Itinerary
Come and enjoy with us 4 days of adventure through the Andean Araucanía and let yourself be surprised by the wonders of this place. All this accompanied by a comforting relax in our Casa Río.
Day 1
Pick up at Temuco airport (transport shared with the entire group) and transfer towards Malalcahuello, commune of Curacautín, approx. 1hr 40 min trip.
Arrival at Casa Río. Free afternoon to enjoy the facilities.
Dinner at home.
Day 2
Breakfast
Bicycle: MTB Cordillera las Roots / Ciclovia Lonquimay An activity that will take you to cross the entire Las Roots mountain range. an ascension along the R-89 route full of incredible vegetation and the most impressive viewpoints in the city.
Araucanía Andina and then descend to the city of Lonquimay where we will eat our box lunches and give ourselves a break. Then we will begin the return to Casa Rio along the 19 kilometers of cycle path recycled from the old railway line of the “El tren de la Araucanía” that will fill us with mountain landscapes and history.
Distance: 50k
Elevation: 1,100m ↑ 1,150m ↓
Duration: 4 hours
Return home and free afternoon
Dinner at home.
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Day 3
Breakfast
Bicycle:
This is a day that will take us from the slopes of the imposing Sierra Nevada volcano to the calm waters of the Cautín River.
We will start early in the morning with an enduro circuit surrounded by forests of Lengas, Cohigues and Araucarias that will take us to ascend the northern edge of the Sierra volcano snowfall where we can eat a delicious box lunch with a surprising view. And then Descend along unique bicycle trails in Araucanía.
Distance: 7k
Elevation: 600m
Duration: 4 hours
In the afternoon we will go on a friendly kayak descent down the Cautín River. The view to Lonquimay volcano, the diverse wildlife and its calm waters make this activity a memorable instance of connection with nature and tranquility.
Distances: 5k
Duration: 2 hours
Coming home
dinner at home
Day 4
Breakfast
Bicycle: On this day we will combine Mb, route and cycle path in an activity that will take us to continue traveling the historic route of the Araucanía train accompanied by mountain roads and unparalleled panoramic views of the Lonquimay volcano. All this to end in a rustic jar of hot springs that the Blanco Canyon offers us.
Distance: 40k
Elevation: 270m↑ 475m↓
Duration: 3 hours plus time in hot springs.
Coming home.
Dinner at home.
Day 5
Breakfast.
Pick up and transfer to Temuco airport (shared transportation for the entire group).
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Where is Casa RÃo Lodge located?We are in Malalcahuello commune of CuracautÃn Region of AraucanÃa, Chile. From the Capital Santiago it is possible to arrive by car or plane. Car: Distance of 718 km. When leaving Santiago you must take route 5 south to the town of Victoria, then continue to CuracautÃn, from there advance 30 km to Malalcahuello. Plane: You can take a plane from the city of Santiago to Temuco. The distance from Temuco to Malalcahuello is 140 km. Our programs include transfer for the entire group from the Temuco airport.
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¿Cuál es el valor diferencial de Casa RÃo Experience?En Casa RÃo Experience, cada detalle está diseñado para conectar contigo y con la naturaleza. Ofrecemos experiencias únicas, adaptadas a cada temporada, que combinan aventura, relajación y sostenibilidad en un entorno natural exclusivo. Desde actividades personalizadas en la cordillera hasta momentos inolvidables en paisajes únicos, nuestro compromiso es hacer de cada visita una vivencia auténtica y memorable. Aquà no solo disfrutas, transformas tu forma de vivir la naturaleza.
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What is the Weather like in Malalcahuello?Malalcahuello has an oceanic climate. Rain falls on all months of the year. The annual temperature is 16° and the average annual precipitation is 989 mm, the average humidity is 80%. Between the months of November and April it is characterized by having a pleasant temperature and little precipitation. During the months between May and October temperatures drop and therefore precipitation increases. During the months between June and October we have low temperatures and snow, making it a perfect time for winter sports.
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What are the perfect months for randonnée practice?Between September and November