Darwin's Route

At the ends of the earth.

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Argentine, Chili, Croisières et Yachting

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A journey accompanied by French-speaking guides through the fjords that inspired Charles Darwin. The itinerary largely retraces the route through the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago made in 1830 by the renowned English naturalist aboard the HMS Beagle — a voyage that led him to write “The Origin of Species” and develop the theory of evolution. Departing from Punta Arenas, you will sail the Strait of Magellan to visit the penguin colonies on the Tucker Islets and observe the abundant wildlife of Ainsworth Bay. You will then follow the Beagle Channel to Pía Glacier and the Avenue of the Glaciers. The ship will stop at the historic Wulaia Bay and at the legendary Cape Horn, where you can take an excursion along the coast of Magdalena Island to see its large penguin colony.

Day 1: Punta Arenas - Wulaia Bay
Day 2: Ainsworth Bay - Tucker Islets*
Day 3: Pía Glacier - Avenue of the Glaciers**
Day 4: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
Day 5: Ushuaia
Day 6: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
Day 7: Pía Glacier - Garibaldi Glacier
Day 8: Condor Glacier - Aguila Glacier
Day 9: Magdalena Island*** - Punta Arenas

* In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a walk near a glacier in Brookes Bay.
** The Avenue of the Glaciers is not an excursion.
*** In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a landing on Marta Island

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