Overview
Pucón Valley adventure
&Beyond Vira Vira is a modern hacienda surrounded by dramatic landscapes of breathtaking glacial lakes mirroring great forests and snow-capped volcanoes.
Find its suites, split level villas and private estate house overlooking a meandering river in the heart of the Pucón Valley in Chile’s Lake District. Interiors are cosy with bare wood, indigenous crafts and vast windows letting the views in.
The guides here are on hand to take you out on a variety of excursions. Go trekking in the national parks, horse riding in the cordilleras and take a scenic helicopter flight over the volcano. In winter you can head outdoors for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. When it’s not so chilly, try fly fishing, mountain biking and various water sports. Your activities can be planned according to your interests and fitness level.
Dining here is a highlight here with Chilean-inspired menus of produce from the organic hacienda's sprawling 22-hectare estate which boasts an organic vegetable garden and state-of-the-art cheese factory.
Facts
At a glance
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Six suites and 12 villas
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Five-bedroom Hacienda house
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Restaurant and bar
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On-site cheese factory
Experiences
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Trekking
In the company an experienced guides, explore national parks that showcase beautiful forests, shimmering bodies of water, waterfalls, hot springs and the breathtaking terrain of majestic volcanoes.
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Rafting
Vira Vira is fronted by the beautiful Liucura River. It is from here that you will set off on a rafting boat, a tranquil excursion through lush rolling mountains and native forest observing aquatic birds, and even trout and salmon darting through the water.
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Catch-and-release fishing
Enjoy either fly-fishing or spinner fishing where all equipment is provided. Cast your line for rainbow trout, brown trout, or chinook salmon.
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Mountain biking
Choose between easy-going, non-technical off-road biking and smooth flowing single track to extreme downhill tracks for technically skilled riders. This area boasts trails and terrains to fit all levels and preferences.
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Mapuche community visits
Explore the charming town of Curarrehue, nestled between towering mountains, and visit a Mapuche weaver to view her traditional skills and techniques as she works with the loom.
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Skiing and snowboarding
Exciting adventures await with our snowboarding and skiing activities down the active Villarrica volcano. A variety of slopes are on offer from beginners to more advanced ski runs.
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Cheese factory tour
The ultimate foodie delight, enjoy a tour of Vira Vira's delicious creamery and gain insight into the specific ways different cheese, including parmesan, blue cheese and camembert are produced.
Community & Culture
The lodge is running a Conservation Lessons series at a nearby school in which they use ancestral Mapuche knowledge to teach the children about the importance of having a relationship with nature and wildlife. Vira Vira also has a local internship project which sees them accept applicants from the region rather than outside of Chile. You’ll be given information on all the projects the lodge supports and how you can get involved if you’d like to. The lodge employs 40 people from nearby communities.
Conservation
The community helps to grow saplings which the lodge then plants as part of its reforestation project. This provides them with an income, and it also helps spread awareness about deforestation and the need to work to stop it. You can buy trees that will be planted in the Mapuche community. The lodge team and locals also hold regular environmental clean ups to clear the river banks of washed up rubbish.
Footprint
The central heating at the lodge is completely generated by certified wood pellets. Grey water is treated in ecological treatment plants on site. All of the lodge’s lamps are filled with LED bulbs. Vira Vira meets the European insulation standards and all energy usage is tracked and reported on regularly. An on-site water bottling plant has helped to eliminate the use of plastic bottles, with only glass and aluminium bottles being used on excursions. Waste is recycled where possible, and organic waste is recycled for use in the gardens.
Example trips
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Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
