Expedition from Ushuaia to Callao with HANSEATIC nature - NAT2504

Very few continents have such spectacular nature, such fascinating flora and fauna: the small, manoeuvrable HANSEATIC nature can demonstrate its advantages in the narrow waterways of the Chilean fjords. The passage through the Beagle Channel provides a fantastic start with the shimmering blue tongue of ice that is the Garibaldi Glacier. Seabirds and maybe even some seals dart to and fro near the mighty glacier’s edge. Follow the route taken by the first person to circumnavigate the globe through the famous Strait of Magellan to Punta Arenas. A tour to see the Magellanic penguins on Isla Magdalena1 provides insights into a unique habitat. Around 50,000 breeding pairs use the nature reserve as a nursery. Another ornithological wonder awaits you with condor watching1. It is an overwhelming spectacle to see the world’s heaviest birds of prey in flight with their wingspan of more than 3 m (9.8 ft). The passage of the Kirke Narrows also reveals a wealth of natural beauty with the route to Puerto Natales that is just 100 m (328 ft) wide. After this eventful journey to the port city, which can often only be reached by plane, a masterpiece of creation awaits you: the Torres del Paine National Park1. Between glistening waterfalls, sprawling forests and shimmering aquamarine mountain lakes, granite mountains rise up around 3,000 m (9,843 ft), and Andean condors can often be seen elegantly soaring overhead. Off the beaten track, a horse ride through the pampas of Patagonia1 allows you to experience the landscape from an extraordinary perspective. The HANSEATIC nature will devote plenty of time to exploring the spectacular Chilean fjords. New surprises await around every corner: mountain landscapes, unique glaciers and sparkling tongues of ice. The excitement mounts as a gleaming wall of blue and white comes into view on the horizon: the Pio XI Glacier, offering impressive views of its 75 m (246 ft) height and the edge that spans multiple kilometres.