Experience Patagonia by land and by sea, exploring the majestic Chilean fjords and the twisted peaks and glaciers of Torres del Paine on a journey that begins and ends in some of South America’s most appealing cities.

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Smithsonian travelers in Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile. Credit: Alex Maureira

Hiking in Patagonia. Credit: Stephanie Wise

Lake Pehoe at Torres del Paine National Park

Patagonian Fox

Guanaco in Torres del Paine National Park

Torres del Paine National Park with guanaco

Beagle Channel

Cormorants and seals along the Beagle Channel

Cormorants along the Beagle Channel

Magellanic penguins

Travelers admire surreal ice formations. Credit: Peter Kibbee

Icebergs

Blazing fall colors of the Andes. Credit: Diaz Luciano

Recoleta Cemetery

Patagonian Explorer

Argentina and Chile by Land and Sea Featuring a Four-night Cruise

16 days from $12,382 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees

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Patagonia was life-changing; unlike any other place on earth.

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The Patagonian Explorer was all that we had envisioned and more! Amazing natural beauty, extremely well educated, enlightening lectures. We will travel with Smithsonian Journeys again.

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Hotel Emperador Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Hotel Emperador Buenos Aires is located on the Avenida del Libertador in the heart of Buenos Aires, close to art galleries and museums, shopping, dining, and historic areas. The contemporary 265-room hotel has a terrace restaurant and bar, fitness center, spa with sauna and massage treatments, solarium, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, and indoor pool. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, safe deposit box, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Rio Serrano Hotel + Spa

Torres del Paine, Chile

Located at the entrance of Torres del Paine National Park with panoramic views of the Paine mountain range, this wood-and-stone lodging offers such amenities as restaurant and bar, gift shop, library, Internet access, three golf greens, free golf clubs and fishing gear rentals, and laundry and dry cleaning services. The 95 rustic-style guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, fan, mini-bar, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, and phone.

Hotel Cabo de Hornos

Punta Arenas, Chile

The stylish Hotel Cabo de Hornos is located in the center of Punta Arenas, only a few blocks from the Strait of Magellan. The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, bar, and lounge; library; fitness center; laundry service; and complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. Each of the hotel’s 110 guest rooms are decorated with local woods and plush carpets, and feature private bath with separate tub, writing desk, TV, and phone.

Pullman Santiago Vitacura

Santiago, Chile

Opened in 2012, this bright, modern 295-room hotel is located in one of Santiago’s most stylish neighborhoods. The hotel features a restaurant and bar, unheated outdoor swimming pool, gym facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, and gift shop. Each air-conditioned guest room offers a private bath with hairdryer, in-room safe, TV, phone, and minibar.