South America
Chile's Wild Pacific: Patagonia, Juan Fernández and Easter Island
Chile's Wild Pacific: Patagonia, Juan Fernández and Easter Island
Sail from the fjords, forests and volcanic landscapes of Chilean Patagonia into the vast South Pacific on a voyage linking remote islands, remarkable wildlife and rich maritime cultures. Explore the ancient alerce forests of Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park, the colorful port city of Valparaíso and the isolated Juan Fernández Archipelago, where endemic species and dramatic volcanic landscapes thrive far from the mainland. Along the way, search for whales, dolphins, seabirds and sea lions while exploring rugged coastlines by Zodiac. The voyage culminates on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), where towering *moai *and ancient ceremonial sites reveal the ingenuity and enduring legacy of the Rapa Nui people.
Route Map
Gallery
1 photo
Voyage Overview
Sail from the fjords, forests and volcanic landscapes of Chilean Patagonia into the vast South Pacific on a voyage linking remote islands, remarkable wildlife and rich maritime cultures. Explore the ancient alerce forests of Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park, the colorful port city of Valparaíso and the isolated Juan Fernández Archipelago, where endemic species and dramatic volcanic landscapes thrive far from the mainland. Along the way, search for whales, dolphins, seabirds and sea lions while exploring rugged coastlines by Zodiac. The voyage culminates on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), where towering *moai *and ancient ceremonial sites reveal the ingenuity and enduring legacy of the Rapa Nui people.
Highlight
- Walk among the monumental moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) alongside archaeologists who reveal the history, symbolism and engineering behind the island's most iconic cultural sites
- Explore the remote Juan Fernández Archipelago, including Robinson Crusoe and Alejandro Selkirk Islands, rich in endemic wildlife, volcanic landscapes and castaway history
- Discover the ancient alerce forests of Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park, one of the largest protected wilderness areas in Chilean Patagonia
- Search for whales, dolphins, penguins, seabirds and sea lions while sailing Chile’s rugged Pacific coast and wildlife-rich offshore islands
- Experience the vibrant maritime culture and UNESCO-listed hillsides of Valparaíso, one of South America’s most colorful historic port cities
