Embark on a full-day tour of Chiloe, exploring the charming fishing villages of Dalcahue and Castro. Discover traditional life in Chiloe, visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and immerse yourself in the local culture.
- Chiloe - After being picked up at your hotel in Puerto Varas, you will be taken to Chiloe Island. You will take a 30 minute ferry crossing during which you will be able to observe sea lions and dolphins
- Feria Artesanal Dalcahue - Dalcahue is the most important place in terms of craftsmanship and industrial and nautical development, and also for its huilliche influence. It has an active market located less than 20 kilometers from Castro and a beautiful architecture that stands out, its church, declared a World Heritage Site and built in part by Jesuit missionaries in the 18th century.
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Manuel Ballestero Muñoz 839 - Visit the largest city on the Island of Chiloé. Meet the famous stilt houses, craft markets and the San Francisco church that was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
Stroll through the town and stop at the crafts market featuring wood and woolen products from the region - Puerto Varas - After visiting Chiloe`s capital, Castro, you will return to Puerto Varas driving along the eastern coastal road passing by several small fishing villages.
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- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Guide
- Gratuities
In the morning, we’ll fetch you from your hotel in Puerto Varas for our trip to the island of Chiloé, involving a pleasant 30-minute ferry ride where you’ll get the chance to spot sea lions and possibly, dolphins.
Upon reaching the island, our journey leads us south to the seafaring village of Dalcahue. Here, we’ll take our time to immerse ourselves in the beauty and culture of this charming small fishing hub. You’ll gain extensive insight into the traditional lifestyle in Chiloe now and in the past years.
Our exploration carries on to Castro, Chiloe’s capital, where we get to see traditional palafitos (shore-hugging stilt houses) and explore the grand wooden church (acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage Site). We’ll wander around town and pause at the handicrafts market, adorned with wood and woolen items from the locality.
As the afternoon moves towards evening, we’ll make our way back to Puerto Varas via the eastern coastal route, catching sight of several small fishing villages on the way.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.