Top Puerto Varas Walking Tours

Enjoy quintessential Chilean views and learn about the nation’s immigrant past on this tour. Depart Puerto Varas and travel to Frutillar, a charming lakeside village. Learn about the local German immigrant history here and visit restored colonial houses. Then take time to visit the lakefront of Lake Llanquihue, where you will encounter magical views of the volcanoes Osorno, Calbuco, Puntiagudo and Tronador.

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.

This half-day trekking experience offers the opportunity to explore one of the lesser-known trails within Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Surrounded by native forests and pristine landscapes, you'll follow a scenic route featuring impressive viewpoints over the Petrohué Valley and River. Along the trail, you'll encounter volcanic terrain formed by the most recent eruption of Osorno Volcano, creating a striking contrast between lush vegetation and rugged lava fields. With a moderate level of difficulty and expert guidance throughout the experience, this trek is ideal for nature lovers seeking an authentic outdoor adventure in Chile's Lake District.

Explore ancient roads that connect the cities of Puerto Varas, Llanquihue and Frutillar on this bike tour. Travel along the shore of Lake Llanquihue, taking in views of the Osorno, Calbuco and Monte Tronador volcanoes. After a journey of 30 km (19 miles), you will reach the town of Frutillar where you can visit the Theater of the Lake and the Museum of Colonization.