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In-Depth Antarctica & Patagonia Expedition (Southbound)

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22 Days
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Valparaíso
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Santiago
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Highlights

  • Explore beautiful fjords along the Chilean coast in wild Patagonia, continuing down to the untouched icescapes of Antarctica in its late spring.
  • Visit fascinating UNESCO sites and remote communities, sail round the legendary Cape Horn and navigate the Drake Passage.
  • Spend seven days exploring Antarctica on landings, hikes and ice-cruising, observing wildlife and nature up close with your Expedition Team.

We’ll set sail down the Chilean coast to explore the unique world of Antarctica. Every day, our route will be guided by nature as we make the best of local conditions. Each sunrise will offer something different and thrilling. In October and November on the seventh continent, penguins start courting and nesting. Fall in love with this frozen yet uniquely beautiful world as you go on landings and small boat (RIB) adventures.

Your expedition cruise takes in designated World Heritage Sites and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. These include colorful Valparaíso, the ornate churches of Chiloé at Castro, and the spectacular landscapes, glaciers, and lakes of Torres del Paine National Park. Having sailed down the awe-inspiring coast of Patagonia, we’ll attempt a landing at Cape Horn as part of our adventure.

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Standard Activities

Bird Watching
Bird Watching
microscope
Citizen Science
blindness
Hiking
presentation
Lectures
Penguin Watching
Penguin Watching
Research Station Visits
Research Station Visits

Itinerary Day to Day

Day 1

Valparaíso, a UNESCO gem

Your Antarctica and Patagonia expedition cruise begins in colorful Valparaíso. Known as the ‘Jewel of the Pacific’, this friendly UNESCO-listed city is built on steep hillsides overlooking the ocean.

Filled with enticing scents and sounds, it’s an exhilarating maze of alleyways and barrios, colorful houses, and ‘mercados’ packed with local produce. Take it all in on a funicular ride up to Cerro Alegre and Concepción.

If you’d like to do some more exploring before we set sail, we recommend joining one of our optional Pre-Programs.

Valparaíso
Embarkation Point
Days 2-3

Preparing for adventure

Day 4

Castro's Chilotans charm

Day 5

Fabled Patagonian waters

Day 6

Remote Puerto Edén

Days 7-8

Bohemian Puerto Natales

Day 9

Exploring Chile's Fjords

Days 10-11

Rounding Cape Horn

Days 12-18

Experience Antarctica in all its natural majesty

Days 19-21

Relax and unwind at sea

Day 22

Arrival in Punta Arenas, Santiago de Chile

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