These three Puerto Varas private tours each focus on a different way to spend a full day: fishing on local rivers, hiking near volcano and waterfall scenery, or trekking in a forest park. They all fit travelers looking for a private-format experience, but the route, activity style, and included services vary enough to suit different interests.
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How these Puerto Varas options compare
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| Tour | Best for | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Key point | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Private fishing day | Travelers who want a private fishing outing with a relaxed pace and a riverside meal | ★ 5.0/5 | 16 reviews | Approx. 8 hr | Private group format with room for up to 10 fishermen | View on Viator |
 Private hiking route | Travelers who want a private hike with transport and a boxed lunch already included | ★ 5.0/5 | 7 reviews | Approx. 8 hr | Private transportation and air-conditioned vehicle are included | View on Viator |
 Private forest trek | Travelers who want a guided forest trek with the clearest set of included park and guide services | ★ 5.0/5 | 5 reviews | Approx. 8 hr | Private transportation and air-conditioned vehicle are included | View on Viator |
Three private ways to explore Puerto Varas
Each option includes its own photo gallery, overview, key features, traveler profile, and direct Viator link.
If you want a private day centered on fishing and a riverside meal, this is the most specific match.
Private Fishing Tour in Maullín River – Petrohue -Rahue
Best for: Travelers who want a private fishing outing with a relaxed pace and a riverside meal
This private outing is built around fishing rather than sightseeing. The description focuses on trout fishing on one of the well-known rivers near Puerto Varas, and it also mentions lunch on the riverbank. The tour notes describe starting in Puerto Varas and heading toward the river, with pickup included in the listed option. The group setup is relatively small and practical for fishing, with a total capacity of 10 fishermen across five boats. Included fishing float options are listed, while other needs such as bathrooms are not covered in the source data.
Private Fishing Tour in Maullín River – Petrohue -Rahue
- Private group format with room for up to 10 fishermen
- Fishing on the Maullín River area near Puerto Varas
- Lunch is part of the experience description and fishing float options are listed
Choose this if you want a private hiking day with included transport and lunch, plus a route built around volcano scenery.
PRIVATE-Full day Hiking Solitario trail, Osorno Petrohue Falls
Best for: Travelers who want a private hike with transport and a boxed lunch already included
This private day is the most hiking-oriented of the three. The source highlights the Solitario trail and a walk linked to the Red Crater, with the overall route framed around volcano scenery and nearby park landscapes. Transportation is confirmed as private and air-conditioned, and a box lunch is included. The itinerary notes describe a scenic drive along Lake Llanquihue and arrival at Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park before continuing toward the upper road area. The experience is shaped more by walking and landscape viewing than by an activity like fishing or a guided forest ecology visit.
PRIVATE-Full day Hiking Solitario trail, Osorno Petrohue Falls
- Private transportation and air-conditioned vehicle are included
- Box lunch is included in the package
- The route is centered on hiking at Solitario trail and the Osorno/Petrohué Falls area
Pick this if you want a forest-focused private trek with park entry and a professional trekking guide included.
PRIVATE-Hike to Alerce Andino National Park. Alerces Forest.
Best for: Travelers who want a guided forest trek with the clearest set of included park and guide services
This private tour is centered on hiking in Alerce Andino National Park and spending the day in forest terrain. The description emphasizes ecology, the Valdivian forest, and learning from a good guide, while the itinerary notes mention travel south along Carretera Austral and the forested Reloncaví area. Compared with the other two options, this one lists the most specific included services: private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle, the national park fee, lunch, and a licensed trekking guide. Water is listed as an exclusion, so travelers should not assume it is provided. It is a strong match for guests who want a guided nature walk with more built-in logistics.
PRIVATE-Hike to Alerce Andino National Park. Alerces Forest.
- Private transportation and air-conditioned vehicle are included
- National park fee and lunch are included
- A licensed trekking guide with WFR certificate is included
How to choose your Puerto Varas itinerary style
For a water-based day, the fishing tour is the clearest fit. For a walking day, compare the hiking trip for volcano scenery with the forest trek for a more guided park experience and more confirmed inclusions.
River fishing route
Puerto Varas to the Maullín River area, with river-based fishing and time on the banks.
Hiking and scenic drive route
Lake Llanquihue, Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, Solitario trail, and the Osorno/Petrohué Falls area.
Forest park trekking route
Puerto Varas area to Alerce Andino National Park via the Carretera Austral and Reloncaví area.
Before you book in Puerto Varas
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Puerto Varas booking checklist
- Check the included items carefully before booking, because each private tour confirms a different set of services.
- If transportation matters, compare which options explicitly list private transportation, pickup, or an air-conditioned vehicle.
- If you are traveling with a group, review the listed party options and the activity style so the tour matches your pace and comfort level.
Before booking a Puerto Varas tour
Which tour is the best match for a private fishing day?
The Maullín River fishing tour is the most direct choice if your priority is a private fishing-focused outing with lunch on the riverbank.
Which option includes the most confirmed extras?
The Alerce Andino National Park hike lists the most specific inclusions, including private transportation, park fee, lunch, and a licensed trekking guide.
Which tour is better for travelers who want more walking than driving?
The Solitario trail and Osorno/Petrohué Falls hike is the strongest fit if you want a day built around hiking and scenic viewing rather than fishing.