Enjoy the rare privilege of face-to-face encounters with two of the world’s last great frontiers: the majestic fjords and glaciers of Southern Patagonia, on a small-ship cruise; and the dramatic scenery of Torres del Paine on a three-night stay at the park. Along with visits to Buenos Aires and Santiago, we discover the remarkable diversity of South America.
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Enjoy the rare privilege of face-to-face encounters with two of the world’s last great frontiers: the majestic fjords and glaciers of Southern Patagonia, on a small-ship cruise; and the dramatic scenery of Torres del Paine on a three-night stay at the park. Along with visits to Buenos Aires and Santiago, we discover the remarkable diversity of South America.
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Day Day Itinerary Hotel Rating |
1 1 Depart U.S. for Buenos Aires |
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14 14 Santiago/Depart for U.S. (overnight flight) |
15 15 Arrive U.S. |
| 1 | Depart U.S. for Buenos Aires, Argentina Depart U.S. for Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 2 | Arrive Buenos Aires B D B D Arrive Buenos Aires Read More After arriving in this lively city this morning, we transfer to our hotel to rest (rooms are ready for our early arrival). After time to relax, we meet our fellow travelers and Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director at a briefing about the journey followed by a welcome dinner. After arriving in this lively city this morning, we transfer to our hotel to rest (rooms are ready for our early arrival). After time to relax, we meet our fellow travelers and Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director at a briefing about the journey followed by a welcome dinner. |
| 3 | Buenos Aires B B Buenos Aires Read More Highlights of today’s city tour include the lovely mansions and parks of Palermo and the colorful bohemian district of La Boca. Dinner tonight is on our own in this city known especially for asado (barbecue) – and for late dining hours. Highlights of today’s city tour include the lovely mansions and parks of Palermo and the colorful bohemian district of La Boca. Dinner tonight is on our own in this city known especially for asado (barbecue) – and for late dining hours. |
| 4 | Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Embark Ship B D B D Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Embark Ship Read More Early today we fly to Ushuaia, Argentina, the world’s southernmost urban center. After lunch on our own and time at leisure in this windswept city, late this afternoon we embark our ship. Early this evening we set sail through the Beagle Channel. Early today we fly to Ushuaia, Argentina, the world’s southernmost urban center. After lunch on our own and time at leisure in this windswept city, late this afternoon we embark our ship. Early this evening we set sail through the Beagle Channel. |
| 5 | Cruising – Cape Horn/Wulaia Bay B L D B L D Cruising – Cape Horn/Wulaia Bay Read More Today we see up close one of the world’s last unspoiled frontiers as we sail through Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to Cape Horn National Park, perhaps glimpsing sea lions and Antarctic fur seals along the way. At the spot where the Atlantic and Pacific merge, the sheer promontory of Cape Horn rises some 1,400 feet from the roiling waters below. This afternoon we take a guided walk along sheltered Wulaia Bay. Today we see up close one of the world’s last unspoiled frontiers as we sail through Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to Cape Horn National Park, perhaps glimpsing sea lions and Antarctic fur seals along the way. At the spot where the Atlantic and Pacific merge, the sheer promontory of Cape Horn rises some 1,400 feet from the roiling waters below. This afternoon we take a guided walk along sheltered Wulaia Bay. |
| 6 | Cruising – Pia Glacier/Garibaldi Glacier B L D B L D Cruising – Pia Glacier/Garibaldi Glacier Read More We awaken this morning in Pia Fjord, home of the stunning Pia Glacier. Later we board inflatable Zodiacs and go ashore for an up-close look at the glacier, a tumbling wall of ice that extends from the mountaintops down to sea level. After lunch on board, we drop anchor in a nearby fjord for a shore excursion to Garibaldi Glacier, one of only three glaciers in Patagonia gaining mass. Here we have the opportunity to hike through the Magellanic forest, passing glacial waterfalls and viewpoints that overlook the glacier and fjord. We awaken this morning in Pia Fjord, home of the stunning Pia Glacier. Later we board inflatable Zodiacs and go ashore for an up-close look at the glacier, a tumbling wall of ice that extends from the mountaintops down to sea level. After lunch on board, we drop anchor in a nearby fjord for a shore excursion to Garibaldi Glacier, one of only three glaciers in Patagonia gaining mass. Here we have the opportunity to hike through the Magellanic forest, passing glacial waterfalls and viewpoints that overlook the glacier and fjord. |
| 7 | Cruising – Agostini Sound/Águila Glacier B L D B L D Cruising – Agostini Sound/Águila Glacier Read More This morning we cruise through several channels to enter spectacular Agostini Sound, where we see massive glaciers flowing down the mountainside. Later we take inflatable Zodiacs to Águila Glacier, which we approach via an easy walk on the shore of a lagoon. This morning we cruise through several channels to enter spectacular Agostini Sound, where we see massive glaciers flowing down the mountainside. Later we take inflatable Zodiacs to Águila Glacier, which we approach via an easy walk on the shore of a lagoon. |
| 8 | Cruising – Magdalena Island/Punta Arenas/Torres del Paine B L D B L D Cruising – Magdalena Island/Punta Arenas/Torres del Paine Read More Early this morning we visit Magdalena Island, home to an immense colony of more than 70,000 Magellanic penguins. We take some time to observe the penguins and also to visit the lighthouse that to this day guides ships navigating through the Strait of Magellan. Then we arrive in Punta Arenas, where we board our motorcoach for the six-hour journey to Torres del Paine. We reach our lodging early this evening and dine there tonight. Early this morning we visit Magdalena Island, home to an immense colony of more than 70,000 Magellanic penguins. We take some time to observe the penguins and also to visit the lighthouse that to this day guides ships navigating through the Strait of Magellan. Then we arrive in Punta Arenas, where we board our motorcoach for the six-hour journey to Torres del Paine. We reach our lodging early this evening and dine there tonight. |
| 9 | Torres del Paine National Park B L D B L D Torres del Paine National Park Read More Today we encounter breathtaking Torres del Paine, a 700-square-mile World Biosphere Reserve and one of the most unspoiled and beautiful nature preserves on Earth. We spend the day exploring this unparalleled landscape of jagged peaks, ice-blue glaciers, turquoise lakes, rushing rivers, and thunderous waterfalls. A highlight: our visit to magnificent Lago Grey, site of massive Grey Glacier and of the hotel where we stop for lunch. Today we encounter breathtaking Torres del Paine, a 700-square-mile World Biosphere Reserve and one of the most unspoiled and beautiful nature preserves on Earth. We spend the day exploring this unparalleled landscape of jagged peaks, ice-blue glaciers, turquoise lakes, rushing rivers, and thunderous waterfalls. A highlight: our visit to magnificent Lago Grey, site of massive Grey Glacier and of the hotel where we stop for lunch. |
| 10 | Torres del Paine National Park B L D B L D Torres del Paine National Park Read More We see more of Torres del Paine’s pristine wilderness today, enjoying a box lunch amidst the dramatic scenery. Highlights include visits to the crystalline Amarga Lagoon and the glacial waterfall Cascade Rio Paine. Throughout the day we’re sure to see some of the park’s only permanent residents: 106 species of birds and 26 species of mammals, including the beloved guanaco. We dine together tonight at our hotel. We see more of Torres del Paine’s pristine wilderness today, enjoying a box lunch amidst the dramatic scenery. Highlights include visits to the crystalline Amarga Lagoon and the glacial waterfall Cascade Rio Paine. Throughout the day we’re sure to see some of the park’s only permanent residents: 106 species of birds and 26 species of mammals, including the beloved guanaco. We dine together tonight at our hotel. |
| 11 | Torres del Paine/Punta Arenas B L D B L D Torres del Paine/Punta Arenas Read More We travel by coach today to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival we transfer to our hotel in the city center. We travel by coach today to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival we transfer to our hotel in the city center. |
| 12 | Punta Arenas/Santiago B D B D Punta Arenas/Santiago Read More We fly today to the Chilean capital, where we enjoy a city tour. Tonight we have dinner together at our hotel. We fly today to the Chilean capital, where we enjoy a city tour. Tonight we have dinner together at our hotel. |
| 13 | Valparaiso B D B D Valparaiso Read More Today we encounter the old port of Valparaiso, a one-time fishing village now Chile’s third largest city and cultural heart. Next we visit a local winery for a private tour and tasting. Tonight we celebrate our adventure at a farewell dinner at a local Santiago restaurant. Today we encounter the old port of Valparaiso, a one-time fishing village now Chile’s third largest city and cultural heart. Next we visit a local winery for a private tour and tasting. Tonight we celebrate our adventure at a farewell dinner at a local Santiago restaurant. |
| 14 | Santiago/Depart for U.S. B B Santiago/Depart for U.S. Read More This morning we pay a visit to the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, known for its art and artifacts from Chile and across the Americas. This afternoon is at leisure to explore on our own or relax. Then we transfer to the airport for our overnight flights to the U.S. This morning we pay a visit to the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, known for its art and artifacts from Chile and across the Americas. This afternoon is at leisure to explore on our own or relax. Then we transfer to the airport for our overnight flights to the U.S. |
| 15 | Arrive U.S. Arrive U.S. Read More We arrive in the U.S. this morning and connect with our return flights home. We arrive in the U.S. this morning and connect with our return flights home. |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Buenos Aires | 86 | 84 | 80 | 73 | 73 | 78 | 83 |
| Torres del Paine | 58 | 55 | 55 | 50 | 51 | 54 | 57 |
| Santiago | 85 | 85 | 82 | 73 | 73 | 79 | 83 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Buenos Aires | 86 | 84 | 80 | 73 | 73 | 78 | 83 |
| Torres del Paine | 58 | 55 | 55 | 50 | 51 | 54 | 57 |
| Santiago | 85 | 85 | 82 | 73 | 73 | 79 | 83 |
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