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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Feb 3, 2025
Day 1
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile
Arrive in Santiago. Transfer to the Ritz-Carlton Santiago (or similar) before our guided overview of this vibrant city backed by the inspiring Andes. Discover sites like the Plaza de Armas and get a feel for the mix of old and new that makes this city so great. In the early evening, we gather for an informal reception and a drink at the hotel. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - Feb 4, 2025
Day 2
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile
Air Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 2 - Tuesday - Feb 4, 2025
Day 2
Cruise Begins
Ushuaia, Argentina
Today we fly south to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, where we meet our ship. Ushuaia's spectacular setting, between the jagged peaks of the Cordillera Darwin and the protected waters of the Beagle Channel, makes it an appropriately wild place to begin our journey to the White Continent. While we're there, we visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, where we can view a beautiful forest of southern beech, very much like those that covered Antarctica millions of years ago. Lunch will be served onboard a private catamaran while cruising the Beagle Channel, where we'll be on the lookout for huge South American sea lions and birds like imperial cormorants. Residents of Ushuaia often call their small city 'El Fin del Mundo', The End of the World, but for us, it's just the beginning. ... Read More
Wednesday - Feb 5, 2025
Day 3
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Sail to Antarctica via the Drake Passage, named after 16th-century English admiral Sir Francis Drake. Watch for dozens of species of seabirds gliding alongside our ship-including the albatross, which boasts the longest wingspan of any extant bird-and enjoy talks from the onboard naturalists about the wildlife and geology that await us on the Antarctic Peninsula. ... Read More
Thursday - Feb 6, 2025
Day 4
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Friday - Feb 7, 2025
Day 5
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
With long hours of daylight at this time of year, we have ample opportunities to explore. Our schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected, whether we are watching whales at play off the bow of our ship or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid glittering icebergs. One day, we might set out by kayak to encounter towering icebergs at water level; embark on a Zodiac excursion in search of seals and blue-eyed shags; or walk on a beach amid thousands of Adelie and gentoo penguins. The next day, we might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice. Our expert expedition team enriches our experiences. ... Read More
Saturday - Feb 8, 2025
Day 6
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Sunday - Feb 9, 2025
Day 7
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Monday - Feb 10, 2025
Day 8
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Tuesday - Feb 11, 2025
Day 9
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Wednesday - Feb 12, 2025
Day 10
At Sea
Relax onboard and enjoy the ship's amenities as the coast of Antarctica disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America at Cape Horn and witness the dramatic meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Thursday - Feb 13, 2025
Day 11
At Sea
Friday - Feb 14, 2025
Day 12
Pia Fjord, Chile, Chile
Saturday - Feb 15, 2025
Day 13
Cruising Garibaldi Glacier, Chile
Glacier of Agostini, Chile
Sail into southern Patagonia's vast wilderness of forested isles, mirror-like lakes, and snowcapped peaks. Myriad fjords cut between soaring granite walls and waterfalls tumble from high above. Explore the region known as Chile's "Glacier Alley", part of the UNESCO-recognized Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve. Cruise into the secluded Pia Fjord, admiring views of its massive glacier, and glide into Garibaldi Fjord in Alberto de Agostini National Park, where the Andes meet the sea. Get up close to the monumental wall of ice that marks the edge of Garibaldi Glacier, exploring by Zodiac or kayak. Continue to Agostini Fjord, where numerous glaciers originate from the nearby mountains, for a chance to witness thunderous glacial calving. ... Read More
Sunday - Feb 16, 2025
Day 14
Puerto Natales, Chile
Local pilots join our captain on the bridge to guide us through the winding Kirke Narrows, accessible only to small expedition ships. We then continue our discovery of the Chilean fjords, where we may explore by ship or take a forest walk.
Monday - Feb 17, 2025
Day 15
Puerto Natales, Chile
Bus Travel
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Bus Travel
Puerto Natales, Chile
Early this morning we dock in picturesque Puerto Natales before heading out to explore majestic Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Set out by foot or by vehicle across the windswept, rugged landscape, which spans more than 550,000 acres and harbors an astounding variety of geological forms, from the soaring granite pillars of the "horns" and windswept grasslands to rivers, glaciers, and gem-colored lagoons. Keep an eye out for guanacos, rheas, foxes, and armadillos. ... Read More
Tuesday - Feb 18, 2025
Day 16
Francisco Coloane Marine Park, Chile
Today, we enter the Strait of Magellan to explore Francisco Coloane Marine Park. The park covers more than 165,000 acres of land and sea and is home to an abundance of wildlife, including humpback whales, two species of sea lions, and Magellanic penguins. Cruise along the coastline by Zodiac and kayak to watch for black-and-white Peale's dolphins, the endangered Chilean dolphin, and Andean condors. ... Read More
Wednesday - Feb 19, 2025
Day 17
Karukinka, Argentina
Bahia Ainsworth, Chile
Karukinka Natural Park and Ainsworth Bay: Cruise to Tierra del Fuego and venture into the archipelago's largest protected land area: Karukinka Natural Park. Visit this private reserve by special permission, searching for Andean foxes, guanacos, black-browed albatross, and more. Then sail to Ainsworth Bay, a stunning fjord surrounded by subpolar forest, keeping an eye out for elephant seals. ... Read More
Thursday - Feb 20, 2025
Day 18
Punta Arenas, Chile
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 18 - Thursday - Feb 20, 2025
Day 18
Air Travel
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile
Disembark in Punta Arenas, and join our recommended flight to Santiago to connect with your flight home; we'll provide transfers to the airport and luggage assistance. If you are not purchasing our recommended flight, please get in touch with us to confirm your arrangements.
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