The itinerary frames a bold voyage from October 28 to November 10, guided by Navy Blue Travel. The journey centers on nature’s most breathtaking and majestic features: glaciers, mountain ranges, pristine lakes, cascading waterfalls, and towering peaks. Chilean Patagonia emerges as a truly unforgettable destination in this travel experience.
The expedition is led by Josep María Palau, director of VIAJAR magazine. A photographer, journalist, and university professor, Palau has long followed a calling to explore the world, whether as a special envoy in conflict zones or as a collaborator with leading travel publications. [citation: VIAJAR]
traditional charm
The journey begins in the city, Santiago. This cosmopolitan capital blends modern energy with deep-rooted tradition. Travelers will uncover the city’s origins and visit emblematic sites such as Plaza de Armas, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Post Office building, the Municipality of Santiago, and the Palacio de La Moneda, the seat of government, along with the historic center’s timeless neighborhoods. A stroll through Parque Forestal leads to the Bellavista district, a bohemian hub, and a climb up San Cristóbal Hill offers the city’s best panoramic views. [citation: VIAJAR]
Mandatory destinations
From there, the route moves to Valparaíso and Black Island, two places linked to Pablo Neruda. Valparaíso, founded in the 16th century and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, enchants with its distinctive architecture, labyrinthine streets, and stairways, including the house museum La Sebastiana dedicated to the poet. On Isla Negra, visitors can explore Neruda’s lifelong collections. [citation: VIAJAR]
Other must-see stops include Puerto Montt, where Angelmó Bay and the market captivate visitors, and Puerto Varas, a town bordered by rose gardens and views of Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno Volcano. The city of Petrohué offers stunning turquoise river waterfalls. [citation: VIAJAR]
Greater Chiloé Island is on the agenda as well, with Quemchi and its dramatic bridge connecting Aucar islets to Chiloé, the World Heritage Church sites, and the towns of Tenaún and Dalcahue offering a glimpse into island life. [citation: VIAJAR]
Chilean lakes, fjords and glaciers
The expedition continues to the famed Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve since 1978. Spanning over 142,000 hectares, this region is renowned for dramatic Andean peaks, expansive glaciers such as Grey, and spectacular lagoons and waterfalls like Pehoé, Nordenskjöld, and Sarmiento. The flora and fauna here create a living canvas that feels almost cinematic. [citation: VIAJAR]
At the same destination, a Skorpios III cruise sails into Almirante Montt Bay, Kirke Narrows, and Pitt Channel. The voyage weaves through fjords such as Guillard, Calvo, and the Montañas, visiting glaciers including Amalia, El Brujo, Alsina, Herman, and Zamudio. An expedition framed by ice, water, and mountains—an unforgettable capstone of the Patagonian experience. [citation: VIAJAR]
The journey of your life
In this way, the VIAJAR Expedition to Chilean Patagonia becomes the latest entry in a series of legendary ventures sponsored by VIAJAR magazine, inspired by the adventurous spirit of early explorers. The collection of journeys spans Tanzania and Kenya, Yunnan and Tibet, Myanmar, Malaysia and Singapore, Antarctica, and Japan, offering immersive experiences that invite travelers to engage with local culture, cuisine, history, and traditions up close. [citation: VIAJAR]
Prospective travelers will find comprehensive details about flights, accommodations, price, itinerary, and the full program on the official VIAJAR expeditions page. [citation: VIAJAR]