Patagonia
Chilean Fjords
Patagonia
Patagonia
An 11-day journey through the most spectacular corners of Southern Chile. From mythical Ushuaia, sail through Glacier Alley, explore Torres del Paine National Park, and marvel at the Pνo XI Glacier. An expedition combining extreme geology, subantarctic forests, and the unique culture of wooden walkways in Caleta Tortel.
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Starts: Puerto Montt, Chile
Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
Language: English speaking voyage
Includes a technical stop in Puerto Williams for Chilean customs and immigration requirements.
This journey is also available in reverse (Puerto Montt to Ushuaia).
The itinerary is for reference only. Weather and sea conditions may necessitate adjustments to optimize safety and experience.
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.
Zodiac cruising More info about this activity
On board the Zodiac you will discover a world of possibilities; accessing the most exclusive landing sites, cruising the coast in search of wildlife or simply enjoying a tour in the calm of the polar regions in search of marine wildlife or bird colonies.
The blue ice an its intimate presence is experienced at its best on zodiac tours.
It is not uncommon to meet curious seals, or humpback whales feeding.
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.
Kayaking More info about this activity
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.
Explore the most remote channels of Chilean Patagonia on an expedition connecting the Atlantic and Pacific through the Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan. You will sail past the imposing Darwin Range and "Glacier Alley," where ancient ice walls plunge directly into the sea. This route offers not only glacial landscapes but also an immersion in the biodiversity of the Francisco Coloane Marine Park, a vital whale sanctuary in the southern hemisphere.
The journey stands out for its exclusive visits to hard-to-reach places, such as Madre de Dios Island, famous for its limestone cliffs and wind-sculpted caves, and the Pνo XI Glacier, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere outside Antarctica and one of the few in the world that continues to grow. From the iconic architecture of Caleta Tortel, with its kilometers of cypress walkways, to the mysticism of the Chonos Archipelago, this voyage is an ode to the geology, history, and pristine nature of the southern fjords.
Highlights:
Sailing through Glacier Alley and Garibaldi Fjord.
Visit to the Pνo XI Glacier, the Southern Icefield giant that continues to expand.
Full-day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park.
Exploration of Caleta Tortel, a unique village built on wooden walkways.
Landings on remote Madre de Dios Island and mystical Kent Island.
Whale watching in Francisco Coloane Marine Park.
Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina - Embarkation
Departure from the End of the World
Boarding between 3 and 4 PM. Technical stop in Port Williams for border procedures and initial sailing along the Beagle Channel.
Day 2 & 3: Darwin Mountain Range and Glacier Alley
Ice and Tierra del Fuego Legends
Sailing through the Beagle Channel passing Holanda, Italia, Francia, Alemania, and Romanche glaciers. Weather permitting, exploration of Garibaldi Fjord.
Day 4: Strait of Magellan and Seno de Agostini
Deep Fjords and Whales
Visit the spectacular Seno de Agostini. Navigation through Francisco Coloane Marine Park, a key feeding area for humpback whales.
Day 5: Las Montaρas Channel
The Andes and Valdivian Rainforest
Navigation through a 60-km fjord surrounded by snow-capped peaks and waterfalls. Possible landing in front of the imposing Bernal Glacier.
Day 6: Torres del Paine National Park
Icon of Patagonia
Private bus transfer into the heart of the park to admire granite towers, turquoise lakes, and local wildlife in its wildest state.
Day 7: Madre de Dios Island
Geology at the Edge of the World
Exploration of this remote island known for its limestone cliffs and landscapes sculpted by the elements in the most isolated fjords.
Day 8: Pνo XI Glacier
The Southern Icefield Giant
Sailing toward the largest glacier outside Antarctica. Transit through the English Narrows, a dramatic passage only 18 meters wide.
Day 9: Caleta Tortel
The Village of Walkways
Discovery of this unique coastal village where streets do not exist, only kilometers of walkways built from Guaitecas cypress wood.
Day 10: Chonos Archipelago
Mysticism and Temperate Rainforest
Exploration of Kent Island. Hike through subantarctic coastal ecosystems and temperate rainforest, surrounded by local lore.
Day 11: Puerto Montt, Chile - Disembarkation
End of the Journey
Morning arrival in Puerto Montt and disembarkation after completing the Chilean fjords expedition.
Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina - Embarkation
Departure from the End of the World
Boarding between 3 and 4 PM. Technical stop in Port Williams for border procedures and initial sailing along the Beagle Channel.
Day 2 & 3: Darwin Mountain Range and Glacier Alley
Ice and Tierra del Fuego Legends
Sailing through the Beagle Channel passing Holanda, Italia, Francia, Alemania, and Romanche glaciers. Weather permitting, exploration of Garibaldi Fjord.
Day 4: Strait of Magellan and Seno de Agostini
Deep Fjords and Whales
Visit the spectacular Seno de Agostini. Navigation through Francisco Coloane Marine Park, a key feeding area for humpback whales.
Day 5: Las Montaρas Channel
The Andes and Valdivian Rainforest
Navigation through a 60-km fjord surrounded by snow-capped peaks and waterfalls. Possible landing in front of the imposing Bernal Glacier.
Day 6: Torres del Paine National Park
Icon of Patagonia
Private bus transfer into the heart of the park to admire granite towers, turquoise lakes, and local wildlife in its wildest state.
Day 7: Madre de Dios Island
Geology at the Edge of the World
Exploration of this remote island known for its limestone cliffs and landscapes sculpted by the elements in the most isolated fjords.
Day 8: Pνo XI Glacier
The Southern Icefield Giant
Sailing toward the largest glacier outside Antarctica. Transit through the English Narrows, a dramatic passage only 18 meters wide.
Day 9: Caleta Tortel
The Village of Walkways
Discovery of this unique coastal village where streets do not exist, only kilometers of walkways built from Guaitecas cypress wood.
Day 10: Chonos Archipelago
Mysticism and Temperate Rainforest
Exploration of Kent Island. Hike through subantarctic coastal ecosystems and temperate rainforest, surrounded by local lore.
Day 11: Puerto Montt, Chile - Disembarkation
End of the Journey
Morning arrival in Puerto Montt and disembarkation after completing the Chilean fjords expedition.
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 ships 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.
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
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
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 legacyand excitementof 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 youll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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