Plan your trip to Puerto Varas

Choose your trip length, interests, and pace to build a flexible Puerto Varas itinerary. Add other destinations, compare experiences, and reserve time for travel between stops.

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When to consider visiting

January–March

Seasonal guidance is a starting point; check weather and dates for your chosen experiences.

Choosing a base

Puerto Varas Centro: Close to shops, restaurants, main plaza and the waterfront; best base for walks and services. Costanera / Waterfront: Easy access to scenic lakefront promenades, views of Osorno Volcano and boat departures. Ensenada (day-trip base): Small village on the lake near Petrohué and trailheads for national-park activities.

Experiences to explore

Browse these experiences as a starting point. The planner considers your interests, pace, and published schedules when building your days.

Rafting rio Petrohue

The best way to spend half a day in Puerto Varas, amazing landscape and great sensations. We will raft and swim the crystal clear waters fo the Petrohue.…

Approx. 300 minutesView on Viator →

Full-Day Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Falls Small-Group Tour

Lakes, Rivers and Volcanoes embedded in the vastness of native forest accompanied by the history of the ancient inhabitants and the German colonization of the area, make this a won…

Approx. 600 minutesView on Viator →

Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Waterfalls

The icons of Los Lagos Region This adventure will take you to see this active volcano, renowned for its perfect formation, and the famous Petrohué Waterfalls, both important landm…

Approx. 600 minutesView on Viator →

Scenic Catamaran Tour on Llanquihue lake

Embark on a family-friendly catamaran adventure across the stunning waters of Llanquihue Lake, the second largest lake in South America and one of Chile’s most iconic natural landm…

Approx. 45 minutesView on Viator →

Tour Guiado en Kayak por Rio Maullin / Medío dia en Pto. Varas

The Maullín River is one of the great free rivers in the country and known as the Amazon of Chile, it still preserves much of its native vegetation. This is one of the greatest sin…

Approx. 240 minutesView on Viator →

Puerto Varas: Full Day - Peulla navigation

You will start this full day tour from Puerto Varas into the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park bordering Lake Llanquihue.…

Approx. 720 minutesView on Viator →

Make room for the trip you want

Start with the number of days you have, then choose an unhurried, balanced, or fuller pace. Review the suggested route before generating your daily plan. Transport allowances are estimates; confirm services and meeting points before booking.

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