Patagonia Explorers
per person
Discover Patagonia on one of the most extraordinary journeys in South America. Due to its vast size and remoteness, the Magallanes region requires an extended visit to fully appreciate its splendor. This accessible Patagonia tour navigates from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard Cruceros Australis, combining the beauty of the southern channels and glaciers with unique adventures in one of the most remote landscapes on the planet.
Who is this tour for?
Researchers
Biologists
Photographers
Astronomers
Astrotourism
Anthropologists
Families & Friends
Birdwatchers
Patagonian Flora & Fauna Lovers
Biologists
Photographers
Astronomers
Astrotourism
Anthropologists
Families & Friends
Birdwatchers
Patagonian Flora & Fauna Lovers
Included Services (4N/5Days)

5 days
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Destination
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IncludedPatagonia Explorers
1
DÍA 1 - CHECK-IN EN USHUAIA
Between 10:00 PM and 5:00 PM, we will check-in at the office of
Tolkeyen Patagonia Turismo, at Av. San Martín 409, Ushuaia -
Argentina, to embark at 6:00 PM
After boarding, we will gather on the fifth deck for a welcome toast
and to meet the Captain and his crew. Afterwards, the ship will set
sail towards the Southern end.
The ship will sail to the far south immediately after. Through the
mythical Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan, we will travel
through Patagonia and the channels of Tierra del Fuego.
2
DAY 2 CAPE HORN AND WULAIA BAY
We will sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay,
arriving at Cape Horn National Park, where we will disembark,
if weather conditions permit, 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, where lengas, coigües, canelos, and ferns
grow, among other species.
3
DAY 3 PIA GLACIER AND PORTER GLACIER
In the morning, we will sail along the northwest arm of the
Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pia Fjord. We
will hike? to the viewpoint from where you will see the
homonymous glacier, whose main peak extends from the top
of the mountain range to the sea.
During the afternoon, we will embark on a Zodiac boat
navigation excursion, without disembarking from them. We
will advance between high rocky walls to reach, at the end of
them, the imposing Porter Glacier and be able to contemplate
it face to face.
4
DAY 4 AGUILA GLACIER AND CONDOR GLACIER
In the morning, we will navigate the Cockburn
Channel to enter the Agostini Sound, where you can
appreciate the glaciers that descend from the
center of the Darwin Mountain Range, some of
them reaching the sea.
After breakfast, we will disembark via Zodiac boats
for a walk around a lagoon formed by the melting of
the Aguila Glacier. In the afternoon, we will navigate
in Zodiac without disembarking from them, to
approach the Condor Glacier at a privileged
distance. We will learn about the formation of
glaciers and their influence on the abrupt
geography of the Fuegian channels.
5
DAY 5 MAGDALENA ISLAND AND PUNTA ARENAS
We will disembark at Magdalena Island first thing in the morning if
weather conditions are suitable. On the island, we will be able to see
a colony of Magellanic penguins. This excursion is replaced by a
landing on Marta Island in September and April, where South
American sea lions can be sighted from Zodiac boats.
Then, we will arrive in Punta Arenas, disembarking at approximately
12:30 hrs.
TOUR LOCATION
National Park Torres del Paine, Chile