Hiking in the Alerce Andino National Park

The Alerce Andino National Park is one of the most beautiful natural spaces in the Los Lagos region; explore it on this guided hiking experience.

Hiking in the Alerce Andino National Park

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Montt at 9:30 am, and then we'll head south towards the famous Alerce Andino National Park.

After arriving at our destination, we'll embark on an incredible hiking adventure through the Alerce Andino National Park, a protected natural area that never fails to charm its visitors.

Along the way, and to the tunes of the hundreds of endemic birds singing, we'll discover a wide variety of botanical species such as hazelnut trees, myrtles, coihues, and ulmos. Let's learn how to tell them all apart!

This trail, which is approximately 4 kilometers long, will allow us to appreciate the beautiful natural landscapes around the river that flows through this area. What's more, this tour will lead us to the Saltos del Chaica, impressive waterfalls whose thunderous sound is sure to surprise you. You'll have an hour of free time so you can take a dip and enjoy your own picnic in the middle of nature.

Feeling refreshed, we'll climb the last 100 meters towards the mythical thousand-year-old larch tree. Did you know that this ancient tree is 75 meters high? Then, we'll make our way back to the starting point of this hiking tour.

Lastly, we'll get back on the minibus and finish the activity at 4 pm, dropping you back off at your hotel in Puerto Montt.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

On this guided hiking tour, you will experience the natural beauty of Alerce Andino National Park. The itinerary includes pickup at your hotel at 9:30 am, followed by transportation to the park. You will hike a 4-kilometer trail, learning about various plant species and enjoying the sounds of endemic birds. There will be a stop at Saltos del Chaica waterfalls, where you have an hour of free time for swimming and a picnic. After visiting the thousand-year-old larch tree, you will return to the starting point and head back, arriving at your hotel by 4 pm.

Included
Hotel pickup from central Puerto MonttGuided hiking tourFree time at Saltos del Chaica

Not Included
MealsAdditional activities

Meeting Point

This activity only includes pickup from hotels in central Puerto Montt (not apartments). If you're staying in an apartment or hotel located in a more remote area, we'll meet at the entrance to the Ibis Hotel (Diego Portales 1001, 5480000 Puerto Montt, Los Lagos).