Chilean Lake District: Scenic Shore Excursion

Discover the fascinating histories of Frutillar, Puerto Varas, and the stunning Petrohue Waterfalls on this 6-hour excursion in Puerto Montt, Chile. Enjoy a guided tour, entrance to the waterfalls, and a delicious snack with Chilean wine.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Saltos del Petrohue - Upon arrival at Puerto Montt, guests will board a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle to begin their journey to the Petrohue Waterfalls in Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. Once at the park, where the Petrohue River Waterfalls are located, a guided, leisurely walk will lead to a pathway towards the falls. Visitors…
What's Included
  • Hearty baked beef Chilean empanada (vegetarian option must be informed at time of booking)
  • Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Glass of Chilean wine (red and white)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Dedicated professional driver separate from the tour guide
  • National Park Entrance Fee (Petrohué Falls) – approx. $10 value
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

With more than two decades of expertise, this tour is crafted for cruise passengers seeking a seamless and leisurely day. Guests will journey with a knowledgeable local guide and a professional driver, ensuring secure transportation and a punctual return to the port.
The tour features a delectable traditional Chilean empanada, freshly prepared that…

Location
Saltos del Petrohue
Ruta 225 Km 64, Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Daniellekk9489mi
Jan 21, 2026
Outstanding tour - Had an amazing time during the day! The pacing was just right, we got to see the Petrohue falls, Port Varas and Frutilar without feeling rushed. Big shoutout to our guide Emily, she was super friendly, really knows her stuff, and made sure everyone felt included. George was a great driver too, very smooth and safe. Also, the local snacks were such a nice touch. Definitely recommend booking this!
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Michelle_m
Jan 17, 2026
A Fantastic Tour of the Puerto Montt Region - This tour was fantastic. We came into Puerto Montt on Viking cruise, and having a tour to see the extended region was really smart. We've had many great tour guides over the years, and Emily and George rank #1. We started the journey going to the National Park to see water falls with a view of one of the volcanoes. It was cloudy, but somehow we had a five minute parting of the clouds and saw the mountain! The falls were beautiful too. That was followed by a lakeside stop for empañadas, wine, and pisco. Excellent! After that, we made ~1 hour stop to wander the shops and markets in Puerto Varas. That town is really cool. I would go back there again, for sure. Our final stop was Frutilla, a lovely German themed village with a great music background, and a really great vibe. Truthfully, the conversations Emily had with us all while we drove between destinations was as enjoyable as all the great stops. Emily and George knew our cruise departure requirements and customized the timing of the stops for the day to maximize our experience and ensure we were back on the boat in time for our departure. A great, great, great experience.
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Victortham
Jan 14, 2026
Enjoyable trip to Osorno... - Enjoyable trip to Osorno and the national park. the guide Emily and the driver were friendly and helpful. Even though it was rainy in Fruitillar they made every effort that we had a lovely day. Highly recommend to anyone who visits.
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Joan_t
Jan 13, 2026
Great Tour Guide - Well organized.tour. Our Guide was delightful, friendly & and spoke excellent English. Our lunch stop by large lake consisted of emphanadas, wine & pisco sour....and it was delicious!
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Lisa_d
Jan 12, 2026
Beautiful visit, beautiful vistas - Ignacio met us at the cruise ship tenders, having adjusted for our unavoidable delays. As the bus rolled to our various destinations, he provided cultural and geopolitical context that enriched this all-too-brief visit to Chilean beauty. And now we want to go back to learn and experience more.
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Tammy_j
Jan 12, 2026
Several stops on this... - Several stops on this adventure Emily. She was an amazing guide and made sure everyone was taken care of. She took time to visit and answer any questions along the route. We are so happy we had her as our guide.
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Greig_m
Jan 12, 2026
Fun filled Scenic Tour of Porto Mont - Scenic tour of Porto Mont. Our tour guide Emily was informative, friendly and went above and beyond to make sure everyone enjoyed themselves. She made our group feel like a family. Our driver Eliegio was excellent, made certain that people got on and off the bus safely, and served up delicious empanadas and wine.
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Kimberley_t
Jan 12, 2026
Wonderful tour in Puerto Montt - Ignacio was a terrific and friendly guide giving us so much information on Chile and the area during our several hour tour!
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Elly_v
Jan 18, 2026
Waterfalls of Petrohue was amazing - Was good. Van was a bit difficult for tall people. Practically no legroom. Guide was primaen haf good explanation. Petrohue Falls were the highlight of this excursion. Empanades was very good. Unfortunately due to rain, visiting Puerto Varas and Frutilla was not so special. Long in van for 2 places that offered nothing extra. Coffee!!!
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Cliff_s
Jan 13, 2026
Tour guide needs more... - Tour guide needs more coaching and needs to improve his English. He talked too much without saying anything
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).