Chile Lake District Tours

Puerto Montt: A southern city full of charm, old streets and houses with European features brought by German colonists, avenues that reach the sea, markets that worship fishes and shellfish, impressive lakeside path which will give you the best landscapes of the city, the one that surrounds all the bay. On this trip, sculptures such as Mirador or Sentados Frente al Mar can be seen and it is possible to visit a pleasant Railroad museum, great stores and recreation areas..

Petrohué Waterfalls: Petrohué river is located in the province of Llanquihue and on its course it has an area of impressive waterfalls called Petrohué Waterfalls. The river rises in Todos los Santos Lake and flows into the sea in the Reloncaví Estuary. It is possible to make different sports activities such as fishing, rafting and kayak.

Osorno Volcano: It is the perfect icon of Los Lagos Region. Green hillsides with eternal snow on its top. Its great height makes it possible to sight it from the entire province of Osorno, even from some places of the Chiloé Island, which therefore constitutes an impressive postcard and typical of the region’s landscape.
Location: Tenth Region. Located at 60 kilometers from Puerto Varas in an easterly direction and 80 kilometers from Puerto Montt in an northeasterly direction.

Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park: The first one and the most visitted Chilean national park. We will discover inside this protected natural reserve, the always green Valdiviano Forest, Todos los Santos Lake (Esmeralda Lake) and Petrohué Waterfalls; through a short walk we will reach to this impressive scenario.

The Llanquihue Lake: It is the third biggest natural lake of South America, with a surface of 887 Kms2. Volcanoes Osorno, Puntiagudo, Calbuco and Tronador are reflected on its waters, offering a stage beauty of the cities situated on its shores. Its name means “submerged place”, and it also stands out for its good fishing.

Frutillar: This picturesque city of extraordinary landscapes presents an outstanding construction reminiscent of the German style, and wide gardens. There are hotels, accommodation, restaurants and tourist services. It is characterized by its intense cultural activity, with a typical museum, and the well-known musical weeks between January and February.

PuyehueNational Park: Puyehue National Park is characterized by its dense forests, by a relief caused by volcanic activity, and by the abundance of water basins. The damp forest is caused by the amount of rains, and it is made up of coigües and ulmo in the lowest areas of the park, and tepa, mañío and coigüe in the highest areas. Also, it presents thermal waters, and in winter it is possible to enjoy skiing in the Antillanca center, on the side of Casa Blanca volcano.

MAGIC OF THE LAKES (5 days / 4 nights)
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Day 1: Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas
Upon arrival at Puerto Montt Airport you will be taken to Puerto Varas, known as the „City of Roses“, located on the shores of Lake Llanquihue - Chile‘s largest lake. Here you can stroll along the shore and enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the volcanoes Osorno and Calbuco and the lively
beach in the summer months. Overnight in Puerto Varas.

Day 2: Peulla
Driving along the shores of the Lago Llanquihue past various beaches and Ensenada to Petrohué, you will reach the National Park Vicente Pérez Rosales. You can make an optional stop at the famous Petrohué Falls with their emerald colored water. Then you will proceed to Petrohué where
the catamaran awaits you to sail across the beautiful lake Todos los Santos to Peulla. You will have time for lunch at Hotel Peulla and/or walk to nearby waterfalls. Return to Puerto Varas to stay the night. (B)

Day 3: Pto. Varas - Frutillar
After breakfast you will visit Frutillar, situated on the shoreline of Lake Llanquihue and founded by German settlers around 1850. The outdoor museum which you will visit is entirely dedicated to those pioneers. Afterwards you will be taken back to Puerto Varas to have an afternoon at leisure to discover other nearby sights or to relax. Overnight in Puerto Varas. (B)

Day 4: Chiloé Island
Departure to Pargua and crossing of the Chacao Channel by ferry to reach Chiloé Island.
SIB (SEAT-IN-BUS):
Schedules differ for winter and summer. From March to December you will take gravel roads after arriving to Chiloé and pass small farms and native woods close to the seaside. You will visit the fishermen and oyster farmers‘ village of Caulín, where you can have some delicious seafood, then carrying on to Ancud (famous for its traditional market featuring a wide range of seafood and crafts). You will visit the local museum and the San Antonio Fortress and return to Puerto Varas after this last stop. In January and February you will start your trip with a visit to Ancud and then travel most of the time on the principal route - the final miles of the Panamerican Highway. First you will stop in Castro, famous for its houses on stilts and the San Francisco Church, completely built from native wood. Then you continue to Dalcahue, which features a colorful market open only on Sundays and a typical Chiloé style wooden church built in 1858. Return to Puerto Varas and overnight stay. (B)
PRIVATE:
You will visit Ancud (famous for its traditional market featuring a wide range of seafood and crafts), the local museum, and the San Antonio Fortress. After an optional lunch you will continue your trip to the penguin islands (only from November to March) - „Islotes Puñihuil“ - located on
the north-western coast at about 30 minutes from Ancud. After a short introduction you will board a boat for a 30 minute tour to the penguin islands to see the only nesting grounds in the world where Humboldt and Magellan penguins breed side by side. Other species you may spot are sea lions, pelicans, and cormorants but you will not be permitted to leave the boat and walk among the animals - protecting the sensitive wildlife is a priority. Return to Puerto Varas and overnight stay. (B)

Day 5: Puerto Varas - Puerto Montt
After breakfast, you will depart to Puerto Montt for a brief city tour including the lively fish market of Angelmó, before you are taken to the airport of Puerto Montt. (B)

4 Day Lake District Adventure

Note: The excursions order might vary based on logistics considerations.

Day 1, The Adventure Starts!…Puerto Varas, Lake District, Chile
We arrive in Puerto Montt in the morning and meet our guide at the airport. Before heading to Puerto Varas we do a short ride around Puerto Montt to learn about this southern city’s traditional places like its typical handcraft market “Angelmó” and the fish market, where the local “cocinerias” (large shed-like areas divided into mini-restaurants where they prepare seafood) offer a wide range of delicious fish and shellfish preparations. Later on we start driving to Puerto Varas, a beautiful town just 15 minutes away located in the borders of Lake Llanquihue. Just some kmts before enter town we will enjoy a splendid view of the Lake’s bay and the magnificent Osorno Volcano and will also notice Puerto Vara’s marked German architecture as consequence of a significant German immigration in early twentieth century. We pass by many of the town’s highlights including la “Iglesia Catedral” and the “Philippi Park”. We finally arrive at our hotel. We now have some free time to rest and look for a good restaurant in town to have a light lunch – yes, light, because later we are going rafting!

In the afternoon we board the van that will take us to Petrohue sector, in Perez Rosales NP. We drive towards the Park located on the flanks of the Osorno Volcano, where the turquoise waters of the Petrohue river flow. Once we arrive we will meet our skilled guides who will equip us will all the rafting gear needed (wetsuit, helmet, paddle jacket and life jacket) and then we learn about the technical and safety instructions for this exciting trip! Now we board the rafts and start paddling down this beautiful class III river; after we have completed the rafting adventure a snack wait for us. When we are ready we return to Puerto Varas. The night is free to walk around town and look for a great dinner.

Day 2, Exploring Perez Rosales NP Perez Rosales NP, Lake District, Chile
Today after breakfast we return to one of the most beautiful and oldest parks of Chile –Perez Rosales NP. Once we enter the Park we will head towards the mighty Osorno Volcano, a conic shaped volcano that escorts the surrounding lakes. We will drive up steep hills reaching the ski center. From this point there is an optional ascension taking the sky lifts to a higher point with an incredible view of Lake Llanquihue and its surroundings. After short walks around the volcano slopes we continue to the Petrohue Falls, a rocky sector where the turquoise waters of River Petrohue stretches creating cascades, exciting scenery! Now we are ready to continue driving and reach Lake Todos los Santos, whose evergreen trees and tranquil waters will surely make us stop internally and relax. We go back to Puerto Varas. The afternoon is at leisure. The night is free to rest and find a great restaurant for dinner.

Day 3, Exploring Alerce Andino National Park Alerce Andino NP, Lake District, Chile
Today we will visit an incredible reserve named after the millenary Alerce tree, which is undoubtedly one of the most interesting tree species of Chile. In this Park some alerces are older than 3,000 years old! That is why they call them the respected old of the south. We initiate our drive taking “Los Colonos” route heading to Puerto Montt city, passing by the small town with the same name “Alerce” and then connect with the Carretera Austral (Southern Highway). This famous road is surrounded by abundant fauna, flora, and the beautiful Andean Cordillera whose mountains are lower in these latitudes. Along the road there will be also typical small farming villages with a marked European look.

Once we arrive into this 39,255 hectares Park, located in the shores of Reloncavi, we start a beautiful hike in the different trails going through the Park. If we are lucky we will watch some of the interesting animals that live in these lands like the Chilean deer, pumas, pudús (the smallest deer in the world), condors, black carpenter birds and much more. We stop for lunch in one of the picnic facilities. We then return to hike among these ancient trees and lakes. Later on we return to Puerto Varas. This is our final night; we now have time to take notes, talk with our friends and why not? Look for a delicious Pisco Sour!

Day 4, Adios Lakes District!
Today we will enjoy our last moments in the Lakes District. Hopefully this will not be the last time visiting this place, adios!

PRICE: Valid through December 2011: USD 803 per person with 1 person, USD 669 per person with 2+ people, Single supplement: USD 121
Valid for January 2012 to 15th of April 2012: USD 892 per person with 1 person, USD 760per person with 2+ people, Single supplement: USD 163

Starting / Finishing Points - The trip starts any day either at Puerto Montt Airport or hotel or a hotel in Puerto Varas and finishes on day 4 after at Puerto Montt Airport or hotel in Puerto Varas. Please contact us for telling you which domestic flights fit best with this program.

Included
- Excursions on shared basis with english speaking expert guide.
- All ground transportation on shared basis as indicated in the itinerary.
- 3 night accommodation in 3 star hotel.
- Meals: day 1: no, day 2: B, L, day 3: B, BL, day 4: B

Excluded
- Domestic flight tickets.
- Insurance (it is mandatory you purchase appropriate insurance for this kind of trips).
- Voluntary tipping to guides and staff.
- Items of personal nature.

Weather - From November to April we expect good weather, with temperatures varying from max. 30°C/86ºF to min. 8°C/46ºF. However rain is generally present one or two days per week. From May to October rain is more abundant and the temperature drops to an average of max. 15°C/59ºF to min. -2°C/28ºF

Physical Demands - This trip includes easy walks and hiking through low mountain natural trails so an average shape condition would be enough to complete the excursions.

What You Need to Bring - Have on mind the following items: small day pack, waterproof hiking shoes and socks, waterproof parka & pants, sun hat, sun screen, sunglasses, bathing suit and towel.

Itinerary Modifications - We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary under the sole discretion of the trip guide and based on operational considerations. The trip guide can also modified, change or eliminate part of the itinerary based on safety/weather considerations.

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The Chilean Lake District Tours

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MAGIC OF THE LAKES (5 days / 4 nights)
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4 Day Lake District Adventure

Chile Tours and Travel

The Chilean Lake District Tours

Main Attractions:

MAGIC OF THE LAKES (5 days / 4 nights) .

I want to book this!

4 Day Lake District Adventure

MAGIC OF THE LAKES (5 days / 4 nights)
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