Sail the legendary Beagle Channel and marvel at the snow-covered peaks of rugged Patagonia. Join us on a journey exploring the fjords and coast of southern Chile.
✓ Zodiac-cruise through fjords flanked by glaciers and watch as the captain skillfully navigates narrow channels
✓ Keep watch for acrobatic dolphins, penguins, seals and other unique wildlife spotting opportunities as you traverse the dramatic landscape.
✓ Spend two days hiking and exploring in Torres del Paine National Park, renowned for its majestic granite towers and jaw-dropping landscapes.
Antarctica with Aurora Expeditions:
Patagonia & Chilean Fjords
Overwhelming, Heart Warming, Life Changing.
Andrew Wells
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Featured Expedition
Patagonia & Chilean Fjords
Expedition From: Ushuaia, Argentina to Puerto Montt, Chile
Our world-class expedition vessel: the Sylvia Earle
Destination Highlights
• Revel in the dramatic mountainous and glacial landscapes along the Beagle Channel
• Look for whales in Francisco Coloane Marine Park
• Overnight in Torres del Paine National Park and be in awe of the majestic beauty on hikes in the park
• Discover the UNESCO heritage listed unique timber churches in Chiloé
• Enjoy close encounters with friendly guanacos
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia and transfer your hotel.
Day 2: Embarkation day.
Day 3: Cape Horn
Days 4-5: Beagle Channel & Glacier Alley
Day 6: Francisco Coloane Marine Reserve
Day 7: Chilean Fjord, White Narrows
Days 8-9: Puerto Natales / Torres del Paine National Park, Kirke Narrows
Days 10-11: PIO XI Glacier, Puerto Eden
Day 12: Chilean Fjords
Day 13: Corcovado Gulf, Tic Toc Bay
Day 14: Castro, Chonchi, Chiloé National Park
Day 15: Puerto Montt
Destination Highlights
• Revel in the dramatic mountainous and glacial landscapes along the Beagle Channel
• Look for whales in Francisco Coloane Marine Park
• Overnight in Torres del Paine National Park and be in awe of the majestic beauty on hikes in the park
• Discover the UNESCO heritage listed unique timber churches in Chiloé
• Enjoy close encounters with friendly guanacos
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia and transfer your hotel.
Day 2: Embarkation day.
Day 3: Cape Horn
Days 4-5: Beagle Channel & Glacier Alley
Day 6: Francisco Coloane Marine Reserve
Day 7: Chilean Fjord, White Narrows
Days 8-9: Puerto Natales / Torres del Paine National Park, Kirke Narrows
Days 10-11: PIO XI Glacier, Puerto Eden
Day 12: Chilean Fjords
Day 13: Corcovado Gulf, Tic Toc Bay
Day 14: Castro, Chonchi, Chiloé National Park
Day 15: Puerto Montt
Included Activities
*Landings, adventures, and activities are weather-dependent. Activity options vary by itinerary.
Best Time To Go
New Purpose-Built Small Ships - 130 Passengers Maximum
Our expedition ships— the Sylvia Earle and the Greg Mortimer —are new to the fleet and designed for exploration. These state-of-the-art, purpose-built ship uses the latest advances in design and technology, truly revolutionising the small-ship experience.
INCLUSIONS
• All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
• One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Ushuaia on Day 1.
• Afternoon catamaran cruise in Ushuaia, on Day 2.
• Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
• All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during on board the ship.
• Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner on board the ship.
• Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
• All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
• Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
• Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
• One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
• Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
• Comprehensive pre-departure information.
• Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
• Wi-Fi.
• As an added bonus, our renowned activities of paddling, camping, snowshoeing and snorkelling are included in the activity cost in Antarctica.
Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection can be unreliable.
EXCLUSIONS
• International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
• Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
• Airport arrival or departure taxes.
• Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
• Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
• Hotel accommodation and meals unless specified in the itinerary.
• Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
• Optional activity surcharges
• All items of a personal nature including but not limited to alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses or phone charges.
TREK INCLUSIONS
• 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 8 dinners
• Flight from Ushuaia to El Calafate
• Standard to Superior hotel and lodge accommodation throughout
• Private transport
• All guide fees and National Park entrance costs
• English speaking local guides
• Trip accompanied by Aurora Expeditions trek leader
About Aurora Expeditions
From the start, Aurora Expeditions— an award-winning Australian-owned company—was destined to be different. Our passion for adventure, exploring wild places and sharing the experience with friends burns just as brightly as it did over 33 years ago, as does our preference for small-group, personal expeditions, accompanied by an expedition team we believe are the world’s best.
I'd love to tell you more about Aurora Expeditions and their immersive, small-ship expeditions and travel experiences to the world’s wild and most remarkable destinations – Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond.
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