Climb to New Heights: Hotel AWA Introduces Guided Volcano Adventures in Chile's Lakes Region

**GUESTS ASCEND TO 8,400 FEET BY DAY AND RETURN LAKESIDE FOR DINNER BY NIGHT**

Puerto Varas, Chile - Snow-dusted peaks, glacial lakes, and dense forests define Chile's enchanting Lakes Region, but nothing captures its natural drama quite like the volcanoes that rise above the landscape. Now, guests of Hotel AWA, a modern luxury retreat on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, can experience these geological wonders up close with new guided Volcano Excursions that promise breathtaking views by day and serene comfort by night.

From gentle ascents through ancient forests to exhilarating glacier crossings, each small-group adventure is led by Certified Mountain Guides, ensuring both safety and a deep connection to the land and its stories.

"Volcanoes, geologically and culturally, shape our region," says Mauricio Fuentes, General Manager of Hotel AWA. "We wanted to create a way for guests to experience their power and beauty in a meaningful, personal way - and then return to the warmth and relaxation of Hotel AWA in the evening."

*HOTEL AWA'S THREE VOLCANO EXCURSIONS*

• Osorno Volcano: A Journey Through Legends and Enchanted Scenery
Rising high at 8,700 feet (2,652 meters) on the far side of Lake Llanquihue, Osorno offers physically demanding yet technically moderate challenges. The total ascent is 1,500 meters. After a two-hour climb, guests reach a Glacier Station for sunrise views before continuing to the summit.

According to legend, Osorno once raged uncontrollably until the sacrifice of a pure-hearted woman named Licarayén calmed its fury. Her heart, devoured by a condor atop a sacred mountain, caused snow to fall and the volcano to fall quiet - a story etched into the soul of the region.

• Osorno Glacier Excursion
Osorno's most striking feature is its mountain glacier, shaped by environmental forces into natural ice formations called seracs. This physically demanding, moderately technical excursion includes a 3,000-foot (900-meter) elevation gain and stunning views of the Southern Andes.

• Casa Blanca Volcano: In the Heart of the Lacustrine Andes
Surrounded by dense forests and glistening lakes, Casa Blanca Volcano offers the best panoramic views of the Southern Andes. Moderately demanding with easy-to-moderate technical difficulty, this day-long excursion covers a 3,080-foot (940-meter) elevation gain, with highlights including the Raihuén Crater and a summit at 6,500 feet (1,990 meters).

*ADVENTURE MEETS LUXURY*

Whether tackling a challenging summit or savoring a moderate ascent, guests return to Hotel AWA in time for a lakeside dinner at AWA Restaurant, where locally inspired cuisine celebrates the bold flavors of southern Chile.

Each Volcano Excursion is included in Hotel AWA's All-Inclusive Rate, which also covers hiking, kayaking, cycling, and immersive cultural experiences. After a day outdoors, guests can relax in the hotel's contemporary spaces - from the spa and indoor pool to the fireplace lounge - all with sweeping views of the volcano-studded landscape.

*A LANDSCAPE DEFINED BY VOLCANOES*

From the hotel, guests can view four iconic peaks:
• Osorno (2,652 m) - A classic conical stratovolcano across Lake Llanquihue
• Calbuco (2,015 m) - The region's most active volcano, within Llanquihue National Reserve
• Puntiagudo (2,490 m) - Known for its sharp, spire-like summit
• Cerro Tronador (3,554 m) - A glaciated mountain marking the Chile-Argentina border

*AN ALL-INCLUSIVE ADVENTURE*

Guests can enjoy one Volcano Excursion per stay, included with the All-Inclusive Rate:
• All-Inclusive Private: 1 Volcano Excursion for every 3 nights at Hotel AWA
• All-Inclusive Shared: 1 Volcano Excursion for every 4 nights
• Additional Excursions: Available at USD $200 per person

Each excursion includes:
• Certified Mountain Guide + Active Wilderness First Responder (for every 2 guests)
• Transportation, food, and technical equipment (helmet, crampons, trekking poles)
• Minimum age: 14 | Maximum age: 75
• Good physical condition and prior trekking or outdoor activity experience required

Rates from $650 B&B rate per room based on double occupancy. All-inclusive rate: $1,900 per person for 2 nights. For more information or to make reservations at Hotel AWA, please contact +56 9 5397 0740‬; email reservas@hotelawa.cl; or visit www.hotelawa.cl/en/

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ABOUT HOTEL AWA
Located just outside of Puerto Varas, Chile, along the shores of Lake Llanquihue, Hotel AWA provides comfort, convenience, and abundant opportunities for guests to explore the northern reaches of Chilean Patagonia actively. Puerto Varas conveniently breaks up a journey from north to southern Chile mid-way. Open since November 2016, Hotel AWA welcomes travelers to a region rich in natural resources surrounded by lakes, volcanoes, rivers, and fjords. Accommodations include 25 rooms and suites and a private villa with sweeping views of Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno Volcano beyond. The hotel's Brutalist architectural style incorporates the landscape by constantly conversing with nature and the breathtaking surroundings. AWA Restaurant specializes in contemporary farm-to-table cuisine inspired by locally sourced ingredients, including produce grown with regenerative agricultural techniques in the Hotel's organic garden. The onsite Wellness Spa offers extensive holistic treatments and a therapeutic sauna, steam room, glass-walled semi-Olympic pool, and Jacuzzi. Hotel AWA's popular All-Inclusive Rate program presents an appealing proposal for easy-going and adventurous travelers alike, with the dedicated services of a private guide assigned per reservation for the duration of the stay and a recently expanded menu of excursions to explore the natural wonders of the region via foot, bike, horseback, kayak, scenic flight, and more.

SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP
Sustainability is essential to the appeal of Hotel AWA, which, in 2020, became the first Chilean hotel certified as a "B Corporation" following the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It also aims to reduce fossil fuel usage by 80% by 2030. The hotel is a proud member of the Virtuoso and Leading Hotels of the World networks.

This release was published on openPR.