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PUERTO VARAS – EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
Not included:
- Meals not specified
- Other expenses not mentioned
- Other services not specified
- Personal insurance or travel insurance
- Technical clothing or appropriate attire for the activity, unless otherwise indicated in each excursion
What to bring:
- Personal water (mandatory)
- Camera or mobile phone with a fully charged battery
- Sun protection: hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for the service, according to the destination and weather conditions
Flight: Santiago – Puerto Montt:
Shared transfer: Puerto Montt Airport – Accommodation in Puerto Varas
Check-in – accommodation: From 15:00 hrs
The Chiloé Island, Castro and Dalcahue excursion allows you to discover one of the most representative cultural destinations in southern Chile, exploring the heritage, maritime and architectural richness of the Isla Grande de Chiloé (Big Island of Chiloé), located in the Los Lagos Region. This tour combines navigation, traditional towns, historic churches and local markets in a full-day experience from Puerto Varas.
The excursion begins with departure from your accommodation in Puerto Varas, heading toward the crossing of the Canal de Chacao (Chacao Channel), gateway to Chiloé. During the ferry crossing, it is possible to appreciate seabirds and part of the coastal landscape of the archipelago. Once on the island, the route continues through the town of Chacao and then on to Castro, the provincial capital, recognized for its emblematic palafitos, its urban Chilote life and its heritage value.
During the day, you will also visit Dalcahue, one of the most traditional towns on the island, where you can explore its waterfront, its craft market, its church and different spaces associated with local life. During the tour, there will be free time for lunch in Castro or in the Dalcahue area, where you can enjoy typical Chilote cuisine. Once the experience is finished, the return to the accommodation in Puerto Varas takes place.
The Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls excursion allows you to explore some of the most iconic landscapes of the Los Lagos Region, visiting the surroundings of Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, the imposing Osorno Volcano and the famous Petrohué Falls, in southern Chile. This day combines nature, volcanoes, lakes and viewpoints in a full-day experience from Puerto Varas.
The excursion begins with departure from your accommodation in Puerto Varas, bordering Lago Llanquihue (Llanquihue Lake) along the southern shore, while observing landscapes associated with German colonization and local agriculture. The route then enters Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, where the Petrohué Falls are visited, recognized for their turquoise waters flowing over ancient volcanic lava formations.
During the day, you will also contemplate Lago Todos los Santos (Todos los Santos Lake) and afterwards continue toward the base of Osorno Volcano, one of the most emblematic volcanoes in southern Chile. In the Ensenada area, there will be a stop for an optional lunch, with local gastronomic alternatives available. If weather conditions allow it, there is the possibility of taking the chairlift (optional) to enjoy panoramic views of the surroundings. Once the experience is finished, the return to the accommodation in Puerto Varas takes place.
The navigation on Lago Todos los Santos (Todos los Santos Lake) and Villa Peulla allows you to enjoy a day of connection with nature in one of the most representative landscapes of northern Chilean Patagonia, sailing across the majestic Lago Todos los Santos (Todos los Santos Lake) until reaching Villa Peulla, an ecological village nestled in the mountains inside Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, in the Los Lagos Region.
The excursion begins with departure from your accommodation in Puerto Varas, following the scenic route along Lago Llanquihue (Llanquihue Lake), with panoramic views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes. Afterwards, you arrive at Petrohué, the boarding point for the navigation on Lago Todos los Santos (Todos los Santos Lake), whose emerald waters are surrounded by the Osorno, Puntiagudo and Tronador volcanoes.
Upon arriving at Villa Peulla, you will have time to explore the surroundings at your own pace and have lunch in the area. You may also take part in optional ecotourism activities such as hiking, canopy, horseback riding or photo safaris, subject to availability. Once the experience is finished, the return navigation takes place and afterwards the return to the accommodation in Puerto Varas.
The tour around Lago Llanquihue (Llanquihue Lake) allows you to explore one of the most attractive scenic circuits in southern Chile, visiting different towns surrounding Lago Llanquihue (Llanquihue Lake), in the Los Lagos Region. This full-day experience combines heritage, lakeside landscapes, traditional architecture and local life on a route of approximately 186 kilometers from Puerto Varas.
The excursion begins with departure from your accommodation in Puerto Varas, then continues toward different cities and towns around the lake. During the day, Llanquihue is visited, where you can explore the waterfront and pier, as well as observe local birds, and afterwards Frutillar, one of the best-known towns for its German heritage, its waterfront, the Teatro del Lago (Lake Theater), the Museo Colonial Alemán (German Colonial Museum) and its emblematic churches.
The route continues to Puerto Octay and then through areas such as Las Cascadas and Ensenada, where there will be a stop for a free lunch, with options available on site. Afterwards, the return to the accommodation in Puerto Varas takes place, ending the experience.
Check-out – accommodation: 12:00 hrs
Shared transfer: Accommodation in Puerto Varas – Puerto Montt Airport
Flight: Puerto Montt – Santiago
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