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Highlights
- Explore Chilean Patagonia's fjords, glaciers, and panoramic vistas
- Navigate coastlines by Zodiac and kayak, gliding into fjords beneath ice
- Discover the rare beauty of Karukinka Natural Park
- Enjoy special access to the stunning landscapes of Staten Island
Activities
- Whale Watching
- Kayaking
- Small Ship Cruises
- Wildlife Viewing
Places Visited
- Argentina
- Chile
- Patagonia
- South America
- Andes Mountains
- Puerto Natales
- Punta Arenas
- Santiago
- Ushuaia
- Beagle Channel
- Isla de los Estados
- Karukinka
- Tierra del Fuego
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Full Itinerary
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- Accommodations
- 1 Lunch
Arrive in Santiago and transfer to the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago (or a similar hotel) before embarking on a guided tour of this dynamic city nestled against the Andes. Explore landmarks such as the Plaza de Armas and experience the blend of historic and modern elements that define the city. In the early evening, join for a casual welcome reception and a drink at the hotel.
Day 2: Punta Arenas | Puerto Natales | Embark | Kirke or White Narrows
- Accommodation
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today, you fly from Santiago to Punta Arenas, the southern gateway to Patagonia. From there, drive to Puerto Natales and board your ship. Be on deck as the Captain navigates the challenging Kirke or White Narrows, known for its powerful currents and narrow passages, and keep an eye out for wildlife.
Day 3-4: Chilean Fjords
- Accommodation
- 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Today and in the coming days, 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, which spent most of November 1520 finding a way through the channels between the continental mainland and Tierra del Fuego to the south. Your first stop is in the extensive maze of channels and islands of the Chilean fjords, where you may go out by Zodiac and kayak.
Day 5: Tierra del Fuego, Chile | Karukinka Natural Park
- Accommodation
- 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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. Travelers are 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 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. Walk a trail to a lovely waterfall and look for elephant seals resting not only on the beach but also high in the grass meadows and even in the small river draining the valley inland.
Day 6-7: Chilean Fjords | Beagle Channel
- Accommodation
- 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Experience more stunning wilderness as travelers explore the fjords and glaciers of the region by Zodiac, kayak, and on foot. 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.
Sail the Beagle Channel and look to hike and kayak one of the wild areas in this region of beech forests, mountains, and rivers. 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.
Day 8-9: Isla de Los Estados (Staten Island), Argentina
- Accommodation
- 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
You have special permission to visit extraordinary Staten Island, with your ship being one of the few expedition vessels ever allowed here. This place, largely untouched in recent decades and primarily visited by a few scientists and the staff of the tiny naval observatory, was named by Dutch explorers in 1615. Its mountainous, forested landscapes and rugged fjords are stunning, offering much to discover. Your exact schedule remains flexible to take full advantage of the conditions. You search for southern rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, other waterbirds, fur seals, and sea lions. On your landings ashore, look for otters and visit the replica of the 1884 San Juan de Salvamento “lighthouse at the end of the world,” which inspired Jules Verne’s novel. You also have opportunities to walk in the southern beech forests. These days promise a unique chance to explore this very remote place.
Day 10: Ushuaia, Argentina | Disembark Ship | Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 1 Breakfast
Today, you disembark in Ushuaia. Fly to Buenos Aires and connect with your flight home.
Ship/Hotel
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Castillo Rojo Boutique HotelCastillo Rojo Boutique hotel or "The Red Castle Hotel" is located in the heart of Bellavista. Conveniently located near theaters, fine restaurants and exciting nightlife. The hotel is also close to Pablo Neruda's house.Dates & Prices
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$13,588 2-3 travelers
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Cat 1
Main Deck with one or two portholes. #301-308
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Cat 2
Main Deck with window. #317-320, 335-336.
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Cat 3
Main Deck with Window #313-316, 321-328, 337-340,342, 344, 346, 348, 350.
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Cat 4
Upper and Veranda Decks with Window. # 103-104, 107-108, 201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228.
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Cat 5
Upper Deck with Balcony. #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224.
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Cat 6
Veranda Deck Suite #101-102; Upper Deck Suite with Balcony #213.
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Cat 7
Upper Deck Suite with Balcony. #215, 219, 230.
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Cat SA
C Deck Solo - Cabins 309-312, 329-334. Single cabins with window.
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Cat SB
Upper and Veranda Decks with Window. #105-106, 203, 208.
Included
- 9 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 8 Dinners
- 9 Nights Accommodations
- Accommodations as listed
- Ground transportation as listed
- Activities as listed
- Meals as listed
- Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
- Assistance by the onboard National Geographic Photography Expert
- Beer, wine, co*cktails, and spirits aboard the ship. We are also pleased to offer a selection of super premium wines and liquors that are available for purchase.
- Crew gratuities
- Complimentary Starlink-enabled Wi-Fi internet is available to all guests aboard Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet, enabling email, messaging, and social media.
- Park and site entrance fees, special access permits, and port taxes
- Excursions, hotels, and airport transfers, as indicated in the itinerary
- Selection of exploration tools curated to your destination, such as Zodiacs and glass-bottom boats, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling equipment (including wetsuits, masks, and fins), and other state-of-the-art gear
- Guidance and company of leading expedition staff
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary, both aboard and onshore. Meals are inspired by regional cuisine and locally sourced where possible
- Hors d’oeuvres inspired by regional cuisine and locally sourced where possible
- 24-hour access to snacks, premium coffees and teas, non-alcoholic beverages, and filtered water
- Presentations on your destination by expedition staff and expert guest speakers
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to fill at onboard water refill stations
- The services of a physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, or paramedic where available
- Morning stretch classes and 24-hour access to exercise equipment where available
- 24-hour access to lounges, observation decks, library stocked with regionally relevant literature, and other shared spaces
- Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic certified photo instructor
Excluded
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Additional excursions during free time
- Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
- Laundry, spa treatments, scuba diving, Wi-Fi and phone services (except when indicated as included)
- We strongly recommend our guests to take Travel Protection Plan. A Plan with comprehensive coverage to protect you from cancellation fees, costs incurred due to trip delays/interruption, damaged or lost baggage, medical assistance, and evacuation during your travels
- Airfare (except flights when indicated as included), pre- and post-expedition extensions, additional hotel nights, and private transfers (except when indicated as included)
- Travel protection plans and passport, visa, and immigration fees
- Enhanced and premium Wi-Fi plans, which may enable video chat, web browsing, and streaming (connectivity permitting)
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The trip was terrific with great planning on your part. Most of the adventures were not mainstream and somewhat off the beaten path which made it especially enjoyable!! We felt taken care of and you all were readily available to respond to questions and issues. I would highly recommend your company and friends have already expressed interest based on our pictures and excitement.
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