Follow in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton and Ferdinand Magellan to discover otherworldly icescapes, calving glaciers, remote reserves, pristine parks, and extraordinary wildlife. Join this 18-day expedition cruise onboard the National Geographic Orion that combines the Antarctic Peninsula, Patagonia, and Chilean fjords. Tour Chile's fjords past icebergs and glaciers. From Tierra del Fuego to Torres del Paine, explore Patagonia. Visit the wonderfully lovely Karukinka and Yendegaia parklands. Be one of the few expedition ships to visit Argentina's Isla de Los Estados.
Highlights
Tour Patagonia’s signature Torres del Paine National Park with naturalists
Venture through wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public
Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords and spectacular Glacier Alley
Seek out Antarctica’s iconic wildlife—including penguins, seals, and killer whales
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
At the southernmost point of South America, an archipelago called Tierra del Fuego is shared by Chile and Argentina. It has a stunning landscape with snow-capped mountains, glaciers, tundra, and trees that have been shaped by the wind. The Argentine tourist city of Ushuaia is located on its major island, Isla Grande. Ushuaia, which is also referred to as "the End of the World," serves as a gateway to the area and Antarctica to the south.
Enter the Strait of Magellan to explore the Francisco Coloane Marine Park. which covers more than 165,000 acres of land and sea. Wildlife like humpback whales and sea lions are occasionally seen at the park.
Day 5: Puerto Natales | Torres del Paine National Park
From Puerto Natales, drive to monumental Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere. The landscape is big, wide and sprawling, with razor-backed ridges, Andean condors, flamingos, and rheas. It’s hard to imagine that the park could top the drive, but the Torres del Paine are an amazing sight, jagged granite mountains topped with a thick layer of dark slate. Discover one of the most spectacular and wildlife-rich areas in the Americas, covering 450,000 acres of glaciers, forests and grasslands, rivers and colorful lagoons. Chileans themselves dream of visiting this magnificent park. Choose whether to hike or else to drive to some of the most scenic places in this great setting.
The Kirke Canal is situated in the Ultima Esperanza province of the Magellan and Chilean Antarctic Region. Its significance comes from the fact that it is one of only two sea access points to Puerto Natales, the province's capital and home to 21,477 people as of the 2017 census. Additionally, as it is a necessary stop on the way to Torres del Paine National Park, this city is a fantastic tourist destination.
From the latitudes of Cape Horn to the Reloncav Estuary, Chile's southern coast features a sizable number of fjords and channels that resemble fjords. Important navigable routes leading to ports like Punta Arenas, Puerto Chacabuco, and Puerto Natales include some fjords and channels.
Since the Drake Channel is the narrowest passage around Antarctica, its presence and shape have a significant impact on the worldwide oceanic circulation, the global temperature, and the flow of water surrounding Antarctica. The Drake Passage's bathymetry is crucial to the global mixing of oceanic water.
The most southerly continent and location of the South Pole is Antarctica, an ice-covered landmass that is essentially uninhabitable. The Antarctic Peninsula, which juts out into South America, is where most voyages to the region stop. It is well-known for the Lemaire Channel, a stunning waterway surrounded by icebergs, and Paradise Harbor, as well as Port Lockroy, a former British research facility turned museum. A variety of species, including numerous penguins, is protected by the peninsula's remote topography.
Day 11-12: Tierra del Fuego, Chile: Karukinka Natural Park
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. Your ship has special permission from the Wildlife Conservation Society to visit this private reserve, which spans 1,160 square miles and harbors endangered culpeo fox, Andean condors, and many other kinds of wildlife. Perhaps explore Jackson Bay, backed by a skyline of rugged mountains, and look for wildlife including black-browed albatross that nest on one of the nearby small islands. You may walk a trail to a lovely waterfall, and look for elephant seals resting on not only the beach but also high in the grass meadows and even in the small river draining the valley inland. Look for the Andean condors, albatrosses, grebes, petrels, fulmars, shearwaters, and many other birds that inhabit this otherworldly realm.
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Included
17 Breakfasts, 16 Lunches, 16 Dinners
17 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, cocktails, 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
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)
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
Lisa Bridge
TrustScore 4.8 | 175 reviews
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1 day ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
