Darwin´s Route from Ushuaia

An epic 9-day round-trip voyage from Ushuaia. Revisit the route of Charles Darwin, sailing to Punta Arenas and back, and discover the glaciers, wildlife, and history of Tierra del Fuego.


Chilean Fjords
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Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
Language: English speaking voyage

This is a round-trip route. Excursions are subject to weather conditions, and animal sightings cannot be guaranteed. In September and April, some excursions are replaced by alternatives, such as a short walk to a nearby glacier or a visit to Marta Island. The ship operator reserves the right to alter the itinerary for passenger safety.


Included


Embark on a unique 9-day round-trip voyage from Ushuaia that follows the historical route of Charles Darwin through the heart of Tierra del Fuego. Your expedition will take you through the mythical Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan, immersing you in a world of impressive glaciers, lush sub-Antarctic forests, and a rich history of native cultures and legendary explorers. You’ll have the unforgettable opportunity to disembark at Cape Horn National Park, weather permitting, to experience the magic of walking at one of the world's southernmost points.

This journey is a perfect blend of exploration and discovery, with a visit to the city of Punta Arenas on the return leg of the trip. You’ll explore magnificent glaciers descending from the Darwin Mountain Range, take Zodiac excursions to see Magellanic penguins and other wildlife, and witness dramatic calving glaciers in Pia Fjord. This extensive itinerary allows for a deep and intimate look into the channels and fjords of Chilean Patagonia, making it a profound and memorable experience for those seeking natural wonder and a connection to history.

Highlights:
Revisit the historical route of Charles Darwin in Tierra del Fuego.
Disembark at the mythical Cape Horn National Park, if weather conditions permit.
Sail through the spectacular "Glacier Alley" in the Beagle Channel.
Witness a colony of Magellanic penguins on Magdalena Island.
Enjoy a day in Punta Arenas, the historical starting point of many explorations.

Itinerary

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© CAU
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Day 1: Ushuaia
Check-in and embarkation
Check-in at the office of Tolkeyen Patagonia Turismo between 10:00 and 17:00 hrs, to embark at 18:00 hrs. After a welcome toast, the ship will sail into the Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan.

Day 2: Cape Horn & Wulaia Bay
Landings at the end of the world
Sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to reach Cape Horn National Park, where a landing will be attempted if weather permits. In the afternoon, disembark at Wulaia Bay, a historic site of the native Yagans canoeists.

Day 3: Pia Glacier & Porter Glacier
Navigating the Glacier Alley
Sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter Pia Fjord and disembark for a viewpoint of Pia Glacier. In the afternoon, take a Zodiac navigation to get up close to the impressive Porter Glacier without disembarking.

Day 4: Águila Glacier & Cóndor Glacier
Glacier trekking and navigation
Navigate the Cockburn Channel to enter Agostini Sound, where you will appreciate the glaciers descending from the Darwin Mountain Range. Disembark for a walk around a lagoon formed by the melting of the Águila Glacier. In the afternoon, approach the Cóndor Glacier via a Zodiac cruise.

Day 5: Magdalena Island & Punta Arenas
Penguins and arrival in Punta Arenas
Disembark at Magdalena Island to see a colony of Magellanic penguins, weather permitting. In September and April, this is replaced by a landing on Marta Island to see sea lions. Arrive in Punta Arenas at 12:30 hrs to explore the city. Boarding for the return trip will be at 18:00 hrs.

Day 6: Ainsworth Bay & Tuckers Islets
Glaciers and penguins on the return leg
Arrive near Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay to learn how life resurfaces after the ice has melted and hike through a Magellanic forest. Then, visit the Tuckers Islets from the Zodiacs to see Magellanic penguins and cormorants.

Day 7: Pia Glacier & Glacier Alley
A spectacle of ice and mountains
Sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in Pia Fjord for a viewpoint of Pia Glacier. Afterwards, you will continue sailing through the "Glacier Alley" to enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the ship.

Day 8: Cape Horn & Wulaia Bay
Second chance for a legendary landing
Sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay, arriving again at Cape Horn National Park, where a landing will be attempted if weather permits. In the afternoon, disembark at Wulaia Bay for another unique excursion.

Day 9: Ushuaia
Disembarkation
The ship will sail back into Argentine waters and dock in Ushuaia. You will disembark at 08:30 hrs, ending your journey.

Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia
Check-in and embarkation
Check-in at the office of Tolkeyen Patagonia Turismo between 10:00 and 17:00 hrs, to embark at 18:00 hrs. After a welcome toast, the ship will sail into the Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan.

Day 2: Cape Horn & Wulaia Bay
Landings at the end of the world
Sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to reach Cape Horn National Park, where a landing will be attempted if weather permits. In the afternoon, disembark at Wulaia Bay, a historic site of the native Yagans canoeists.

Day 3: Pia Glacier & Porter Glacier
Navigating the Glacier Alley
Sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter Pia Fjord and disembark for a viewpoint of Pia Glacier. In the afternoon, take a Zodiac navigation to get up close to the impressive Porter Glacier without disembarking.

Day 4: Águila Glacier & Cóndor Glacier
Glacier trekking and navigation
Navigate the Cockburn Channel to enter Agostini Sound, where you will appreciate the glaciers descending from the Darwin Mountain Range. Disembark for a walk around a lagoon formed by the melting of the Águila Glacier. In the afternoon, approach the Cóndor Glacier via a Zodiac cruise.

Day 5: Magdalena Island & Punta Arenas
Penguins and arrival in Punta Arenas
Disembark at Magdalena Island to see a colony of Magellanic penguins, weather permitting. In September and April, this is replaced by a landing on Marta Island to see sea lions. Arrive in Punta Arenas at 12:30 hrs to explore the city. Boarding for the return trip will be at 18:00 hrs.

Day 6: Ainsworth Bay & Tuckers Islets
Glaciers and penguins on the return leg
Arrive near Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay to learn how life resurfaces after the ice has melted and hike through a Magellanic forest. Then, visit the Tuckers Islets from the Zodiacs to see Magellanic penguins and cormorants.

Day 7: Pia Glacier & Glacier Alley
A spectacle of ice and mountains
Sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in Pia Fjord for a viewpoint of Pia Glacier. Afterwards, you will continue sailing through the "Glacier Alley" to enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the ship.

Day 8: Cape Horn & Wulaia Bay
Second chance for a legendary landing
Sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay, arriving again at Cape Horn National Park, where a landing will be attempted if weather permits. In the afternoon, disembark at Wulaia Bay for another unique excursion.

Day 9: Ushuaia
Disembarkation
The ship will sail back into Argentine waters and dock in Ushuaia. You will disembark at 08:30 hrs, ending your journey.


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© CAU
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Dates & Rates


Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 04 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2025 (3245)
AAA Superior
$8,363
AA Superior
$7,841
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$7,013
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$6,473
A Magallanes Deck
$5,933
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 01 Nov 2025 - 09 Nov 2025 (3248)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 09 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 (3250)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 13 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 (3251)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 17 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025 (3252)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 21 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025 (3246)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 25 Nov 2025 - 03 Dec 2025 (3247)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 29 Nov 2025 - 07 Dec 2025 (3249)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 03 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2025 (4064)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 07 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 (4067)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 11 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 (4068)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 15 Dec 2025 - 23 Dec 2025 (4069)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 19 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 (4070)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 23 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (4071)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 27 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2025 (4072)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 31 Dec 2025 - 08 Jan 2026 (4073)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 04 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2026 (4074)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 08 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2026 (4075)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 12 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2026 (4076)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 20 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2026 (4077)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 28 Jan 2026 - 05 Feb 2026 (4086)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 01 Feb 2026 - 09 Feb 2026 (4078)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 05 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 (4079)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 09 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026 (4080)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 13 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026 (4081)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 17 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2026 (4082)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 21 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026 (4083)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 25 Feb 2026 - 05 Mar 2026 (4084)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 05 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 (4085)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 09 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2026 (4087)
AAA Superior
$12,469
AA Superior
$11,533
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,553
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,833
A Magallanes Deck
$8,293
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 17 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 (4088)
AAA Superior
$8,363
AA Superior
$7,841
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$7,013
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$6,473
A Magallanes Deck
$5,933
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 21 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2026 (4089)
AAA Superior
$8,363
AA Superior
$7,841
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$7,013
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$6,473
A Magallanes Deck
$5,933
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 29 Mar 2026 - 06 Apr 2026 (4090)
AAA Superior
$7,273
AA Superior
$6,823
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,950
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$5,500
A Magallanes Deck
$5,050
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 03 Jan 2027 - 11 Jan 2027 (4418)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 07 Jan 2027 - 15 Jan 2027 (4419)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 11 Jan 2027 - 19 Jan 2027 (4420)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 15 Jan 2027 - 23 Jan 2027 (4421)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 19 Jan 2027 - 27 Jan 2027 (4422)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 23 Jan 2027 - 31 Jan 2027 (4423)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 27 Jan 2027 - 04 Feb 2027 (4424)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 31 Jan 2027 - 08 Feb 2027 (4425)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 04 Feb 2027 - 12 Feb 2027 (4426)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 08 Feb 2027 - 16 Feb 2027 (4427)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 16 Feb 2027 - 24 Feb 2027 (4428)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 20 Feb 2027 - 28 Feb 2027 (4429)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 24 Feb 2027 - 04 Mar 2027 (4430)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 28 Feb 2027 - 08 Mar 2027 (4431)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 04 Mar 2027 - 12 Mar 2027 (4432)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 12 Mar 2027 - 20 Mar 2027 (4433)
AAA Superior
$12,793
AA Superior
$11,821
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,805
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,067
A Magallanes Deck
$8,509
B Magallanes Deck
$7,195
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 16 Mar 2027 - 24 Mar 2027 (4434)
AAA Superior
$10,722
AA Superior
$9,966
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,535
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$7,887
A Magallanes Deck
$7,329
B Magallanes Deck
$6,357
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 20 Mar 2027 - 28 Mar 2027 (4435)
AAA Superior
$8,651
AA Superior
$8,111
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$7,265
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$6,707
A Magallanes Deck
$6,149
B Magallanes Deck
$5,519
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 28 Mar 2027 - 05 Apr 2027 (4436)
AAA Superior
$8,651
AA Superior
$8,111
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$7,265
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$6,707
A Magallanes Deck
$6,149
B Magallanes Deck
$5,519

* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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