SAMPLE ITINERARY
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Day 1: Arrival in Talca (bus terminal or train station)
Welcome: You will be met at the bus terminal or train station, where someone will be waiting with a sign showing your first and last name.
Transport: Transfer from the bus terminal or train station to the accommodation.
Accommodation: Check-in at the accommodation. If you arrive before check-in time you can leave your luggage and use the accommodation’s facilities until your room is ready.
Day 2: Canyoning in Radal 7 Tazas
Immerse yourself in an adrenaline-charged experience among the spectacular landscapes of Radal 7 Tazas National Park, a place made for anyone after intense excitement and a deep connection with nature. Best of all, you need no previous experience — just the desire to enjoy it and explore.
The route begins at the Pozón de la Decisión, an enigmatic pool that challenges adventurers with its cold water and wild surroundings. From there we head to Laguna Azul, a magical spot where the reflection of the sky mixes with lush vegetation to create a landscape well worth admiring.
As we go on we discover the striking Columnar Basalt Cave, a unique geological formation whose natural perfection and history written in the rock leave you speechless. And to finish in style, we come to the Rock Slides, a natural wonder that combines fun and excitement as you slide down the current running between the stones.
Radal 7 Tazas National Park is not just a destination: it is an adventure that will stay with you as one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences you can have in nature.
- Places to Visit:
- Pozón de la Decisión: A natural pool of crystal-clear water, perfect for refreshing an adventurous spirit.
- Laguna Azul: A pool surrounded by vegetation and rock formations, striking for its intense blue colour.
- Columnar Basalt Cave: A singular geological formation whose basalt columns reveal the volcanic history of the place.
- Rock Slides: Natural slides over the rock — adrenaline and fun in the middle of a wild setting.
- Departure from accommodation: 10:00 and 10:30
- Return to accommodation: 18:00 and 21:00
- Difficulty: Medium – Low
- Includes: Return transport from/to the accommodation, certified guide (first aid, wilderness rescue, others), technical equipment for canyoning.
Day 3: Abseiling at Cascada Invertida and trek to Geositio La Cárcel
Set off on an adrenaline-filled experience among the unique landscapes of the Maule. The route begins with an exhilarating abseil beside the imposing Cascada Invertida, a natural phenomenon that defies logic — the water appears to flow upwards — in a genuinely breathtaking spectacle. The descent is not only thrilling, it is also a chance to connect with the raw force of nature at its most powerful.
Next we head to the dazzling Cascada Arcoíris, where falling water catches the sunlight and lights up in the colours of the spectrum. This magical spot is perfect for unforgettable photographs and for the calm that only a waterfall can offer.
The day ends with a trek to the enigmatic Geositio La Cárcel, a place steeped in geological history that carries you back thousands of years. Among rock walls and singular formations, the site invites reflection on time and on how the earth transforms — an open-air classroom for anyone who loves nature and geology.
- Places to Visit:
- Cascada Invertida: A unique natural phenomenon where the water appears to defy gravity, rising instead of falling.
- Cascada Arcoíris: A waterfall that catches the sunlight and unfolds a display of colour well worth seeing.
- Geositio La Cárcel: A singular geological formation, shaped naturally out of the rock, offering a window into the region’s geological history.
- Departure from accommodation: 7:00 and 07:30
- Return to accommodation: 19:00 and 21:00
- Difficulty: Medium – High
- Includes: Return transport from/to the accommodation, certified guide (first aid, wilderness rescue, others), technical equipment for abseiling and trekking.
Day 4: Canyoning in Parque Peumayen Tenglo
Get ready for an adrenaline-charged experience in direct contact with the force of nature. This tour takes you into the crystal-clear waters of the Lircay River, where challenge and excitement come together in an unforgettable adventure in the Maule foothills.
The day begins with an introduction to the history and natural riches of Parque Peumayen Tenglo, a privileged setting that combines lush native forest with the energy of the river. After a short trek to the source of the Lircay River, we put on all the technical equipment needed to enter its canyon.
On the way down you will find natural rock slides, crystal-clear pools and waterfall jumps that call for skill and nerve. Every section is a chance to test yourself, meet a challenge and feel the singular energy of this wild place. Canyoning here is not just an extreme sport: it is a deep connection with the landscape and a respect for the forces that shape it.
This is the perfect chance to push your limits, discover the power of nature and fill your memory with images and sensations that stay with you. A day that combines excitement, technique and respect for the environment, in one of the most surprising corners of the Maule.
- Places to Visit:
- Parque Peumayen Tenglo: A natural paradise combining native forest, rock formations and mountain rivers.
- Introduction and history of the park: A short cultural and natural introduction to help you understand the richness of the surroundings.
- Briefing and equipment: Preparation with the full technical kit (helmet, harness, wetsuit, life jacket, ropes and safety lines) and safety guidance.
- Trek to the source of the Lircay River: A walk that takes us to the very source of the river, marking the start of the adventure.
- Canyoning on the Lircay River: Descending rock slides, jumping waterfalls and swimming in crystal-clear pools.
- Departure from accommodation: 08:00 and 08:30
- Return to accommodation: 20:00 and 22:00
- Difficulty: Medium – High (requires good fitness and a taste for adventure in the water).
- Includes: Return transport from/to the accommodation, certified guide (specialist in canyoning)
Technical equipment: full technical kit.
Day 5: Climbing and trekking in Los Cóndores Valley
Step into a unique experience in Los Cóndores Valley, where nature and adventure combine in an interpretive trek full of discoveries. This educational route is ideal for adventurers of all levels: as well as exploring the landscape, you will learn the fundamentals of climbing on the magnificent columnar basalt walls that define this region.
The trip begins with the imposing Gran Pared and the beautiful Pared Talca, natural monuments that invite you to take on their heights while learning about the geology that formed them. We continue to the Pozón del Gringo, an oasis of calm where the clear water offers a peaceful moment amid the excitement.
As we go on we discover the valley’s best-known climbing sectors: La Habitación del Tiempo, which combines history and adventure; La Cocina, a welcoming corner for anyone wanting to get to grips with the rock; and the enigmatic Huasamaco sector, fascinating for its mystique and its challenge.
The route ends at the Cascada Escondida, a treasure hidden among the vegetation that emerges like a whisper of cool water. This corner, full of life and magic, is a reminder of why Los Cóndores Valley is considered one of the most extraordinary destinations for lovers of adventure travel.
- Places to Visit:
- Gran Pared: A vertical challenge in the middle of commanding scenery.
- Pared Talca: A natural wall with multiple climbing routes for different levels.
- Pozón del Gringo: A natural pool, perfect for enjoying the surroundings before or after climbing.
- La Habitación del Tiempo climbing sector: A one-of-a-kind spot, ideal for discovering what the rock offers and improving your technique.
- La Cocina climbing sector: A place that combines difficulty and fun, perfect for anyone looking for a new challenge.
- Huasamaco sector: A place to connect with nature while climbing singular rock formations.
- Cascada Escondida: A natural gem hidden among the vegetation that adds something magical to the route.
- Departure from accommodation: 07:00 and 07:30
- Return to accommodation: 19:00 and 22:00
- Difficulty: Medium – Low
- Includes: Return transport from/to the accommodation, briefing, certified guide.
Technical equipment: full climbing kit.
Day 6: Check-out and transfer to the bus terminal or train station
Time: Check-out between 11:00 and 12:00 depending on the accommodation.
Transport: Transfer from the accommodation to the bus terminal or train station.
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The programme does not include:
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- Tips, extras or expenses not mentioned.
