Patagonia Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

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Tierra del Fuego Explorer

4 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

On this 4-day tour you'll hike and paddle through the Tierra del Fuego National Park, sail the Beagle Channel, and explore Estancia Harberton and penguin rookeries with thousands of penguins from our base in Ushuaia, Argentina. One of our favorite trips to Argentine Patagonia, and a highly recommended extension to an Antarctic cruise.

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from $5,631

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The Complete Patagonia Experience: Culture and Nature

8 Day Itinerary

• Discover a 19th century estancia
• Learn about the ranch life
• See the famed Torres del Paine
• Choose from a variety of activities
• Explore in an all-terrain adventure

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activities

Horseback Riding, Hacienda Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Fishing

Activity Level

Easy Active

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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from $14,195

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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

Buenos Aires - Santiago - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Cruise to the Diego Ramírez Islands
• Watch for massive Andean condors
• See impressive glaciers
• Visit a working Patagonian estancia
• Explore Torres del Paine

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Buenos Aires / Santiago

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $14,061

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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island

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

• Explore Isla de los Estados
• Venture into wildlife reserves
• Take advantage of superb photo ops
• Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike

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Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the iconic wilderness of Patagonia’s saw-toothed peaks, cerulean glaciers, and soaring fjords over 10 days of exploration. Discover Chilean Patagonia’s highlights including the stunning Beagle Channel and famous Cape Horn. Hike, kayak, and Zodiac cruise wild fjords, and explore wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public.

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from $14,495

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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

Buenos Aires - Punta Arenas - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Visit Cape Horn
• Hike Torres del Paine
• Explore Pia Glacier
• Cruise Chilean Fjords

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Buenos Aires / Santiago

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours, Citizen Science, Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on a 15-day Patagonian cruise from Buenos Aires to Santiago on Ultramarine, flying to Ushuaia before sailing past Cape Horn, Glacier Alley, & the fjords of Tierra del Fuego. Explore Puerto Natales, hike Torres del Paine, visit a Patagonian estancia, & discover penguin colonies, glaciers, waterfalls, & historic sites across Chilean Patagonia.

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from $12,995

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Magellan Discoverer Inaugural Air-Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer

• Start your adventure in Punta Arena
• Enjoy Patagonia Adventures
• Beagle Channel and Drake Passage
• Antarctic Exploration
• Return Flight from King George Isla

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $2,590

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Chonos Route

Puerto Montt Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MV Skorpios II

• Explore picturesque Chiloe Island
• Explore fishing town Puerto Aguirre
• Whale watch on the Corcovado Gulf
• Visit San Rafael Glacier

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Puerto Montt / Puerto Montt

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 6-day cruise aboard MV Skorpios II, beginning and ending in Puerto Montt, and sail over 800 miles through the magical age-old ice formations, glaciers, stunning archipelagos, channels, and small gulfs. Admire the vast island-peppered sea as you disembark to explore small towns and soak in the region's famed hot springs.

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from $3,200

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Explora Torres Del Paine

5 Day Itinerary

• Hike through Patagonia
• Search for Patagonian wildlife
• Choose your excursions

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Explora Torres del Paine / Torres del Paine National Park

Activity Level

Easy Active

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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from $12,450

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The Best of Chilean Fjords

15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Puerto Williams
• Observe Chilean fjords and channels
• Garibaldi, Agostini, El Brujo
• Explore houses of Tortel
• Experience the wildlife encounters
• Conclude the trip in Quemchi

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Valparaiso / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail aboard Le Lyrial for a 15-day adventure into the landscapes of South America. Experience the beauty of the Chilean fjords, where channels, snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and narrow passages await. Explore Puerto Williams, circumnavigate Cape Horn, and glide past the glaciers of Garibaldi, Crostini, Skua, El Brujo, and Pie XI.

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from $13,859

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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

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

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 $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 $11,900

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The Best of Chilean Fjords

Valparaiso to Ushuia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Cruise the Pulluche Canal
• Discover Tortel's wooden walkways
• Explore Puerto Williams
• Watch wildlife in Tuckers Islets

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Valparaiso / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Sail from Valparaiso to Ushuaia on a 15-day expedition cruise through Chilean Patagonia aboard L' Austral. Discover glaciers, fjords, historic towns, and UNESCO sites aboard a small ship designed for remote exploration.

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from $8,875

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Cruise from Argentina to Chile

Ushuaia to Valparaiso - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Visit Cape Horn lighthouse
• Navigate Angostura Kirke
• Visit Tortel village
• Visit Chiloe's palafitos in Castro

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Ushuaia / Valparaiso

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day adventure aboard SH Vega through Chilean Patagonia. Explore Ushuaia, Puerto Williams, glaciers, Angostura Kirke, Torres del Paine, Pio XI Glacier, Chiloé, Puerto Montt, and Valparaíso. Experience remote fjords, national parks, wildlife, and UNESCO sites while cruising in comfort through pristine landscapes.

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from $29,757

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Northbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Seek iconic animals of Antarctica
• Marvel at magnificent icebergs
• Hike Torres del Paine National Park
• Explore Francisco Coloane Marine

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The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago / Puerto Natales

Activity Level

Variable

Explore mythical landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica. Spend 18 days observing unique wildlife, saw-toothed mountains, deep fjords, and vivid blue glaciers onboard the National Geographic Explorer. Observe breaching humpback whales and penguin colonies. 

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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

Starts / Ends

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 $5,995

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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Explore Tierra del Fuego
• Visit the Garibaldi Fjord
• See wildlife in Magdalena Island
• Cross the Gulf of Penas

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Puerto Montt / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on the Magellan Explorer for this 9-day Patagonia and Chilean Fjords cruise. One of the world's southernmost places, Chilean Patagonia, is home to enormous glaciers with blue hues and angular Andes mountain peaks.

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from $5,000

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Explora El Chalten

5 Day Itinerary

• View of the Marconi Glacier
• Enjoy exciting excursions
• Visit Los Huemules Reserve

Starts / Ends

Explora El Chalten / Explora El Chalten

Activities

Wine Tasting, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explora El Chaltén is the ideal starting point from which to explore the incredible geography of the Argentine Patagonia because of its exceptional location. Take part in adventures that venture far from the main path and explore deeply into this area's natural environment.

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from $6,260

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Chile North to South Premium

13 Day Itinerary

• Discover Santiago
• Explore the Atacama Desert
• Hike on epic trails in Perez Rosale
• Enjoy rafting on Chile's rivers

Activities

Whitewater Rafting, Urban Exploration, Biking

Activity Level

Easy Active

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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