Chile's southern region of lakes and volcanoes offers an incredible mix of nature's exuberance.

Between volcanic cataclysms, glacial sculpting, torrential rivers and massive temperate rainforests, this is very much a landscape to savor and slowly visit.

This region is also home to one of the most remarkable indigenous cultures in the Americas, the Mapuches.

The Lakes Region

Chile Classic Tours

 Revised: 09 Sep 2005

 

  Lakes & Volcanos Tours
EXPLORING THE SOUTH OF CHILE - 8 day/7 night itinerary  ViajeBus Program
From Santiago follow the Colchagua Valley famous for its wines to Santa Cruz, then to Valdivia entering the Lake region where you visit Puerto Montt and the famous Island of Chiloe. Take the incredible Lake Crossing route to Peulla before returning to Santiago via Temuco. ViajeBus is a new concept for visiting Chile comfortably with different lenght itineraries at guaranteed departures from the North to the South using modern deluxe touring buses, specialized bilingual guides/escorts, Superior Tourist class hotels, breakfast and dinner (or lunch) daily and all the city and attraction tours needed for a complete experience. From 163.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs SET DATES.

INTENSE SOUTH “PATAGONIA AND LAKE DISTRICT" - 13 day/12 night itinerary  ViajeBus Program
From Santiago to Patagonia with famous Torres del Piane National Park and a boat trip saling along the Seno Ultima Esperanza to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Then to the Lake district to visit Chiloe' Island and take a partial Lake Crossing before returning to Santiago. ViajeBus is a new concept for visiting Chile comfortably with different lenght itineraries at guaranteed departures from the North to the South using modern deluxe touring buses, specialized bilingual guides/escorts, Superior Tourist class hotels, breakfast and dinner (or lunch) daily and all the city and attraction tours needed for a complete experience. From 163.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs SET DATES.

FULL ANDEAN LAKES AND PATAGONIA - 13 day/12 night itinerary  ViajeBus Program
First to Patagonia and Torres del Piane National Park, then a full Lake crossing to Argentina and Bariloche returning to Argentina via San Martin de Los Andes. Return to Santiago via Temuco and Pucon. ViajeBus is a new concept for visiting Chile comfortably with different lenght itineraries at guaranteed departures from the North to the South using modern deluxe touring buses, specialized bilingual guides/escorts, Superior Tourist class hotels, breakfast and dinner (or lunch) daily and all the city and attraction tours needed for a complete experience. From 163.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs SET DATES.

PUCON WITH VILLARRICA PARK LAKE OR HOTEL DEL LAGO - 5 day/4 night itinerary  Pucon Tour
A great way to discover the magnificent areas of the lakes and volcanoes while staying at the Villarrica Park lake Hotel or at the Hotel del Lago enjoying the thermal baths. Located between Lago Villarica and the smoking volcano of the same name, Pucón offers something for every interest. From 715.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY with minimum 2 pax

FLY FISHING IN RUCA CHALHUAFE LODGE - 8 day/7 night itinerary  Fishing Patagonia Tour
Situated 50 km from Puerto Varas, in the south of Chile, on the banks of Lake Llanquihue, Ruca Chalhuafe Lodge offers accessibility to more than twenty rivers and five lakes for a variety of fishing adventures. The lodge's mission is to appeal to expert and beginning anglers, who will learn casting techniques and fly tying. From 2075.00 US $ per person sharing. Season: SEPTEMBER TO MAY. Departs DAILY with minimum 2 pax

BASIC LAKES REGION - 4 day/3 night itinerary  Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas Tour
From either Puerto Montt on the shore of Reloncaví Sound or from Puerto Varas, on the southern shore of Lago Llanquihue, you can enjoy this basic visit to the Lakes region which includes a partial Lake crossing to Peulla. From 275.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY with minimum 2 pax

THE LAKE REGION: ONE WAY CHILE TO ARGENTINA - 7 day/6 night itinerary  Classic Transfer/Tour
 A classic tour which can be used as a transfer between the Chilean Lakes' region and Bariloche, Argentina. From Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas sail through the Andes in this famous crossing involving 3 separate lake crossings and 4 connecting buses,l odging half-way along the route in Peulla, to absorb even more of the spolendid views. From 472.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY EXCEPT THURSDAY-FRIDAY (October 8 to April 15)or WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY-FRIDAY (April 16 to October 7) with minimum 2 pax

ECOPEULLA - 5 day/4 night itinerary  Lake Region Ecotopurism Tour
A short ecological discovery of the splendid natural area between Puerto Montt and Peulla. Gaze at the majesty of the Osorno volcano, take a horseback ride through virgin woods to the Los Helechos waterfalls and visit Margarita lagoon where you will be able to see mount Tronador and its three peaks. Different hotels are available and good physical conditions for the excursions is necessary. From 2075.00 US $ per person sharing. Season: SEPTEMBER TO MAY. Departs DAILY with minimum 2 pax

ACTIVE PETROHUE - 4 day/3 night itinerary  Eco-Adventure Tour in the Lake Region
 An active discovery of National Park Vicente Perez Rosales, one of the most beautiful in Chile to the the Canyon of the Zorro. Here the canyon will be crossed using a zip-line that extends approximately 100 meters moving through the tree tops in an unforgettable experience! Climbing, and then repelling down the canyon, viewing traces of lava and native birds. Then raft the Río Petrohué, through class III and IV rapids, filled with adrenaline. From 435.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY with minimum 2 pax

ALERCE MOUNTAIN LODGE - 3-4 day/2-3 night itinerary  Ecological Tour
Los Alerces de Lenca is private property located 36 Km (22 miles) from Puerto Montt. It nestles into the foothills of the Andes and is surrounded by a magnificent evergreen wood. The property covers 2000 hectares and the hotel is located at the bottom of a mountain canyon formed in the last glacial era. From 545.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY with minimum 2 pax

AN ANDEAN CIRCUIT - 9 day/8 night itinerary  Chile & Argentina Tour
A classic Chile and Argentina itinerary featuring the famous "Lake Crossing". Start in Santiago with 2 days in the city and a full day excursion to Vina del Mar and Valparaiso. Then to Puerto Montt and the fabulous Lakes district where you will embark on the International lake Crossing to Bariloche, Argentina and ending in Buenos Aires, the "Paris of South America". From 760.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY except TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY with minimum 2 pax

THE LAKE CROSSING: RT CHILE/ARGENTINA - 7 day/6 night itinerary  Classic Tour
 From Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas we travel by land to Bariloche, Argentina, then sail back through the Andes on the famous Lake Crossing, a multi-stage affair, involving 3 separate lake crossings and 4 connecting buses. From 655.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY EXCEPT TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY (October 8 to April 15) or MONDAY-TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY (April 16 to October 7) with minimum 2 pax

THE LAKE CROSSING (CHILE/ARGENTINA) or viceversa - 1-2 day/0-1 night itinerary  Lake Crossing
Come to sail the Andes on the most famous Lake Crossing in the world between Chile-Argentina or viceversa. Here you will sail Lakes Todos Los Santos, Frias and Nahuel Huapi, you will be amazed by the color of the waters, The Calbuco and Osorno volcanoes, the Tronador, Puntiagudo and Catedral hills. From 150.00 US $ per person. Departs SET DAYS

MARVELS OF CHILOE' - 3 day/2 night itinerary  Chiloé Tour
The islands of the Chiloe archipelago, with the volcanoes of northern Patagonia visible on the eastern horizon, are home to one of Chile's most traditional subsistence fishing and farming cultures. A rich mythology, populated by strange trolls, sea monsters, and eerie ghost ships, is also part of Chiloé's fascination. From 192.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs FRIDAY with minimum 2 pax

CHILOE' AND ITS CHURCHES - 3 day/2 night itinerary  Chiloé Tour
The islands of the Chiloe archipelago are home to one of Chile's most traditional subsistence fishing and farming cultures. The Churches of Chiloé represent a unique example in Latin America of a form of ecclesiastical wooden architecture showing the successful fusion of indigenous and European culture. From 170.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs MONDAY - WEDNESDAY, with minimum 2 pax

BASIC PUCON - 4 day/3 night itinerary  Pucon Tour
Located between Lago Villarica and the smoking volcano of the same name, Pucón offers something for every interest. This is the basic visit with time to discover the area while lodging in one of the many hotels available. From 205.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY with minimum 2 pax
 
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