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4 Day itinerary in Chile, South America

Cultural Immersion in Chile's Lakes District

Live a unique experience of the hand of the Quinquén community. An unforgettable approach to the Pehuenche culture and experience, in a pristine Cordillera de la Araucanía Valley, surrounded by millenary forests of Pewen (or Araucaria, the base tree of the Pehuenche culture), volcanoes and the Galle... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

Tour Leader

starting point

Temuco

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Kayaking

Skiing/Snowboarding

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Culture & Arts

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Walk into the mountains and ancient forests of the community

2

Do farm work with the family: feed animals, collect chicken eggs, and learn about the livelihood

3

Embark on a weaving and spinning workshop

4

Hike into the holy forest, reach the peak of the hill, and enjoy impressive views of volcanoes

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Temuco to Quinquén

Upon arrival in Temuco airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to Quinquén. Kelu Trufken Trail Alex, a young teacher from the community, will be our local guide in the Kelu Trufken trail. We will walk into the mountains and ancient forests of the community. Thanks to him, we will discover the daily habits of the Mapuche Pehuenche culture, the art of "piñoneo" (gathering of pine nut or Monkey Puzzle tree fruit), one of the main activity in this territory and the intense struggle history of this community for the recovery of its land. - Duration: 2:30 hours / 2 hours walk - Difficulty: Medium After the tour, you will try a delicious lunch made by the community with typical ingredients from the valley. Matetun The Mate is for the Pehuenche people a way to communicate, to connect and listen to each other through words. It is also a welcome ritual to who visit the community. You will live an unforgettable encounter with Don Crescencio, one of the sages of the community, while we enjoy mate and tortilla. This trip is also an invitation to open your senses of listening and learning! After an intense day, enjoy a dinner in the company of the local family where you will be staying.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

place Explore Quinquén

Mountain Life Today, we will wake up early to do farm work with the family: feed animals, collect chicken eggs and walk around learning about the typical Pehuenche livelihood. Los Condores Trail Watching the impressive landscape conformed by Galletué Lake and Batea Mahuida Volcano at the Argentinean border is without any doubt an unmissable of Quinquén. With our local guide, we will hike through this light trail and enjoy the wonderful views and stories of the old Pehuenches in a slow way. - Duration: 2:30 hours / 2 hours walk - Difficulty: Medium After the tour, you will try a delicious lunch made by the community with typical ingredients from the valley. This afternoon will be free for you to enjoy at your own pace. * Ask for optional activities. After an intense day, enjoy a dinner in the company of the local family where you will be staying.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Family house
Day 3

place Weaving and spinning workshop

Weaving and spinning workshop Spinning and weaving is not just about making handicraft, it is also a way to build, reflect and hold the memory of the inhabitants of a culture. It is what a lot of women do in the South of Chile. To learn a little bit more about this practice, we will participate in a spinning and weaving workshop with wool, which will be given by Guillermina, a woman of the community. The wool and fibers are completely natural. After the tour, you will try a delicious lunch made by the community with typical ingredients from the valley. This afternoon will be free for you to enjoy at your own pace. * Ask for optional activities. After an intense day, enjoy a dinner in the company of the local family where you will be staying.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Family house
Day 4

place Quinquén to Temuco

Lifkan Mahuida Trail As a great final, Joaquin, a craftsman from Picoyo and local guide, will take us on a hike into the holy forest which he respects, loves and takes care so much. Through the trail, the forest invites us to awaken all of our senses to listen to birds, to smell the flours and plants, to feel the peace and quietness and if you are lucky, to watch a puma. With all the senses opened, we will finally reach the peak of the hill where we will enjoy impressive views of volcanoes, the best landscape to leave this beautiful community. - Duration: 5 hours / 4 hours walk - Difficulty: Medium After the tour, you will try a delicious lunch made by the community with typical ingredients from the valley. During the afternoon, we will start our return to the airport in Temuco, full of good memories and with a happy heart. End of our services.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Family house

Meals expand_less

  • Lunch (4)
  • Dinner (3)
  • Breakfast (3)

Transport expand_less

  • Transfers Airport – Hotel – Airport

Activities expand_less

  • Kelu Trufken Trail
  • Mountain Life
  • Los Condores Trail.
  • Weaving and Spinning Workshop
  • Lifkan Mahuida Trail

Extras expand_less

  • Overnight in family accommodation
  • Permanent assistance in each destination

Not Included expand_less

  • International or domestic air fares
  • Services and non-mentioned meals in the itinerary
  • Drinks
  • Early check-in, late check-out and hotel extras
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guides and hotel staff

About Leandro

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