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Explore remote villages on one of the below 14 unique Lake District cultural experiences for 2026 or 2027. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Local Market Visits, Kayaking, and Archaeological Site Visits and cost from $2,590 for experiences of 5 to 15 days. Tell us about your ideal Lake District cultural trip and our Lake District experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.

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The island of Chiloe
from $2,737
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Highlights of Chiloe

4 Day Itinerary
  • Ferry Ride with views of the Andes
  • Northern Chiloe Village Exploration
  • Hiking in Tepuhueico Park
  • Unique endemic wildlife spotting
  • Cultural exploration of Castro
  • Visit to Chepu River
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Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas
Activities
Hiking, Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Easy Active
Chiloé island in Chile. Enjoy a Chiloé culture and wildlife tour on this 4-day Chiloé island trip. Ride a ferry to misty villages, sample local oysters, spot penguins, hike through lush Tepuhueico forests to the dramatic “Dock of Souls,” wander UNESCO wooden churches and palafitos in Castro, then relax by the Chepu River in local comfort.
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The Island of Chiloé
from $7,075
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The Islands of Chiloe & The Route of the Parks of Patagonia

10 Day Itinerary
  • Scenic walking tour of Puerto Varas
  • Osorno Volcano & Rewilding Activity
  • Natural Wonders of Chiloé
  • Visit Castro & Culinary Adventures
  • Explore the Route of the Parks
  • Chaitén Volcano & Scenic Return
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Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas
Activities
Volunteering
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join this 10-day adventure through Chiloé and Patagonia's Route of Parks, beginning in Puerto Varas. Discover Chiloé's culture and landscapes while exploring hidden trails and participating in rewilding projects. Experience the breathtaking scenery of Patagonia, with its temperate rainforests, volcanoes, fjords, and the Andes.
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View of Osorno volcano behind Puerto Varas
from $4,375
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Puerto Varas & Lakes District: An Active Hiking Adventure

Roundtrip Puerto Varas - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Lake Llanquihue
  • Explore Alerce Andino National Park
  • Observe endemic penguins at Puñihui
  • Calbuco Volcano exploration
  • Experience the El Solitario trail
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Puerto Varas / Puerto Montt
Activity Level
Moderate
Plan your perfect 7-day hiking adventure in Chile’s Lake District, starting from Puerto Varas. Experience breathtaking views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes, explore Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, Lake Todos Los Santos, and Alerce Andino, and visit Chiloé Island. Finish your trip on the El Solitario trail before returning to Puerto Varas.
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Chiloe Island adventure
from $2,968
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Chiloe Island Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Admire the view of Osorno Volcano
  • Paddle Río Petrohué into Reloncaví
  • Enjoy lunch with locals
  • Hike along the coast to penguins
  • Visit Valley of the Sunken Forest
  • Enjoy water activities
  • See Dalcahue UNESCO World Heritage
  • Biking to Chiloé National Park
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Puerto Montt / Puerto Montt
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience Chile's Lake District on this 8-day active adventure and discover the natural and cultural beauty of Chiloé Island. Visit UNESCO churches and fishing villages, kayak through fjords, bike to Chiloé National Park, and see penguins, dolphins, and other wildlife along the Pacific coast.
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Puntiagudo Volcano, a snow-cappedd volcanic chain in Chile, near Osorno Volcano
from $2,650
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Chile's Three Lakes & Volcanoes Crossing

Chile Small Group Tour - 4 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Desolacion Trail
  • Boat ride to Puntiagudo Valley
  • Hike to Lake Rupanco
  • Visit hot springs by Lake Rupanco
Starts / Ends
Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas
Activities
Homestays
Activity Level
Moderate
Join a 4-day trek in Chile's Lake District, connecting three lakes and volcanoes. Hike the Desolación Trail to Lake Todos Los Santos, take a boat to Puntiagudo Valley, and trek 8.5 km to a family lodge. On day three, hike 18 km to Lake Rupanco for stunning views. End with a soak in natural hot springs before returning to Puerto Varas.
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Trek the Route of the Parks of Patagonia
from $5,356
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Rincon Bonito: Patagonia's Hidden North

10 Day Itinerary
  • Rafting adventure on Petrohue River
  • Cochamo Valley Exploration
  • Paddling in Reloncaví Fjord
  • Trek the North Patagonian Andes
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Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Moderate
On the 10-day Rincon Bonito: Patagonia's Hidden North tour, explore Puerto Varas and the Chilean Patagonia Lake District. Highlights include a walking tour along Lake Llanquihue, rafting on the Petrohue River, a visit to Cochamo Valley, and a paddling adventure in the Reloncavi Fjord. Conclude the trip with a trek through the North Patagonian Andes.
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Trekking in Patagonia in view of the iconic horns
from $7,815
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Patagonia Collection: Multisport Route of the Parks

Patagonia Small Group Tour - 11 Day Itinerary
  • Small Group Multisport Tour
  • Experience Patagonia's heritage
  • Discover 17 parks along Patagonia
Starts / Ends
La Baita Ecolodge / Puerto Natales
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Variable
This 11-day Route of the Parks small group multisport tour from Temuco to Puerto Natales is perfect for travelers looking to experience Patagonia. It includes hiking, biking, and rafting. Travel through the 17 parks, and engage with the region's nature, local communities, and culture, all while supporting rewilding efforts.
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Breathtaking view of Torres del Paine
from $5,317
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Chile North to South

13 Day Itinerary
  • Biking and wine tasting
  • Explore the Atacama Desert
  • Rafting in the Lake District
  • Hike in Torres del Paine
Activities
Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration, Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 13-day tour of Chile takes you from Northern Chile's Atacama Desert, to Santiago, the Lake District, then Torres del Paine. Along the way, enjoying hiking, biking, wine tasting, rafting, and other activities as you experience both the metropolitan and natural sides of Chile.
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Pristine villages in small inlets
from $2,590
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Chonos Route

Puerto Montt Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MV Skorpios II
  • Explore picturesque Chiloe Island
  • Explore fishing town Puerto Aguirre
  • Whale watch on the Corcovado Gulf
  • Visit San Rafael Glacier
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Puerto Montt / Puerto Montt
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 6-day cruise aboard MV Skorpios II, beginning and ending in Puerto Montt, and sail over 800 miles through the magical age-old ice formations, glaciers, stunning archipelagos, channels, and small gulfs. Admire the vast island-peppered sea as you disembark to explore small towns and soak in the region's famed hot springs.
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Paine River and Salto Grande waterfall
from $16,195
EBD
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Patagonia and Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Visit Castro's colorful palafittes
  • Explore Chiloe National Park forest
  • View the advancing Pio XI Glacier
  • Hike Torres del Paine's trails
Starts / Ends
Puerto Montt / Ushuaia
Activities
Local Market Visits, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 15-day cruise through southern Chile's fjords aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Beagle Channel and the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, wildlife viewings, and two days of hiking in the stunning Torres del Paine National Park.
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Guanacos in Torres del Paine
from $13,595
EBD
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Patagonia and Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Admire Lake Escondido’s beauty
  • Visit Cape Horn’s lighthouse
  • Witness Pío XI Glacier
  • Experience Torres del Paine
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Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition cruise from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Patagonia and Chile's southern fjords. Experience guided hikes, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, including humpback whales and penguins, while visiting stunning locations like Torres del Paine and Cape Horn.
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from $8,875
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Cruise from Argentina to Chile

Ushuaia to Valparaiso - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Visit Cape Horn lighthouse
  • Navigate Angostura Kirke
  • Visit Tortel village
  • Visit Chiloe's palafitos in Castro
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Ushuaia / Valparaiso
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day adventure aboard SH Vega through Chilean Patagonia. Explore Ushuaia, Puerto Williams, glaciers, Angostura Kirke, Torres del Paine, Pio XI Glacier, Chiloé, Puerto Montt, and Valparaíso. Experience remote fjords, national parks, wildlife, and UNESCO sites while cruising in comfort through pristine landscapes.
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Lighthouse of Beagle Channel, Ushuaia
from $12,450
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The Best of Chilean Fjords

15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Puerto Williams
  • Observe Chilean fjords and channels
  • Garibaldi, Agostini, El Brujo
  • Explore houses of Tortel
  • Experience the wildlife encounters
  • Conclude the trip in Quemchi
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Valparaiso / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail aboard Le Lyrial for a 15-day adventure into the landscapes of South America. Experience the beauty of the Chilean fjords, where channels, snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and narrow passages await. Explore Puerto Williams, circumnavigate Cape Horn, and glide past the glaciers of Garibaldi, Crostini, Skua, El Brujo, and Pie XI.
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Nights in Ushuaia
from $11,900
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The Best of Chilean Fjords

Valparaiso to Ushuia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Cruise the Pulluche Canal
  • Discover Tortel's wooden walkways
  • Explore Puerto Williams
  • Watch wildlife in Tuckers Islets
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Valparaiso / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Valparaiso to Ushuaia on a 15-day expedition cruise through Chilean Patagonia aboard L' Austral. Discover glaciers, fjords, historic towns, and UNESCO sites aboard a small ship designed for remote exploration.
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