After being picked up at your hotel in Puerto Varas, you will be taken to Chiloe Island. You will take a 30 minute ferry crossing during which you will be able to observe sea lions and dolphinsDalcahue is the most important place in terms of craftsmanship and industrial and nautical development, and also for its huilliche influence. It has an active market located less than 20 kilometers from Castro and a beautiful architecture that stands out, its church, declared a World Heritage Site and built in part by Jesuit missionaries in the 18th century.Visit the largest city on the Island of Chiloé. Meet the famous stilt houses, craft markets and the San Francisco church that was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Stroll through the town and stop at the crafts market featuring wood and woolen products from the regionAfter visiting Chiloe`s capital, Castro, you will return to Puerto Varas driving along the eastern coastal road passing by several small fishing villages.
Chile · Culture
Premium Full Day Tour to Chiloe, visiting Castro and Dalcahue
The journey
- 01 Full-day excursion from Puerto Varas to Chiloé Island
- 02 30-minute ferry crossing with chances to spot sea lions and dolphins
- 03 Visit the fishing village of Dalcahue and its local market
- 04 See Castro’s famous palafitos along the shore
- 05 Visit the San Francisco church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 06 Browse craft markets with regional wood and wool products
- 07 Scenic return drive past small fishing villages on the eastern coast
Discover the culture, architecture, and coastal scenery of Chiloé on this full-day journey from Puerto Varas. Travel to the island by ferry, enjoying the chance to spot sea lions and possibly dolphins along the way, before continuing to the fishing village of Dalcahue, known for its craftsmanship, market, and strong Huilliche influence.
Continue to Castro, the island’s largest city, to see its famous palafitos, browse regional craft markets, and visit the San Francisco church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After time to explore, return to Puerto Varas along the eastern coastal road, passing small fishing villages that showcase the character of Chiloé.
Meet the famous stilt houses, craft markets and the San Francisco church that was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
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What's Included
- Professional Guide
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
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Gratuities
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- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Pick-up at centrally located hotels in Puerto Varas. We will inform exact pick-up time to passenger via message.
- NOTE: We need a minimum of 2 people to operate this tour.
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