Patagonia's Gems: Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Waterfalls Journey

I had a very good experience with this tour. Jenny is very positive and energetic and friendly. The driver was very good and drove safely and I had no motion sickness. The tour was very pleasant but make sure you have both cards AND cash to pay for the other services listed as they are not included in the tour ( hence why it’s so cheap). The restaurant where we ate had decent food. This tour was pleasant, beautiful and relaxing but it is very weather dependant so if you don’t have a good weather you won’t see much.

Excellent experience. Pristine nature. Incredible scenery. Lunch was delicious. Tour guide was knowledgable and entertaining.

I am giving this a mixed review for a few reasons. First I want to say that the guides were absolutely wonderful. None of my issues have to do with them, as they were really accommodating, informative, friendly and flexible when we hit the bad weather. So context: my partner and I were in Puerto Varas only because we had come over the Cruce Andino from Argentina. We had a day to kill, and when I did several google searches for what to do in Puerto Varas - this is what came up (and that was reinforced when this was the main thing being sold at the tourist desk in our hotel). However, the day we did this it was pouring rain. That was not a problem when seeing the waterfalls - absolutely beautiful. But it was so foggy that when we got to the top of the volcano, you could see nothing. The tour even just stopped there, we took a funny pic with the whiteout, then got back in the van. So my take on this tour? If it is bad weather then don't do it - not worth it. But I'd also add: I didn't look into the cost of renting a car and doing this ourselves. That may have been a better idea, as it turns out there are other walks in the national park we could have done if we had the time/opportunity. So mixed review: good tour guides, worthwhile if there is nice weather, but if you have the opportunity to rent a car and do it yourself, that's probably a better option.

The views were amazing, the place where we stopped to eat had amazing food, and the tour guide was super cheerful, nice, and respectful, an excellent experience:)

Great tour and guide - English and Spanish. Beautiful views. The people were fun and we had a great time. Lunch was expensive and not very good. FYI - this tour only covers the tour but there are a lot of “extras.” Including: - Entrance to the waterfalls ($8/pp) - Boat ride on the lake ($7/pp) - Lunch ($20/pp) - Ski-lift up the volcano ($20/pp) Some of these are worth it - but it’s just something that we didn’t plan for.

Orsorno is a classic pyroclastic cone-shaped volcano, suitably white with snow on the top. Reflected in the lake it's a phtographer's dream. The Petrohue waterfalls are also impressive, but in a completely different way - lots of rushing white water amongst the rocks with some great lookouts and viewpoints. Also great for photography.

Amazing view at the top of Osorno Volcano. I was interested in visiting Villarrica Volcano but it was at yellow sign ( medium dangerous) but it was amazing as well. The Petrohué falls water was charming and the water color was unbelievable green.

excellent place driver cum time exceptionally good and caring it really most amazing your one must visit one visiting to town should not miss this

The tour was well run and the guide (Jenny) did an excellent job translating between Spanish and English for us Aussie travelllers. The weather conspired against us for the visit to Osorno - it was blowing a gale and sleeting rain so we had to cut the tour short. Lunch was very good - recommend the wild boar roasted over a wood fire. The driver was professional and smooth. Good value for money and as advertised

We walked to the photo area (observation point) along Paso Desolacion (about 6.2km). Really pretty walk, great views at various points, not a lot of tree coverage. The volcano views were amazing. Watch out for the huge flying horsefly insects (not sure what they are called).. We were doing the walk in later January, and those things really put a damper on the walk. They are hideous, and they flock to people. We were told they are only there for a month or so. Plan accordingly to miss them!