Full Lake District – 15 Days

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Puerto Montt

• Activities:
  • Arrive in Puerto Montt.
  • Explore the city center, Angelmó fish market, and waterfront.
  • Dinner at a local seafood restaurant.

Day 2: Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas

• Distance: 20 km
• Activities:
  • Drive to Puerto Varas.
  • Explore the town, known for its German architecture and stunning views of Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes.
  • Walk along Lake Llanquihue.
  • Visit the Philippi Park and enjoy the panoramic view.
  • Overnight stay in Puerto Varas.

Day 3: Puerto Varas to Frutillar

• Distance: 25 km
• Activities:
  • Drive to Frutillar.
  • Explore the German Colonial Museum and Teatro del Lago.
  • Enjoy the black sand beaches of Lake Llanquihue.
  • Have coffee and kuchen (German cake) at a local café.
  • Return to Puerto Varas for the night.

Day 4: Puerto Varas to Ensenada and Petrohué

• Distance: 60 km
• Activities:
  • Drive to Ensenada.
  • Visit Petrohué Falls in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park.
  • Explore Todos los Santos Lake, take a boat tour if available.
  • Optional: Hike around the area.
  • Return to Puerto Varas for the night.

Day 5: Puerto Varas to Chiloé Island

• Distance: 90 km to the ferry, plus ferry crossing
• Activities:
  • Drive to Pargua and take the ferry to Chiloé Island.
  • Visit Ancud, explore the Fort San Antonio and the local market.
  • Drive to Castro, the capital of Chiloé Island.
  • Explore the famous palafitos (stilt houses) and the Church of San Francisco.
  • Overnight stay in Castro.

Day 6: Chiloé Island

• Activities:
  • Visit Dalcahue, known for its local market and beautiful church.
  • Take a boat to the island of Quinchao to visit Achao and Curaco de Vélez.
  • Return to Castro for the night.

Day 7: Chiloé Island to Puerto Varas

• Activities:
  • Explore more of Castro in the morning.
  • Drive back to the ferry and return to the mainland.
  • Overnight stay in Puerto Varas.

Day 8: Puerto Varas to Puyehue National Park

• Distance: 130 km
• Activities:
  • Drive to Puyehue National Park.
  • Explore the park’s hot springs and hiking trails.
  • Enjoy the stunning views and relax in the natural hot springs.
  • Overnight stay at a lodge in or near the park.

Day 9: Puyehue National Park to Osorno

• Distance: 80 km
• Activities:
  • Drive to Osorno.
  • Explore the city, visit the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral of Saint Matthew.
  • Visit the Pleistocene Park with its replica of prehistoric animals.
  • Overnight stay in Osorno.

Day 10: Osorno to Pucón

• Distance: 150 km
• Activities:
  • Drive to Pucón.
  • Explore the town and its beautiful setting by Lake Villarrica.
  • Relax at the local hot springs.
  • Overnight stay in Pucón.

Day 11: Pucón

• Activities:
  • Full day of activities in Pucón.
  • Optional: Climb Villarrica Volcano (requires good physical condition and guide).
  • Visit Ojos del Caburgua (beautiful waterfalls).
  • Relax at the Termas Geométricas hot springs.
  • Overnight stay in Pucón.

Day 12: Pucón to Valdivia

• Distance: 150 km
• Activities:
  • Drive to Valdivia.
  • Explore the city, known for its rivers, markets, and German heritage.
  • Visit the Valdivian Fort System and the Valdivia Botanical Garden.
  • Enjoy a boat tour on the Valdivia River.
  • Overnight stay in Valdivia.

Day 13: Valdivia

• Activities:
  • Visit the Niebla Fort and the local market.
  • Explore the Kunstmann Brewery and taste some local beers.
  • Relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of the rivers and surroundings.
  • Overnight stay in Valdivia.

Day 14: Valdivia to Puerto Montt

• Distance: 180 km
• Activities:
  • Drive back to Puerto Montt.
  • Free afternoon to explore or relax.
  • Last-minute shopping or visiting any missed attractions.
  • Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight stay in Puerto Montt.

Day 15: Departure from Puerto Montt

• Activities:
  • Free time in the morning.
  • Departure from Puerto Montt.

Notes:

• Ensure your vehicle is well-maintained and equipped for the trip.
• Book accommodations and any guided tours in advance, especially during peak seasons.
• Check the weather and road conditions regularly.

Enjoy your road trip through the stunning Lake District of Chile, Max!

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