Antarctica covers an area of over 2.7 million square miles and is the windiest, coldest and least populated of Planet Earth’s seven continents. It differs from the Arctic in that there are no terrestrial animals in Antarctica, but there is terra firma under much of the snow and ice. All the wildlife consists of seasonal visitors that come ashore in the spring and summer. The massive ice s... more info

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The Strait of Magellan is both famous and infamous. Today you will navigate this world-renowned waterway by sea kayak. First, you will transfer to the Catalina Bay area by motor coach. Once there, you will receive a short briefing on how to use the double kayaks, and how to paddle in tandem, along with safety instructions. Then, start kayaking to a nearby cove where you will see typical Patagonian... more info

Begin with an approximately 1½-hour ferry ride across the famous Strait of Magellan sailing the same waters as Sir Francis Drake and Charles Darwin. On arrival at Magdalena Island, declared a natural monument in 1982, you will see one of the largest penguin colonies in southern Chile, and get acquainted with an unspoiled habitat with penguins, cormorants and many other birds. A substantial co... more info

Head northeast by motor coach for approximately 90 minutes over mostly unpaved roads, across huge sheep farms bordering Otway Bay. You will have magnificent views of the Pinto Range and Riesco Island. Skirting Otway Bay, you will reach the caves where Magellan penguins live and nest. To reach the nests and beaches where the penguins live, you will leave the coach and walk approximately three qu... more info

Take in the beauty of Patagonia with a brief stop at a penguin colony. Head northeast by motor coach for approximately 90 minutes over mostly unpaved roads, across huge sheep farms bordering Otway Bay. You will have magnificent views of the Pinto Range. Skirting Otway Bay, you will reach the caves where Magellan penguins live and nest. To reach the nests and beaches where the penguins live, you... more info

Leaving the pier, you will stop at the beautifully landscaped Municipal Cemetery to admire the splendid mausoleums of pioneer families. You will also see a gravestone marking where the last of the Onas, the extinct Fireland Indians, are buried. Proceed to the Braun-Menendez Regional Museum, located in the mansion of the same name. The museum is a National Monument and was inaugurated in 1983 and t... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info

The Patagonian Institute, which exhibits a collection of old local cars and machinery, welcomes you at your first stop on this tour. The Institute also displays a small botanical garden and exhibits pictures of Punta Arenas dating back to 1905. At the Naval & Maritime Museum, you will find photos depicting various ships and the port activity over the past century, as well as small ship repl... more info

This city sightseeing overview begins with a visit to the observation point, La Cruz Hill for a panoramic view over Tierra del Fuego and the Straits of Magellan. You will visit the regional museum kept by the Salesian Friars, with exhibits of the magnificent flora and fauna of the region, and relics of the folklore and handicraft of native Indian tribes such as the Yaganes, Onas and Alacalufes.... more info

This excursion starts with a 30-minute bus ride to the airport to board a plane for an approximately 45-minute flight from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales. Upon landing at Puerto Natales, you will travel two hours by motor coach over the pampas--an enormous expanse of flat grassland that is home to vast numbers of sheep. Only low vegetation grows in this area due to the harsh Patagonian winds. I... more info

Patagonia--now there’s a word that evokes images of chilly, windswept landscapes! However, this vast and fascinating land often has pleasant summers and always offers world-class vistas, some of which you will enjoy during this tour. You will drive first to the Club Andino (Andean Club)--a unique ski center that is one of the very few in the world with a view of the ocean. This place can ... more info