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Punta Arenas

Marcela Torres Matt Maynard Andrea Mujica
By Marcela Torres , Matt Maynard & Andrea Mujica
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Sitting alongside the Strait of Magellan, this sprawling city provides a base for those wanting to explore the wilderness of Chile’s southernmost Patagonia and is a popular starting point for many Antarctic cruises. Most visitors will fly into the city’s airport before connecting to Torres del Paine, Tierra del Fuego or neighbouring Argentina.

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Hiking in Chile
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Hiking in Chile

Steph Dyson
Steph Dyson

A country to which superlatives can do no justice, Chile is probably my favourite place on earth for hiking and trekking. With virtually all the world's landscapes packed into one slender stretch of land, the scenery oscillates between arid desert, tropical islands, and piercing mountains, volcanoes and glacial lakes; of which a whopping 21% is protected by law.
Cycling In Chile
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Cycling In Chile

Andrea Mujica
Andrea Mujica

Chile is the most popular destination in South America for cycling trips. With quality outfitters, decent roads, varied landscapes (and vineyards!), and the famous Carretera Austral, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better place for bike holidays and cycle touring.
Best Surfing In Chile
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Best Surfing In Chile

Andrea Mujica
Andrea Mujica

Chile may have 4,270km of coastline, but it’s not usually high on people's list of surf and beach destinations. While the beaches of the central regions in Chile have plenty of space for those who are looking to relax and catch up with a good book, most Chilean beaches are filled with wildlife and adventure.
Adventure Travel In Chile
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Adventure Travel In Chile

Andrea Mujica
Andrea Mujica

Chile is an adventurer’s paradise. Its national parks are open year-round and the diversity of climate along its 4,270km north to south length means there is always somewhere to visit, regardless of when you choose to travel.

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Patagonia adventure cruise
South America

Patagonia adventure cruise

An epic voyage to the ends of the earth
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Tierra Del Fuego Fjord cruise
South America

Tierra Del Fuego Fjord cruise

See the spectacular fjords of Tierra del Fuego
5 days From $1,860 pp
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Chilean Patagonia To Antarctica Cruise
South America, Antarctica

Chilean Patagonia To Antarctica Cruise

Patagonia Fjords & Antarctica itinerary
18 days
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Santiago to Torres del Paine
Chile

Santiago to Torres del Paine

Patagonian Highlights
8 days From $4,190 pp
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South America Highlights
South America

South America Highlights

Southern Circuit
12 days From $4,790 pp
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Patagonia Multisport Tour
South America

Patagonia Multisport Tour

6-Day Multisport Tour - Patagonia Chile
6 days From $3,410 pp
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Central America, South America, Antarctica

SA Vacations

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Patagonia Trails

Guided adventures in Chilean Patagonia
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Amity Tours

Chile adventure travel specialists
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HF Holidays

UK walking holidays since 1913
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Walk Patagonia

Walking holidays in South America
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Rainforest Cruises

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The Adventure People

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