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Embark on an unforgettable journey to Chile's Lake District for 2026 and 2027. From the edge of the Andes Mountains to the tranquil shores of its many lakes, experience a unique combination of stunning scenery and captivating wildlife. On this wildlife tour, explore lush forests in search of native species such as pudú, red foxes, and Andean condors. Enjoy great views from Puerto Fuy or admire magnificent waterfalls at Saltos del Petrohué, with stops at picturesque villages like Pucón along the way. Get ready for an adventure-filled day as you explore this incredible region with one of Adventure Life's knowledgeable tour guides. Starting at $1,325, the tour lasts 5 to 19 days. Make your next seamless trip a reality by contacting one of Adventure Life's tour specialists today!
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The island of Chiloe
from $2,738
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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
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
Starts / Ends
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 $2,969
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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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Trek the Route of the Parks of Patagonia
from $5,357
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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
Starts / Ends
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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Pristine villages in small inlets
from $2,720
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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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Breathtaking view of Torres del Paine
from $5,752
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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
Biking, Wine Tasting
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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Puerto Natales, Patagonia
from $3,450
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Nomads of Patagonia Route

Puerto Montt-Puerto Natales - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Skorpios III
  • Visit Puerto Aguirre Village
  • Relax in Quitralco Fjord
  • See Puerto Eden’s footbridges
  • Ride boats to El Brujo Glacier
Starts / Ends
Puerto Montt / Puerto Natales
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a scenic 8-day Patagonia cruise from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales aboard MV Skorpios III. Navigate through dramatic channels, fjords, and mountain landscapes. Disembark in Puerto Natales after an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most beautiful regions.
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Paine River and Salto Grande waterfall
from $16,195
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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
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Puerto Montt / Ushuaia
Activities
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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Wildlife on Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego
from $5,995
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Tierra del Fuego
  • Visit the Garibaldi Fjord
  • See wildlife in Magdalena Island
  • Cross the Gulf of Penas
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Puerto Montt / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on the Magellan Explorer for this 9-day Patagonia and Chilean Fjords cruise. One of the world's southernmost places, Chilean Patagonia, is home to enormous glaciers with blue hues and angular Andes mountain peaks.
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Hiking Los Glaciares, with views of the famous spires of Torres del Paine
from $9,695
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Deep Patagonia: Tierra del Fuego & the Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia to Valparaiso - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore legendary Cape Horn
  • Cruise Beagle Channel waters
  • Discover Torres del Paine
  • Visit Castro Chiloe Island
Starts / Ends
Ushuaia / Valparaiso
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits, Kayaking, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Chilean Patagonia aboard MV Discoverer on a 15-day voyage. Cruise through fjords, channels, and islands, visit Cape Horn, Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine, Chiloe, and Valparaiso, spot wildlife, ride Zodiacs, and discover remote coastal communities across southern Chile and Patagonia.
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Paso Garibaldi with Lakes background at Ushuaia, Argentina
from $19,915
Save $150
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Chilean Fjords & The Glaciers of The Beagle Channel

Valparaiso - Buenos Aires - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Visit Niebla coastal fortress
  • Tour Puerto Montt local markets
  • Discover Castro Humboldt penguins
  • Navigate the Strait of Magellan
Starts / Ends
Santiago / Buenos Aires
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Scenic Eclipse in Valparaiso and set sail along the coast of Patagonia for this 13-day expedition. View majestic islands, glaciers and fjords as you travel through Chile and Cape Horn. Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina, the most southerly city in the world before flying to Buenos Aires to end your adventure.
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