Chilean Lake District Holidays

Brimming with glistening lakes, sparkling rivers, lush forests and dramatic volcanoes, the scenery of the Chilean Lake District is simply picture-perfect. This region is popular for its wide range of outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking and bird-watching.

In the Southern Lake District lies the picturesque town of Puerto Varas on the edge of Lake Llanquihue. The most visited area in the Chilean Lake District, Puerto Varas is a bustling town with magnificent views of the distant volcanoes and is a great place to base yourself while exploring the lake district. Accessible a short ferry ride from the mainland, the fascinating Chiloé Island is known for its wooden churches, unique culture and quaint palafitos (colourful houses built on stilts), as well as it's small fishing villages and excellent bird-watching.

In the Northern Lake District, Pucón - which is seen as the adventure capital of Chile is home to some of the Lake District's finest National Parks boasting towering volcanoes, thundering rivers and beautiful lakes. With a thriving foodie scene and several beautiful spas, this area caters to all. The lesser visited Futangue Park and Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve are located in between Puerto Varas and Pucón. Home to turquoise waterfalls, magical forests and incredible biodiversity, these hidden gems are simply stunning.

Trailfinders offers a range of Chilean Lake District holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand experience. Whether you want to explore Chile on a private touring holiday, a fly drive holiday or an adventurous guided group tour or are looking for advice on how to combine Chile with another South American country – they are the perfect people to ask.