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Private tour in Puerto Montt Maria A
Excursion to Alerce Andino National Park.
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Welcome to ToursbyLocals.com! Hello everyone! I’m María, and I’m excited to be part of this incredible team since 2019. I can't wait to share my passion for guiding in the stunning Lake District region with all of you. A Little About Me Adventure has always been my companion! With a deep love for hiking, biking, and horse riding across the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia, I bring over 20 years of experience to the table, starting my journey back in 1998. In 2013, I founded Patagonia Trails in Puerto Varas, Chile. There’s nothing I cherish more than connecting travelers with the hidden gems of my homeland and fostering a sense of community.My friends and colleagues affectionately call me "La María," and you’ll often find me exploring the beautiful trails of Frutillar, Osorno Volcano, Lake Llanquihue, Lake Emerald, and other enchanting spots in this pristine area of lakes and mountains. I invite you to discover this Volcanic Land through my eyes. Together, we’ll explore, share stories, laugh, and, most importantly, make lasting friendships while enjoying life! To ensure you have the best experience possible, I focus entirely on you. A Bit More About Me: CertificationsWilderness First Responder since 2003, consistently up to date. Registered guide at SERNATUR (National Tourism Service of Chile). Degree in Environmental Analysis with a focus on environmental journalism since 1997. InterestsBirdwatching enthusiast, certified by the Ornithological Association of the Plata (1999). Completed courses on Animal Behavior and studied Italian at Dante Alighieri, San Miguel de Tucumán (2016). Volunteer ExperienceVolunteered at the GUIRA OGA Bird Sanctuary in Misiones and at Loitokitok School in Kenya. Guiding Experience: I’ve guided in renowned parks such as Torres del Paine and Vicente Pérez Rosales, among many other spectacular destinations. Memorable Adventures: I’ve had the privilege of summiting Mount Kilimanjaro and Toubkal, trekking the High Inca Trail in Peru, exploring the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, and my favorite, the W Trek in Torres del Paine. I’ve also participated in two-week horse riding expeditions between Chile and Argentina. I’m here to make your experience truly unforgettable, and I can’t wait to share this wonderful region with you! See you soon! María
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Eco Walk and birdwatching.Visiting the rainforest close to the coast.
Overview of your Puerto Montt tour
So many times I have enjoyed these trails that the Alerce Andino National Park (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve) prevails for its enchantment on teaching a lot about chilean flora and forest environment. A good area for birdwatching in Puerto Montt. We will depart from the hotel and take the route Carretera Austral southwards, winding around the beautiful forested fjord of Reloncaví, beneath its snow-capped Andean mountains. The Carretera Austral is also known as route. 7, and it begins just outside the city limits of Puerto Montt, following the coast of Reloncaví Sound to the southern most hamlet called Villa O'Higgins. We will reach Parque Nacional Alerce Andino. This 39, 255-hectare (96, 960-acre) park is home to the alerce (fitzroyacupresoides), which is often compared to the sequoia for its thick diameter and height. These venerable giants can live more than 3, 000 years, making them the second-oldest tree, after the American bristlecone pine
Your Puerto Montt tour itinerary
•Pick up from the meeting location in Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas •Drive to the National Park along the Carretera Austral from where we can choose one of two types of hikes. • 3 hours return hike to the Laguna Sargazo exploring different trails on the way which lead to the main one. •Or the 19 kilometres, or 11, 8 miles hike to Laguna El triángulo timings are as follow: 1. 30 hours to the Waterfall of the Rio Chaicas and 1. 15 hours more walk to the Laguna Triangulo, 2-½ hours back down to the park ranger's office. •Ends at: Puerto Varas, 18:30 pm this will depend •Difficulty level: To the waterfall and Laguna Sargazo : Easy. •Duration: 3 hours return hike to Laguna Sargazo or the waterfall. •8-9 hours total, to Laguna Triangulo. •1 hour drive from Pto Varas or 40 minutes from Puerto Montt to the park. •Equipment you need: Water bottle, trekking shoes, rain jacket, sun protection (sunglasses, hat) wind and/water-proof
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
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Puerto Varas, Los Lagos, Chile
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