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Chilean Fjords—Discovering the Heart of Patagonia

15 days
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From Valparaiso to Buenos Aires
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Valparaíso

    Valparaíso
    Meals
    Dinner (First meal on board in restaurants Aune and Fredheim)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Valparaíso's winding alleyways and colorful houses
    • Visit local mercados packed with produce
    • Funicular ride to Cerro Alegre and Concepción
    • Expedition jacket pickup and ship orientation
    • First dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Pre-Program exploring more of Valparaíso
    Landmarks
    Cerro Alegre
    Concepción
  3. Day 2

    Peruvian Trench

    Peruvian Trench
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ship facilities: hot tubs, sauna, infinity pool, gym
    • Expert lectures on the Humboldt Current and marine ecosystem
    • Wildlife spotting: Peruvian boobies, brown boobies, whales
    • Daily briefings with crew
    • Science Center and library access
    Landmarks
    Peruvian Trench
  4. Day 3

    Niebla

    Niebla
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Escorted landing at Niebla
    • Stroll on sandy beach
    • Visit ruins of Spanish fort
    • Fort museum visit
    • Lighthouse exploration
    • Views of Corral Bay and Valdivia River

    Optional Activities

    • Feria Costumbrista market sampling (empanadas, anticuchos, churros)
    Landmarks
    Corral Bay
    Spanish Fort Ruins, Niebla
    Valdivia River
  5. Day 4

    Castro, Chiloé Island

    Castro, Chiloé Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Escorted landing at Castro
    • Iglesia San Francisco visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Gracia de Nercón visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Palafitos (stilt houses) viewing
    • Museo Regional de Castro
    • Modern Art Museum
    Landmarks
    Iglesia San Francisco, Castro
    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Gracia de Nercón
    Museo Regional de Castro
  6. Day 5

    Patagonia

    Patagonia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Patagonian waters sailing
    • Wildlife spotting: whales, seabirds, seals
    • Panoramic sauna use
    • On-deck hot tubs and infinity pool
    • Explorer Lounge & Bar access
    • Expert lectures
    • Expedition photography tips
  7. Day 6

    Caleta Tortel

    Caleta Tortel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Escorted landing at Caleta Tortel
    • Boardwalk exploration of village
    • Kayaking if conditions permit

    Optional Activities

    • Viewing local handicrafts
    • Folk dance performance (if available)
    Landmarks
    Río Baker
  8. Days 7 - 8

    Chilean Fjords and White Narrows

    Chilean Fjords and White Narrows
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Chilean fjords
    • Small expedition boat launches
    • Puerto Edén village visit (conditions and tides permitting)
    • Indigenous Kawésqar cultural insights
    • White Narrows navigation
    • Wildlife spotting
    Landmarks
    Puerto Edén
    White Narrows
  9. Day 9

    Puerto Natales

    Puerto Natales
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic bus or hiking tour of Torres del Paine National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Visit artisan village at Etherh Aike
    • Waterfront strolls
    • Dining at local eateries and bars
    • Outdoor shop browsing
    Landmarks
    Torres del Paine National Park
  10. Days 10 - 11

    Magellan Strait and Chilean Fjords

    Magellan Strait and Chilean Fjords
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • White Narrows passage
    • Chilean fjords sailing
    • Expert lectures on pre-Columbian history, geology, and folklore
    • Wildlife spotting: elephant seals, dolphins, whales
    • Photography assistance from onboard photographer
    Landmarks
    Garibaldi Fjord
  11. Day 12

    Garibaldi Glacier

    Garibaldi Glacier
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Garibaldi Fjord cruising
    • Garibaldi Glacier viewing
    • Wildlife spotting: seals, sea lions, Andean condor
    Landmarks
    Garibaldi Glacier
    Alberto de Agostini National Park
  12. Day 13

    Puerto Williams

    Puerto Williams
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Escorted landing at Puerto Williams
    • Martin Gusinde Anthropological Museum visit
    • Guided hiking excursion option

    Optional Activities

    • Solo hiking through scenic areas
    • Kayaking (weather permitting)
    • Birdwatching for seabirds and albatross
    Landmarks
    Martin Gusinde Anthropological Museum
  13. Day 14

    Cape Horn and Beagle Channel

    Cape Horn and Beagle Channel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beagle Channel cruising
    • Cape Horn navigation and attempted landing
    • Wildlife spotting: Peale's dolphins
    Landmarks
    Cape Horn
    Beagle Channel
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  14. Day 15

    Ushuaia and Return to Buenos Aires

    Ushuaia and Return to Buenos Aires

    Included Activities

    • Arrival in Ushuaia
    • Ship to airport transfer

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Post-Program in Buenos Aires
    Landmarks
    Martial Glacier
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  • MS Fridtjof Nansen
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    MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest addition to Hurtigruten’s fleet of custom-built ships – and represents the next generation of expeditio… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2020
    Guests
    530
    Crew
    Length
    140 m / 459 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    20 889 T
    Electricity
    Beam
    23.6 m / 77 ft
    Cruising Speed
    15 knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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