Climbing Volcano Villarrica (2847m), Volcano Lanin (3747m) and full Solar Eclipse

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Activity Type:

Full solar eclipse and Climbing two Volcanos. The program includes the climb of 2 of the most beautiful volcanoes in the Lake District and the River District in the south of Chile. We also get to dicover the natural beauty of this area, from it's forest, lakes and mountains. We will climb 2 classic volcano shape mountains. The lower altitudes of these mountains means we dont need to add extra days for acclimatizing. It's on the summit of Volcano Lanin where you will have the opportunity to observe a unique spectacle of a full solar eclipse. During thsi trip we will come across places of beauty and a natural diversion in a alpine stting. From the summits we have a 360 degree views beyoond description.

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Difficulty:

good fitness

Grade of climb:

Number of days:

6 days, 5 night's

Experience required:

basic climbing and trekking skills

Best time of year:

November to March

Season:

Summer: days are mild and nights are cool

Highlights:

Visiting the lake district in Chile, climbing 2 ultra-prominent peaks, Full solar eclipse.

Participants:

Min 4 - Max 12

Tour starts in:

Temuco (Chile)

Tour ends in:

Temuco (Chile)

Price Detail

Prices include:

• Professional guide for the group, guide ratio 4 : 1, 4 clients to 1 guide
• Meals as mentioned, including drinks at camp meals (B – breakfast, L – Lunch, D – dinner) • Cook
• Full private transport for all days
• Tents etc for 2 nights at Volcano Lanin
• 1 night Hotel (based on double room)
• 2 night’s cabins (shared rooms)
• Entrance to parks, camping fees and permits
• First aid kit

Not Included:

• Personal gear
• Personal insurance
• Drinks and meals in restaurant
• Extra services not mentioned in the program • Tips

Extras not included:

• Return flights, Santiago – Temuco, $240 US each
• Porters, if needed to carry personal equipment on Volcano Lanin, $130 US one way, up to 10 kg’s
• Porters, if needed to carry personal camera equipment on Volcano Lanin, $200 US one way, up to 15 kg’s • Single room supplement $530 US (ask for availability)

Prices:

$ 2430 US each

Other options:

5 day trip with only climbing Volcano Lanin, trip starts on the 12th of December, Price $2100 US per person

Prices for the 2020 season

Itinerary

Title	Description
Day 1, 11th of December: Temuco Airport (360m) - Lago Villarrica, near Pucon town (227m)	Make a connection flight from Santiago airport to Temuco. Meet at Temuco airport and transfer to Pucon, meeting with guide and question time. Free afternoon. 2 hour drive, Hotel Villarica park 4*
Day 2, 12th of December: Lago Villarrica - Volcano Villarrica (2847m) - Curarrehue village (780m)	Early start. We have a 30 minute transfer to the base of the Villarrica volcano, from where start our climb. The first part follows a small trail and higher up we have snow fields to the summit. On the summit we can see the lava and smoke coming out of the crater. Same way back down. Once back down we make a transfer to Curarrehue village. Here we get ready for the two day climb on Volcano Lanin. Vertical accent 1450m / 4760 1 hour drive, 6 - 7 hour climb (BLD) Cabins on farm, 5 people to 1 cabin
Day 3, 13th of December: Curarrehue village - Camp 1 (3000m)	Today we have a 1 hour drive to the start of the trail head. At the trail head we trek up to the camp 1. Trail goes through forest and if front of us the volcano Lanin. Camp will already be set up once we arrive. 1 hour drive, 4 -5 hour trek (BLD) Camping
Day 4, 14th of December: Camp 1 - Summit of Volcano Lanin (3710m) - Camp 1 (Solar Eclipse day)	Another early start for the summit. Today is not as long as the other climbs. We start on the lower slops through volcanic ash and higher up we meet to the snow line where we need to use crampons. On a clear day we have amazing views of all the lakes and the other volcanos in the area. Same way back down. Vertical ascent 700m / 2300 ft Once back at camp we can see the full Solar Eclipse. Details about the Solar Eclipse Duration of totality:2 hours, 49 minutes, 29 seconds Partial begins: 14 Dec at 11:42:32 am Full begins: 14 Dec at 1:04:58 pm Maximum: 14 Dec at 1:05:13 pm Full ends: 14 Dec at 1:05:30 pm Partial ends: 14 Dec at 2:32:01 pm 6 - 8 hour climb (BLD) Camping
Day 5, 15th of December: Camp 1 - Curarrehue village	An easy day today. After breakfast we trek back down to the road. Transfer to Curarrehue village. 3 - 4 hour trek, 1 hour drive (BLD) Cabins up to 5 people in one cabin
Day 6, 16th of December: Curarrehue village- Temuco - Santiago Airport	Drive back to Temuco and take flight back to Santiago airport Transfer to airport, 2 - 3 hour drive, 1 hour flight (B) END of SERVICES

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