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Chilean Patagonia: Fjords, Glaciers & Torres del Paine

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Chilean Patagonia: Fjords, Glaciers & Torres del Paine

Go by land and sea to discover the breadth of Patagonia’s wildness. Savor the grandeur of Torres del Paine’s sunrises and sunsets, its iconic landscapes and its profusion of wildlife, during a 4-day stay at the Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa or the outstanding Explora Patagonia Hotel Salto Chico (Explora Torres del Paine Lodge). Then explore the fjords, glaciers and panoramic vistas of Patagonia’s coast and waterways, which are only accessible by expedition ship. This itinerary adds a guided Patagonia land tour portion to the Patagonia: Chilean Fjords & Argentina’s Staten Island cruise.

Venturing out on Zodiac cruises, kayaking pristine fjords, or hiking virgin trails, you’ll breathe the rarified air of a mythic region. Enjoy special access to Argentina’s Isla de Los Estados (Staten Island)—a seldom-seen island covered in wind-sculpted flora with wildlife that includes South American fur seals and Magellanic penguins. Discover the vast parklands of Karukinka and check viewing legendary Cape Horn off your bucket list as well.

Venture inland to explore the wildlife-rich, iconic landscapes of Torres del Paine, Patagonia’s jewel, with either the Tierra Patagonia Hotel or the Explora Patagonia Hotel as your base camp. Explore wild, windswept Isla de los Estados (Staten Island), located at the extreme end of South America and largely off limits to travelers since 1923. Transit the legendary Beagle Channel with its storied Cape Horn. Venture through wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public, including Karukinka Natural Park in Tierra del Fuego. And Zodiac cruise and kayak through the breathtaking Chilean fjords.

The 138-guest Nat Geo Endurance and 148-guest National Geographic Explorer both cruise the Chilean fjords with ease. These small expedition ships are technologically advanced, fully stabilized and equipped with a well-rounded set of exploration tools including an ROV and enough kayaks and Zodiacs to send all guests out exploring at the same time.

Read on for details about this trip, or learn more about AdventureSmith’s Patagonia cruises and Patagonia trips.

Itinerary

Southbound Chilean Patagonia: Fjords, Glaciers & Torres del Paine Itinerary

The southbound Chilean Patagonia land and sea adventure operates round-trip from Santiago, Chile. Embark in Ushuaia, Argentina and cruise Patagonian fjords before disembarking in Puerto Natales for the final 4 nights on land, driving to Punta Arenas and flying back to Santiago.

Route map of Best of Chilean Patagonia cruise, operating round-trip from Santiago Chile via a flight to embark in Ushuaia, Argentina, disembark in Puerto Natales & a flight back to Santiago.

Day 1

Arrive Santiago, Chile

Arrive in Santiago, the capital city of Chile. Set against the Andes and Chilean Coastal mountain ranges, Santiago is home to half of the country’s population. Transfer from the airport to the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago (or similar).

Accommodations

Ritz Carlton (or similar)

Meals

n/a

Day 2

Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina & Embark

Today, fly to Ushuaia, Argentina. Transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided. From there, you’ll be driven to the outpost of Puerto Natales and check into The Singular Patagonia (or similar) for the evening. Enjoy a group dinner before retiring.

Accommodations

National Geographic Explorer

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Days 3 - 5

Torres del Paine National Park

Drive into this UNESCO Biosphere reserve and spend three days at Tierra Patagonia Hotel or Explora Patagonia (or similar), discovering one of the most wildlife-rich areas in the Americas, covering 450,000 acres of glaciers, forests, grasslands, rivers and colorful lagoons. Choose among a variety of possibilities, including walks and hikes, horseback riding, sailing among icebergs to the foot of the immense Grey Glacier, visiting the Salto Grande waterfall and seeing the towers of the central massif from the Blue Lagoon. Look out for guanacos, gray foxes, rheas and Andean condors.

Accommodations

National Geographic Explorer

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6

Puerto Natales & Embark

You’ll have a final morning to explore Torres del Paine before continuing on to Puerto Natales, where you’ll embark the ship. Be on deck to look for condors and other wildlife on your way out of Puerto Natales as your Captain and local pilots guide the ship through the Kirke or White Narrows, accessible only to small ships like the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet—always a challenge to navigate because of the powerful currents that flow through the pinch point.

Accommodations

National Geographic Explorer

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Days 7-8

Chilean Fjords

Today and during the following days you’ll be treated to the spectacular features of an active glaciated landscape with hanging valleys and tributary glaciers. This region was navigated by Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition, and it took most of November 1520 for his ships to find a way through the channels that lie between the continental mainland and Tierra del Fuego to the south. The crew will look to make a first stop in the extensive maze of channels and islands of the Chilean fjords, where you may go out by Zodiac and kayak.

Accommodations

National Geographic Explorer

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9

Tierra Del Fuego & Karukinka Natural Park

Tierra del Fuego is one of Patagonia’s crown jewels. Visit its newest and largest protected area: Karukinka Natural Park. Established in 2004 through a gift from Goldman Sachs, Karukinka is one of the largest donations ever made for conservation. National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is thrilled to have special permission from the Wildlife Conservation Society to visit this private reserve, which spans 1,160 square miles and harbors the endangered culpeo fox, Andean condors, albatrosses, grebes, petrels, fulmars, shearwaters and many other kinds of wildlife. You might explore Jackson Bay, backed by a skyline of rugged mountains, and look for wildlife including black-browed albatrosses, which nest on one of the nearby small islands. You may walk a trail to a lovely waterfall and look for elephant seals resting on not only the beach but also high in the grass meadows and even in the small river draining the valley inland.

Accommodations

National Geographic Explorer

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Days 10 - 11

Chilean Fjords & Beagle Channel

This southernmost corner of the South American continent is also home to Cape Horn, the island at the convergence of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans: famously difficult waters that, throughout the centuries, have been the graveyard of many ships from the time before the Panama Canal. Sail the Beagle Channel and look to hike and kayak one of the wild areas in this region of beech forests, mountains and rivers. Take Zodiacs out to explore these protected waters and rugged shores, keeping watch for the shearwaters, petrels, albatrosses and many other birds that inhabit this otherworldly realm. Experience more stunning wilderness as you explore the fjords and glaciers of the region by Zodiac, kayak and on foot.

Accommodations

Explora Torres del Paine Lodge or Tierra Patagonia Hotel (or similar)

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Days 12 - 13

Isla de Los Estados (Staten Island), Argentina

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has been given special permission to visit extraordinary Staten Island, and this ship is one of the only expedition ships ever allowed here. It is a place of superlatives, barely touched in recent decades and visited primarily by a few scientists and the staff of the tiny naval observatory. The island was named by Dutch explorers in 1615. Its mountainous, forested landscapes and rugged fjords are beautiful, and there is much to discover here. The exact schedule remains flexible to take best advantage of conditions. Search for southern rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, other waterbirds, fur seals and sea lions. You might also look for otters on your landings ashore, and you’ll see the replica of the 1884 San Juan de Salvamento “lighthouse at the end of the world,” which inspired Jules Verne’s novel by the same name. There are chances to walk in the southern beech forests. These days are bound to stand out as a unique chance to explore a very remote place.

Accommodations

The Singular Hotel Patagonia (or similar)

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 14

Disembark Ushuaia, Argentina & Fly to Buenos Aires & Depart

Disembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Fly to Buenos Aires (National Geographic Explorer) or Santiago (National Geographic Resolution) and connect with your flight home.

Accommodations

n/a

Meals

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Inclusions, Terms & Notes

Included

Accommodations; meals as indicated; beer, wine & full bar; excursions; services of expedition leaders, naturalist staff and expert guides; use of kayaks; entrance fees; all port charges and service taxes; basic WiFi (enhanced and premium packages available for purchase). Gratuities for all departures of National Geographic Explorer, Orion, Endurance, Resolution, Sea Cloud, Jahan and Lord of the Glens.

Exclusions

Mandatory charter flights from Santiago, Chile to Ushuaia, Argentina and from Punta Arenas to Santiago, Chile (contact your adventure specialist for pricing); immigration fees; air transportation; extensions; meals not indicated; reserve wines & premium spirits; gratuities for all departures of Delfin II, Endeavour II, Islander II, Venture, Quest, Sea Bird and Sea Lion; personal items such as emails, laundry, voyage DVD, etc.; and insurance of any kind.

Payment & Cancellation

In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 15% of the total trip cost is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 120 days before the departure date. Special payment terms apply for groups of 8 or more; inquire for details. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person fees, based on number of days prior to departure:
120 or more days – 100% of deposit**
119 to 90 days – 50% of total trip cost
89 to 0 days – 100% of total trip cost
**Advance payments will be credited in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate, valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation, and which may only be applied towards final payment on any future booking.

Terms & Conditions

This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations Terms and Conditions. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A Traveler Information Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. Your Adventure Specialist will send you a unique link to complete this form along with a packing list and extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information upon booking confirmation.

Arrival & Departure

The southbound Chilean Patagonia land and sea adventure begins and ends in Santiago, Chile (SCL). Plan flights to arrive to Santiago by 11:00am on Day 1 of the itinerary in order to be eligible for the included group transfer. Charter flights are needed to Ushuaia (USH) for embarkation and from Punta Arenas, Chile (PUQ) after disembarkation. Disembarkation is after breakfast on Day 10 of the outlined itinerary, followed by 4 nights on land before flying back to Santiago. Plan flights to depart Santiago no earlier than 9:00pm on Day 14. If you would like assistance with international flights, please visit our Booking Flights resource page.

Internal Flights

Group charter flights from Santiago, Chile to Ushuaia, Argentina, and from Punta Arenas to Santiago, Chile are required on this trip’s itinerary; see this trip’s Exclusions for pricing. There is a strict luggage limit of checked bags weighing up to 66 lbs from Santiago to Ushuaia (no overage available) and 50 lbs from Punta Arenas to Santiago (overage is available and must be paid to airline). Luggage storage is available in Santiago for an extra charge; inquire with your Adventure Specialist for details.

Activities

Activities included aboard this expedition include Zodiac cruises, hiking and kayaking. Other activities may include yoga and stretching, land treks, glacier viewing and wildlife observation.

Room Configuration

In addition to listed Solo cabin rates, select double-occupancy cabins may be available for single occupancy with a single supplement fee. If you would like to share accommodations with another guest of the same gender, we will be happy to try to accommodate you in select cabin categories. This program allows you to pay the per person double-occupancy rate whether or not a roommate is found. Contact AdventureSmith for further details and availability.

Families & Children

Children under the age of 18 are eligible for $500 off the double occupancy rate. Skilled staff members trained with National Geographic Education organize activities that inspire curiosity in young people of all ages. Programming for kids may include activities like photo workshops, journaling, scavenger hunts, Zodiac-driving lessons, hands-on nature and science programming and kid-friendly menu options.

Travel Insurance

Protect your travel investment with insurance. Our partners at Travelex Insurance offer a variety of plans and policies to fit every trip and budget. For best value and coverage for pre-existing medical conditions, consider purchasing a policy at time of booking. Learn more about travel insurance or get a free quote.

Itinerary Notes

Use the itinerary as a guide only. Itineraries may be altered due to weather, wildlife, national park regulation or at the captain’s discretion. The ability to be flexible makes this type of small ship cruising unique.

Northbound (Modified) Chilean Patagonia: Fjords, Glaciers & Torres del Paine Itinerary

The northbound (modified) Chilean Patagonia land and sea adventure begins in Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile, and ends in Santiago . Embark in Ushuaia, Argentina and cruise Patagonian fjords before disembarking in Puerto Natales for the final 4 nights on land and flying to Santiago.

Route map of Best of Chilean Patagonia cruise (modified), operating from Buenos Aires, Argentina via a flight to embark in Ushuaia,, disembarking in Puerto Natales & a flight to end in Santiago, Chile.

Day 1

Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Santiago, Chile

Arrive in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina, or Santiago, Chile’s mountainous capital. Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Icon, or similar (National Geographic Endurance). Or transfer to the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, or similar (National Geographic Resolution).

Accommodations

Alvear Icon (Buenos Aires) or Ritz-Carlton Santiago (or similar)

Meals

n/a

Day 2

Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina & Embark

Join the recommended flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, with provided transfers to the airport and luggage assistance. If the weather is fine, you’ll have a chance to view the spectacular mountains rising out of the Beagle Channel while enjoying lunch on a catamaran cruise. Later, embark and set sail.

Accommodations

National Geographic Endurance

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Days 3 - 4

Isla de Los Estados (Staten Island)

By special permission, visit extraordinary Staten Island (your ship is one of the only expedition ships ever allowed here). It is a place of superlatives, barely touched in recent decades and visited primarily by a few scientists and the staff of the tiny naval observatory. The island was named by Dutch explorers in 1615. Its mountainous, forested landscapes and rugged fjords are beautiful, and there is much to discover here. Your exact schedule remains flexible to take best advantage of conditions. Search for southern rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, other waterbirds, fur seals and sea lions. Also look for otters on your landings ashore, and see the replica of the 1884 San Juan de Salvamento “lighthouse at the end of the world,” which inspired Jules Verne’s novel by the same name. There are chances to walk in the southern beech forests. These days are bound to stand out as a unique chance to explore a very remote place.

Accommodations

National Geographic Endurance

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Days 5 - 6

Chilean Fjords & Beagle Channel

This southernmost corner of the South American continent is also home to Cape Horn, the island at the convergence of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans—famously difficult waters that, throughout the centuries, has been the graveyard of many ships from the time before the Panama Canal. Sail the Beagle Channel and look to hike and kayak one of the wild areas in this region of beech forests, mountains and rivers. Take Zodiacs out to explore these protected waters and rugged shores, keeping watch for the shearwaters, petrels, albatrosses and many other birds that inhabit this otherworldly realm. Experience more stunning wilderness as you explore the fjords and glaciers of the region by Zodiac, kayak and on foot.

Accommodations

National Geographic Endurance

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7

Tierra del Fuego: Karukinka Natural Park

Tierra del Fuego is one of Patagonia’s crown jewels. Visit its newest and largest protected area: Karukinka Natural Park. Established in 2004 through a gift from Goldman Sachs, Karukinka is one of the largest donations ever made for conservation. It’s thrilling to have special permission from the Wildlife Conservation Society to visit this private reserve, which spans 1,160 square miles and harbors the endangered culpeo fox, Andean condors, albatrosses, grebes, petrels, fulmars, shearwaters and many other kinds of wildlife. You may explore Jackson Bay, backed by a skyline of rugged mountains, and look for wildlife including black-browed albatrosses, which nest on one of the nearby small islands. You may walk a trail to a lovely waterfall and look for elephant seals resting on not only the beach but also high in the grass meadows and even in the small river draining the valley inland.

Accommodations

National Geographic Endurance

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Days 8 - 9

Exploring the Chilean Fjords & Kirke Narrows

Today you are treated to the spectacular features of an active glaciated landscape with hanging valleys and tributary glaciers. This region was navigated by Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition and it took most of November 1520 for his ships to find a way through the channels that lie between the continental mainland and Tierra del Fuego to the south. Look to make a first stop in the extensive maze of channels and islands of the Chilean fjords, where you may go out by Zodiac and kayak. Your captain and local pilots guide the ship through the Kirke or White Narrows, accessible only to a small ship such as yours, and always a challenge to navigate because of the powerful currents that flow through the pinch point. Be on deck to look for condors and other wildlife as you make your way to Puerto Natales.

Accommodations

National Geographic Endurance

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Days 10 - 12

Disembark Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park & Explore

Disembark this morning and drive to this UNESCO Biosphere reserve for 3 days at Explora Patagonia Lodge or Tierra Patagonia Hotel (or similar), discovering one of the most wildlife-rich areas in the Americas, covering 450,000 acres of glaciers, forests, grasslands, rivers and colorful lagoons. Choose among a variety of possibilities, including walks and hikes, horseback riding, sailing among icebergs to the foot of the immense Grey Glacier, visiting the Salto Grande waterfall and seeing the towers of the central massif from the Blue Lagoon. Look out for guanacos, gray foxes, rheas and Andean condors.

Accommodations

Explora Torres del Paine Lodge or Tierra Patagonia Hotel (or similar)

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 13

Torres del Paine National Park to Puerto Natales & Overnight

Enjoy a final morning to explore Torres del Paine, then drive to Puerto Natales for a final night at The Singular Patagonia (or similar hotel).

Accommodations

The Singular Hotel Patagonia (or similar)

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 14

Drive to Punta Arenas, Fly to Santiago & Depart

After breakfast drive from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas, the southernmost city in Chile. Fly to Santiago and connect to your overnight flight home.

Accommodations

n/a

Meals

breakfast

Details

Inclusions, Terms & Notes

Included

One hotel night in Buenos Aires or Santiago, three hotel nights in Torres del Paine and one hotel night in Puerto Natales; accommodations; meals as indicated; beer, wine & full bar; excursions; services of expedition leaders, naturalist staff and expert guides; use of kayaks; entrance fees; all port charges and service taxes; basic WiFi (enhanced and premium packages available for purchase). Gratuities for all departures of National Geographic Explorer, Orion, Endurance, Resolution, Sea Cloud, Jahan and Lord of the Glens.

Exclusions

Mandatory charter flights from Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile to Ushuaia, Argentina and from Punta Arenas to Santiago, Chile (contact your adventure specialist for pricing); immigration fees; air transportation; extensions; meals not indicated; reserve wines & premium spirits; gratuities for all departures of Delfin II, Endeavour II, Islander II, Venture, Quest, Sea Bird and Sea Lion; personal items such as emails, laundry, voyage DVD, etc.; and insurance of any kind.

Payment & Cancellation

Terms & Conditions

Arrival & Departure

The northbound (modified) Chilean Patagonia land and sea adventure begins in either Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE) or Santiago, Chile (SCL), and ends in Santiago, Chile (SCL). Plan flights to arrive to Buenos Aires or Santiago by 11:00am on Day 1 of the itinerary in order to be eligible for the included group transfer. Charter flights are needed to Ushuaia (USH) for embarkation and from Punta Arenas, Chile (PUQ) to Santiago after disembarkation. Disembarkation is after breakfast on Day 10 of the outlined itinerary. Plan flights to depart Santiago no earlier than 9:00pm on Day 14. If you would like assistance with international flights, please visit our Booking Flights resource page.

Internal Flights

Group charter flights from Buenos Aires/Santiago and Ushuaia, Argentina, and from Punta Arenas to Santiago, Chile are required on this trip’s itinerary; see this trip’s Exclusions for pricing. There is a strict luggage limit of checked bags weighing up to 66 lbs from Buenos Aires/Santiago to Ushuaia (no overage available) and 50 lbs from Punta Arenas to Santiago (overage is available and must be paid to airline). For departures originating in Santiago, luggage storage is available in Santiago for an extra charge; inquire with your Adventure Specialist for details.

Activities

Activities included aboard this expedition include Zodiac cruises, hiking and kayaking. Other activities may include yoga and stretching, land treks, glacier viewing and wildlife observation.

Room Configuration

Families & Children

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Rates & Dates

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Explora Torres del Paine Lodge

The Explora Torres del Paine Lodge is located at the center of the Torres del Paine National Park, the heart of Patagonia, Chile. On the shores of Lake Pehoe, it has breathtaking views of the Paine ridge and the granite towers.

Expedition Ship

National Geographic Endurance

The 138-guest National Geographic Endurance is the newest addition to the National Geographic fleet. This expedition ship is specifically designed for stability and sustainability as well as for in-depth education and an unmatched range of exploration in the polar regions.

Expedition Ship

National Geographic Explorer

The National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship accommodating 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. She is fully stabilized, enabling her to navigate polar passages while providing comfort.

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