Top Puerto Varas Car Tours

Known for its dramatic landscape at the foothills of the Andes, Puerto Montt is best explored outside the city limits. Visit three of the area's top attractions on this shore excursion from the port, including a stop at Petrohue Waterfall, the German city of Frutillar, and the City of Roses, all while taking in incredible views of the surrounding lakes, mountains, and volcano. This tour includes all entrance fees and transportation.

This experience combines two of the most spectacular highlights of southern Chile in one relaxed small-group tour. Travelers visit the powerful Petrohué Waterfalls and the dramatic slopes of the Osorno Volcano, surrounded by glaciers, lakes, and volcanic landscapes. Our tours are designed to be personal and unhurried, giving guests time to explore, take photos, and truly enjoy the scenery. Led by local guides who know the region well, this experience offers an authentic and memorable way to discover the beauty of the Chilean Lake District.

Visit an active volcano and other natural highlights of Southern Chile. Begin on the southern shores of Lake Llanquihue and enter Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Marvel at the turquoise waters of the Petrohué Waterfalls and the tranquil beaches surrounding Lake Todos los Santos. Lunch in Ensenada at the foot of the Osorno Volcano. Travel up the volcano to a ski resort for striking views of the Petrohué River Valley.

Discover the history of deep Chiloé, with its traditions, myths, legends, colors and architecture that make Chiloé a unique destination in the world.

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.

The tour combines two of the most spectacular highlights of southern Chile in one experience: the powerful Petrohué Waterfalls and the dramatic slopes of the Osorno Volcano. This small-group tours allow travelers to explore at a relaxed pace, enjoy incredible viewpoints, and take memorable photos while discovering the beauty of Chile’s Lake District with knowledgeable local guides.

The sprawling vastness of the Atacama Desert in Chile can make exploring it feel like a daunting prospect. Leave the planning to someone else on an excursion that takes you to the otherworldly landscapes of Moon Valley (Valle de la Luna) and Death Valley. (Valle de la Muerte). Letting somebody else drive lets you soak up the scenery of one of the driest places on earth, while a private guide ensures that you receive undivided attention.

Few landscapes in the world can match the dramatic scenery of Northern Patagonia, and this tour gives you the best of it in a single day — from the reflections of Osorno Volcano on the glassy surface of Lake Llanquihue to the thundering force of the Petrohué Waterfalls cutting through ancient lava. Your guide is not simply a driver with a microphone, but Román — founder of Turventur and a certified specialist in the region who brings the geology, history, and culture of the Chilean Lake District to life with firsthand knowledge built over years of guiding in Southern Chile. Every detail — pickup logistics, activity options, pace, and stops — is tailored to your group. And because Turventur operates across Chile's most spectacular destinations, every guest is welcome to a free consultation on tours to other regions: Patagonia and Torres del Paine, Easter Island, the Atacama Desert, Chilean fjords, and beyond.

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.

Climb up to the summit of Osorno Volcano on this guided small-group mountaineering adventure from Puerto Varas. Enjoy pickup and dropoff at your accommodation in Puerto Varas, along route CH225, and Ensenada, then transfer to Refugio Teski Club for sunset views, dinner, and an overnight stay. Start the climb before dawn, ascending volcanic scree, glaciated slopes, and ice to reach the summit.