The most reviewed tour from Puerto Varas, to Petrohué Falls and Osorno Volcano, costs from CLP 37,000 per person; the boat trip across Todos los Santos Lake to Peulla starts at CLP 34,000 and the day trip to Chiloé at CLP 45,000, according to Civitatis on 7 November 2026. Tours that enter Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park exclude the fee, which costs CLP 8,200 for a foreign adult according to CONAF's Pases Parques.
This guide helps you decide what to book. To plan your days in town, see things to do in Puerto Varas; to go on your own, read our guides to Osorno Volcano and Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park and Petrohué Falls.
Puerto Varas tours compared
All of them leave Puerto Varas with pickup at central hotels or at Calle Del Salvador 72, and most return in the late afternoon. Prices are per person and exclude lunch.
Petrohué Falls & Osorno Volcano
Petrohué Falls and Osorno volcano in one day, with pickup and guide.
- 9 h
- Pickup, bus and guide
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before
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Frutillar
The cheapest: four hours to Frutillar with pickup and guide.
- 4 h
- Pickup and guide
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before
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Chiloé: Castro & Dalcahue
Twelve hours to Castro and Dalcahue, with the Chacao ferry included.
- 12 h
- Pickup, Chacao ferry, bus and guide
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before
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| Tour | Duration | Includes | Paid separately | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrohué Falls & Osorno Volcano | 9 h | Pickup, bus and guide | Park fee and chairlift | CLP 37,000 | Book ↗ |
| Todos los Santos Lake & Peulla | 11 h | Bus, 2-hour boat trip and guide | Fees and lunch | CLP 34,000 | Book ↗ |
| Frutillar | 4 h | Pickup and guide | German Colonial Museum | CLP 27,000 | Book ↗ |
| Lake Llanquihue loop | 9 h | Pickup and Spanish/English guide | Museum and lunch | CLP 45,000 | Book ↗ |
| Chiloé: Castro & Dalcahue | 12 h | Pickup, Chacao ferry, bus and guide | Lunch | CLP 45,000 | Book ↗ |
| Chiloé: Ancud & Puñihuil penguins | 10 h | Pickup, bus, ferry and guide | Penguin boat | CLP 45,000 | Book ↗ |
| Cochamó & Termas del Sol | 10 h | Pickup, minibus and guide | Hot springs entry | CLP 42,000 | Book ↗ |
Source: each tour page on Civitatis, checked on 7 November 2026. "From" price per person in Chilean pesos. All offer free cancellation up to 48 hours before.
| Petrohué Falls & Osorno Volcano | 9 | Pickup, bus and guide | 37,000 | 9.1 | 178 |
| Todos los Santos Lake & Peulla | 11 | Bus, 2-hour boat trip and guide | 34,000 | 8.8 | 77 |
| Frutillar (half day) | 4 | Pickup and guide | 27,000 | 9.3 | 31 |
| Lake Llanquihue loop | 9 | Pickup and guide (Spanish and English) | 45,000 | 9.4 | 29 |
| Chiloé: Castro & Dalcahue | 12 | Pickup, Chacao ferry, bus and guide | 45,000 | 8.6 | 129 |
| Chiloé: Ancud & Puñihuil penguins | 10 | Pickup, bus, ferry and guide | 45,000 | 8.6 | 29 |
| Cochamó & Termas del Sol | 10 | Pickup, minibus and guide | 42,000 | 8.9 | 41 |
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| Puerto Varas | Base | |
| Petrohué Falls | Lakes and volcanoes | |
| Petrohué | Lakes and volcanoes | |
| Peulla | Lakes and volcanoes | |
| Osorno Volcano ski area | Lakes and volcanoes | |
| Ensenada | Lakes and volcanoes | |
| Frutillar | Lakes and volcanoes | |
| Puerto Octay | Lakes and volcanoes | |
| Termas del Sol | Reloncaví | |
| Cochamó | Reloncaví | |
| Chacao | Chiloé | |
| Ancud | Chiloé | |
| Dalcahue | Chiloé | |
| Castro | Chiloé |
Which Puerto Varas tour to choose
Petrohué Falls and Osorno Volcano: the classic
It is the tour with the most reviews (178, rated 9.1 out of 10). It leaves around 9:00, skirts Lake Llanquihue, stops at Petrohué Falls and the beaches of Todos los Santos Lake, gives you an hour for lunch in Ensenada and climbs to the Osorno Volcano ski area in the afternoon, returning around 17:00. The listing charges the volcano chairlift (CLP 32,000) and the park fee separately.
- 9:00Departure from Puerto VarasHotel pickup or at Calle Del Salvador 72
- MorningPetrohué FallsVicente Pérez Rosales National Park (fee extra)
- MorningTodos los Santos LakeWalk along its beaches
- MiddayEnsenadaAbout an hour free for lunch (not included)
- AfternoonOsorno Volcano ski areaOptional chairlift, CLP 32,000
- 17:00Back in Puerto Varas
Todos los Santos Lake and Peulla: a day on the water
It combines the bus through Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park with a two-hour boat trip from Petrohué to Villa Peulla, where you get free time, and back across the same lake. Pickup starts at 7:30 and you are back in Puerto Varas between 19:00 and 19:30. It first stops at Parque Saltos del Río, whose fee is extra (CLP 7,000 for foreigners, according to the listing).
Frutillar and the Lake Llanquihue loop: the German towns
If you have half a day, the Frutillar tour lasts four hours (8:30 to 13:00) and covers the pier and the Teatro del Lago; the German Colonial Museum costs CLP 3,000 and is closed on Mondays. The full Lake Llanquihue loop adds Ensenada, Puerto Octay and the town of Llanquihue in nine hours, and has the best score on the list (9.4). More ideas in things to do in Frutillar.
Chiloé in a day: stilt houses or penguins
There are two island tours and both cross the Chacao Channel by ferry. The Castro and Dalcahue tour (12 hours) visits the Gamboa stilt houses, the UNESCO-listed Nercón church and the Dalcahue craft market. The Ancud tour (10 hours) goes to the Puñihuil islets, where you see Humboldt and Magellanic penguins from a boat that costs CLP 8,000 extra, and to San Antonio fort. If you stay longer, read our guide to Chiloé: mythology, stilt houses and food.
Cochamó and Termas del Sol: a rest day
It follows the Reloncaví estuary and leaves four hours at Termas del Sol, with ten pools between 36 and 45 °C, before visiting the village of Cochamó. Entry to the hot springs is not included: CLP 36,000 in low season and CLP 40,000 in high season (June, July and December to March), according to the listing.
The Petrohué Falls fee is not included in the tour
Petrohué Falls lie inside Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, run by CONAF, and the pass is bought online on Pases Parques. Note: the Civitatis listing still mentions CLP 7,000, but the fee published by CONAF on 7 November 2026 is CLP 8,200 for a foreign adult.
| Visitor | Fee |
|---|---|
| Foreign adult (18-59) | CLP 8,200 |
| Foreigner aged 13-17 | CLP 4,500 |
| Foreign senior | CLP 8,200 |
| Chilean adult | CLP 3,900 |
| Chilean aged 13-17 | CLP 2,800 |
| Children, and Chilean seniors or people with disabilities | Free |
Source: Pases Parques (CONAF), Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, checked on 7 November 2026. Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 from March to November and 9:00 to 18:00 from December to March (last entry 17:30).
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| Foreign adult | 8,200 CLP |
| Foreigner aged 13-17 | 4,500 CLP |
| Chilean adult | 3,900 CLP |
Heading on to Argentina: the Andean lakes crossing
The Andean lakes crossing links Puerto Varas and Bariloche in 12 hours: bus along Lake Llanquihue, boat across Todos los Santos to Peulla, the Vicente Pérez Rosales border pass and a catamaran across lakes Frías and Nahuel Huapi. It costs from CLP 288,089 per person, excludes accommodation and free cancellation is up to 3 days before. Keep your passport at hand.
Tips for your Puerto Varas tour
- Season: from December to March days are long and the park opens an hour longer; the Osorno Volcano ski area runs on snow in winter (its 2026 season opened on 28 June).
- Weather: it rains in the Lakes District in any season. Bring a waterproof jacket, layers and shoes with good grip for the lava rocks at the falls.
- A clear volcano: views of Osorno depend on clouds. If you can, save the volcano tour for the day with the best forecast and use cloudy days for Frutillar or the hot springs.
- Cash: carry Chilean pesos for fees, the chairlift, the Puñihuil boat and lunch.
- Connectivity: signal is patchy in Petrohué and Peulla; check which eSIM to use in Chile.
- On your own: if you prefer to drive, see the requirements to rent a car in Chile.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a tour in Puerto Varas?
Day tours range from CLP 27,000 (Frutillar, half day) to CLP 45,000 (Chiloé or the Lake Llanquihue loop), according to Civitatis on 7 November 2026. The Petrohué Falls and Osorno Volcano tour starts at CLP 37,000.
Does the Petrohué Falls tour include the entrance fee?
No. It is paid separately: CLP 8,200 for foreign adults and CLP 3,900 for Chileans, according to CONAF.
Can you visit Chiloé as a day trip from Puerto Varas?
Yes. Tours last 10 to 12 hours, with the ferry crossing included.
How much is the Osorno Volcano chairlift?
The tour listing puts it at CLP 32,000 per person, paid separately at the ski area.
