Termas del Sol day trip from Puerto Varas: 10 thermal pools

Ten thermal pools, each one a different temperature, carved from stone in a forest clearing two and a half hours south.

A full-day tour from Puerto Varas to Termas del Sol, a natural hot spring resort in the Reloncaví Fjord, with hotel pickup and a professional guide. You soak in 10 thermal pools of varying temperatures surrounded by native vegetation, walk the stone-lined trails between them, and stop at two landmarks on the return journey to Puerto Varas.

Step-by-step itinerary

Relax at Termas del Sol hot springs

• Depart from hotel in Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt
• Travel along lake and route V-69
• Arrive at Termas del Sol hot springs
• Enjoy thermal pools and nature walkways
• Return towards Puerto Varas
• Stop at Puelo River Bridge viewpoint
• Visit Cochamó town church and waterfront
• Return to hotels in Puerto Varas

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Puerto Varas between 7:00 and 7:30 AM. The drive south takes about two and a half hours, following the lake and then Route V-69 through exuberant native forest and open landscape until you reach the foothills of the Reloncaví Fjord. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Termas del Sol itself has 10 thermal pools and 300 meters of stone walkways set in a natural environment. Each pool is unique in shape and temperature, ranging from 36° to 45°C as they flow from a 60°C hot spring deeper in the ground. You spend the afternoon moving between them at your own pace, soaking as long as you want in whichever temperature suits you. The setting is forest and stone with no crowds or resort infrastructure. Just the pools, the trails, and the surrounding nature.

On the return to Puerto Varas, the tour stops at the Puelo River Bridge, one of the most photographed views in southern Chile, and then at the town of Cochamó to see its church and waterfront. You arrive back at your hotel around 6 PM. The tour suits all fitness levels. The walking between pools is gentle and self-paced, and there is no climbing or strenuous activity required.

What’s included

• Full-day experience with air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels in Puerto Varas.
• professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• access to the 10 thermal pools and walking trails at Termas del Sol.
• stops at the Puelo River Bridge and Cochamó on the return journey.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Tangol

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a guide explaining the landscape and thermal properties as you move between pools at a leisurely pace, rather than rushing through on your own schedule.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

How far is Termas del Sol from Puerto Varas?

Termas del Sol is located in the Reloncaví Fjord, about two and a half hours south of Puerto Varas by car along Route V-69.

What are the temperatures of the thermal pools?

The 10 thermal pools at Termas del Sol range from 36° to 45°C, each one fed by a natural hot spring that emerges at 60°C. The pools vary in temperature because they cool as the water flows and spreads across the stone basins.

Can I walk around the thermal pools, or do I just soak?

You can do both. There are 300 meters of stone-lined walkways connecting the 10 pools, so you can move between them at your own pace and explore the natural setting. Most of the day is spent soaking and walking between pools.

What happens on the way back to Puerto Varas?

The tour makes two stops on the return journey: the Puelo River Bridge, a famous viewpoint in southern Chile, and the town of Cochamó, where you can see the church and waterfront before heading back to your hotel.

Is the drive to Termas del Sol scenic?

Yes. The route follows the lake and then Route V-69 through exuberant native forest and open landscape, passing through some of the most distinctive terrain in the Patagonia region before reaching the Reloncaví Fjord.