Patagonia Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

from $10,995

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Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Observe king penguin colonies
• Explore Grytviken historical sites
• Cruise Drygalski Fjord waters
• Visit Port Stanley town

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 17-day sub-Antarctic cruise from Punta Arenas aboard Magellan Explorer. Visit the Falklands and South Georgia, landing on Saunders Island, West Point Island, Grytviken, Fortuna Bay, Gold Harbor, and St Andrews Bay. Hike, kayak, and cruise in Zodiacs while watching king, rockhopper, and macaroni penguins, and glaciers.

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from $1,500

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Self-Guided W Trek

5 Day Itinerary

• Discover Torres del Paine
• Explore Francés Sector
• Wander along Lake Nordenskjöld

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Puerto Natales / Torres del Paine National Park

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the park's majestic granite towers up close, stroll along the commanding Los Cuernos, and be astounded by the amazing formations of the French Valley. At the southernmost point of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, where the ice melts with the clouds on the horizon, the majestic Grey Glacier will also steal your breath away.

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from $15,724

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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

Activity Level

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 $15,995

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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Explore Port Stanley settlement
• Visit historic Grytviken site
• Observe Salisbury Plain penguins
• Cruise Antarctic Peninsula waters

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Travel 20 days from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Explorer. Cross the Strait of Magellan and sail to the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), South Georgia, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit Port Stanley, Grytviken, Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, and the South Shetland Islands.

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from $18,995

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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer

• Explore Historic Grytviken Site
• Encounter Salisbury Plain Penguins
• Cruise Antarctic Peninsula Waters
• Discover Elephant Island Coast

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Hiking, Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 20-day voyage from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Discoverer. Cross the Strait of Magellan, explore Saunders Island and Port Stanley, and cruise to South Georgia’s king penguin colonies. Visit Grytviken, St. Andrews Bay, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula before ending in Ushuaia.

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from $33,740

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The Great Austral Loop

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Observe New Island penguins
• Visit South Georgia’s Gold Harbor
• Observe whales, seals, and seabirds
• Explore Salisbury Plain

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 19-day cruise from Buenos and Ushuaia to Antarctica aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience Zodiac landings, wildlife encounters, glaciers, and historic polar routes.

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from $7,075

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The Islands of Chiloe & The Route of the Parks of Patagonia

10 Day Itinerary

• Scenic walking tour of Puerto Varas
• Osorno Volcano & Rewilding Activity
• Natural Wonders of Chiloé
• Visit Castro & Culinary Adventures
• Explore the Route of the Parks
• Chaitén Volcano & Scenic Return

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Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas

Activities

Local Market Visits, Volunteering, Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Easy Active

Join this 10-day adventure through Chiloé and Patagonia's Route of Parks, beginning in Puerto Varas. Discover Chiloé's culture and landscapes while exploring hidden trails and participating in rewilding projects. Experience the breathtaking scenery of Patagonia, with its temperate rainforests, volcanoes, fjords, and the Andes.

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from $4,195

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W Brush Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 8 Day Itinerary

• Hike the famous W Trek
• Explore Grey Glacier up close
• Explore French Valley
• Enjoy backcountry glamping

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Punta Arenas / Santiago

Activity Level

Challenging

On this six-day hiking trip, explore notable attractions of the W Trek as well as visit remote trails within the Park. Spend evenings at campsite areas of Refugio's, immersing in nature. This tour concludes at EcoCamp Patagonia, a renowned sustainable hotel that harmonizes innovative eco-living, delicious food, yoga, and award-winning service.

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from $19,050

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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal

• Visit Salisbury Plain penguins
• Cross the Drake Passage
• Land at Gold Harbor
• Zodiac outings in Antarctica

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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Sail from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on this 19-day expedition aboard Le Boreal, exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Watch wildlife like penguins, orcas, and seals. Experience landings, zodiac outings, and remote glaciers across one of the world’s last true wildernesses.

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from $3,480

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Explora Patagonia National Park

5 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy adventure sports
• View Patagonian wildlife
• Learn Patagonia history

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Explora - Patagonia National Park / Explora - Patagonia National Park

Activities

Horseback Riding, Spa Relaxation, Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Easy Active

The Explora lodge in the Patagonia National Park is the ideal starting point for a trip to the Aysén region. With their off-the-beaten-path adventure, Explora delves deeper into the natural landscapes of this region than anybody else has done before.

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from $15,995

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Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer

• Encounter King Penguin Colonies
• View Historic Grytviken Settlement
• Cruise Drygalski Fjord Glaciers
• Walk Port Stanley Waterfront

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Sail 17 days roundtrip from Punta Arenas to the Falklands and South Georgia aboard Magellan Discoverer. Encounter king penguins at St Andrews Bay, walk in Shackleton’s footsteps at Grytviken, and cruise Drygalski Fjord. Explore Port Stanley, Bleaker Island, and Salisbury Plain while attending expert lectures at sea.

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from $6,995

EBD $1000

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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer

• Sail Beagle Channel waters
• Explore Torres del Paine
• Discover Madre de Dios
• Walk Caleta Tortel boardwalks

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Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Sail 11 days from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard Magellan Discoverer through Patagonia’s wild fjords. Navigate the Beagle Channel, Glacier Alley, and the Strait of Magellan. Visit Torres del Paine National Park, Pío XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, and Caleta Tortel. Encounter whales, towering peaks, and remote villages across southern Chile.

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from $3,051

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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis

• Learn about the great navigators
• Zodiac to Porter Glacier
• Walk near Aguila Glacier’s lagoon
• Learn about Magellanic penguins

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 9-day Patagonia adventure aboard MV Ventus Australis, tracing Darwin’s historic route through the Fuegian Archipelago, round-trip from Ushuaia, to the breathtaking landscapes at the world’s end.

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from $896

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Serrano River Navigation

2 Day Itinerary

• Zodiac into Torres del Paine Park
• Spot various Patagonian wildlife
• Unwind at Ecocamp

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

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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from $657

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Beagle Navigation, Martillo Island and Estancia Harberton

1 Day Itinerary

• Cruise Beagle Channel by boat
• Spot sea lions and seabirds
• Explore Martillo Island in summer
• Explore Estancia Harberton ranch

Activity Level

Easy Active

This day trip from Ushuaia takes you to see Magellanic & Gentoos penguins, albatrosses, petrels, skuas, cormorants, vultures, South American Terns and other birds. After the hike, you will get back to historical Estancia Harberton for lunch and time at leisure at this historical Patagonian outpost.

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from $160

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Magdalena Island Penguin Colony

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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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from $1,955

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Patagonian Explorer: Ushuaia to Punta Arenas

Ushuaia to Punta Arenas - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis

• Visit Cape Horn National Park
• Admire Wulaia Bay's natural beauty
• Hike at spectacular Pia Glacier

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Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego on a 5-day expedition cruise aboard MV Ventus Australis from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. This cruise offers an immersive experience through remote fjords, icy landscapes, and historic sites.

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from $570

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Tierra del Fuego National Park

½ Day Itinerary

• View Tierra del Fuego National Park
• Visit the rebuilt Yamanas campsite
• Admire great views of Roca lake

Activity Level

Relaxed

Tierra del Fuego National Park is awe-inspiring in its remoteness and natural splendor. Learn about the region's history during a half-day trek and ride to the 100-year-old End of the World convict train.

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