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MACROTOUR
1 San Pedro de Atacama
Tours in Chile
3h
CHILE
3 Easter
Island
Rapa Nui
2b Valparaiso
2h
2a
SANTIAGO
6h
2h
4 Puerto
Montt
3h 30min
6a Torres
del
Paine
4d/3n
5 Kawescar
Route
2h
Punta Arenas
3h
24h
90º
53º
6b Chilean Antarctic
Territory
1 SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
TOWNS IN THE NORTH OF CHILE
ANTOFAGASTA REGION
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2 SANTIAGO AND VALPARAISO
CENTRAL CHILE
VALPARAISO REGION
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3 ESTER ISLAND RAPA NUI
ISLANDS IN CHILE
VALPARAISO REGION
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4 PUERTO MONTT
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5 SKORPIOS CRUISES
KAWESCAR ROUTE
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6 TORRES DEL PAINE AND ANTARCTIC
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SAN PEDRO DE
ATACAMA
TOWNS IN THE
NORTH OF CHILE
ANTOFAGASTA REGION
3 days / 2 nights
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
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San Pedro de Atacama is one of the most visited cultural
attractions in Chile, preferred by millions of tourists worldwide,
considered as the archaeological capital of the country thanks
to its geographical environment.
The town is the center of the native culture of Atacama, who
inhabited the desert a long time ago. The museum Padre Le
Paige has about 4,000 skulls, countless mummies, weapons and
bowls in exhibition. The main economic activity of the area is
based on tourism and agriculture.
San Pedro de Atacama has a variety of services for tourists who
visit every year, among which stand out hotels from 2 to 5 stars,
restaurants and bars, crafts, call centers, hospitals and police.
For adventure seekers, there is a wide variety of activities to
participate in, including hiking, mountain bike, sandboarding,
and horseback riding.
Its stable climate makes any time of the year a good time to
visit. However, if you dislike cold weather, June to September
can be uncomfortable when temperatures are very low at night.
Also, if you want to avoid the crowds, tourism explodes during
high season, so you might feel overwhelmed by the number of
tourists if you come from December to February.
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Day 1:
Santiago- Calama-San Pedro de Atacama
Reception and trip to San Pedro de Atacama, from Calama
airport. In the afternoon you will head towards The Moon Valley.
On your way there, you will be able to take pictures of the Salt
Mountains and admire the desert. At the Moon Valley, you will
visit the salt statues “Las Tres Marías”, the salt mine, the salt
caverns and experience the sunset from the main sand dune.
You will return to town and stay overnight at the hotel of your
choice.
Day 2:
Atacama Salt Lake and Altiplanic Lagoons
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, you will head towards
the Atacama salt lake. The first stop is the town of Toconao. After
that, you will visit the “Liparita” stone quarry at Jerez Valley and
then the Atacama salt lake, where you can explore the impressive
Chaxa Lagoon and admire the flamingoes. The excursion
continues towards Socaire, a picturesque town where lunch will
be served at a local restaurant. After resting, you will travel to
the final destination of the tour, the impressive and beautiful
Miscanti and Miñiques Altiplanic lagoons. You will return to
the hotel at approximately 7 p.m. You will stay overnight at San
Pedro de Atacama.
Day 3:
Tatio Geysers - Santiago
The day begins early in the morning, before sunrise, the
destination is the famous Tatio Geysers, a geothermal field
located 4,320 meters above sea level. Surrounded by magnificent
mountains, it is one of the most impressive places in the area.
At dawn, the show begins, while you enjoy breakfast, fumaroles
reach its maximum. After the unforgettable show you can enjoy
the warm water and take a swim. After the excursion, you will
travel to the airport.
TOCOPILLA
CHUQUICAMATA
CALAMA
PACIFIC OCEAN
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Itinerary
PUKARA
DE QUITOR
GEYSER
DEL TATIO
SAN PEDRO
DE ATACAMA
TOCONAO
ANTOFAGASTA
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SANTIAGO AND
VALPARAISO
CENTRAL CHILE
VALPARAISO REGION
4 days / 3 nights
SANTIAGO AND VALPARAISO
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Santiago, the core of the country, and beautiful harbor
city Valparaiso
Santiago
The capital of Chile is a dynamic and modern city where colonial
mansions sit among soaring skyscrapers. The city is reinventing
itself, with arts, nightlife, and restaurants.
Santiago offers much more than one might anticipate. Here,
ancient traditions coexist with 21st century life on every street
and in each neighborhood. You’ll find everything from small
cafés with Wifi, exclusive boutiques, great bookstores and fine
handicrafts to big malls and shopping strips which offer all of
the top brands.
This metropolis, which is home to over six million people, offers
hundreds of options for every budget or interest as well as
activities that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
On a clear day, fresh after winter showers, Santiago warms up in
one of the most spectacular settings of any city in the world. A
glance through the downtown blocks reveals a mighty circle of
mountains - the snowcapped Andean peaks to the east, and a
smaller coastal range to the west – which surround the Chilean
capital.
Valparaiso
Valparaíso was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in
2003. Since then, new hotels, restaurants and bookstores have
appeared throughout its geography bringing new life to its
classical character. Nevertheless, its port culture remains and it
is considered the main historical support of “Pancho” - as they
call the city with affection; this is especially visible in the port
area. You cannot leave this city without getting on one of the
heritage elevators that are still in use, or take a tour of the bay
in a boat from the harbor. You must also try the chorrillana potatoes, onion, egg and fried meat- or go out and party at the
subida Ecuador (Ecuador Uphill Street).
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Day 1:
Santiago
The flight arrives in Santiago in the morning. Then you will travel
throughout Santiago city; visit the Presidential Palace, Plaza de
Armas, the Catholic Cathedral, and the colonial ancient castle on
the Santa Lucia Hill. After that, you will visit the San Cristobal
Mountain, which overlooks the city of Santiago.
Day 2:
Santiago - Valparaíso & Vina del Mar
After breakfast, you will travel to Valparaíso, a city honored as
“cultural world heritage” by the UNESCO. On the way, tourists
can visit the famous wineries and taste the delicious Chilean
wines. Arriving in the city, you visit the naval soldier monument
at Sotomayor square and enjoy a Chilean style seafood lunch.
Then, you will take a trip to another city, Viña del Mar, to visit the
flower clock, the Moai brought from Easter Island, and a photo
session with the seals. In the evening, you will enjoy the exotic
Chilean food and a folklore performance.
Day 3:
Santiago - Isla Negra
You will travel to a newly-developed scenic spot, the Algarrobo
sea view resort. Then you will visit Isla Negra the Black Island,
which is the fabled beach cottage of Chile’s immortal poet and
literary giant, Pablo Neruda. It is now registered as a Chilean
national monument, restored and maintained as a museum by
the Pablo Neruda Foundation. You will then enjoy an exotic local
lunch. In the afternoon, you will travel to the town of Pomaire to
visit the bazaar of ceramic arts and crafts.
Day 4:
Santiago
After breakfast, you will travel to the airport and depart to China
or the following city in your tour.
PACIFIC OCEAN
SANTIAGO AND VALPARAISO
Itinerary
VALPARAISO
ALGARROBO
SAN ANTONIO
SANTO DOMINGO
LOS ANDES
CON-CON
VIÑA DEL MAR
CURACAVÍ
SANTIAGO
SAN JOSÉ DE MAIPO
MELIPILLA
BUÍN
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EASTER ISLAND
RAPA NUI
ISLAND IN THE
VALPARAISO REGION
3 days / 2 nights
EASTER ISLAND RAPA NUI
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Easter Island or Rapa Nui “The navel of the world”
Easter Island is over 2,000 miles from the nearest population
center (Tahiti or Chile). This island is a triangle of volcanic rocks in
the South Pacific, and it is famous for the giant stone monoliths,
called Moai, that dot its coastline. The early settlers named
the island “Te Pito O Te Henua” (Navel of The World). Admiral
Roggeveen, who came to the island on Easter Day in 1722,
named it Easter Island. Nowadays, the land, the people and their
language are all referred to locally as Rapa Nui. There has been
much controversy and confusion concerning the origins of the
Rapa Nui people. Thor Heyerdahl proposed that the people who
built the statues were of Peruvian descent, due to a similarity
between Rapa Nui and Incan stonework. Some have suggested
that Easter Island is the remnant of a lost continent, or the
result of an extra-terrestrial influence. However, archaeological
evidence indicates that the discovery of the island was by
Polynesians who were led, according to legend, by Hotu Matua
around 400 AD. Upon their arrival, besides the impressive and
enigmatic statues, the islanders possessed the Rongorongo
script; the only written language in Oceania. The island is also
home to many petroglyphs (rock carvings), as well as traditional
wood carvings, tapa (bark) crafts, tattooing, string figures, dance
and music.
Easter Island remains to this day as one of the most unique places
you will ever encounter; an open air museum showcasing a
fascinating, but unfortunately lost, culture. The Rapa Nui are among
the friendliest people you will ever meet, and the landscape is
truly amazing - with its volcanic craters, lava formations, beaches,
brilliant blue water, and archaeological sites.
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EASTER ISLAND RAPA NUI
Itinerary
Day 1:
Santiago - Easter Island
The flight leaves from Santiago to the Easter Island, the most
isolated island on the world. Easter Island, located in the eastern
Pacific Ocean, is named as ‘Rapa Nui’ or the ‘navel of the world by
the natives of the island. Rapa Nui, the name for the island in the
local Polynesian dialect, actually means the hometown of the
Moais. The whole flight lasts for about five hours. After landing,
tourists will be welcomed with flowers from the welcoming local
inhabitants. Then, you will visit the Puna Pao volcano quarry
where the red volcanic stone to sculpt the Moais was quarried,
and you will also visit the Ahu Akivi, which is famous for its seven
Moais, and the Te Pahu Cave once used as a shelter during war
times by the inhabitants.
Day 2:
Easter Island
After breakfast, you start from the Hanga Roa village where the
inhabita, Tongariki, Te Pito Kura, Nau Nau, etc. Then, you will visit
the Rano Raraku volcano quarry, a place where volcanic stone to
make the Moais was also quarried. There, you can see hundreds
of finished and unfinished huge Moais, scattered on the slopes
of the quarry. After that, and for the rest of the day you will visit
the beautiful white sand beach of Anakena.
Day 3:
Easter Island
After breakfast, you will visit the Tahai archaeological center and
the Orongo worship center on the Rano Kau volcano and then
travel to the airport to take a flight from Easter Island to Santiago.
ANAKENA
RANO RARAKU
POLKE
HANGA ROA
MATAVERI
ORONGO
AHU VINAPU
PACIFIC OCEAN
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PUERTO MONTT
3 days / 2 nights
PUERTO MONTT
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The Chilean Lake District is one of the most attractive regions in
South America, its landscape is wonderful, with over twenty deep
blue lakes. This region is also the entrance to the Patagonia and it
is the perfect destination for those who love nature. The beauty
of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas; which offer the tourists several
and excellent services, lodging and food. Visit the Osorno Volcano,
the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park and the magical Chiloe
Island. Discover the lifestyle of the people in the south of Chile.
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PUERTO MONTT
Itinerary
Day 1:
Santiago - Puerto Montt
After breakfast, you will take a flight from Santiago to Puerto
Montt. you will visit Puerto Varas, known as the rose garden,
which is within an overwhelming natural setting framed by
the lake and the two volcanoes, Osorno and Calbuco. Then
you will visit the poetic German village Frutillar. Once having
visited Frutillar, you will visit the Angelmo Bay, the church, the
observatory and the local arts and crafts bazaar.
Day 2:
Puerto Montt
After breakfast, you will leave Puerto Montt, to travel along the
Llanquihue Lake to enjoy the view of La Imperial, the Calbuco
volcano and the “Chilean Fujiyama”, the Osorno volcano. Arriving
at the waterfall, visitors can admire the magnificent and powerful
Petrohue waterfall. From Petrohue, through the mysterious Todos
los Santos Lake, visitors will travel to the town of Peulla to enjoy
an exotic lunch, and then return to Puerto Montt.
Day 3:
Puerto Montt - Chiloé - Santiago
After breakfast, you will leave for the Pargua pier and then
travel to the largest outer island, the “Isla Grande”, Chiloé, by
boat. Through the Chacao strait, the journey lasts about thirty
minutes. A western style lunch will be served; you will visit the
arts and crafts area of the Dalcahue village, the pile-dwellings
and buildings of the Castro town, the peculiar wooden churches,
and visit the forts and military libraries of the Spanish colonial
period. The trip ends and you will travel back to Santiago.
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SKORPIOS
CRUISES
KAWESKAR
ROUTE
4 days / 3 nights
SKORPIOS CRUISES KAWESKAR ROUTE
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Since 1978, the Skorpios take you to Patagonia, to the millionyear ice field; adventuring in the ice world, the miracle of nature.
The San Rafael Glacier in the north ice field in the Patagonia has
a history of over 30,000 years; it is the glacier that is closest to
the equator in the world. It has been awarded as a world bioheritage. The glacier will bring you back thousands of years,
from the modern world to the ice age. You will indulge in the
great and momentous glacier, the exciting ice-fall, the splendid
colors, and ice cubes with different sizes and shapes. All of these
natural wonders will make you feel as if you’re living in a dream.
The cruise sails in the peaceful fjords in the inner sea, crossing
the islands. The mountains, the water, the clouds, the warmth
of the natives of the Aguirre village, the geothermal hot springs
in Quitralco Island, and the harmony of humans with nature will
make all of your worrying and anxiety go away.
Travel to the south ice field of Chile, following the footprints of
the ancient Kaweskar, exploring the miracles of this mysterious
area, conquering “the end of the world”. The south ice field is
located in Patagonia, Chile. It was formed during the ice age,
carved into the current landscape by nature thousands of
years ago. This extensive world of ice and snow covers 13,900
square kilometers; the north-south span is of 350 kilometers. It
possesses 48 glacial basins, and it is also the world’s third largest
fresh water storage area. This is the most magnificent glacier of
the southern hemisphere. The ancient ice and snow float calmly
in peace, following the deep blue sky. Sailing among the glaciers,
living in the dream, this will be lingering in your memory forever.
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Itinerary
Cruise:
1: Sails on Tuesdays / Disembarking on Fridays.
2: Sails on Fridays / Disembarking on Mondays. Optional
additional night. Monday, lodging on board.
Thursday, lodging at Indigo Hotel, similar or ship. Tuesday or
Friday excursion to Torres Del Paine and Milodon Cave (includes
dinner, buffet breakfast, lunch and tour).
Day 1:
From 4:00 pm on, passenger’s check in. Between 5:00 pm and
6:00 pm the ship weighs anchor from Skorpios Terminal in Puerto
Natales, sailing along the patagonian channels, Kirke Passage,
Morla Vicuña, Union, Collinwood, Sarmiento.
Day 2:
08:00 am. Arrival at the Amalia Glacier, the ship gets closer to
the Glacier. Panoramic view from the ship. 09:15 Am. sailing
towards El Brujo Glacier. 11:00 am, arrival to El Brujo Glacier, if
the weather conditions allow it, you will disembark on a rock to
observe the Glacier. 12:30 pm sailing to the Calvo Fjord. 2:30 pm,
reaching port at the Calvo Fjord, were an excursion will be made
in a special motor boat, named Capitan Constantino, visiting
Fernando, Capitan Constantino and Alipio Glaciers, among
others. 6:30 pm sailing to the Montañas Fjord.
Day 3:
The Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales. 09:00 am, visit to
the Montañas Fjord, were five glaciers sliding down from the
Sarmiento Mountains to the sea, will be seen. 10:00am, visit to the
Bernal Glacier, were a soft hiking can be done to the base of the
Glacier, and visit to the Herman Glacier to sail in its bay and admire
the beauty of the area and multicolored icebergs (this will depend
on the tide). After this, we will visit the Alsina and Paredes Glacier.
5:00 pm sailing from the Montañas Fjord, Kirke Passage crossing.
9:00 pm Farewell Party, Captain’s Dinner, dance. 10:30 pm, reach
port at the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales.
Day 4:
Between 08:00am and 09:30am passengers disembark. Transfer
to the Punta Arenas airport, for those passengers who have hired
this service (ask for rates).
End of our services.
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TORRES DEL
PAINE AND
ANTARCTIC
4 days / 3 nights
7 days / 6 nights
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South Patagonia is the most famous region of Chile, it offers all the
dramatic landscape one would expect from the world’s ultimate
land, the end of the world. Here, the South American continent
falls away in a dazzling explosion of islands, glaciers, icebergs
and mountains. Also home of Punta Arenas, the southernmost
city in Chile, which first became prosperous during the California
gold rush; where its location by the Magellan Strait made it an
ideal transshipment point for cargoes rounding the continent.
Later, the city became the capital of Chile’s wool industry.
The Torres del Paine National Park is the highlight of every trip
to Chile. Discover the Famous Torres del Paine, surrounded by
lakes, glaciers and Mountains making this trip an unforgettable
experience.
The First Air Cruise To Antarctica
Jump over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake
Passage to experience one of the most spectacular places
on earth, the coldest, highest, windiest, driest, and remotest
continent - Antarctica.
In a little less than two hours, a jet aircraft flies you in comfort
from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island, in the South
Shetland archipelago.
You land directly at the gates of the White Continent where
you board an ice-strengthened expedition ship and start your
exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Visit extraordinary landscapes rich in wildlife and natural beauty.
Enjoy an active adventure with multiple daily landings, hikes,
and Zodiac boats excursions.
Attend engaging presentations by our expert expedition team,
and enjoy the attentive service of our professional hospitality staff.
Experience the trip of a lifetime.
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TORRES DEL PAINE AND ANTARCTIC
Itinerary / Torres del Paine
Day 1:
Santiago - Punta Arenas
Take a flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas. Punta Arenas is
also the southernmost city of Chile. When landing, if weather
permits, tourists can overlook the Andes mountain range and
the millenary glaciers. Arriving at Punta Arenas, sightseers travel
to Puerto Natales by bus. The trip takes about three hours.
Day 2:
Torres del Paine National Park
After breakfast, you will take the trip to the Torres del Paine
National Park to visit the Milodón cave (giant prehistoric ground
sloth). On the way to Grey and Dickman Glaciers, you can see the
maroon alpacas, vultures and other wild animals, as well as huge,
imposing mountains with granite faces which rise vertically
almost 3,000m (+10,000 feet) high; magnificent jagged peaks
which resemble the tips of fountain pens; immense turquoise
and dark blue lakes, some littered with gigantic icebergs;
moss-covered forests; gorgeous alpine meadows; impressive
volcanoes; massive glaciers; crystal-clear rivers full of salmon
and trout as well as beautiful waterfalls. The visit ends and you
will return to Puerto Natales by bus.
Day 3:
Glacier
After breakfast, you will depart from Puerto Natales to visit the
millenary glacier. On the way, you will have the opportunity to
appreciate the glorious sights of ice avalanches. After the cruise
ship moors, visitors will walk along a mountain road during 30
minutes to the other end of the glacier. There, you can touch the
ice surface to be a witness of the dreamlike feeling. Then, you
will return to Puerto Natales.
Day 4:
Punta Arenas
After breakfast, you will travel to Punta Arenas to board a flight
to Santiago.
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Day 1:
Santiago / Punta Arenas
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, where you are welcomed by
ANTARCTICA XXI staff and transferred to your hotel. In the
afternoon, you attend a briefing that provides important
information about your voyage and reviews the essential
guidelines for Antarctic visitors. Later, gather for a welcome
dinner and meet your fellow adventurers while enjoying a typical
regional menu.
advantage of the ever-‐changing opportunities provided by
Nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience each
time. While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you
will explore several spots that offer the best possible overview of
the varied Antarctic environment.
Your voyage may include visits to sites such as Paulet Island, Hope
Bay, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Deception
Island, the Lemaire Channel, or many other magnificent places.
Day 2:
Punta Arenas / King George Island
Your Antarctic adventure begins with a two-hour flight from
Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland
Islands. As you exit the airplane, the clear Antarctic air fills your
lungs for the first time. Explore the area surrounding Chile’s Frei
Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen station, before boarding a
Zodiac to embark your expedition vessel.
Day 7:
King George Island / Punta Arenas
Your Antarctic adventure begins with a two-hour flight from
Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland
Islands. As you exit the airplane, the clear Antarctic air fills your
lungs for the first time. Explore the area surrounding Chile’s Frei
Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen station, before boarding a
Zodiac to embark your expedition vessel.
Day 3 - Day 6:
Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western
coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-‐filled fjords
and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company
of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Each day, disembark
by Zodiac and explore the landscape together with expert
polar guides. On board the ship, attend an engaging program
of lectures and presentations, and enjoy spectacular vistas from
the glass-‐enclosed lounge while sharing your daily adventures
with fellow guests.
No journey is the same as flexibility is the key to success in
Antarctica. The Expedition Team sets the voyage route to take
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Itinerary / Antarctic
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TORRES DEL PAINE AND ANTARCTIC
Sites of interest
Livingston Island
The South Shetland Islands are an
archipelago located in the South Antarctic
Ocean, and north of the great Antarctic
Peninsula, as part of the highest, driest
and coldest continent on the planet.
The beauty of this remote destination
is created by its imposing glaciers,
magnificent channels and the impressive
fauna that inhabits the area. Livingston
Island is a surprising spot where you
will find a great variety of species – your
attention will be captivated by Chinstrap,
Gentoo and the magnificent Macaroni
penguins, with their distinctive orange/
yellow crests. Elephant seals, Antarctic
Giant Petrels and Snowy Sheathbill are
also to be seen.
Deception Island
An impressive volcano, still considered
active and famous for its incomplete
crater which is at sea level. Sailing
and walking in this zone can result
in a fabulous experience. One of the
greatest attractions of this island is the
combination of rock towers that come
out of the sea. This amazing geological
formation is known as “Neptune’s
Bellows”. In this outstanding place,
whose shape is like a horseshoe, the
warm coastal waters can get close
to 65°C, in contrast with the freezing
surrounding waters in this corner of the
world. Here you will also visit Whalers
Bay, where we will see the remains of a
former whaling station.
Aitcho Island
This island is located near the north entrance
of the English Strait, in the South Shetland
Islands, between Greenwich and Robert
Islands. The main attractions here are the
large colonies of Chinstrap and Gentoo
Penguins that cover the area. Furthermore,
it is possible to find great quantities of
Antarctic Giant Petrels and some protected
animals, such as the Weddell Seal.
Lemaire Channel
Known for being one of the most
beautiful spots in the area and this
is why it is also known as the “Kodak
Gap”, due to the impression it produces
among the tourists, making them take
innumerable photographs of nature at
its best. If the weather allows and the
channel is not blocked by the ice that
is typical of this inhospitable corner of
the world, you will see playful seals that
rest on wandering icebergs, as well as
Minke whales that are frequently found
in these cold waters.
Petermann Island
This island is endowed with a unique
beauty due to its immense granite walls
and the abundant snow that composes
the scenery. It also has the largest and
southernmost colony of Adelie and
Gentoo penguins, migratory species
typical of Antarctica. On Petermann
Island you will be able to see a colony
of Antarctic Blue Eyed Shag, a species
much appreciated for its solemn stance
and singular presence. In summer,
Elephant Seals come out in groups to
enjoy the sun, basking on their sides
over the rocks of the island.
Cuverville Island
Upon arrival, you will find yourself on
a small island dominated by a great
amount of lichen growth and deep
moss on the rocks, the only botanical
species that you can find on the
surface of Antarctica. As part of the
scenery you will see various birds, such
as Wilson Petrel, South and Brown
Skuas. Here you will be delighted with
one of the largest colonies of Gentoo
penguins.
Port Lockroy
A wide bay located on the southwestern
point of Wiencke Island. This site was
used by whalers almost one century
ago. There is an old British scientific base
which is now a museum. Nowadays it is
not unusual to see Minke and Humpback
whales cruising along the coast.
Paradise Bay
From Paradise Bay you will be able to
enjoy one of the most magnificent
views that the Antarctic territory has to
offer. Splendid scenes of glaciers and
mountains are enhanced by fascinating
fauna, such as Gentoo Penguins and
Minke Whales.
Half Moon Island
The volcanic origin of this island gives it
a very particular surface formation. On
it you will find Chinstrap and Gentoo
penguins, Antarctic Blue Eyed Shags
and Skuas. In this area you may find the
distinguished looking Weddell Seal and
some Elephant Seals that occasionally
visit the island.
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Santiago - Chile