Just 2 Hours of Puerto Varas we can find the cove of Puñihuil where 3 islets give us the chance to appreciate 2 kinds of penguins: Humboldt and Magellan. Tours are available from Puerto Varas, almost in every agency, but you have to consider a few points prior your visit:

Puñihuil Islet with 5 points route

1. Penguins arrive at the end of September till last days of March
2. December , January you can see the offspring
3. Is a 2 and a half hours one way to see just 20 minutes of penguins
4. Boats takes people into the islet but you can’t get off of the boats
5. Boats start to operate from 10:00 a.m., before that, they don’t disturb the penguin feeding time.
6. Departures of the boats are every 15 minutes, full capacity, so you might have to wait.
7. Although 98% of the time the visit can be done, there is 2 % where is impossible for weather conditions.
8. Since 2009 the visits will be limited, so don’t go there without a reservation.
9. The boat ride for 2009 would cost $ 5000 Chilean pesos.
10. A lot of wild life could be seen besides penguins, Cormorants, Gulls, Otters, Sea lions, Steamer ducks, and Kelp goose among others.

Magellan Penguin In puñihuil

You can ask for the weather prior your visit to: Hector Galindo Cell phone: 94550434 (Spanish Only)

You can book your lunch in the restaurant of the same fishermen book a place at this cell, phone: 96556780 (Spanish Only)

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www.pinguineraschiloe.cl

Have you ever been in Petrohue wondering where should I eat?, at first sight, nothing seems to be reasonable just a Hotel there, which look very fancy, if you are one of the travelers who try to avoid fancy places at all cost, you will enjoy this advice.

On the beach of Lago todos los Santos Lake you will see some boats trying to sell a ride along the lake; one of those men is a great friend of our network his name is Alex Kuschel he live in a very nice house crossing the river , for a little cost you can arrange a nice meal or even rent a place for your pic-nic, Alex is an expert fly-fishing guide and he offers tours as well .

For details of prices you can call him to his cell phone , our advice if you are planning to visit the ” Saltos del Petrohue” , you should call him or his wife Rosa in advance and arrange a tasty rainbow trout for lunch!

Alex Kuschel cell phone:  56-9-98392589

Duration: 7 to 8 Hours

Tatio Geysers

This excursion is one of the most popular one, because it takes you over 14000 feet high, over the geothermal area of the Tatio Volcano, the idea is reminisce about the former natives who wait for the sunset in the highest areas of the Andes, when the sun start rising, all this watery craters activate offering the most amazing spectacle that nature can offers in the Atacama desert , Also exist the possibility to swim in one the naturals pools formed by this geysers so take your swimsuit with you , but don’t except any dressing room . Not only the geysers gave

Tatio Geysers

you an unbeatable show also in the way back you will have highly chances to see wild life such as: Vicuñas, Vizcachas , upland goose, crested ducks, Flamingos among others . If you want you can stop at Machuca Village for a toilette stop, also to taste the delicious goat cheese empanadas or a Llama kebab.  This excursion is very recommendable for photography, wild life and culture exchange enthusiastic travellers, not recommendable for people with heart condition or breathing illness, all this due to the altitude.

All our tours are just an idea what is commonly done , if you need something a little different , please just send us your request!!

Duration: 4 up to 5 hour

Atacama Salt Flat

It is the second biggest salt flat in South America 4000 square kilometres and is located in a depression formed between the Andes range and the salt range , this excursion pass by the village of Toconao where you

Saint Lucas Church

might be interested in visiting the Saint Lucas church and bell tower declared national monument , also here you might purchase some handicrafts made by the locals in a very unique stone liparita , after this stop the excursion continues into the area of the flamingos National reserve which is located practically in the middle of the salt flat, here we will wait for the amazing sunset,observing the wildlife protected in this reserve mainly birds such as : Flamingos , Avocets, Sandpipers among others.

This excursion is very recommendable for sunset photographers and bird watching enthusiastic travellers.

All our tours are just an idea what is commonly done , if you need something a little different , please just send us your request!!