Embark on an 11-day expedition from Puerto Montt, Chile, to Ushuaia, Argentina aboard Magellan Discoverer. Visit Kent Island in the Chonos Archipelago to explore temperate rainforests and coastal ecosystems. Discover Caleta Tortel’s stilted village and Pío XI Glacier, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere outside Antarctica. Sail through Las Montañas Channel, the Strait of Magellan, and the Beagle Channel. Explore Torres del Paine, Madre de Dios Island, Yendegaia National Park, and remote fjords of Tierra del Fuego. Observe glaciers, waterfalls, wildlife, and Patagonian landscapes along this route.
Highlights
Explore temperate rainforest and coastal ecosystems at Kent Island, Chile
Walk wooden stilt boardwalks through Caleta Tortel village streets
Observe Pío XI Glacier, the largest glacier outside Antarctica
Visit Torres del Paine National Park for wildlife and landscapes
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
The journey starts in Puerto Montt, Chile, with boarding at the port from 15:00 to 16:00. After completing mandatory briefings, the ship departs for the Gulf of Corcovado.
At the far east of the Chonos Archipelago, Kent Island features temperate rainforest and subantarctic coastal ecosystems. The island is associated with Isla Friendship and has local stories involving UFO sightings, healings, and legends that mix fact and myth.
After crossing the storied Golfo de Penas, discover Caleta Tortel, a coastal village nestled between the mouth of the Baker River and a quiet cove along the Baker Channel. Stretching for kilometers, the small town is made up of stilt houses in the traditional Chilotan style, perched above the shoreline. There are no conventional streets here. Instead, wooden walkways, built with Guaitecas cypress, wind through the village, giving it a remarkable look and a unique culture.
The expedition continues navigating south towards the Messier Channel. You sail through the dramatic 18-meter-wide (59-foot-wide) English Narrows on your route to Pío XI glacier, to take a closer look at the Southern Icefield. Pío XI is the largest glacier in the Southern Hemisphere beyond Antarctica. Unlike most glaciers and despite global warming, Pío XI has experienced significant growth in recent decades, being the only one to expand steadily every year.
Today, you venture to Madre de Dios Island, a remote and rarely visited land in the Chilean fjords. Known for its spectacular limestone cliffs, caves, and glaciers, Madre de Dios Island reveals a striking landscape shaped by strong winds and the sea. Experience its rugged beauty and remoteness, where untouched nature and striking geology converge at the edge of Patagonia.
Sail through a breathtaking fjord in Chile’s Aysén Region, a 60-kilometer stretch framed by steep, snow-capped peaks of the Andes. Along the way, waterfalls cascade through lush temperat rainforests, and glaciers spill directly into the sea. If conditions permit, prepare to disembark for an up-close encounter with the majestic Bernal Glacier.
Step ashore and board a private bus that takes you into the heart of Patagonia’s most iconic landscapes, where granite towers pierce the sky, turquoise lakes shimmer, and a diverse array of wildlife roam freely amid the untamed wilderness.
While heading south along the Magellan Strait, you enter the secluded fjords of Tierra del Fuego and discover the remote coastline of Francisco Coloane Marine Park, a vital feeding ground for whales in the southern hemisphere. Later during the day, you aim to reach Seno de Agostini, a spectacular fjord framed by steep mountains and hanging glaciers cascading from the Darwin Range. If conditions allow, you disembark at the Aguila glacier.
The Beagle Channel, a narrow waterway shared by Chile and Argentina in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, is named after the fires seen in Indigenous settlements by early European explorers. As you sail through this remote passage, dramatic ice formations descend from the snow-capped Darwin Range into the sea. Along Glacier Alley, you pass five majestic glaciers: Holanda, Italia, Francia, Alemania, and Romanche. Conditions permitting, you access the Garibaldi fjord, surrounded by hanging glaciers and waterfalls close enough to touch. Together with the Strait of Magellan and the Drake Passage, the Beagle Channel is one of only three routes connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans in South America.
Once a private ranch, the remote and beautiful Yendegaia National Park now protects pristine forests, rivers, and fjords. Enjoy the striking contrast between the southern Andes and the island’s open plains, home to guanacos, foxes, and soaring condors.
Day 11: Ushuaia, Argentina | Disembark
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travelers as you disembark today. Then, head to the airport for your flight home.
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$6,9952-3 travelers
Triple Veranda Suite
Approx. Size - 52 m² / 560 ft²
Connecting door between both cabins
Two bathrooms with showers en suite
Accommodates three guests
Private Balconies
Desks and chairs
Benches and coffee tables
Closets
Fridges
Safes
Coffee makers
TVs
Beds can be configured as either one king-size bed or two twin beds
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
Approx. Size - 26 m² / 280 ft²
Bathroom with shower en suite
Private Balcony
Desk and chair
Bench and coffee table
Closets
Fridge
Coffee maker
Safe
TV
The bed can be configured as either one king-size bed or two twin beds.
Family Suite
Approx. Size - 52 m² / 560 ft²
Connecting door between both cabins
Two bathrooms with showers en suite
Accommodates four guests
Private Balconies
Desks and chairs
Benches and coffee tables
Closets
Fridges
Safes
Coffee makers
TVs
Beds can be configured as either one king-size bed or two twin beds.
Grand Veranda Suite
Approx. Size - 38 m² / 409 ft²
Bathroom with shower en suite
Private Balcony
Sofa Bed
Living area
Desk and chair
Walk-in closet
Fridge
Safe
Coffee maker
TV
The bed can be configured as either one king-size bed or two twin beds.
Single Veranda Cabin
Approx. Size - 26 m² / 280 ft²
Bathroom with shower en suite
King bed
Private Balcony
Desk and chair
Bench and coffee table
Closets
Fridge
Coffee maker
Safe
TV
Initial deposit is Initial deposit is $1500 for 2026/2027 and $1750 for 2027/2028 plus the adventure activities must be paid in full at the time of booking, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card., and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.
Included
10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 10 Dinners
10 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board ship
Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water and snacks on board ship throughout the expedition
IAATO passenger fee
Loan of Waterproof Boots for Landings
Comprehensive Pre- and Post-voyage Information Materials
Lectures and entertainment onboard.
Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board the ship offering a wide choice of dishes.
Dinner served daily on board the ship offering a choice between one of three main courses.
All guided shore excursions.
Standard internet service is provided on a complimentary basis. Guests booked in Penthouse Suites on Magellan Explorer and
Grand Veranda Suites on Magellan Discoverer enjoy complimentary premium internet service
Excluded
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Passport and Applicable Visa Expenses
Beverages purchased at the bar
Parkas are not provided on your cruise. Please bring your own windproof, waterproof, insulated parka with you. You will want to make sure it is roomy enough to fit warm layers underneath. Click here for information about parka rentals for Antarctica voyages.
All participants in an Antarctica 21 expedition are required to have a travel insurance policy. A comprehensive policy is recommended but, at a minimum, Medical Evacuation coverage up to $100,000 USD is required.
Multi-entry visas for Chile, Argentina, the UK and/or other destinations included in your itinerary, passport expenses, and any arrival and/or departure tax, if applicable.
This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
