Calbuco Volcano Day Hike
Casually earth day with a sunny autumn evening when the volcano begun to erupt shaping an amazing landscape on the sky. Along with its neighbor Osorno, is one of Chile's most active volcanoes. It is located 11 km south of Lake Llanquihue and 30 km NE of the town of Puerto Mont in the Lake District in southern Chile. Calbuco volcano consists mainly of blocky lava flows and tephra layers, and its summit is truncated by a 400-500 m wide summit crater. Debris avalanches from Calbuco have reached Lake Llanquihue. One of the largest historical eruptions in southern Chile took place from Calbuco in 1893-1894. It ended with the formation of a lava dome in the summit crater. Later eruptions have enlarged the lava-dome complex. This volcano erupted last 22nd April 2015. Calbuco Volcano is the third most active Volcano in the Region after Villarica and Llaima with 2003 meters above sea level.
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Calbuco Volcano Day Hike
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What's included in Calbuco Volcano Day Hike
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Hike 8 Kms to walk one way,5 miles 1.30 hrs to the view point and 1.30 hours walk more up to the refuge, 2.30 hrs down back . Starts at : Puerto Varas, 9:00 am Ends at: Puerto Varas, 18:00 pm Location: Volcán Calbuco, Reserva Natural Llanquihue. Difficulty level: If we reach the view point: Easy-medium 1,5 hrs one way.- Reaching the Mountain Hut: Medium-high. 3,30 hrs one way depending on the pace and weather conditions. Duration: 8-9 hours in total, 1.10 hours drive from Pto Varas or 40 minutes from Pto Montt to the park. Transportation: Private vehicle. Equipment you need: Snacks, water bottle 1.5 litre. Trekking shoes, waterproof rain jacket, waterproof pants, sun protection (sunglasses, hat) warm clothes according to season and weather (Gloves, woolen hat) Included: Private transportation. Entrance fee to the parking, box lunch, private professional guide with Wilderness First Responder Certificate (WFR) and knowledgeable in native flora and fauna. Terrain: Walk along basalt rock and muddy, slippery sections. In the shade of unforgettable forest with sunny sections and amazing landscape. Gradient: Mostly uphill ascent 700 meters up and down.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Sandwich, fruit, snack. dried fruits.
- WFR Certified Professional Trekking Guide
- Walking poles can be hired at 15 u$ per day per pair. Please request these at the time of booking.
- Bottled water
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
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We can pick you at the preferred hotel. Please let us know the address in advance.