Puerto Chacabuco tours

Things to do in Puerto Chacabuco

Puerto Chacabuco is your gateway to Patagonia’s wild side: fjords, forests, glaciers, and small-town life, all within reach. With a private local guide, you can make the most of your time in port, avoid the crowds, and dig deeper into what matters to you.If you’re looking for inspiration, take a look at our curated list of things to do in Puerto Chacabuco.Explore Puerto Chacabuco your wayAt ToursByLocals, we believe that how you explore is just as important as where you go. That’s why every Puerto Chacabuco tour is private, flexible, and built around you: Move at your own pace, skip the crowds, make connections and follow your curiosity. Find local guides offering private tours in Puerto Chacabuco for every interest, including:Nature & Wildlife: Hike through Parque Aikén del Sur’s lush forests or cruise the Aysén Fjord to spot dolphins and sea lions near Lobería.Day Trips: Sail to Laguna San Rafael to see the San Valentín Glacier up close, or drive the scenic loop through Río Simpson National Reserve to Coyhaique for trails, views, and a café lunch.Local Highlights: Stroll Puerto Aysén’s market, walk the riverside path, or head to Coyhaique for Plaza de Armas, artisan shops, and the Piedra del Indio viewpoint.Walking Tours & Neighborhoods: Discover the waterfront’s maritime culture or explore the Plaza de Armas area for local eateries and charm. Go deeper with a local who knows the stories behind the streets.Getting Around: Most top sights lie beyond town, so private transport is included in most tours. Just ask your guide what’s possible during your port stop.This isn’t a one-size-fits-all itinerary, you can tailor your private tour to match your interests, pace and personality with a local who knows Puerto Chacabuco inside and out.Day trip ideas from Puerto ChacabucoFrom Puerto Chacabuco, build day trips that show fjords, rivers, and small towns on the Carretera Austral, with tours paced to your time in port.- Coyhaique and Río Simpson National Reserve: a scenic loop with river canyons, lookouts, short trails to waterfalls, and Piedra del Indio, plus time in the plaza and craft market. Ideal if you want steady views, light walking, and local cheese or jam stops.- San Rafael Glacier cruise: a full‑day navigation through channels to the ice lagoon, with floating bergs and, weather permitting, a closer zodiac run near the glacier face. Best for you if big landscapes and a single, memorable highlight fit your plan.- Puerto Aysén, Lake Los Palos, and Cascada La Virgen: short drives to a calm lake for an easy shore walk or paddle, and a forested waterfall path, with time for a simple seafood or empanada lunch in town. A good pick when you prefer a low‑key day close to the port.- Fly fishing on Río Simpson or Río Mañihuales: a focused day on clear water known for trout, with timing set around hatches and daylight. Works if you want a purpose‑built outing that keeps travel time short and time on the river long.A private tour with a local guide is the best way to really get to know a place. Skip the crowds, follow your interests, and see a side of Puerto Chacabuco most travellers miss.