Around Llanquihue Lake Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt

This tour offers a complete journey around Lake Llanquihue, Chile’s second-largest lake, surrounded by lush native forests and framed by the majestic Osorno Volcano. You’ll explore charming German-influenced villages such as Ensenada, Cascada, Puerto Octay, and Frutillar, each with its distinctive architecture, history, and traditions. The combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and local gastronomy makes this experience truly unforgettable.

Itinerary

1. We will start our pick up in Puerto Montt around 08.30 am approximately.
2. Will continue the pick up in Puerto Varas at 09.00 am approximately.
3. We will begin our tour by visiting the city of Llanquihue, famous for its cured meats and the place of origin of the Maullín River, it is part of the old Colonos' Route. In the city we will border Lake Llanquihue to head towards Frutillar. (1h 0min)
4. Once we arrive in Frutillar, this beautiful town reminiscent of Bavaria, where its first settlers came from. It emerged in 1856 as a shipping dock, with tanneries, mills, breweries, etc. soon appearing. (1h 0min)
5. Optionally, passengers will be able to access the German Colonial Museum that shows the life of the colonists.
6. Or you can choose to walk along its waterfront and we will observe the Teatro del Lago where the famous “Frutillar Musical Weeks” are held annually with worldwide attendance.
7. From here we will go to Puerto Octay, also located on the northern shore of the lake, marked by German influence and the first port for agricultural products to Osorno. We will walk through its old streets and Plaza de Armas. (1h 0min)
8. We will head towards the Las Cascadas sector, passing through beautiful panoramic views of the northern sector of Lake Llanquihue where after passing the Villa La Cascada sector we will arrive at Ensenada where we can enjoy the lunch stop (not included). (3h 0min)
9. Departure from Ensenada towards Puerto Varas where we will visit beautiful viewpoints where we can photograph the Lake and the Volcanoes. (1h 0min)