Chile's Patagonia & Fjords Cruise Hiking & Walking Tour
Torres del Paine, Tierra del Fuego & Cape Horn
Set sail on glacial waters among fjords and penguin colonies. Then trek through the Andes, where peaks pierce the southern sky. This spellbinding land of extremes serves up two trips of a lifetime in one.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $11,799 - $14,599/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Behold vistas of immense glaciers and mountains in Torres del Paine, Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn National Parks, a trio of bucket-list titans
- Access remote sites via Zodiacs to trek windswept islands, get up close to massive blue-walled glaciers and see Magellanic penguins
- Follow in Darwin’s footsteps through the Beagle Channel, Wulaia Bay and the wonders of Tierra del Fuego
- At day’s end, gourmet delights like empanadas, asado and pisco sours make the edge of the world feel like home
- Horseback ride at the wilderness outpost of an estancia with the chance to spot majestic condors
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Ushuaia, Argentina Airport & Travel Details
- From Ushuaia, Argentina, hike in Tierra del Fuego and get a look at the Beagle Channel
- Board our home for four nights, the Ventus Australis expedition ship, built to navigate South America’s narrow channels
- Sail into Cape Horn National Park, where, if the weather and sea cooperate, Zodiacs transport us to Horn Island with panoramic views
- Anchor at Wulaia Bay, visited by Darwin, and hike through forests to fjord and mountain views
- Our Zodiacs crunch through icy waters toward breathtaking Pía Glacier—look for calving ice chunks
- Enjoy maté and wine tastings
- Cruise between mountains streaked with waterfalls in spectacular Alberto de Agostini National Park—keep an eye out for blue glaciers hugging the mountainsides and Andean condors above.
Nights 1-4
Specifically designed to navigate the narrow channels and remote bays of Patagonia, these state-of-the-art expedition ships get you up close to the area's dramatic geographic formations. Travel + Leisure World's Best.
- Stroll on Magdalena Island, home to hundreds of thousands of Magellanic penguins
- Say goodbye to our ship before we head to a historical working ranch for a tasty Chilean asado
- Choose your own adventure in unforgettable Torres del Paine National Park: horseback ride, hike to spectacular views of the Paine massif or check out 6,000-year-old Aónikenk cave paintings
- Learn to mix Chile’s signature drink, the pisco sour.
Nights 5-6
Luxury Hotel
An ideally situated national park lodge whose cozy Jules Vernian flavor of retro-chic welcomes you like an olden-day adventurer. When the daytime traffic of hikers embarking on the famous W Trek subsides, you're alone with the alpenglow lighting up the Paine massif overhead. (spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Walk along a lakeside path until the massif of famous snowcapped peaks, the Cuernos (horns), make their appearance
- Stay at majestic Singular Patagonia near Puerto Natales
- Try your hand at making empanadas and relish a Chilean wine tasting
- Hike to a condor’s-eye view of Lago Sofía
- Enjoy a seafood lunch at an estancia.
Nights 7-8
Luxury Hotel
Situated at the end of Última Esperanza Sound, the hotel's floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the water and the building's Industrial Age iron relics pay homage to its former life as a meatpacking plant. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas, Chile Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
All breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
Access to all ship amenities and onboard activities, plus included excursions
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
All gratuities for ship staff and included onshore dining
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Off-ship lunches in authentic local settings
Snacks and beverages between meals
Wine and beer included with all onboard meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
