Chile/Argentina
Glaciers, Fjords & Channels: A Voyage Around Cape Horn
Program No. 24891RJ
Voyage to “the end of the earth” and back on this journey around the southern tip of South America, with stops to explore Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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18 days
17 nights
44 meals
15B 14L 15D
3
Buenos Aires sightseeing & Embarking
Buenos Aires
5
Montevideo, Uruguay
At Sea
9
Scenic Cruising Cape Horn
At Sea
18
Arrival flight back to the US
In Flight
At a Glance
Set sail around the southernmost tip of South America to the “end of the earth!” Embark on a voyage through fjords, glaciers and the famed Cape Horn, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. This region has a long seafaring history, much of which you will experience firsthand as you sail along. Admire the rich blues and icy white colors of enormous glaciers while sailing around the region’s notable landmarks, like the Samiento and Beagle Channels and the Falkland Islands. There will also be time to explore two of South America’s iconic cities while in port. Admire the impressive views of the Andes in Santiago, Chile’s capital, and experience the European influence of Buenos Aires as you get a glimpse into Gaucho culture on a field trip to the Argentine countryside.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking and standing for up to three hours a day; some uneven terrain; walking up stairs unassisted, getting in and out of motor coaches.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Explore the magnificent glaciers of the Chilean Fjords and southern Chile’s small towns and traditions.
- Unravel the history of the Falkland-Malvinas Islands through walking around the town and searching for local wildlife around the archipelago.
- Experience a taste of Buenos Aires’ culture through a tango lesson and a field trip just outside the city to a family ranch.
Featured Expert
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Nicole Flores
Nicole Flores was born and raised in Chile. Her passion about her country and the region influenced her to lead programs within South America since 1998, including several trips to Antarctica where she deliver lectures about her passion She is a true believer in lifetime learning finding in travelling the best source of inspiration to share her knowledge and keep learning. Nicole is a great natural storyteller and also mastered this skill learning from the best in Chile.
Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.
Nicole Flores
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Nicole Flores was born and raised in Chile. Her passion about her country and the region influenced her to lead programs within South America since 1998, including several trips to Antarctica where she deliver lectures about her passion She is a true believer in lifetime learning finding in travelling the best source of inspiration to share her knowledge and keep learning. Nicole is a great natural storyteller and also mastered this skill learning from the best in Chile.
Dario Jaremczuk
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Dario Jaremczuk is a local expert in Buenos Aires and a group leader all around South America. His areas of expertise include Eva Perón – the First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952 – and the tango. He studied sign language for three years and is a certified Argentinean sign language interpreter. Dario is also an actor, which serves him well as a vivid storyteller and narrator. He holds a bachelor's degree in tourism.
Suggested Reading List
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Glaciers, Fjords & Channels: A Voyage Around Cape Horn
Program Number: 24891
Chile, A Traveler's Literary Companion
These choice stories introduce both the country and a host of contemporary writers.
Liberators, Latin America's Struggle for Independence 1810-1830
Focused on the heroism and derring-do of seven legendary men, Harvey tells the story of Simon Bolivar, General Jose de San Martin and other greats in the fight for independence.
In Patagonia
A masterpiece of travel, history and adventure, this award-winning book captures the spirit of the land, history, wildlife and people of Patagonia. There's no travel writer as engaging, insightful and just plain wonderful as Bruce Chatwin.
Voyage of the Beagle
The wide-eyed tale of a young man on a five-year voyage that changed his life -- and our way of thinking about the world. First published in 1839, it's still a marvelous introduction to the wildlife, nature and allure of South America.
A Wildlife Guide to Chile
Chester's splendid guide, featuring 120 color plates, covers the wildlife, plants and natural history of Chile from the Atacama Desert and Patagonia to Easter Island and Antarctica.
Falkland Islands Explorer Map
Nigel Sitwell, publisher of the Antarctic Explorer (ANT128) and other terrific maps, created this double-sided beauty -- with color photographs and information on wildlife and exploration.
Patagonia, A Cultural History
A journalist with the Buenos Aires Herald, Moss follows a colorful cast of characters -- from Magellan and Darwin to mad kings, gauchos, and Nazi fugitives -- in this vivid overview of the culture and history of Patagonia.
South American Explorer Chilean Fjords Map
A handsome map of southern South America (1:4,800,000) with a detailed map of the Chilean Fjords (1:2,200,000) on the reverse. Includes Santiago and Buenos Aires.
Birds of Southern South America & Antarctica
With color plates, range maps and brief descriptions, this is a compact regional guide.
Over the Edge of the World, Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the World
This uncommonly well written biography brings to life the complex, difficult 16th-century Portuguese captain and his discoveries. Bergreen follows the great navigator from his origins in Seville and on his voyages to the Americas, and through the Pacific.
Darwin Slept Here: Discovery, Adventure, and Swimming Iguanas in Charles Darwin's South America
Simons captures the exuberance and wide-eyed wonder of Darwin's adventures in South America in this refreshingly irreverent account.
Travels in a Thin Country, A Journey through Chile
British author Sarah Wheeler deploys her wit, intelligence and powerful investigative skills on the Republic of Chile in this insightful travelogue.
Lonely Planet Latin American Spanish Phrasebook
A handy Spanish phrasebook, with a short two-way dictionary.
Forgotten Continent
Economist editor Reid draws on his years in the cities, presidential palaces and shantytowns of Central and South America in this portrait of a region rich in oil, farmland and culture, and its prospects in the face of globalization.
Insight Guide Argentina
This profusely illustrated guide features concise essays by well regarded authors on natural history, politics and culture. With hundreds of photos and excellent maps.