Top Puerto Varas Wildlife Watching

Spend a day horseback riding in the countryside of Puerto Varas with this private tour. You’ll meet your horses, have a safety briefing, then get out into the Valdivian forest. Your guide will take you to spots you couldn’t find on your own and places for viewing wildlife. Travel insurance and hotel pickup are included to enhance your experience.

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.

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.

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.