Castro: all 8 tours and excursions for your cruise

See the striped Magellan penguins at Isla Conejos. Leave the pier and head south to Queilen, one of the small towns that composes the Chiloé island. Board a private boat and navigate to Isla Conejos (one hour in each direction), where a colony of Magellan penguins live. On the way it is possible to observe dolphins, sea lions, and different types of birds. After the observing the penguins from the island (no landing) navigation back to Queilen. Embark on your...

The incredible Chiloé National Park is located by the Pacific Ocean, 58 km South from Castro town and includes zones of dunes, Valdivian temperate rain forests, swamps, and peat bogs. Drive 90 scenic minutes to the park, noting that though the road is paved, it has many curves, so driving is quite slow. Leave the pier to head South passing next to Chonchi town. Only 9 km before reaching the Park, drive along Huillinco and Cucao Lakes. Throughout this trip, learn about the...

Take a tour of Chiloé Island and learn of the distinctive history, architecture and heritage of this charming place, particularly its many churches. Leave the pier to drive to Nercon church, finally open after years of restoration - admire its lovingly renovated woodwork and take some pictures. Continue towards Chonchi, the "three-story town" with its uniquely constructed houses arranged on steps on the hillside. The town was founded as a Jesuit missionary residence...

Explore the unique history of Chiloé Island on this roving, colorful tour of several villages. Leaving Castro, head into the verdant countryside for a 20-minute drive through rolling farms and bird-filled wetlands towards to the picturesque fishing village of Dalcahue. This port is filled with colorful boats at anchor that work in fishing, crabbing, diving and transport throughout the islands of the archipelago off the coast. A block away from the port is the wooden church that...

Experience the spectacular natural beauty and grandeur of Chiloe National Park on-foot during this scenic and informative, half-day hiking excursion. Castro, Chonchi Town, Huillinco Lake, Cucao Village and Lake Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive to Chiloe National Park, located by the Pacific Ocean approximately (58 kilometres) south of Castro Town. En route, pass by Chonchi Town, and drive along the lakes of Huillinco and Cucao. Throughout this...

Embrace the Old World charm of Quinchao Island during this panoramic, half-day excursion via coach and boat. Dalcahue, Llaullao, Chapel and Ferry-Ride Depart the pier for the short drive to Dalcahue, a picturesque village located approximately 12.5 miles (about 20 kilometres) north of Castro. En route, pass by the colourful hamlet of Llaullao, home to 'tejuelas'-roofed houses and a beautiful chapel in a lovely setting. Upon arrival in Dalcahue, proceed to the ferry-boat...

Discover why Chiloé Island is renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage Site churches during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion. Gamboa Bridge, Wooden Houses and Vilipulli Church Depart the pier for the short drive to the Gamboa Bridge and admire the typical 'palafitos', or wooden houses, which are built on stilts above the water. After crossing the Gamboa Bridge, continue on to the village of Vilipulli for a visit to the Vilipulli Church, a National Monument built...

Explore some of the many iconic landmarks of Chiloé Island during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion. Nercon Church, Castro and San Francisco Church Depart the pier for the short drive to the Nercon Church. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to the Nercon Church, Chiloé Island is renowned for its many other iconic wooden churches dating from the late-Colonial period. Leaving the Nercon Church, re-board...