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Three hours by car from Santiago or 30 minutes by helicopter, Puma Lodge is one of a kind. Not only is it one of the best heliskiing centers in the world, but in its over than 3,000 km2 live together the majesty of the Andes with deep valleys that are home to native forests and clear water rivers.During winter we offer exclusive heliskiing programs and in summer, heli-hiking (with a view of glaciers), trekking and mountain biking tours.Be a pioneer and discover a unique nature, for many unknown.

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TREKKING/HORSE RIDINGEXPERIENCES

At Puma Lodge we offer different tours as trekking and/or horse riding that will allow you to reach peaks and viewpoints of 360° to look at the Cachapoal Valley

or the closer ones such as Cortaderal and Las Leñas, as well as many glaciers.

In this location is not unusual seeing condors soaring through the skies and curious foxes who will join us on the walk.

During winter, the walks and horseback ridings are performed on a snow-covered ground.

Horse riding tours must be booked and arranged at least 48 hours before and should be paid directly in Noi Puma Lodge.

Starting from the lodge with an easy section of 300 meters along the main roadwe enter into the sclerophyllous forest which has native species of the area such as quillay, maitén, bollen, peumo, coliguay, maqui and fauna as condors and other endemic birds of Chile. After walking 1.4 km we go into the centennial cypress forest, the end of the tour.

BOSQUE LOS CIPRESES

Season: Year round

Type of Excursion: Trekking/Horse

Riding

Difficulty: Low

Altitude: 1.500 msnm

Duration: 1:30 hours

Distance: 2 kms

* The horse rides have to be paid

directly at the reception.

Recommendations:• Lightweight, comfortable clothing,

long pants, windbreaker or coat

• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen

Includes: Water and snacks.

Noi Equipment: Trekking poles, gaiters in winter, backpack of 15 lts.

Trekking/Horse Riding

Bicycle Climbing Scenic WinterSeason

Heliactivities

We start from the Lodge with a gentle section of 2 km of sclerophyllous forest till we go into a centennial cypress forest and then reach a large rock at the peak of 1850 m, which gives us a panoramic view of the sierra nevada farm, the glacier Cypresses and its three main valleys (Cachapoal, Las Leñas and Cortaderal).

MIRADOR LAS ORQUÍDEAS



Heliactivities

Season: Year round


Riding

Difficulty: Medium



Distance: 5 kms





• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen



We start from the Lodge along the main road we will pass through a sclerophyllous forest then crossing “Cipresito” river and continue along the old road (now blocked for vehicles) into the depth of Cachapoal valley through a native forest which will take us to the red plate, this spectacular plate reaches 150 meters height approximately.Depending on the season of year we can take a refreshing bath in natural pools on the bank of Cachapoal river.

VALLE EL CACHAPOAL/PLACA ROJA



Heliactivities

Season: Year round


Riding

Difficulty: Low



Distance: 9 kms





• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen

• Swimsuit



Starting from the Lodge on the main road, after a gentle trekking up Cipresillo river, going by the border we will go deep into the valley, with sightings of waterfalls and magnificent mountains..

VALLE CIPRESILLO



Heliactivities

Season: Year round


Riding

Difficulty: Low


Duration: 3:30 to 4:00 hours

Distance: 9 kms





• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen



Starting from the Lodge along the main road, we cross Cipresillo river and follow the old path that take us into Cachapoal valley through a forest of native trees, after that we will approach to the Red Plate going deep into to the valley delighting us with its green surroundings and absolute solitude.

VALLE LOS LLANOS



Heliactivities

Season: Year round. Depends on

weather conditions


Riding

Difficulty: Medium



Distance: 9 kms





• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen



Starting from the Lodge by the main road we lined path westward through cypresses, by a gentle slope watching condor nests to finally reach the viewpoint overlooking the three major valleys. From the Sierra Nevada in the distance we can see Cipresillo Glacier which goes into the deep valley Cortaderal. From here we begin the descent, where we might see waterfalls in periods of thaw.

SENDERO MIRADOR SIERRA NEVADA



Heliactivities


weather conditions

Type of Excursion: Trekking

Difficulty: Medium



Distance: 9 kms





• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen



BICYCLEEXPERIENCES

The bicycle is an exciting way to see the surroundings of the Lodge and the mountainous part of the XI region.

We can enjoy the max at our own rate the grandiose nature of the area. We offer tours for all levels.

We start from the Lodge on the main road and descend to the old bridge of Cachapoal river to cross it and then we go into Cortaderal valley and see beautiful places as the “Haunted Beach” and bridges. It is a shady path through the woods at the bank of the river, allowing us freshen up and rest when necessary.

Finally, we begin our return to the lodge and we will enjoy lunch at one of the beaches of the Cortaderal river, then the final pedaling to the top of the hill to be picked up by a vehicle and enjoy well-deserved break in the Lodge.

VALLE EL CORTADERAL



Heliactivities

Season: Year round.

Type of Excursion: Bicycle

Difficulty: Medium



Distance: 7.5 kms



• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen


Noi Equipment: Bike, helmet, gaiters in winter, 15 lts backpack.

We start going up the main road from the same Lodge until the start of cycling circuit and from this point we begin the descent for a track made by our own guides, who will lead this descent through cypress forests and then through low sclerophyllous vegetation.

The tour has many brides to cross and many curves combined with gentle potholes making this a great experience for mountain bikers.

DOWN HILL LOS CIPRESES



Heliactivities


weather conditions


Difficulty: Medium and easy



Distance: 3 kms



• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen



For this tour we will take the vehicles in direction to the origins of “Las Lenas” valley arriving to “El Yeso”, in here we will give you a short tour by the lagoon before returning on a bike along the old drovers road, to the vicinity of the lodge.

Whether in the lagoon or during the tour, we will provide you a delicious lunch with drinks according the activity.

RUTA EL YESO



Heliactivities


weather conditions


Difficulty: Medium



Distance: 15 kms



• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen



Our support vehicle will take us towards the lower end of Cachapoal River, from there we begin pedaling along the old road disused that goes along the riverbank. Along the cycling we will have beautiful views of the river valley, the loreras of tricahues and also we will learn something about the flora and geology. The end of this path is a viewpoint where we will have a refreshing drink.

SENDERO CACHAPOAL BAJO

Temporada: Todo el año.

Modalidad: Bicicleta

Dificultad: Fácil

Altitud: 1.200 msnm

Duración: 3:00 horas

Distancia: 5 kms

Recommendations:• Ropa liviana y cómoda

• Anteojos de sol, sombrero

• Protector solar

Incluye: Agua y snacks.

Equipamiento Noi: Bicicleta, Casco, Mochila, Snack, Agua y Jugos.



Heliactivities

CLIMBINGEXPERIENCES

At Noi Puma Lodge we have an outdoor climbing wall to introduce us into this technical sport that has more and more followers around the world.

We invite you to live the experience with our qualified guides so you can learn or practice this sport, either on our wall or at the rocks that have been

equipped with all safety measures.

Among the facilities of the lodge there is a climbing wall and boulder.The climbing wall provides both children and adults the best way to learn to climb for the first time, helping to decipher the movements, balance and endurance for better and easier climbing.

Basic safety techniques and knots are taught so guests can do it by themselves.

TALLER ESCALADA MURO



Heliactivities


weather conditions.

Type of Excursion: Climbing

Difficulty: Low



Distance: At the Lodge



• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen


Noi Equipment: Helmet, rope, harness, carabiner.

Starting from the Lodge on the main road we will walk 0.75 km across a sclerophyllous forest to reach our climbing rock, which has all the safety standards for climbing in a safer way.

A talk to understand and comprehend the basic climbing techniques will be given to practice the activity better prepared and provide participants the knowledge to climb autonomously.

TALLER ESCALADA ROCA



Heliactivities


weather conditions.

Type of Excursion: Trekking/

Climbing

Difficulty: Low



Distance: 0.75 kms



• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen


Noi Equipment: Helmet, rope, harness, carabiner.

SCENICEXPERIENCES

Excursions designed for guests who prefer to enjoy the beauty of the landscapes in the comfort of our cars and complement the tours with gentle

walks. Pathways to soak up the vastness of the Andes and the solitude of XI region, which despite of being close to Santiago, remains almost

untouched.

Our full day tour starts from the lodge, gettin in the Jeep to set out on direction to Las Lenas valley, crossing the valley for about 1.15 hours, seeing many waterfalls or snow depending on the season.

Upon reaching our destination we continue with a trekking around El Yeso Lagoon, observing a wide variety of birds and wildflowers.

After this we approach to the lagoon and prepare a delicious lunch.

LAGUNA EL YESO



Heliactivities


weather conditions

Type of Excursion: Vehicle/Trekking

Difficulty: Low





• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen



Starting from the lodgein the jeep we descend to “La Escofina” area and begin with a gentle walk watching tricahues parrots. In this area, parrot population is plentiful because it is the habitat of this species, specially on a big wall that adjoins to the Cachapoal River, forming cavities in the wall.

PLANO LORO TRICAHUE



Heliactivities


weather conditions

Type of Excursion: Vehicle/Trekking

Difficulty: Low





• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen



WINTEREXPERIENCES

Tours especially designed for winter season, where guests can enjoy the snowy landscapes of the Andes Mountains.

This guided tour in Puma Lodge (1.300 masl) offers the perfect combination of a trekking to the nearest snow line (about 1700 masl), and an ascent with snowshoe especially designed for walking on snow cover at low effort. The walk takes place on beautiful paths, and allows an excellent view of the Andean valleys covered with snow.

TREKKING CON RAQUETAS DE NIEVE



Heliactivities

Season: Winter

Type of Excursion: Trekking with

snowshoes

Difficulty: Low





• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen


Noi Equipment: Trekking poles, gaiters in winter, snow shoes, backpack of 15 lts.

HELIACTIVITIESEXPERIENCES

Puma is the only Lodge in Chile with its own helicopter, so we are willing to offer incomparable activities and all year, you will be the only and exclusive

participant of flights and helicopter activities, you’ll see everything from above and you reach places perhaps not even the oldest drovers have

gone. Are you willing to get on our helicopter and go further?*Rates are subject to weather conditions, this will determine flight time.

We take off towards Loma del Buey, mountain range that rises over 3,200 masl, where we will land at their summit to set forth on an impressive trekking nearby cliffs or towards the Lodge. We’ll enjoy spectacular views of glaciers, volcanoes and valleys, and we’ll have lunch during the march, overlooking the Lodge.

HELI TREKKING LOMA DEL BUEY


weather conditions

Type of Excursion: Helicopter/

Trekking

Difficulty: Low


Duration: 4:00-6:00 hours

*Not included in full board programs.


windbreaker or coat

• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen


Noi Equipment: AS-350 B3 Eurocopter, snow shoes, backpack of 15 lts.



Heliactivities

Spectacular flight throughout Las Leñas valley descending to El Yeso, where we have the option to take an easy walk around the lagoon or a bicycle tour through an old drover pass between Chile and Argentina, up to the Lodge.

HELI ESCÉNICO/BIKE LAGUNA EL YESO


weather conditions

Type of Excursion: Helicopter/Bike

Difficulty: Medium-High


Duration: 4:00-7:00 hours



windbreaker or coat

• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen

Includes: Water and box lunch.

Noi Equipment: AS-350 B3 Eurocopter, snow shoes, Bike, helmet, gaiters in winter, backpack of 15 lts.



Heliactivities

Impressive mountain flight towards Cachapoal glacier, reaching the Gallery Thermal baths, 100% virgin baths. Back to the lodge by bike through an old mining road 19 km approx. or if you prefer we can return by helicopter.

HELI SPA TERMAS LA GALERÍA


weather conditions

Type of Excursion: Helicopter

Difficulty: Medium


Duration: 4:00 hours aprox



windbreaker or coat

• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen

• Swimsuit


Equipamiento Noi: AS-350 B3 Eurocopter, towels and bath ropes.



Heliactivities

In this scenic flight we will experience breathtaking views of the Andes, flying over the largest glaciers in the central area, looking also, volcanoes and main valleys that provide the larger water resources of the region. If the weather and ground conditions are appropiate we can offer you a snack at a place where no one has enjoyed a cocktail before.

HELI ESCÉNICO VUELO LOS GLACIARES


weather conditions

Type of Excursion: Helicopter

Difficulty: Low





windbreaker or coat

• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen

Includes: Water and snacks. Cocktail depending in the weather conditions.

Noi Equipment: AS-350 B3 Eurocopter.



Heliactivities

Visual flight through the valleys of Cachapoal and Las Leñas. Ascents over over 3,600 meters are experimented and we fly near glaciers and high peaks. During the flight and if conditions allow we can descend with unique views and enjoy a snack.

HELI ESCÉNICO VUELO AL CACHAPOAL


weather conditions


Trekking

Difficulty: Low





windbreaker or coat

• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen





Heliactivities

On this flight we go deep into Cortaderal River Valley, passing through its major tributaries, then we go up high to cross the mountain range of the valley and fly over the Cypress River National Reserve, getting very close to the waterfalls, being able to observe how these have eroded the rock forming small gaps in the heights connected between them.

HELI ESCÉNICO VUELO RESERVA NACIONAL RIO CIPRESES Y SUS LAGUNAS


weather conditions


Trekking

Difficulty: Low





windbreaker or coat

• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen





Heliactivities

This is one of our longest flights that allows you to go into the Cortaderal River Valley to their origins, finally reaching the extinct stratovolcano “El Palomo” seeing from its slopes, the begining of 4 glaciers and spectacular granite spiers.

VUELO “EL PALOMO”


weather conditions


Trekking

Difficulty: Low





windbreaker or coat

• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat

• Sunscreen





Heliactivities

This will be a scenic flight through the area of Cachapoal and its high peaks and then land in one of the highest peaks and most beautiful locations to create a unique environment that will make this an unforgettable life experience.

HELI MATRIMONIO


weather conditions


Trekking

Difficulty: Low




Recommendations:• Lightweight, comfortable and

breathable clothing, first layer and

windbreak

• Trekking shoes

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

Includes: Water and snacks. Cocktail if weather conditions allow it.




Heliactivities

Excursion Type Modality Duration Difficulty

Bosque de los cipreses Trekking Half Day 1,5 hrs Low

Mirador de las Orquídeas Trekking Half Day 4 hrs Medium

Valle el Cachapoal / Placa Roja Trekking/Horse Ridding Half Day 4 hrs Low

Valle cipresillo Trekking Half Day 4 hrs Medium

Valle los Llanos Trekking/Horse Ridding Half Day 6 hrs Medium

Sendero Mirador Sierra Nevada Trekking Half Day 3 hrs Medium

Valle Cortaderal Bicycle Half Day 3 hrs Medium

Sendero Cachapoal bajo Bicycle Half Day 3 hrs Medium

Down Hill Los Cipreses Bicycle Half Day 2 hrs Hard

Ruta “El Yeso” Bicycle Half Day 4 hrs Hard

Taller de Escalada en muro Climbing Half Day 3 hrs Low

Taller de Escalada en Roca Climbing Half Day 3 hrs Low

Laguna “el Yeso” Scenic Half Day 4 hrs Low

Plano Loro Tricahue Scenic Half Day 4 hrs Low

Trekking con raquetas de nieve Trekking Half Day 4 hrs Low

Helitrekking Loma del Buey Helicopter Half Day 4 hrs Low

Helibike Laguna el Yeso Helicopter Half Day 6 hrs Medium

HeliSpa Termas la Galería Helicopter Half Day 4 hrs Low

Heli Escénico Vuelo de los Glaciares Helicopter Half Day 30 min Low

Heli Escénico Vuelo al Cachapoal Helicopter Half Day 20 min Low

Vuelo RN Rio Cipreses y sus lagunas Helicopter Half Day 30 min Low

Vuelo escenico “El Palomo” Helicopter Half Day 40 min Low

Heli Matrimonio Helicopter Half Day 2 hrs Low

Heli Pick Santiago/Puma Lodge Helicopter Half Day 40 min Low

Recommendations

Lightweight, comfortable

clothing, windbreaker

or coat, trekking

shoes, sunglasses, hat,

sunscreen

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EXPERIENCES • - ladatco.com PUMA EXCURSIONS 2016 2.pdf · EXPERIENCES. At Puma Lodge we offer different tours as trekking and/or horse riding that will ... 1.500 msnm Duration: