Isles, Fjords & Peaks of Patagonia

Custom Travel | 9 Days

Venture to the lesser-explored wilds of southern Chile
Follow Darwin to Chiloé Island, home to fantastic birdlife and unique culture
Savor the breathtaking peaks of Torres del Paine National Park
Luxurious eco-friendly boutique hotels and sensational local cuisine
Culture and nature excursions led by a top-notch GeoEx trip leader

Temperate rain forests twittering with birdlife, massive glaciers spilling into azure lakes beneath gaping fjords, granite spires reaching 8,000 feet above the steppe: Southern Chile is one of the few regions that contain these disparate environments. This geography plays host to scores of unusual species, rustic village life, and human-powered adventures. We delve in, led by a sensational guide and hosted by stylish eco-lodges. If that isn’t enough variety for one trip, you can add time in Chile’s otherworldly Atacama Desert, in its enticing Wine Country, or on mysterious Easter Island.

Trip Overview

Day

1 – 2

After visiting a historic winery in Santiago, we fly to Chiloé Island, an enigmatically alluring place with sheep-covered hillsides, windswept dunes, temperate forests, and wetlands and waterways teeming with wildlife.

Day

3 – 4

Explore Chiloé’s fishing villages and ecosystems, gliding by private boat charter among stilt-perched homes, mingling with residents, and meandering through peat-filled rain forest, listening for pygmy blue whales.

Day

5

A scenic drive takes us to Puerto Montt before flying to Punta Arenas, whose historic square offers insight into the largest settlement in the Straights of Magellan.

Day

6

Some 63,000 breeding pairs of penguins reside on Magdalena Island: we commune with the endearing creatures before continuing by road to Torres del Paine National Park.

Day

7 – 8

Enjoy relaxed outings and reflective walks in Torres del Paine, marveling at majestic massifs, sparkling lakes, twisted Magellanic trees, living glaciers, and wildlife, such as guanacos, foxes, and deer.

Day

9

Return to Santiago by road and air to catch flights home or embark on additional explorations: GeoEx is happy to arrange time in Chile's Wine Country, Atacama Desert, Easter Island, or elsewhere.

Dates & Prices

Dates

Custom Trips offered November–March

Pricing

Please call for pricing.

Inclusions

Expertise of GeoEx’s travel specialists
Services of GeoEx’s in-house air reservations team
All accommodations
All ground transportation and airport transfers
Sightseeing, events, visits, and entrance fees
Most meals
Bottled water at included meals and while sightseeing
Services of a GeoEx trip leader, local guides, drivers, and other staff
Some gratuities
Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance

A Journey Built Just For You

Take customization to the next level on a journey fully tailored to you. GeoEx's destination specialists will gladly tailor this existing itinerary—or build one completely from scratch—to suit your style, interests, and time frame. Contact us to see what's possible.