Location: Puerto Montt
Top Things to do in Puerto Montt
The 10 Best Bus Tours in Puerto Montt, Los Lagos Region
Established by German immigrants in 1853, this is now the key port, transit and business hub of the Lakes District – a good place to replenish supplies, pick up Chilean crafts and get an urban jolt before moving on to more pristine pastures. If you're in the mood to sample some of the famous local salmon, the Angelmo harbor market should be your first stop. From there, it's a short boat ride across to Tenglo Island for views of snow-capped volcanic peaks. Santiago is a two-hour flight away.
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1. Puerto Montt Shore Excursion: City Tour and Frutillar Tour with German Colonial Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
While in port in Puerto Montt, get a taste of Chile’s history on this half-day shore excursion. Stop by the quaint village of Llanquihue on Lake Llanquihue, one of Chile’s largest lakes, and visit the German Colonial Museum in Frutillar to learn about German colonial settlement in this area. You’ll also enjoy free time to admire the city’s pretty architecture and gardens at your leisure.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private transport by comfortable minivan, Port pickup and drop-off, Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By jzouck
Met on time at port with professional guide Ronald, and had pretty extensive half day tour of neighborhoods in and around Puertos Montt and Veras. Just my wife and I toured. Guide stopped at cafe overlooking lake Llanquihue and volcanos. Had nice Strudel and coffee and treated guide also. Visited both upscale and lower neighborhoods around both towns. We both thought this tour was very worthwhile and did it as a shore excursion from our cruise ship so we appreciated the return guarantee from trip advisor although we were back in plenty of time.
2. Shore Excursion: Osorno Volcano Private Tour from Puerto Montt
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Starting our trip from the Port, we will visit the cities of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas and our destination is Osorno Volcano by the shore of Llanquihue Lake where we’ll enjoy the amazing landscape of the Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes.
Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch
Exclusions: Breakfast, Gratuities, Drinks
Reviewed By L8738FOsofiac
We took this tour last year. The guide doesn’t speak English at all, and keep repeating the same information over and over. They also don’t let you move and ask you to be next to them all the time. Amazing place but awful guide
3. Self Drive Experience at Chilean Lake District - 5 Days
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a unique way to travel through this amazing region of Chilean Lake District. This region has lower temperatures and recurring rainfall throughout the year. REQUIREMENTS: Meet the minimum age 25 years old A valid driver’s license and passport for each driver. (An international permit is not necessary to drive in Chile) A major credit card in the name of the renter (MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club or American Express)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 Nights Accommodation ay Hotel Puelche with buffet breakfast, 1 Night Accommodation at Hosteria Castro , Free Parking at the hotels , 5 days car rental, category C (Hyundai Accent mechanic or similar), Unlimited Kilometers, local taxes, Pick-Up and Drop-Off at Puerto Montt Airport around 12:00 PM, CWD, PAI and SACA insurances, GPS tracking , Tailor-Made Itinerary featuring a day-by-day breakdown
Exclusions: Gasoline , Extra days rental , Extras at the hotel, Meals , Personal Insurance
Reviewed By bigfin2016
Did this trip in February. To sum it up it consists of 11 hours in a minivan to visit three churches in Chiloe, none of them is interesting unless you are an academic interested in the technical details of wooden church building in the mid 19th century. However good the guides are (and our guide was excellent) this piece of Chile is not worth visiting. The drive to Castro in Chiloe island comprises a 70km motorway run to a ferry and then more than two hours driving along a scruffy, semi industrialised road with no redeeming features to Castro. On arrival the only logical question is "why bother". There are so many beautiful places in Chile I would suggest that people give this excursion a swerve and prevent the total waste of a day of their lives.
4. Day Tour Frutillar, Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Located in front of Llanquihue Lake and volcanoes, this charming town is representing the beauty resume of arquitecture and german heritage in the region. Tea houses, tradicional kuchen and sweets are envolving visitors to stay a long time. Puerto Varas is considered the tourist capital of southern Chile. The peaceful life of streets, visitors and locals enjoy the beautiful view and its surroundings. Influenced by the German colonization and the perfect fusion with Spaniards and Chileans, they transform it into one of the most attractive cities of our region.
Inclusions: Museum entrance fee, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By FarAway809009
Spent a very enjoyable day exploring the sights with Miguel. The bus was very clean and comfortable and also had free wi-fi. Our driver was excellent, we felt very safe, even on the winding roads up to the volcano. Miguel was very knowledgeable and personable. He even had a bottle of water and a traditional Chilean pastry for everyone! He gave us great restaurant recommendations in Puerto Vargas. This tour was half the price of the same tour offered by our cruise line. Fantastic value! Highly recommend!
5. Private Cruise Shore Excursion from Puerto Montt: Land of Volcanoes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Treat your family and friends to a private tour to one of the most beautiful regions of Chile. Visit the emerald-water Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano, and the German-influenced lakefront villages of Puerto Varas and Frutillar. A “must do” shore excursion! We do more than the cruise ship shore excursions and at your own pace!
Inclusions: Private Transportation from Cruise Terminal in Puerto Montt, Multilingual Guide, Entrance to Petrohue Falls, Bottled Water, Digital Photographs
Exclusions: Optional Gratuity for Guide, Lunch
Reviewed By Dreamer64284
Sean was awesomely the best of the bestest - very highly recommended!!! We toured Valparaiso and Vina del Mar with him, and he dropped us off at Santiago for our cruise embarkation the following day. That was our first trip to South America - our pre-cruise tour, as we cruised Chile, Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Argentina, Uruguay - still so many places to explore in this area. We will definitely come back, and use Sean's company again...
6. Lakes and Volcanoes Region
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Lake Llanquihué is surrounded by picturesque towns such as Puerto Varas, Frutillar, Ensenada and Puerto Octay. Chile's second largest lake, it has a wide variety of landscapes and activities and beautiful walks are to be made along the forest trails.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Shared Service Tours and Bilingual Guide, Private transportation
Exclusions: Travel insurance, gratuities
7. Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 38 reviews
The icons of Los Lagos Region This adventure will take you to see this active volcano, renowned for its perfect formation, and the famous Petrohué Waterfalls, both important landmarks in Southern Chile.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Round-trip shared transfer, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Relax50012669582
The road to the top takes you through some small communities (picturesque) and then winding up the mountain with beauty all around. At the top, hiking enthusiasts can take a short, strenuous hike (about 40 minutes round trip.) No trees--just rocks and ice and a restaurant and shop and restrooms.
8. Puerto Varas: Full Day - Peulla navigation
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 12 reviews
You will start this full day tour from Puerto Varas into the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park bordering Lake Llanquihue.
Inclusions: Guide in Spanish, English throughout the visit, Transportation by car, minibus or bus, Catamaran to cross the lake
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By L8738FOsofiac
We took this tour last year. The guide doesn’t speak English at all, and keep repeating the same information over and over. They also don’t let you move and ask you to be next to them all the time. Amazing place but awful guide
9. Private Tour: Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Vicente Peres Rosales National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Enjoy a day out in Perez Rosales National Park, when you're visiting Puerto Montt. Visit the oldest national park of Chile, its waterfalls on the Rio Petrohue, the turquoise waters of Lake All Saints, the majesty of Lake Llanquihue and Osorno Volcano, its ancient nature, its scenic beauty, its gastronomy and its people. A unique private experience not to be missed.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Sailing at Todos los Santos lake
Reviewed By NoelW798
We arrived on our cruise ship and found our guide, Nicolas, waiting for us in the arrivals Hall at the Terminal holding a board clearly showing our name. Nicolas was absolutely fantastic. He spoke excellent English but is conversant in other languages also. He is a very warm, friendly and personable man and provided us with lots of information about the history, culture and customs, Flora and fauna and a whole multitude of facts about the area during the trip. The cruise ship offered tours but Nicolas took us to areas where coaches would never reach and as a result we were treated to some spectacular scenery and views. Our party of 4 asked him to suggest an authentic Chilean restaurant for our lunch and he took us to La Marca in Puerto Varas. This really was the ideal restaurant to visit and exactly what our group wanted. It was a bonus having Nicolas with us as he was able to advise and suggest authentic Chilean dishes. As a result we had THE most fantastic lunch. If we were to return to the area we would definitely use this company again and I would be putting in a special request that Nicolas was given responsibility as our Tour Guide.....
10. Puerto Montt Shore Excursion: Petrohué Falls Tour
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 5 reviews
While in port in Puerto Montt, take a half-day tour to Petrohué Falls on this scenic shore excursion. Enjoy an easy walk with your guide through Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park and admire beautiful waterfalls against the backdrop of Osorno Volcano. Then, take an optional boat ride on All Saints Lake and spend time in the small village of Ensenada. This tour will give you an appreciation for Chile's stunning natural scenery.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Shared transport by comfortable minivan, Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By jzouck
Met on time at port with professional guide Ronald, and had pretty extensive half day tour of neighborhoods in and around Puertos Montt and Veras. Just my wife and I toured. Guide stopped at cafe overlooking lake Llanquihue and volcanos. Had nice Strudel and coffee and treated guide also. Visited both upscale and lower neighborhoods around both towns. We both thought this tour was very worthwhile and did it as a shore excursion from our cruise ship so we appreciated the return guarantee from trip advisor although we were back in plenty of time.
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