• Reserva Nacional Llanquihue - Embark on an 8 km hike, approximately 5 miles, taking 1.5 hours to reach the viewpoint and an additional 1.5 hours to the refuge, with a 2.5-hour descent back.

Starts at: Puerto Varas, 9:00 am
Ends at: Puerto Varas, 6:00 pm
Location: Volcán Calbuco, Reserva Natural Llanquihue.
Difficulty level:

• To the viewpoint: Easy-medium, 1.5 hours one way.
• To the Mountain Hut: Medium-high, 3.5 hours one way, depending on pace and weather conditions.
  Duration: 8-9 hours total, with a 1.1-hour drive from Puerto Varas or 40 minutes from Puerto Montt to the park.
  Transportation: Private vehicle.
  Equipment needed: Snacks, 1.5-liter water bottle, trekking shoes, waterproof rain jacket and pants, sun protection (sunglasses, hat), warm clothing suitable for the season and weather (gloves, woolen hat).
  Included: Private transportation, parking entrance fee, box lunch, private professional guide with Wilderness First Responder Certificate (WFR), knowledgeable in native flora and fauna.
  Terrain: Walk along basalt rock with muddy, slippery sections, shaded by unforgettable forests with sunny areas and stunning landscapes.
  Gradient: Mostly uphill, with a 700-meter ascent and descent.

• Private transportation
• Lunch
• WFR Certified Professional Trekking Guide

• Walking poles can be hired at 15 u$ per day per pair. Please request these at the time of booking.
• Bottled water

On a pleasant Earth Day, during a sunny autumn evening, the volcano began to erupt, creating a stunning display in the sky. Alongside its neighbor Osorno, it is one of Chile’s most active volcanoes. Situated 11 km south of Lake Llanquihue and 30 km northeast of Puerto Montt in the Lake District of southern Chile, Calbuco volcano is primarily composed of blocky lava flows and tephra layers, with its summit marked by a 400-500 m wide crater. Debris avalanches from Calbuco have reached Lake Llanquihue. One of the most significant historical eruptions in southern Chile occurred at Calbuco in 1893-1894, concluding with the formation of a lava dome in the summit crater. Subsequent eruptions have expanded the lava-dome complex. The volcano last erupted on April 22, 2015. Calbuco Volcano ranks as the third most active volcano in the region, following Villarica and Llaima, standing at 2,003 meters above sea level.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.