Top Puerto Varas Attractions & Museums

We will begin the journey on Route 225 and then set sail from the Port of Petrohué, sailing for almost two hours on Lake Todos los Santos, observing the majesty of the Osorno, Puntiagudo and Tronador volcanoes. Upon arriving at Villa Peulla, you can enjoy Ecotourism activities that can be booked on site! These include adventure and nature, in the middle of an impressive natural setting.

Explore the natural wonders of Chile’s Lake District on this full-day tour from Puerto Varas to the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. Pass through towns like La Poza, Ensenada and Peulla; admire the Petrohué Falls (extra cost); and cruise across the Todos los Santos Lake in a catamaran. After a delicious 3-course or box lunch (depending on option selected), choose from optional activities like hiking, kayaking, horseback riding or a 4WD safari, and enjoy the park’s scenic rivers, forest valleys and soaring cliffs.

Experience the adrenaline rush of rafting down the Petrohué River in Chile. Safely navigate a stretch of class III rapids with an expert guide, and enjoy beautiful views of Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park and the Calbuco, Osorno, and Puntiagudo volcanos. Your small-group rafting trip includes safety equipment, snacks, and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Puerto Varas.

Let your guide handle the logistics and relax while discovering the charming town of Frutillar in Chile's Lake District region. Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transport from Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas and travel down a rural road for an authentic view of the region. Explore the town as your guide points out the influences of German settlers and provides insight into local life here.

Explore Chile’s Cochamo Valley on this day hike with a Wilderness First Responder-certified guide. You’ll follow trails once used to smuggle cattle between Chile and Argentina. The trails are mostly flat with some hills and muddy, slippery sections. Bring warm clothing, trekking poles, rain jacket, and sun protection. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.