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On this exclusive land and sea journey, assume the role of explorer, retracing the bold travels of Darwin and Magellan in southern Chile, a landscape still virtually untouched more than a century after the first European settlers. From sweeping pampas grasslands to magnificent glacier‑studded fjords and the legendary Tierra del Fuego archipelago, experience the extremes and contrasts of Patagonia, with its breathtaking scenery and incredible wildlife.
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- Trip Type
- Group Travel Tour, International Ocean & Sea Voyages
- Departure Dates
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Nov 4, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
Pre-Program Option – Easter Island
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Easter Island and behold its unique archaeological treasures. Visit the island’s most important and celebrated landmarks, including the basalt quarry from which the moai were carved, the white sand beach and the village central to the Birdman culture — predominant until the arrival of Christian missionaries. This tour features round-trip flights between Santiago and Easter Island and all
accommodations, including one night at the Hyatt Centric Las Condes Hotel and three nights at the Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa.
Post-Program Option – Buenos Aires and Iguazú Falls
Extend your journey with a tour of Argentina’s capital city of Buenos Aires and the rainforest of Iguazú Falls. In elegant Buenos Aires, see the colorful La Boca district and the neighborhoods of San Telmo, Puerto Madero and Palermo. Visit Recoleta Cemetery, the final resting place of Eva Perón. Fly to Iguazú Falls and explore both the Argentine and Brazilian falls. Enjoy visiting the Parque das Aves, home to more than 500 species of bird. This tour features a flight to Iguazú Falls and all accommodations, including two nights at the Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta and two nights at the Gran Meliá Iguazú.
Airport transfers and luggage handling abroad are only included if air arrangements are booked through Gohagan & Company. If travelers make their own air arrangements, transfers and luggage handling are not included; transfers can be organized through Gohagan & Company and purchased by the traveler.
TOUR MAP
ITINERARY
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day 1
Depart home city
Depart your home city for Santiago, Chile.
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day 2
Arrive Santiago
Arrive in Santiago. Transfer and check in to the Hyatt Centric Las Condes Hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day and lunch at leisure. Later tonight, gather for a convivial Welcome Reception.
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day 3
Santiago
Venture out to explore vibrant Santiago, nestled in the foothills of the snowcapped Andes. Tour the highlights of the city’s indigenous and European‑influenced architecture and culture, including the outstanding collections in the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino.
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day 4
Santiago/Puerto Arenas/Embark Exploris One
After breakfast, fly to Puerto Arenas
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day 5
Ainsworth Bay/ Tucker Islets
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day 6
Magellan Strait/ Isla Carlos III/ Puerto Natales
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day 7
Torres del Paine National Park
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day 8
Chilean Fjords
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day 9
Beagle Channel/Pia Glacier/ Glacier Alley
Enjoy an unforgettable cruise through the historic Beagle Channel, named for Darwin’s ship, which explored these waters in the mid‑19th century. Make a Zodiac landing and choose between two excursions that lead you to a magnificent vantage point to watch for the tidewater Pia Glacier to calve into the fjord. A highlight of today is a mesmerizing cruise through the sublime wonderland of Glacier Alley, where swaths of blue ice flow from the towering gray mountains of the Cordillera Darwin.
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day 10
Cape Horn/Wulaia Bay
Majestic Cape Horn, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, embodies nature’s power and demands reverence. Aboard a Zodiac craft, go ashore for an opportunity to stand at the “edge of the world” overlooking the legendary Drake Passage (weather permitting). Walk across the low‑lying, fragile tundra vegetation for unmatched panoramic views. This afternoon, anchor in the historic Wulaia Bay, a site described by Charles Darwin and illustrated by Fitz Roy during his voyages on the Beagle. Choose between three excursions to discover the area and soak up amazing views of the bay. Gather for a Farewell Reception tonight.
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day 11
Ushuaia/Buenos Aires, Argentina/ Depart for home city
After breakfast, disembark in Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires to depart for your home city. Arrive home the next day.
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day 12
Arrive home
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