Chile · Trekking

8-Day Trekking and Yoga Tour to Ñuble National Reserve with Hot Springs

8 Days Round trip from Concepción Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the stunning beauty of Las Trancas Valley
  • 02 Backpack through pristine Patagonian forests in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve
  • 03 Enjoy daily yoga sessions in the heart of nature
  • 04 Relax in the natural swimming pools of the Relbun River
  • 05 Relish the Salto el Blanquillo waterfall

Hike through a beautiful setting surrounded by volcanoes, waterfalls, and hot spring rivers on this 8-day journey from Concepción and Chillán to Ñuble National Reserve. Go backpacking through pristine Patagonian forests with great biodiversity in a landscape recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve. Practice yoga every day and enjoy a deeply natural experience, with trekking, camping, and time to relax in hot springs along the way.

Visit a waterfall and take a bath in the waters of the El Blanquillo River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Concepcion, Chillan, Ñuble National Reserve
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Las Trancas Valley

  • Meet and greet your Chile travel guide in Concepción or Chillán and drive to Las Trancas Valley. Make a short stop in Chillán to stock up on any items that might come in handy during the expedition.
  • Settle into your room at the Room of the Moon refuge, enjoy a welcome dinner, and attend a presentation of the team and participants.

Stay overnight.

2
Day 02

Trek from Nevados de Chillán to Aguas Calientes

  • Have a delicious breakfast and join a planning meeting where your Chilean tour guides will answer any questions about the tour. The briefing will cover Leave No Trace principles and basic cartography, as well as checking equipment and clothing to make sure everybody has everything necessary.

  • Start your trek in the afternoon from the mountain resort of Nevados de Chillán to the Valley of Aguas Calientes. Along the trail, enjoy wonderful views of the volcanic complex.

  • Arrive at your destination with the last sunlight, set up camp, have dinner, and enjoy the hot springs.

Stay overnight.

3
Day 03

Yoga and Trek to Coihuería Valley

  • Practice yoga early in the morning.

  • Have breakfast and then break camp to begin the second day of the hike.

  • Head to the valley of the Diguillín River to arrive at Coihuería, where you will set up camp for the night.

Stay overnight.

4
Day 04

Cross Mountain Valleys to Los Peucos

  • Practice yoga and enjoy a refreshing breakfast.

  • Break camp and walk toward the impressive mountain valleys of Chandía and Barros. To get there, you will cross mountains and descend through forest into Los Peucos Valley.

  • Pass old cowboy posts on the way to your destination, the camping site of Los Peucos.

Stay overnight.

5
Day 05

Rest Day in Los Peucos

  • Practice yoga and go on hiking sessions to nearby places, where you can recover and enjoy the hot springs of Los Peucos.

6
Day 06

Highest Trail to the Andes Valley

  • Have an early breakfast and then hike along the highest trail of the day to Valle Hemosos. Along the route, take in beautiful views of the wide Andes Valley and the waterfall called "Salto el Blanquillo".

  • Set up camp in the beautiful valley.

Stay overnight.

7
Day 07

Final Trek to El Trumao and Return to Las Trancas

  • Embark on the last leg of this trekking journey to the El Trumao Ranger Guard.

  • Practice yoga and enjoy a relishing breakfast before starting your walk northward.

  • Visit a waterfall and take a bath in the waters of the El Blanquillo River. Here, you will witness one of the most spectacular panoramic views of the tour.

  • Descend to the El Trumao camp, where you will experience the natural swimming pools of the Relbun River.

  • Transfer by 4x4 to Andean Lodge Ecobox in Las Trancas to enjoy a hot shower and a farewell dinner.

Stay overnight.

8
Day 08

Departure from Las Trancas

  • Rest on the last day and enjoy the pool before returning to the train station or the airport.

Las Trancas Valley, Nevados de Chillán, Salto el Blanquillo, Relbun River

Where this trip takes you

Las Trancas Valley, Nevados de Chillán, Salto el Blanquillo, Relbun River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Concepción 3 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrances

  • English-speaking Chile travel guide

  • Hotels, Dunas Hostel or similar

  • Tents and camping gear

  • 3 meals a day and snacks

  • Necessary equipment

  • Transport

  • Insurance

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips & extra drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Concepción, Chile
Tour start
Concepción, Bio Bio, Chile
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Concepción.

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