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 Maipo 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.
Program Details
- Majestic 12-day land and sea voyage to discover the breathtaking beauty of Patagonia and Chile.
- Enjoy a full-day Santiago city tour and Maipo Valley vineyard excursion, including a wine tasting.
- Embark on a panoramic tour of Punta Arenas, featuring the Plaza de Armas and the Punta Arenas Cemetery—a designated national monument of Chile.
- 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.
Day 1 - Depart home city
Days 2 - 3 Santiago, Chile
Day 4 - Santiago/Puntas Arenas
Day 5 - Puntas Arenas/Puerto Natales
Day 6 - Torres Del Paine National Park
Day 7 - Puerto Natales/Puntas Arenas/Embark Ventus Australis
Day 8 - Ainsworth Bay/Tucker Islets
Day 9 - Beagle Channel/Pia Glacier/Glacier Alley
Day 10 - Wulaia Bay/Cape Horn
Day 11 - Ushuaia/Buenos Aires, Argentina/Depart for home city
Day 12 - Arrive in home city
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.
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.
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.