Lindblad Expeditions

Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island

Price from
$13,718
Departure Date(s)
Oct 2024
Ship
National Geographic Explorer
Duration
10 days
Guests explore by zodiac in Karukinka Natural Park, Chile
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Overview

Discover the fjords, glaciers, and panoramic vistas that make Chilean Patagonia one of the most lauded nature destinations on Earth. Venture by Zodiac and kayak to explore Chile’s deeply indented coastline. Glide into fjords and inlets beneath walls of blue ice, hike on shore with naturalists, and watch for elephant seals, Magellanic penguins, and Andean condors. Explore the seldom-seen natural splendors of Karukinka Natural Park and Isla de los Estados (Staten Island) where we have special access to nature reserves filled with stunning landscapes.

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
  • See massive glaciers, dramatic fjords, and soaring snow-covered peaks while watching for Magellanic penguins, sea lions, and more
  • Transit the legendary Beagle Channel and look out for shearwater, petrels, albatrosses, and more
  • 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

Available Itineraries

Our portfolio of immersive itineraries allows you to choose where and how you'd like to explore the Antarctic with the best expedition team available.

Ships

National Geographic Explorer

Guests
148
Cabins
81

Built to handle deep swells and towering waves, National Geographic Explorer invites polar exploration while providing exceptional comfort.

Originally constructed to navigate Norway’s famed Hurtigruten, or Coastal Express, her high degree of maneuverability, ideal size, and platform for discovery made National Geographic Explorer a natural choice for addition to the Lindblad Expeditions fleet. Her rebuild drew on 50 years of pioneering expedition history and expertise.

Today, National Geographic Explorer is a purpose-built expedition ship. She is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, with an ice-reinforced hull, enabling her to navigate polar passages while providing comfort, elegance and a deep connection to the environment.

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National Geographic Explorer

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