Activities in Puerto Varas
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Cruce de Lagos
Many travelers enjoy the scenery around Lago Todos Los Santos, which can be crossed either as a day tour or as part of the bus-boat excursion across the Andes to Bariloche, Argentina. If the weather is clear it's a pleasant tour, but otherwise it can be quite frustrating. Only one company, Cruce de Lagos, does the trip; reservations are made through Andina del Sud.
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La Comarca
This eco-sensitive collective marries smaller outfitters specializing in dramatic and custom-tailored adventure trips to less explored areas of the Rio Puelo Valley and Chiloé with independent travelers looking for an experience beyond the norm. Groups are never more than 10-strong and options include half-day bike trips to Volcán Osorno (CH$30,000) and full-day treks to Volcán Calbuco (CH$30,000). They rent bikes as well.
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Ko'Kayak
Ko'Kayak has French-speaking, careful and fun-loving guides. Opportunities abound in Puerto Varas for great rafting and kayaking. Río Petrohué's diamond-blue waters churn up Class III and IV rapids. Rafting trips range from 5½ hours total, (two hours river time) to a full day rafting with canyoning. They will also take you all-day kayaking on Lago Todos Los Santos.
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Campo Aventura
The best spot for a horse trek is the Cochamó Valley. Campo Aventura offers singleday to multiday treks, often in conjunction with some hiking, rafting or kayaking. The most popular is a three-day jaunt that traverses the valley from its riverside lodge to its mountain lodge in the rainforest. English and German are spoken.
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Gray Fly Fishing
Gray Fly Fishing, the local Orvis rep, runs half-day trips on the Río Maullin for around CH$39,805 per person (not including equipment) and can set you up at more remote, high-end fishing lodges as well.
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Adriazola Turismo Expediciones
There are loads of places to cast a line, but knowing just where the best spots are will require some local knowledge. Adriazola is a worthwhile outfitter and offers day fishing trips, including guide, gear and meals.
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EcoTravel
EcoTravel organizes easy tours with an emphasis on ecology and culture, with trips to Parque Nacional Alerce Andino and to the archaeological site of Monte Verde.
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Al Sur
Al Sur is a large outfitter with higher-end tours, including kayaking trips within the fjords of Parque Pumalín.
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Pachamagua
Pachamagua is the canyoning specialist, highly professional and truly pioneering the sport in the area.
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Capitán Haase
Capitán Haase offers fun and relaxing sunset cruises on a 65ft splendor of a sailboat from late October to mid-April.
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