The Wilderness Beyond: Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego & the Chilean Fjords (2012)

Buenos Aires • Torres del Paine • Beagle Channel • Cape Horn • Glacier Alley • Chilean Fjords & Tierra del Fuego Cruise • Ushuaia
  • 13 days
  • from only:
  • $3695
  • $285 per day
    Small Ship Adventure Only
  • 14 days
  • from only:
  • $4745
  • $339 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two adventures to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the OAT adventure that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your adventure
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your adventure with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of OAT adventures to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta

14hrs

Baltimore, Dallas, Los Angeles, Tampa

15hrs

Boston

16hrs

Chicago, Newark

17hrs

Miami

9hrs

New York (JFK)

11hrs

Orlando

13hrs

Philadelphia

18hrs

Denver, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle

20hrs

Portland, OR

21hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Unique Accommodations

American Buenos Aires Park Hotel Exterior
Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel
Buenos Aires, Argentina

The 152-room Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel is just steps away from Florida Street and Plaza San Martin, offering easy access to Argentina’s capital. An inviting atrium lobby greets you, and its rooms are accented with wood, marble, and granite touches. Hotel amenities include a gym, sauna, bar, and laundry service.

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Hotel Kosten Aike Room
Hotel Kosten Aike Interior

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Hotel Kosten Aike
El Calafate, Argentina

During our Wilderness Beyond adventure, we spend 2 nights at the 80-room Hotel Kosten Aike, which is conveniently located in the center of El Calafate, a small village at the edge of the Patagonian plateau and the foot of the Andes Cordillera. Hotel amenities include Internet access, a gym and spa, restaurant, wine bar, and fireside lounge. Your room features a television, minibar, hair dryer and safe.

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Hotel Lago Grey
Torres del Paine, Chile

The Hotel Lago Grey is a 60-room Patagonian lodge on the western side of Torres del Paine National Park with views of the Grey Glacier. Each room features a private bath, direct-dial telephone, and safe.

Via Australis or M/V Stella Australis

The 230-foot Via Australis and the 292-foot Stella Australis are expedition ships designed specifically for cruising southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Onboard, our group of 24 OAT travelers will mingle with other adventurers (Via Australis holds 126 passengers, while Stella Australis holds 210) while absorbing the panoramas afforded by the viewing deck. We'll dine on a menu of regional cuisine with Argentinean and Chilean wines in the main dining room and enjoy an open bar with complimentary drinks. Our cabins feature low beds, a safe, private bath with shower, and large panoramic windows.

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Cilene del Faro Hotel Room

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Cilene del Faro Hotel
Ushuaia, Argentina

We'll spend a night in Ushuaia at the Cilene del Faro Hotel, conveniently located on the waterfront next to the Maritime Museum. Relax inside at the Glass Bar—a former lighthouse converted into a cocktail lounge with panoramic views of the Andes, the Beagle Channel, and the city. The hotel has 48 rooms, each equipped with a safe, high-speed Internet access, kitchenette, and private bath.

Iorana Hotel
Easter Island, Chile (pre-trip extension)

The Iorana Hotel is located in the southwest corner of Easter Island near the town of Hanga Roa. Hotel facilities include a bar and dining room, lounge, tennis court, shop, and two swimming pools. The hotel’s 52 air-conditioned rooms each include direct-dial phone, safe, minibar, hair dryer, and private bath with shower.

American Portal del Iguazu Hotel Poolhouse
American Portal del Iguazu Hotel Room
Ameron Hotel Flora Exterior

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Amerian Portal del Iguassu
Puerto Iguassu, Argentina (post-trip extension)

This modern-style hotel sits amid the lush vegetation of the Iguassu Falls area, and boasts a spectacular view of the junction of the Parana and Iguazu rivers. Take a dip in either an indoor or outdoor pool, relax in the hot tub, or enjoy a cocktail at either of the hotel's two bars and restaurants that offer both local specialties and international cuisine. Each of the 102 rooms is comfortably furnished and features a private bath.