Petrohue Falls & the Chilean Lake District

Private tour in Puerto Montt

Tour Price : 2 pax 187Usd each //4 to 6 pax 107 usd each// Duration : about 7 hours Languages: Spanish, English, Hebrew, Portuguese

Puerto Montt is a very beautiful place and the heart of the Lake District of Chile. Most people who have been there consider Puerto Montt to be the most impressive place in the whole country, known for its remarkably beautiful lakes and numerous active volcanoes. This tour is especially popular among the nature lovers, as far as it includes visiting of various breath-taking natural wonders.

You will have a unique opportunity to explore the wild and pure beauty of the Lake District in Chile. During the tour we will definitely visit the city of Puerto Varas. Any private guide in Santiago would strongly recommend you to visit this outstanding city. In certain regards Puerto Varas is unique. Most people are acquainted with its numerous German traditions. The food and natural environment of the city are also worth noting.  It is interesting to know that the city is also called “La ciudad de las rosas”, which means “the city of roses”. It was founded in the end of the 19th century by Vicente Perez Rosales. There are several most popular attractions of Puerto Varas and the Llanquihue Lake is among them. It is considered to be the second largest natural lake in Chile. The lake has a very extraordinary form, which resembles a fan. It is believed that such interesting form was created by means of successive piedmont glaciers. Lake Llanquihue attracts lots of tourists due to its incredible and impressive views of Volcan Osorno.

This volcano is universally known, and it is even considered to be the symbol of Chile. Some people say that there is certain resemblance between the Osorno Volcano and Mount Fuji. As the matter of fact Osorno happens to be one of the most active volcanos in Chili. All in all there were 11 eruptions recorded between the 16th and the end of the 19th centuries. After a thorough exploration of the volcano we will proceed to the village of Ensenada. We will drive along the coast until we reach the national park called after Vicente Perez Rosales.

Any Chile private guide would strongly recommend you to visit this remarkable place. You will have an opportunity to stroll along the Petrohue River and enjoy the breath-taking view of the falls. Afterwards we will explore the Laguna Verde, located in an age-old forest. We will also make a stop at a handicraft market, where you could buy presents and souvenirs for your nearest and dearest. 

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