Futangue Hotel and Spa
Amongst flower-strewn meadows below temperate rainforest shrouded mountains I arrive at Futangue Hotel and Spa. I’ve long heard of this hidden, special place on Lago Ranco - only 2 hours north of where I once paused long travels & worked for a summer season - so I am thrilled to finally visit. Here is a beautiful small hotel whose purpose and profits are to fund the conservation of 34,000 acres of Valdivian forests, home to rare and wonderful species of flora and fauna. Amongst an emerald green wonderland for the lucky few, I spend my days Darwin's Frog finding, e-biking past giant nalca leaves, towering lenga and coigue trees to volcanic lava fields, kayaking across hidden lakes and hiking through ancient forest to gob-smacking views of the volcanic Andean range, including far to the south the shimmering peak of Osorno that I once climbed after that summer season. I'm falling head over in heals for the Chilean Lakes all over again.
- Simon, Senderos
Key Facts
Key Facts
No. of rooms / cabins: 26 en-suite rooms with shower each accommodating 2 adults and 1 child up to 12 years old
Room Categories:
Main Hotel: 16 rooms – 2 Suites (35 sqm), 14 Superior Rooms (26 sqm) – King or Twin bedded.
Facilities include coffee maker and minibar, views of the garden or towards the mountains. Rooms 2 & 3, 6 & & connect for families. Room 10 has a small bath.
Exploradores House (120 metres from the main hotel): 10 Standard en-suite rooms (26 sqm).
House can be taken as an exclusive buy-out with its own very large living room and communal areas.
Facilities:
450 sq m “Triwe” Spa including heated inside and unheated outside pool, wood fired dry sauna, massage rooms and small gym.
Restaurant “El Meson del Caulle” offers a culinary farm to table experience with the best ingredients of Northern Patagonia and emphasising small, local suppliers. More information here
Internet: free high speed wifi in rooms and common areas
Excursions: Futangue is an ideal destination for all kinds of outdoor experiences with 100 kms of trails in the private park – hiking, fly fishing, bird watching, e-bikes, horseback riding, kayaking, snowshoeing, nature photography, cultural tours, and visiting local villages are just some of them.
The park and its surrounding areas offer world-class fly fishing, for rainbow and brown trout, and for salmon like Coho, Chinook and Salar. The combination of privacy, excellent connectivity and quality accommodation is difficult to find in other destinations, in addition to the fact that most of the waters we fish have limited access to only a few fishermen.
Dates of operation: Open all year – except for 6 weeks in May and June for maintenance.
Rates from: US$720 per person per night All Inclusive sharing a Superior room (please note B & B, Half Board and Full Board options also available)
*For full rates and other board options see Documents under Gallery and Resources
All Inclusive Rates include lodging at Futangue Private Reserve, All meals, Open Bar (except premium wines and spirits), two half-day or one full-day excursion shared with other guests, transfer from/to regional airports or hotels (See ‘How to Get There’ for local airports), access to the network of trails of more than 70 miles through the native forest.
Minimum age: recommended 10 years and older (although the property receives younger guests
Minimum stay: 3 nights (on All-Inclusive package)
Senderos recommends: 4 nights to relax and enjoy the hotel & spa as well as properly explore the surroundings
Awards: in 2025 Futangue was awarded a Michelin Key
Sustainability
Futangue is a truly mission led property. The entire founding purpose of Futangue Hotel & Spa is to provide access to and fund 34000 acres of privately protected Valdivian temperate rainforest through its profits. That forest is incalculably rich in flora and fauna and contains
• Over 250 native plant species, 58 of them endemic
• Trails to volcanic lava fields and viewpoints of Lake Ranco and northern Patagonia volcanoes
• Presence of Darwin’s frog colonies
• More than 70% of South America’s temperate forest flora found in the park
Futangue aims to preserve the natural heritage of Northern Patagonia, is committed to protecting the biodiversity of the native forest and to promoting environmental education in the local community – Tourism hand in hand with education, scientific research, & reintroduction of native species.
“We are aiming to create an enduring legacy for the region and to ensure that its fragile ecosystem and natural beauty not only survive but flourish and prosper. The mission of the conservation project is to maintain the ecological integrity of the reserve, reforest with native species and support the reintroduction of wildlife. Visitors help preserve this invaluable natural heritage and project it to future generations through the hotel and park.”
Need to know:
- Futangue Park has over 70 miles of trails to choose from. They are separated into 2 distinct areas that are not walkable from the hotel, and require a short transfer. If guests are self-driving and on a half-board basis, we recommend hiring a 4×4 as the access to the Pitreno side requires this unless joining guided excursions. Transfers from the hotel are also available.
- The beautiful hotel buildings are low-lying and all on one level, carefully designed to blend into the surroundings. The area around the hotel is called the ‘prairies’ where cows graze and hay is harvested. Beyond this, the area is surrounded by snow-capped Andean mountains.
- There is a choice of different packages guests can book onto at Futangue Hotel and Spa – with many people staying on a bed and breakfast, half or full board basis – especially if they are a bit more independent. The All-Inclusive package is an excellent choice for those who would like to have all excursions, transfers, meals and drinks costs taken care of.
- The restaurant serves farm-t0-table cuisine with all food locally sourced. They host a barbeque night at least once a week in high season and many of their vegetables come from a large greenhouse in the grounds, which can be visited on request.
- A fly fishing paradise “A PRISTINE jewel set in the middle of a native forest-covered amphitheater, hiding a reservoir for wild trout, close to perfection.” These are the words of Chile’s angling pioneer, Adrián Dufflocq, describing the scenery where guests can fly fish in Futangue Nature Park.
Perfect for:
Couple and families looking for immersion in the nature of the Chilean Lake District with hiking and biking trails for all abilities. Guests can choose to take independent days out or guided experiences. Delicious food and excellent spa facilities for those extra comforts.
Gallery & Resources
Follow this link to Senderos Resources for access to Futangue Hotel and Spa…
- Images
- Fact sheet
- Presentations
- Videos
- Rack rates
- Excursion lists
- and other useful information
Contact us if you need anything else.
Futangue Lodge and Spa also has its own Image Gallery
Getting there
South America, Chile – Northern Lake District (locally known as the River District), Valdivia Province of the Los Ríos Region
By Road
Road Transfers from any regional airport from 1.5 hours (Osorno) and 3hrs 20 mins (Temuco). Easily accessible by car if travelling around the Lake District.
By Air
Direct flights from/to Santiago: Osorno (1.5 hrs), Valdivia (2hrs 15mins), Puerto Montt (3hrs 10mins) with flights to PNT and PUQ, Temuco (3hrs 20mins) and Pucón (3.5 hrs)
Weather
It is always a good time to visit the park and bask in its beauty. Each season is unforgettable, with changing landscapes, unique colours and extraordinary inhabitants that make it an ecosystem in constant evolution. It is important to bring the right gear for the weather of the moment.
In the summer months of November to March expect long sunny warm days, with some cloud cover but not too much rain.
However, the climate can be rainy and temperate, with annual rainfall of close to 4,000 mm that mainly occurs from May to September. The park’s elevation varies from 90 to 1,600 meters and snow is recurrent above 1,000 meters from June to September.
The temperature fluctuates in the summer from 10ºC to 32ºC and from -4ºC to 4ºC in the winter.