Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

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15 daysDuration

Cruise TourExperience this tour on a cruise

20 peopleMaximum group size

8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Strenuous

Highly demanding activities designed for individuals with excellent physical fitness.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Santiago, Chile

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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

Cruise in a Zodiac for a unique perspective of glaciers, fjords and channels

Enjoy helicopter flightseeing from Ultramarine for a unique perspective of the landscape

Itinerary

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.

day 1Arrive 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 in mandatory transfer package).

day 2Fly to Ushuaia and Embark

day 3Cape Horn

days 4 and 5Pia and Garibaldi Glaciers, Glacier Alley

day 6Dainelli (Aguila) Glacier

day 7Cruising the Chilean Fjords

days 8 and 9Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine National Park

day 10Canal de las Montanas

day 11Tuckers Islets

day 12Ainsworth Bay

day 13Bahia Brookes

What's Included

Accommodation

Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeepingAll shore landings per the daily program

Meals

1 Breakfast and 1 LunchBeer and house wine during dinnerCoffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock

Guide

Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader

Others

All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily programFormal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as scheduledPhotographic journal documenting the expeditionWaterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landingsOfficial Quark Expeditions® parka to keepComplimentary reusable water bottleHair dryer and bathrobe in every cabinComprehensive onboard materials, including a map and an informative Arctic/Antarctic ReaderAll miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programAll luggage handling aboard the shipEmergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of US$500, 000 per personMandatory price included

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