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Puerto Varas: Petrohue River Rafting & Private Transport
Puerto Varas: Petrohue River Rafting & Private Transport★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (374)5hYou’ll jump right into adventure rafting Petrohue’s wild rapids near Puerto Varas, guided by locals who know every twist of the river. Expect icy swims, laughter over snacks and cold beer after your run, plus private transport so you can just focus on the rush—and those moments when everything goes quiet.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 58View ›
Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Falls tour: Small-group day trip
Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Falls tour: Small-group day trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (175)8h–10hThis 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.Is it for me?Most volcano-and-waterfall tours in the region run on a fixed schedule with large groups; this one keeps the group small and lets you adjust the day if you want to linger at any stop. The guide stays with you the whole time and speaks your language, so the history and the landscape make sense as you move through them.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −27%fromUS$ 90View ›
Petrohué River rafting: Small-group descent with volcano views
Petrohué River rafting: Small-group descent with volcano views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (147)5hRaft the Petrohué River, a Class III descent through Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park in Chile, with a professional guide, helmet, wetsuit and all safety gear included. The route runs for an hour and a half past Calbuco, Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes, with hotel pickup and drop-off arranged. Children from age 12 are welcome when accompanied by an adult; guides speak English, Spanish and Italian.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you do not need a car or directions to the river—the guide collects you and handles the logistics, so the morning stays simple whether you are staying in town or elsewhere in the area.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 52View ›
Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Waterfalls tour from Puerto Varas
Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Waterfalls tour from Puerto Varas★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (144)10hA 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.Is it for me?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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 44View ›
Puerto Varas & Osorno Volcano: Guided Day Tour with Pickup
Puerto Varas & Osorno Volcano: Guided Day Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.44 (34)8hYou’ll travel from Puerto Varas along Llanquihue Lake with a local guide, explore Osorno Volcano’s slopes, stand beside Petrohué’s roaring waterfalls, and breathe in the forest air by Todos los Santos lake. Expect laughter, quiet moments, hotel pickup and drop-off — plus stories you’ll want to tell later.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 49View ›
Osorno Volcano tour from Puerto Varas: Half-day with lake views
Osorno Volcano tour from Puerto Varas: Half-day with lake views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.06 (16)4hA half-day tour from Puerto Varas takes you by car to the shore of Llanquihue Lake, where Osorno Volcano—a stratovolcano often compared to Mount Fuji—rises above the water alongside Calbuco. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. A minimum of three travelers is required per departure; if your date does not fill, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon and want to see two major volcanoes without arranging your own transport or spending a full day away from Puerto Varas. The four-hour window keeps the commitment manageable, and the lake-shore route means you don't need hiking experience or high fitness to enjoy the landscape.Free cancellationKids −39%fromUS$ 41View ›
Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking
Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3)35mYou land at Puerto Montt airport and walk straight to a waiting driver holding your name. The private transfer takes you door-to-door to your Puerto Varas hotel in a clean, air-conditioned car with flight tracking, luggage help, and a fixed price — no taxi queues, no hidden charges, no negotiation at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Puerto Montt airport and want to skip the taxi queue and fixed-price certainty instead of negotiating at the curb — the flight tracking is what makes a seamless handoff possible the moment you clear baggage.Free cancellationfromUS$ 56View ›
Half-Day Frutillar Tour from Puerto Varas: Lake & Volcano Views
Half-Day Frutillar Tour from Puerto Varas: Lake & Volcano Views★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)4hIf you want to see real southern Chile—lake views, volcanoes, and living German traditions—this half-day Frutillar tour is for you. You’ll get local stories, fresh air, and plenty of time to explore at your own pace.Free cancellationfromUS$ 144View ›
Private Rock Climbing in Northern Patagonia, Chile
Private Rock Climbing in Northern Patagonia, Chile★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)7hYou’ll get hands-on climbing experience in Patagonia’s wild north—with certified guides who know every rock and story. It’s private, safe, and lets you see Chile’s landscape from a whole new angle.Free cancellationKids −19%fromUS$ 150View ›
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