Popular Tours in Southern Chile and Patagonia includes visits to Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt, Ancud with Museum Visit, Punta Arenas, Bulnes Fort, Penguin Sanctuary and Otway Sound, Sailing to the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers, Torres del Paine and Milodon Cave,
Tierra del Fuego and a side trip to Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina. These tours from Viator are aslo priced in GBP, EUR and AUD.
Visit the two most popular cities of this region in one exciting tour! First, explore the city of Puerto Varas, on the banks of the Llanquihue Lake. "The City of Roses" will captivate you with it's beautiful gardens and amazing views! Travel on towards Puerto Montt - the capital of the region. Visit the village of Angelmó, famous for its craft markets and amazing food!
Visit the beautiful island of Chiloe - the second largest island in South America. Here, you will visit the Chile Tour Museum, which features the history of both Chile and Chiloe, and highlights the myths and legends this island is renowned for. You'll also visit the San Antonio Fort, before a visit to Huaihuen Hill for amazing views!
Punta Arenas, the southernmost city in Chile, was once a thriving port, used predominantly for the exportation of wool. Today, this seaside city remains a beautiful reminder of its past wealth - you'll see the grand homes surrounding the Plaza Munoz Gamero, the Silesian Museum which details the history of the indigenous people of the region and more!
If you're a history buff, then this is the tour for you! Explore the recreated Fort Bulnes, originally built in 1843 by the crew of the Chilean vessel Ancud. Next, you'll move on to Puerto del Hambre, the site of the town of King don Felipe, later renamed after the remains of the former colony were discovered by Thomas Cavendish. A day not to be missed!
Set sail for a day of wonderful glaciers, abundant wildlife and awesome views! Journey by boat along the Last Hope Sound towards Monte Balmaceda for views of the glacier, then it's on to the Serrano Glacier. Disembark for a short walk up the mountain for stunning views! This is what Patagonia is all about!
Puerto Montt is one of the most important cities in Chile, due to its central location. Settled by German colonists in the 1853, this style of architecture remains to this day. You will see all the sights of this seaside town before heading to the villages of Angelmo, Chinquihue and Pelluco. Don't forget to try some of the local seafood - it's fantastic!
Everyone loves penguins, and what better place to see them than in their natural habitat? Journey north to the beautiful Otway Sound, where you will encounter the wild colonies of Magellan Penguins. These amazing creatures nest here every year, between November and March. This will undoubtedly be the one of the highlights of your trip!This tour is seasonal and operates 15 September to 15 April only
The Torres del Paine National Park is renowned as one of the most beautiful and remote places on the planet. Over 160,000 hectares of unspoilt wilderness comprising of glaciers, icefields and lush green forests. Wildlife is abundant here, and includes huemels, condors and guanacos
Heading across the Magellan Strait by boat, you'll arrive at the Tierra del Fuego capital of Porvenir. Here, you will get a taste of early Chilean life at the Fernando Cordero Rusque Museum, with some amazing displays of Fuegian mummies. Continue on to other interesting locations before boarding a plane to take you back to Punta Arenas.
Leave Chile behind you for the day to view the amazing Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina. Travel to El Calafate, the National capital of glaciers, where you will see this natural wonder. After your visit, return to Calafate for refreshments and a touch of shopping before heading back to Puerto Natales.
