Spanish in Chile: What to do around Pucon while Learning Spanish in Pucon

Learn Spanish in the morning, and in the evening go horsering or hiking, mountainbiking or... .Learning Spanish in Chile in Chile at Language Pucon this is reality. Study spanish in one of the most beautifull parts of the lake district in Chile. Individuall classes, group classes, tailor made , according to your needs in Chile, Patagonien

What to do around Pucon

Pucon is one of the centers of outdoor and adventure tourism in southern chile and Beside the time you spent with your spanish courses, there's still time for a lot of activities. Organizing tours we work together with agencies (e.g. on the volcano) and outfitters (e.g. horse riding) thus getting the most suitable and best provider for each activity. The trails in NP Huerquehue you can easily walk on your own (although maybe you want to be accompanied by a guide), for climbing the volcano Villarrica you need equipment and an experienced mountain-guide. As a language school we are not a tourist agency, but we would like to give you a hand, starting with information (where and when does the bus to NP leave) up to booking you activity in advance, making your time with us in Pucon even more enjoyable. The prices are approximate, and may vary as the companies change their prices very frequently. The excursions can be made all year round, if not stated otherwise. The prices are per person, including transport, entrance fees, equipment and local guide.

Conquering Villarrica volcano Duration 12 hours Price: $ 35000 - 45000 Volcano climbing with randonnée skis (June to December) Price: $ 45.000

		Trekking in National Park Huerquehue Excursion to three beautiful mountain lagoons, surrounded by an ancient araucaria forest. You can visit the Huerquehue National Park at any time of the year, in winter, because of large amounts of snow, snowshoes may be needed. Generally: good foot wear is essential for this hike. Duration: 8 hours. Price for guided tour: $25.000 minimum 3 passengers Park entrance fee only: $ 3500 Transfer only (return trip): $ 5.000

		Horse back riding Horseback excursions up to one day can made all year round. Most of the longer rides are done between late October and March.As the area is ideal to be explored on horseback, there are many farms offering horse rides in different parts of Pucon's surroundings, e.g.: Campo Antilco, riding on circuits in the mapuche-indian reservation Quelhue, LosNevados, riding on the slopes of Villarrica volcano, Rancho de caballos at the foothills of Quetrupillan volcano
Horse trail in the Mapuche community Quelhue

		Campo Antilco: min 2 Riders
		½ day tour :	$ 18.0000
		Dayride :	$36.000
		Overnight Horsetrekking (2 days):	$64.000
		5 day trailride:	$300.000
		7 day trailride :	$ 420.000

6 day trailriding with Antilco

Los Nevados
½ day:	$ 24.000
day ride	$ 50.000

Rancho de Caballos
day ride
3 day ride
		Trail riding in the Indian community Quelhue with Antilco
		Mountain biking There are several excursions , according to your ability on the bike. Some you start right in town, others you drive out to the mountains, getting back on your bike. There's a quite popular 5 hours ride, following a gravel road through mountain slopes with a beautiful view of three volcanoes, passing along a crystal clear river and visiting waterfalls. Bike rental without transport or guide ½ day: $ 4.000 1 day: $ 6.000

Relaxing in the hot springs From the most luxurious to quite basic , you can find a wide variety of hot springs around Pucon .Their prices range between $ 3.000 to 10.000 There is no public transport to any of the hot springs. Some have their own transport and charge $ 3.000 . Some tourism agencies include a visit to the hot springs in their area tours and/or organize special tours to them for about $ 4.000 per Plax (minimum 4) for the ride from and back to Pucón with a stay of 3 hours. Taxis charge $ 14.000 for the ride from and back to Pucón with a 2 hours stay.
		Los pozones, natural hot springs

		Termas de Huife -hot springs and hotel

Visit the Volcanic Caves of Villarrica Volcano. Interesting excursion to the slopes of the Villarrica Volcano where there is a tubular cave of about 500 meters length as a result of an ancient eruption. The cave is illuminated and has catwalks and stairs to explore it. Duration: 4 hours Price: $ 11.000minimum 4 pax

		White water rafting The most popular river for raft descents is Trancura. It's divided in two sections, according to the grade of difficulties. The Trancura Bajo(Lower Trancura) grade III, is great for anyone that wants to have a fun adventure on the river. The descent lasts about one hour passing exciting grade III rapids. Duration 3 hours (1 hour in the river) Price: $ 6.000 / 9 US$ minimum 4 pax The Trancura Alto(Upper Trancura) grade IV -V is for those, looking for real adventure, Duration: 4 hours (1½ - 2 hours in the river) Price: $ 12.000 / 18 US$ minimum 4 pax

Canoeing on tranquil waters Descending silently a shallow part of Liucura or Trancura river. Enjoy the tranquility watching birds in the surrounding vegetation and a view of three volcanoes. Duration 4 hours (2 hours in the river) Price: $ 16.000 minimum 4 pax

		Kajak Kurse Rodrigo of Kayak Pucon os organizing white water beginners courses.

Hydrospeed (river board) Maybe the most exciting way to descend a river, swimming down the rapids using as flotation a special board and fins. This excursion is made with a guide and a security kayak Duration 3 hours (1½ hours in the river) Price: $ 12.000 / 18.5 US$ minimum 2 pax.

		Fishing trips The fishing season begins the second Friday in November and lasts until the first Sunday in May. The best months for fishing are November, December, March and April. To fish in Chile you need a license which can easily be obtained . ½ day excursion in the Liucura river: Using a traditional row boat, you pass through many kilometers of crystal clear waters, with lush native vegetation on the banks. It is great for catching rainbow trout, which are not very large but are quite plentiful and give a good fight. Price per boat (up to 2 people): $ 50.000
1 day excursion in the Trancura river: Mixing small rapids with large stretches of calm waters, you see islands and clean beaches for fly fishing. Excellent for catching salmon, rainbow trout and brown trout. Price per boat (up to 2 people): $ 87.000 / 2 days excursion in the San Jorge Lagoon: Beautiful mountain lagoon surrounded by native forests. The only way to reach it is with a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Wonderful place to camp and enjoy the nature. Price per boat (up to 2 people): $ 163.000 / Note: All these fishing tours include transport, meals, boat, equipment and fishing guide. The fishing licence is not included.

Rappelling Experience the exciting adventure of descending a rock wall with ropes and harness, with the support of a guide who teaches you the techniques and the safety systems Duration: 3 hours Price: $ 10.000 minimum 2 pax

		Tandem parachute jump Exciting adventure of 30 seconds of free fall and then glide for about 4 minutes with your parachute, enjoying a wonderful view. The jump is made accompanied by an expert instructor. 1 to 4 pax: 175 US$ per/pax 5 to 9 pax: 165 US$ per/pax.

Sigtseeing by plane To fly over the Pucón area is an unforgettable experience, during which you’ll be able to see the boiling lava inside the crater of the Villarrica Volcano. Cost of one hour flight around the area (1 to 3 pax): 250 US$ per flight. Flight to the Volcano (45 minutes) 1 pax 180 US$ 2 pax 90 US$ per/pax 3 pax 75 US$ per/pax.