Bucket List4.8Punta Arenas, Chile · Patagonia
Australis · Ventus Australis
Patagonia & the Chilean Fjords
A small expedition ship rounds Cape Horn and threads Glacier Alley's wall of hanging ice, between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia.
4 Nights 3 ports of call412 reviews
Highlights
★Rounding the legendary Cape Horn
★Glacier Alley's hanging ice fields
★Zodiac landings in Tierra del Fuego
What's Included
All onboard meals
Zodiac shore excursions
Expedition lectures
Onboard & Amenities
Zodiac ExcursionsGlass-walled LoungeExpedition GuidesLecture Hall
Voyage Itinerary
Embarkation — Punta Arenas, Chile
Boarding, cabin check-in and a welcome reception as the ship sets sail.
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Day 1 — Cape Horn
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
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Day 2 — Glacier Alley
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
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Day 3 — Ushuaia, Argentina
Final port of call before disembarkation, with time ashore to explore.
Departure port
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Best time to visit
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Peak months: Jan–Mar and Oct–Dec.
Oct–Apr suits most of the country; Patagonia peaks Dec–Feb.
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Getting around
Ride-hailing: Uber · Cabify · DiDi
Santiago's metro is excellent; ride apps fill in.
They drive on the right — look left first when crossing.
Power & connectivity
CplugLplug
220V · 50Hz
Entel has the best reach, including much of Patagonia.
Currency
Chilean Peso (CLP · $)
Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.
Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.
Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.
Health & safety
Tap water — bottled recommended
- ·Safe in Santiago; the north's water is high in minerals — bottled is easier.
- ·At altitude, ease in gently.
General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
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