Shore Excursion Frutillar, Petrohue Falls and Puerto Varas
Description
A curated Chilean experience combining three must-see Lake District destinations with expert guidance and authentic flavors. From Petrohué Falls to Puerto Varas and Frutillar, enjoy stunning scenery and sweet local traditions.
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Itinerary
Travelers will walk along well-maintained paths surrounded by lush forest to reach the famous Petrohué Falls. Here, powerful turquoise waters rush over volcanic rock formations with the snow-capped Osorno Volcano in the background—an unforgettable photo opportunity. Your guide will share the area’s natural history and point out the best viewpoints
Travelers are guided through Puerto Varas’ lakeside promenade and historic center, stopping at postcard viewpoints of Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno Volcano. Along the way, your guide shares the town’s German heritage and points out the best cafés and bakeries. During the visit, guests enjoy a traditional snack: a freshly baked Chilean beef empanada served with a complimentary glass of Chilean wine (red or white, included)—a flavorful pause before continuing the guided exploration
In Frutillar, your guide will lead you on a lakeside walk filled with postcard moments. Travelers stop at the town’s iconic wooden pier for photos of Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno Volcano, and at the famous outdoor piano for another unique snapshot. The walk continues to the impressive Teatro del Lago (Lake Theater), a cultural landmark on the water’s edge. Here, guests enjoy a sweet touch of tradition with a slice of homemade Chilean cake—prepared by your guide’s own store—whether it’s a German kuchen or the classic “torta de amor.” This experience combines culture, scenery, and authentic flavors in one of Chile’s most charming towns.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all customers are their desired pick up location
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(21)
From the pickup at the tender port to the end of our tour, everything went smoothly. At the stop at the Petrohue Falls, we already had a view of the Osorno Volcano; even during the short break with empanadas and wine at Lake Llanquihue, it was always present. To conclude, we visited Puerto Varas and Frutillar, where we could buy great cake at a German bakery. Additionally, on the way back to the port, we enjoyed homemade pastries from the organizer. Delay, overcrowded bus.
I truly could not recommend this company enough. If you’re deciding between tour companies in Puerto Montt, choose this one — they genuinely care about their guests and go above and beyond to create a memorable experience. The owner is American but was born in Puerto Montt and has been guiding for 15 years in the area. What we especially loved was that they keep their groups small, which makes the entire experience feel much more personal and relaxed compared to larger tour companies. We never felt rushed or lost in a crowd. The homemade touches truly made this tour special. The freshly baked Chilean beef empanada was absolutely delicious, and the owner herself made a traditional German raspberry cake that was amazing. Thank you again, Victoria
excellent service during the trip, recommended 100%
We had an incredible experience from start to finish. We were picked up directly from our hotel in a very comfortable vehicle, and everything felt smooth and well-organized from the beginning. Our first stop was the Petrohué Waterfalls, which were absolutely stunning—truly one of the highlights of the trip. After that, we stopped for what was supposed to be a snack, but it was so much more! We were treated to a delicious baked beef empanada, Chilean red and white wine, and a traditional German-style cake called Kuchen. It was such a thoughtful and generous touch. Our guide was amazing—so attentive, warm, and genuinely fun to be around. She’s originally from Puerto Montt and knows the area incredibly well, but she’s also American, so her English is perfect, which made everything very easy and enjoyable. She recently started her own company after working in the industry for over 15 years, so even though there may not be a ton of reviews yet, don’t let that stop you—she absolutely knows what she’s doing and provides a top-quality experience. I would 100% recommend this tour. You’ll be in great hands and have a beautiful, memorable day.
Vicky was very flexible regarding the meeting point. And she brought empanadas and cake and red and white wine - we stopped at 2 separate locations to enjoy the “picnic”. The drive was very scenic - only problem was that a triathlon was being staged over our route so some detours were required. Vicky handled that very well.
Victoria, our wonderful guide, provided us with a wealth of information and many interesting facts about the sites we visited and generally about life in Chile. Brilliant.
Wonderful tour of the towns of Puerto Varas and Frutillar, and a visit to Petrohue Falls. This is one of the best tours we have taken on Viator. It was run fantastic, we saw the two towns, the falls, and had a snack of empanadas and sweet pastries with water, wine or Pisco sours. The food was delicious and so were the wines and sours. Great commentary along the way and it gave us ample time to explore the sites. Highly recommend this company and tour. BTW, when you're at the falls, stay to the left to see them. Some friends of ours were on a ship tour and their tour guide gave them no instruction on where to go and they went on the dirt paths and completely missed the falls.
A fantastic tour! Our guide was waiting for us at the port entrance, very easy to locate. The van was comfortable and our driver great. The locations were spectacular. We stopped at vehicle stop have lunch. The empanadas and deserts were amazing. They gave us local wines to try with our lunch. We made it back to the ship with plenty of time to spare. We highly recommend this experience. Gracias!
Carrying water and comfortable clothes to walk a lot Take advantage of the whole ride to take the best photos worth a lot
Very nice experience, stunning and beautiful places, Juan is very good guide and very friendly, explained to us very well and in detail each place we visited, definitely highly recommended
