The Lakes District of Chile is the northern entry point to Patagonia, full of German colonial history and surrounded by emerald lakes, crystal clear rivers and snow-covered peaks, and Puerto Varas is the center of it all.

— Internal airfare from Santiago,
— Transfers and transportation,
— 5 nights in Hotel Cumbres with breakfasts (www.cumbrespuertovaras.cl/),
— Choice of two Half-day tours:
          - Frutillar:  Walk through the German colonian town and cultural center of the Lakes District,
          - Osorno Volcano:  Take a van up to the ski center on "Mount Fuji of South America",
          - Petrohue Falls:  Tour a unique waterfall system carved into volcanic rock,
          - Angelmo:  Visit the fish market in the old town on the edge of Puerto Montt,
          - Petrohue River:  Try an unforgettable afternoon of whitewater rafting on the emerald Petrohue River (levels III, IV)
—Choice of two Full-day tours:
          - Trekking:  Take a full day trek into Alerce Andino National Park to see some of the oldest trees in the world,
          - Kayaking:  Paddle into the northernmost fjord in Patagonia for an unforgettable full day kayaking experience,
          - Scenic Tour:  Take a boat on All Saint's Lake to Peulla in the temperate rain forest for some eco-activities,
          - Cultural Tour:  Visit the Jesuit UNESCO churches on the island of Chiloe, south of Puerto Montt.