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 wide nothofagus variety of trees. In fall we will be amazed by the red color of the oaks. We will walk by 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 amazed us. At the end of the day we will reach to 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 oasis with flowers and grass lands (depending on the season). In 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 sand 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 of weather, hiking under strong sun.
• Schedule may change due to unexpected weather conditions.
• Guides have the last call in critical decisions and required 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 hour 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

Age of participants must be between 14 to 75 years old. Physical and medical condition must be compatible with activity (When in doubt, please ask).

What's included

Includes all, except your personal 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: Check list equipment Condor Circuit. Rental available in sleeping bag, sleeping pad and some other items.