?4-day expedition cruise through the Chilean fjords
?Discover the inspiring beauty of Torres del Paine National Park
?Stay in comfortable & characterful hotels throughout
Tierra del Fuego
From cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, we fly south to Ushuaia, the most southerly city in the world. Here we explore the beautiful wilderness of Tierra del Fuego National Park on foot and by boat; a journey that takes us up the Beagle Channel to Redonda Island, a nature lover's paradise.
Cape Horn & Fjords
Ushuaia is the launch point for our 4-day cruise on the purpose-built expedition ship M/V Mare Australis. Designed for comfort and safety in these unpredictable waters, our days are spent making landings by zodiac boats, while the evenings see us enjoying fine local foods and wines in an informal setting. From the infamous waters around Cape Horn, our captain will skilfully pilot us through the spectacular Chilean fjords, past huge glaciers, finally visiting Magdalena Island penguin colony before we disembark in the charming and colourful Punta Arenas.
Torres del Paine
The scenery of Torres del Paine National Park is simply breath-taking and exploring on foot, we hope to spot some of the park's abundant wildlife. Leaving Chile, we drive around Lago Argentino to Los Glaciares National Park where we enjoy views of the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier. Returning to Buenos Aires, there's time to soak up the atmosphere of this lively city.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Join Buenos Aires; city tour. 2 Fly Ushuaia. 3 In Ushuaia; explore Tierra del Fuego NP. 4 Embark on 4-day voyage aboard M/V Mare Australis; sail along Beagle Channel. 5 & 6 Sail to Cape Horn, the Chilean Fjords and Gunther Pluschow Glacier. 7 Sail to Magdalena Island penguin colony; disembark Punta Arenas; drive Puerto Natales. 8 Drive via Milodon Cave to Torres del Paine NP; explore park. 9 Free day; optional walk to Paine Towers or boat trip on Lake Grey. 10 Drive to Calafate. 11 In Calafate; visit Perito Moreno Glacier. 12 Fly Buenos Aires; free time. 13 End Buenos Aires.
Accommodation: 10nts comfortable hotels; from a converted Tango school in Buenos Aires to cosy cabins in Torres del Paine, 3nts comfortable shared cabin with picture windows and private facilities on the modern M/V Mare Australis; 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 3 dinners included.
Transport: Expedition cruise ship/Charter bus/On Foot/Boat/Flights as itinerary.
Comment: The very best of Patagonia by land and sea. Note: our final itinerary and shore excursions during the cruise are subject to local weather and sea conditions. Walks on this tour are easy to moderate and optional, longer walks are available.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s) and some local guides. On cruise: Expedition staff and guides only.
Trip Reference: DPA
