Like many countries along the Pacific 'rim of fire,' Chile exhibits extensive faulting and high levels of geothermic activity, which explains the numerous hotsprings scattered throughout the country: over 240 of them, according to a 1997 survey. These springs are great places to visit, and range from tepid to boiling (geysers), from rustic pools to elegant 5-star resorts, from sea level springs in the midst of temperate rainforests to stark pools in the Altiplano, above 13,000 ft in elevation.
The highest concentrations of these springs are found in three distinct sectors. The northern altiplano sector, from San Pedro de Atacama to Putre, contains some 20% of Chile's hotsprings, generally at altitude and very, very hot. In Central Chile, the Pocuro Fault gives rise to over 35 separate springs with an average water temperature of 95-118° F. Further south is Termas de Chillan, a 5-star spa and ski resort with 9 thermal pools and a spring temperature of 160° F.
Extending over 600 miles from Volcán Llaima to Volcán Hudson, the Liquiñe-Ofqui fault runs parallel to the Andes and is responsible for the highest concentration of hotsprings anywhere in the country: over 70 separate springs lie hidden in the Andes and fjords of the Lake District and northern Patagonia.
Thanks to the Tourism Promotion Corporation of Chile : 202-530-4109
We worked with Franny initially and then once we booked we worked with Phen. Franny was very patient and not pushy as we considered our choices. They both got back to us immediately when we had questions.
Expedition cruises are very weather dependent, we knew we were going to see Glaciers, Marine Life, Landscapes but just didn't know when and where. We had some rain, sleet and snow then followed by absolutely beautiful weather. The captain and expedition team were very conscientious for our safety as well as providing us with a fulfilling and educational experience.
Misti
1 month ago
Adventure Life made the whole trip process smooth and worry free from planning and throughout the entire trip. Communication was excellent and the trip to Chile and Easter Island was amazing. We were able to customize the entire trip and use the experience of other travelers to ensure each day was amazing.
Quinn Johnson
1 month ago
Erin and Juliane have been very helpful. The planning has been smooth and stress-free. My concerns and questions have been answered on a timely manner. I was referred to a booking agent for flights that made it easier to plan international and local flights. There's also a Trip Planner website that provides good information as well as a single location for documents related to this trip.
Noel Mozo
3 months ago
Very prompt replies and very knowledgeable
Christine Guthrie
3 months ago
Adventure Life planned a stunner of a trip for our family ONCE AGAIN! This is our 7th trip with Adventure Life. We chose the Chile North to South adventure with add-ons of Magdalena Island to see the penguins; Las Torres hotel in Patagonia; Calafate, Argentina to see the Perito Moreno glacier and finally, Buenos Aires. We were active every day! Biking in vineyards, trekking at 14,000 ft above sea level and seeing vicuña and vizcacha everywhere after having almost the entire El Tatio geyser park to ourselves, an evening tour viewing the stars and galaxies in the Atacama Desert, River Rafting and hiking between volcanoes and glacial lakes in the mountain lake region of Peurto Varas, hiking the French Valley, Las Torres and riding horses in Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, walking on the glacier and drinking glacial water and hearing those thunderous booms of ice calving at Perito Moreno in Calafate, Argentina and biking 30 miles through Buenos Aires to the suburbs where we kayaked the Tigre River Delta. So much fun!! I even wore my adult children out!!