Central Chile Hiking - Snowshoeing - Bird Watching - Road Trips
Condor Circuit: Hiking - 5 or 6 days - Hard
Come to enjoy one of the best hikes in the world. We are going to cross from Altos de Lircay Reserve to 7 Tazas National Park through the mountains assisted by packhorses.
You will be immersed in an amazing variety of landscapes, from the nice Nothofagus Chilean forest to lava fields and lava sand, river crossings, gorgeous forest, and amazing lava fields by foothills of volcanoes. Prepare yourself for breathtaking wild hot springs in the middle of the mountain and the best hiking experience you will ever have had.
Highlights: amazing variety of landscapes / volcanoes /hot springs / lava fields / gorgeous forest / waterfalls / assisted by pack horses / private transport
Available alternatives: 5 & 6 days
Itinerary
Day 1: Among Nothofagus forest
Santiago - Altos de Lircay - Enladrillado Camp
Transport from Santiago to "Altos de Lircay Reserve". From the beginning of the path we will be immersed in a wide Nothofagus variety of trees. In fall we will be amazed by the red color of the oaks. We will walk by a forest of 500 years. Enjoy this peaceful day walking easy inside the gorgeous forest.
Day 2: Volcanoes, rivers, and waterfalls
Enladrillado Camp - El venado Camp
In the morning you will witness the breathtaking view of the huge Descabezado Grande Volcano surrounded by lava fields and forest. In 1933 the Volcano made a huge explosion, the ashes crossed the Atlantic Ocean and reached South Africa. You will be able to see old "Cypress of the Mountain" forest and the gorgeous Despalmado Waterfall and test your adventure spirit in the river crossing.
Day 3: Lava fields and Hotsprings
El Venado Camp - Blanquillo Hot Springs
From our camp, the landscapes will change dramatically. We will leave behind the forest and start walking over dry lava fields. Amazing lagoons surrounded by rock walls will amaze us. At the end of the day we will reach Blanquillo Hot Springs where you can relax your body in the natural ponds with amazing views of the volcano and valley.
Day 4: Lava dunes, oasis, and hot springs
Blanquillo Hot Springs - Azufre Hot Springs
Prepare for crossing amazing lava dunes at 25000 meters, some of them are crossed by streams between the dunes, creating an oasis with flowers and grasslands (depending on the season). At the beginning of spring the dunes could be covered by snow in some parts of the path.
We'll finish our day in the waters of Azufre Hot Springs
Day 5: Impressive landscapes of mountains and lagoons
El Azufre Hot Springs - Las Animas Lagoon
This day you can enjoy incredible views of the mountains covered with glaciers, oases, and white dunes as we descend to the lagoon where we will make our next camping site.
Día 6: Waterfalls: Las 7 tazas
Las Animas - English Camp - Transport to Santiago
We will continue our descent, entering into the National Park 7 Tazas where we will penetrate the wonderful forests of Nothofagus. Incredible views of mountains and a series of waterfalls and waterfalls are waiting for us.
Warning:
- This activity could include, driving by land roads, sudden changes in weather, hiking under the strong sun.
- The schedule may change due to unexpected weather conditions.
- Guides have the last call in critical decisions and required the cooperation of every client.
- Hiking times are estimates based on the average passengers and will depend on the strength of the group and the climate conditions.
- Guides are at your service, but cooperation will be needed in group tasks such as camp building and cooking
Duration of the tour
Day 1: 4,5 hrs / Day 2: 4,5 hrs / Day 3: 5 hrs (hiking) / Day 4: 5 hrs (hiking) / Day 5: 5 hrs (hiking) / Day 6: 5 hrs (hiking)
Transportation time
4 hours of transportation on the car from Santiago to the starting point.
Technical data
Miles covered each day: Day 1: 10 km / 6.5 miles (pack horse) / Day 2: 14 km / 9 miles (pack horse) / Day 3: 10.5 km / 7 miles (pack horse) / Day 4: 16.5 km / 11 miles (pack horse) / Day 5: 16 km / 10 miles (pack horse) / Day 6: 16.5 km / 11 miles (pack horse)
Season
November to April
Requirements
The age of participants must be between 14 to 75 years old. The physical and medical conditions must be compatible with activity (When in doubt, please ask).
What's included
Includes all, except your gear: clothes, sleeping bag and sleeping pad (rent available)
- Guides
- Private transportation from your hotel or meeting point.
- Camping gear: tents, cooking staff, meal staff for every passenger
- Every breakfast, snack, and meal needed during the trip.
- Packhorses
- Hotspring and camp fees.
- First aid kit
- VHF Radio and Satelital Phone
What's not included
- Personal Clothing (Please check "Gear")
- Personal Insurance
- Sleeping bag and sleeping pad (rental available)
- duffel bag
- small backpack (rent available)
What to bring:
Recommended personal gear list: Checklist equipment Condor Circuit. Rental available for a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and some other items.