Ascend the legendary mirador where the real Robinson Crusoe scanned the horizon for rescue ships. A guided small-group trek through endemic cloud forest to the island's most iconic viewpoint — utterly bucket-list.
What to expect
The trail winds through dense native forest draped in ferns and mist, revealing jaw-dropping views of Cumberland Bay far below. At the summit mirador, your guide recounts the extraordinary true story of Alexander Selkirk's four years of solitude here. The descent passes stands of endemic cabbage trees found nowhere else on Earth. Total hiking time is approximately 3–4 hours round-trip.
Good to know
Pre-book directly with Far South Expeditions well in advance — this is a remote, low-capacity island. Wear solid trail shoes and carry water. Confirm your all-aboard time and allow 90 minutes' buffer for the return boat transfer to your ship.