Page 44 - Cruise Manual travelArt

PUERTO MONTT

Excursion to Petrohué falls (Full-day)

This excursion takes you from the harbour in Puerto Montt through the beautiful surroundings of Lake
Llanquihue, to dramatic Petrohué Falls. You will travel along the southern shore of the lake, from where, in
good weather, you’ll have a spectacular view of Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes. There will be a brief stop in
Los Riscos to admire a group of llamas in an outdoor compound, before continuing through the small village of
Ensenada to the wild ‘Saltos de Petrohué.’ This series of rapids and low waterfalls along the Petrohué River have
carved their way over thousands of years through the volcanic rock of Osorno Volcano, eroding and shaping it
into fantastic forms. Several paths wind through the lush forest near the sparkling, dancing falls, making for a
wonderful stroll.
Following your visit to Petrohué, the excursion carries on to the source of the Petrohué river, All Saints Lake
(‘Lago Todos Los Santos’), which stretches almost to the Argentinean border. On your return trip to Puerto
Varas, you’ll visit picturesque Green Lake (‘Laguna Verde’), nestled in the verdant forest at the foot of Osorno
Volcano. You will return to Puerto Montt harbour in late afternoon with many memories of a lovely day, and,
hopefully, with many new pictures on your camera!

44

Excursion lake Llanquihue round trip (Full-day)

You will be picked up at the harbour. During this tour, you will circle Lake Llanquihue. At 870 sq km/336 sq
mi, it is Chile’s second-largest lake. To begin with, the journey from Puerto Varas follows the southern shore of
the lake, as far as the small settlement of Ensenada, from where there is a wonderful view towards the three
volcanoes of Puntiagudo, Osorno and Calbuco. Just a short distance north, beyond Ensenada, a stop is made
at Laguna Verde, or the Green Lake. This bay, surrounded by forest and set on the Llanquihue Lake, takes its
name from the intensely green colouring of its waters. The journey around the lake continues, interspersed by a
stroll, before finally reaching the village of Puerto Octay, at the northern end of the lake. From there, the journey
continues to Frutillar along the western shore of Lake Llanquihue. During this section of the drive, you will see
beautiful wooden houses from the era of German settlements along the way. In Frutillar itself, the lovingly
restored houses with their brightly coloured flower decorations give visitors the impression of having travelled
back in time. This is also where you can visit an interesting open-air museum with restored houses from the
German colonization era, including furniture from the earliest times of settlement.
After visiting Frutillar, you will return to Puerto Montt harbour.