Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Waterfalls tour from Puerto Varas

Two of Patagonia's most recognizable peaks in a single morning and afternoon

A 10-hour tour from Puerto Varas visits Osorno Volcano, a stratovolcano on the edge of Lake Llanquihue, and Petrohué Waterfalls inside Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, with a professional guide in English or Spanish and round-trip shared transfer from selected hotels. Food, park entrance fees and the optional boat ride on Todos los Santos Lake are separate costs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Osorno Volcano2h · entry included
2. Lake Todos los Santospassing by
3. Petrohué Waterfalls1h
4. Vicente Pérez Rosales National Parkpassing by

Visit Osorno Volcano and Waterfalls

• See Osorno Volcano
• Pass by Lake Todos los Santos
• Visit Petrohué Waterfalls
• Pass through Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park

The experience

How do you see both Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Waterfalls without renting a car or hiring a private driver? The tour departs from your hotel in Puerto Varas and runs the full day, 10 hours total, so the route holds both landmarks and the drive between them. A professional guide leads the group through Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, the oldest national park in Chile, where the volcano and the waterfalls sit within the same protected area. The guide speaks English or Spanish depending on the group.

Osorno Volcano is a stratovolcano in the Andes, rising from the edge of Lake Llanquihue with a formation distinctive enough that it anchors the whole region. The tour brings you to view it, and you can choose to ride the ski-lift partway up for a closer approach. That's an optional add-on at checkout. Petrohué Waterfalls lie a short distance downstream from Todos los Santos Lake, also inside the park. The waterfalls are the second major stop, and most travelers add the boat ride across Todos los Santos Lake itself, which is optional and priced separately. Neither the park entrance nor food and drinks are included in the tour price, so budget for those before you book.

Hotel pickup covers selected properties in Puerto Varas. If you're staying in Puerto Montt instead, a separate option starts from hotels there. Infants travel on an adult's lap, and children must be accompanied by one. The tour suits all fitness levels, though the day is long and involves walking at both stops.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• round-trip shared transfer from your hotel in Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt (selected properties only).
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Options for this experience

2 options

Desde Puerto VarasGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00Pickup is included from the following hotels: Bellavista, Cabañas del Lago, Kalfu, Cumbres, Dreams, Park Inn, Puelche, Radisson, Solace, Enjoy and Puerto Chico

Pickup from hotels in Puerto MonttGuide in English or Spanish · 08:30Pickup is included, only from these hotels in Puerto Montt: Don Luis, Don Vicente, Gran Pacifico, Ibis, Maquehue, Presidente, Novotel, Courtyard and Diego de Almagro

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (2 to 10 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 10 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 17 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Turistour

Is this one for you?Choose the Puerto Varas option if you're based there and want the shortest pickup window. Choose the Puerto Montt option if that's where you're staying and prefer not to drive between cities. The ski-lift up Osorno Volcano is optional, so skip it if you want to keep costs down or if you're short on time at that stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 10 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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.

Can I take this tour if I'm staying in Puerto Montt instead of Puerto Varas?

Yes, the tour offers a separate option that includes hotel pickup from selected hotels in Puerto Montt, so you can join the same itinerary from either city.

What is Osorno Volcano actually like when you get there?

Osorno Volcano is a stratovolcano in the Andes on the edge of Lake Llanquihue, known for its distinctive cone shape. The tour brings you to view it, and you can pay extra to ride the ski-lift partway up the slope for a closer look.

Is the boat ride on Todos los Santos Lake included in the tour price?

No, the boat ride across Todos los Santos Lake is optional and costs extra at checkout. Most travelers add it because the waterfalls sit just downstream from the lake, so the boat gives you the full landscape.

What costs are not included in the tour price?

Park entrance fees, food and drinks, and the optional boat ride on Todos los Santos Lake are all separate. Budget roughly 35 USD total if you want all three, or less if you skip the boat.

How long is the whole day, and what time does it start?

The tour runs 10 hours total. Hotel pickup times depend on which option you choose and which hotel you're staying at. Confirm the exact pickup time when you book.