Puerto Montt Trip Overview
This is a unique experience to know the region of the Chilean lakes and Puerto Varas!
Get to know this place full of pure nature and dreamy landscapes.
Enjoy breathtaking landscapes with mountains, rivers, valleys, lakes, its traditional culture and its impressive flora and fauna.
IMPORTANT NOTE: According to the times we are living these days, this experience can be customized as per your interest and can also be provided in private service for an extra cost. If you are interested in doing this experience privately, please let us know and we will quote.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Puerto Montt, Chile
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Walking Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Puerto Montt, Los Lagos Region, Chile
This is a unique experience to know the region of the Chilean lakes and Puerto Varas!
Get to know this place full of pure nature and dreamy landscapes.
Enjoy breathtaking landscapes with mountains, rivers, valleys, lakes, its traditional culture and its impressive flora and fauna.
IMPORTANT NOTE: According to the times we are living these days, this experience can be customized as per your interest and can also be provided in private service for an extra cost. If you are interested in doing this experience privately, please let us know and we will quote.
Itinerary
Day 1: Puerto Montt Airport – Puerto Varas
Pass By: Puerto Varas, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region
Arrival at El Tepual, Puerto Montt Airport. Upon arrival, meet with your driver who will transfer you to your hotel in Puerto Varas.
Accommodation at Hotel Puelche
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Puelche Hotel
Day 2: Puerto Varas – Osorno Volcano – Petrohue – Puerto Varas
Stop At: Osorno, Osorno, Los Lagos Region
Pick-up at your hotel in Puerto Varas to explore the Osorno volcano. On the way we will pass by typical wooden churches, Chilean farm houses and the town of Ensenada. We will drive through a thick forest of mostly native Coigües to reach Chile’s oldest National Park, Vicente Pérez Rosales, founded in 1926. Our first stop within this park will be the waterfalls of Petrohué. We will hike a short trail through native forests: you will be amazed by the crystal green waterfalls. We will get back to the car and drive on heading to the slopes of the Osorno Volcano. At 1.300 m / 4.265 ft. above sea level we will make a short hike over lava fields and enjoy the impressive view over the lake Llanquihue. On a clear day we can see the Pacific Ocean. On our way we will have time for a picnic lunch and be able to enjoy a great view over the lake “Lago Todos Los Santos” and several snow-capped volcanoes. In the afternoon return to your hotel in Puerto Varas.
Duration: 8 hours
Pass By: Petrohue, Petrohue, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Los Lagos Region
described above
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Puelche Hotel
Day 3: Puerto Varas – Chile Island – Puerto Varas
Stop At: Chiloe Island Penguin Colony, Punihuil, Isla Chiloe Chile
In the morning we pick up at your hotel in Puerto Varas for our drive to the island of Chiloé, Once on the island we continue south to the fishing village of Dalcahue. We take our time to explore the beauties and culture of this beautiful small fishing village. Rustic homes, traditional fishing boats and the friendly people make Dalcahue a charming village. On Sundays we can visit an interesting local market in Dalcahue, where local typical crafts are sold. You learn a lot about how traditional life in Chiloe is and was during the last years. We continue our journey to Castro, the capital of Chiloe, to observe the traditional palafitos (houses built on stilts along the shore) and visit the majestic wooden church (an UNESCO World Heritage Site). We stroll through town and stop at the crafts market featuring wood and woolen products from the region. In the late afternoon we return to Puerto Varas driving along the eastern coastal road passing by several small fishing villages.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Puelche Hotel
Day 4: Puerto Varas – Frutillar – Puerto Montt Airport
Stop At: Frutillar, Frutillar, Los Lagos Region
Trip along the Llanquihue Lake, the second largest lake in Chile, and enjoy gorgeous views of the volcanoes Osorno, Calbuco, Puntiagudo and Tronador. We will pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Varas and travel to Frutillar, a charming village on the bank of the huge Llanquihue Lake. The village is noted for the German influence on the architecture developed by the immigrants who arrived around 1853. Here, we will take a walk to visit some restored colonial houses and see the strong German influence on the architecture. You will learn about the history of this picturesque town and the time of the first German settlers. Afterwards, we will visit the open-air German museum. Return to your hotel in Puerto Varas.
In due time, transfer to Puerto Montt Airport for your next flight.
(we recommend to book next flight after 4:00 pm)
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
