Seakayaking and hiking amidst Araucarias and Volcanoes (2 days)

In the middle of the Araucanía region, almost 700 km south of Santiago and 148 km north of Temuco, is where you'll find this beautiful nature stronghold of 60,000 hectares of protected mountains.  

It's deep valleys and steep hills covered with araucarias, show the great scars left by the flow of lava from Llaima Volcano (3.125 m)  which rises from the center. Lake Conguillío was formed here some centuries ago by the blockage of the sierra's snow drainage due to the flow of lava. In the depths of the crystalline waters you can still see raised  trunks of flooded trees.

This park is distinguished by it's abundance of beautiful trees typical to our country: the Araucarias. These majestic trees are between 600 and 1200 years old, sufficient enough to realize the ephemeral of our existence. This paradise was declared a protected area in 1950 and is an excellent place for nature lovers to come into contact with the secrets and attractions of our land. 

Here we will find beautiful crystalline lagoons surrounded by native forests and sharp mountains, in addition to hawks, woodpeckers, black necked swans, varieties of ducks, pumas and South American culpeo foxes among others. 

Itinerary

Day 1: At 8AM we meet in Temuco and start our trip to Conguillío National Park. Once we arrive and after a safety talk and a complete explanation of paddling stroks and rescue starts the sea kayak paddling through this magical place surrounded by thousand year old araucarias and the impressive presence of Llaima Volcano. Lunch during the trip and return in the afternoon. Dinner at campsite under the southern cross.. 

Day 2: Early in the morning starts the trekking to the snow covered Sierra from an altitude of 700m up to a kingdom of araucarias, at more than 1,500m. From it's viewpoints there are splendid views of Lake  Conguillío and the surrounding summits, before continuing up to the crest of the sierra. The total circuit is 10 km, approximately 5 hours. Return to Temuco in time to take a return bus to Santiago. 

Includes

• Small Groups (safety and less impact)
• Transportation in private van (Temuco -  Conguillío National Park - Temuco).
• Personal Accident Insurance while seakayaking and hiking.
• Park and camping fees.
• All food according to program: (from lunch day 1 till lunch day 2). 
• Complete paddling equipment (Single and double sea kayaks imported from the USA and Germany, expedition models, with  original rudder, spray skirt, paddles, high floatation life jackets, paddling jackets) . Our seakayaks are very comfortable and stable  
• Camping and cooking equipment (2 person tents, tarp) 
• Safety talk and seakayak practice before departure
• Sea kayak english speaking guide with first aid  (Wilderness First Responder Course) , sea kayak rescue knowledge  and NOLS trainning.
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Requirements Swimming expertise  Contemplative attitude and respect for the existing ecosystem.  Physical state and health compatible with the activity to be performed.  Previous indication of any illness or health problem  Strictly abide by the indications of the guides during the trips Positive mental attitude in front of unexpected situations Understand that this is team activity in the outdoors and the participation of each person at each stage is fundamental.   Hospitals and Professional First Aid Care are very far from the place where we will be navigating. Participantes must be healthy and in good physical conditions

• Understand that all activities performed in nature can indicate some risk. 
• Before trip you must turn in a signed form of  Release of Liability. 
• To have read and clearly understand the General Conditions section.  

Note: We must state that the success of this type of trips is subject to unexpected weather and personal situations, so an adventurous spirit and good disposition will be fundamental.

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