Cruise along the ice fields of southern Chile
Hop aboard the M/V Skorpios II for the Ruta Chonos, a breathtaking six-day cruise through the fjords, forests, picturesque fishing villages and isolated wildlife-filled islands of southern Chile. Cruise through pristine archipelagos, from Llanquihue and Chiloé to the mysterious Chonos Islands, and discover the sheer splendor of Patagonian nature, with exclusive visits to Termas Quitralco and the San Rafael Lagoon. One of the highlights is the mighty San Rafael Glacier, with its magically colored and whimsical icebergs, which regularly crumble from the glacier.
Humpback whales and sea lions
On the Chonos route, during Zodiac excursions through the narrow fjords and channels, you have a great chance of seeing sea lions, dolphins and, with some luck in the Gulf of Corcovado, blue and humpback whales. The follower lover is also sure to get his money's worth: on Islote Barrientos you can see kelp gulls, cormorants, fur seals and on Islote Conejos the Magellanic penguin.
Tips & Tops Ruta Chonos cruise:
- The M/V Skorpios II is a comfortable ship with a maximum capacity of 106 passengers and 30 crew members
- On your plate you will find Chile's rich culinary traditions: Patagonian lamb and regional specialties such as king crab, hake and Magellanic beef
- The open bar serves premium Chilean wines, pisco sours and other spirits while enjoying the breathtaking Patagonian landscape
- Along the way, interesting lectures in both Spanish and English are given
- Through canals and fjords, you will sail to San Rafael Lagoon, 2 kilometers from the glacier; later you will transfer to smaller boats to view the ice wall up close
- The capital of the quirky Chiloé island is Castro and is known for its wooden houses on stilts (palafitos)
- Relax in the 32-38 °C hot springs of Fiordo Quitralco, including optional boat ride and forest hike
- Quemchi and Dalcahue (Chiloé) has an artisan market, local museums, typical churches
- This cruise in Southern Chile can be combined well with a tour of Chile and/or Argentina
