24 Day Chilean Fjords with 13 Day Antarctica Cruise & Buenos Aires 2017 Itinerary
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Small Group Tour
2 Buenos Aires, 2 El Calafate, 2 Torres del Paine, 1 Puerto Natales, 13 Cruise, 2 Santiago
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Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Tour of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the sophisticated "Paris of South America" Enjoy Tango lessons with professional Argentine Tango Dancers Travel to the Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere Tour Puerto Natales, center of Chilean Patagonia, on the shores of the Senoret Channel Join on board naturalists for daily sightings of wildlife from the ship's observation deck Traverse the Strait of Magellan named for the Portuguese seafarer who discovered this passage Enter the narrow Garibaldi Fjord - view the awesome splendor of the stark Garibaldi Glacier Stop in Puerto Williams on the tiny island of Navarino, capital of the Chilean Antarctic Go ashore on Cape Horn (conditions permitting) southernmost point of Chile and South America An exciting journey takes you along the Drake Passage where the Atlantic and Pacific converge Go ashore in Zodiacs to encounter colonies of Magellanic Penguins, birds, dolphins and sea lions Explore crescent-shaped Half Moon Island, a jewel of diversity in the polar landscape On Deception Island, discover Whalers Bay known for its warm springs and black volcanic sand You’ll be welcomed by colonies of waddling Gentoo penguins on your visit to Neko Harbor A stunning cruise to Lemaire Channel where sheer cliffs rise above iceberg filled passage Tour Santiago, the energetic capital city of Chile
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2 Buenos Aires, 2 El Calafate, 2 Torres del Paine, 1 Puerto Natales, 13 Cruise, 2 Santiago
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Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
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- Small groups of maximum 20 travelers guaranteed International flights Miami-Buenos Aires, Santiago-Miami Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Buenos Aires-El Calafate & Punta Arenas-Santiago 22 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights Buenos Aires 2 nights El Calafate 2 nights Torres del Paine 1 night Puerto Natales 13 nights Antarctica Cruise on the MS Midnatsol 2 nights Santiago Hotel & cruise porterage All transfers and sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles 54 meals: 22 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 18 dinners (including welcome & farewell dinners) Bottled water during sightseeing excursions Services of English-speaking tour manager Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features
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Itinerary
DAY 1 - Depart for Argentina Depart for Argentina
DAY 2 - Arrive in Buenos Aires
Arrive in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires; transfer to your hotel. The city's beauty is apparent as you drive through this 19th century "Paris of South America" with its elegant architecture, wide tree-shaded boulevards, striking monuments and sprawling parks. The rest of the ...
DAY 3 - Tour Buenos Aires, Tango Lessons
Discover the city's highlights this morning on a tour that includes the Plaza de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral and Casa Rosada (government palace); see the balcony where Eva and Juan Peron made their speeches. Then, to the colorful La Boca neighborhood, a working class ba...
DAY 4 - Buenos Aires to El Calafate
Depart sophisticated Buenos Aires this morning to contrasting El Calafate, a small city strategically nestled on the shores of Lago Argentino, named for the berry that, once eaten, guarantees your return to Patagonia. Upon arrival, a short walking tour of this once quain...
DAY 5 - Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park
An unforgettable day filled with astonishing scenery as you travel to the Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Glaciares National Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This park, established in 1937, is the largest ice cap outside of Antarctica and Greenland with an ic...
DAY 6 - Torres del Paine National Park
Today, you drive from El Calafate to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile with its soaring granite pillars above the Patagonia steppe, dominating the landscape of what may be South America's finest national park and surely one of the most impressive sights in the Sout...
DAY 7 - Full Day Torres del Paine
Be prepared for magnificent panoramas as you make your way into breathtaking Torres del Paine National Park, a 700-square-mile World Biosphere Reserve and one of the most unspoiled and beautiful nature preserves on Earth. The first experience of the day takes you on a sh...
DAY 8 - Discover Puerto Natales
This morning depart for Lago del Toro and observe the Paine and Serrano River deltas, also visit the Torres del Paine Interpretative Center. Stop for a short hike before a scenic drive from Torres del Paine to Puerto Natales, once hub of Chile's thriving ranching industr...
DAY 9 - Punta Arenas, Embarkation on the Antarctica Cruise
Travel to Punta Arenas, the thriving capitol city of Chile's southernmost region, at the edge of the Strait of Magellan. Your expedition ship, the MS Midnatsol is in port waiting for your arrival. After a warm welcome by the Captain and crew, time to settle in and get ac...
DAY 10 - Tucker Island, Canal Gabriel, Strait of Magellan, Garibaldi Fjord, Glaciers
The ship navigates past Tucker Island and through Canal Gabriel, to the Strait of Magellan, named for the Portuguese seafarer who discovered this southern passage in 1520. You’ll be astonished by the magnificent scenery as you arrive in Patagonia, one of the most remote ...
DAY 11 - Chilean Fjords, Puerto Williams
Today, you reach areas of the Chilean fjords where ice has worn its way between the mountains, leaving isolated islands and hidden bays. Conditions permitting, stop in Puerto Williams on the tiny island of Navarino known as the capital of the Chilean Antarctic. Founded i...
DAY 12 - Cape Horn
The excitement builds as you traverse Cape Horn, the southernmost point of Chile and South America, marking the northern boundary of the Drake Passage. Throughout history, Cape Horn was of great strategic importance because of its location and its active trade routes. We...
DAY 13 - Cruising The Drake Passage*
Your journey along the Drake Passage toward Antarctica is indeed an exciting one - it’s where the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. Once a valuable trade route, the 600-mile-wide Drake Passage is named for 16th century explorer Sir Francis Drake who sailed ...
DAY 14 - Antarctica - Half Moon Island or Yankee Harbor
Arrive in the amazing "White Continent" of Antarctica, stretching across ice-covered desert and mountains for over five million square miles. In the upcoming days, new adventures with your expedition leaders await you in this pristine wilderness with towering mountains o...
DAY 15 - Antarctica-Deception Island
On deck this morning, gaze at magnificent scenes of seabirds flying against blue skies and colorful marine wildlife that populates the crystal-clear waters. Here, in the midst of the great white open, you’ll find nature at its most sublime. On your Zodiac landing at Dece...
DAY 16 - Antarctica-Neko Harbor or Almirante Brown Research Station
The landscapes in Antarctica, the coldest, driest, highest and cleanest continent on Earth, have remained inspirational since the day man first set eyes upon this fifth largest continent. Go ashore at Neko Harbor, one of the few places where you can land on the mainland....
DAY 17 - Antarctica-Almirante Brown Research Station or Neko Harbor, Lemaire Channel
Your landing today is at Almirante Brown research station or Neko Harbor. Later, an exciting evening cruise to Lemaire Channel where steep, sheer cliffs rise above the narrow iceberg filled passage. Since the sun never completely sets in Antarctica, you can navigate well...
DAY 18 - Antarctica - Cuverville or Danco Island
A thrilling passage through crunching icebergs takes you to Cuverville Island on the scenic Errera Channel. You’ll be welcomed here by colonies of waddling chinstrap penguins! The Errera Channel - a waterway between Rongé Island and the Arctowski Peninsula - is narrow an...
DAY 19 - Cruising The Drake Passage
The ship begins its voyage back through the Drake Passage. Activities include informative discussions and lectures with the ship's naturalist guide that will surely enrich your new-found knowledge. Spend time on deck scouting out seabirds or whales and the elusive albatross. It’s time to remember, reflect and rejoice
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 20 - Cape Horn - Puerto Williams
The journey today transports you through the Beagle Channel to Cape Horn, symbolic of your return to civilization. If good conditions prevail, a landing will be attempted on this barren mass of land. En route, you may stop at Puerto Williams, the small town between the o...
DAY 21 - Chilean Fjords
A day of restful cruising in the Chilean Fjords. On your last day on board, it's time to wish warm thanks to the Captain and crew of the MS Midnatsol and reflect on the enduring images and experiences of this breathtaking continent
Overnight: Antarctica Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 22 - Cruise Disembarkation, Fly to Santiago
Early morning arrival in Punta Arenas. Disembarkation from the M/S Midnatsol and transfer to the airport for your flight to Santiago. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Santiago
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 23 - Santiago City Tour
This morning's city tour takes you through the colonial neighborhoods of the city that contrast with the modern financial center, known as Sanhattan. Pass by beautiful residences that are part of the Barrio Universitario (University Area). In the historical center visit ...
DAY 24 - Depart Chile
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 2/1/2018
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Buenos Aires Dinner & Tango Show Tonight enjoy an excellent dinner and tango show in downtown Buenos Aires. This has become a favorite of local residents as well as visitors and is the ideal setting for a delicious dinner and an alluring tango show. The Tango displays complete cultural expression, a plot of myths, values and traditions.
Pick-up and drop-off at hotel. Approximate tour duration is 3.5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $79 Half Day Undurraga Winery Tour & Tasting This morning depart Santiago towards the Maipo Valley, one of Chile’s most important wine producing areas. Don Francisco Undurraga was one of the pioneers of wine making in Chile, and created the Viña Undurraga in 1885 with plants brought back from France and Germany. Today, with more than 125 years of tradition, Undurraga is present in more than 70 countries. Undurraga produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewürstraminer, Carménère, and Chardonnay. There is a tasting of different wines during the tour and the cost includes a souvenir glass. Afterwards, return to the hotel.
Pick-up and drop-off at hotel; Tour duration is approximately 4 hours. OnDay : 23 Price : $49
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Additional Information: Land only prices does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include flights Buenos Aires-El Calafate & Punta Arenas-Santiago.
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