Top Activities on the Ground in Puerto Varas

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.

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.

This is a unique and wild climbing guide where you can feel the force of nature of Chilean Patagonia. Climbing the granite walls is a unique experience. Our certified local guides will take care of all the climbing safety for you to enjoy.

Just a day activity that gives you one of the best views of the Llanquihue Lake basin from above. And to get a closer look at the glacier of the Osorno volcano. If you are used to hiking in mountainous terrain, the ascent will be easy and probably fast, so the surroundings and what you can see from there will be your main gain. If this is your first time trekking on a volcano, or you are simply not used to this type of activity, you will enjoy an unforgettable challenge and be rewarded with memories that can only be captured from the top of a mountain.

Take a walk with us through the Alerce Andino National Park! This amazing National Park is located near Puerto Montt, and at the beginning of the Carretera Austral. You can do a trekking according to your physical condition reaching the Alerce Milenario, or a maximum walk of up to 5 hours round trip, to Lake Chaiquenes. You can enjoy all that Nature has to offer in this fun trekking.

Discover the Osorno Volcano, a conical stratovolcano in Los Lagos Region of Chile. Travel along the Llanquihue Lake towards Vicente Pérez Rosales Park. Hike through coigües forests as you ascend, observing the forest’s flora and fauna. Observe the traces of lava passage in La Burbuja crater. Appreciate the varied landscapes and views on the way to its summit.

You will get a unique experience climbing the rocks of southern Chile, challenging your body and mind. You will enjoy a natural and peaceful landscape, characteristic of Northern Patagonia. We are your experience partners and we work with climbing guides certified by the Chilean Association of Mountain and Climbing Guides/Instructors, who will care about your safety.

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 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.

Hike in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park on this full-day tour from Puerto Varas. Explore the protected area known for Petrohué Falls and enjoy the striking scenery of Chile’s Lake District. Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle is included.

If you are a mountain bike enthusiast looking for a daily experience around Puerto Varas, we are your best option! we will take you in a full day experience into one of the best places of this sport in our Country. Just 3 hour drive away from Puerto Varas. A good time guaranteed!

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.

Casually earth day with a sunny autumn evening when the volcano begun to erupt shaping an amazing landscape on the sky. Along with its neighbor Osorno, is one of Chile's most active volcanoes. It is located 11 km south of Lake Llanquihue and 30 km NE of the town of Puerto Mont in the Lake District in southern Chile. Calbuco volcano consists mainly of blocky lava flows and tephra layers, and its summit is truncated by a 400-500 m wide summit crater. Debris avalanches from Calbuco have reached Lake Llanquihue. One of the largest historical eruptions in southern Chile took place from Calbuco in 1893-1894. It ended with the formation of a lava dome in the summit crater. Later eruptions have enlarged the lava-dome complex. This volcano erupted last 22nd April 2015. Calbuco Volcano is the third most active Volcano in the Region after Villarica and Llaima with 2003 meters above sea level.

YO SOY TU PARTNER is an adventure tourism company that provides recreational, sports and training activities in the open air, its focus being mountaineering, climbing and trekking in the Los Lagos Region. Years in the mountains, glaciers, rock walls, forests have led us to transmit, based on experience, disciplines that bring you closer to the essence of the earth, to value nature in a respectful, conscious and entertaining way. Our team of local Guides is prepared to be your support at all times. Alone, with family, with friends, we are your Experience Partners.

Discover one of the most scenic and lesser-known hiking routes in Chile's Lake District. This trekking experience combines native forest trails, volcanic landscapes, crystal-clear rivers, and impressive waterfalls within the protected environment of Llanquihue National Reserve. Following the course of Río Blanco, you'll hike through ancient forests and volcanic terrain while enjoying breathtaking views of Calbuco Volcano. The route offers a perfect balance between adventure and nature, making it an excellent choice for travelers looking to experience the region beyond the traditional tourist attractions.

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.

Discover Puerto Varas, the ‘City of Roses’, and Puerto Montt, the capital of Chile’s Lake District, on this 4-hour tour, including hotel pick-up from Puerto Varas. Discover the German colonial heritage of Puerto Montt, browse the handicrafts stalls along Angelmó Avenue and visit the seaside resort of Pelluco. Back in Puerto Varas, explore highlights like the Cathedral and Phillipi Park, then admire the views over Llanquihue lake and Osorno Volcano.