What to do and see in Frutillar, Los Lagos Region: The Best Tours

October 2, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Frutillar is a city and commune located in southern Chile in the Los Lagos Region. The bay of Frutillar is placed on the banks of Lake Llanquihue, the largest lake entirely within Chile. Frutillar is known as the "City of Music".
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1. Puerto Montt Shore Excursion: City Tour and Frutillar Tour with German Colonial Museum

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While in port in Puerto Montt, get a taste of Chile’s history on this half-day shore excursion. Stop by the quaint village of Llanquihue on Lake Llanquihue, one of Chile’s largest lakes, and visit the German Colonial Museum in Frutillar to learn about German colonial settlement in this area. You’ll also enjoy free time to admire the city’s pretty architecture and gardens at your leisure.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private transport by comfortable minivan, Port pickup and drop-off, Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By jzouck

Met on time at port with professional guide Ronald, and had pretty extensive half day tour of neighborhoods in and around Puertos Montt and Veras. Just my wife and I toured. Guide stopped at cafe overlooking lake Llanquihue and volcanos. Had nice Strudel and coffee and treated guide also. Visited both upscale and lower neighborhoods around both towns. We both thought this tour was very worthwhile and did it as a shore excursion from our cruise ship so we appreciated the return guarantee from trip advisor although we were back in plenty of time.

2. 4-Day Private Tour of Chile's Lakes Region & Chiloe Island: Land of Volcanoes

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Visit one of Chile’s most picturesque regions known for its myriad glacial lakes that dot a countryside characterized by looming, snowcapped volcanoes, otherworldly national parks and serene lakeside villages, and mythical Chiloé Island, a land of myths and legends, unique folklore and culinary traditions.

Inclusions: Private Transport, Airport Transfers, Entrance to Petrohue Falls, Boat Ride on Todos Los Santos Lake, Boat Ride to Puñihuil Penguin Colony (November – March), Digital Photographs, Multilingual Guide

Exclusions: Optional Gratuity for Guide, Meals, Airfare, Hotel Accomodations

Reviewed By Dreamer64284

Sean was awesomely the best of the bestest - very highly recommended!!! We toured Valparaiso and Vina del Mar with him, and he dropped us off at Santiago for our cruise embarkation the following day. That was our first trip to South America - our pre-cruise tour, as we cruised Chile, Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Argentina, Uruguay - still so many places to explore in this area. We will definitely come back, and use Sean's company again...

3. Self Drive Experience at Chilean Lake District - 5 Days

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This is a unique way to travel through this amazing region of Chilean Lake District. This region has lower temperatures and recurring rainfall throughout the year. REQUIREMENTS: Meet the minimum age 25 years old A valid driver’s license and passport for each driver. (An international permit is not necessary to drive in Chile) A major credit card in the name of the renter (MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club or American Express)

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 Nights Accommodation ay Hotel Puelche with buffet breakfast, 1 Night Accommodation at Hosteria Castro , Free Parking at the hotels , 5 days car rental, category C (Hyundai Accent mechanic or similar), Unlimited Kilometers, local taxes, Pick-Up and Drop-Off at Puerto Montt Airport around 12:00 PM, CWD, PAI and SACA insurances, GPS tracking , Tailor-Made Itinerary featuring a day-by-day breakdown

Exclusions: Gasoline , Extra days rental , Extras at the hotel, Meals , Personal Insurance

Reviewed By bigfin2016

Did this trip in February. To sum it up it consists of 11 hours in a minivan to visit three churches in Chiloe, none of them is interesting unless you are an academic interested in the technical details of wooden church building in the mid 19th century. However good the guides are (and our guide was excellent) this piece of Chile is not worth visiting. The drive to Castro in Chiloe island comprises a 70km motorway run to a ferry and then more than two hours driving along a scruffy, semi industrialised road with no redeeming features to Castro. On arrival the only logical question is "why bother". There are so many beautiful places in Chile I would suggest that people give this excursion a swerve and prevent the total waste of a day of their lives.

4. Puerto varas, Frutillar program 4 days 3 nights

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This attraction is one of the most interesting in Chile and very beautiful because you can explore the nature of southern Chile, a region with volcanoes, snow, the colors of the rivers and beautiful waterfalls, beautiful national parks and islands. makes a paradise of corners with people who live very warm. can do horseback riding, canopy rafting, skydiving, trekking, you can swim in the hot springs, and also the typical food of the region all this and much more makes an unforgettable adventure. the great town of puerto varas and frutillar do not forget to visit the national park of vicente perez rosales . no doubt about the nice landscape you will see right here.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel 4days , 3 night , Ticket , Professional guide , tour Volcan Petrohue y Osorno , Tour Circuito lago Llanquihue mas cascadas

Exclusions: Restroom on board, lunch, air ticket

Reviewed By adcdiving

The Rapa Nui National Park is not cheap as we pay 54,000 Chilean Peso (80US $) per person. You have no choice, because you come to Easter Island to admire the impressive Moai statues. Easter Island is special and I am glad I saw it

5. Day Tour Frutillar, Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt

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Located in front of Llanquihue Lake and volcanoes, this charming town is representing the beauty resume of arquitecture and german heritage in the region. Tea houses, tradicional kuchen and sweets are envolving visitors to stay a long time. Puerto Varas is considered the tourist capital of southern Chile. The peaceful life of streets, visitors and locals enjoy the beautiful view and its surroundings. Influenced by the German colonization and the perfect fusion with Spaniards and Chileans, they transform it into one of the most attractive cities of our region.

Inclusions: Museum entrance fee, Bottled water

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Reviewed By FarAway809009

Spent a very enjoyable day exploring the sights with Miguel. The bus was very clean and comfortable and also had free wi-fi. Our driver was excellent, we felt very safe, even on the winding roads up to the volcano. Miguel was very knowledgeable and personable. He even had a bottle of water and a traditional Chilean pastry for everyone! He gave us great restaurant recommendations in Puerto Vargas. This tour was half the price of the same tour offered by our cruise line. Fantastic value! Highly recommend!

6. Private Cruise Shore Excursion from Puerto Montt: Land of Volcanoes

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Treat your family and friends to a private tour to one of the most beautiful regions of Chile. Visit the emerald-water Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano, and the German-influenced lakefront villages of Puerto Varas and Frutillar. A “must do” shore excursion! We do more than the cruise ship shore excursions and at your own pace!

Inclusions: Private Transportation from Cruise Terminal in Puerto Montt, Multilingual Guide, Entrance to Petrohue Falls, Bottled Water, Digital Photographs

Exclusions: Optional Gratuity for Guide, Lunch

Reviewed By Dreamer64284

Sean was awesomely the best of the bestest - very highly recommended!!! We toured Valparaiso and Vina del Mar with him, and he dropped us off at Santiago for our cruise embarkation the following day. That was our first trip to South America - our pre-cruise tour, as we cruised Chile, Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Argentina, Uruguay - still so many places to explore in this area. We will definitely come back, and use Sean's company again...

7. Full Day Tour Llanquihue Lake circuit

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Did you think that to go around the Llanquihue lake could take you days? Believe it or not, it can cost you just a few hours! During the day we will visit the Centinela Peninsula, Puerto Octay town, Cascadas town and its spectacular waterfall. Laguna Verde in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, Playa Venado dairy farm and the beautiful Puerto Varas town. Finally we visit Llanquihue town with his new pier and promenade. We will end the day in Frutillar with one of the most famous traditions of the region: enjoying an “Once Alemana”. NOTE: Minimum of 2 people to operate this tour.

Inclusions: Small group tour (max 6 adults), Vehicle with AC, sunroof and 4x4 (if applicable), Bilingual english-spanish guide, Professional Guide, Lunch box: Gourmet Sandwich, Juice, mineral water, Fruit, sweet snack., Once Alemana at the end of the tour in Restaurante Colonos del Lago in Frutillar: Coffee, Tea or hot chocolate, homemade bread, typical sauces, charcuterie, kuchen or cake, homemade biscuits.

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Reviewed By bmick1920

What a perfect tour! It was definitely a highlight. The boat ride on Lake Todos Los Santos was spectacular, as were the Petrohue Rapids....and everything in Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. You see the Osorno Volcano from many different vantage points. Loved every part of this tour.

8. Half Day Tour Canopy Chile and Las Cascadas Waterfall

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Just 1 hour from Puerto Varas, enjoy Canopy Chile, the second longest canopy in South America. 14 platforms that cross hills and forests on the Osorno Volcano feet. 11 cables with 2.000 meters that carry you until 60 km/h and 90 meters of height enjoying the incredible view of Llanquihue Lake. With some adrenalin on us, we continue to the small ville of Las Cascadas to do a 30 minutes walk, through the forest, to the amazing 50 meters height waterfall.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Canopy ticket, SUV Vehicle with leather seats, AC, sunroof and 4x4, Bilingual english-spanish professional guide

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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. Frutillar, Puerto Varas, and Petrohué Waterfalls Excursion from Puerto Montt

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Enjoy the best of southern Chile in this 6-hour excursion. A guide will meet you at your cruise port or hotel and take you on the excursion. This excursion includes entrance fee to go see the Petrohue Waterfalls and for lunch time you will enjoy a snack with two glasses of Chilean wine. This complete tour visits one of the first German towns in southern Chile, known as Frutillar. It also visits Puerto Varas, know as the city of roses and also the breathtaking Petrohue Waterfalls.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hearty baked beef Chilean empanada (vegetarian option must be informed at time of booking), Glass of Chilean wine (red and white), Cruise Port pickup and drop-off, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By Kim G

After tendering in from our ship which unfortunately was late, there was some confusion initially at the gate to the terminal about which list we were on. Eventually someone found our name and we were led to a small mini van that could hold 12 people. There were some other people from our ship that were held up on the tender so we waited for quite some time until all 10 of us had arrived. Our guide was a young woman and this was her first tour. She was extremely nervous and not overly confident. There were some facts that she provided that were inaccurate such as population numbers and such but not a huge deal. The weather was quite overcast so the only time we got to see the Volcano was from across a lake when we stopped at a rest stop. The guide decided it was to overcast to actually go to the volcano so that was of course very disappointing. We proceeded to the Petrohue Falls which is a very nice area but more like rapids rather than traditional falls. The sun came out for a short time while we were there. We then went to a lake area where we had empanadas and wine in the back of the van because it was pouring. From there we drove to Port Varas which was a pretty town with a very German influence. Didn't really receive a lot of information or background about the town. We were given some time to walk around but about half way through it started to rain again so we just waited for the van to come and get us to return to the ship. The rain certainly impacted the success of the day but of course that is no one's fault. But combined with a guide who wasn't very engaging made it even more of a letdown. While we were happy to see the natural beauty of this area there could have been some improvements to the overall tour.

10. Private Shore Excursion Tour to Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Frutillar

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Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Frutillar at the same tour. You start from the dock visiting typical places of Puerto Montt, later the city of Puerto Varas, an icon of tourism in southern Chile located opposite the Llanquihue lake. Then you will visit the City of Frutillar, small town of German origin, beautiful oasis of peace and tranquility, also nestled against Lake Llanquihue, beautiful gardens and impressive is his Teatro del Lago. Its wooden houses, rich cuisine and fine local crafts, a unique experience with the pleasure of warm weather.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, German Museum ticket (optional)

Reviewed By Delray2002

Our guide from top private tours met us at the port in Puerto Montt. Highlight of the day was our visit to a park with fantastic views of the volcano. Vehicle is comfortable. Guide was knowledgeable and a lot of fun to be with. Checked out some llamas and alpacas at a stop along the way. Puerto Varas Had a different view of the volcano from across the lake. A few shops with some interesting handicrafts.

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