The 4 Best Puerto Varas Tours & Lake District Day Trips

1.Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 121 reviews · 7 hours · from $59Our pick

Start in Puerto Varas with a scenic ride along Lake Llanquihue, climb Osorno Volcano to its ski center, then walk through Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park to Petrohué Falls. English and Spanish guides such as Nelly, Javier, Jenny, and Paula lead the seven-hour outing. Optional chairlifts, boat rides, lunch, and park entry cost extra.

“Incredible trip with very knowledgeable guide, excellent driver and stunning landscapes.”

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2.Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 10 hours · from $69

Travel from Puerto Montt to Lake Llanquihue, Osorno Volcano, and Petrohué Falls with a Spanish-English guide in a group of up to 14. You will walk through forest, see turquoise water rushing over polished lava, and ride optional chairlifts toward Osorno’s glaciers. Extra fees apply for park entry, lunch, boat rides, and lifts.

“Our guide Jenny was very nice and knowledgeable. she made sure we left in time for each activity. incredibly nice places and the boat ride with the Osorno volcano as a backdrop was very nice. however, due to the several stops we had only 1 hour at the volcano. so there was no time to hike around but it was amazing when we reached the highest accessibile point of the volcano. we did get to touch some ice eventhough it was summer.”

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3.Chiloe Island Full-day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 77 reviews · 10 hours · from $72

Travel from Puerto Varas to Chiloe by road and ferry, then visit Chacao, Ancud, Castro, and Dalcahue. You will see stilt houses, churches, craft markets, historic sites, and island traditions with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Mauro is one named guide praised for his warm manner and strong local knowledge. Expect a long day with substantial driving.

“Enjoyed the trip. Lots of time in the van but also time to explore the different places. Lovely boat trip in the fjord and great lunch ( both wanted cash).”

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4.Peulla Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 10 hours · from $66

From Puerto Varas, you travel by bus through Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, stop at Petrohué Falls, then sail Todos los Santos Lake by catamaran to Peulla. Guide Alfredo is praised for clear, funny explanations. Lunch and Peulla activities cost extra, so bring cash and sturdy shoes.

“It was a brilliant day from start to finish. the scenery spectacular and the tour allowed you to enjoy in the best way. very comfortable and at a great pace.”

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