Fjords of Tierra de Fuego - Patagonia Tour

Set sail from the Chilean city of Punta Arenas, on the shores of the historic Strait of Magellan, on an unforgettable voyage of discovery through the fjords and channels of Tierra del Fuego. Discover Cape Horn and the historic Wulaia Bay, among other attractions along the route.

5 Day Patagonia Itinerary

Day 1: Punta Arenas - Check In

Between 13:00 and 17:00 hrs, we will begin to check-in at the Muelle Arturo Prat (Av. Costanera del Estrecho 1398) of Punta Arenas, to embark at 18:00 hrs.

Once onboard, we will make a welcome toast and introduce the Captain and his crew. The ship will sail to the far south immediately after.

Through the mythical Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel, we will travel through Patagonia and the fjords of Tierra del Fuego

Day 2: Ainsworth Bay - Tuckers Islets

We will arrive in the vicinity of the Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay. We will learn how life resurfaces after the ice has melted. We will hike through the wonderful sub-Antarctic Magellanic forest.

We will visit the Tuckers Islets, where you will see Magellanic penguins and cormorants from the Zodiacs. In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a hike near a glacier in Brookes Bay.

Day 3: Pia Glacier - Glacier Alley

We will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pia Fjord.
We will sail to the viewpoint from where you can see the homonymous glacier, whose main peak extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. After this unforgettable experience, we will continue our navigation under the majestic gaze of the “Glacier Alley”.

Day 4: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay

We will arrive at the Cape Horn National Park, where we will disembark, if the weather conditions are suitable, to experience the magic of walking through one of the southernmost points of the world, surrounded by charm and legends.

In the afternoon, we will disembark at Wulaia Bay, a historic site of one of the largest settlements of the native Yagans canoeists. We will reach a viewpoint, walking through the Magellanic forest in which lengas, coigües, canelos and ferns grow, among other species.

Day 5: Ushuaia

We will disembark at 08:30 or 09:00 AM, depending on the sailing date.
Arrival in Ushuaia, the most important Argentine city in Tierra del Fuego and the southernmost city in the world.
Ushuaia
Ushuaia

5 Day Patagonia Itinerary Highlights

  • Sail through the Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel.
  • Visit Ainsworth Bay to see glaciers and diverse wildlife.
  • Witness the majestic Glacier Alley and Pia Glacier up close.
  • Explore Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay, rich in history and natural beauty.
  • End your journey in Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city.
Patagonia 5 Days
From USD 1980,00 pp

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