Private Tour: Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Vicente Peres Rosales National Park

Sightseeing  :  Chile  :  South Chile  :  Puerto Montt  :  Private Sightseeing Tours

Enjoy a day out in Perez Rosales National Park, when you're visiting Puerto Montt. Visit the oldest national park of Chile, its waterfalls on the Rio Petrohue, the turquoise waters of Lake All Saints, the majesty of Lake Llanquihue and Osorno Volcano, its ancient nature, its scenic beauty, its gastronomy and its people. A unique private experience not to be missed.We start the tour from the city of Puerto Montt, a port and industrial city that was founded by Spanish settlers over 150 years ago. This city is the north gate of Patagonia, because from here numerous excursions to southern Chile and Patagonia travel begin. Here, you'll visit the Plaza de Armas, cathedral and viewpoint of the city, from where the view to the whole breast of Reloncaví open. Also, visit the market Angelmó, famous for its handicrafts in the area and fresh seafood.

Then, head over to Puerto Varas, a city founded by German settlers and located on the shores of Lake Llanquihue. Driving around th lake, you'll reach the foot of the Osorno volcano in the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, where you can explore the lake Todos los Santos and Petrohue Falls River. These jumps were formed by the eruption of the volcano, where the lava river locked.

Head up the Osorno volcano and climb to 1,200 meters (3,940 feet), to see a landscape of immeasurable scenic beauty. After taking a few panoramic shots, head back to Puerto Montt and stop off for lunch at Laguna Verde on the banks of Lake Llanquihue (optional, not included in tour price).