Top Puerto Varas Outback Tours in 2026

Admire the shimmering lakes and soaring peaks of the Chilean Lake District on this 6-hour tour from Puerto Varas, including hotel pick-up. Soak up the scenery as you travel to the Osorno Ski Center, located at 3,937-feet (1,240-m) on the Osorno Volcano, and enjoy panoramic views of Llanquihue Lake and Calbuco volcano below. Then, head to the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, where you can hike through the evergreen forests, visit Todos los Santos Lake and be awed by the Petrohué Falls.

Tackle the Petrohue River’s swirling class III and IV rapids with all safety equipment included on this white-water rafting adventure in Puerto Varas. Splash and paddle your way along the river’s meandering twists and turns, and enjoy uninterrupted views along the beautiful riverbanks. With round-trip transport from your Puerto Varas hotel included, you’ll also have free time to swim in the crystal clear waters at your leisure.

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.

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.