10 Cultural Tours in Isla Chiloe That You Shouldn't Miss

March 4, 2022 Emerita Lamoureux

Although it's only a 30-minute ferry crossing away from mainland Chile across the Chacao Channel, verdant Isla Chiloe – the largest in the Chiloe archipelago – is another world. Sixteen wooden churches clustered around Castro on the island's east coast have UNESCO World Heritage status, and traditional palafitos (houses on stilts) dot its shores. To the west, Chiloe National Park shelters foxes, sea lions and otters and provides unspoiled terrain for horseback riding, sea kayaking and fishing.
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1. Lemuy Island Tour from Castro

Turismo Pangue
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The tour takes passengers from their hotel to Lemuy Island and back, including visits to Chonchi, its church and museum. There are 16 churches in Chiloe which are world heritage. Lemuy Island is the third biggest island in the Chiloe Archipelago. The tour includes visiting the towns of Ichuac, Puqueldon, Aldachildo and Detif. Lunch is served in Yayanes Park, near Puqueldon, where they will enjoy delicious typical homemade dishes. Passengers will have the chance to do bird watching, see the beautiful landscape and enjoy the view of mountains, islands, hills and native forests.

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide Spanish / English, Live commentary on board, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Tips to waiters, Donations to churches, Gratuities

Reviewed By fishyguy

Friendly, knowledgeable, punctual and good value. What more could you ask for? Christian listened to what are interests were so brought along Magdalena for her better English and knowledge of Chiloe birds and nature. In addition, Christian offered to drive us to the bus station early morning of our last day as a favour which was kind and helpful. We did 3 outings and enjoyed them all,

2. Coastal Villages Tour of Chiloé from Castro

Plaza de Armas de Castro, Castro, Los Lagos, Chile Turismo Pangue
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Tour visiting towns on the north coast of Castro. We will pass through Dalcahue visiting its church and craft fair. Then we will continue our route visiting the small town of San Juan where we will appreciate the construction of wooden boats. Continuing our route we will visit the Tocoihue waterfalls, which is the highest in the archipelago. We will continue the route visiting the town of Tenaun, where we will have lunch in a local agrotourism to finally visit the Church of Colo and Aucar Island in Quemchi.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Round-trip shared transfer, Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By fishyguy

Friendly, knowledgeable, punctual and good value. What more could you ask for? Christian listened to what are interests were so brought along Magdalena for her better English and knowledge of Chiloe birds and nature. In addition, Christian offered to drive us to the bus station early morning of our last day as a favour which was kind and helpful. We did 3 outings and enjoyed them all,

3. Puerto Varas; Full day, Chiloe island: Ancud, Caulin and Lacuy

Ruta Chile - Whole Saler Tour Operator
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You will be picked up at your centrally located hotel Will also enjoy a tour the historic landmarks and markets of Ancud and visit some UNESCO-listed churches.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only)

Exclusions: Tickets, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By L8738FOsofiac

We took this tour last year. The guide doesn’t speak English at all, and keep repeating the same information over and over. They also don’t let you move and ask you to be next to them all the time. Amazing place but awful guide

4. Puerto Montt: Full day at Chiloé Island, Castro and Dalcahue

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Enjoy a full day tour visiting the most important cities in the mithycal and wonderfull Chiloe island.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guide during the whole tour, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Tickets, Food and Drink, Optional Gratuities for driver and guide

Reviewed By L8738FOsofiac

We took this tour last year. The guide doesn’t speak English at all, and keep repeating the same information over and over. They also don’t let you move and ask you to be next to them all the time. Amazing place but awful guide

5. Puerto Varas: Full-Day Tour Chiloe Island: Ancud - Castro and Dalcahue

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Enjoy a full day tour visiting the most important cities in the mithycal and wonderfull Chiloe island.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guide during the whole tour, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Tickets, Food and Drink, Optional Gratuities for driver and guide

Reviewed By L8738FOsofiac

We took this tour last year. The guide doesn’t speak English at all, and keep repeating the same information over and over. They also don’t let you move and ask you to be next to them all the time. Amazing place but awful guide

6. Full day Chiloe National Park "On the Darwin route"

Receptivo Aborigen Tours Chile

This route combines what amazed Charles Darwin in Chiloé, both the Chiloe National Park and the town of Chonchi with its world heritage church.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Entrance to the Chiloe National Park

Exclusions: Meals not mentioned

7. Highlights of Chiloe Island Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap

Plaza de Armas de Castro, Castro, Los Lagos, Chile VoiceMap Chiloe Island

Explore Chiloé with a historian who has spent time around the wood-burning stove on long winter nights gathering stories. As you make your way along the coast, you'll hear how fiction is just as believable as fact. As with a beautiful denizen of the sea who blesses fishermen with a catch or a zombie ship out at sea leading people to the golden gates of an eternal city, you'll definitely want to dig deeper into the lore. Once you've downloaded the tour, you can head to the first point of the tour. Don't worry if there is WiFi or not, because the audio tour works regardless with your phone's GPS signal. Just put your phone in your pocket, forget about it, and let the audio guide you. The tour gives you directions and plays at exactly the right time and place. Take a stroll around the main part of town. The walk takes about half an hour, but you can stop at any point along the way. Discover the beautiful San Francisco church and taste local delicacies at the market at the end of the tour.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to Chiloé Island: The Palafitos of Castro tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

8. Myths and Legends of Chiloé

Kayak Del Lago

Every corner of Chiloe island is unique. We invite you to visit with us the most important cities and try to discover a little more about their myths and legends! NOTE: Minimum of 2 people to operate this tour.

Inclusions: Small group tour (max 5 adults), Vehicle with AC, sunroof and 4x4 (if applicable), Bilingual english-spanish guide, Professional Guide

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By adnunezrodrigo

Even Frutillar was in Fase 3, Isabel organized safe tours for my husband and me. The best part of this tour is the trekking to Las Cascadas, I think is amazing; also I loved all the stops in tiny towns around the lake (as Puerto Octay) whose people was so kind and we could buy local products.

9. Tocoihue Waterfall in Chiloe

Tangol Chiloé

Through this tour we can know the Tocoihue waterfalls, with more than 40 meters high, also making an incredible tour of the coastal towns of the northeast of the island of Chiloé. We will be able to know the villages of Dalcahue, San Juan, Tenaun, Popetan and finally Aucar Island, learning more about its history, customs, fauna and of course the native flora that inhabits this special place. Book your place now!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only), Professional Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tocoihue cascades Entrance, Francisco Coloane Museum Entrance

Exclusions: Lunch and Drinks, Donations to Churches, Gratuities

10. Lemuy Island Full Day in Chiloe

Tangol Chiloé

Through this interesting tour we can learn more about Lemuy Island, its nature, and the captivating churches that inhabit it. We can visit the Church of San Carlos de Borromeo, in style neoclassic. We will also visit the Church of Our Lady of Grace, which is built with larch and cypress. We will also spend time in the native forest of Chiloé, walking through the Yayanes Park. It will be a tour full of history and culture that you won't want to miss!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only), Chonchi Museum Entrance, Yayanes Park Entrance, Professional Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch and Drinks, Donations to Churches, Gratuities

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