Chilean Patagonia Cruise Adventure
Santiago then a 5-night cruise to Pía & Águila Glaciers, Cape Horn, Ainsworth Bay, the Magellanic penguins of Magdalena Island & Punta Arenas; plus wine-tasting tour in Maipo Valley.
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | Group Size | 8 travelers max | |
| Themes | Active, Bucket List, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruises | ||
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| What to Expect | Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
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Explore the off-the-beaten-path region of Chilean Patagonia, home to mountains stretching endlessly across the horizon, pristine glaciers plunging into the waters below, and an extensive array of channels and fjords, attracting travelers with a keen eye for natural beauty and a sense of unique adventure. Begin your journey in the bustling capital city of Santiago, immersing yourself in the culture, history, and the Chilean flavors and aromas of markets, all while surrounded by the Andes Mountains’ snowy peaks. Then, embark on your exciting 5-night cruise, exploring one of the most wildly remote corners of planet Earth. Experience the rush of Zodiac boat rides as they glide across the waterways to numerous shore points along the way, providing opportunities to admire the spectacular views of towering glaciers descending in the middle of the Darwin Mountain Range, emerald lagoons, and a variety of wildlife including colonies of Magellanic penguins. You amazing adventure comes to a memorable and relaxing end with a local wine tasting and tour in the Maipo Valley.
Package includes
- Flights
- Cruise
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip flights from Miami to Santiago, including taxes & fees
- All flights within Chile
- All ground transportation and transfers
- 3 nights accommodation in first class hotels
- 5 nights cruise aboard M/V Ventus Australis, A cabins
- 19 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners, including a welcome dinner
- English-speaking local guides
- Expedition specialist on board the cruise
- Port taxes
Optional add-ons
- Post tour extension to Torres del Paine
Why you'll love it
- Embark on a memorable 5-night cruise through Chile.
- Explore Santiago, the bustling capital of Chile, including Plaza Constitución, Palacio de la Moneda & Mercado de Abasto Tirso de Molina.
- Hike Pía Glacier for spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
- Discover Cape Horn, a sheer 1,394 ft. high rocky promontory overlooking the Drake Passage.
- Admire the beauty and dramatic geography of Wulaia Bay, the site where Charles Darwin disembarked on his voyage aboard the HMS Beagle.
- Witness the impressive glaciers descending from the middle of the Darwin Mountain Range.
- See thousands of Magellanic penguins on Magdalena Island or a sea lion colony on Marta Island.
- Indulge in Chilean wine during a vineyard tour in the Maipo Valley.
Itinerary at a Glance
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Depart the USA on your flight bound for Santiago, Chile
Day 2 Arrive Santiago
- Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel
- Explore the colonial district of Santiago
- Visit Mercado de Abasto Tirso de Molina
- Join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner
Pullman Santiago VitacuraBreakfast & dinner
Day 3 Santiago, Punta Arenas & Embark Cruise
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Punta Arenas
- Embark M/V Ventas Australis cruise ship
- Welcome cocktail reception and dinner
- Sail through Straits of Magellan
M/V Ventus AustralisBreakfast & dinner
Day 4 Pia Glacier & Glacier Alley
- Sail through the Beagle Channel
- Disembark in Pia Fjord via Zodiacs
M/V Ventus AustralisBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5 Cape Horn & Walaia Bay
- Disembark in Cape Horn National Park, UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve
- Explore the fabled Wulaia Bay
M/V Ventus AustralisBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6 Beagel Channel, Agostini Sound & Águila Glacier
- Sail to Agostini Sound and see stunning glaciers
- Continue to Águila Glacier and walk along the shore of the lagoon
M/V Ventus AustralisBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7 Parry Fjord & Ainsworth Bay
- Zodiac tour near Parry Fjord and see amphitheater of glaciers
- Continue to Ainsworth Bay
- Disembark in Alberto De Agostini National Park
M/V Ventus AustralisBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 Magdalena Island, Punta Arenas & Santiago
- Magdelena Island
- Disembark ship in Punta Arenas and transfer to the airport in Punta Arenas and fly to Santiago.
- Transfer to hotel
Pullman Santiago VitacuraBreakfast
Day 9 Maipo Valley & Depart Santiago
- Visit a vineyard in the Maipo Valley for a wine-tasting tour
- Lunch with your fellow travelers
- Transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight
- Your amazing adventures come to an end as you arrive in the USA tomorrow morning
Breakfast & lunch
Post-Tour Extension to Torres del Paine
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Day 8 Magdalena Island, Punta Arenas & Torres del Paine
- Magdelena Island
- Disembark ship in Punta Arenas and transfer to Torres del Paine
Rio Serrano Hotel + SpaBreakfast & dinner
Day 9 Torres del Paine National Park
- Visit Torres del Paine National Park
- See the majestic granite towers at Torres del Paine
Rio Serrano Hotel + SpaBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 Puerto Natales
- Visit the Milodón Caves
- Pass through "Silla del Diablo" rock formations
Hotel CostaustralisBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11 Punta Arenas & Santiago
- Transfer to airport for flight to Santiago
Pullman Santiago VitacuraBreakfast
Day 12 Maipo Valley & Depart Santiago
- Visit a vineyard in the Maipo Valley for a wine-tasting tour
- Lunch with your fellow travelers
- Transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight
- Your amazing adventures come to an end as you arrive in the USA tomorrow morning
Breakfast & lunch
Hotels & Ship
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
Cruise Ship
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
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