Exploring the End of the World

Discover the Most Remote Parts of Chilean Patagonia

This itinerary is perfect if you want to get as far away from civilisation as you can in Latin America. After discovering the sights in Buenos Aires you will fly to Ushuaia, the most southerly city in the World. From here you will embark on a luxury expedition cruise with Cruceros Australis, who will take you on an amazing journey to the “uttermost end of the earth.”

You will then move on through some of the most remote fjords in Chile (some of which are only accessible by boat) passing stunning hanging glaciers and dramatic mountains as you go. At several points across the four-night cruise, you will jump into the ships own zodiac boats with the ship's team of Expedition Leaders, to explore even more. Walking up to glaciers, spotting penguins and cruising through the ice flows are just some of the amazing experiences that are waiting for you.

After your cruise, you will transfer to Lago Grey Hotel and spend time in the famous Torres del Paine National Park before flying to Santiago for your onward flight.

Highlights

• Explore the fascinating history and culture of Buenos Aires
• Fantastic expedition cruise to Cape Horn and the Chilean Fjords
• Visit the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park
• Discover the charms of Santiago and its different neighbourhoods

Quick Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart the UK

Days 2 & 3 - Buenos Aires

Day 4 - Ushuaia

Day 5 - Expedition cruise - depart Ushuaia

Day 6 - Expedition cruise - Cape Horn, Wulaia Bay

Day 7 - Expedition Cruise - Pia glacier, Porter Glacier

Day 8 - Expedition Cruise - Agostini Sound, Condor Glacier

Day 9 - Expedition Cruise - Magdalena Island, Punta Arenas - Torres del Paine

Days 10 & 11 - Torres del Paine National Park

Days 12 & 13 - Santiago

Day 14 - Depart Santiago

Day 15 - Arrive back in the UK

Truly Individual Holiday

Any element of this holiday can be made truly individual to your requirements, including the places you want to see and the things that are important to you. Just contact one of our Travel Specialists today.

Day 1 - Depart the UK

Today you will depart the UK on your international flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina

Days 2 & 3 - Buenos Aires

Arrive in Buenos Aires where you will spend two nights in the home of the tango, at a centrally located hotel.

Enjoy a fascinating half-day city tour on your first morning and learn about the fascinating history of Argentina which has shaped what the country has become today. You will also discover great places to see during the remainder of your stay.

Meals: Day 3: B

Day 4 - Ushuaia

Today you will fly to Ushuaia, ready to embark on your cruise the following day.

Meals: B

Day 5 - Expedition Cruise - Depart Ushuaia

Board the M/V Ventus or Stella Australis cruise ship at 18:00. After a welcoming cocktail reception hosted by the Captain and his crew, the M/V Ventus Australis will depart for one of the remotest parts of the planet. The voyage will take you through the Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel to explore one of the most breathtaking wilderness regions in the world.

Meals: B, D

Day 6 - Expedition Cruise - Cape Horn, Wulaia Bay

Today you will be sailing through Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to reach Cape Horn National Park, where, weather permitting, you will go ashore. The legendary Cape Horn was discovered in 1616 and is a sheer 425-meter (1,394-foot) high rocky promontory. For many years it was an important navigation route between the Pacific and the Atlantic and is referred to as the ‘End of the Earth’.

In the afternoon, you will go ashore at historic Wulaia Bay, originally the site of one of the region’s largest Yamana aboriginal settlements. Charles Darwin landed there in 1833 during his voyage on the HMS Beagle. This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography.

Meals: B, L D

Day 7 - Expedition Cruise - Pia glacier, Porter glacier

Overnight M/V Ventus Australis will navigate the narrow Gabrial Channel as well as the Madalena and Cockburn channels before passing through the Beagle Channel again to reach the Pia Fjord. In the morning you will enjoy a shore excursion to Pia Glacier, taking in the view of this glacier from the mountain tops down to the sea.

In the afternoon, board the Zodiac boats to sail between high rocky walls until reaching Porter Glacier. Stop to observe its colors, listen to its sounds and possibly even witness some calving. You'll stay here for a moment to discuss this incredible ice mass and take some photographs before returning on board.

Meals: B, L D

Day 8 - Expedition Cruise - Agostini Sound, Aguila glacier - Condor glacier

Today you will be sailing through Cockburn Channel to enter the spectacular Agostini Sound, in the heart of the Darwin Mountain Range. This morning, you'll disembark and go for an easy walk around a lagoon, which was formed by the melting of the Águila Glacier. In the afternoon, approach the Condor Glacier via Zodiac and hopefully see some of the abundant Andean Condors in the area.

Meals: B, L D

Day 9 - Expedition Cruise - Magdalena Island, Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine

Early in the morning, weather permitting, you will go ashore on Magdalena Island, located in the middle of the Strait of Magellan. The island used to be an essential source of supplies for navigators and explorers and is inhabited by an immense colony of Magellan Penguins that you will be able to see during our walk to the lighthouse. (In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a ride aboard Zodiacs to Marta Island to observe South American Sea Lions) Finally, you will disembark in Punta Arenas at around 11:30.

Upon arrival at Punta Arenas, you will then be transferred to Hotel Lago Grey, in Torres del Paine National Park, where you will spend the next three nights.

Meals: B

Days 10 & 11 - Torres del Paine National Park

Enjoy a full-day tour of Miradores and Salto Grande, an excellent tour to explore the highlights of Torres del Paine National Park in a relaxed way. Beginning at the Forestry Corporation Visitor Centre to learn about this magnificent world biosphere reserve, you'll continue towards Salto Grande, an imposing waterfall also providing spectacular views of the Paine Grande Mountain. Next, appreciate the stunning lake from the Lago Nordenskjold viewpoint, which is also very close to the Horns of the Paine. At Amarga Lagoon you'll see the Paine River Falls and the first iconic views of the famous Torres del Paine. Finally, enjoy a picnic at Laguna Azul, a beautiful spot to end this experience.

Meals:

Day 10: B, L 

Day 11: B

Days 12 & 13 - Santiago

Today you will journey to Santiago where you will spend the next 2 nights.

Enjoy a fascinating half-day city tour and learn about the multi-cultural history of Chile which has shaped what the country has become today. 

Meals: B

Day 14 - Depart Santiago

Today you will transfer to Santiago airport for your onward flight.

Meals: B

Day 15 - Arrive back in the UK

Today you will land back in the UK from Chile.

Price from £7,999 per person

(2024 departures based on 2 people sharing a room.)

Includes:

• International flights

• 12 nights’ accommodation

• 20 meals: 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

• 4-night, full-board Patagonia cruise

• Guided city tours in Buenos Aires & Santiago

• Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary

Excludes:

• Meals not indicated in your itinerary

• Local departure taxes payable locally

• Items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks etc

• Tips for guides and drivers (discretionary)

• Camera or video fees at any sites