Chile Puerto Varas Tailor Made Holidays 2026/2027

The ideal base from which to discover the alpine scenery, German heritage and fishing communities of the region.

Chile's Lake District, in the Southern Central region, has been a magnet for European settlers since the 19th century, giving many of its towns an alpine feel with their wooden architecture and Germanic named local beers. The fertile countryside is punctuated by snow-capped volcanoes and brilliant emerald lakes, ideal for walking, hiking, horse riding and boat trips. The combination of the cool mountain air and the warm summer sunshine makes for a particularly refreshing and relaxing ambiance.

A walk around the town will provide the visitor with a variety locally of produced specialties like hand carved wooden furniture or smoked salmon or trout.

Want to see more of the Lake District? Visit the Argentine side

Top Attractions in Puerto Varas & Lake District

Osorno Volcano rises behind the Petrohue Falls in Chile's Lake District, a highlight of northern Patagonia's natural scenery.

5 ways to explore the Chilean Lake District

Discover the best things to do in the Chilean Lake District, a region of temperate forests, Germanic heritage and towering volcanoes.

Accommodation

Hotel Cumbres Puerto Varas

A charming hotel with spectacular views of Lake Llanquihue and the volcanoes that surround the city.

Hotel Puelche

A charming and comfortable boutique hotel, a perfect base for exploring this incredibly scenic region of Chile.

Solace Hotel

A well-located and comfortable base to explore Puerto Varas and the Lake District.

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Excursions

Petrohue Waterfalls cascade over volcanic rock with Osorno Volcano towering behind in Chile's Lake District, Northern Patagonia.

Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Waterfalls

Marvel at two of the Lake District's natural wonders, enjoying breathtaking vistas and possible wildlife sightings.

Chiloe Island

Famed for its colourful stilt houses, wooden churches and unique fishing culture, Chiloé makes for a rewarding day trip.

Colorful lupines bloom across a lush valley along the Carretera Austral in Chilean Patagonia.

Lake Llanquihue & Frutillar

Combine splendid lake views with Germanic heritage on this trip to Lake Llanquihue and Frutillar.

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Colorful houses line the harbor of Castro on Chiloe Island, Chile, showcasing the island's iconic coastal charm and fishing culture.

View of the steaming crater of Villarrica Volcano near Pucon, Chile, surrounded by snow and dramatic skies.

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Puerto Varas & Lake District Holidays & Tailor-made Tours

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