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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - Feb 25, 2026
Day 1
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile
Arrive in Santiago, the capital city of Chile. Set against the Andes and Chilean Coastal mountain ranges, Santiago is home to half of the country's population. Transfer from the airport to The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago (or similar).
Land Segment of Itinerary
Thursday - Feb 26, 2026
Day 2
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile
Air Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 2 - Thursday - Feb 26, 2026
Day 2
Cruise Begins
Ushuaia, Argentina
Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Before embarking, relax and enjoy lunch on a catamaran cruise of the Beagle Channel.
Friday - Feb 27, 2026
Day 3
Pia Glacier, Chile, Chile
Saturday - Feb 28, 2026
Day 4
Cruising Garabaldi Glacier, Chile
Glacier of Agostini, Chile
Glacier Alley: Sail into a vast wilderness of snow-capped peaks, mirror-like lakes, thick glaciers, and islets blanketed with vegetation. In this pristine landscape, myriad fjords or senos cut between soaring granite walls and waterfalls splash down from high above. The region you'll explore for the next two days is known as Glacier Alley. This entire region is part of a greater UNESCO Biosphere Reserve focusing on the Magallanes Sub-Antarctic Evergreen Rainforest. This incredibly biodiverse region arose with the retreat of the glaciers which formed these fjords. Begin at Seno Pia, a secluded fjord in the northwestern arm of the Beagle Channel with an impressively large glacier at its terminus. Next is Seno Garibaldi, part of Alberto de Agostini National Park, a dramatic region where the formidable Andes meet the sea. Visit the Garibaldi Glacier by Zodiac and ship, marveling at this stunning wall of ice. Seno Agostini is the origin of numerous glaciers from the nearby mountains. Explore this region from Zodiacs, getting close to floating brash ice and bergy bits, watching for wildlife and hoping to witness the thundering process of glacial calving. ... Read More
Sunday - Mar 1, 2026
Day 5
Francisco Coloane Marine Park, Chile
Isla Rupert, Chile
Located in the Strait of Magellan, Francisco Coloane Marine Park is the largest marine protected area along the Chilean coast, and it was also the first, established in 2003. This productive area supports vast and unique biological diversity, which will be the focus of your visit. A large summer population of humpback whales uses these waters as feeding grounds, as do South American sea lions. Black-and-white Peale's dolphins are frequently seen, and you'll search for the endemic and endangered Chilean dolphin. Explore the marine park by Zodiac, kayak, and on foot. Search for large marine and terrestrial birds, including the Andean condor or the giant Antarctic petrel, and on Rupert Islet you'll visit a large Magellanic penguin colony. ... Read More
Monday - Mar 2, 2026
Day 6
Puerto Natales, Chile
Bus Travel
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Bus Travel
Puerto Natales, Chile
Our next two days will be spent exploring the region around Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. After driving to the park, you'll have the option to trek on foot or explore part of the park by vehicle. The landscape is big, wide, and sprawling, with some of the most dramatic mountain scenery anywhere and wildlife that includes rheas, foxes, and herds of guanaco. You'll discover one of the most spectacular and wildlife-rich areas in the Americas, covering 450,000 acres of glaciers, forests, grasslands, rivers, and gem-colored lagoons, crowned with the pinnacles of Torres del Paine. Enjoy opportunities to look for Andean condors or hike the beautiful terrain of the region. ... Read More
Tuesday - Mar 3, 2026
Day 7
Puerto Natales, Chile
Wednesday - Mar 4, 2026
Day 8
Kirke Passage
Thursday - Mar 5, 2026
Day 9
Cruising the Chilean Fjords, Chile
After a final morning in Puerto Natales, you'll have two days to continue your exploration of the Chilean fjords. Your captain and local pilots guide the ship through Kirke Narrows, accessible only to a small expedition ship such as National Geographic Resolution. While the wildlife of the region will leave you speechless, the combination of unspoiled scenery, national parks, and lush Magellanic forests is what makes the fjords of Chile so captivating. Explore the extensive maze of pristine channels and islands by Zodiac and kayak, or take a walk in the surrounding forest. ... Read More
Friday - Mar 6, 2026
Day 10
Punta Arenas, Chile
Magdalena Island, Chile
Arrive in Punta Arenas, the largest city in Patagonia. With local guides, you'll visit the historic center of the city, the Plaza de Armas, and a local handicraft market. Visit the Patagonian Institute and the Salesian Museum to learn the region's archaeology and wildlife. Alternatively, go for a hike in the Magallanes National Reserve, which offers outstanding views of the valley below and of Punta Arenas. Later, be on deck as your privately-chartered catamaran navigates the Strait of Magellan, en route to Isla Magdalena. The island has been designated a national nature reserve because of its importance as a penguin breeding site. Go ashore at the Penguins Nature Reserve and witness Magellanic penguins in one of the most accessible Magellanic penguin rookeries in the world. Photo opportunities abound here. ... Read More
Saturday - Mar 7, 2026
Day 11
Karukinka, Argentina
Sunday - Mar 8, 2026
Day 12
Bahia Ainsworth, Chile
Continue to the newest and largest protected area on Tierra del Fuego: Karukinka, meaning "our land" in the language of the ancient inhabitants. By special permission, visit this private reserve, which harbors abundant wildlife, including endangered culpeo foxes, guanacos, black-browed albatross, Andean condors, and elephant seals. On your last day in the Chilean fjords, set out to explore in Zodiacs and kayaks and on foot. Visit Bahia Ainsworth, at the base of Marinelli Glacier, to explore the subpolar Magellanic forest. Keep an eye out for southern elephant seals along the beach. ... Read More
Monday - Mar 9, 2026
Day 13
Cruising Cape Horn, Chile
Tuesday - Mar 10, 2026
Day 14
Isla de los Estados, Argentina
Visit Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of the South American continent. Conditions permitting, make a landing to look out at the waters of the Drake Passage. Continue to Isla de los Estados, whose wild, untouched landscapes are home to Magellanic penguins, fur seals, otters, sea lions, and countless water birds. National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has received special permission to visit here. The exact schedule will remain flexible to take best advantage of conditions for exploring this natural wonderland. See a reconstruction of the 1884 San Juan de Salvamento "Lighthouse at the End of the World", which inspired Jules Verne's novel of the same name. The National Geographic Resolution is one of the few expedition ships to be granted access here, and the experience is bound to be unforgettable. ... Read More
Wednesday - Mar 11, 2026
Day 15
Isla de los Estados, Argentina
Thursday - Mar 12, 2026
Day 16
Isla de los Estados, Argentina
Friday - Mar 13, 2026
Day 17
Ushuaia, Argentina
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 17 - Friday - Mar 13, 2026
Day 17
Air Travel
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile
Disembark in Ushuaia and take a charter flight to Santiago to connect with your overnight flight home.
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