Lake District tour: Petrohué Falls, Puerto Varas, Frutillar

Turquoise water over volcanic rock, then lakeside towns and local cake

A guided tour of three Lake District destinations combines Petrohué Falls, the lakeside towns of Puerto Varas and Frutillar, and traditional Chilean food. The route takes six to seven hours and includes a guide in English, pickup, wine, empanadas, and homemade cake. Choose between a small group, a private tour for your party size, or a bus tour option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Petrohué Falls, Puerto Varas, Frutillar

• Walk to Petrohué Falls
• View Osorno Volcano at falls
• Learn natural history from guide
• Explore Puerto Varas lakeside promenade
• Visit historic center and viewpoints
• Enjoy Chilean beef empanada and wine
• Walk lakeside in Frutillar
• Photograph wooden pier and outdoor piano
• Visit Teatro del Lago
• Taste homemade Chilean cake

The experience

Petrohué Falls is the day's anchor: you walk forest paths to reach the waterfall where turquoise water rushes over volcanic rock formations with the snow-capped Osorno Volcano behind it. Your guide points out the best viewpoints and explains the area's natural history. From there the route moves to Puerto Varas, where you walk the lakeside promenade and historic center, stopping at viewpoints of Lake Llanquihue and the volcano. The guide shares the town's German heritage and shows you where the best cafés and bakeries are. Here you pause for a traditional snack: a freshly baked Chilean beef empanada (vegetarian option available) with a complimentary glass of Chilean wine, red or white.

Frutillar closes the day with a lakeside walk that moves through the town's postcard moments. You stop at the iconic wooden pier for photos of the lake and volcano, then at the famous outdoor piano for another snapshot. The walk leads to Teatro del Lago, the cultural landmark on the water's edge, where the day ends with a slice of homemade Chilean cake (either a German kuchen or the classic torta de amor) prepared by your guide's own store. Bottled water and soft beverages travel with you throughout.

What’s included

• A guide in English.
• pickup.
• Petrohué Falls entry and guided walk.
• a traditional Chilean beef empanada (vegetarian option available) with red or white wine in Puerto Varas.
• homemade Chilean cake in Frutillar.
• bottled water and soft beverages throughout the day.

Options for this experience

5 options

Private tour for 10 peopleUp to 12 people · Guide in English · Available from 20 Nov · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:0015-passenger van. Pickup is included

Tour for a group of 8, privateUp to 15 people · Guide in English · Available from 20 Nov · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:0013-passenger van. Pickup is included

Bus TourUp to 15 people · Guide in English · Available from 20 Nov · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Shared tour with other cruise passengers, limited to 20 people in total. Includes pickup

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Small Group TourGuide in English · Available from 20 Nov · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Shared tour with a maximum of 10 people in the vehicle. Includes pickup

Tour for a group of 6, privateUp to 6 people · Guide in English · Available from 20 Nov · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Vehicle for 6 people. Includes pickup

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 14 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Pink Tours Chile

Is this one for you?Choose the small group departure if you want to share costs with other travelers, or book private if your party prefers a dedicated guide and flexible pacing through the three Lake District stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (6 to 14 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Petrohué Falls like when you get there?

Petrohué Falls is where turquoise water rushes over volcanic rock formations with the snow-capped Osorno Volcano visible in the background. You reach it by walking well-maintained forest paths, and your guide points out the best viewpoints and shares the area's natural history.

Can I get a vegetarian empanada during the tour?

Yes, a vegetarian empanada option is available during the snack stop in Puerto Varas, served with a complimentary glass of Chilean wine.

What towns do you visit after Petrohué Falls?

After Petrohué Falls, the tour moves to Puerto Varas, where you explore the lakeside promenade and historic center with stops at viewpoints of Lake Llanquihue and Osorno Volcano. The final stop is Frutillar, where you walk past the iconic wooden pier, the famous outdoor piano, and Teatro del Lago before ending with homemade cake.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs six to seven hours from start to finish, including all three destinations and the food stops.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the walks are suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Does the tour include pickup from my accommodation?

Pickup is included in at least one of the available options. Check which option you select at checkout to confirm your pickup arrangement.