Day Trips & Excursions in Puerto Varas

Immerse yourself in the mesmerising landscapes of Chile's Lake District on this 6-hour tour from Puerto Varas, including hotel pick-up. Enjoy views of Lake Llanquihue, Laguna Verde and Osorno volcano; sample smoked salmon from the Pescado River and browse for handicrafts in Ensenada village. After lunch at a local restaurant (not included), head to the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, where you can hike through the forest, visit Petrohuè Falls or cruise the Todos Los Santos lake (extra costs apply).

Sample the natural treasures of the Chilean Lake District on this 4-hour tour from Puerto Montt, including hotel pick-up. Take a scenic hike in the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park; see the picturesque Petrohuè falls; and cruise across Todos Los Santos Lake. That's not all: you'll also enjoy prime views of Llanquihue lake, Laguna Verde and Osorno volcano; tuck into fresh salmon from the Pescado River; and visit Ensenada village.

Explore the natural wonders of Chile's Lake District on this full-day tour from Puerto Varas to the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. Pass through towns like La Poza, Ensenada and Peulla; admire the Petrohu e Falls (extra cost); and cruise across the Todos los Santos Lake in a catamaran. After a delicious 3-course or box lunch (depending on option selected), choose from optional activities like hiking, kayaking, horseback riding or a 4WD safari, and enjoy the park's scenic rivers, forest valleys and soaring cliffs.

Uncover the colonial history and heritage of Chile's Lake District on this full-day tour from Puerto Varas, including hotel pick-up. Journey along the ancient Route of Settlers, stopping to admire the scenery around Llanquihue Lake and visit the Memorial to the German Colonists. After taking in the highlights of Llanquihue and Frutillar, climb to the ski resort of Osorno volcano, where you'll be rewarded with magnificent views over the Lakelands.

Discover the natural wonders and gastronomic heritage of lakeside Llanquihue on this 6-hour tour from Puerto Varas. Discover Llanquihue's German colonial history, sample the city's famous Bavarian-style sausages (extra cost) and get a glimpse of local life as you pass dairy farms, salmon farms and breweries. After visiting the memorial to the German colonists, head to nearby Frutillar, where you can tour the German Colonial Museum and visit the Teatro del Lago (Lake Theater).

Discover the quaint hamlet of Peulla and the lush volcanic landscapes of Vicente P erez Rosales National Park on a full-day excursion from Puerto Montt. Guaranteed to delight nature lovers, this 11-hour tour covers Lago Llanquihue, Osorno Volcano, and the Petrohu e Waterfalls, a collection of tempestuous cascades, before culminating with lunch and free time in Peulla. Hotel pickup and drop-off at your Puerto Montt hotel are included.