Special Offer

Combine 3 nights at any two of &BEYOND Vira Vira, The Singular Patagonia, Alto Atacama, or Vina Vik and receive a 15% discount off the total.
Travel dates: For travel until 31 May 2021. Black-out dates:
• The Singular Patagonia & Alto Atacama: 15 December 2019/2020 to 5 January 2020/2021
• Vik Chile: 20 December 2019/2020 to 10 January 2020/2021
• &Beyond Vira Vira: 19 December 2019/2020 to 28 February 2020/2021 AND 10 May to 31 May 2021

Summary

Why not spoil yourself with a stay at the exceptional &Beyond Vira Vira? This is the famous luxury brands first foray into South America, and it doesn’t disappoint.

Located in the beautiful Lakes District of Chile, Vira Vira offers guests a magnificent base for explorations of the region. And no matter what your interests or fitness levels, expert guides will help craft a unique experience. Volcano climbing, fly-fishing, mountain biking and genteel strolls are all available. Not to mention horseback riding, kayaking and scenic helicopter flights.

And what a stunning region to explore! From snow-capped conical volcanoes to monkey-puzzle forests and the many lakes that give the area its name. What’s more, the region is also home to the fascinating indigenous Mapuche culture. This area is hugely popular with Chilean tourists and it is not hard to see why!

About &Beyond Vira Vira.

We recommend staying in one of the intimate, yet spacious suites. Wake up to the sound of Liacura River’s rushing waters and enjoy a coffee on your private terrace. Then head to the main lodge for a sumptuous breakfast. With most of the ingredients coming from the onsite organic farm and cheese factory, the cuisine is fresh, healthy and creative. At the end of the day’s explorations you may like to take a dip in one of the hot tubs. Or relax with a glass of wine by the fire.

Highlights

• Enjoy luxury accommodation in one of Chile’s most spectacular regions
• World-class cuisine, prepared with locally grown produce from the hotel’s organic farm
• Exceptional hospitality provided by Vira Vira’s team of expert guides and staff
• Choose from a range of excursions that cater to every fitness level- from relaxing floating trips down the Liucura River to strenuous hikes up Volcano Villarrica
• Learn the art of cheese making at the onsite dairy
• Hike through ancient araucaria forests, endemic to the region
• Enjoy stunning views of the active Villarrica Volcano from the hotel’s grounds
• Arrive in style! Ask your expert consultant about optional helicopter transfers

Inclusions

• Accommodation in selected room
• All meals carefully prepared and with ingredients from our farm (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• All beverages including a wide selection of Chilean wines (except premium wines and spirits)
• Excursions and all activities (except wellness treatments, ascending the Villarrica Volcano, a scenic helicopter flight over the Villarrica Volcano, heli-hiking, heli-biking, heli-fishing, hot springs, snowmobiling and husky dog sledding)
• Road transfers to/from Temuco Airport if staying 3 nights or longer
• Road transfers to/from Puerto Montt if staying 4 nights or longer

ITINERARY

Day 1 Pucon

Transfer from Temuco Airport, Pucon or San Martin de los Andes in Argentina to the stunning Vira Vira Hacienda Hotel.
Hacienda Vira Vira has designed daily excursions and experiences for everyone. Expert guides will help you select the perfect combination of excursions that suit your fitness level and interests. After a whole day of activities, you can enjoy a fabulous meal at Vira Vira’s restaurant. The Restaurant offers you the best food straight from the produce of their farm.

Day 2 Pucon

After a sumptuous breakfast, set off on your first excursion with your guide. Suggested excursion options include:
– Sailing Lake Villarrica: an enjoyable and relaxing start to your stay is a half-day sailing trip on the lake. Enjoy stunning views of the beautiful Villarrica Volcano.
– Thermal Baths: located in the heart of the native forest, we find these lovely natural pools, the ideal temperature for a deeply restorative bath.

Day 3 Pucon

Another full day to enjoy the wide range of excursions offered by Vira Vira. Suggested excursion options include:
– Chinay Trail Trek: a half-day trek through ancient coihue, araucaria and lengas forest. At the edge of the woods, you will have a 360-degree view of Villarrica and Llaima volcanoes to the north and the Quetrupillán, Lanin and Mocho–Choshuenco volcanoes to the south.
– Challupen Glacier: a medium level full-day hike that starts along the base of Villarrica Volcano. On the way up, you can see the Calafquén Lake, the araucaria forests and the impressive Challupén glacier.

Day 4 Pucon

Another full day to enjoy the wide range of excursions offered by Vira Vira. Suggested excursion options include:
– Huinfiuca Lagoon: drive to the beautiful Quillelhu Lagoon where we start our trek. Walk through a forest of araucaria trees to reach the ‘Hidden Lagoon’ and then continue to the incredible Huinfiuca Lagoon for stunning views of Lanin Volcano.
– Float or Kayak Liucura River: start from the private beach of the hotel and either float or kayak downstream along the crystalline waters of the Liucura River. Plenty of opportunities to see a variety of birdlife and endemic vegetation.

Day 5 Pucon

After breakfast, depart &BEYOND Vira Vira. The lodge includes transfers to Temuco, Pucon and San Martin de Los Andes (for three-night stays or more).

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