The islands of Chile are as varied as landscapes
can be. Easter
Island has a Polynesian culture that may have it's
roots from South America. Identifiable stone statues called
moai are surrounded by volcanic formations. Scuba
diving, horseback
riding, and archaeological
tours are attractions on the island.
Robinson
Crusoe Island is even more remote with green hills
and fantastic unspoiled dive sites and shipwrecks. Named
by Daniel Defoe's book, it's a mountainous island paradise
few travelers visit. Walk the rugged trails of the heavily
forested interior to visit the sights of the island and
for glimpses of the bird and wildlife. SCUBA diving here
offers opportunities for wreck diving.
Often visited as a day trip from the Lakes
Region, Chiloe
Island is a rural community with a distinct culture,
unique architecture, sweeping vistas, tasty local dishes,
sea
kayaking and wildlife. Well worth a stop over to gather
insight of the area and the people, the accommodations
are comfortable. Sea Kayakers may wish to join a 3 to
7 night program for days filled with unique landscapes
and varying conditions.
Tierra
del Fuego is the largest island in South America,
separated by the Strait of Magellan from the mainland,
and divided between Chile and Argentina. Although more
touristed on the Argentina
side, from Punta Arenas board the ferry over the Straits
of Magellan to Puerto Porvenir to tour the Chilean Fireland
as a day trip with a flight back. Fisherman will want
to experience the remote fishing
at Tierra
del Fuego Lodge on the Rassmussen River. They will
transport their guests throughout the area for a variety
of conditions and types of fish.
Although island hopping is not what comes
first to mind when visiting Chile,
please contact
us if you would like to incoporate one or more of
the varied islands into your next Chile adventure.
