M/V Skorpios II sails from the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Montt, a town located 1,000 km south of Santiago, which can be reached by road or air. This 6-day cruise covers 800 miles of magical waters. Enjoy visiting the age-old ice formations of the Glacier San Rafael, and sailing through the awesome archipelagos of Llanquihue and Chiloe. The channels and gulfs you visit on this tour are home to incredible territory including towns like Castro and the fishing village of Puerto Aguirre. These towns display the natural wonders of a vigorous landscape and unique wildlife. Take it all in at Fiordo Quitralco while soaking in its famed hot springs.
Highlights
Sail to the island of Chiloe and explore the picturesque local markets
Navigate through the Moraleda and Ferronave, arriving in Puerto Aguirre
Watch for humpback and blue whales while crossing the Corcovado Gulf
Visit the tidewater glacier nearest the equator, San Rafael Glacier
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Weigh anchor from Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Montt and sail through the Llanquihue archipelago. Catch sight of Calbuco city, Ancud Gulf. In the afternoon, arrive at Quemchi, Chiloe lsland. Disembark on boats at this picturesque Chilote village where you can visit the handicraft market, streets and coffees shops, also the museum house of the Chilean writer Francisco Coloane. Continue sailing to the south through the Archipelago of Chiloe and Corcovado Gulf, crossing at midnight.
Navigate through the Moraleda and Ferronave channels. Arrive at Puerto Aguirre and disembark at this fishing village. Walk through Puerto Aguirre's streets, lookouts, and the path of a rainforest, typical of the region. Sail through the Ferronave, Pilcomayo and Costa channels. In the afternoon arrive at Punta Pescadores, disembark on the beach of little stones, and enjoy a walking tour of approximately 2 km, enjoying the natural environment of the place and its fauna and flora. At night weigh anchor to Caleta Quesahuen or Punta Leopardos, 20 nautical miles from the San Rafael Glacier.
This day cross the San Rafael Lagoon entrance and Tempanos channel. In the morning the ship enters the lagoon and anchors at 2 kms from the glacier. If the weather allows, enjoy boat excursions among multi-colored icebergs. In the afternoon the ship gets closer to the glacier and the Captain sets course to the Quitralco Fjord.
Arrive in Quitralco and disembark the ship after breakfast. Take a hotspring bath nearby, where the water temperatures are about 90 degrees. If the weather allows, take a boat into the heart of the surrounding fjords. In the evening, sail towards Chiloe, navigating through the Moraleda and Perez Norte channels.
Sail through Leucayec channel, with partial views of Melinka in the Chonos1 Archipelago, which was a shelter of fearsome pirates. Spend the morning sailing the Corcovado Gulf. If conditions allow, take a boat out to search for humpback and blue whales of Alfaguaras. Continue sailing along the oriental coast of Chiloe Island. Arrive at the lslote Conejos, located at Queilén channel, and disembark for a boat expedition in the surrounding area home to Magellanic penguins and numerous birds. In the afternoon, sail between Lemuy and Chelín Islands and arrive to Dalcahue, where you can disembark and visit. Explore the handicraft market, the Church, and walk along the promenade. In the late evening sail towards Puerto Montt and enjoy a Captain's dinner, farewell party, and dance.
Day 6: Disembark in Puerto Montt
1 Breakfast
Arrive back in Puerto Montt and disembark after breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your continued independent travels.
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$2,5202-3 travelers
Atenas Deck
2 beds (1.35 x 2.00 mts), without window, private bathroom.
Acropolis Deck
2 beds (1.35 x 2.00 mts), window, private bathroom.
Parthenon Deck
2 beds (1.35 x 2.00 mts), window, private bathroom.
Olympo Deck
Double matrimonial bed, window, private bathroom. Exit and window to a covered external hallway.
Athos Deck
Double matrimonial bed, window, private bathroom. Exit and window to an uncovered external deck.
Olympo Junior Suite
Queen bed, window, private bathroom. Exit and window to a covered external hallway.
Olympo Master Suite
King bed, panoramic window, private bathroom. Exit to a covered external hallway.
Initial deposit is 35%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
We were referred by a satisfied client and the booking of the trip was everything we wanted to do, and they listened to the types of hotels, sightseeing, etc. we wanted to do.
Jan S
4 weeks ago
Rapa Nui was on my bucket list for a long time so I worried that it would not meet my expectations. Our tour could not have been better. Our guide was knowledgeable and professional with an understanding of the island that made it come alive. I would and have recommended this trip to everyone that will listen.
elisa wright
1 month ago
Mary Curry is the BEST! I have worked with her for multiple family trips for over 10 years, and she is responsive, works within your preferences and budget, has great suggestions and has personal travel experience at many of the locations. We prefer active family vacations and Adventure Life and Mary Curry make sure that is what we get!
Heather Spanbauer
1 month ago
My tour operator was helpful. Unfortunately she was unable to get my single-supplement canceled. Not too many tours charge for that anymore and I almost canceled my trip because of that.
Joel
2 months ago
Excellent communication and coordination for our proposed trip. It couldn't have been smoother, and any question we did have was rapidly addressed. It has made the whole process nearly seamless.
