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Most tours of Chilean Patagonia are based out of Punta Arenas as this quaint, frigid, small city has southern Chile's largest airport and is used to access Torres del Paine, flight-cruises to Antarctica, the Straits of Magellan and even several penguin colonies including the Magdelena Penguin Colony and the King Penguin colony.  One of our favorite cruises explores the fjords & glaciers of the Chilean coast sails between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia, Argentina. There are several excellent hotels in Punta Arenas, and many tours of Patagonia stay a night or more here. The downtown & central plaza are charming and worth a stroll, but travelers really come for the expansive Patagonian wilderness surrounding Punta Arenas. Contact one of our Chile trip planners for help designing the perfect tour to Punta Arenas today. 
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Magellan Discoverer Inaugural Air-Cruise $12,995 10 Embark on a 10-day cruise on the Magellan Discoverer from Punta Arenas to Antarctica. Sail the Strait of Magellan, explore Glacier Alley, and cross the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Spend three days discovering fjords, icebergs, and wildlife before flying back from King George Island.
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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine $14,195 15 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, and see the Glaciers: Pia, Garibaldi, and Dainelli. Go hiking in Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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Serrano River Navigation $895 2 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.
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Magdalena Island Penguin Colony $160 1 On this day trip from Punta Arenas, Chile, take a zodiac out on the Strait of Magellan to Magdalena Island where you will see over 100,000 penguins or hike to the lighthouse through the penguin colony. Enjoy the comic antics of these delightful creatures at close range.
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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine $14,195 15 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, and see the Glaciers: Pia, Garibaldi, and Dainelli. Go hiking in Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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Rio Serrano Hotel & Spa - Torres del Paine $2,376 5-6 Enjoy a 5-day all-inclusive adventure along the Serrano River, a 38-km waterway colored by Southern Ice Field sediments. Located in Río Serrano village, the hotel is the largest in Torres del Paine and offers easy access to hiking, horseback riding, fly fishing, and mountain views. Just 86 km from Puerto Natales, enjoy daily guided excursions.
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Patagonia Camp - Torres del Paine $2,040 4-8 Patagonia Camp is located on the shores of enormous Lake Toro and facing the Paine Massif, only 15 km from the Torres Del Paine Park’s administration center and close to the the main attractions that have made Torres del Paine world famous. Enjoy trekking, light hiking, fishing, kayaking as you explore Chile's famed National Park. 
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The Complete Patagonia Experience: Culture and Nature $5,631 8 Join this 8-day Patagonia culture and nature adventure, a combination of unique wildlife, cultural immersion and spectacular scenery in the heart of Chilean Patagonia. Explore Torres del Paine National Park and choose your activities each day based on your preferences and interests.
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Ultimate Patagonia Trekking $6,668 14 A complete hiking and trekking adventure that combines the best of both Argentine and Chilean Patagonia travel! This two-week journey pairs our Argentina Glacier Adventure itinerary with the Classic W Trek trip, for those hearty hikers in search of southern South America's breathtaking backcountry scenery.
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Explora Torres Del Paine $3,200 5 Explora Torres del Paine is in the middle of the Torres del Paine National Park. It offers beautiful views of the Lake Pehoe and 49 rooms. Explora also has its own spa, ranch, and stables for your enjoyment and you can choose from a variety of excursions to create your optimal itinerary.
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End of the World $8,004 12 This Patagonian tour is an epic 12-day adventure exploring the highlights of Patagonia. Begin your journey in Tierra del Fuego National Park, explore the Patagonian Fjords on an Australis cruise, take in the stunning landscapes of Torres del Paine and end your journey in El Calafate, Argentina. You'll cruise the fjords & channels of Tierra del Fuego inaccessible by land, visit the penguin rookery on Magdalena Island, hike the famed trails of Torres del Paine National Park, and trek Perito Moreno Glacier.
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Torres del Paine Short W Trek $1,481 5 Hike & Trek the best of Patagonia in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park on this abbreviated W-Trek adventure tour. Spend five days hiking in the backcountry exploring one of the world's most spectacular parks and spotting enormous glaciers, turquoise lakes, and verdant temperate rainforests. One of the world's premier hiking trips!
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Chile North to South Premium $6,260 13 Discover Chile's awe-inspiring geographical and natural extremes on this upgraded 13-day, multi-destination trip. From the world's driest desert to the volcanic peaks, the wild Patagonian steppe, the country's vineyards, unique activities, and exclusive boutique accommodation, this trip has everything for a deluxe scenic Chilean adventure.
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Awasi Patagonia $5,380 4-7 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.
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Patagonia Hiking Express $4,405 9 Enjoy an adventurous 9-day Patagonia Express hiking and trekking trip exploring Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park, Perito Moreno Glacier, El Calafate, and Chile's Torres del Paine.
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Best Punta Arenas Small Ship Cruise Lines for 2025-2026
  • Silversea Cruises - homeports in Punta Arenas for winter 2021-2022 Antarctica season. Silver Cloud and Silver Wind guests will travel into Valparaiso (Santiago, Chile) for an overnight hotel stay before flying into Punta Arenas the next day to board the ship. Guests on the company's Antarctica Bridge will fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island.
  • Antarctica 21 - offers air-cruises to Antarctica via Punta Arenas, presenting its trips as a “boutique” product that delivers a custom-made four-star and eco-responsible expedition onboard the new and most modern polar vessel, Magellan Explorer
  • Lindblad Expeditions -  cares deeply about the planet and is proud to catalyze meaningful change, empowering local artisans, protecting wild areas, and more. Guests fly from Santiago to Punta Arenas, Chile's southern gateway to Patagonia, to embark on the National Geographic Resolution.
  • Aurora Expeditions - Australia’s award-winning adventure travel company resumed operations in Antarctica, commencing its voyages from Punta Arenas, Chile from January 2022. Expedition ships Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle has zodiac loading platforms and activities platform that allows for faster disembarkation from the ship – to get out on your adventure quicker, whether by zodiac or by kayak.  
  • Quark Expeditions - a leading provider of polar adventures to Antarctica, has an Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake itinerary, where a charter flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica will have you crossing the legendary Drake Passage in only two hours. The newest addition to its fleet, the 199-guest Ultramarine is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, spacious suites, wellness amenities, and numerous outdoor wildlife viewing spaces.
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