Chiloé Island Day Trip: Chacao, Castro & Dalcahue, Puerto Varas

Chiloé Island Day Trip: Chacao, Castro & Dalcahue

Palafitos Stilt Houses

Chiloé Island, near to Dalcahue

San Francisco de Castro church

Chacao, Dalcahue, Castro and other beautiful Chilean towns await on Chiloé Island. Be seduced by the incredible scenery on this excursion from Puerto Varas.

Details

Duration

12 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and other languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Ferry to Chacoa
Transport on Chiloé Island
English–speaking multilingual guide
Insurance

Not included

Lunch

When to book

You can book up to 3 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.7

Excellent 1,091 Travelers·125 reviews

October 9, 2026
Ricardo Bonadio
São Paulo, Brazil
Despite the distance (400km round trip), the trip was pleasant. Dalcahue is a small and pleasant coastal town... a very charming fishing village. Lunc...
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September 27, 2026
Mercedes
Spain
It was fascinating to explore Chiloé and its traditions, crafts, and wooden churches. Our guide, Jenny, and our driver (who was also very helpful with...
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May 29, 2026
Veronica Jesus
Mar Del Plata, Argentina
Everything is perfect
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February 20, 2026
Carmen
Malaga, Spain
The activity was very interesting. Thank you Jenny for your kindness.
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February 13, 2026
Ricardo Rivera
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Very interesting, the guide is very good
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February 8, 2026
Anonyme
France
The guide was great, the route was interesting, but there was far too much driving compared to the time spent stopping at the sites.
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December 13, 2025
Maria Cristina Targhini
Mar Del Plata, Argentina
The landscapes and the guidance of Javier and Fernando
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December 6, 2025
Ernesto Guillermo Gottlieb
La Plata, Argentina
It was a beautiful walk and our guide Javier was excellent with his explanations and was very dedicated and attentive.
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November 24, 2025
Alberto
Montevidei, Uruguay
The activity was excellent. Our guide, Ms. Nelly, was always attentive to every detail and provided very comprehensive information about everything we...
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January 11, 2025
Ema
Montevideo, Uruguay
Very well, I make the observation in reference to the impossibility of having an option for lunch. They take you to a single place, far from everythin...
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Chacao, Dalcahue, Castro and other beautiful Chilean towns await on Chiloé Island. Be seduced by the incredible scenery on this excursion from Puerto Varas.

Day Trip Details

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Varas at 8 am and head to the port ready to start an enjoyable cruise along the Chacao Canal. Did you know that this is the area in Chile with the greatest variety of birds? See how many you can spot on the journey!

After sailing for just 30 minutes, we'll anchor down at the port of Chacao on Chiloé Island. Here you'll see the picturesque church and the main square. On the island, we'll also discover the town of Castro, with its beautiful colourful houses.

We'll see unique wooden houses built on stilts above the water. Known as the Gamboa River Palafitos Stilt Houses, as they sit above said river, you're sure to be impressed by their originality and charm.

We'll continue towards one of the prettiest wooden temples on Chiloé Island; the Church of Nercón, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our last stop will be in Dalcahue, a picturesque town where we'll visit the craft market and, depending on selection, the Ethnographic Historic Museum. Here, you'll have 1 hour of free time to grab some lunch.

From Chiloé Island, we'll return to Puerto Varas and drop you back at your hotel at about 7 pm.

Pickup Info

The tour includes pick up from the following hotels in Puerto Varas: Bellavista, Cabaña del Lago, Casa Kalfu, Cumbres, Dreams de Los Volcanes, Park Inn, Puelche, Radisson, Solace, Enjoy and Puerto Chico. If you are staying in other areas, you will have to go on your own to Calle del Salvador 72.

Departure from Puerto Montt

If you prefer, you can take this trip from Puerto Montt.

Types of activities in Puerto Varas

Day trips

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Chacao, Dalcahue, Castro and other beautiful Chilean towns await on Chiloé Island. Be seduced by the incredible scenery on this excursion from Puerto Varas.

Day Trip Details

From Chiloé Island, we'll return to Puerto Varas and drop you back at your hotel at about 7 pm.

Pickup Info

Departure from Puerto Montt

If you prefer, you can take this trip from Puerto Montt.

Chiloé Island Day Trip: Chacao, Castro & Dalcahue