Top Puerto Montt Full-day Tours

Gain an overview of southern Chile’s natural landscapes and bustling cities on this private shore excursion to Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, the Petrohué Waterfalls, and Osorno Volcano, with seamless round-trip transfer directly from your cruise port. Benefit from the personalized insights and attention of your private guide as you explore and enjoy plenty of time to snap panoramic mountain views or stroll the scenic city streets.

Experience Chile’s great outdoors from Puerto Montt during this flexible-length private shore excursion to Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls. Enjoy views of glaciers, the Pacific Ocean, and Llanquihue Lake from the Osorno Centro viewing point. Then admire more great outdoor scenery during a trip to see picturesque Petrohué Falls.

Journey to the heart of Chile’s Lake District on this full-day tour from Puerto Montt, including hotel pick-up. Learn about the region’s fascinating colonial history as you follow part of the ancient Route of Settlers and visit the Memorial to the German Colonists. Spend time exploring the cities of Llanquihue and Frutillar; visit the colonial town of Puerto Octay; and soak up magnificent views of Llanquihue Lake and the Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes.

Experience the natural splendor of Chiloé Island on an enriching full-day excursion from Puerto Montt. After a ferry ride to Chiloé Island, you’ll head to one of the island’s oldest villages  — Chacao — to admire brightly colored buildings and historical monuments. In Ancud, you’ll observe diverse bird species at a nature sanctuary and visit landmarks such as Plaza de Armas and Fort San Antonio. Then, continue to Puñihuil Beach and board a boat destined for islets populated by Magellanic penguins. On this tour, food, drink and entrance fees are not included.

Set sail across the Chacao Channel on this full-day tour to Chiloè Island, including hotel pick-up from Puerto Montt and round-trip transport by ferry from Pargua. Discover the island’s UNESCO-listed historic churches as you travel from Chacao Village to Ancud, stopping along the way to enjoy the views from Huaihuen Hill and visit the handicrafts museum of Ancud.

Located in front of Llanquihue Lake and volcanoes, this charming town is representing the beauty resume of arquitecture and german heritage in the region. Tea houses, tradicional kuchen and sweets are envolving visitors to stay a long time. Puerto Varas is considered the tourist capital of southern Chile. The peaceful life of streets, visitors and locals enjoy the beautiful view and its surroundings. Influenced by the German colonization and the perfect fusion with Spaniards and Chileans, they transform it into one of the most attractive cities of our region.

The shores of Lake Llanquihue are dotted with charming villages, but getting around them from Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas independently means renting a car or relying on infrequent buses. This half-day guided tour handles the journey, taking you to Ensenada, Puerto Octay, and Frutillar where you can admire historic German-influenced and lakeside views toward Osorno Volcano.

You will begin this full-day tour from Puerto Montt towards the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park bordering Lake Llanquihue, and then take a boat ride across Lake Todos los Santos to the town of Peulla, a picturesque town in the middle of nowhere.

Chiloe Island, in the Patagonia region of Chile, is a popular destination with landscapes and legends all its own. On this full-day tour from Puerto Montt, travel by private vehicle and boat to reach the island. Highlights include navigating through the Chacao Channel (be on the lookout for marine mammals), local museums and markets, colorful island homes, and visits to some of the nearly 100 wooden churches on the island that are protected by UNESCO.

Explore nearby Puerto Varas and Chile's oldest national park, Vicente Pérez Rosales, on a day trip from Puerto Montt that saves you the stress of driving. Enjoy a private tour that lets you explore at your own pace, beginning with visits to Puerto Montt's Plaza de Armas and bustling fish market, then continue onto charming Puerto Varas on the banks of Lake Llanquihue and head toward Osorno volcano.

Explore Alerce Andino National Park (Parque Nacional Alerce Andino), located in the Andes, on this all-day guided tour from Puerto Varas. Learn about the forest’s biodiversity and ecology, including the giant alerce trees that can grow up to 147 feet (45 meters) tall and 13 feet (4 meters) wide and are comparable to sequoia trees.