Chile · National Parks

Premium Full day Tour to Osorno Volcano and Petrohue in Puerto Varas

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Puerto Varas. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Petrohué Waterfalls in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
  • 02 Explore the slopes of the glacier-covered Osorno Volcano
  • 03 Walk a short trail through native forest
  • 04 Admire views over Lake Llanquihue and Lake Todos los Santos
  • 05 Travel past traditional wooden churches, farm houses, and Ensenada
  • 06 Enjoy lunch and round-trip hotel pickup in Puerto Varas

Discover some of southern Chile’s most striking natural scenery on this full-day journey from Puerto Varas to Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Travel past traditional wooden churches, Chilean farm houses, and the town of Ensenada before heading into native forest landscapes on the way to the slopes of Osorno Volcano.

Along the route, visit the Petrohué Waterfalls, walk a short trail through native forest, and take in views shaped by lava flows, emerald waters, and glacier-covered peaks. The experience also includes time to admire Lake Llanquihue and Lake Todos los Santos, making this a scenic day out for travelers who want to explore volcanoes, waterfalls, and classic lake-district landscapes in one tour.

Along the route, visit the Petrohué Waterfalls, walk a short trail through native forest, and take in views shaped by lava flows, emerald waters, and glacier-covered peaks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Osorno, Puerto Varas, Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

1st Stop - Puerto Varas

Pick-up at your hotel in Puerto Varas to explore the Osorno volcano. 

2nd Stop - Saltos del Petrohue

Our first stop within this park will be the waterfalls of Petrohué. We will hike a short trail through native forests.

The Petrohué waterfalls are located 50 kilometers from Puerto Varas, within the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. It is characterized by its waterfalls surrounded by the Valdivian forest.

The waterfall is on a lava base that came from the Osorno volcano. This flow of water increases considerably in winter due to rain and maintains its emerald color throughout the year due to Lake Todos los Santos.

3erd Stop - Volcan Osorno

Osorno volcano is a glacier-covered stratovolcano in southern Chile, rising above Todos los Santos and Llanquihué lakes. 

It is one of the most active volcanoes of Chile.

4rd Stop - Lago Llanquihue

Be amazed by the beauty and calm of Llanquihue Lake, an ideal destination to stretch your legs on lengthy walks, breathe fresh air and rest by its calm waters.

5th Stop - Lago Todos Los Santos

The Emerald Lake, as it is also known to this place, has glacial origin and is located in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. It has an exuberant vegetation composed of ulmos, olivillos and coigües, and marine species such as salmon and trout ideal for the practice of recreational fishing

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Puerto Varas. 3 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Professional Guide
  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • 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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Puerto Varas.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Puerto Varas.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Puerto Varas..

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.