Cruise Adventure in Chilean Patagonia

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on an action-packed adventure towards Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes, bordering Llanquihue lake. Begin your journey in Ensenada where you will start your ascent towards the volcanos, located 1240 meters above sea level. Once you’ve made it to the top, you will have time to enjoy the landscape, take pictures and appreciate the unique view of the summits, its eternal snow glaciers, Llanquihue Lake and the Pacific Ocean.

You will then have the option to enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, or to take the chairlift to reach the Glacier resort, located 1750 meters above sea level. From here, enjoy the impressive views on Llanquihue Lake. Return to your hotel and head to a local restaurant for lunch.

Later, make your way to Petrohué, located on the shore of Todos los Santos Lake, inside the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Take a quiet walk along its trails, surrounded by a green forest, the majestic Osorno volcano and the turquoise Petrohué river. From here, take in the beauty of one of the most stunning sites of the region, the Saltos de Petrohué. Return to your hotel and overnight stay in Puerto Varas.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the Skorpios Cruise terminal in Puerto Montt, where you will begin your maritime journey through Chilean waters.

Start by sailing through the archipelago of Llanquihue with sights of the city of Calbuco before making your way to Quemchi on the island of Chiloé and disembark on small boats towards the picturesque village to visit a handicraft market, cafes, the museum of the Chilean author Francisco Coloane and stroll through the beautiful streets.

Return to your cruise ship and continue sailing south along the archipelago of Chiloé, crossing the Gulf of Corcovado. Overnight on board.

Full board onboard. Continue your journey through the channels of Moraleda and Ferronave. Arrive at the fishing village of Puerto Aguirre enclosed by the Chonos archipelago, where you will walk through its charming streets, passing by a Patagonian rainforest to reach a viewpoint and take in the stunning sights.

Return to your cruise ship and continue sailing through the channels of Ferronave, Pilcomayo and Casma. Arrive at Islote Barrientos, where you will disembark into smaller boats approaching the rock formations to visit one of the largest bird colonies in Chile, counting Kelp Gulls, Rock shags, Red-legged shags and Imperial shags. Here, you will also find South American fur seals.

Afterwards, continue your journey heading south, arriving in Caleta Quesahuen or Punta Leopardos which is 20 nautical miles from the Glacier of San Rafael. Overnight on board.

Full board onboard. Continue sailing through the channel of Tempanos until you reach the San Rafael lagoon at which point the vessel will anchor 2 km from the glacier. You will then take part in a boat excursion where you will explore the icebergs of this region, weather permitting. Return to your ship and continue your journey towards Quitralco-Fjord. Overnight on board.

Full board onboard. After breakfast and docked at the Quitralco pier, enjoy thermal baths at 32° and 38°C in indoor or outdoor pools and hike along the local trails. If weather conditions permit, motor boat excursions are available in the interior of the fjord. Continue sailing to Chiloé through Moraleda and Pérez Norte channels. Overnight on board.

Full board on board. Resume your journey through the channel of Leucayec, crossing the Gulf of Corcovado. With a bit of luck, you’ll catch a glimpse of humpback and/or blue whales in the early hours of the morning.

Continue sailing along the east coast of Chiloé, arriving at Islote Conejos, in the Queilen channel. Disembarking onto small boats to visit the island inhabited by Magellan penguins and birds.

From here, continue sailing through the islands of Lemuy and Chelín. You will then arrive in Dalcahue, where you have the option of visiting the handicraft market, the church and stroll along the promenade. Return to your cruise ship for a farewell party and Captain’s Dinner. Overnight on board.

Breakfast on board. Disembark the cruise ship at the Skorpios Cruise terminal in Puerto Montt and transfer to the airport to board a flight back to Santiago. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Perhaps now would be a good time for some last minute souvenir shopping. Overnight stay in Santiago.