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Cape Horn and Patagonia Glaciers Expedition 15 days/14 nights

South America:

Patagonia - Ushuaïa

Duration:

15 days - 14 nights

Max number of passengers:

4 people

Available:

January - April

Boarding from:

Puerto Williams

What's included

Cancellation policy

Organised by:

Laurent C.

Member since 2019 -

Private

Portuguese

English

Spanish

French

This experience, in a nutshell

There are places where nature speaks to you, Chilean Patagonia is one of them more than any other.

The whistling wind, the glaciers collapsing into the sea, the snow, the hail, the sunlight and the flight of the condor all remind visitors that these lands welcome only those who know how to adapt. It is a powerful, wild environment, well known to the crew who travel through it with respect.

The journey begins in Puerto Williams, at the southern tip of Tierra del Fuego. From there, the sailboat heads into the famous seno of the Chilean channels, where glaciers flow directly into the sea, surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and eternal snowfields. The route along the northwest and southwest arms of the Beagle Channel leads to anchorages of rare beauty: the Pia Sound with its three glaciers, Cinco Estrellas, Caleta Coloane, and other remote, little-known places.

The voyage continues toward the Wollaston archipelago, not far from the legendary Cape Horn, which will be approached only if weather conditions allow.

Daily life is marked by encounters with local wildlife—penguins, sea lions, whales, albatrosses, condors—and by the discovery of native vegetation. Whenever possible, beach barbecues are organized, simple moments that are always appreciated. Sailing takes place during the day, while nights are spent at anchor, immersed in the stillness of unspoiled nature that leaves a lasting impression.

Participants become active members of life on board, helping with maneuvers and daily tasks and sharing the rhythm and spirit of the group.

Safety remains essential: the passage around Cape Horn is attempted only in favorable conditions. Otherwise, the route continues through the sheltered, spectacular inner channels, where navigation takes place at the very foot of the glaciers.

€3,950

Per person

What's included

Cancellation policy

€3,950

15 days - 14 nights

South America: 15 days - 14 nights

Patagonia - Ushuaïa

What's included

Cancellation policy

€3,950

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Boat & Classes of Service

Barracuda 48 - 1986

Type

Sailboat

Length

14.6 m.

Toilets

Cabins

11+

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Puerto Williams.

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Puerto Williams.

Check-out: 3:00 PM

Leg 1

Day 1

Boarding at the Micalvi (an old beached cargo ship that serves as a pontoon for sailboats) in Puerto Williams. Presentation of the boat and departure for Puerto Toro.

Leg 2

Day 2

Depart Puerto Toro for Lennox Island and anchor for the night.

Leg 3

Day 3

Depart Lennox Island for a sail to the Wollaston Archipelago and anchor for the night in the Maxwell caleta on Hermite Island

Leg 4

Day 4

Departure from Caleta Maxwell for the passage of Cape Horn and anchorage for the night at Caleta Martial on Herschel Island.

Leg 5

Day 5

Departure from Caleta Martial for the ascent to Puerto Toro and anchorage for the night.

Leg 6

Day 6

Depart from Puerto Toro to Puerto Williams (formalities) and drive to Caleta Borracho in the Beagle Channel, for the night.

Leg 7

Day 7

Barbecue on the beach then departure for caleta Olla in the northwest brazo.

Leg 8

Day 8

Departure for the exploration of the seno Pia with these three glaciers that pour into the Canal and then drive to Cinco Estrellas for the night.

Leg 9

Day 9

Departure from Caleta Cinco Estrellas to the south-west brazo and anchorage at Caleta Coloane.

Leg 10

Day 10

Hike to the glaciers and relax.

Leg 11

Day 11

Departure from Caleta Coloane, navigation in the south-west brazo towards the Estero Fouque, at the foot of the glacier, and anchorage towards the Estero Eva Luna.

Leg 12

Day 12

Depart from the Estero Eva Luna to the Beagle Channel and Caleta Borracho for the night.

Leg 13

Day 13

Last barbecue on the beach and idleness.

Leg 14

Day 14

Depart from Caleta Borracho for a sail in the Beagle Channel to Puerto Williams and overnight at Micalvi.

Leg 15

Day 15

Disembarkation of the boat during the day.

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

Leg 1

Day 1

Boarding at the Micalvi (an old beached cargo ship that serves as a pontoon for sailboats) in Puerto Williams. Presentation of the boat and departure for Puerto Toro.

Leg 2

Day 2

Depart Puerto Toro for Lennox Island and anchor for the night.

Leg 3

Day 3

Depart Lennox Island for a sail to the Wollaston Archipelago and anchor for the night in the Maxwell caleta on Hermite Island

Leg 4

Day 4

Departure from Caleta Maxwell for the passage of Cape Horn and anchorage for the night at Caleta Martial on Herschel Island.

Leg 5

Day 5

Departure from Caleta Martial for the ascent to Puerto Toro and anchorage for the night.

Leg 6

Day 6

Depart from Puerto Toro to Puerto Williams (formalities) and drive to Caleta Borracho in the Beagle Channel, for the night.

Leg 7

Day 7

Barbecue on the beach then departure for caleta Olla in the northwest brazo.

Leg 8

Day 8

Departure for the exploration of the seno Pia with these three glaciers that pour into the Canal and then drive to Cinco Estrellas for the night.

Leg 9

Day 9

Departure from Caleta Cinco Estrellas to the south-west brazo and anchorage at Caleta Coloane.

Leg 10

Day 10

Hike to the glaciers and relax.

Leg 11

Day 11

Departure from Caleta Coloane, navigation in the south-west brazo towards the Estero Fouque, at the foot of the glacier, and anchorage towards the Estero Eva Luna.

Leg 12

Day 12

Depart from the Estero Eva Luna to the Beagle Channel and Caleta Borracho for the night.

Leg 13

Day 13

Last barbecue on the beach and idleness.

Leg 14

Day 14

Depart from Caleta Borracho for a sail in the Beagle Channel to Puerto Williams and overnight at Micalvi.

Leg 15

Day 15

Disembarkation of the boat during the day.

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

What's included in the price

Boat equipment and facilities

Final cleaning

Tender and outboard

Onboard staff

Skipper

What you'll have to pay during the experience

Below are the additional expenses you will incur during the experience.

Common Fund

€675 - €675 Per person

The cash register is €45/day for 15 days. This includes the expenses of provisioning, including alcohol, diesel, shipping costs, etc.

Galley

Food for the skipper

Mooring fees

Embarkation and disembarkation mooring fees

Fuel (boat/tender)

What's NOT included in the price

Below are the services that are not included in the price of the experience, including any available optional services that you may pay directly to the organiser (we advise you to inform the organiser prior to departure in case you wish to purchase such services and arrange the payment terms directly with him).

Excluded

Bedding kit

Towels kit

Meals/drinks consumed ashore

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

Organised by:

Laurent C.

Member since 2019 -

Private

Portuguese

English

Spanish

French

5.0/5

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