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Torres del Paine & Antarctica
USD 24050
NOV-MAR
14 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD
27000
per person
This trip includes really good quality properties, perhaps without the intense polish of the very top lodges, but also without the premium price tag.
Trip Summary
Start location :
Santiago SCL
Santiago
Torres del Paine
03
:
Hosteria Pehoe
04
:
Hosteria Pehoe
05
:
Picos de los Pumas
06
:
Picos de los Pumas
07
:
Picos de los Pumas
Antarctic Peninsula
End location :
Santiago SCL
Santiago
Set at the foot of the Andes Mountains in central Chile, Santiago is the capital city and the main transport hub for the country. Whilst some travellers want to get through here as fast as possible, it’s actually a rather pleasant place that’s a pleasure to explore in more detail and with some rather cool hotel options.
Day 1 , 2
Arrival : Santiago Airport SCL
lodge
Hotel Magnolia Santiago
Hotel Magnolia Santiago is set in the city of Santiago in Chile.
Guest accommodation is in 42 pleasantly modern rooms ...
... including Superior Rooms ...
... Deluxe Rooms ...
... and the Deluxe Balcony Rooms.
Santiago is set at the foot of the Andes Mountains ...
A cable car route heads up to the summit of San Cristóbal, a lovely hilltop park which provides panoramic views of the city ...
... which can also be accessed by funicular railway.
The city was founded in 1541 and contains a wealth of historic buildings.
It's an interesting place to explore ...
... with a mix of upmarket and bohemian neighbourhoods.
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Torres del Paine
Set in the far south of Chile, Torres del Paine is a substantial national park and one of the most strikingly beautiful places on earth, with dramatic mountain peaks, vast glaciers and stunning lakes, fabulous lodges, superb hiking and some truly remarkable puma action.
Day 3 , 4
Fly : Santiago SCL to Puerto Natales PNT
lodge
Hosteria Pehoe
Hosteria Pehoé is set in the Torres del Paine area of southern Chile.
The main building is ranged across two floors ...
Of the 25 rooms, we only recommend these five Superior Suites ...
... which are still rather modest.
Torres del Paine is an incredibly scenic place.
The area contains some simply epic hiking and trekking routes.
This also happens to be the best location in the world for viewing pumas ...
... with the most reliable sightings being at Laguna Amarga.
Torres del Paine is an incredibly scenic place.
It's also possible to take a closer look at various glaciers by boat ...
... as well as get the crampons on, to ascend the ice ...
Torres del Paine is an incredibly scenic place.
As you travel around these landscapes, you should encounter a good deal of wildlife ...
... including the iconic guanacos ...
... cute Patagonian foxes ...
... Darwin's rheas ...
... beautiful Magellanic woodpeckers ...
... and a wide range of other birds ...
... including iconic Andean condors.
Day 5 , 6 , 7
lodge
Picos de los Pumas
Antarctic Peninsula
Set around 850 km south of South America, the Antarctic Peninsula is by far the most accessible and easily visited parts of the continent, renowned for its diverse scenery, dramatic ice formations and rich marine wildlife. Visited from Argentina and Chile, with cruise itineraries from 7 to 24 nights.
Day 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14
lodge
AT Antarctic Peninsula 7A
This seven night trip flies from Punta Arenas in Chile, down to the Antarctic Peninsula and back.
At King George Island, we join the 76 guest, medium-specification Magellan Explorer.
Guest accommodation is in 38 cabins in seven categories, including ...
... Porthole Cabins ...
... Veranda Cabins ...
... Deluxe Veranda Cabins ...
... and Grand Suites.
The top cabins are around 50% more expensive than the simplest.
The trip starts with a flight down to King George Island in South Shetland ...
... which is home to the main airport and several larger research stations.
This Russian Orthodox church is a familiar landmark.
From there, we head south ...
... passing by the stunning Livinston Island ...
... where we might encounter our first penguins.
The tiny Half Moon Island lies in the lea of Livingston Island ...
... and is usually a great place to view chinstrap penguins.
We next turn southeast, to reach the volcanically active Deception Island ...
... whose flooded caldera provides the safest mooring in the region.
Historically the island has served as a major centre for seal-hunting and whaling operations ...
... but has been uninhabited since the 1970s, when powerful eruptions created havoc.
Here we can see more penguins, including these chinstraps.
Next, we cross the channel to reach the Antarctic Peninsula.
Continuing south, we reach the dramatic Lemaire Channel ...
... where Wilhemina Bay is a famous location for whale-watching, especially Jan-Mar.
We may also visit the historic British base of Port Lockroy.
Next, we usually turn north and head towards the tip of the Peninsula.
Here we may stop at the research station at Hope Bay, on the tip of the Peninsula ...
... in the hope of a high quality penguin encounter.
We may then explore the nearby Paulet Island ...
This is usually a good area to get out in the kayaks ...
... and to get out on foot ...
From there, we head back to King George Island for the flight back to Punta Arenas.
Day 15
Departure : Santiago SCL
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