From Puerto Varas: Chiloe Island Full-day Tour From Puerto Montt

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ID: GYG434655-O-785893
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Country: Cuba

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Drive along the highway and take a ferry to Chiloe Island. Admire the famous waterside houses on stilts. Visit the towns of Chacao, Castro, and Dalcahue on the island.
Spend a full day touring around the Island of Chiloe. Reach the island by ferry to explore the towns of Chacao, Castro, and Dalcahue. Marvel at the houses on stilts in the water. See churches and experience craft markets. Relax with an easy and convenient return hotel transfer.
Begin your tour as you are picked up at your Puerto Varas hotel. Drive south along Panamericana Route 5 for about 80 miles (129 km) to arrive at the town of Pargua. Cross the Chacao channel by ferry to go to Isla Grande de Chiloe. Visit the town of Chacao, founded in 1567.
Admire the town square and the picturesque buildings. See the church and travel to the city of Ancud. Take in the Plaza de Armas, crafts market, the museum and Fort of San Antonio, and other historic sites. Continue to Castro, the capital of Chiloe Island.
Appreciate the handicrafts market and head to Mirador del Barrio Gamboa, known for its famous Palafitos, which are houses sitting on stilts in the water. Finish your trip with a visit to the port city of Dalcahue, known for its Sunday craft fair where locals from the islands bring their handicrafts.

Highlights

  • Impress yourself with the amazing sight of stilt houses standing above the water
  • Take in the beautiful scenery in the port city of Dalcahue
  • Go on an exciting ferry ride across the Chacao channel
  • Learn about the customs and traditions of Chiloe Island
  • Relax in comfort with a convenient return hotel transfer

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.