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Premium Tour to Chiloé: Explore Castro's Palafitos & Dalcahue's Culture

from $480

Duration

9 hours

Type

Guided

Difficulty

Easy

Premium Full Day Tour to Chiloe, visiting Castro and Dalcahue

In the morning we will pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Varas for our drive to the island of Chiloé, which includes a nice 30 minute ferry crossing during which we can observe sea lions and maybe dolphins.

Once on the island, we continue south to the fishing village of Dalcahue. We will take our time to explore the beauties and culture of this beautiful small fishing village. You will learn a lot about how traditional life in Chiloe is and was during the last years.

We continue our journey to Castro, the capital of Chiloe, to observe the traditional palafitos (houses built on stilts along the shore) and visit the majestic wooden church (an UNESCO World Heritage Site). We will stroll through town and stop at the crafts market featuring wood and woolen products from the region.

In the late afternoon we will return to Puerto Varas driving along the eastern coastal road passing by several small fishing villages.

Inclusions

Professional Guide
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Food & drinks

Exclusions

Gratuities

Tour Plan

1st Stop - Puerto Varas
Pick-up at your hotel in Puerto Varas to explore the Osorno volcano.

2nd Stop - Saltos del Petrohue
Our first stop within this park will be the waterfalls of Petrohué. We will hike a short trail through native forests.

The Petrohué waterfalls are located 50 kilometers from Puerto Varas, within the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. It is characterized by its waterfalls surrounded by the Valdivian forest.

The waterfall is on a lava base that came from the Osorno volcano. This flow of water increases considerably in winter due to rain and maintains its emerald color throughout the year due to Lake Todos los Santos.

3erd Stop - Volcan Osorno
Osorno volcano is a glacier-covered stratovolcano in southern Chile, rising above Todos los Santos and Llanquihué lakes.

It is one of the most active volcanoes of Chile.

4rd Stop - Lago Llanquihue
Be amazed by the beauty and calm of Llanquihue Lake, an ideal destination to stretch your legs on lengthy walks, breathe fresh air and rest by its calm waters.

5th Stop - Lago Todos Los Santos
The Emerald Lake, as it is also known to this place, has glacial origin and is located in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. It has an exuberant vegetation composed of ulmos, olivillos and coigües, and marine species such as salmon and trout ideal for the practice of recreational fishing

Itinerary

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Step 1

After being picked up at your hotel in Puerto Varas, you will be taken to Chiloe Island. You will take a 30 minute ferry crossing during which you will be able to observe sea lions and dolphins

Dalcahue

s the most important place in terms of craftsmanship and industrial and nautical development, and also for its huilliche influence. It has an active market located less than 20 kilometers from Castro and a beautiful architecture that stands out, its church, declared a World Heritage Site and built in part by Jesuit missionaries in the 18th century.

Step 3

Visit the largest city on the Island of Chiloé. Meet the famous stilt houses, craft markets and the San Francisco church that was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
Stroll through the town and stop at the crafts market featuring wood and woolen products from the region

Step 4

After visiting Chiloe`s capital, Castro, you will return to Puerto Varas driving along the eastern coastal road passing by several small fishing villages.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

Infant seats available

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Pick-up at centrally located hotels in Puerto Varas. We will inform exact pick-up time to passenger via message.
NOTE: We need a minimum of 2 people to operate this tour.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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3 Comments

Brook Star August 17, 2023
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Exploring the stunning waterfalls and the majestic volcano during our day trip was an unforgettable experience, as the natural beauty truly took our breath away. While the guide was knowledgeable and passionate, we wished for a bit more time at the waterfalls to soak in the serene atmosphere.
Willow Silver August 20, 2023
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The hike around Osorno Volcano gave us breathtaking views that we’ll never forget, especially when we reached the lookout over Petrohué Waterfalls. While the scenery was awe-inspiring, we did find the schedule a bit rushed at times, making it hard to fully soak in the beauty.
Aisha Jackson July 5, 2024
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Our family had an amazing time experiencing the blend of natural beauty on this adventure. The sight of the vibrant turquoise water cascading at Petrohué was a highlight, and we loved capturing family photos with the volcano looming majestically in the background. While the day was packed with excitement, we did feel that a bit more time at the waterfalls would have allowed us to soak in the spectacular views even longer.