9 Days
from
$5,090 USD
/ person
Experience extreme sceneries on your Bolivia and Chile tour. Haunting landscapes, glittering salt pans and the world’s oldest desert will take your breath away!
Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle
11 Days from $20,990 USD / person
Adventure & Outdoors
Heritage & Culture
Nature & Landscapes
Wildlife & Safaris
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – 2
International Arrival
You will be transferred to your hotel in a shared vehicle
1 Night
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas was the point of arrival for many European immigrants, who created a cultural melting pot here at the southernmost end of Chile. Inhale the fresh air of the Antarctic on a spectacular cruise through the scenic landscape of the fjords or take a trekking tour through the National Park of Torres del Paine.
Hotel options
Dreams Hotel del Estrecho – Casino and Spa – Opt 1
Room
Standard
Meals
Room Only
Style
Boutique
Dreams Hotel del Estrecho – Casino and Spa – Opt 2
Room
Standard
Meals
Room Only
Style
Boutique
Day 2 – 10
You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport in a shared vehicle
Flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island (Frei Station)
8 Nights
Antarctica
Antarctica, our planet’s southernmost continent, has a string of superlatives attached to it. It holds the largest freshwater reserve on earth, accounting for almost all of the earth’s land ice. It is the coldest region in the world – its wind system ruling the entire planet’s climate, particularly that of the Southern Hemisphere. It is also the highest of all the earth’s continents. By far the most exotic vacation destination around the world you would ever visit, stunning photo opportunities await you around each bend. Whether its spectacularly white landscape of snow, icebergs, and glaciers, or its iconic wildlife of whales, seals, and penguins, each frame is sure to be striking. Home to the South Pole and set almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle, Antarctica offers expedition cruises to explore its vast icy wilderness. Hauntingly beautiful, towering peaks beckon ardent mountaineers, while kayaking amid the freezing seawaters offers yet another adventure of a lifetime! Like all other grand elemental regions of this earth, such as the open oceans, vast deserts, or high mountain ranges, Antarctica too invokes a humbling sense of our minuscule selves in the face of such spectacular grandeur.
Included activities
Group Cruise: Flying the Drake
Begin your day early in the morning as you hop onto a chartered flight from Punta Arenas over Cape Horn, flying over the legendary Drake Passage. Just two hours later, you will arrive at Chile’s Frei Station on King George Island, which is part of the South Shetland Islands. Having landed, you can stretch your legs with a mile-long (1.6 km) walk up to the shore, taking in the beautiful views at this Mars-like landscape peppered with colorful houses and research stations. Afterward, you will be transferred by Zodiac boat to your ship and set sail for the Antarctic Peninsula! Onboard, check into your accommodation, refresh yourself and gather for lunch as you set off. Following a delicious meal, you will have plenty of opportunities to admire the dramatic landscape surrounding you. As night falls, enjoy your first dinner experience on the ship and then it’s lights out!
Group Cruise: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, taking in the immensity and natural beauty of the White Continent. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you speechless and awe-struck! Each day, you will set out by Zodiac boat with passionate experts to explore the local bays, channels, and landing sites. Your expedition team will take care of you at each landing, whether you are hiking the Antarctic landscape, visiting a research station, or visiting the colonies of chinstrap, Adélie, and gentoo penguins, all of which are found in this region. Keep an eye out for Weddell, fur, crabeater, and leopard seals, as well as curious whales, such as humpbacks, fins, or perhaps orcas, while on your Zodiac excursions. The serene silence is sometimes interrupted by the noise of squabbling penguins, and the boom and crack of a calving glacier – this is your perfect opportunity to take in all the sounds and sights that Antarctica has to offer.
Group Cruise: Antarctic Circle
Heading southward, your ship will sail towards the Antarctic Circle, a magical destination for seafarers and explorers. Beyond the latitude at approximately 66°33´ S, reaching the Antarctic Circle is both a memorable experience and an impressive achievement, as few visitors have the opportunity to travel so far south. The further toward the South Pole you go, the more influence the rugged and icy the surroundings have on the expedition. Thick ice fields are a common sight in this region, glaciers dominate the landscape, and the number of drifting icebergs begins to increase. This is Antarctica, raw and wild, home of the midnight sun, Weddell seals, and your best chances of encountering sea ice – the foundation of the Antarctic marine ecosystem. Simply magical!
Group Cruise: Return Flight Over the Drake
Upon reaching King George Island, disembark at Fildes Bay. A short walk of about one and a quarter mile takes you through Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station to the aircraft waiting for you. Bid farewell to Antarctica as you board your chartered flight back to Punta Arenas. While flying across the Drake Passage over the next two and a half hours, marvel at the stunning views of the sea and ice below. Upon your arrival from the seventh continent, make your way to your hotel for the night and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Hotel options
Ocean Adventurer by Quark Expeditions – Opt 1
Room
Main Deck Window
Meals
Room Only
Style
Cruise
Ocean Adventurer by Quark Expeditions – Opt 2
Room
Superior Cabin
Meals
Room Only
Style
Cruise
Day 10 – 11
Flight from King George Island (Frei Station) to Punta Arenas
You will be transferred from the Airport to your Hotel in a shared vehicle
1 Night
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas was the point of arrival for many European immigrants, who created a cultural melting pot here at the southernmost end of Chile. Inhale the fresh air of the Antarctic on a spectacular cruise through the scenic landscape of the fjords or take a trekking tour through the National Park of Torres del Paine.
Hotel options
Dreams Hotel del Estrecho – Casino and Spa – Opt 1
Room
Standard
Meals
Room Only
Style
Boutique
Dreams Hotel del Estrecho – Casino and Spa – Opt 2
Room
Standard
Meals
Room Only
Style
Boutique
You will transferred from your hotel to the airport in a shared vehicle
International Departure
Price & Inclusions
Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.
Price Includes
- Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
- Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
- Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone
Not Included
- Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
- Tips and personal expenses
- Visa and tourism fees
- Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
- International airfare
What Our Guests Say
We had a magical 2 weeks in Argentina and Chile Enchanting Travels. We highly recommend them and will use them again. Thank you!
Vicky Deacon
USA
This trip was number one on my bucket list and Enchanting Travel helped me make it everything I could have dreamed of. They took care of all the details allowing me to sit back and enjoy the beauty of Patagonia. So glad I finished the trip with a few days in Santiago and a little wine tasting.
Karen March
USA
This is our second international trip with Enchanting Travels. The first was in 2023 with our grown children to Japan. The second was February 2025 to Patagonia for just my husband and myself. For years I planned my families trips and don’t regret that, but there is a clear difference in the experiences when using travel professionals. Traveling to Japan soon after the country reopened from COVID, I did not know if the typical travel books or videos would have updated information on hotels and restaurants and how they recovered from the pandemic. I put full trust in Enchanting Travels and they far exceeded expectations. Best trip ever, my children agree. Our patagonia trip was crafted with similar expertise. Communication was clear and fast at every step. There was never a glitch with transportation, tours, or hotels. Truly, we were spoiled every step of the way. Now we just need to decide on our next adventure, but will be sure to contact Enchanting Travels when we do!!
Kristin Englund
USA
From the time I landed in Buenos Aires, all the way through to Antarctica and back, Enchanting Travels organized a perfect experience. The tour guides in Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, were fun, informative and professional. I didn’t want the trip to end and would do it all over again. Everything was perfect!
Shelley Ann Wilson
USA
Enchanting folks were delightful to work with and very responsive to our needs and expectations, which can often be high. Their choices of tour itinerary, hotels, and meals included were in general excellent. We would certainly consider Enchanting in our future travels.
William Schiemann
USA
Enchanting Travels delivers. My husband and I booked with them for a trip to Patagonia for our honeymoon and we didn’t even have to think about anything the entire trip. The hotels, food, transportation, and day excursions were beyond amazing. We had a flight that needed to be changed coming back to the US and they also took care of this for us. There is no doubt you get what you’re paying for. Derek and Camilla were beyond amazing in making this trip happen. Thank you so much for a trip we will always remember.
Krystal Pittman
USA
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