About the expedition
Our expedition begins in Puerto Aguirre, entering the northernmost reaches of the Chonos Archipelago and sailing through one of the most complex and remote geographies of Patagonia.
The route will take us towards Bahía Marta, where hot springs meet the forests and mountains of Puyuhuapi Channel. We will continue to Puerto Cisnes and Puyuhuapi, exploring their fjords and having the opportunity to bathe in the hot springs, before continuing to Playa Bonita and Puerto Gala, small communities appearing among channels and mountains like true refuges in the archipelago.
From there we will venture deeper into this territory, sailing towards Posa de Oro and Melimoyu in the shadow of the mountains and their great summits, before continuing towards Raúl Marín Balmaceda and the waters of Tictoc. The expedition will continue south through a landscape where the mainland begins to fragment into islands, channels and fjords, until we reach Melinka. From there we will sail towards Jechica Island, one of the great refuges of our journey, before returning to Puerto Aguirre.
Throughout the journey we will discover different expressions of the same territory: hot springs hidden among forests, deep fjords, mountains, remote islands and small communities whose lives remain closely connected to the sea. This is an expedition to sail beyond the usual routes and understand the geography from the water.
The expedition
An expedition into the northern Chonos, where the mountains descend into the ocean and rivers flow between islands, forests and fjords. From the waters of the Palena to the untouched landscapes of Tictoc and Melimoyu, we will explore one of the most remote and striking geographies of Patagonia.
A hidden refuge among forests and calm waters, ideal for anchoring in complete tranquillity and discovering natural hot springs in the Patagonian wilderness. A moment of rest in a remote, untouched setting.
An opportunity to pause our sailing and give ourselves over to rest: hot springs, forest and mountains meet in a unique setting, ideal for relaxing and recharging during the journey.
An authentic Patagonian pause: preparing a barbecue by the sea, beside the vessel, with the fire burning and the untouched landscape as its setting.
A spectacular encounter with a humpback whale while sailing through the Gulf of Corcovado, as we approach Raúl Marín Balmaceda, among open waters, islands and mountains of Patagonia.
Puerto Aguirre – Bahía Marta
Sailing through the labyrinth of Aysén's channels, among wooded islands, mountains and sheltered waters, entering Patagonia at its most remote.
Bahía Marta – Puyuhuapi
Journey north through channels and fjords, surrounded by evergreen forests and mountains that fall directly into the sea.
Puyuhuapi – Puerto Gala
Sailing deep into Patagonian fjords, among untouched nature and small isolated settlements, with a strong sense of expedition.
Puerto Gala – Melimoyu
Setting out towards the great landscape of Melimoyu Volcano, sailing among open islands and channels where the scale of the territory begins to assert itself.
Melimoyu – Puerto Raúl Marín Balmaceda
Sailing through remote waters towards one of the most isolated settlements in northern Patagonia, among forests, estuaries and channels.
Puerto Raúl Marín Balmaceda – Tic Toc
Journey towards Tic Toc Fjord, entering an almost untouched territory of impenetrable forests, mountains and waters rich in natural life.
Tic Toc – Melinka
Sailing through the northernmost reaches of the Chonos Archipelago, crossing channels and islands where ocean and Patagonia meet in their purest form.
Melinka – Jechica Island
Journey towards more sheltered and remote waters, among wooded islands and channels, with strong possibilities of marine wildlife sightings.
Jechica Island – Puerto Aguirre
A final stretch of sailing through the Chonos labyrinth, bringing the expedition to a close among islands, fjords and wild landscapes before returning to Puerto Aguirre.
Indicative minimum duration: 9 days, to be determined with the Captain according to the group and conditions.
Chonos Norte Cordillera is a territory where the mountains descend into the ocean, forming a labyrinth of channels and islands that has kept some of Patagonia's most extraordinary landscapes isolated for centuries. The Captain adjusts the route according to the conditions of the day.
Vessels
Subject to availability and coordination with the Captain.
CatamaranRegion
Aysén
YachtRegion
Los Lagos · Chiloé
CatamaranRegion
Aysén
YachtRegion
Aysén
Private charter · Aysén / Chonos Norte Cordillera
Tell us how many days you have available and what you are looking for — natural hot springs, whale sightings or the complete archipelago experience.
Enquire about this expeditionVoyages in the Chiloé Islands, Aysén, Magallanes, Juan Fernández
The final frontier of the southern fjords.
