Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia, Embarkation
Your journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, with boarding between 15:00 hrs. and 16:00 hrs. We will make a brief technical stop in Port Williams to comply with Chilean customs and immigration requirements before proceeding along the Beagle Channel.

Day 2: Beagle Channel
Today we sail along the Beagle Channel, a striking narrow passage in the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego, a region named after the fires that burned in local native settlements when the first European explorers arrived. It partly belongs to Chile and partly to Argentina. We will sail along Glacier Alley, home to the Holanda, Italia, Francia, Alemania, and Romanche glaciers. Spectacular ice formations are sprawled along the sea, forming part of the Southern Patagonian Ice field and the snow-dusted Darwin Range. It is a perfect time to enjoy the graceful view and, if possible, get a glimpse of sea lions and steamer ducks.

Day 3: Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego
Exploring the Strait of Magellan, we venture into the fjords that branch out from Tierra del Fuego and the Francisco Coloane Marine Park. This protected marine sanctuary is a haven for whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, penguins, albatrosses, and petrels. Keep an eye out for the majestic breach of Humpback or Sei whales.

Day 4: Madre de Dios Island
The island is composed partly of limestone, with several natural caves that create a unique landscape evocatively named Marble Glaciers. In one of those caves, skeletons of whales 2600 to 3500 years old have been discovered. Many caves near the coast were used in the past as burial sites by the Kawéskar people.

Day 5: Puerto Eden
On our way north, we call at the famous fishing village of Puerto Eden, one of Chile's most isolated settlements. The village sits on the eastern side of Wellington Island and is only accessible by sea.

Day 6: Gulf of Penas
We cross the Gulf of Penas, enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ranges. As we continue to sail southward, the expedition team tells you about the indigenous inhabitants of these southern lands, the early Spanish colonizers, and famous explorers such as Charles Darwin, Fitz Roy, and Alberto de Agostini. You also learn about the region’s biodiversity with presentations on the local marine life and flora.

Day 7: San Rafael
The expedition continues with a full
day of activities planned at San Rafael Bay. Declared a Biosphere Reserve, the park is the main entry point to Chile's Northern Icefields. San Rafael Glacier is the main attraction, but we will also enjoy exploring the surrounding fjords, channels, islands, and coves.

Day 8: Puerto Cisnes
We head south to the village of Puerto Cisnes, in the remote region of Aysén, for an afternoon visit. We visit the seaport and explore the area, with its many fjords, islands, and channels. We hope to visit Magdalena Island, where we have a good chance of seeing penguins, cormorants, sea lions, and river otters.

Day 9: Puerto Montt, Embarkation
Morning arrival in Puerto Montt and disembarkation.

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