Patagonia
Chilean Fjords
Patagonia
Patagonia
Explore the majesty of the Chilean fjords and untouched Patagonia. From the Beagle Channel to Puerto Montt, discover advancing glaciers like Pío XI, remote waterways, and the unique culture of Caleta Tortel on an unforgettable expedition.
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Puerto Montt, 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.
Coach or Van tours More info about this activity
Coach, Bus or Van excursions with specialized guides or just as a means of transportation from one point to the next.
Ship Cruise More info about this activity
Not only we travel from one point to another and find our shelter on board the ship we chose. We also enjoy from incredible scenery, landscapes and interactions that only our noble vessel can provide.
Everyday the Bridge Team navigates the ship to position ourselves on the best posible spots, looking for unique opportunities.
Many times, this includes sainig through narrow passages, on the vicinity of glaciers or entering bays and fjords only approachable from the ship.
Enjoy this incredible places from the comfort of the common areas on board, open decks or your own private balcony!
Shore Excursion More info about this activity
Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Hiking More info about this activity
Hiking options include very easy beach hikes (good for photographers who need time for photography), easier short hikes, medium-difficulty extended hikes, and more challenging long hikes.
Navigate the most remote routes in South America through a labyrinth of channels and hanging glaciers. This expedition travels along the legendary Beagle Channel and Strait of Magellan, allowing for intimate contact with the Darwin Mountain Range and Torres del Paine National Park. The journey offers a unique opportunity to observe marine wildlife in Francisco Coloane National Park and marvel at the geology of Madre de Dios Island.
The voyage continues north to visit the Pío XI Glacier, the largest in the southern hemisphere outside Antarctica, and the picturesque village of Caleta Tortel, famous for its cypress boardwalks. As they explore temperate rainforest ecosystems and rarely visited archipelagos, travellers are immersed in the wild beauty of Chilean Patagonia, culminating in the vibrant coastal city of Puerto Montt.
Highlights:
Sailing through Glacier Alley and the Garibaldi Fjord.
Whale watching in the Francisco Coloane Marine Park.
Excursion to the iconic Torres del Paine National Park.
Visit to Pío XI Glacier, the largest and only growing glacier in the region.
Exploration of the unique wooden walkways of Caleta Tortel.
Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
Embarkation
The journey begins in Ushuaia with boarding in the afternoon. A brief technical stop will be made in Port Williams for customs and immigration before proceeding along the Beagle Channel.
Day 2 - 3: Darwin Mountain Range and Glacier Alley
Sailing through Fuegian channels
Sailing through the Beagle Channel past the Holanda, Italia, Francia, Alemania, and Romanche glaciers. Conditions permitting, the Garibaldi fjord will be explored, featuring hanging glaciers and waterfalls.
Day 4: Strait of Magellan and Seno de Agostini
Tierra del Fuego Fjords
Entry into secluded fjords to visit Seno de Agostini and the Aguila glacier. The sailing continues along the Francisco Coloane Marine Park, a vital feeding ground for whales.
Day 5: Las Montañas Channel
Glaciers and temperate rainforest
A 60-kilometer stretch in the Aysén Region framed by peaks and lush forest. If conditions allow, a disembarkation will take place for an up-close encounter with the Bernal Glacier.
Day 6: Torres del Paine National Park
Patagonian Icon
A private bus transfer into the heart of the park to witness granite towers, turquoise lakes, and diverse wildlife in the untamed wilderness.
Day 7: Madre de Dios Island
Remote Geology
Venture to a remote land known for limestone cliffs, caves, and glaciers, revealing a landscape shaped by strong winds at the edge of Patagonia.
Day 8: Pío XI Glacier
Southern Icefield
Navigation towards Pío XI Glacier, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere beyond Antarctica, followed by a passage through the dramatic 18-meter-wide English Narrows.
Day 9: Caleta Tortel
Cypress Culture
Discovery of a coastal village built with stilt houses and connected by wooden walkways made of Guaitecas cypress instead of conventional streets.
Day 10: Chonos Archipelago
Kent Island
Explore a temperate rainforest and subantarctic coastal ecosystems on Kent Island, a place where natural beauty meets local lore and myths.
Day 11: Puerto Montt, Chile
Disembarkation
Morning arrival in Puerto Montt and final disembarkation from the vessel.
Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
Embarkation
The journey begins in Ushuaia with boarding in the afternoon. A brief technical stop will be made in Port Williams for customs and immigration before proceeding along the Beagle Channel.
Day 2 - 3: Darwin Mountain Range and Glacier Alley
Sailing through Fuegian channels
Sailing through the Beagle Channel past the Holanda, Italia, Francia, Alemania, and Romanche glaciers. Conditions permitting, the Garibaldi fjord will be explored, featuring hanging glaciers and waterfalls.
Day 4: Strait of Magellan and Seno de Agostini
Tierra del Fuego Fjords
Entry into secluded fjords to visit Seno de Agostini and the Aguila glacier. The sailing continues along the Francisco Coloane Marine Park, a vital feeding ground for whales.
Day 5: Las Montañas Channel
Glaciers and temperate rainforest
A 60-kilometer stretch in the Aysén Region framed by peaks and lush forest. If conditions allow, a disembarkation will take place for an up-close encounter with the Bernal Glacier.
Day 6: Torres del Paine National Park
Patagonian Icon
A private bus transfer into the heart of the park to witness granite towers, turquoise lakes, and diverse wildlife in the untamed wilderness.
Day 7: Madre de Dios Island
Remote Geology
Venture to a remote land known for limestone cliffs, caves, and glaciers, revealing a landscape shaped by strong winds at the edge of Patagonia.
Day 8: Pío XI Glacier
Southern Icefield
Navigation towards Pío XI Glacier, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere beyond Antarctica, followed by a passage through the dramatic 18-meter-wide English Narrows.
Day 9: Caleta Tortel
Cypress Culture
Discovery of a coastal village built with stilt houses and connected by wooden walkways made of Guaitecas cypress instead of conventional streets.
Day 10: Chonos Archipelago
Kent Island
Explore a temperate rainforest and subantarctic coastal ecosystems on Kent Island, a place where natural beauty meets local lore and myths.
Day 11: Puerto Montt, Chile
Disembarkation
Morning arrival in Puerto Montt and final disembarkation from the vessel.
INCLUSIONS
Cruise on board the ship indicated for each voyage.
Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material.
For guests visiting Punta Arenas, exclusive access to Explorers House.
Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board the ship, offering a variety of dishes.
Three-course dinner served daily on board the ship offering a choice between one of three main courses.
Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board the ship.
Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water, and snacks on board the ship throughout the expedition.
Loan of waterproof boots for landing.
All guided shore excursions.
Lectures and entertainment on board.
Access to exclusive content on the Antarctica21 app on board your expedition ship.
A voucher for premium internet access (conditions apply).
Landing fees and IAATO passenger fees.
EXCLUSIONS
Flights, accommodation, meals, excursions, and transfers other than those included in the itinerary corresponding to each voyage.
Beverages purchased at the ship’s bar.
Personal travel insurance.
Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
Gratuities.
Multi-entry visas for Chile, Argentina, the UK and/or other destinations included in your itinerary, passport expenses, and any arrival and/or departure tax, if applicable.
Required application for entry permit to South Georgia (for sea voyages including this destination)
• 560 ft² / 52 m²
• Connecting door between both cabins
• Two bathrooms with showers en suite
• Accommodates three guests
• Private Balconies
• Desks and chairs
• Benches and coffee tables
• Closets
• Fridges
• Safes
• Coffee makers
• TVs
*Beds can be configured as either one king-size bed or two twin beds
• 280 ft² / 26 m²
• Bathroom with shower en suite
• Private Balcony
• Desk and chair
• Bench and coffee table
• Closets
• Fridge
• Coffee maker
• Safe
• TV
*The bed can be configured as either one king-size bed or two twin beds.
• 560 ft² / 52 m²
• Connecting door between both cabins
• Two bathrooms with showers en suite
• Accommodates four guests
• Private Balconies
• Desks and chairs
• Benches and coffee tables
• Closets
• Fridges
• Safes
• Coffee makers
• TVs
*Beds can be configured as either one king-size bed or two twin beds.
• 409 ft² / 38 m²
• Bathroom with shower en suite
• Private Balcony
• Sofa Bed
• Living area
• Desk and chair
• Walk-in closet
• Fridge
• Safe
• Coffee maker
• TV
*The bed can be configured as either one king-size bed or two twin beds.
• 280 ft² / 26 m²
• Bathroom with shower en suite
• King bed
• Private Balcony
• Desk and chair
• Bench and coffee table
• Closets
• Fridge
• Coffee maker
• Safe
• TV
440 sq.ft., Suite with two bedrooms, balcony and a sitting area.
220 sq.ft., Cabin with sitting area and porthole.
220 sq.ft., Cabin with sitting area and balcony
220 sq.ft., Cabin with sitting area and balcony
440 sq.ft, two room suite with sitting room, balcony and bedroom.
330 sq.ft., two-room suite with sitting room, balcony and bedroom.
220 sq.ft., cabin with sitting area and balcony
* 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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