Temuco at 2pm, departs Pucon at 3:45pm, arrives Huilo Huilo at 5:45pm Huilo Huilo to Temuco airport Departs Huilo Huilo at 12:15pm, arrives Pucon at 2:15pm, arrives downtown Temuco at 4pm, arrives airport at 4:15pm On Fridays it also departs Temuco Airport at 8:30pm and arrives to Huilo Huilo at 12am Private Transfers per bus in USD: From 1 way roundtrip Temuco Pucon Puerto Varas Puerto Montt Please note: - Price listed above is per bus (maximum capacity: 6 people). - Maximum time to book bus: up to 72 hours prior to the guest arrival. - The bus driver will speak Spanish. If you d like your bus driver to speak English, please contact your booking executive. - The bus driver will be waiting for you with a sign that will have your name on it. - There is no minimum amount of passengers. - Huilo Huilo will not be held responsible for flight cancellations.

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