Day 2

Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Puerto Montt, and the adventure begins at the Huilo Huilo
Biological Reserve.
INTRODUCTION
En route from airport to Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, Chile
Program Details:
The journey begins at the Puerto Montt airport where our team will pick up the group and head towards
Neltume, in the Panguipulli commune, located 3 kilometers from the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve’s Hotel
Centre. We’ll arrive at the reserve, have dinner and accommodations will be ready at the Nothofagus Hotel &
Spa.
Program Code: NAT 01
Seasons Available: Year-Round
Scheduled Outings: By request
Price: USD 976 p.p. (2 people minimum)
Program Difficulty: Easy
Program’s Focus: Flora & Fauna sightings
Main Attractions
- Northern Patagonian Temperate Rain Forest
- Native Flora & Fauna Sightings
- Expert Guide
- Nothofagus Hotel & Spa
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Transportation to the hotel, visit to the Huilo waterfall, welcoming dinner
and a review of the itinerary.
Day 2: Trip to flora and fauna observatories through route ‘los hongos’ (the fungi)
or Briófitas (bryophytes)
Day 3: Botanical trail and the ‘Cua Cua’ river wetlands
Day 4: Transportation back to the airport.
Day 2: Pilmaiquén Grasslands and the Fungus or Bryophyte Route.
Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, Chile
After having breakfast, our voyage begins. We’ll dedicate our morning to discovering the amazingly diverse
flora and fauna the Biological Reserve offers. We’ll go to the ‘Los Patos’ (The Ducks) lagoon on 4x4s, found in
the Pilmaiquén grasslands, and after a 15-minute walk we’ll arrive at a fauna-sighting tower, a fantastic way to
witness all the species that make this lagoon their home. Since the lagoon forms from rainwater during the rainy
season, it tends to dry during the summer, showing changes in temperature that create an abundant amount of
food for nesting birds of the area. After 45 minutes we’ll make our way to a second tower, which is located in
front of the Guanacos sector, an ideal place to view the great variety of species of the area. After 30 minutes
of observation, we’ll make our way to the Rio Blanco base camp (which has restrooms available) to enjoy a
variety of barbequed meats, a salad buffet accompanied with a great selection of Chilean red wines.
Once we’ve had lunch, and perhaps a nice siesta on hammocks at the beach, we’ll begin our descent by
vehicle towards our day’s last activity: The Fungi Route. A spyglass and a manual will be provided during our
activity and our expert guide will teach us how to identify the different species that thrive in this Patagonian
Temperate Rainforest. Afterwards we’ll head back to the hotel for a nice dinner and the comfortable
accommodations of the Nothofagus Hotel & Spa.
Day 3: Botanical trail and Cua Cua River Wetlands
Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, Chile
After breakfast we’ll venture towards the Portal Huilo Huilo to begin our
slope-less trek. Despite the trail’s lack of changing elevation, it showcases
several contrasting and beautiful sights. During our easy paced trek, which
lasts approximately 3 hours, our expert guide will accompany us through
the trail giving us the most relevant and interesting anecdotes of each
specie that reside in the riverbanks south of the Río Fuy. We’ll then arrive at
a curious little lagoon and make our return through the area’s grasslands,
which have a beautiful view of the Mocho-Choshuenco volcanic
compound.
We’ll return to the Hotel for lunch and in the afternoon will go on the last
adventure of the Wildlife Safari. We’ll go on a soft Off Road excursion on
4x4s and explore the wetlands of the Cua Cua River, witnessing a
surprising diversity of birds, from a great variety of different duck species to
the native black neck swan. In some selected areas we’ll go on short walks
through parallel trails and finish the excursion back on vehicle. We’ll arrive
at the Quilmio Bridge to enjoy some coffee/tea/yerba matte/hot
chocolate and then return to the hotel. We’ll then enjoy our last meal
together, share the photos and videos from our adventures and enjoy our
last night in the Reserve.
Day 4: Day of Return
Accommodation
Nothofagus Hotel & Spa
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 (Included in Program’s Fee)
22 mt2 room
Superior Room (Upgrade)
Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve towards Puerto Montt Airport
38 mt2 room
After a restful night we'll enjoy breakfast and make our way towards Puerto
Montt’s Airport.
Starting/Ending Points of Program
Pick-up/Drop-off Options:
Prices & Facts
Program Code: NAT 01
Seasons Available: Year-Round
Scheduled Outings: By request
Program’s Focus: Flora & Fauna sightings
Pricing
Pricing available from November 2015 through June 2016
Base fee per person for a double room: USD 976 p.p.
Single Room: + USD 419
Child Rate shared or additional bed: USD 488
Upgrade Options for Accommodations available
Includes
-
3 nights in standard room, “Nothofagus Lodge & spa”
All transportation mentioned in the itinerary
Bilingual guide. Spanish/English.
Ratio Guide to Group 1:9
Meals
Day 1: Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast, Box Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Breakfast
Does Not Include
- Flight Tickets
- Drinks and snacks not included in the meal
program
- Traveler’s Insurance. We recommend getting
a personal policy for this type of trip.
- Personal Items
- Gratuity for guides and hotel staff.
Puerto Montt Airport/ City of Puerto Varas
Temuco Airport/ City of Temuco
Pucón
Panguipulli
San Martín de Los Andes, Argentina
Please contact our sales department to find out more
information about pick-up/drop-off Schedules for the
aforementioned locations.
Itinerary Modifications
The climate in Chilean Patagonia tends to be erratic and changing, even more so in areas bordering the
mountain range, where the Biological Reserve is located. In case that the climate, or other exterior factor, forces
us to change the itinerary of all programs, the company reserves the right to change the activities without a
discount or additional cost. We have several other activities to offer if such events do occur. This way we make
sure that you get the most out of your stay here in the reserve.
Transport
All transportation specified in the program is
done on 4x4 Jeeps and Pick-Up Trucks, each
one with room for 6 people: 4 passengers, a
guide and a driver. All 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 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 Demands
The programs offered at the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve demand a relative amount of physical effort. The
program “Wildlife Safari” is of low physical demands. The trekking portion is relatively short and of low difficulty
since the terrain is in good conditions. Like all programs of varied activity, this program requires a healthy
physical disposition.
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.
Don’t Forget!
It’s very important to come prepared for both
summer and winter on all trips. You should bring (for
the Wildlife Safari) 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.
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.