Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Puerto Varas
You'll land at El Tepual Airport in Puerto Montt, where your driver meets you for the transfer to Puerto Varas. This lakeside town has a distinct German heritage that you'll notice right away in the architecture and local culture. The drive gives you a nice introduction to the region's landscape.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional El Tepual (PMC), Cruce R-V60 (El Tepual - Los Muermos), Puerto Montt, Los Lagos 5480000, Chile (Pick up at Puerto Montt Airport )
Landmarks El Tepual Airport 
- Day 2
Frutillar
Start the morning heading along Lake Llanquihue toward Frutillar, and you'll get clear views of volcanoes Osorno, Calbuco, Puntiagudo, and Tronador as you go. In Frutillar, walk through the restored colonial houses with their German architecture, then spend time at the open-air German museum. By afternoon you're back in Puerto Varas with free time to wander around town on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of restored colonial houses in Frutillar
- Visit to open-air German museum
Landmarks Lake Llanquihue Osorno Volcano Calbuco Volcano Frutillar 
- Day 3
Puerto Varas to San Carlos de Bariloche
This is a full-day journey crossing the Andes through three connected lakes, switching between sailing and overland travel four times total. You'll leave from Puerto Varas and end up in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina, passing through Patagonia's colorful mountains and lake scenery the whole way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lake crossing with audio-guide system
Optional Activities
- Two-day or multi-day extension with accommodation at Puella and/or Puerto Blest
Landmarks Lake Crossing Route 
- Day 4
Circuito Chico
After breakfast, head out for the half-day Circuito Chico tour, stopping at Bahia Lopez and Panoramic Point to take in the landscape. The chairlift at Cerro Campanario around km 17 gives you some of the best views in the region. Browse local crafts and products like handmade fabrics, wood items, ceramics, candles, and cosmetics before returning to town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Circuito Chico half-day tour with stops at Bahia Lopez and Panoramic Point
Optional Activities
- Cerro Campanario chairlift
Landmarks Bahia Lopez Panoramic Point Cerro Campanario 
- Day 5
Bariloche
You have the full day free to explore Bariloche at your own pace. The town's known as 'little Switzerland' because of its Swiss, German, and Italian heritage, and you'll see that in the architecture and culture. Spend time walking through beautiful forests and lakes with snowy peaks around you, try the local cuisine, craft beers, and the famous chocolates.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks San Carlos de Bariloche - Day 6
Departure from Bariloche
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport for your departure flight. Your tour ends here.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Bariloche - Teniente Luis Candelaria (BRC), Ruta Nacional 237 s/n, Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina (Drop off San Carlos de Bariloche Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast
