Patagônia e fiordes chilenos: explore o sul do Chile

Embark in Ushuaia and cruise through the Beagle Channel past Glacier Alley to the majestic Garibaldi Glacier. Sail north through the Strait of Magellan and Francisco Coloane Marine Park, with chances to spot whales and seabirds. Explore Bernardo O’Higgins and San Rafael National Parks, visiting stunning glaciers and fjords. Visit the stilt-house village of Caleta Tortel and navigate the narrow English Narrows. Continue through the Gulf of Penas, Puyuhuapi Channel, and disembark in Puerto Montt.

Dia 1: Ushuaia, embarque

Your journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, with boarding between 15:00 and 16:00 hrs. We will make a brief technical stop in Port Williams to comply with Chilean customs and immigration requirements before proceeding along the Beagle Channel.

Dia 2: Canal de Beagle & Geleira Garibaldi

The Beagle Channel is a striking narrow passage in the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego, a region originally named after the fires that burned in local native settlements when the first European explorers arrived. It belongs to both Chile and Argentina. Today, we sail in view of spectacular ice formations sprawled along the sea from the snow-dusted Darwin Range. We will sail along Glacier Alley, home to a family of five glaciers: the Holanda, Italia, Francia, Alemania, and Romanche glaciers. We hope to explore the Garibaldi Fjord, where we will be surrounded by hanging and tidewater glaciers; nearby waterfalls are so close they can almost be touched.

Dia 3: Dia no mar, Estreito de Magalhães e Terra do Fogo

While heading north along the Strait of Magellan, we explore the waters of the fjords that branch out from Tierra del Fuego. We follow the remote coast around the Francisco Coloane Marine Park, a protected area in the southern hemisphere where whales feed. If we are lucky, we may be able to spot humpback or sei whales breaching in the distance. We may also see dolphins, sea lions, seals, penguins, albatrosses, and petrels.

Dia 4: Parque Nacional Bernardo O’Higgins

We take an exploratory Zodiac cruise to the Amalia Glacier area or the surrounding glaciers along the Peel Fjord in the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. We bask in the glacier’s icy-blue beauty and cruise across the sea and among its ice floes to uncover part of Chile's natural mystique. As we sail between snow-capped peaks to get a closer look at the glacier and its brilliant yet rugged textures, we may spot dolphins swimming at a distance, cormorants or condors flying above, and otters.

Dia 5: Canal Messier e Caleta Tortel

We continue sailing north towards Messier Channel and sail through the dramatic 18-meter-wide (59 feet) English Narrows to have a closer look at the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in one of the nearby glaciers. Outside Antarctica, some of the largest glaciers in the southern hemisphere are found here. If permits, we will visit Caleta Tortel, a small village, or the surrounding areas in the afternoon. Located between the mouth of the Baker River and a small cove within the Baker channel, Caleta Tortel consists mainly of stilt houses, typical of Chilotan architecture, built along the coast for several kilometers. There are no conventional streets – instead, there are wooden walkways built with Guaitecas cypress. The wooden walkways give the village its distinctive look and its unique culture.

Dia 6: dia de navegação, Golfo de Penas

As we sail north, we cross the Gulf of Penas, enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The expedition team tells us about the indigenous inhabitants of these southern lands, the early Spanish colonizers, and famous explorers such as Charles Darwin, Fitz Roy, and Alberto de Agostini. We also learn about the region's biodiversity with presentations on the local marine life and flora.

Dia 7: Parque Nacional San Rafael

The voyage continues with an expedition day in the Chonos Archipelago. Heading towards the Moraleda Channel, if weather permits we plan to cruise around the area of San Rafael National Park, declared a biosphere reserve. The park is the main entry point to Chile's Northern Patagonian Ice Field. We also explore the surrounding fjords, channels, islands, and coves.

Dia 8: Canal Puyuhuapi

We continue to head north to visit the area around Puerto Aysén and Puyuhuapi. As we cruise and explore the area, we see the landscape unfold with its many fjords, islands, and channels. We hope to visit either Puerto Cisnes, Puyuhuapi, or Magdalena Island where we have the possibility of seeing dolphins, whales, cormorants, sea lions, and river otters.

Dia 9: Puerto Montt, desembarque

Chegada a Puerto Montt pela manhã e desembarque.

Note: the itinerary presented above is for reference. As for any expedition cruise, our route will be subject to weather conditions and the requirements of the Chilean authorities.

O que está incluído

• Para os air-cruises que começam em Punta Arenas, traslados em grupo exclusivos da Antarctica21 aeroporto/hotel no Dia 1.
• Para os air-cruises que começam em Punta Arenas, uma noite no hotel Cabo de Hornos em Punta Arenas ou similar, com café da manhã e um jantar de boas-vindas com bebidas no Dia 1.
• Uma noite no hotel Cabo de Hornos, em Punta Arenas, ou similar, com café da manhã no dia do voo de volta da Antártica.
• Para os air-cruises que começam em Punta Arenas, acesso especial à Explorers House.
• Traslados em grupo exclusivos da Antarctica21 aeroporto/hotel no dia do voo de volta programado da Antártica, e traslados em grupo exclusivos da Antarctica21 hotel/aeroporto no último dia do air-cruise.
• Voo de Punta Arenas para a Estação Frei, na Ilha Rei George, e/ou o trecho inverso, conforme indicado no programa de cada viagem.
• Cruzeiro de navio conforme indicado no programa de cada viagem.
• Café da manhã e almoço diários em bufê a bordo do navio, com uma variedade de pratos.
• Jantar servido diariamente a bordo do navio, com escolha entre três pratos principais.
• Vinho, cerveja, suco e refrigerantes servidos no almoço e no jantar a bordo.
• Café, chá, chocolate, cappuccino, água e lanches a bordo do navio durante toda a expedição.
• Todas as excursões guiadas em terra.
• Palestras e entretenimento a bordo.
• Material informativo completo antes e depois da viagem.
• Empréstimo de botas impermeáveis para os desembarques na Antártica.
• Acesso a conteúdo exclusivo no app da Antarctica21 a bordo do Magellan Explorer.
• Plano de contingência conforme descrito na página 39.
• Taxa de passageiro da IAATO.

O que não está incluído

• Tudo o que não estiver listado expressamente na seção “Incluído na tarifa”.
• Hospedagem, refeições, excursões e traslados além dos incluídos no itinerário e no Plano de contingência de cada viagem.
• Especificamente, o jantar em Punta Arenas na volta da Antártica não está incluído.
• Bebidas compradas no bar do navio.
• Conexão à internet a bordo do navio.
• Seguro viagem pessoal.
• Despesas extras (comunicação, lavanderia, lembranças etc.).
• Gorjetas.
• Vistos para o Chile e/ou a Argentina, despesas com passaporte e quaisquer taxas de chegada e/ou saída, se aplicáveis.

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