{"id":185,"date":"2013-07-02T22:26:25","date_gmt":"2013-07-02T20:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=185"},"modified":"2013-10-02T20:32:37","modified_gmt":"2013-10-02T18:32:37","slug":"vulkan-aktiv-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/en\/packages-daytrips\/seengebiet\/vulkan-aktiv-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Volcano Hiking Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n        <style type='text\/css'>\r\n            #gallery-2 {\r\n                margin: auto;\r\n            }\r\n            #gallery-2 .gallery-item {\r\n                float: left;\r\n                margin-top: 10px;\r\n                text-align: center;\r\n                width: 33%;           }\r\n            #gallery-2 img {\r\n                border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n            }\r\n            #gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\r\n                margin-left: 0;\r\n            }\r\n        <\/style>\r\n        <!-- see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php -->\r\n        <div id='gallery-2' class='gallery-images gallery galleryid-185'><dl class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <dt class='gallery-icon'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PD_Seengebiet_4_1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PD_Seengebiet_4_1-240x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"PD Seengebiet 4\" \/><\/a>\r\n            <\/dt>\r\n                <dd class='gallery-caption'>\r\n                Vulkan-Aktiv-Tour\r\n                <\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <dt class='gallery-icon'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PD_Seengebiet_4_2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PD_Seengebiet_4_2-240x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"PD Seengebiet 4\" \/><\/a>\r\n            <\/dt>\r\n                <dd class='gallery-caption'>\r\n                Vulkan-Aktiv-Tour\r\n                <\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <dt class='gallery-icon'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PD_Seengebiet_4_3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PD_Seengebiet_4_3-240x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"PD Seengebiet 4\" \/><\/a>\r\n            <\/dt>\r\n                <dd class='gallery-caption'>\r\n                Vulkan-Aktiv-Tour\r\n                <\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <dt class='gallery-icon'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PD_Seengebiet_4_4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PD_Seengebiet_4_4-240x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"PD Seengebiet 4\" \/><\/a>\r\n            <\/dt>\r\n                <dd class='gallery-caption'>\r\n                Vulkan-Aktiv-Tour\r\n                <\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <dt class='gallery-icon'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PD_Seengebiet_4_5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PD_Seengebiet_4_5-240x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"PD Seengebiet 4\" \/><\/a>\r\n            <\/dt>\r\n                <dd class='gallery-caption'>\r\n                Vulkan-Aktiv-Tour\r\n                <\/dd><\/dl>\r\n            <br style='clear: both;' \/>\r\n        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Travel Type:<\/strong> Active<br \/>\n<strong>Duration:<\/strong> 7 Days<\/p>\n\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\tjQuery(document).ready(function($){\tjQuery(\"ul.tabs-nav\").tabs(\"> .pane\"); }); <\/script>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"post-tabs\">\n\t\t\n<ul class=\"tabs-nav\">\n<li>Tour Description<\/li>\n<li>Gear<\/li>\n<li>Notes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pane\">\n\t\t\n<strong>Day 1 \u2013 Temuco \u2013 Curacaut\u00edn<\/strong><br \/>\nArrival at Temuco airport. Get to know Temuco during a city tour, which will introduce you to the colourful life of its traditional markets. Afterwards, a traditional Mapuche round house or ruca is visited, located slightly outside Temuco, where the owner Sra Juanita will be delighted to tell you about the culture and history, as well as about the present situation, of the indigenous Mapuche, who were the original inhabitants of this region. Sra Juanita belongs to a group known as the \u2018Casa de la Mujer Mapuche\u2019 (The House of Mapuche Women), who also manage a craftwork shop in Temuco.<br \/>\nAfter this informative visit, the tour continues to Curacaut\u00edn, where you will stay the night in the Hotel del Campo, located about 5mi outside town. The name means \u2018Country Hotel\u2019 and is very apt, because the house lies in splendid isolation. It has tastefully decorated rooms, as well as holiday houses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 2 \u2013 Lonquimay volcano and Navidad crater<\/strong><br \/>\nA full-day\u2019s hike on the Lonquimay volcano is planned for you today. The ascent begins near Malacahuello, initially leading through dense forests. Individual araucaria trees begin to appear from an elevation of around 900m\/2,953ft. With increasing altitude; you walk through natural araucaria forests until the tree line is reached, at around 1,500m\/4,921ft, where a wonderful panoramic view opens up. The lunar landscape of Lonquimay\u2019s lava fields presents a stark contrast to the evergreen forest. After the 4-hour ascent, a bus stands ready for you at a small ski centre, from where your journey continues for several miles via a panoramic route, to reach the Navidad crater. The volcano most recently erupted on Christmas Day, 1988, so the crater left behind was therefore christened \u2018Navidad\u2019 \u2013 the Christmas Crater. An undemanding 1hr-2hrs long hiking route leads through ash fields to the edge of the crater.<br \/>\nThe return drive to the overnight accommodation at your hotel is towards evening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 3 \u2013 Conguillio National park and Nevados de Sollipulli <\/strong><br \/>\nOn day two of your journey, you traverse the Conguillio National park from north to south and then commence your hike. The active Llaima volcano that towers above all has caused immense lava fields here, and you will see the evidence of the latest eruptions from 2007. Your hike will take you to the Sierra Nevada mountain chain, from where there are superb views of the Llaima volcano, and the surrounding lakes that dot the deeply green indigenous forests with splashes of blue. The umbrella-shaped araucaria trees that give the region their name can also be seen. They have survived almost unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs and are native to Chile, though otherwise they are rare. Towards evening, you depart from the Conguillio National park in a 4&#215;4 vehicle which can manage the steep unmade road up to the Nevados de Sollipulli Ecocamp. Relax in wood hot tubs under the southern hemisphere\u2019s canopy of stars after an exciting day, followed by a hearty supper in the large and comfortable eating tent. Accommodation at the Ecocamp.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong><em> Easy, the hike is customizalbe, between 1,5 and 3 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 4 \u2013 Ascent to the Nevados de Sollipulli volcano<\/strong><br \/>\nToday you will hike to the giant crater of Nevados de Sollipulli (16 sq km\/6sq mi), South America\u2019s largest crater, which is entirely filled by a glacier. The trek leads through araucaria forests as far as the tree line, and from then onwards, across the volcano\u2019s ash and lava fields. Depending on snow conditions during spring, it can sometimes become necessary to use crampons on the higher elevations. Even in this case, however, the hike remains technically simple and suitable for beginners as well. At the summit, there are breath-taking views of several volcanos and the giant glacier in the crater. The descent follows a different route, past several lagoons. On your return, a warm hot tub awaits you for relaxation once more, as well as a delicious supper at the Ecocamp.<\/p>\n<p><em>This hike takes between 6hrs-7hrs<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 5 \u2013 Sollipulli \u2013 Puc\u00f3n and the Villarrica caves<\/strong><br \/>\nToday the journey continues from Sollipulli to Puc\u00f3n, from where you can explore the mighty Villarrica volcano and its fascinating lava caves. The entrance to the \u2018underworld\u2019 of the Villarrica volcano is just 12km\/7mi from Puc\u00f3n. The caves are a stone witness to the many erruptions of this very active volcano. The tunnels were created about two million years ago, when the upper layer of the giant lava flow coming out of Villarrica volcano began to solidify in contact with cold air, while the lower layers of the lava flow continued. Today it is possible to penetrate up to 300m\/984ft into the caves, and see a lava flow from the inside.The excursion of around one hour is accompanied by an experienced tour guide. Afterwards, you continue to the Rucapillan ski centre in the Villarrica National park, for a stroll, and to enjoy the views from above ground. Afterwars return to your hotel in Puc\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 6 \u2013 Hiking in the El Ca\u00f1i Nature Reserve<\/strong><br \/>\nToday you have a choice between two hiking tours:<br \/>\nYou can take a discovery tour of the El Ca\u00f1i Nature Reserve, where one of the earth\u2019s most ancient tree species is protected: the araucaria. In addition, endangered animal species, such as the condor, puma, pudu and Darwin\u2019s frog are resident here. The day begins early in the morning, at an elevation of 400m\/1,312ft. A beautiful hiking route leads past small lagoons and through ancient forest that regularly includes araucaria trees. The route covers an increase of 1000m\/3,281ft in altitude, but the exertions of the hike are rewarded by a breath-taking view of the Villarrica volcano and lake, as well as of the active Llaima volcano and of the Quetrupill\u00e1n volcano. It is especially nice to enjoy the panoramic views through the branches of the araucaria trees that crowd into view from all sides. After the descent, return drive to the hotel. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong><em>middle, 6 hours approx.<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alternatively: Ascent to the Villarrica volcano<\/strong><br \/>\nTake an early morning drive accompanied by your tour guide to the ski centre of Rucapillan, set at 1,400m\/4,593ft in the Villarrica National park. From there, you can either begin the ascent directly, or travel an additional 400m\/1,312ft of elevation by chairlift. The ascent to the crater takes around 4hrs-5hrs using the chairlift first, and 5hrs-6hrs without. Several short rest stops are made during the climb. The effort of the ascent is rewarded with spectacular views into the crater at the summit, as well as by views of the many surrounding volcanoes. With a bit of luck, you can even see lava bubbling at the bottom of the crater and observe glowing spurts: a spectacle you don\u2019t see every day! Towards 3pm in the afternoon, you begin the descent, which is rather unusual: kitted out with specially adapted clothing, you slide down the volcano on snow chutes!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 7 \u2013 Puc\u00f3n \u2013 Temuco<\/strong><br \/>\nTransfer to Temuco airport<br \/>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pane\">\n\t\t\nGood hiking boots, all-weather clothing.<br \/>\nAppropriate equipment for the ascrnto to the villarrica Volcano, such as crampons and ice picks, are provided.<br \/>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pane\">\n\t\t\nThe ascent to the Villarrica Volcano is dependent on the weather and volcanic activity. It requires good physical fitness.<br \/>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travel Type: Active Duration: 7 Days<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"parent":101,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Vulkan-Aktiv-Tour Volcano Hiking Tour - travelArt","description":"Vulkan-Aktiv-Tour Vulkan-Aktiv-Tour Vulkan-Aktiv-Tour Vulkan-Aktiv-Tour Vulkan-Aktiv-Tour Art der Reise: Aktiv Dauer: 7 Tage Tourverlauf Ausr\u00fcstung Anmerkungen"},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-185","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/185","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=185"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/185\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/101"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}