The best of Puerto Varas and Chiloé - Full 5 days / 4 nights

Discover the fascinating Llanquihue, Frutillar, and Puerto Octay Route, immerse yourself in the enchanting history of charming villages and the stories of hardworking German settlers. Marvel at the beauty of Lake Llanquihue and indulge in its exquisite pastries. A journey that will captivate you with its charm and invite you to live unforgettable moments. Book now and be amazed!

9:00 AM: Departure from the hotel.

9:10 AM: We will start our excursion by visiting the city of Llanquihue, famous for its cured meats and the place of origin of the Maullín River, which is part of the ancient Settlers' Route. In the city, we will visit Los Cisnes Beach and the Pier, which offer a beautiful view of the Lake and the Volcanoes. Then, we will drive along the shores of Lake Llanquihue to reach Frutillar.

10:30 AM: We arrive at this beautiful town with Bavarian reminiscences, where its first settlers came from. It emerged in 1856 as a shipping port, and soon tanneries, mills, breweries, etc., appeared. We will stroll around its beautiful old German-style houses, admiring their well-kept gardens and the incomparable view of the Osorno and Puntiagudo Volcanoes. Optionally, passengers can visit the German Colonial Museum, which depicts the life of the settlers, or enjoy a coffee with a typical German pastry from the region.

On its Lakeside Avenue, we will observe the Teatro del Lago, where the famous "Semanas Musicales de Frutillar" (Musical Weeks of Frutillar) are held annually, attracting artists from all over the world.

12:00 PM: From here, we will head to Puerto Octay, also located on the northern shore of the lake, marked by German influence and being the first port of departure for agricultural products towards Osorno. We will explore its old streets and the Plaza de Armas.

2:00 PM: Arrival at the hotel.

• The order of the places to visit may be modified depending on the daily operation.

• Excursion times are approximate and may be subject to changes according to the Traffic and Operations schedule, considering that, being a half-day excursion, it may have afternoon departures.

• Excursions may undergo changes beyond the company's operation.

• Physical
  Very low
• Cultural
  Very high
• Nature
  Very low

Departure from your hotel at 15:00 am approximately, we will head to the Osorno volcano, bordering the Llanquihue Lake. We will start going uphill in Ensenada in a transfer, until we get to the ski center which is located on the top of the volcano. There we’ll will have time to enjoy the landscapes and take pictures.

We will descend from the volcano

18:00 pm: Return to your hotel.

• Physical
  Very low
• Cultural
  Very low
• Nature
  Very high

Discover the essence of Chiloé on our unmissable excursion that will take you to explore Chacao, Quemchi, Aucar, Dalcahue, and Castro. Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of this fascinating island, marvel at its captivating landscapes, and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of each destination. Book now and live an unforgettable experience in Chiloé!

08:00 AM: We will start our journey to the town of Pargua, south of Puerto Varas, where we will board a ferry to sail through the Chacao Channel, which separates the mainland from the Big Island of Chiloé. During the navigation, we can observe sea lions, pelicans, and typical marine birdlife of this region.

09:45 AM: We will dock at the town of Chacao, where we can see typical Alerce wooden constructions and also the San Antonio de Chacao church before continuing our journey along the inner sea route, the west route of the island, towards the town of Quemchi.

11:30 AM: Arrival in Quemchi, where we can visit its beautiful coastal promenade, which writer Francisco Coloane named the "comuna of a thousand landscapes." Afterwards, we will head to a marvelous place: Aucar, the Island of the Sailing Souls, which we can access through a 430-meter wooden bridge.

1:00 PM: Later, we will head towards Dalcahue (a town located in front of the Island of Quinchao), which boasts a gastronomic and crafts market with a spectacular view along its coast. We will visit the market and walk towards the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, a typical Chilote construction that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

3:30 PM: Subsequently, we will continue our journey to the city of Castro, the capital of the Big Island of Chiloé. We will make a stop to take photographs of the Palafitos (houses with pillars arranged over the water), visit the San Francisco Church in front of the city square, and explore its Crafts Market.

5:00 PM: Departure from Castro heading back to Puerto Varas.

8:00 PM: Arrival at the hotel.

Note: The lunch location (not included) will be coordinated with the guide depending on the schedule and logistics of the excursion.

• The order of the points to visit may be modified depending on the daily operation.

• The excursion times are approximate and subject to change.

• The navigation operation in Puñihuil is subject to the Maritime Governorship's authorization, depending on weather conditions.

• Excursions may undergo changes beyond the company's control.

• Physical
  Very low
• Cultural
  Very high
• Nature
  Medium

We will pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Varas between  7.30 - 7:45 AM, to go to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, located on the road to Ensenada. Upon arrival we will visit the famous Saltos del Petrohué, and then we embark on a navigation through the Todos Los Santos lake, which will take us to the small ecological village of Peulla.

On the route we can watch impressive views of the Osorno, Puntiagudo and Tronador volcanoes, as well as the island of Margarita. After 1 hour and 45 minutes we will arrive to Peulla, where we will have time to have lunch and to do some of the varied activities of adventure tourism, like canopy, horseback riding, fishing, jetboat rides and 4x4 safari (not included in the value of the program).

At 6.30 pm we will be back in Puerto Varas.

• Nature
  Very high