Magic of the lakes










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)