Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Falls tour: Small-group day trip

Osorno Volcano, Petrohué Waterfalls, and a crater lake in one morning

This full-day small-group tour from Colon visits Lake Todos los Santos, Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Waterfalls with a local guide, hotel pickup and transport. The tour runs eight to ten hours and operates in all weather. The schedule is flexible and can be extended. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and children from age one are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Falls

• Take chairlifts for lake and volcano views
• Visit Petrohué Waterfalls
• See Lake Todos los Santos
• Explore crater with green lagoon and viewpoint

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Petrohué Waterfalls 1h 40m
2. Lake Todos los Santos 50m

What’s included

• A local guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected).
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• a vegetarian meal option if requested at booking.

Times

• Every day 08:50 09:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 8 1 private ›

Live guide English, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 22 pickup points.

Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Patagonia Austral

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The experience

Lake Todos los Santos sits at the center of the day: a turquoise expanse ringed by native forest and backed by Osorno Volcano. The lake sits 189 meters above sea level and reaches 337 meters deep. If you want a higher vantage, chairlifts are available at an extra cost. The drive there moves through the Valdivian Andean forest, and the guide travels with you the whole way, speaking English, Spanish or Portuguese depending on your preference.

Petrohué Waterfalls come next: the chilly Petrohué River flows between Todos los Santos Lake and Llanquihue Lake, and the falls themselves rank among the most visited spots in the Chilean Lake District. You walk to the falls and stand in front of them. The river and the landscape around it are the draw. The tour includes a stop at Laguna Verde, one of the forty craters that make up Osorno Volcano, where the water turns an intense green. From there, a viewpoint overlooks Llanquihue Lake, and if the timing works, you might spot a herd of foxes that live in the area.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if you select that option, and transport happens in an air-conditioned minivan. The tour runs eight to ten hours and works in all weather. Bring layers and waterproof gear. A vegetarian meal option is available if you request it when you book. The schedule is flexible, so if you want to stay longer at any stop, the guide can adjust the day.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

Can I see Osorno Volcano clearly on this tour?

Osorno Volcano frames the day at Lake Todos los Santos, where the views depend on weather and cloud cover. Chairlifts are available at an extra cost if you want a closer vantage point from higher elevation.

What exactly are Petrohué Waterfalls?

Petrohué Waterfalls are where the Petrohué River flows between Todos los Santos Lake and Llanquihue Lake in the Chilean Lake District. You walk to the falls and stand in front of them. They rank among the most visited natural attractions in the region.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes a local guide, transport in an air-conditioned minivan, and hotel pickup and drop-off if you choose that option. Food, drinks and the national park entrance fee are separate.

How long does the tour last?

The tour runs eight to ten hours. The schedule is flexible, so you can ask the guide to extend the day or spend more time at any stop.

What should I wear?

Dress code is smart casual, but bring layers and waterproof gear because the tour operates in all weather. The area is affected by wind, especially at the lake.