Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island on National Geographic Explorer

Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island
This carefully curated expedition offers the peak experiences of Patagonia and its surrounding environs in a compact time frame. Discover the fjords, glaciers, and panoramic vistas that make Chilean Patagonia one of the most lauded nature destinations on Earth. Exposing you to the "best of" highlights, like the stunning Beagle Channel, massive glaciers, and snowcapped peaks, this perfectly-paced voyage also brings you into the seldom-seen natural splendors of Karukinka Natural Park. Cap off your expedition by exploring Argentina’s rugged, seldom-seen Isla de los Estados (Staten Island), a land of mythic wildness that has been largely off-limits to travelers since 1923.
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Venture through wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public, including Karukinka Natural Park in Tierra del Fuego
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Kayak and Zodiac cruise the breathtaking Chilean fjords that are only accessible by expedition ship
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See massive glaciers, dramatic fjords, and soaring snow-covered peaks and spot Magellanic penguins, Andean condors, Austral parakeets, foxes, sea lions, elephant seals, and more
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Transit the legendary Beagle Channel and take in the view of Cape Horn
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By special permission, be one of the few people ever to explore Isla de los Estados (Staten Island), located at the extreme end of South America
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For more than 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions has been sailing to captivating places near and far in pursuit of discovery, bringing along adventurous travelers to share in the thrill of uncovering the world’s wild secrets. With every voyage we undertake, our core belief is reinforced: that our planet holds infinite potential—for new experiences, enhanced knowledge, and increased understanding of our role in protecting its trove of natural and cultural treasures.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Santiago, Chile | ||
2 | Punta Arenas / Puerto Natales / Embark Ship / Kirke or White Narrows | ||
3-4 | Chilean Fjords | ||
5 | Tierra del Fuego / Karukinka Natural Park | ||
6-7 | Chilean Fjords / Beagle Channel | ||
8-9 | Isla de Los Estados (Staten Island), Argentina | ||
10 | Ushuaia, Argentina / Disembark Ship / Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile |