An early morning (4 AM) drive along one of the wildest roads on Earth culminates in a beautiful Patagonian sunrise over the Magellan Strait. We’ll then leave civilization far behind us and take a boat past Cape Froward, the southernmost point on the mainland of South America. The adventure is just starting as we continue across the Magellan Strait and sail through the channels past the towering mountains of Tierra del Fuego. Prepare those binoculars as we look out for giant humpback whales, penguins, albatross, sea lions and even orcas as we reach the wild waters of Francisco Coloane Coastal and Marine Protected Area - Chile's biggest marine reserve.
Regular departures are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Sat and Sunday, from December to March.
This excursion lasts from 12 to 14 hours.
This trip starts and ends in Punta Arenas.
This trip is suitable for all travelers and is not physically demanding.
The vast unbroken stretch of ocean to the west and south of the South American continent leaves the Patagonian Andes very exposed to the winds that circle the Antarctic landmass, making the weather hard to predict. Fine weather may deteriorate almost without warning; even in summer (December to March) you should come prepared to find strong cold winds (up to 130km/hr) and rainfall. Summer’s average temperature is 11ºC (52ºF), ranging between 2 to 24ºC (35 to 75ºF).
Once you book the trip we will send you a pre-trip booklet with useful and detailed information about your trip with us.
We reserve the right to change any itinerary at the discretion of the trip guide based upon operational considerations or weather conditions.
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Updated October 4th, 2022
Dear Traveler,
We are very happy to announce that there are currently no travel restrictions in Chile.
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Best,
The Team at Cascada Expediciones & EcoCamp Patagonia