Patagonia – Buenos Aires to Patagonia All-Inclusive!

We take an overnight flight south, arriving in Buenos Aires the next morning.

Upon landing we take a private transfer to our 4-star Hilton Lancaster Hotel in the heart of downtown Buenos Aires, within walking distance of the sea port and government buildings. After unpacking and settling in, we will have the afternoon free to explore. In the evening, we will reconvene at a nearby cafe to taste a variety of local wine, then walk to a restaurant known for its excellent local cuisine. We will retire early to prepares us for the adventure ahead. Our accommodations for the next 3 nights are at the Hilton Lancaster Hotel.

After breakfast we will have a full-day, private guided tour of Buenos Aires. During this 7-hour tour we will see the highlights of this architectural, cultural, and historic center of Argentina. We will also make a stop for lunch to taste the unique flavors of the region.

For dinner, we will be visiting a historic restaurant near the presidential palace.

Today, we get to explore San Isidro and Tigre City north of Buenos Aires on the Samborombón Bay formed at the mouth of the Río de la Plata‘s on the Argentine Sea. We will take a private boat to explore the Delta, its history, and island culture. During the tour, we will have the opportunity to stop for lunch on one of the islands.

After an early breakfast, we will board our flight from Buenos Aires to Puerton Natales, in the southern ice field of Chile, deep into the Patagonia region of South America. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel to rest and relax. The rest of the day is yours to explore this famed Patagonia outpost.

In the mid-morning, we start our embarkment procedures, attend the ship safety talk before lunch, and depart from the Skorpios terminal in the early afternoon. We will first navigate the picturesque Almirante Montt Gulf and arrive at Caleta Juarez in the Guardramiro Fjord in the late afternoon. Here we will disembark on boats for a fantastic, up-close view of a colony of elephant seals.

Once back on board, we depart, crossing the Kirke Narrows, Morla Vicuna, Union, Collingwood, and Sarmiento channels.

In the early morning, we continue sailing north through the Pitt Channel and with Chatham Island on the port side, we’ll enter the scenic Guillard Fjord. We’ll navigate through the fjord to the stunning Guillard Glacier and disembark at the glacier for a hike. Lunch will be served back on board, and in the mid-afternoon, we’ll disembark once more for a tour through the glacier channels.

We will navigate to the open expanse of Sarratea Bay and arrive in the early evening. Here we will disembark for a boat ride, though this excursion depends on sunlight and weather conditions. We will return to the ship and enjoy another delicious dinner on board around 8 PM. At midnight we will depart southbound through the Pitt Channel.

We will approach the Amalia Glacier in the early morning and have a panoramic view from the ship. Later we will disembark at a nearby beach to take a gentle hike through sand, vegetation, and rocks, reaching a viewpoint from where you can see this beautiful glacier. The navigation to El Brujo (the Warlock) Glacier begins in the late morning and we will arrive after lunch. If weather and ice conditions allow it, you can go down to see this glacier from a nearby rock.

Once back on board, we will depart for the spectacular Calvo Fjord. Here we will take an excursion in the Capitán Constantino (Captain Constantine) boat which is perfect for navigating among the ice. We will also take a unique trip to visit Fernando, Capitán Constantino, and Alipio Glaciers, among others.

We will depart for the Montañas Fjord in the evening.

Early in the morning, we will visit the scenic Montañas Fjord, where four stunning glaciers can be observed descending from the Sarmiento Mountain Range to the sea, two of which are in our logbook.

First, we will reach the Alsina Glacier and disembark in our exploration boats to visit this small bay with its eye-catching glacier, appreciating its beauty and the enormous mountains all around. We will then return to Skorpios III and continue sailing through Montañas Fjord towards the Bernal Glacier. We will disembark here and hike through a small native forest and then cross a path to a small glacial water lagoon. The hike continues over frontal and lateral moraines until we reach the front of the glacier. From here, we will have the opportunity to touch the ice and observe a glacier in a receding phase that no longer reaches the sea.

Before lunch, passengers return to the ship, which will be taking on supplies of pure, natural water from a waterfall. This is water consumed on board for all the ship’s services. After lunch, Skorpios continues sailing through Montañas Fjord where we will see the final glaciers of the trip from the ship – the Herman and Zamudio glaciers – before crossing the White Narrows in the late afternoon.

In the evening, there will be a terrific Captain’s dinner and dance while navigating through Almirante Montt Gulf.

Overnight we will have arrived back in Puerto Natales. After breakfast, we will pack our bags and return home!