Experience the wonder of discovery as you travel through mesmerizing landscapes almost untouched since Magellan found them nearly 500 years ago. Our unique 12-day voyage to Patagonia and the Chilean Fjords begins in Santiago, Chile, on a land and sea itinerary that takes you in the path of legendary explorers Captain Robert FitzRoy and Charles Darwin—through the Strait of Magellan, Beagle Channel, Glacier Alley, and Wulaia Bay. See distinctive subantarctic and Patagonian wildlife, including guanacos, rheas, condors, elephant seals, and Magellanic penguins. Explore the Tierra del Fuego, “land of fire,” and enjoy excursions that range from a wine tasting at a Casablanca Valley vineyard to a visit to Cape Horn National Park, the world’s southernmost national park. Enhance your voyage with the Easter Island Pre-Program and/or the Buenos Aires and Iguazú Falls Post-Program options.

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Program Overview

Program Highlights

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Day by Day

Day 1

Depart from home city

Day 2

Santiago, Chile

Day 3

Santiago

Day 4

Santiago/Puerto Natales

Day 5

Ultima Esperanza Fjord/Bernardo O’Higgins National Park/Puerto Natales

Day 6

Torres del Paine/ Milodón Cave/Grey Lake

Day 7

Puerto Natales/Punta Arenas

Day 8

Ainsworth Bay/Tucker Islets

Day 9

Beagle Channel/Pia Glacier/Glacier Alley

Day 10

Cape Horn/Wulaia Bay

Day 11 & Day 12

Ushuaia, Argentina/Buenos Aires/Return to Home City

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Torres del Paine National Park in Chile
  • Majestic 12-day land and sea voyage to discover the breathtaking beauty of Patagonia and Chile.
  • Enjoy a full-day Santiago city tour and Casablanca vineyard excursion, including a wine tasting. 
  • Visit Torres Del Paine National Park on a full-day excursion featuring the Paine Massif, the iconic Torres del Paine, and opportunities to observe Patagonian wildlife. 
  • Discover Milodón Cave, where the well-preserved remains of an extinct giant ground sloth were discovered in 1895. 
  • See breathtaking scenery on a nature walk to the Magellanic Forest at Ainsworth Bay. 
  • Witness Magellanic penguins and majestic rock cormorants on a visit to Tucker Islet. 
  • Take a Zodiac excursion in Pia Fjord for spectacular views of secluded, awe-inspiring Pia Glacier. 
  • Explore Cape Horn National Park, including a visit to the Cape Horn monument. 
Depart your home city for Santiago, Chile.
Arrive in Santiago. Transfer and check in to the Hyatt Centric Las Condes Hotel. Transfer to the Hyatt Centric Las Condes, an upscale hotel with easy access to Santiago’s landmarks and attractions.

Leave your luggage safely at the hotel and prepare to depart on your first excursion to get acquainted with Chile!

Due to Chile’s unique weather patterns, topography and location — the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atacama Desert to the north and the Andes Mountains to the east — the country boasts ideal conditions for wine growing. Located west of Santiago, Casablanca Valley is characterized by a focus on sublime white wines—especially Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc varieties. But delicious, full-bodied reds can be savored here as well. En route to the acclaimed Casas del Bosque vineyard, marvel at the views of the scenic Casablanca Valley. Enjoy a delicious lunch and Welcome Reception at the vineyard, followed by a vineyard tour and wine tasting.

This afternoon, return to the hotel and settle in. Spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure, and make your own plans for dinner. The Gohagan Travel Hospitality Desk stands ready with itinerary and dining suggestions.

 

Venture out to explore vibrant Santiago, nestled in the foothills of the snowcapped Andes. Tour the highlights of the city’s indigenous and European‑influenced architecture and culture, including the outstanding collections in the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino. Traverse the Plaza de Armas, a surprisingly lush green oasis at the center of the city.  Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdiva established this square in 1541. Today’s plaza — shaded by more than a hundred palm trees, dotted with monuments and sculptures, and filled with the burble of the central fountain and the cries of street vendors and performers — is the perfect place to soak up the city’s culture. 

Dine together at the hotel’s restaurant. Spend this afternoon exploring more of Santiago on your own, and make your own plans for dinner.
Note: Today is Election Day in Chile, and many local businesses and restaurants will be closed. The Gohagan Travel Hospitality Desk can help you with sightseeing and itinerary suggestions and confirm which venues are open. The hotel restaurant will be open and available for dinner.

After breakfast, fly to Puerto Natales, which once served as a major transit point for the sheep and coal industries of 20th-century Patagonia. Following lunch, check in to the Costaustralis Puerto Natales Hotel, spend time at leisure and gather for dinner this evening.
Watch as rugged landscapes and vast, rolling countryside unfold before you. Cruise on the Ultima Esperanza Fjord to witness the imposing Balmaceda Glacier. Next, join your guide for a beautiful walk through the unspoiled Bernardo O’Higgins National Park to see the magnificent Serrano Glacier. Savor lunch at a Patagonian ranch before returning to Puerto Natales.
Torres del Paine is South America’s most celebrated national park and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Observe its pristine landscape, brimming with spectacular glaciers, lakes and mountain ranges. Search for the region’s iconic wildlife — ostrich‑like rheas, pumas and guanacos. In nearby Milodón Cave, 1890s German pioneer Herman Eberhard discovered the prehistoric remains of a 13‑foot giant sloth. Enjoy a hike along the gentle shores of Grey Lake, admiring the inspiring granitic towers and Grey Glacier. Relax over lunch in the park and survey its spectacular mountaintop views, including the three‑peaked Cordillera del Paine.
After checking out of the hotel, indulge in a traditional lunch and watch a sheep-herding demonstration at a Patagonian ranch. Continue to Punta Arenas, the gateway to Patagonia and embark the Ventus Australis. Gather for a Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner.
Arrive in Ainsworth Bay. This coastal inlet in the seldom‑visited Alberto de Agostini National Park is fed by the retreating tidewater Marinelli Glacier. Board a Zodiac for a shore landing and choose between two excursions to explore the subantarctic Magellanic forest. During a Zodiac excursion in neighboring Admiralty Sound, observe the Tucker Islets’ unusual birds — rock cormorants, dolphin gulls, Magellanic penguins and chimango caracaras.
Enjoy an unforgettable cruise through the historic Beagle Channel, named for Darwin’s ship, which explored these waters in the mid‑19th century. Make a Zodiac landing and choose between two excursions that lead you to a magnificent vantage point to watch for the tidewater Pia Glacier to calve into the fjord. A highlight of today is a mesmerizing cruise through the sublime wonderland of Glacier Alley, where swaths of blue ice flow from the towering gray mountains of the Cordillera Darwin.
Majestic Cape Horn, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, embodies nature’s power and demands reverence. Aboard a Zodiac craft, go ashore for an opportunity to stand at the “edge of the world” overlooking the legendary Drake Passage (weather permitting). Walk across the low‑lying, fragile tundra vegetation for unmatched panoramic views. This afternoon, anchor in the historic Wulaia Bay, a site described by Charles Darwin and illustrated by FitzRoy during his voyages on the Beagle. Choose between three excursions to discover the area and soak up amazing views of the bay. Gather for a Farewell Reception tonight.
After breakfast, disembark in Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires to depart for your home city. Arrive home the next day.

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Extended Booking Savings are available when you book by 9/25/24!

BONUS SAVINGS! Pay in full at time of booking for additional savings. Bookings made inside 121 days prior to departure are not eligible for this discount. Please call for details.

All rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements apply across all categories at 160% of the per person double price. 

Port taxes in the amount of $115 per person are included in the prices listed below. Deck plans available upon request.

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Category Description Rate Early Booking Rate
Category B

Standard stateroom, large window featuring bathroom with shower. Magallenes Deck. (Limited availability.)

$7,610 $6,860
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Category A

Standard stateroom, large window featuring bathroom with shower. Magallenes Deck.

$10,885 $9,810
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Category AA

Standard stateroom, large window featuring bathroom with shower. Tierra del Feugo Deck.

$11,445 $10,310
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Category AA Superior

Superior stateroom, large window featuring bathroom with shower. Tierra del Feugo Deck. (Limited availability.)

$12,220 $11,010
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Category AAA

Standard stateroom, large window featuring bathroom with shower. Cabo des Hornos Deck.

$12,555 $11,310
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Category AAA Superior

Standard stateroom, large window featuring bathroom with shower. Cabo des Hornos Deck. (Limited availability.)

$13,665 $12,310
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Ventus Australis
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Pre / Post - Program

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Easter Island Pre-Program Option 

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Easter Island and behold its unique archaeological treasures. Visit the island’s most important and celebrated landmarks, including the basalt quarry from which the moai were carved, the white sand beach and the village central to the Birdman culture — predominant until the arrival of Christian missionaries. This tour features roundtrip flights between Santiago and Easter Island and all accommodations, including one night at the Hyatt Centric Las Condes Hotel and three nights at the Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa.

The Pre- and Post-Program Options are available at an additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation. 
Easter Island

Buenos Aires & Iguazú Falls Post-Program Option

Extend your journey with a tour of Argentina’s capital city of Buenos Aires and the rainforest of Iguazú Falls. In elegant Buenos Aires, see the colorful La Boca district and the neighborhoods of San Telmo, Puerto Madero and Palermo. Visit Recoleta Cemetery, the final resting place of Eva Perón. Fly to Iguazú Falls and explore both the Argentine and Brazilian falls. Enjoy visiting the Parque das Aves, home to more than 200 species. This tour features a flight to Iguazú Falls and all accommodations, including two nights at the Meliá Recoleta Plaza and two nights at the Gran Meliá Iguazú.

The Pre- and Post-Program Options are available at an additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation. 

Iguazu Falls

Accommodations

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Ventus Australis

5-Star, Small Expedition Ship 

Explore the wonders of the Patagonian fjords aboard the exclusively chartered, first-class Ventus Australis, specially designed to access the most remote corners of the Straits of Magellan, where larger vessels cannot navigate. Each of the ship’s 100 cabins features one double bed or two twin beds, individual climate control, a private bathroom with shower and exterior windows to soak up the glorious landscapes. Enjoy complimentary nonpremium alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the cruise. All meals aboard the ship are included.

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Ventus Australis
Ventus Australis AA twin
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Ventus Australis Darwin Lounge

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