Top 10 Puerto Natales Cruises, Trips, and Tours for 2023-2024

Name: Patagonia Tours & Travel
Brand: Adventure Life
Rating: 4.9 (449 reviews)

Discover the Torres del Paine National Park with luxury accommodations and unique excursions. Enjoy a 7-day relaxing stay at Awasi Patagonia while you explore the national park by horseback, foot, or kayaking nearby lakes on this eco-tour.

The shores of the Serrano River. Chile Kayaking!

Serrano River Navigation

2 Days from $814

Adventurers sail the ice river of Ultima Esperanza Fjord, surrounded by waterfalls. Then continue upriver to Serrano Falls via zodiacs. Observe seals, sea lions, porpoises, and other Patagonian wildlife. Enjoy the stunning views of Torres del Paine from EcoCamp, or relax after your adventure.

Mountain Channels

1 Day from $410

On this 1-day tour, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of cliffs, lush vegetation, calving fjords and glaciers, and a dormant volcano as you navigate the Mountain Channel.

Such calm water while kayaking Patagonia

Torres Del Paine Kayaking

3 Days from $964

Enjoy a 3 day/2 night river kayaking and camping trip along the Serrano River in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and wildlife during this fully supported Chile tour.

Patagonian Fjords of Chile

Ushuaia to Valparaiso
14 Days from $5,490

Board Ocean Victory to join this 14-day cruise exploring the highlights of the Patagonian Fjords of Chile. Depart Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, to cruise around Cape Horn and through the Strait of Magellan. Sail north toward Valparaiso, and admire the stunning deep fjords of the coast along the way.

Southern Patagonia: Glaciers, Fjords & Wildlife

Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
17 Days from $20,440

Explore the spectacular fjords and forested isles of southern Patagonia on a new expedition aboard the state-of-the-art National Geographic Endurance. Explore iconic Torres del Paine National Park to search for foxes, rheas, and guanacos in the shadow of the famous saw-toothed peaks.

Hikers take in sweeping views on the O Trek

Torres del Paine O Circuit

10 Days from $2,960

Circle the iconic Paine Massif as you trek on the O Circuit through some of Torres del Paine's most challenging terrain, experiencing the wild beauty of southern Chile on this 10-day hiking adventure on the full Paine Circuit.

Sunrise in the Patagonian Andes Mountains

Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

Buenos Aires to Santiago
15 Days from $14,495

Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ aboard the Ultramarine on this 15-day Essential Patagonia journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Visit Cape Horn, cruise to Diego Ramírez Islands; then see spectacular Glaciers: Pia, Garibaldi, and Dainelli. Go hiking in Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Beautiful view near Puerto Natales, Chile

In-Depth Antarctica & Patagonia Expedition (Southbound)

Valparaiso to Punta Arenas
22 Days from $16,837

Board MS Fram to join this 22-day exploration of the highlights of Antarctica, Patagonia, and the Chilean fjords. Depart from Valparaiso and cruise down the Chilean coast before embarking on an exploration of the ultimate wilderness that is Antarctica, the white continent.

View the seal and cormorant colonies as you sail across the Beagle Channel

Best of Chilean Patagonia: From Torres del Paine to Cape Horn

Best of Chilean Patagonia
15 Days from $20,390

Discover the breadth of Patagonia’s wilderness on a 14-day land-and-sea expedition on the NG Orion. Savor the grandeur of Torres del Paine’s iconic landscapes and profusion of wildlife. Then, explore the fjords, glaciers, and panoramic vistas of Patagonia’s coast and waterways, including Isla De Los Estados, Yendegaia and Karukinka, and Cape Horn.

2 Best Puerto Natales Luxury Cruises, Trips, and Tours for 2023-2024

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Awasi Patagonia	$4070	4-7	Nov 30, 2022	Discover the Torres del Paine National Park with luxury accommodations and unique excursions. Enjoy a 7-day relaxing stay at Awasi Patagonia while … 0
Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine	$14495	15	Mar 13, 2024	Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ aboard the Ultramarine on this 15-day Essential Patagonia journey into … 0

5 Top-Rated Puerto Natales Small Cruise Ships for 2023-2024

Ship Name	Max Passengers	From	Summary
Ultramarine	199	$14495	New in 2021, the Ultramarine is designed with an ice rating of 1A+, PC6, making it one of the most capable polar exploring vessels on the planet. … 0
National Geographic Resolution	126	$13750	New in 2021, The National Geographic Resolution is a next-generation 126-passager expedition ship purpose-built for polar exploration in comfort with … 0
Ocean Victory	174	$5490	Accommodating 174 passengers as it sails along Antarctica, the Ocean Victory offers a unique adventure. Experience shore landings, excursions, … 0
National Geographic Endurance	126	$20440	National Geographic Endurance, a purpose-built cruise ship capable of year-round operations in the arctic regions, with the highest ice class rating … 0
MS Fram	250	$16837	The MS Fram was built in 2007 and offers numerous lounges in which to relax, a well-equipped gym, and several Jacuzzis on deck. 0

Top 3 Puerto Natales Cruise, Trip, and Tour Deals for 2023-2024

Trip Name	Save	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Best of Chilean Patagonia: From Torres del Paine to Cape Horn	Savings	$20390	15	Dec 1, 2022	Discover the breadth of Patagonia’s wilderness on a 14-day land-and-sea expedition on the NG Orion. Savor the grandeur of Torres del Paine’s … 0
Patagonian Fjords of Chile	Savings	$5490	14	Mar 27, 2023	Board Ocean Victory to join this 14-day cruise exploring the highlights of the Patagonian Fjords of Chile. Depart Ushuaia, the southernmost city in … 0
Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island	Savings	$13750	10	Dec 5, 2022	Experience the iconic wildness of Patagonia’s saw-toothed peaks, cerulean glaciers, and soaring fjords over 10 days of exploration. Discover … 0

Patagonia Trekking on a Torres del Paine Trip with Adventure Life

Puerto Natales Travel Guide

Puerto Natales Highlights - What to do in and Around

The main highlight of Puerto Natales in Southern Patagonia is its location-the small town serves as a hub to the Torres del Paine National Park, glaciers, and fjords and is a launching point for cruises, sailing trips, and kayaking.

Best Time of Year to Visit Patagonia

Learn about the best months to travel to Patagonia: November through March is when most travelers visit, but the autumn and spring shoulder seasons work too.

Chile FAQs

You have booked your trip to Chile. Now what? From what you can expect to eat to packing suggestions, this FAQ answers some of the most commonly asked traveler questions. Hopefully, this will help you feel more prepared for your Chile tour!

Best Time of Year to Visit Chile

Depending on where you're planning to go, Chile is a great year-round destination. Central Chile has a very agreeable spring and summer from September to February, and June & August make for excellent skiing in the Lake District. If you're heading to Patagonia, then November to March is definitely the best time to visit.

Torres del Paine Geography

Torres del Paine is comprised of panoramic valleys, massive glaciers, pristine lakes, towering mountains, glacier-fed rivers, and plunging waterfalls. Here is a travel guide of the specific geography visitors will experience.

Patagonia FAQs

Planning an adventure in Patagonia is sure to result in questions! Our FAQ answers some of the most commonly asked things by our travelers. From packing suggestions to what currency to bring, this guide will give you some vital details before your travels. Hopefully, this will help better prepare you for your Patagonia trip.

Bioregions of Patagonia

Discover the three main bioregions that make up Patagonia: the southern coast, mountain grasslands, and beech forests. These individual areas have a unique landscape and wildlife inhabitants that are characteristic of each. Learn more about the diversity that can be experienced in Patagonia.

Patagonia's Big Five

See the Guanaco, Puma, South Andean Deer (huemul), Andean Condor, and Nandu, Patagonia's big five wildlife sightings.

Best Puerto Natales Small Ship Cruise Lines for 2023-2024

Lindblad Expeditions - offers expertise fueled by diverse experiences across expedition, storytelling, and academic backgrounds. Base out of the UNESCO reserve Puerto Natales to transit the narrow sliver of water known as the Kirke Narrows-only accessible to small ships like National Geographic Resolution enroute the Chilean Fjords
Hurtigruten- has Chilean fjords cruises that stop in Puerto Natales, which is the base for many exciting day tours, from glacier explorations to scenic hikes in Patagonia's most popular park aboard the beautifully designed and eco-friendly ship MS Roald Amundsen with all outside view cabins.
Quark Expeditions - sail the turquoise waters of the extraordinary stretch of coastline leading to the small port of Puerto Natales, meandering through a mesmerizing maze of deep, windswept fjords, narrow channels, and isolated bays, with an eye toward the rugged landscape, unique wildlife, and impressive glaciers. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most spacious suites in its category, breathtaking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size.
Skorpios Cruises - departs from the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales, 2,500 miles south of Santiago. The cruise includes around 15 glaciers and sails through multi-colored ice-floes on smaller expedition vessels like the MV Skorpios III.