Experience Chile’s Lake District on a private five-day journey combining boutique accommodation, volcanic landscapes, native forests, lakeside towns and a special stay by Todos los Santos Lake. Explore Puerto Varas and Frutillar before continuing toward Osorno Volcano and Petrohué, with activities adapted to seasonal weather and trail conditions.
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Your journey begins in Puerto Montt, where you will meet your guide at the airport and travel to Puerto Varas, a charming town on the shores of Lake Llanquihue with views of Osorno Volcano. Continue along the lake toward Frutillar, passing the German Colony Monument, visiting the Frutillar Colonial Museum, and strolling along the waterfront. Later, visit Puerto Octay before returning to your hotel in Puerto Varas.
Note: The Frutillar Colonial Museum is closed on Mondays. Museum visits are therefore subject to its opening schedule.
Overnight at Hotel Puelche, Premium Room, or similar, Puerto Varas.
From October to March, enjoy a private full-day excursion to Alerce Andino National Park, home to ancient native forests and some of southern Chile’s most impressive alerce trees. Travel toward the Carretera Austral and explore forest trails surrounded by lush vegetation before returning to Puerto Varas.
In April, this excursion is replaced by a private half-day visit to Osorno Volcano, where panoramic viewpoints reveal Lake Llanquihue and the surrounding volcanic landscapes. If access to Osorno Volcano is not possible due to weather or road conditions, a Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas City Tour will be provided instead.
Overnight at Hotel Puelche, Premium Room, or similar, Puerto Varas.
Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch.
From October to March, leave Puerto Varas for a private full-day excursion along the El Solitario Trail. This volcanic route crosses native forest and lava-shaped terrain beneath Osorno Volcano, with views toward Lake Llanquihue and the surrounding mountains. At the end of the excursion, continue to Petrohué and check in at your lodge beside Todos los Santos Lake.
In April, El Solitario is replaced by a private half-day Petrohué excursion, ending with drop-off directly at Petrohué Lodge.
All activities in the Osorno Volcano and Petrohué area are subject to weather, access conditions and the status of Route 225.
Overnight at Petrohué Lodge, Superior Room, or similar, Todos los Santos Lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner.
Wake up surrounded by the magnificent landscapes of Todos los Santos Lake. Today you can choose one of the included lodge excursions, with options focused on kayaking, scenic trekking routes, and navigations through the lake and surrounding waterways. Each activity offers a different way to experience Petrohué’s forests, volcanic scenery, rivers, and emerald waters. In the afternoon, return to the lodge and enjoy free time to relax and take in the views.
Overnight at Petrohué Lodge, Superior Room, or similar, Todos los Santos Lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, you may enjoy a short walk along the lakeshore for your final views of the landscape. Around midday, you will travel toward Puerto Montt, crossing Pérez Rosales National Park, following the shores of Lake Llanquihue, and passing Puerto Varas before reaching Puerto Montt Airport. Services end at the airport, leaving you with beautiful memories of Chile’s Lake District.
Meals: Breakfast.
Nights 1 and 2 at Hotel Puelche, Puerto Varas
The first boutique hotel in Puerto Varas offers beautiful views of Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno, Calbuco, and Tronador volcanoes. With mountain-style architecture, spacious rooms, a warm atmosphere, a hamburger bar, souvenir shop, and spa services available on request, it is a comfortable base for discovering the Lake District.
Nights 3 and 4 at Petrohué Lodge, Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
Located in Petrohué, on the shores of Todos los Santos Lake, Petrohué Lodge offers warm hospitality in a stunning setting of emerald waters, forests, mountains, and views of Osorno Volcano. The lodge features a cozy fireplace, indoor and outdoor pools, and spectacular views from its rooms.
Departures are available every day on request from October to April.
The trip starts on the day of your choice at Puerto Montt Airport or at your hotel in Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas. The trip finishes on Day 5 at Puerto Montt Airport or back at your hotel in Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas. Please contact us to confirm which domestic flights best fit the itinerary.
The level of activity varies according to the season. From October to March, the program includes full-day trekking excursions through forest, volcanic terrain and uneven trails, so a reasonable level of fitness and suitable hiking footwear are recommended.
In April, the trekking excursions are replaced by lighter sightseeing and half-day activities around Osorno Volcano and Petrohué. All excursions can be adjusted according to weather, trail conditions and the group’s abilities.
Guide to passenger ratio: 1:10.
Vehicles depend on group size. Normally, groups of 2 people are transported in minivans with an 8-person capacity.
Weather in Chile’s Lake District is highly variable, and rain can occur throughout the year. Access to Osorno Volcano and Petrohué may be affected by heavy rain, landslides or temporary closures of Route 225.
When weather or road conditions prevent an excursion from operating safely, the itinerary may be modified and an appropriate alternative will be offered.
Bring a small day backpack, waterproof hiking shoes and socks, waterproof parka and pants, sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, bathing suit, and towel if visiting hot springs.
Trekking excursions such as Alerce Andino and El Solitario operate from October to March only.
In April, seasonal alternatives are used:
The order or content of the itinerary may also change due to weather, road closures or other safety and operational considerations.
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Updated October 4th, 2022
Dear Traveler,
We are very happy to announce that there are currently no travel restrictions in Chile.
Together with the above mentioned, it is mandatory to comply with the following requirements:
In case you have any questions, we will be happy to help you!
Best,
The Team at Cascada Expediciones & EcoCamp Patagonia
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