Location: Puerto Montt
Top Things to do in Puerto Montt
Things to do in Puerto Montt, Los Lagos Region: The Best City Tours
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. Private Tour: Puerto Montt Sightseeing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
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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.
3. 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
4. Puerto Montt Shore Excursion: Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas City Tours
Overall Ratings
3.9 based on 17 reviews
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
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3.3 based on 3 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 2 reviews
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 Montt: Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour
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
8. Shore Excursion: Private City Tour of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas
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
9. Premium Small-Group Half day Tour to Frutillar in Puerto Varas
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.
10. Premium Full day Tour to Osorno Volcano and Petrohue in Puerto Varas
Join us to explore the Osorno volcano. On the way, pass by typical wooden churches, Chilean farm houses and the town of Ensenada. Drive through a thick forest of mostly native Coigües to reach Chile’s oldest National Park. Visit the waterfalls of Petrohué and hike a short trail through native forests. We will get back to the car and drive on heading to the slopes of the Osorno Volcano where we will make a short hike over lava fields and enjoy the impressive view over the Lake Llanquihue.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional Guide, Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities
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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