Chile Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

from $2,590

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Kaweskar Route

Puerto Natales Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Skorpios III

• Observe Amalia Glacier
• Sail across the ice at Calvo Fjord
• Walk in a small native forest
• Cruise along White Angostura Island

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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales

Activity Level

Variable

Sail along the Kaweskar Route during this 5-day small ship cruise from Puerto Natales through the Magellanic fjords and channels of Chilean Patagonia. Enjoy daily land explorations on the Amalia, El Brujo, Bernal, and Alsina Glaciers and the area of Fiordo Calvo.

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from $750

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Lakes District Sea Kayaking

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Challenging

Sea kayak in the remote waterways of northern Patagonia in the Chilean Lake District. Great option for active travelers interested in paddling, wildlife viewing, and a one night homestay with a local family.

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from $13,588

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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Explore Chilean Patagonia
• Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
• Explore Karukinka Natural Park
• Explore Staten Island

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Santiago / Santiago

Activity Level

Variable

On this 10-day Patagonia cruise from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia aboard National Geographic Explorer, explore Chilean Patagonia’s fjords, glaciers, and vistas. Navigate coastlines by Zodiac and kayak, glide into fjords, and hike to spot wildlife. Discover the rare beauty of Karukinka Natural Park and Isla de los Estados (Staten Island).

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from $1,481

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Torres del Paine Short W Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 5 Day Itinerary

• Hike the famous W Trek
• Explore Grey Glacier up close
• Hike to the base of the towers
• Enjoy backcountry glamping

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Challenging

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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from $3,594

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High Deserts of Bolivia & Chile

10 Day Itinerary

• Explore Lake Titicaca
• Uyuni Salt Desert in depth
• Visit altiplanic lagoons
• Discover the beauty of Atacama

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Bolivia and Chile on this 10-day adventure tour revealing an extreme geography of deserts, mountains, canyons, and lagoons. Visit Salar de Uyuni, Lake Titicaca, and the Atacama Desert while viewing breathtaking landscapes every step of the way! Starting in La Paz, Bolivia you'll journey to Tatio Geysers, the Valley of the Moon, and more.

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from $17,895

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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• See the activity of a penguin city
• Chance to spot leopard seals
• Cruise on a Zodiac

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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Antarctica on this 12-day cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard Sylvia Earle. Reduce your time at sea by flying one way over the Drake Passage and sailing the other way. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, and the Legendary Cape Horn.

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from $18,695

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Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Fly over the Drake Passage
• Explore Punta Arenas vibrant scene
• Spot Antarctic icebergs
• Photograph glaciers and icebergs

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Ushuaia

Activities

Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 12-day Antarctic Explorer Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia on the Greg Mortimer. Discover stunning wildlife, majestic glaciers, and pristine landscapes as you cruise through the Antarctic Peninsula's icy bays.

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from $1,371

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EcoCamp - Torres del Paine

4-8 Day Itinerary

• Relax in Patagonia's eco domes
• See the famed Torres del Paine
• Choose from a variety of activities

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Torres del Paine National Park offers a combination of unique wildlife and spectacular scenery in one of the most isolated regions of South America. Travel through Punta Arenas, Chile, or El Calafate, Argentina to arrive at EcoCamp. After full days of exploring the park return and rest in comfort in the new Suite Domes!

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from $17,400

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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud

• Marvel at spectacular icebergs
• Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
• Enjoy Zodiac excursions
• Crossing the Drake Passage

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Santiago / Puerto Williams

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Antarctica on this 14-day cruise that visits the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, and the South Shetland Islands to witness diverse seabirds, whales, penguins, and the amazing scenery of glaciers and icebergs.

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from $5,995

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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Visit the legendary Cape Horn
• Attend presentations and lectures
• Sail through ice-filled bays
• Explore Antarctic bases & stations

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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

The shortest possible trip to Antarctica is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia, through the Beagle Channel, legendary Cape Horn, and mythical waters of the Drake Passage to experience a day in one of the most spectacular places on earth - Antarctica! Return on a flight from King George Island to Patagonia's Punta Arenas, Chile.

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from $30,497

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Southbound)

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• See Torres del Paine National Park
• Venture through wildlife reserves
• Navigate Chile's fjords
• Witness Antarctica's wildlife

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Santiago / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Discover near-mythic, awe-inspiring landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica on the National Geographic Resolution. Explore exotic icescapes and calving glaciers, isolated reserves, and pristine parks, as well as the remarkable wildlife that thrive in these environments.

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from $19,298

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Chilean Fjords & Antarctica

Santiago - Buenos Aires - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit

• Explore Santiago's landmarks
• Cruise Reloncavi Sound
• Visit Petrohue Falls
• Visit Bruggen Glacier's expanse

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Santiago / Buenos Aires

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Variable

Embark on a 19-day cruise from Santiago to Ushuaia aboard the Seabourn Pursuit, exploring Chile's stunning coastline, Patagonia's fjords, and the pristine wilderness of Antarctica. Highlights include volcanic landscapes, penguin colonies, and majestic glaciers.

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from $16,800

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Papeete (Tahiti) To Valparaiso

24 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud

• Snorkel Rangiroa’s vivid lagoon
• Discover Gauguin’s final home
• Explore Pitcairn’s pristine waters
• Hike Robinson Crusoe Island

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Papeete / Valparaiso

Activities

Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Whale Watching, Adventure Options, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on a 24-day cruise from Papeete to Valparaiso aboard the Silver Cloud. Discover the pristine beauty of French Polynesia with stops in Rangiroa, Nuku Hiva, Fatu Hiva, Tahuata, and Hiva Oa. Explore the history-rich Pitcairn Island, home to the Bounty mutineers, and set foot on the rarely visited Alexander Selkirk and Robinson Crusoe Islands.

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from $29,305

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Southbound)

17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• Seek out Antarctica’s wildlife
• Visit Torres del Paine National Pa
• Enjoy Tierra del Fuego
• Cruise pristine waters

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Santiago / Santiago

Activity Level

Variable

The southernmost realms of the planet are places of unimaginable beauty, where humpback whales breach and penguins gather by the thousands, where icebergs shimmer and sapphire-hued fjords harbor snowcapped peaks and virgin forests.

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from $95,900

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Emperors & Explorers

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Union Glacier
• Camp near an Emperor Penguin Colony
• Explore Antarctica
• Photograph local wildlife

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Moderate

Experience two Antarctic icons in one action-packed adventure. Fly by ski aircraft to the Gould Bay Emperor Penguin Colony. Camp on the sea ice where thousands of birds come to raise and feed their young. Continue your adventure by flying to the Geographic South Pole, the most remote destination on Earth. History comes alive as you stand at 90° South.

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from $62,700

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Emperor Penguin Overnight Adventure

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Union Glacier
• Camp near an Emperor Penguin Colony
• Explore Antarctica
• Photograph local wildlife

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore the sights and sounds of the Gould Bay Emperor Penguin Colony along the shore of the Weddell Sea. Picture magnificent monarchs with their chicks amidst ice cliffs, pressure ridges, and icebergs. In the vast expanse of white, look for petrels and seals.

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from $29,891

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Northbound)

17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords
• Explore Torres del Paine by hiking
• See Antarctic's Wildlife
• Explore Glacier Alley and Fjord

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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

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Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Join an exclusive 17-day expedition starting in Santiago aboard National Geographic Resolution. Sail through the Drake Passage, explore Antarctica's wonders, cruise the Chilean fjords, and visit Torres del Paine National Park.

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from $32,870

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Northbound)

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords
• Explore Torres del Paine by hiking
• See Antarctic's Wildlife
• Cross the legendary Drake Passage
• Visit Karukinka Natural Park

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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 18-day Antarctica expedition starting in Santiago aboard National Geographic Resolution. Explore Chilean fjords, Patagonia’s landscapes, and Torres del Paine. Encounter penguins, whales, and glaciers on this epic adventure.

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