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The Lago Llanquihue launch sailing on the lake in front of snow-capped Osorno Volcano

Boat trips

Sail Lake Llanquihue and the Maullín River

Three fully equipped boats for sailing and fishing: two on Chile’s second-largest lake and one on the Maullín River.

The yacht Lithium anchored at sunset, with snow-capped Osorno Volcano and a full moon over the forest

Yacht Lithium

Built mainly for ethical recreational trolling: a single hook dressed with thread and feathers, fly-style, with all fishing gear included. It also runs the Playa Niklitschek and Llanquihue trips, 2 hours each, and longer trips of 2, 4 or 8 hours, or 2 days.

Capacity: 10 passengers + captain and crew guideShort trips: CLP 18,000 per personLong trips: ask us

Every comfort on board: restroom, kitchen, dining area, beds, TV, 220 V power and a grill at the stern.

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The 12-meter Lago Llanquihue launch, with a white hull, wooden cabin and artwork of Osorno Volcano and a troutNew this season

Lago Llanquihue launch

Renovated for this season: now 12 meters long, with more room on board. Two sightseeing trips along the lakeshore: Playa Niklitschek and the town of Llanquihue. Restroom on board and a small shop with drinks and snacks.

Capacity: 37 passengersLength: 12 mPrice: CLP 18,000 per person
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The Río Maullín boat with a family on board wearing life jackets, seen from the air

Río Maullín boat

Navigate the Maullín River through native forest, departing from our own riverside base. Ethical fly fishing trips and outings to discover the river’s plants and wildlife.

  • Wildlife watching · up to 6 peopleCLP 95,000 per hour
  • Fly fishing, 4 hours · 2 anglersCLP 275,000
  • Fly fishing, 8 hours · 2 anglers · snack includedCLP 580,000

Prices are per trip. Wildlife watching: price for the whole boat. Fly fishing: price for 2 people, with all fishing gear included; only on the Maullín River.

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Classic trips on the Lago Llanquihue launch or the yacht Lithium

Sightseeing trips along the lakeshore, leaving from and returning to our Rilamar pier in Puerto Varas. Same price on both boats; both have a restroom on board.

Playa Niklitschek

CLP 18,000 per person
Duration: 1 h 20 min on the launch · 2 h on the Lithium
  1. Departure from the Rilamar pier and across the bay
  2. Punta La Fábrica
  3. Club de Rodeo
  4. Puerto Chalhuaco
  5. Off the Minte estuary
  6. Playa Hermosa and Playa Niklitschek
  7. Return to the Rilamar pier in Puerto Varas

Town of Llanquihue and the source of the Maullín River

CLP 18,000 per person
Duration: approx. 1 h 45 min on the launch · 2 h on the LithiumStop: 20 minutes in Llanquihue
  1. Departure from the Rilamar pier
  2. Molino Viejo and the lake’s west shore
  3. The lake’s outlet: source of the Maullín River
  4. 20-minute stop at the Llanquihue pier, facing the start of the river
  5. Return to the Rilamar pier in Puerto Varas

New this season

Special trips on the Lago Llanquihue launch

At its new 12-meter length, the launch reaches farther across the lake, and on request it also goes to sea. Ask us for prices and departures.

  • Río PescadoSouth shore of the lake
  • EnsenadaAt the foot of Osorno Volcano
  • TotoralFrom Puerto Varas
  • DomeykoFrom Puerto Varas or Frutillar
  • Isla de los BajosFrom Frutillar
  • Bahía RinconesFrom Frutillar
  • Sea fishing tripsOn request · about 7 hours · price depends on group size and type of snack
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Life aboard the Lithium

Every comfort in an all-wood cabin: restroom, kitchen, dining area, beds, TV and 220 V power. Fishing gear on board for ethical recreational trolling with a single dressed hook, and a grill at the stern for a barbecue in the middle of the lake. Ideal for long trips of up to 2 days.

Inside the Lithium: wooden cabin with seats, fishing rods and fly-tying gear Grill at the stern of the Lithium at sunset, with Osorno Volcano and the moon behind
The guide points out the native forest on the riverbank during a trip
Guide on board
Ducks flying low over the water in front of the Maullín River forest
River birds
Crystal-clear water of the Maullín River with sunken logs under the riverside forest
Crystal-clear water
Tall native forest trunks seen from below
Native forest

Routes and prices at a glance

Playa NiklitschekLaunch (1 h 20 min) or Lithium (2 h) · CLP 18,000 per person
Llanquihue and the source of the Maullín RiverLaunch (1 h 45 min) or Lithium (2 h) · CLP 18,000 per person
Long trips and ethical trolling on the Lithium2, 4 or 8 hours, or 2 days · ask for a price
Ethical fly fishing on the Maullín RiverRío Maullín boat · 2 anglers · 4 h CLP 275,000 · 8 h CLP 580,000 with snack
Maullín River plants and wildlifeWildlife watching · whole boat, up to 6 people · CLP 95,000 per hour
Special trips and sea tripsLago Llanquihue launch · ask for a price

Conditions: “Rilamar staff will not be responsible for installing and securing cargo on their vessels, but the captain may recommend changes for stability reasons.” All trips depend on weather and lake conditions.

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