Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Patagonia’s wild wonders await on the Essential Patagonia: Fjords & Torres del Paine expedition, a 15-day journey from Buenos Aires to Santiago. Designed for experienced travelers seeking an easy yet enriching adventure, this guided trip weaves through Argentina and Chile’s breathtaking landscapes, including the renowned Torres del Paine National Park, Isla Marta, and majestic southern fjords.
Traverse dramatic coastlines via Zodiac cruises and soar over pristine terrain on a helicopter flightseeing excursion—experiences that reveal Patagonia’s untouched beauty from every angle. Encounter Magellanic penguins, South American sea lions, and the elusive Southern Elephant seal as you explore blue-hued tidewater glaciers and remote wilderness.
This tour’s unique selling point is its immersive blend of wildlife-rich expeditions and exclusive vantage points, allowing you to retrace Charles Darwin’s legendary footsteps in complete comfort. With all logistics—accommodation, meals, and transfers—expertly arranged, you’re free to soak in the splendor of Patagonia’s fjords and national parks on this once-in-a-lifetime polar adventure.
Polar expeditions and cruise
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Ship Cabin
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Santiago, Torres d
Buenos Aires, Santiago, Torres del Paine National Park, Isla Marta, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Diego Ramírez Islands, Garibaldi Glacier, Águila Glacier, Puerto Natales
Patagonia’s wild beauty awaits on this 15-day cruise tour, charting a course from Buenos Aires to Santiago via the remote fjords and national parks of southern Chile and Argentina. Retrace Darwin’s legendary exploration as you glide past majestic glaciers, observe Magellanic penguins and sea lions, and venture into the heart of Torres del Paine National Park. The journey blends the comfort of the pioneering Ultramarine vessel—with its unmatched adventure amenities and scenic flightseeing tours—with up-close Zodiac excursions and rich wildlife encounters. This is the ideal trip for intrepid travelers seeking a blend of luxury and adventure, with the USP being exclusive access to helicopter flightseeing above Patagonia’s untamed landscapes.
Cruise
Tour Type
Cruise Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Ship Cabin
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Santiago, Canal De
Buenos Aires, Santiago, Canal De Las Montañas, Tuckers Islets, Bahia Brookes, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Garibaldi Glacier, Águila Glacier, Chilean Fjords, Torres del Paine National Park
Dive into the world of whales and seals on an Antarctic adventure unlike any other. The "Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals" cruise, starting and ending in Buenos Aires, is an 11-day expedition designed for travelers eager to go beyond sightseeing and actively participate in marine science.
Guided by renowned researchers, you’ll listen to haunting whale songs via hydrophones while kayaking or riding Zodiacs off the Antarctic Peninsula. Your hands-on role as a citizen scientist includes contributing to whale behavior studies, learning about new biotelemetry technologies, and working with the Happywhale platform to identify individual whales for conservation.
Expert-led excursions bring you face-to-face with migrating minke, humpback, and fin whales, while onboard the Science Hub offers a chance to engage in real research and conservation efforts. The tour’s unique selling point is its interactive, educational focus—inviting you to help protect marine mammals in one of Earth’s last pristine habitats. For those seeking an expedition that combines awe-inspiring wildlife with meaningful impact, this trip is truly unforgettable.
Cruise
Tour Type
Cruise Tour
Accommodation
Ship Cabin, Hotel
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Pas
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula