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Private tour in Puerto Montt Andres O
Hiking excursion Osorno Volcano La Picada — Desolation Pass - Todos Los Santos Lake
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Born as a "Country boy" in the Southern field of Puerto Varas, Lake District Chile; I was born surrounded by the great Andes mountain range, volcanoes, evergreen forest, lakes, rivers, farmers and "Baqueanos or Gauchos", who gave me their knowledge and wisdom about our root and why we have to respect and love. I've been working in Travel Companies & Lodges for more than 30 years; from the mystic Atacama Desert in Northern Chile, to the desolate South Patagonia in Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego. Also, I was a teacher and Consultant on Rural Tourism Programs in my District. Thanks to God, my family, and my hard work, I've traveled, and I specialized in Adventure Tourism, Leadership, and Business in New Zealand for eighteen months(Scholarship awarded by the Chilean Government - Education Ministry 2010). With academic studies in Tourism Business and Adventure Travel; Administration Degree; Wildlife courses; Native Flowers and Forest courses; Good knowledge in Local Traditions and Wilderness First Responder courses, I believe I can give you a very professional service and a great "Experience of Life" with our Local People and Native Nature; whom they are the most valuable treasure of our land in Patagonia, Chile. I specialize in operating Small Groups for cruise ships, Independent Travelers,s and Tailor Made programs from Araucania, Temuco to Chiloe Island; always focusing on Nature and Local traditions. Explorer and Traveler Friends, I invite you to visit this beautiful Huilliche land; Evergreen Forests; Lakes; Rivers and Volcanoes; land of Baqueanos and Chilotes Navigators; Songs, Myths and Legends in the confines of the World . . . The Chilean Patagonia! Professional backgrounds: 30 Years Guiding; Tour Leader from the Atacama Desert, including Easter Island Rapa Nui to Southern Patagonia, Chile & Argentina. 2015 to present, work as a trip planner in Chile and Argentina for different overseas travel companies and FIT travelers. 2025 Mountain Guide Course ERCHILE, MAY 2025. 2025 Mountaineering and Rescue Techniques Course, Viento Blanco Mountain Club 2025 - 2026. 2024 Wilderness First Responder Credential, CIMA-NASSAR Chile. Valid June 2026. 2024 WAFA Emergency Care & Safety Course Credential, ECSI-AOOS Institute. Valid June 2026. 2022 Emergency Care & Safety Institute Course WAFA by ECSI. Valid September 2024. 2021 Wilderness First Responder Credential, AIDER Canada. Valid June 2023. 2020 Consultant in Rural & Adventure Tourism to present. 2015 Certificate as National Supplier in Adventure Tourism, granted by SERNATUR, Chile. 2015 Active Member of ATTA Association to present. 2014 Active Member of Llanquihue Tour Guides Association to present. 2011-2012 Scholarship in Adventure Tourism & Business Diploma, New Zealand. 2012 Wilderness First Responder WFR- New Zealand. 2011 Certificate as National Tour Guide - Sernatur, Chile. 2011-2012 Rafting, Mountaineering, Rope Systems, and Leadership Diploma, New Zealand. 2009 Wilderness First Responder(WAFA) NOLS Outdoor School of Patagonia. 2008 Bird Watching Techniques UNORCH, Chiloé. 2006 Courses of Local Nature & Culture Interpretation. 2003 Navigation License by the Chilean Navy, Directemar, Chile. 1997 Tourism Degree, Santo Tomas University.
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Soak in the amazing vistas of the Patagonian Andes, Active Volcanoes and pristine LLanquihue and Todos Los Santos Lakes.
Overview of your Puerto Montt tour
We depart from your hotel or pier in Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt and travel along Lake Llanquihue, toward the skirts of Osorno Volcano (2661 m) and the entrance to Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. After 35 km more, at La Picada sector, we start the 5-6 hour climb up the Osorno Volcano on Paso de la Desolación (Desolation Pass). Throughout our excursion, we identify numerous species of forest plants and wildlife. At the viewpoint (1100 masl/3608 ft) we take a break to rest, eat and take photos. Enjoy the panoramic views of Calbuco, Puntiagudo, Tronador, Yates volcanoes, the Patagonian Andes Mountain Range, and LLanquihue and Todos Los Santos Lakes. Then start down the canyon crossing areas of black ash brought down by glacial melt. Our descent ends at Todos Los Santos lake area, where we meet our transportation. Make a photo stop at Petrohue River and Waterfalls(optional visit). Trek Distance 11 Miles/17 Km. *This tour is priced for 4 hikers, but I can accommodate more travelers. Get a Quote!
Your Puerto Montt tour itinerary
-I will pick you up at the meeting point. -We will drive around Llanquihue lake to Cascadas village. -We will drive up to old Picada refuge. Gravel route. -We will start our 11 miles(17 Km) Trekking excursion from this point. Before, Check our stuff. Safety briefing. -We will do several photo stops during the route. Great vistas of LLanquihue Lake, Todos Los Santos Lake, La Picada valley, Santo Domingo Mountain Range, La Picada hills, Volcanoes Osorno, Tronador, Puntiagudo, Calbuco, Yates, Hornopirén and the great Andes Mountain Range. -Lunch at wilderness places. -We will decending by Desolation Pass crossing several lava flow canyons. -We will arrive to Todos los Santos Lake area. Meet our transport. -Petrohue Waterfalls visit. (Optional visit) *Visit according our timetable. Entrance fee not included. -Drive to Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt(Pier, Airport or your Hotel). -End of our Services. *Trek Distance 11 Miles/17 Km. The itinerary can be customized according to your preferences and interests.
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Type: Private Transportation
Private transportation from 1 to 5 in a fully equipped SUV or similar with air-conditioned. Larger groups of up to 20 travellers, can be arranged. Please contact me for a quote.
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