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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords & Torres del Paine

An epic voyage in the wake of Darwin to the 'Edge of the World’ exploring the natural splendors of southern Patagonia.
Starting at:
Per Person
$ 10,126
Up to 36% savings
Length
15 Days
Embark
Buenos Aires
Disembark
Santiago de Chile
Starting at:
Per Person
$ 10,126
Up to 36% savings

Highlights

  • Encounter iconic wildlife, such as Magellanic penguins, sea lions and seabirds.
  • Experience some of the world’s most remote glacial and fjord systems, including Glacier Alley.
  • Retrace Darwin’s route through the Beagle Channel and learn about the storied history of southern Chile.

Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ on this essential Patagonian expedition to the Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine, a comprehensive journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Helicopter flightseeing and Zodiac cruises along this enchanting stretch of coastline provide awe-inspiring perspectives of some of the most remote and picturesque landscapes on Earth. From Magellanic penguin colonies and other seabirds to South American sea lions and southern elephant seals, the fascinating array of wildlife is as abundant as the majestic blue-toned tidewater glaciers.

Immerse yourself amid pristine sub-Antarctic forests, glistening glacier-fed lakes, and gushing icy waterfalls, and savor the breathtaking backdrop of calving glaciers and towering granite peaks rising dramatically out of the frigid waters you’ll be sailing. Meander through the mesmerizing maze of deep, windswept fjords, narrow channels, and isolated bays by Zodiac, and hike through some of the world’s most spectacular terrain as your Expedition Team keep watch for the wildlife spectacles all around you. Join us in this enchanting wonderland to experience all the natural splendors of southern Patagonia and prepare to be humbled by the wonder of nature’s power.

Ships

Ultramarine

A superlative ship with an unparalleled adventure activity portfolio for the ultimate polar experience.

Standard Activities

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Lectures
helicopter
Helicopter Flight
blindness
Hiking
water aerobics
Polar Plunge
Zodiac Cruises
Zodiac Cruises

Itinerary Day to Day

Day 1

Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Upon arriving in this splendid city, known for its architecture and rich European heritage, you will independently transfer to your group hotel (pre-expedition hotel night included).

Buenos Aires
Embarkation Point
Day 2

Fly to Ushuaia and Embark

Day 3

Cape Horn

Day 4

Diego Ramirez Islands

Day 5

Pia and Garibaldi Glaciers, Glacier Alley

Day 6

Dainelli (Aguila) Glacier

Day 7

Cruising the Chilean Fjords

Days 8-9

Puerto Natales and Torres Del Paine National Park

Day 10

Canal de las Montañas

Day 11

Tuckers Islets

Day 12

Ainsworth Bay and Islote Albatros

Day 13

Bahia Brookes

Day 14

Marta Island

Day 15

Disembark in Punta Arenas and Fly to Santiago, Chile

Route Map

There are 16 main destinations visited
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March 13 - Mar 27, 2024
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$ 13,741 - $ 26,491
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March 13 - Mar 27, 2025
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$ 10,126 - $ 20,206
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We offer a range of last–minute polar expeditions departing in the 2023-24 austral summer season, with special discounts on select itineraries and ships. Explore breathtaking polar landscapes and observe iconic wildlife in their natural habitats.

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We offer a range of last–minute polar expeditions departing in the 2024-25 austral summer season, with special discounts on select itineraries and ships. Explore breathtaking polar landscapes and observe iconic wildlife in their natural habitats.

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Guests will receive 10% additional savings on select Antarctic departures between November 2024 and March 2025 if full payment is received at the time of booking. The full payment includes the voyage fare and any outstanding balances on the booking (air, hotels, transfers, Adventure Options, pre/post tours and insur...

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Extra Activities

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Exclusive Heli-Landing

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Paddling Excursion

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Sea Kayaking

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Stand-Up Paddleboarding

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What's Included

  • 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. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.)
  • Select beer and wine during dinner; and 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
  • A parka to keep
  • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
  • All luggage handling aboard the ship
  • Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
  • 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

What's Excluded

  • International airfare
  • Passport and applicable visa expenses
  • Chilean reciprocity fee, if applicable
  • Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
  • Meals ashore unless otherwise specified in the itinerary
  • Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
  • Excess-baggage fees on international flights
  • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned
  • Laundry, bar, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified
  • Phone and Internet charges (connectivity may vary by location)
  • Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard crew
  • Additional overnight accommodation
  • Arrival and departure transfers, except where explicitly stated
  • Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities