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Discover Chile & the Chilean Fjords

Discover Chile’s dramatic coast and the bohemian seaport of Valparaíso, a vibrant, open-air gallery of street artists and home to romantic-poet Pablo Neruda. Travel to Puerto Montt, a fishing port set amidst the stunning, snowcapped volcanoes of the Lakes District. From Castro, a village on remote Chiloé Isla, with its World Heritage-listed wooden churches and nearby colony of both Magellenic and Humbolt penguins. See the wilderness of Tierra del Fuego and the chance to round Cape Horn on what is truly a Discovery Voyage.

Enjoy the ultra-luxury of Scenic Eclipse as it sails through an enchanted world of fjords and archipelagos carved by the Patagonian Ice Sheet, draped in temperate rainforest and unique wildlife, from migrating blue, grey and humpback whales, dolphins and beaches abundant with fur and elephant seals. Whether you like a relaxed pace or plan to fit in as much as possible, Scenic Freechoice offers a diverse, truly all-inclusive range of activities to choose from. In Valparaiso, take an art walk through its labyrinth of cobbled streets, travel to Casablanca Valley to taste some of Chile’s finest wines, or visit Viña del Mar, renowned for its parks, palaces and museum. In Puerto Montt, Scenic Freechoice offers the chance to visit the very German town of Puerto Vargas on stunning Lake Llanquihue, with commanding views of Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes (both active), or explore the enchanting lakeside retreat of Frutillar, with its family owned Felmer Colonial Museum and world-class performing arts centre. Our Scenic Journey Designers handpick experiences, depending on voyages and local performances, that will take you into the cultural heart of Patagonia. It might be traditional dance and song, or canoe paddling displays by descendants of the seafaring, hunter-gatherer Yaghan people.

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A Chilean Fjords B Puerto Varas, Chile C Casablanca Valley, Chile D Castro, Chiloe Island, Chile E Hanga Roa (Easter Island)

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Travelling deeper into the Chilean fjords, join our Discovery Team and local guides on daily excursions, from whale watching in the Gulf of Corcovado (one of only four known feeding grounds for pygmy blue whales) or visit Chiloé National Park to walk amongst southern beech or magnificent native conifer forests. The mostly flat wooden boardwalk of the El Tepual Trail introduces us to beautiful Coihües, Mañios and Cipreses trees. Explore the remote Chilean Islands, at the far reaches of the Pacific. Immerse in the archaeological phenomena of Easter Island, known for its mysterious moai statues made of volcanic stone. Discover the real Robinson Crusoe Island, a small volcanic island boasting endemic flora and fauna akin to that of the Galápagos. Whether viewing with in-suite binoculars from your private verandah, using a Swarovski telescope in the Observation Lounge or out on a Zodiac with your Discovery naturalist, watch for red-legged cormorants, kelp geese and Fuegian steamer ducks. Marvel at cute marine otters and their pups. Along the south coast of Tierra del Fuego, explore fjords into Cordillera Darwin, the spectacular tail of the Andes whose glaciers are the ice factory for ‘bergy bits’, fill the channels below. Cape Horn is where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet, observe the skill of our Captain, crew and Discovery Team as they guide us ashore (weather permitting) to climb steps up to the lighthouse and albatross sculpture. Depending on your Discovery Voyage, Scenic Eclipse will either make its way up the Beagle Channel to the bustling town of Ushuaia, or continue up the Atlantic Coast to Punta Arenas, a seaport on Magellan Strait. With Scenic Freechoice, join a local guide on a walking tour, delve into the region’s history at Fort Bulnes, examine a full-size replica of Magellan’s galleon at the Museo Nao Victoria or visit an estancia to learn of life on the land. The choice is yours. BACK TO CONTENTS