Patagonia by Sea (trip)
Patagonia by Sea
- Santiago Airport, Santiago, Chile
- Boats, Barges & Small Ship Cruises
“Our local tour guides were wonderful. We had some great hikes and learned a lot about the area and local… ”
| from $2,525* per person | 9 Days | October-April |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 4 | |
| Operator: Adventure Life Journeys | 8 people max | |
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Locations visited/nearby
Chiloe Island , 5N motor yacht Cahuella , remote island villages , Pumalin Park , Puerto Varas, Chile, South America, Patagonia
2 testimonials about this trip
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Reviewer: C. Kesti
located in
Silverdale,
WA
Jan, 2007
Our local tour guides were wonderful. We had some great hikes and learned a lot about the area and local islands. We loved meeting the local family for dinner! The boat crew was the best--the food was fabulous, well thought out and excuted! What a wonderful tour--we were very lucky to have such great weather, not to mention the comet we saw one clear night. I would recommend this trip to anyone interested in exploring the northern fjords of Chile. Many wonderful memories were made on this trip and it will be talked about for years to come. We had exciting surprises everywhere we looked, some thanks to the crew, and many from the nature of Chile. One afternoon my husband was invited by the crew and other local Chileans to a soccer match on one of the small islands. It was truly one of the highlights of his trip. This trip was everyhing we expected and more!
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Reviewer: D. Winslow
located in
Chevy Chase,
MD
Jan, 2004
The trip on the Cahuella was fantastic! The crew was made up of the nicest people and they treated the group so well. Our family group was made up of a wide range of ages from 8-88, and everyone had a wonderful time. The food was delicious. The crew and guide were just really terrific and very helpful with our elderly mother-in-law and she had a wonderful time. When she got tired someone would go back with her and there was always someone available to lend a hand. The guide was very knowledgeable about the birds and animals. The boat very nice - clean, well kept and well run. Nothing fazed the tour operator, always very calm and courteous. We enjoyed the trip so much that we are ready to plan another tour with Adventure Life!
1 testimonial about the provider, Adventure Life Journeys:
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Reviewer: S. Cook
located in
Santa Barbara,
CA
USA
Adventure Life is one of the few organizations in the world that get what matters most - customers. Your staff and services were excellent and of quality. It is clear that everyone at Adventure Life loves what they do and do what they love.
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
- May accommodate certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Santiago lodgeDay 2 Puerto Varas (B) lodge
This morning you fly south to the port town of Puerto Montt then transfer to Puerto Varas to begin your Chile travels. This charming city is located on Lake Llanquihue and offers plenty of opportunities to take in Chile's mountainous, snow-capped sites. The afternoon is yours to explore the region and the city's historic buildings, which offer an interesting look into the lives of the early German settlers who made this area their home during the 19th century. At night, you will rest soundly in this peaceful city before traveling to the Island of Chiloe in the morning.
Days 3-5 Island of Chiloe - Chile by Sea (3B,3L,3D) lodge
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Early this morning you are greeted by your guide and transferred by ferry to the island of Chiloe, renowned for its folklore, traditional farming and fishing culture, rich wildlife, and charming residents.
Over the next few days, we’ll explore the area—Ancud, with its traditional crafts; the island penguin colony of Punihuil; small islands inhabited by hardy fisher-families, who will show us the famous Chiloe hospitality; and the protected bay of Mechuque Island, with its traditional palafitos (wooden houses built on stilts with boat parking underneath) resting just above the water.
Days 6-7 Pumalin Park (2B,2L,2D) lodge
As you cross the Gulf of Ancud towards the glacier-covered Andes to the east, you leave all sign of the charming villages and culture you've encountered these past few days. Your destination is the magnificent 600,000-acre Pumalin Park on the Chilean mainland. A variety of marine life often accompanies your crossing, so watch for leaping dolphins and curious sea lions along the way! Reaching the mainland, the mist-shrouded walls of Quintupeu Fjord rise sharply from the sea, looming 4,500 feet above as you drop anchor. This is a perfect spot for exploring upriver with the zodiac or taking some time onshore to enjoy the sweeping coastal views and quiet majesty of Patagonia.
The next day you will continue exploring this remote corner of Pumalin Park. Undisturbed tracts of temperate rainforest stretch for miles around you, clear rivers of glacial runoff rush toward the sea, and the prolific birdlife shares its song throughout the park. Your exploration this evening reveals one of the area's hidden treasures - a thermally heated river running through the forest, with numerous pools for you to soak in.
Day 8 Return Puerto Varas (B,L) lodge
You end your voyage in the town of Hornopirén at the foot of the volcano of the same name. After a farewell lunch with your crew you'll finish your Patagonia cruise and continue overland to Puerto Varas for the night.
Day 9 Santiago / Return Home (B)
Catch your flight to Santiago and connecting flights homeward, or with a bit more time you can continue your Patagonia travels by rafting or mountain biking in the Lakes District, helping a Mapuche family with the annual Araucaria seed harvest, exploring the Atacama Desert, hiking in Torres del Paine National Park or cruising around Tierra del Fuego to Argentina.
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