CHILOE ISLAND TOUR: ANCUD, CASTRO & DALCAHUE – FULL DAY

We begin the tour going to Pargua at the south of Puerto Varas city, here we will
aboard a ferry to sail the Chacao Channel, this channel separates the continent of
Chiloe Island.
During the sailing, we might see sea wolves, pelicans and sea birds natives from
this area. The ferry berths at Chacao pier, where we will take the route that will take us to the Ancud city, where we can see the San Antonio Fort; this historic place is located in the highest part of the city, built at the latest part of XVIII Century and is part of one of the last Spanish fortications in our country, the Local Churches Heritage Foundation, the Main Square, and the Central Market, this one offers many gastronomic and crafts options of the island.
We continue out trip to Dalcahue, this city is located in front of Quinchao Island
and along the coast there is a Market where you will find the traditional gastronomy. This market is special, this construction is named Palafito, because it`s built over the water in a base of wood, with an spectacular view, also to visit the Handcraft Market and walk to visit the local church that is a typical construction and is a World Heritage Site.
Later we continue our trip to Castro, that is the capital of Chiloé Island, having time to take pictures at Manuel Montt palafitos, visit the San Francisco Church in front of the main square and visit the biggest handcraft Market of the island, besides it is the traditional Gamboa viewing point you can take very nice pictures of the worldwide famous palafitos.

Recommendations: Comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunblock, sunglasses and if it rains a water resistant jacket.

Duration: 12 hours.

-Regular tour departs everyday, all year long.
-Private tour departure schedule is coordinated previously with the passenger depending on their availability.