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In-depth Antarctica & Patagonia Expedition | Northbound

23 days
From Santiago to Valparaiso
4.0
3 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Santiago de Chile

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Overnight accommodation in Santiago de Chile including breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mercado Central market
    • Explore Plaza de Armas
    • Visit Presidential Palace
    • Visit Sky Costanera for panoramic views
    • Explore award-winning restaurants
    • Visit museums
    • Optional Pre-Programs available
    Landmarks
    Mercado Central
    Plaza de Armas
    Presidential Palace
    Sky Costanera
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Santiago to Punta Arenas

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Flight in economy class from Santiago de Chile to Punta Arenas
    • Board expedition ship
    • Meet Expedition Team
    Landmarks
    Punta Arenas Port
  3. Days 3 - 4

    Drake Passage

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Science Center
    • Expert lectures on Antarctica, history, wildlife, and ecosystems
    • Learn safety and low-impact visiting practices
    • Citizen Science projects
    • Access to hot tubs and panoramic sauna
    • Wildlife viewing from deck
    • Access to Explorer Lounge & Bar
    Landmarks
    Drake Passage
  4. Days 5 - 12

    Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Explore multiple Antarctic landing sites (20+ possible locations)
    • Wildlife viewing including penguins, seals, and whales
    • Optional kayaking among icebergs
    • Optional snowshoeing
    • Expert lectures on Antarctic habitat
    • Onshore talks
    • Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
    • Loan of boots, trekking poles, and activity equipment
    • Onboard photographer assistance

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking among icebergs and seals
    • Snowshoeing to viewpoints
    • Optional shore excursions with local partners
    • Optional small-group activities with Expedition Team
    Landmarks
    Antarctic Peninsula
    South Shetland Islands
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Days 13 - 14

    Drake Passage and Cape Horn

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Expert lectures on Chile's geology and wildlife
    • Citizen Science projects
    • Onboard relaxation facilities

    Optional Activities

    • Landing at Cape Horn (subject to sea conditions)
    Landmarks
    Cape Horn
  6. Day 15

    Chilean Fjords and Magallanes Province

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Chilean fjords
    • Wildlife viewing from RIBs or deck
    • View dramatic waterfalls
    Landmarks
    Magallanes Province Fjords
  7. Days 16 - 17

    Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Puerto Natales

    Optional Activities

    • 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
    • Explore Puerto Natales waterfront
    • Optional shore excursions with local partners
    • Optional small-group activities with Expedition Team
    Landmarks
    Torres del Paine National Park
    Puerto Natales
  8. Day 18

    Puerto Edén

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Puerto Edén
    • Interact with Indigenous Kaweśqar people
    • Learn about Kaweśqar culture
    Landmarks
    Puerto Edén
    Bernardo O'Higgins National Park
  9. Day 19

    Patagonian Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along Patagonian coast
    • Wildlife viewing
    • Expert lectures on local history and wildlife
    • Use of sauna and hot tubs
    • Photography tips from onboard photographer
    Landmarks
    Patagonian Fjords
  10. Day 20

    Castro, Chiloé Island

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Castro
    • View colorful stilt houses (palafitos)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Iglesia San Francisco (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia de Nercón (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Regional Museum
    • Visit Museum of Modern Art
    • Bird watching
    • Optional shore excursions with local partners
    • Optional small-group activities with Expedition Team
    Landmarks
    Iglesia San Francisco
    Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia de Nercón
    Castro
  11. Days 21 - 22

    Final Days at Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Lunch (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant), Dinner (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages in the Aune restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Access to onboard facilities
    • Wildlife viewing from deck
    • Use of Explorer Lounge & Bar
    • Access to Science Center
    • Recaps and discussions with Expedition Team
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 23

    Valparaíso

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Valparaíso
    • Explore colorful barrios and alleyways
    • Visit mercados with local produce
    • Funicular ride to Cerro Alegre
    • Funicular ride to Concepción
    • Optional Post-Programs
    Landmarks
    Cerro Alegre
    Concepción
    Valparaíso

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Hurtigruten Ship

  • MS Fram
    MS Fram
    The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time, and the achievements of her expeditions are unparalleled. MS Fram honors th… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2007 (refurbished in 2020)
    Guests
    318
    Crew
    Length
    114 m / 374 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    11647 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    20.2 m / 66 ft
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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