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4.2(9 reviews)

Chiloe Island Full-Day Tour from Puerto Varas

FromCLP 95
11 hours – 12 hours
Puerto Varas, Chile

About this activity

Experience the charm of Chiloé Island with a full-day tour from Puerto Varas, including visits to Castro and Dalcahue, ferry navigation, and local cuisine.

Highlights

  • Explore Castro's colorful palafitos
  • Visit Dalcahue's bustling artisan market
  • Enjoy scenic ferry ride across Chiloé Archipelago
  • Discover Chiloé's unique wooden architecture
  • Savor traditional Chilean cuisine

Full description

Discover the enchanting Chiloé Island on this full-day tour from Puerto Varas. Begin with a scenic ferry ride across the Chiloé Archipelago, arriving in Castro to admire its iconic palafitos—colorful wooden houses perched on stilts. Explore the vibrant artisan market in Dalcahue, where you can shop for unique handcrafted goods. Throughout the day, enjoy the company of a knowledgeable guide who will share insights into Chiloé's rich cultural heritage and history. Indulge in traditional Chilean cuisine during lunch, and take in the island's stunning landscapes and distinctive wooden architecture. This tour offers a comprehensive and immersive experience of Chiloé's unique charm and beauty.

Included / Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Ferry navigation to Castro and Dalcahue
  • Professional guide services
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees to local attractions
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

1

Pass by: We will begin the pick up in Puerto Varas, around 08.00 am.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

We will continue pick up in Puerto Montt until 8:45 AM, later continue the traveling along the famous Pan American Route to the town of Pargua, where we will embark on a ferry that will take us to Chacao.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

From this place we will board a ferry to navigate through the Chacao Channel, which separates the mainland from the Isla Grande de Chiloé. During the navigation (45 minutes) we will be able to observe sea lions, pelicans and marine birds typical of this region.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
4

We will dock at Chacao town, is one of the oldest on the island, founded in 1567. It has a Plaza de Armas where we can appreciate typical larch wood constructions and also see the church of San Antonio de Chacao.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Arrival in Quemchi, where we can visit its beautiful Costanera, which the writer Francisco Coloane baptized as the commune of 1000 landscapes. Later we will go to a wonderful place; Aucar, the Island of Navigating Souls that we can enter through a 430-meter wooden bridge.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

Later we will head towards Dalcahue (a city located in front of the Isla de Quinchao) and that on its waterfront has a gastronomic and handicraft market with a spectacular view. We will visit the Fair and walk to the Nuestra Señora De Los Dolores Church, a typical Chilote construction that is part of the World Heritage Site.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

Later we will continue our trip to the city of Castro, capital of the Isla Grande de Chiloé; making a stop to take pictures in the Palafitos (houses where the pillars are arranged on the water), we will visit the San Francisco Church in front of the city Square and its Craft Market.

Duration: 3 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8

In the afternoon, after this incredible visit, we will return to Puerto Varas at approximately 6 PM.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour is conducted in English; Spanish-speaking guides may be available upon request.
  • Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
  • The tour operates rain or shine; cancellations due to weather are rare.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a light jacket or sweater, as weather can be unpredictable.
  • Don't forget your camera to capture the picturesque landscapes.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Good to know

  • Churches closed on monday
  • This service is not valid for cruise passengers. These excursions or transfer have a special operation and rate.

Traveler reviews

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Good guide good food

Our guide, Nelly, did a very professional and pleasant job. Excellent treatment and willingness to inform well and make an important one feel good in the group. Delicious and hearty food

I2959AYrodrigocMar 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great day on the island

Great day but a very long one. You get an excellent overview of the island and our guide was fantastic.

Mark_SFeb 23, 2026VIATOR

Just nice.

A very good overview of land and people, Chiloe and nature. A cautious bus driver and an enthusiastic guide whose English was sometimes difficult to understand.

525sabinejOct 21, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Tour and guide Mauritius excellent, Viator pessimo

It is a very beautiful tour, with beautiful landscapes the guide Mauricio was excellent. I loved to know the UNESCO heritage wooden churches. Only I do not give maximum score because I felt deceived by Viator. They told me the value of 2 people to ensure the tour and when I did the tour there were more people.... When I reported I was given an indication for me to contact the operator! After that I was refunded in only 1/3 and not in 1/2 of what I had paid

Ricardo_SSep 21, 2025VIATOR

Island has its charms....

Island has its charms. But there is a long time of displacement, exploring little attractions (surface)

Carlos_SAug 3, 2025VIATOR

Additional information

Churches closed on monday This service is not valid for cruise passengers. These excursions or transfer have a special operation and rate.
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