Puerto Montt: Full Day At Chiloé Island, Castro And Dalcahue

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 14 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    08:30 AM
  • Return Details :
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated.. read more
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Enjoy a full day tour visiting the most important cities in the mithycal and wonderfull Chiloe island.

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We will begin our Tour from Puerto Montt from 08:00. A.M. taking Route 5 to the south for about 80 km until you reach the town of Pargua, where we will take a ferry that will allow us to cross the Chacao Channel and reach the Isla Grande de Chilo.
There we will go to the town of Chacao, one of the oldest settlements on the island, founded in 1567. It has a typical Plaza de Armas, where its curious and colorful buildings stand out. We will visit the Church, which adds to the of 150 churches that exist in Chilo, many of them National Monuments.
We will continue our tour to the city of Ancud, visit its Plaza de Armas, the Church, the Handicraft Market, the Museum and Fort San Antonio, historic site located in the upper part of the city, built at the end of the XVIII century, all it in the middle of histories of the customs and myths of one of the biggest islands of South America. Tickets to the Ancud Museum not included in the Tour.
The churches of Chilo are wooden temples built in the Chilo archipelago, in the southern zone of Chile, according to a traditional scheme that is considered an important part of an architecture school. The oldest buildings still standing date from the middle of the 18th century and the most recent, from the first third of the 20th century. Of these, a set of sixteen years is considered a National Historic Landmark of Chile and, since 2000, a World Heritage Site by Unesco
built in the eighteenth century.
Fort San Antonio, also known as Batera de San Antonio, is a military fortification located in the city of Ancud, Los Lagos Region of Chile, which dates back to the times of the Spanish colony, and is still one of the main tourist attractions. from the city.
Later we will go to Castro, capital of the Isla Grande de Chilo, visit its Plaza de Armas, the Local Church Patrimony of Humanity, the Handicraft Market and the Gamboa Neighborhood Viewpoint to appreciate the famous Palafitos; Typical constructions made on wooden pillars on water.
The Church Our Lady of Grace of Nercn, or simply Church of Nercn, is a catholic temple located in the locality of Nercn, in the commune chilota of Castro in the Region of The Lakes, South Zone of Chile.
We will end our tour visiting Dalcahue, a city famous for its Sunday Handicraft Fair where the locals bring from the most remote islands of the archipelago the most varied artisanal products for its commercialization, we will know its Municipal Market and beautiful Church declared National Monument.During the Tour we can have lunch at a typical restaurant on the Isla Grande de Chilo. Food Service not included in the Tour.We will return to your hotel at approximately 18:00

Itinerary:


We will begin our Tour from Puerto Montt from 08:00. A.M. taking Route 5 to the south for about 80 km until you reach the town of Pargua, where we will take a ferry that will allow us to cross the Chacao Channel and reach the Isla Grande de Chiloé.
There we will go to the town of Chacao, one of the oldest settlements on the island, founded in 1567. It has a typical Plaza de Armas, where its curious and colorful buildings stand out. We will visit the Church, which adds to the of 150 churches that exist in Chiloé, many of them National Monuments.
We will continue our tour to the city of Ancud, visit its Plaza de Armas, the Church, the Handicraft Market, the Museum and Fort San Antonio, historic site located in the upper part of the city, built at the end of the XVIII century, all it in the middle of histories of the customs and myths of one of the biggest islands of South America. Tickets to the Ancud Museum not included in the Tour.
The churches of Chiloé are wooden temples built in the Chiloé archipelago, in the southern zone of Chile, according to a traditional scheme that is considered an important part of an architecture school. The oldest buildings still standing date from the middle of the 18th century and the most recent, from the first third of the 20th century. Of these, a set of sixteen years is considered a National Historic Landmark of Chile and, since 2000, a World Heritage Site by Unesco
built in the eighteenth century.
Fort San Antonio, also known as Batería de San Antonio, is a military fortification located in the city of Ancud, Los Lagos Region of Chile, which dates back to the times of the Spanish colony, and is still one of the main tourist attractions. from the city.
Later we will go to Castro, capital of the Isla Grande de Chiloé, visit its Plaza de Armas, the Local Church Patrimony of Humanity, the Handicraft Market and the Gamboa Neighborhood Viewpoint to appreciate the famous Palafitos; Typical constructions made on wooden pillars on water.
The Church Our Lady of Grace of Nercón, or simply Church of Nercón, is a catholic temple located in the locality of Nercón, in the commune chilota of Castro in the Region of The Lakes, South Zone of Chile.
We will end our tour visiting Dalcahue, a city famous for its Sunday Handicraft Fair where the locals bring from the most remote islands of the archipelago the most varied artisanal products for its commercialization, we will know its Municipal Market and beautiful Church declared National Monument. During the Tour we can have lunch at a typical restaurant on the Isla Grande de Chiloé. Food Service not included in the Tour. We will return to your hotel at approximately 18:00

Inclusions

  • Guide during the whole tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

  • Tickets
  • Food and Drink
  • Optional Gratuities for driver and guide

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Traveler Reviews

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  • 23-Jul-2023

    El recorrido es excelente, cada lugar que se visita tiene su encanto y la disposición de Javier, el guia, es maravillosa.

  • 09-Jul-2023

    We truly enjoyed our rainy day in Chiloe. The churches were amazing inside. The lunch at a typical house was fantastic.

  • 02-Jun-2023

    Dancahue es precioso y la comida estuvo exquisita. El guía super atento y pendiente de las necesidades del grupo.

  • 12-Apr-2023

    La experiencia fue muy buena. Un poco agotadora, pero valió la pena. La guía fue muy amable, comunicativa y simpática.

  • 24-Feb-2023

    La ciudad de Castro, es muy bonita e interesante, quizás las bajadas del bus y estadía en los distintos puntos era muy poco en tiempo fue como lo negativo, pero la belleza de Chiloe apaga todo eso.

  • 07-Feb-2023

    This was an opportunity to visit a part of Chile much different from Santiago. It was a long day but time in the van to rest a bit. We got to see the towns, churches, countryside, and market. We also did a small boat tour. We had a nice lunch at a local house turned restaurant. Our tour guide and bus driver were good. I would recommend the tour.

  • 29-Jan-2023

    La excursión duró casi doce horas lo que fue un poco cansador. El transporte no es de lo más cómodo, nos pasaron a buscar en último término, sólo quedaban dos asientos disponibles en distintas filas, en uno mi marido no entraba así que me tocó a mi el rincón. En el camino ofrecieron una excursión a Isla Paraiso desde Castro, los que no quisimos embarcar nos quedamos en la zona del muelle y de la feria Persa y comimos algo porque ya eran las 14 hs. Después nos llevaron a a almorzar, eran las 15: 30 hs, a un lugar pintoresco pero muy sencillo en el que sirven algunos platos típicos. El almuerzo te lo venden a poco de iniciar la excursión y hay que elegir también el plato para hacer la reserva. Tal vez hubiera preferido comer más temprano. Por lo demás la excursión vale la pena, se conocen algunas de las Iglesias que son Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad, las construcciones típicas de tejuelas, los palafitos y varias Ferias Artesanales.

  • 03-Jan-2023

    A waste of a day. Very long drives to see a couple of old churches. Castro is ugly, the stilt houses are not worth the 12hr drive. The operator was Turistour, the guide was knowledgeable and charismatic. They were not the problem. The itinerary just has nothing going for it. I'd just leave the area a day earlier if this is the only plan I had.

  • 15-Dec-2022

    Excelente servicio y lugares encantadores. Todo muy bien. El almuerzo es simpático pero no de una calidad acorde.

  • 05-Nov-2022

    I took the full day tour of Chiloe Island from Puerto Varas/Puerto Montt. The tour company was Turistour. The guide was very knowledgeable and organized, and the driver was competent. We went through many parts of the big island and stopped in several towns which gave a good sense of the terrain and culture. I think the tour would actually be better if more concise and of shorter length. It was a full 12-13 hours depending on the pick up location. Some things can't be changed - for example, the amount of time it takes to get to and from the ferry point on the mainland, and the ferry rides. While each of the towns had their own character, perhaps visiting fewer or spending less time in each could be considered. I was particularly looking forward to seeing the palafitos (houses on stilts) in Castro, but found this part of the tour to be surprisingly disappointing. It's the capital city, rather big and busy, and not as appealing as the others. There we took a boat (at additional expense) to see the palafitos from the water, but did not get very close, and they were not as colorful and picturesque as in photos I had seen. The boat then took us around the lake which added more time for no real purpose. In addition, the lunch stop just prior was rather long. All of these extra minutes added up over the course of the day. Other options to consider: take the regular bus for a nominal fee to one of the towns on the island and just spend time there; or drive yourself and be in control of where you go and how long you spend at each stop. It would be totally worth considering staying a night or two on the island, if it's feasible with travel plans, so that it can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace without fatigue. But if time is limited, and you don't have a car or want to rent one, taking a tour like this provides the opportunity to visit Chiloe Island and experience its unique character and beauty.

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