Puerto Varas Tours

Let your guide handle the logistics and relax while discovering the charming town of Frutillar in Chile's Lake District region. Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transport from Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas and travel down a rural road for an authentic view of the region. Explore the town as your guide points out the influences of German settlers and provides insight into local life here.

Visit an active volcano and other natural highlights of Southern Chile. Begin on the southern shores of Lake Llanquihue and enter Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Marvel at the turquoise waters of the Petrohué Waterfalls and the tranquil beaches surrounding Lake Todos los Santos. Lunch in Ensenada at the foot of the Osorno Volcano. Travel up the volcano to a ski resort for striking views of the Petrohué River Valley.

We will begin our tour bordering Lake Llanquihue along the south bank. We will have the opportunity to learn about the German colonization and agriculture that developed in the area. Once in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park we will visit the world famous Petrohué River Falls, which with its turquoise color delight tourists.  In Ensenada we will have free time for lunch, Then we will reach the origin of this river, Lake Todos los Santos and visit its volcanic beaches. Then we will ascend to the Osorno Volcano Ski Center, where we will have time to enjoy the panoramic view of the Petrohué River valley and Llanquihue Lake. We will also know 2 craters of the Volcano, such as Laguna Verde and La Burbuja.

In Frutillar you can embrace the relaxed atmosphere full of colored houses, vibrant gardens, tea rooms and the modern Teatro del Lago. Discover this charming lakeside destination, with a landscape formed by the Llanquihue Lake and several stunning volcanoes. You can see the influence of the German settlers, with the spectacular old cottages, many converted into guest houses, the delicious Bavarian gastronomy as well as the kuchens and apple strudel sweets. Located on the eastern bank of Llanquihue Lake, Frutillar charms visitors with its beauty all year round. On our tour, we will take a rural road used by the local farmers, where we can see the agriculture and the cattle which are so common to the region. You will also discover another reason to fall in love with Frutillar – the Teatro del Lago.

Come with us to visit the most beautiful landscapes of the region of the lakes and volcanoes of Chile, on a full day excursion departing from Puerto Varas. Through this tour we will visit the Petrohué Falls, we will sail by catamaran on the Todos los Santos lake and we will walk through the town of Peulla, also exploring the Velo de la Novia waterfall.

Let your guide handle the logistics and relax while discovering the charming town of Frutillar in Chile's Lake District region. Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transport from Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas and travel down a rural road for an authentic view of the region. Explore the town as your guide points out the influences of German settlers and provides insight into local life here.

The best way to discover nature a few kilometers from Puerto Varas: views of the volcanoes with navigation surrounded by the native forest and its wild birds. Calm waters ideal for beginners and family activities.

Experience the adrenaline rush of rafting down the Petrohué River in Chile. Safely navigate a stretch of class III rapids with an expert guide, and enjoy beautiful views of Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park and the Calbuco, Osorno, and Puntiagudo volcanos. Your small-group rafting trip includes safety equipment, snacks, and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Puerto Varas.

Enjoy a full day, easy and simple ride on this great country mountain range like the way the huasos do. Exclusive lodge only for the guests that day.

We invite you to make an excursion to the Osorno volcano, being able to appreciate beautiful landscapes on the way to its top. We will travel along the Llanquihue Lake towards Vicente Pérez Rosales Park, where is the volcano. We will make a walk in the middle of coigües forests and other native species, observing beautiful panoramic views as we ascend. At the end of the road we can, optionally, climb on chairlifts to have a better view of the volcano and the surrounding area.

More than an excursion, it is truly a unique experience, enjoying the colors offered by the sunset on one of the most recognized volcanoes in Chile, with an impressive panoramic view of Lake Llanquihue and the Calbuco Volcano.

Discover the southern Chilean island of Chiloé as you embark on a full-day sightseeing tour from Puerto Varas. Join a small group and cross the Chacao Channel, which is also the oldest city on the island. Then explore the capital city of Castro, with its churches and stilt houses, before ending at a handicraft market in Dalcahue.

Tackle the Petrohue River’s swirling class III and IV rapids with all safety equipment included on this white-water rafting adventure in Puerto Varas. Splash and paddle your way along the river’s meandering twists and turns, and enjoy uninterrupted views along the beautiful riverbanks. With round-trip transport from your Puerto Varas hotel included, you’ll also have free time to swim in the crystal clear waters at your leisure.

In the morning we will pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Varas for our drive to the island of Chiloé, which includes a nice 30 minute ferry crossing during which we can observe sea lions and maybe dolphins. Once on the island, we continue south to the fishing village of Dalcahue. We will take our time to explore the beauties and culture of this beautiful small fishing village. You will 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 will stroll through town and stop at the crafts market featuring wood and woolen products from the region. In the late afternoon we will return to Puerto Varas driving along the eastern coastal road passing by several small fishing villages.

Join us to explore the Osorno volcano. On the way, pass by typical wooden churches, Chilean farm houses and the town of Ensenada. Drive through a thick forest of mostly native Coigües to reach Chile’s oldest National Park. Visit the waterfalls of Petrohué and hike a short trail through native forests. We will get back to the car and drive on heading to the slopes of the Osorno Volcano where we will make a short hike over lava fields and enjoy the impressive view over the Lake Llanquihue.

This adventure will allow you to know this active volcano whose form astonishes for its perfection, and the famous Saltos del Petrohué, both important landmarks of southern Chile.

This activity is the perfect way to enjoy with the whole family (children from 5-6 years old) while paddling with impressive views!

We will start this incredible tour from the Port of Petrohué, navigating for almost two hours through Todos los Santos Lake, observing the majesty of the Osorno, Puntiagudo and Tronador volcanoes. When you arrive at Villa Peulla, you will be able to enjoy Ecotourism activities that can be hired on the spot! that include adventure and nature, in the middle of an impressive natural setting.

The host will meet with you before the experience to finalize full day hiking itinerary based on interests and capabilities. The guide has lots of pictures, maps, and is highly knowledgable of park to create an incredible hiking, photography, and bird watching experience.

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. Take a walk to visit some restored colonial houses and see the strong German influence on the architecture. Learn about the history of this picturesque town and the time of the first German settlers.and visit the open-air German museum.

Survip is a company born in the south of Chile, with a great knowledge of Los Lagos, Los Ríos, Bío-Bío y Araucanía Regions. Our mission is to deliver the best transportation experience when you arrive to our beloved south of Chile, same as when you have to go back home. We understand that we are the first and last link on the chain of your trip to our region, so are really focused on delivering a first class experience, so that you get the best memories, and so that the reputation of our region keeps growing. We have modern vehicles to bring you the best comfort and safety. We have vehicles for up to 7 passangers or 17 passangers. You can pay your transfer in cash, with your credit or debit card, bank transfer, or Paypal. To the safety of our little ones, we offer baby car seats free of charge.

We will go to the town of Pargua and take a ferry to sail the Chacao Channel, which will take us to the Island of Chiloé. Visit the town of Chacao, and after a few minutes touring the town, we will go to the town of Puñihuil, to the sector of the Pingüineras. After that, take a 30-minute navigation to the islets to appreciate Humboldt and Magellanic penguins. After our boat ride through the bay, we will return by a coastal road to the city of Ancud, famous for its local craft market. We will take route 5 to connect with a interior mino where we can observe the Chilote field.

Discover the history of deep Chiloé, with its traditions, myths, legends, colors and architecture that make Chiloé a unique destination in the world.

The Desolation pass is an old 13-kilometer crossing that runs through the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, this path was used by the Huilliches and later by the Jesuits to connect from Lake Llanquihue to Lake Todos Los Santos through a pass that forms between the Osorno volcano and the Picada hill. This route has a beautiful panoramic view of the Osorno and Tronador volcanoes, La Picada hill, Todos Los Santos lake and Margarita Island. The road is marked by changes in landscapes and environments, going from volcanic slag heaps to dense forests.

Experience the culture and take this unique opportunity to meet and share with the last Huilliches (some of) in Chile. Meet, Share, Participate and Taste typical dishes, learn about their lifes and discover Chile from the Roots.