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Experience the captivating world of the Patagonian city of Punta Arenas on our 6 carefully crafted whale-watching tours for this year and next. Nestled in the striking landscape of southern Chile, our whale-watching tours offer a journey that seamlessly blends natural beauty, exploration, and wildlife observation, providing a unique insight into the marine life of this remarkable destination. Over 9 to 18 days, you will explore the rich waters around Punta Arenas, renowned for its vibrant marine ecosystem and the opportunity to witness magnificent whales in their natural habitat. To embark on a journey that promises close encounters with majestic marine life, contact us to plan an unforgettable whale-watching adventure.
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Go sightseeing for whales.
$4,275
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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis
  • Learn about the great navigators
  • Understand glaciation's effects
  • Investigate local flora
  • Learn about Magellanic penguins
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
The end of the world awaits you on the expedition cruise ship MV Stella Australis on a journey that retraces much of Darwin’s route through the Fuegian Archipelago aboard HMS Beagle. This eight-day Ushuaia excursion features the legendary Cape Horn, historic Wulaia Bay, spectacular Glacier …
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Wildlife on Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego
$13,588
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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Explore Chilean Patagonia
  • Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
  • Explore Karukinka Natural Park
  • Explore Staten Island
Starts / Ends:
Santiago / Santiago
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
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On this 10-day Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island cruise from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia aboard National Geographic Explorer, explore the breathtaking fjords, glaciers, and panoramic vistas that make Chilean Patagonia one of the world’s most celebrated nature …
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Guanacos in Torres del Paine Park
$13,786
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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Explore Isla de los Estados
  • Venture into wildlife reserves
  • Take advantage of superb photo ops
  • Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
Activities:
Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
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Remote and largely inaccessible, Patagonia is the essence of wilderness—a maze of channels and islands. Venture deep into Chile’s glorious fjords past incandescent icebergs and massive glaciers. From the “land of fire,” Tierra del Fuego, to the jagged spires of Torres del …
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Observing a penguin colony during an Antarctic cruise
$7,999
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Patagonia Glaciers & Wildlife

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Montevideo's streets
  • Discover Port Stanley's and penguin
  • Navigate Glacier Alley
  • Witness Garibaldi Glacier ice shelf
Starts / Ends:
Montevideo / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard World Navigator, through the breathtaking landscapes of Alaska. Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of glaciers as you navigate icy waters, surrounded by towering mountains and pristine wilderness. Encounter diverse wildlife, from majestic whales to playful otters, in …
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Nights in Ushuaia
$22,711
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Seek iconic animals of Antarctica
  • Marvel at magnificent icebergs
  • Hike Torres del Paine National Park
  • Explore Francisco Coloane Marine
Starts / Ends:
Buenos Aires / Chile
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join National Geographic Explorer on an odyssey that combines the celebrated wonders of the southernmost realms of the planet in a single epic voyage. The Antarctic Peninsula, southern Patagonia, and the Chilean fjords are places of unimaginable beauty. Humpback whales breach and penguins gather by …
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Go sightseeing for whales.
$2,997
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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis
  • Learn about the great navigators
  • Understand glaciation's effects
  • Investigate local flora
  • Learn about Magellanic penguins
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
The end of the world awaits you on the expedition cruise ship MV Ventus Australis on a journey that retraces much of Darwin’s route through the Fuegian Archipelago aboard HMS Beagle. This eight-day Ushuaia excursion features the legendary Cape Horn, historic Wulaia Bay, spectacular Glacier …
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