LAKE RUPANCO
MC-135-224

Departure from Zapato Amarillo Lodge followed by a one-and-a-half hour or so journey over open countryside, and skirting wonderful Lake Rupanco, surrounded by steep, heavily-forested hills. On the opposite side of the lake the Salto de Calzoncillo Waterfall plunges to over 800 feet into its depths, and the pointed “Puntiagudo” towers above the green rainforest like a small “Matterhorn”. The trek will follow a rocky path along the southern banks of the lake, through woods and over streams with simple tree-trunk bridges (cuicuis), and also a suspension bridge, until we reach the upper end of the lake. The trek will last about two-and-a-half to three hours. In Las Gaviotas we will enjoy a typical mid-day meal at a local family’s house. We will travel by motor boat on crystal-clear Lake Rupanco, along its heavily-forested northern bank, until we come to a small beach: a splendid place to swim in the lake, surrounded by Valdivian rainforest, exotic birds and with a view across to bizarre, rocky Puntiagudo (lack of mist permitting). We then cross back over the lake by boat to join the bus back to Puerto Octay.

Benefits

• 2 Nights Hostel Zapato Amarillo with breakfast
• Transport, Boat trip, Lunch, Guide
• Prices:
• DBL room: 105 EURO
• Dormitory: 80 EURO
• Min 4 pers.