Things to do in Los Lagos Region, Chile: The Best City Tours

October 24, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Los Lagos Region (Spanish: Región de Los Lagos pronounced [loz ˈlaɣos], lit. Region of the Lakes) is one of Chile's 15 regions, which are first order administrative divisions, and comprises four provinces: Chiloé, Llanquihue, Osorno and Palena. The region contains the country's second largest island, Chiloé, and the second largest lake, Llanquihue.
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1. Private Tour: Puerto Montt Sightseeing

Puerto Montt, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos Region Turavion South - Excursions & Transfers
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Explore the streets of Puerto Montt on a private two hour city tour. You'll see Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Town Hall and monuments to the German Colonizers before admiring wonderful vistas over the Reloncavi Sound and Puerto Montt city.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

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. Puerto Montt Shore Excursion: City Tour and Frutillar Tour with German Colonial Museum

Puerto Montt, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos Region Turavion South - Excursions & Transfers
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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.

3. Lakes and Volcanoes Region

L'Autre Chili
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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

4. Puerto Montt Shore Excursion: Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas City Tours

Avenida Diego Portales / San Martín, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, Chile Turavion South - Excursions & Transfers
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While you're in port in Puerto Montt, spend some time exploring the city and its surroundings on this shore excursion. Travel north to Puerto Varas for views of Osorno Volcano and Llanquihue Lake, one of South America's largest lakes, and then tour Puerto Montt, where you’ll visit the Tenglo Canal, travel through the beachside community of Pelluco, and shop for seafood and local crafts in the village of Angelmó. This is a great overview of this Chilean region’s scenery, architecture and local culture.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Shared transfer by comfortable minivan, Port pickup and drop-off, Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

5. Puerto Varas: Half day, traditional city tour

Ruta Chile - Whole Saler Tour Operator
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After being picked up from your hotel in Puerto Varas you will visit Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas and reach the highest point allowing you to have a panoramic view of Puerto Montt City. You will also visit the German Colonists monument and the Pelluco resort. This tour will only start from hotels and accommodation centrally located, it will not start from Cruiser ship or from the Puerto Montt port.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

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

6. Puerto Montt: Half day traditional city tour

Ruta Chile - Whole Saler Tour Operator
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Enjoy a half-day tour in Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas city and their main landmarks, with stops and panoramic views. This tour NOT start from Cruiser ship or from the Puerto Montt port.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, City tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

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

7. Puerto Varas: Half day Frutillar and Llanquihue Town tour

Ruta Chile - Whole Saler Tour Operator

From Puerto Varas. The town of Llanquihue is located 23 miles (7 km) north from Puerto Varas. In this tour you will learn about forestry and Salmon farmers, cured meat and pork sausage industries are one of the most famous in Chile. The second stop will be the Frutillar city famous by Summer Festival, presents classic music from Chile and abroad that offer each year, approximately 40 concerts. This tour will start from hotels and accommodation centrally located. It will not start from Cruiser ship or from the Puerto Montt port

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bilingual guide, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Tickets, Food and Drink, Optional Gratuities for driver and guide

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

8. Puerto Montt: Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour

Ruta Chile - Whole Saler Tour Operator

From Puerto Montt city, you will then join this full-day tour and begin your trip visiting the city of Llanquihue and Frutillar city. This tour will start from hotels and accommodations that are centrally located. It will not start from Cruiser ship or from the Puerto Montt port.

Inclusions: Guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese throughout the visit, Transportation by car or minibus, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Meals and drinks not specified, Optional Gratuities for driver and guide

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. Shore Excursion: Private City Tour of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas

Ruta Chile - Whole Saler Tour Operator

The tour will pick up customers from the Cruiser terminal, to visit the Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas cities an their principals landmarks. And will return them until the ship.

Inclusions: Local guide, Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Food and drinks, Excess luggage charges (where applicable), 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

10. Premium Small-Group Half day Tour to Frutillar in Puerto Varas

Signature Tours

Trip along the Llanquihue Lake, the second largest lake in Chile, and enjoy gorgeous views of the volcanoes Osorno, Calbuco, Puntiagudo and Tronador. We will pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Varas and travel to Frutillar, a charming village on the bank of the huge Llanquihue Lake. The village is noted for the German influence on the architecture developed by the immigrants who arrived around 1853. Take a walk to visit some restored colonial houses and see the strong German influence on the architecture. Learn about the history of this picturesque town and the time of the first German settlers.and visit the open-air German museum.

Inclusions: Professional Guide, Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Gratuitues, Lunch

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.

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