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Chilean Lake District
$1365 single supplement US$255
Puerto Montt, Chile
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Travel Highlights
- Todos los Santos Lake
- Puerto Varas
- Chiloe Island
- Puyehue National Park
- Perez Rosales National Park
Few landscapes in the world can offer such beautiful natural scenery as the Chilean Lakes District. Pristine lakes and rivers joined by stunning volcanoes and ancient forests provide an unforgettable atmosphere for your next adventure. Nature hikes, wildlife viewing, sea kayaking, hot springs and a taste of local cultural are just some of the activities that will inspire a love for these mysterious lands of water & fire.
- Day 1 : Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas
- Day 2 : Discovering Chiloe island or Relaxing at the Hot Springs
- Day 3 : Exploring Perez Rosales National Park
- Day 4 : Discovering Petrohue and Lake Todos los Santos
- Day 5 : Adios Lakes District!
Nature ViewingIncludes intentional opportunity to observe flora or fauna with an experienced guide.
Cultural ActivitiesIncludes cultural activities such as a visit to a traditional village or a local market to give a unique perspective.
Day 1 Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas 
After meeting our guide at the airport in Puerto Montt, we drive to Puerto Varas, a beautiful town bordering Lake Llanquihue - a quick 15 minutes away. As we drive, keep an eye out for the magnificent Osorno Volcano, a breathtaking view you can not miss. In the early twentieth century, Puerto Varas experienced significant German immigration and has a very unique architecture to show for it. After we arrive at the hotel, we will have a few free hours to check-in and have some lunch before the afternoon excursions. The guide will pick us up for a tour of the nearby Frutillar village. We will visit the local museum and we might also get the opportunity to experience tea time, tasting local unique cakes and other popular desserts.
Day 2 Discovering Chiloe island or Relaxing at the Hot Springs
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Today you have the option of choosing one of the following areas to visit:
Chiloe Island: Cross the Chacao Channel and visit Ancud city. Take a cultural walking tour around the city center, stopping at the main square to appreciate Chiloe’s mythological statues, the local Feria and Mercado; then stop in to visit San Antonio Fortress. A quick drive to our next destination, Puñihuil, a group of small islands are home to a beautiful Humboldt penguin colony and marine wolves. In the evening we will return back to our hotel in Puerto Varas.
Puyehue National Park and Hot Springs: Drive north through Chile's famous North-South highway, crossing the Lakes District center, Lake Rupanco and Lake Puyehue to reach the national park. This magnificent park consists of 264,403 acres, a vast home for ever-green forests crowned by the Casablanca, Antillanca and Puyehue volcanoes. Take a walking tour watching out for endemic flora and fauna. After lunch, enjoy the natural hot springs! In the evening we are heading back to Puerto Varas.
Day 3 Exploring Perez Rosales National Park
(B,L,D) We're off to one of the most beautiful and oldest parks of Chile, Perez Rosales National Park. Visit the mighty Osorno Volcano, take photos from the amazing scenic overlooks, get a great view of the surrounding wild areas you won't soon forget! Continue exploring the park, having the option to do a short hike called ‘El Solitario’. Visit Petrohue Falls, to witness the turquoise waters of the River Petrohue cascading over sharp rocks, a very exciting view! For the next two nights we will be at the Petrohue Lodge on the shore of Lake Todos los Santos. We say goodbye to our guide from Puerto Varas, but meet our new guide from the lodge.
Day 4 Discovering Petrohue and Lake Todos los Santos
(B,L,D) Lots of activities to choose from today! Kayaking on Todos los Santos, hiking through local forests or go fly fishing. Any excursion we choose will surely be fulfilling and will let us get in touch with this natural place. I In the afternoon we come back to the Lodge and have free time to rest and relax, enjoying our last night in the Lakes District zone.
Day 5 Adios Lakes District!
(B)Today we will enjoy our last morning in the Lakes District. After breakfast we might do a short walk by the lake shores to savor the breathtaking views of this beautiful place. Transfer back to Puerto Montt City. Hopefully this will not be the last time visiting this place, adios Lakes District!
Accommodations:
2 nights lake lodge, 2 nights four-star hotel
Meals Included:
All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.
Transportation:
Bus, Car, Van
Notes:
Flights to and from Puerto Montt not included. Contact us for internal flight prices.
Group & Staff:
Minimum 2; Maximum 10.
Personal Budgeting:
$130 Chilean visa fee, $120 for meals not included, money for optional tours in Puerto Montt
Pre & Post Tour Accommodations:
Santiago: Share US$60, Single US$100
Is it for Me?
An undemanding tour that includes beautiful lake, forest, and mountain scenery. Offers exciting options in Puerto Montt for the more adventurous traveler. Suitable for any age.
Arrival / Departure Transfers:
1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person
Start Dates
Weekly Departures
Any day of the week
