Lakes District ~ Chile

Chile's Lakes District is one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The area, as its name suggests, is dotted with lakes flanked by snowcapped mountains. You can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as trekking, horseback riding, canoeing, mountain biking and whitewater rafting. Whitewater rafting on the Petrohue River is a Class III adrenaline rush through 12 kilometers of pristine river, forests, waterfalls and volcanos.

Horseback riding from the Hacienda Rupanco takes you through a forest bordering the Coihueco River, where canoeing, mountain biking and trout fishing can also be arranged. Your Ecotravel guides will serve up plenty of adventure, as well as mouthwatering meals. For those wishing to combine Chile and Argentina, we highly recommend our Lakes Crossing between Puerto Varas and Bariloche.

Our base for exploring this region is Puerto Varas, overlooking Osorno Volcano. From here, you'll journey to Alerce Andino National Park, an old growth temperate rainforest filled with the exotic sounds of birds, cascading waterfalls and wind rustling through the thick green canopy. You can also enjoy a scenic float trip down the calm crystalline waters of the Petrohue River or visit Chiloe Island in the Chile Lakes District.

Contact us to include the Lakes District in a customized itinerary of travel in Chile.