Antarctica, Chilean Fjords & Falklands
Tour Description
Cruise through the Fjords of Patagonia, attempt to land on Cape Horn, experience the wilderness of Antarctica and the Falkland Islands, all in 18 days on our Great Explorers and Wildlife Adventure!
Beginning in Santiago, Chile, join our charter flight south to Punta Arenas, where you will embark on your comfortable and state of the art expedition vessel. Cruise the spectacular Chilean fjords, past glaciers, isolated islands, hidden bays and Patagonian wilderness before a possible landing at iconic Cape Horn (weather permitting). Experience a drake passage crossing to get you to the pristine Antarctic wilderness, and cruise to the remote outpost of Stanley in the Falkland Islands. Enjoy chances to see wildlife like penguins, whales and seals amidst icebergs and stunning natural beauty. Along the way, our Expedition Team leads exciting zodiac cruising and landing activities to guarantee an unforgettable voyage. The Citizen Science programme onboard will allows you to assist with live scientific research, or perhaps brush up on your wildlife photography with our professional onboard photographer. After an action packed day of visits to penguin colonies and walks in Antarctica, there is always time to relax in the onboard hot tubs, panoramic saunas and enjoy a delicious meal in one of the restaurants.
Sail in the wake of the great explorers to experience the Chilean fjords, the Falklands and majestic Antarctica in one extraordinary expedition cruise.
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Your expedition vessel will not only take you to Antarctica in comfort, it features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology to reduce fuel consumption.
Visit one of the most iconic places at the edge of the world - Cape Horn, and land ashore, if weather permits.
"Not only will you witness amazing wildlife, like penguin colony visits, the Citizen Science programme will allow you to assist with live scientific research!, Tara, Team Viva