Chacao, Ancud & the Beaches of Chiloé Trip

The island of Chiloé is notable in Chile. Our Chacao, Ancud & the Beaches of Chiloé Trip includes visiting its cities, the Puñihuil islets, and possibly spotting penguins.

Chacao, Ancud & the Beaches of Chiloé Trip

The tour begins with hotel pickup, followed by a trip to the village of Pargua, where we will catch a ferry to Chiloé Island. During the ferry crossing, expect to see landscapes of the Chacao Channel and local wildlife such as pelicans and sea lions. Upon arrival, we'll explore the streets of Chacao, featuring its iconic larch wood houses and churches, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Next, we visit Caulín, known for its beaches, oysters, pearl farms, and marine wildlife. We will then board a boat to the Puñihuil Islets, home to both Magellanic and Humboldt penguins, the only location where these species coexist.

The tour continues to Ancud, the island's former capital until 1982, where we will visit the Regional Museum and San Antonio Fort to learn about Chiloé's history. Following this, you will have 1 hour of free time to have lunch in Ancud, with various options available at the municipal market. Finally, we will return to your hotel, completing the tour approximately 11 hours after departure.

Hotel pickup

The trip includes pickup from central hotels in Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt at the following times:

Puerto Varas: from 8 am onwardsPuerto Montt: from 8:45 am onwards

If you are staying in other areas of these cities, we will arrange an alternative meeting point. This activity is not available for cruise passengers as pickup at the port is not feasible.