Half day horse back riding tour

Horse riding

If you prefer more adventurous option make a trip with our well trained horses through native forest to waterfalls, lakes and rivers.

 

We have well trained horses for all levels (beginner, intermediate & advanced). We speak English, German, Spanish and Portuguese. We provide all equipment and a picnic lunch.

Half-day ride

The horse back riding guides

Mapuche Tour (approx. 4 hours, min. 2 people) $16.000 pesos

This is a half day ride where you will enjoy the beauty of the Mapuche countryside, see various native trees, view the Villarrica and Lanin volcanoes and observe the local farm life. We provide a picnic on the shores of the beautiful green “Curilafquen” lagoon and you can even take a swim if you feel like it!

Full-day ride

 

Waterfalls Tour (approx. 7 hours, min 2 people) $22.000 pesos

Leaving after breakfast, this excursion takes us by the crystal clear waters of the river Palguin and through the stunning landscapes of our Mapuche countryside. We will visit several waterfalls and will picnic beside the waterfall of "Salto Palguin” and the brave ones can take a cool swim in the waterfall pools.

3 Day Trek

Panqui Hot Springs (2 nights, 3 days) $150.000 pesos

On this 3 day trek, we ride through an ancient primeval forest and spend two nights at the natural hot springs of Panqui. This is a thermal bath on both sides of “Apple Creek” which flows through the retreat centre, feeding various pools designed for your relaxation. You can enjoy delicious vegetarian meals, and choose from a range of aromatherapeutic massages, such as Watsu or Reiki. What more could you wish for after a day on horseback? On the second day we ride further up to a hidden lagoon in the Araucaria (Monkey Puzzle) forest, returning again that night to the hot springs. In the price is included all accommodation and meals for all 3 days.

All Tours include:

-English, German and Spanish/Portuguese speaking guide
-Picnic Lunch
-All equipment
-Entrance fees

Bring:

-Water
-Sunglasses
-Camera
-Hat
-Suncream
-Raincoat
-Swimsuit
-Towel

Walks:

1. ‘In and around’ the Kila-Leufu farm (easy)

A 1½ hour walk through the 150 hectares of the Kila-Leufu Farm and to where the three rivers Cabedañe, Palguin and Trancura meet. Here you can relax whilst enjoying the beautiful views of the volcanoes.

2. The Mapuche walk (intermediate)

The Mapuche walk

A half-day walk which leads through the Mapuche countryside and a beautiful native forest where you can enjoy the silence and tranquillity. You can then continue on to Lake Curilafquen, have a break, picnic and go for a swim.

3. Lakes and Hot-Springs of Menetue and San Luis (intermediate)

A full day’s walk where you cross the river Trancura either by boat or the hanging bridge. Then continue to the viewing point where you will see the three volcanoes: Villarrica, Quetrupillan and Lanin. Travel on through the famous native forest of the region and then take a break by one of the lakes. You can stop at the Hot springs of San Luis or Menetue, then return to the main road (Camino Internacional), hitchhike or take a bus back for the remaining 5km to the farm.

4. Waterfalls (intermediate)

A full day’s walk to the several spectacular waterfalls (from 45m to 75m high), Salto la China, Salto el Puma, Salto el Leon and Salto Palguin. The walk allows you to appreciate the region’s typical fauna and flora. You can picnic at the bottom of the waterfalls and then walk or hitchhike back to the farm.

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5. National Park Huerquehue (intermediate)

Entrance Fee: $4000 pesos A peaceful walk through a native forest with very old (approx. 1000 years) Araucaria trees and typical fauna and flora of the region. It’s a perfect hike for all nature lovers and those who wish to see the famous lakes and their intense colours (Laguna Verde, Laguna Toro, Laguna Chica). You could spend one, two or even three days hiking around on these well-marked tracks. To get there, you’d better leave early and take a bus directly from Kila-Leufu to Pucon, then change bus directly to the National Park. Daily buses to the park from Pucon: leave at 8.30am, 13.00pm, 16.00pm to the park. Returning from the parkto Pucon at 10.00am, 14.30pm and 17.30pm (The journey takes about 1 hour one way).

 

Organised Tours

- The natural hot springs of Panqui by night

After dinner we leave for a 45 min car drive through the native forest, to end up admiring the beautiful sky-scape (the moon and stars), having a thermal or mud bath or even a choice of massage – ‘Watsu-aquatic’, ‘Shiatsu’ or ‘Aromatherapy’. Hot springs are definitely worth a visit! (Don’t forget to bring a bottle of wine).

We also have 3 hot springs close by which can be reached by bike or walking.

- Volcano Villarrica

An amazing experience to climb an active volcano (there are not so many possibilities in the world to climb an active volcano with such easy access). You will have fantastic views of the surrounding area and be able to look into the crater. Fee varies according to the season. Night climbing also available.

- Rafting & Kayaking

Kayaking

There are two options, the “alto” (high - level 5) and the “bajo” (low - level 3) Rio Trancura. Time takes between 1½ and 3 hours in total. The agency provides wet suit and life jacket. Bring your own swim suit.