Patagonia
Patagonia
Embark on an extraordinary 15-day expedition through the Patagonian channels and Chilean fjords from Buenos Aires to Santiago. Retrace Charles Darwin’s historic route, land at the mythical Cape Horn, contemplate majestic glacial fronts in the Canal de las Montañas, and explore the iconic granite peaks of Torres del Paine National Park.
Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ends: Santiago de Chile, Chile
Language: English speaking voyage
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. Your Captain and Expedition Leader will make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
Begin an in-depth exploration voyage through the wildest and most isolated landscapes of Chilean Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. The itinerary starts in Buenos Aires, connecting via private charter flight to Ushuaia for a late afternoon embarkation. The vessel sets sail along the historic Beagle Channel toward the legendary Cape Horn, the rocky promontory marking the northern boundary of the Drake Passage where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet, offering a unique opportunity to land and visit its lighthouse and monument.
Over two weeks, the ship will navigate northbound through the awe-inspiring "Glacier Alley" and Agostini Sound, flanked by the pristine sub-Antarctic forests of the Darwin Mountain Range. Through continuous Zodiac excursions, guests will closely explore the marine faces of the Pia, Dainelli, Marinelli, and Brookes glaciers, witnessing powerful calving ice and scouting for local wildlife such as Magellanic penguins, Andean condors, and dolphins. The expedition combines technical navigation through narrow fjords like the Canal de las Montañas with two full days on dry land based out of Puerto Natales, enabling visits to the iconic granite peaks of Torres del Paine National Park and a day of cultural immersion at a traditional 1891 Patagonian estancia featuring a barbecued lamb *al palolunch, before final disembarkation in Punta Arenas.
Highlights:
Historic Cape Horn Landing: Opportunity to step onto the southernmost tip of South America to visit its isolated lighthouse, chapel, and albatross monument.
Darwinian Navigation Route: Scenic cruising through "Glacier Alley" in the Beagle Channel and the Alberto de Agostini National Park.
Torres del Paine Day Trip: Guided overland exploration tailored to all activity levels inside the rugged UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Patagonian Ranch Culture: Full-day cultural visit to a working 1891 estancia founded by Scottish immigrants, featuring an authentic Patagonian lamb barbecue lunch.
Zodiac Cruising & Deep Fjords: In-depth coastal exploration of Ainsworth Bay, Brookes Bay, and Tucker Islets to view nesting Magellanic penguins from the water.
Premium Charter Logistical Package: Seamlessly integrated flights connecting Buenos Aires to Ushuaia for embarkation, and Punta Arenas to Santiago upon disembarkation.
INCLUSIONS
An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
Leadership throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
All shore landings as per the daily program
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible.)
Complimentary select beer, wines and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
Complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
A photographic journal documenting the expedition
A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are available for more data-intensive applications.) Note: Internet access in the polar regions is subject to geography, climate, and other factors beyond our control
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard the ship
One 10- to 15-minute helicopter flightseeing excursion (weather and logistics permitting)
Torres del Paine National Park entrance fee and ground transfers
Estancia visit and ground transfers
Lunches ashore during Puerto Natales/Torres del Paine excursion days.
EXCLUSIONS
Charter Flight & Hotel Package* (when applicable – please review trip-specific details below)
International airfare
Arrival and departure transfers
Passport and visa expenses
Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
Excess-baggage fees on international and domestic flights
Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
Laundry, bar, spa and other personal charges unless specified
Phone charges may vary by location
Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
Additional overnight accommodation
Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities
* 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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