Vista a palafitos Ancund Dalcahue Castro

Chiloe Full Day: Chacao, Dalcahue & Castro from Puerto Varas

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All year round

If you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 24 hours before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

A day to cross the Chacao Channel and discover an island where myths, architecture, and cuisine come together to tell a unique story.


Duration:

13 hours and a half

Times:

07:00 am to 08:30 pm

Minimum of passengers:

4 personas


Included:

  • Pick up at the accommodation (downtown area, except for Airbnb)
  • Shared transportation
  • Spanish-speaking guide

Not included:

  • Food
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Palafitos navigation (CLP$ 6.000 per person)

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

  • Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

  • If you cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the activity starts, you will receive a 100% refund of the amount paid to book. If you cancel with less notice, no refund will be issued.

What to bring:

  • Waterproof clothing
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Beanie
  • Hat to protect against the sun
  • Sunglasses

Description

Price

  • Adult: CLP$ 35.000 per person.
  • Infant (age 0 to 1, without a seat. on an adult's lap): for free.


Departing from Puerto Varas, you'll travel to the crossing point where you'll board a ferry across the Chacao Channel and enter the Island of Chiloé. Once there, you'll visit Ancud’s Spanish fort and artisan market, explore the iconic stilt houses and the Church of Castro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and finish the day in Dalcahue, where local food stalls offer the perfect introduction to Chilote cuisine.


Chiloé is not something you simply visit, it’s something you experience. Reserve your spot on this full-day tour and discover why this island is considered one of the most distinctive destinations in northern Patagonia.


Important notes

  • The markets in Castro and Dalcahue may be closed without prior notice.
  • During long weekends, holiday periods, and other high-demand dates, the tour may return up to 2 hours later than the scheduled end time due to increased traffic and visitor volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. During the tour, there will be a stop for lunch at a local restaurant, where a set menu including an appetizer, main course, and beverage is available at an estimated price of between CLP$ 16.000 and CLP$ 20.000 per person (prices are subject to change without prior notice). If you prefer, you may also choose to have lunch at another restaurant in the area, provided it fits within the tour schedule, or bring your own lunch if you wish.

  • To book Chiloe Full Day: Chacao, Dalcahue & Castro from Puerto Varas, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.
  • We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
  • A minimum of 4 people is required to confirm the service. If this number is not met, we will offer you the closest available dates or a full refund. The earlier you book, the more time we have to add passengers and confirm the departure.