Calving glacier; exploring the Southern beech Forest; lighthouse, Staten Island; sea lion pups.
PATAGONIA: CHILEAN FJORDS & ARGENTINA’S STATEN ISLAND 12 DAYS | FROM $13,750 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.
Aboard National Geographic Resolution and National Geographic Explorer EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Venture through wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public, including Karukinka Natural Park in Tierra del Fuego. • Kayak and Zodiac cruise the breathtaking Chilean fjords that are only accessible by expedition ship. Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer. • 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. • Transit the legendary Beagle Channel and take in the view of Cape Horn. • 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. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
EXPEDITION DETAILS
Days 1 & 2: U.S./Santiago, Chile
DATES: National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Mar. 13; Dec. 4* 2023 Mar. 8 2024 Mar. 10 National Geographic Explorer: 2023 Oct 22, 30* *These departures follow a modified itinerary.
Day 3: Ushuaia, Argentina/Embark Days 4 & 5: Isla de Los Estados (Staten Island), Argentina Day 6: Cape Horn Day 7: The Chilean Fjords, Beagle Channel Day 8: Tierra del Fuego, Chile/ Karukinka Natural Park Day 9: Exploring the Chilean Fjords & Kirke or White Narrows/Puerto Natales Days 10 & 11: Puerto Natales/ Disembark/Punta Arenas/Santiago/U.S.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Extend your trip and get a taste of Santiago’s world-famous cuisine and venture into wine country. Visit expeditions.com/short_patagonia-ext for details. SPECIAL OFFER: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 52.
From Santiago
Pacific Ocean
CHILE
ARGENTINA To Santiago
Torres del Paine Puerto Natales
Punta Arenas
Atlantic Ocean
Karukinka Ushuaia Isla Cape Horn de los Estados (Staten Island)
Note: there will be modifications to travel days for National Geographic Resolution March 13, 2022 departure in accordance with our protocols. Call for details.
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