Chile · Bird Watching

7-Hour Birdwatching Tour of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas

7 Hours Round trip from Puerto Montt Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic boat ride on the Maullín River to spot ringed kingfishers, ducks, egrets, and Rush Tyrants
02 Birdwatching at two lagoons near Llanquihue
03 Beautiful countryside views while travelling between Llanquihue and Puerto Varas
04 Free time to walk around Puerto Varas with an optional lunch stop

Spot numerous bird species such as hawks, finches, ducks, ringed kingfishers, and more on a scenic boat ride along the Maullín River. This 7-hour birdwatching experience takes you from Puerto Montt to Llanquihue and Puerto Varas, with visits to two lagoons for more birding opportunities. Along the way, enjoy the beautiful countryside and time to walk around town, with an optional lunch stop before returning to Puerto Montt.

Spot numerous bird species such as hawks, finches, ducks, ringed kingfishers, and more on a scenic boat ride along the Maullín River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas

Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Puerto Montt, Llanquihue, Maullín River and Puerto Varas Birdwatching

08:00 - Leave Puerto Montt along the Panamericana for Llanquihue village, a drive of about 40 minutes.
08:45 - Arrive in Llanquihue.
09:00 - Take a boat trip along the Maullín River to see different bird species such as ringed kingfisher, ducks, egrets, and Rush Tyrant.
10:00 - Return to Llanquihue village with your Chilean tour guide.
10:30 - Visit two lagoons and enjoy more birdwatching.
12:00 - Drive to Puerto Varas, taking in the beautiful countryside and watching birds along the way.
13:30 - Stop for an optional lunch and walk around the town.
15:00 - Head back to Puerto Montt.