Osorno Volcano & National Park Tour Shore Excursion

Puerto Montt to Osorno Volcano: waterfalls, viewpoints, and Patagonian food

A 5-hour shore excursion from Puerto Montt port through Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, stopping at Petrohué Falls, a viewpoint of Osorno Volcano, and Puerto Varas, with an English or Spanish-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. The tour includes tastings of Chilean cuisine (empanadas, fresh salmon and seafood), and returns to your cruise ship by late afternoon.

The experience

Your guide meets you at Puerto Montt port and drives you inland toward Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, following Lake Llanquihue as it widens. The route passes picturesque viewpoints before reaching Petrohué Falls, where the water drops in a narrow gorge. You stop long enough to see it clearly. From there, the road climbs toward a vantage point overlooking Osorno Volcano, which rises 1,200 meters above the surrounding landscape. The volcano sits across the lake, often framed by the water and the forest edge, and the stop gives you time to stand and look without rushing.

Before heading back to the coast, the tour stops in Puerto Varas, a tourist town on the lakeshore where you have a chance to walk briefly and sample Chilean food: empanadas, fresh salmon, and other seafood prepared locally. The guide can point out what is traditional and what is worth trying. Summer weather typically favors clear views, though low clouds or occasional showers can roll in. The itinerary does not change for weather, but visibility shifts what you see.

The air-conditioned vehicle seats the group together, and the guide speaks English or Spanish throughout, narrating the landscape and the stops. All surfaces and areas are wheelchair accessible, and the operator can arrange specialized infant seats or accommodate wheelchairs and scooters with 48 hours' notice. The tour ends by returning you to Puerto Montt port in time to reboard your ship.

What’s included

• English or Spanish-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle with wheelchair-accessible transport.
• tastings of Chilean cuisine including empanadas, fresh salmon and seafood.
• stops at Petrohué Falls, an Osorno Volcano viewpoint, and Puerto Varas.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Yellow Penguin

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can follow the commentary in whichever language you prefer. The tour suits anyone who can sit in a vehicle for 5 hours and walk short distances at each stop, and all surfaces are wheelchair accessible with advance notice.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What is Petrohué Falls and how much time do we spend there?

Petrohué Falls is a narrow gorge waterfall inside Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park where the water drops sharply between rock walls. The tour stops there long enough to see the falls clearly, though the exact time depends on the group's pace and the guide's commentary.

Can I see Osorno Volcano clearly from the viewpoint, or is it often hidden by clouds?

Osorno Volcano sits across Lake Llanquihue and is visible from the tour's designated viewpoint. Summer typically offers the clearest conditions, but low clouds or showers can move in and reduce visibility. The tour visits the viewpoint regardless of weather.

Is lunch included in this shore excursion?

Lunch is not included. The tour includes tastings of Chilean cuisine (empanadas, fresh salmon and seafood) during a stop in Puerto Varas, but a full meal is not part of the itinerary.

Do I need to pay an extra fee to enter Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park?

Yes. The park entrance fee is approximately USD 7 and is not included in the tour price. You pay it separately at the gate.

How long is the entire tour, and will I have time to get back to my cruise ship?

The tour lasts 5 hours total and is timed to return you to Puerto Montt port before your ship departs, giving you a buffer to reboard.