Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Buenos Aires neighborhoods and attractions
- Practice tango
- Dine at traditional parrillas (Argentine steakhouses)
- Join optional Pre-Program
- Day 2
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Briefing from Expedition Team
- Explore ship's cabin and amenities
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks Ushuaia Martial Glacier - Days 3 - 4
Drake Passage Crossing
Drake Passage Crossing- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Science Center
- Expert lectures on Antarctica's history, science, climate change, and plastic pollution
- Low-impact visiting orientation
- Citizen Science project participation
- Access to spa and wellness area
- Explorer Lounge & Bar access
- Days 5 - 9
Antarctica Exploration
Antarctica Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Landings with Expedition Team via small boats (RIBs)
- Ice cruising
- Optional kayaking among icebergs
- Expert lectures and discussions
- Science Center access
- Use of provided boots, trekking poles, and equipment
Optional Activities
- Kayaking among icebergs
Landmarks Antarctica - Days 10 - 11
Drake Passage Return
Drake Passage Return- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Reflection time
- Access to sauna and spa treatments
- Expert lectures
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments in wellness and spa area
- Day 12
Ushuaia
Ushuaia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Museo Marítimo de Ushuaia (maritime museum in former prison)
- Get passport stamped at Tourist Information Center
- Sample local cuisine
- Hike scenic trails outside Ushuaia
Landmarks Museo Marítimo de Ushuaia - Day 13
Beagle Channel and Cape Horn
Beagle Channel and Cape Horn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Beagle Channel
- Sail to Cape Horn
- Landing at Cape Horn (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing and photography
Landmarks Beagle Channel Cape Horn - Day 14
Puerto Williams
Puerto Williams- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Martin Gusinde Anthropological Museum
- Independent hiking
- Guided hiking excursion
- Kayaking (weather permitting)
- Birdwatching
Landmarks Martin Gusinde Anthropological Museum - Day 15
Garibaldi Fjord and Alberto de Agostini National Park
Garibaldi Fjord and Alberto de Agostini National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise in Garibaldi Fjord
- Visit Garibaldi or Pia Glacier (conditions permitting)
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing
Landmarks Alberto de Agostini National Park Garibaldi Glacier Pia Glacier - Day 16
Strait of Magellan
Strait of Magellan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Passage through Strait of Magellan
- Expert lectures on pre-Columbian history, geology, and local folklore
- Wildlife viewing
- Photography assistance
Landmarks Strait of Magellan - Days 17 - 18
Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine
Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Panoramic bus tour of Torres del Paine National Park
- Hiking tour of Torres del Paine National Park
- Visit artisan village at Etherh Aike
- Gin tour at Last Hope Distillery
- Stroll waterfront in Puerto Natales
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park Last Hope Distillery - Day 19
White Narrows to Puerto Edén
White Narrows to Puerto Edén- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Passage through White Narrows
- Scenic cruise through Chilean fjords
- Science Center lectures
Optional Activities
- Deck observation and wildlife viewing
Landmarks White Narrows - Day 20
Puerto Edén
Puerto Edén- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Puerto Edén village
- Meet Indigenous Kawésqar community members
Optional Activities
- Explore wooden boardwalks and local shops
Landmarks Puerto Edén Bernardo O'Higgins National Park - Day 21
Caleta Tortel
Caleta Tortel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Kayak in the milky blue waters (weather permitting)
- Browse local handicrafts
- Watch folk dancer performances
Landmarks Caleta Tortel Río Baker - Day 22
Patagonian Waters
Patagonian Waters- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Patagonian waters
- Wildlife viewing
- Expert lectures on local history and wildlife
- Photography tips from onboard photographer
Optional Activities
- Panoramic sauna
- Hot tubs and infinity pool access
- Explorer Lounge & Bar
- Day 23
Castro, Chiloé Island
Castro, Chiloé Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Iglesia San Francisco (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Gracia de Nercón (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Photograph palafitos (stilt houses)
- Visit Museo Regional de Castro
- Visit Modern Art Museum
- Explore other Chiloé Island highlights
Landmarks Iglesia San Francisco Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Gracia de Nercón Museo Regional de Castro - Day 24
Niebla and Valdivia
Niebla and Valdivia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll Niebla beach
- Sample traditional foods at Feria Costumbrista market (if open)
- Visit Spanish fort ruins and museum
- Visit lighthouse
- Explore Valdivia
Landmarks Niebla Corral Bay Valdivia - Day 25
Sailing to Valparaíso
Sailing to Valparaíso- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final fantastic evening meal)
Included Activities
- Expedition Team recap of shared experiences
- Access to ship amenities
Optional Activities
- Reflect on experiences
- Socialize with fellow travelers
- Day 26
Valparaíso
ValparaísoOptional Activities
- Explore winding alleyways and barrios
- Browse colorful houses and mercados
- Cable car ride to Cerro Alegre and Concepción
- Join optional Post-Program
Landmarks Valparaíso Cerro Alegre Cerro Concepción
