Top 10 Tours in Isla Chiloe, Los Lagos Region

December 17, 2021 Margarita Chappel

Although it's only a 30-minute ferry crossing away from mainland Chile across the Chacao Channel, verdant Isla Chiloe – the largest in the Chiloe archipelago – is another world. Sixteen wooden churches clustered around Castro on the island's east coast have UNESCO World Heritage status, and traditional palafitos (houses on stilts) dot its shores. To the west, Chiloe National Park shelters foxes, sea lions and otters and provides unspoiled terrain for horseback riding, sea kayaking and fishing.
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1. Chiloé National Park Private Tour from Castro

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Chiloé National Park is a national park of Chile, located in the western coast of Chiloé Island, in Los Lagos Region. It encompasses an area of 430.57 km2 (166 sq mi). Our tour begins with the transfer of passengers from the port and then take appropriate heading south towards the sector of the city of Chonchi, to visit the Church of San Carlos de Borromeo (Heritage), whose construction is style Neoclassical. Then we go to the museum of traditions Chonchi, to get a taste of what is the Chiloe culture. After that we will continue our tour through the best farmland of the island, between old houses testify to the dating of the settlement. After 20 minutes we arrive at Huillinco, village who came to the port of 1935 as support of the settlers installed on the coast. Our journey continues to the coastline along Lake Huillinco to the village of Cucao, which is an ancient Indian village in 1734 already had chapel.

Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer, Professional guide, Lunch, Private tour, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

2. Lemuy Island Tour from Castro

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The tour takes passengers from their hotel to Lemuy Island and back, including visits to Chonchi, its church and museum. There are 16 churches in Chiloe which are world heritage. Lemuy Island is the third biggest island in the Chiloe Archipelago. The tour includes visiting the towns of Ichuac, Puqueldon, Aldachildo and Detif. Lunch is served in Yayanes Park, near Puqueldon, where they will enjoy delicious typical homemade dishes. Passengers will have the chance to do bird watching, see the beautiful landscape and enjoy the view of mountains, islands, hills and native forests.

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide Spanish / English, Live commentary on board, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Tips to waiters, Donations to churches, Gratuities

Reviewed By fishyguy

Friendly, knowledgeable, punctual and good value. What more could you ask for? Christian listened to what are interests were so brought along Magdalena for her better English and knowledge of Chiloe birds and nature. In addition, Christian offered to drive us to the bus station early morning of our last day as a favour which was kind and helpful. We did 3 outings and enjoyed them all,

3. Half day City Tour Castro - Chile

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Enjoy this tour to discover the mythical island of Chiloé, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Explore the northern part of the island and discover its traditional stilt houses, markets and churches.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food

4. Bosque Piedra Reserve Tour

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Excursion to meet and learn about the nature of Chiloé, geology, forests, waterfalls and animals present in the territory. Furthermore, being a private reserve, the traveler and guides are generally the only ones found within the enclosure, without crowds of people.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Breakfast

Reviewed By fishyguy

Friendly, knowledgeable, punctual and good value. What more could you ask for? Christian listened to what are interests were so brought along Magdalena for her better English and knowledge of Chiloe birds and nature. In addition, Christian offered to drive us to the bus station early morning of our last day as a favour which was kind and helpful. We did 3 outings and enjoyed them all,

5. Coastal Villages Tour of Chiloé from Castro

Plaza de Armas de Castro, Castro, Los Lagos, Chile Turismo Pangue
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Tour visiting towns on the north coast of Castro. We will pass through Dalcahue visiting its church and craft fair. Then we will continue our route visiting the small town of San Juan where we will appreciate the construction of wooden boats. Continuing our route we will visit the Tocoihue waterfalls, which is the highest in the archipelago. We will continue the route visiting the town of Tenaun, where we will have lunch in a local agrotourism to finally visit the Church of Colo and Aucar Island in Quemchi.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Round-trip shared transfer, Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By fishyguy

Friendly, knowledgeable, punctual and good value. What more could you ask for? Christian listened to what are interests were so brought along Magdalena for her better English and knowledge of Chiloe birds and nature. In addition, Christian offered to drive us to the bus station early morning of our last day as a favour which was kind and helpful. We did 3 outings and enjoyed them all,

6. Half day City Tour Castro / Chonchi "Patrimonial Churches" (PM)

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This tour starts with a walk through the city of Castro that will allow you to see typical places such as the Mirador del Cerro Millantuy, its museums of Modern and Municipal Art, the San Francisco Church and the palafitos (houses built on water).

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food

7. Full day Chiloe National Park "On the Darwin route"

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This route combines what amazed Charles Darwin in Chiloé, both the Chiloe National Park and the town of Chonchi with its world heritage church.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Entrance to the Chiloe National Park

Exclusions: Meals not mentioned

8. Highlights of Chiloe Island Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap

Plaza de Armas de Castro, Castro, Los Lagos, Chile VoiceMap Chiloe Island

Explore Chiloé with a historian who has spent time around the wood-burning stove on long winter nights gathering stories. As you make your way along the coast, you'll hear how fiction is just as believable as fact. As with a beautiful denizen of the sea who blesses fishermen with a catch or a zombie ship out at sea leading people to the golden gates of an eternal city, you'll definitely want to dig deeper into the lore. Once you've downloaded the tour, you can head to the first point of the tour. Don't worry if there is WiFi or not, because the audio tour works regardless with your phone's GPS signal. Just put your phone in your pocket, forget about it, and let the audio guide you. The tour gives you directions and plays at exactly the right time and place. Take a stroll around the main part of town. The walk takes about half an hour, but you can stop at any point along the way. Discover the beautiful San Francisco church and taste local delicacies at the market at the end of the tour.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to Chiloé Island: The Palafitos of Castro tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

9. Full Day Chiloé National Park Following "The Darwin´s Route" Regular

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This tour goes through the natural landscapes that amazed Charles Darwin during his explorations of the Huillinco and Curao Lakes and Pacific Ocean. The excursion starts out with a visit of the city of Chonchi, built on such a steep incline that it’s also known as the Ciudad de los Tres Pisos  (three-story city),  where some of its best sites are the UNESCO World Heritage Site Church, the Museum of Traditions, the waterfront and crafts market. The route continues to lakeside village Huilliinco, with a quaint cemetery of “little houses” very common to Chiloe. A visit to the Chiloe National Park comes next, where visitors will find the park interpretation center, walk along lovely “Sendero el Tepual” a pathway that winds through Chiloe´s thick and humid forest (comfortable shoes and sunblockers are recommended). The excursion ends at the Pacific Ocean coastline with a walk along the beach. Evening return to Castro

Inclusions: Museum Entrance in Chonchi , National Park Entrance, Lunch

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10. Full Day Private Chiloe National Park Tour Following "The Darwin´s Route"

Turavion South - Excursions & Transfers

This tour goes through the natural landscapes that amazed Charles Darwin during his explorations of the Huillinco and Curao Lakes and Pacific Ocean. The excursion starts out with a visit of the city of Chonchi, built on such a steep incline that it’s also known as the Ciudad de los Tres Pisos  (three-story city),  where some of its best sites are the UNESCO World Heritage Site Church, the Museum of Traditions, the waterfront and crafts market. The route continues to lakeside village Huilliinco, with a quaint cemetery of “little houses” very common to Chiloe. A visit to the Chiloe National Park comes next, where visitors will find the park interpretation center, walk along lovely “Sendero el Tepual” a pathway that winds through Chiloe´s thick and humid forest (comfortable shoes and sunblockers are recommended). The excursion ends at the Pacific Ocean coastline with a walk along the beach. Evening return to Castro

Inclusions: Lunch, Museum Entrance in Chonchi , National Park Entrance

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