This is the domain of the PUMA and CONDOR. Here the native camel, the GUANACO, grazes, alongside the ostrich-like RHEA. An endangered deer, the HUEMUL, hides in the thick forests as does the PUDU, the world's tiniest deer. The oceans teem with whales, sea lions, leopard and elephant seals. Natualists are amazed at the diversity of unique bird species, including Albatross, Skua, Penguins, Flightless Steamer Ducks, Geese, Cormorants, Flamingos and Parakeets.

EARTHQUEST OFFERS a variety of expeditions for the advenuresome traveler. All of our trips focus on the natural history and ethnology of the area. Our billingual guides are expert naturalists and very informative, and our staff extremely helpful. Take your pick of a rugged trek, wild whitewater, or a paddle in the sea. Or you may want to take a horse ride and relax in some of the area's comfortable lodges.

MIX AND MATCH any of our trips. Sea Kayak trips combine with trekking, rafting, and day hike trips. Our expanded schedule allows just about any possible combination of adventures from November through March! Explore this wild and wonderful corner of the world with us. With 20 years experience in Patagonia nobody does it better!

IT'S THE WILD WEST OFTHE AMERICAS. See the famous Gauchos at work, and the historic fishing industry before modernization changes their lifestyle forever."

TORRES DEL PAINE TREK (7 days)
Trekking among the granite towers and glaciers of Torres del Paine is an unforgettable experience. Exotic wildlife like the Guanaco and Rhea abound. Experience of the life of the gaucho where the pampas meet the Patagonian Icecap. Combine it with our Los Glaciares Argentina adventure.

From $1149
Bi-monthly departures November through March.

PAINE EXPERIENCE (6 days)
A perfect complement to an Antarctic cruise. This program explores Torres del Paine with a naturalist guide, but uses comfortable lodges instead of camps. Optional horse and boat rides are available.

From $1215
Departures November through March, on request.


TASTE OF PATAGONIA (5 days)
A terrific value as a dramatic extension to any trip in Chile, Argentina or Antarctica. Our naturalist guides will show you Torres del Paine like no others can in 4 days. Camping overnights.

From $593
Departures on request.

LOS GLACIARES (7 days)
A perfect complement to either the Paine Trek or the Quick Escape. We visit Los Glaciares in Argentina, including the Moreno Glacier, Calafate, Lagos Argentino and Viedma, and Chalten. From our base camps we hike to the base of the famous granite towers of Cerro Fitzroy and Cerro Torre.

From $1224
Bi-monthly departures November through March.

KAYAKING COMAU FJORD / CHILOE ISLAND (4-9 days)
The lush forests of archipelagic Chile's narrow fjords and island chains hide dramatic coastlines, unique cultures, diverse fuana, and delightful hot springs. We paddle our sea kayaks among sea lions, Orcas, dolphins. petrels. albatros, and cormarants. Parrots can be seen flying over penguins in a delightful display of the region's bio-diversity. The local fishing communities on Chiloe Island are a fascinating mix of long isolated cultures. They developed unique folklore, music and crafts which are still in use today.

From $650.
Departures weekly November through March.

KAYAKING TIERRA DEL FUEGO
(13 days)
The Cordillera Darwin rises in a dramatic fashion from deep fjords of Tierra del Fuego, soaring up 8.000 feet to glacial summits. Approachable only by sea and best experienced in a sea kayak, the dramatic fjords created by active tidewater glaciers, are home to a wide variety of wildlife. We paddle amongst the ice flows with leopard seals, elephant seals and penguins. A support boat carries us across the Straights of Magellan and we are left in intimate and protected channels surrounded by waterfalls and glaciers.

From $2695.
Monthly departures December through March.

FJORDS OF TIERRA DEL FUEGO (5 OR 6 days)
Using fjords closer to Punta Arenas are able to access other glaciers and peaks. We encounter the same wildlife as well. This program combines easily with our Paine Treks.

From $1395.
Monthly departures December through March.

TIERRA DEL FUEGO EXPEDITION (11 days)
A complete Patagonia experience! We use horses, inflatable river kayaks, sea kayaks, and sail boat to explore the wilds of Tirra del Fuego, the Darwin Cordillera, it's fjords and the Magellan Straits. Riding stout Patagonia ponies we cross the pre-cordillera to Deseado and Fangano Lakes, where fishing is amazing. Navigating a beautiful Class II/III river in kayaks we float right out into the ocean's fjords where we can paddle and sail right into the heart of the glaciers of the Darwin Cordillera. An amazing experience!

From $3251.
Departures monthly December through March.

FISHING IN TIERRA DEL FUEGO (3 - 7 or more days)
It's no fish story! Sea run Brown Trout that weigh 10 kilos or more! The Rio Grande - Lago Blanco area has long been a best-kept secret of the world's most fanatic fly fisher persons. Both lodge and camping programs, all inclusive from Punta Arenas. We also offer drift boat on the Rio Simpson out of Coihaique.

From $990
Weekly departures January through April. 

DRIFT BOAT FISHING IN PATAGONIA (3-5 days)
We have the only drift boats in Patagonia and they operate on the Simpson, Cochrane, Baker and Torreones Rivers. With master guide Monte Becker you'll be sure to catch a trophy. Our drift boats allow us to fish pools unaccessable by foot and yes the lunkers are there, 4 - 6 kilo Browns and 'Bows! Lodge based package programs include everything!

From $525 per day.
Weekly departures December through April. 

ACONCAGUA EXPEDITION (17 days)
The complete exedition of the Western hemishere's highest peak, (22,050 feet) with the best guides. This expedition is for experienced climbers only. We use one of two routes depending on climbers abilities. Includes time to acclimatize.

From $3550
Departures November through March, on request.

PAINE CIRCUIT (11 days)
Circumnavigating the amazing Torres del Paine is a fantastic experience. Our trek is supported by horses that carry our camping supplies, for all but two days, crossing Paso Los Perros. This pass crossing involves backpacking. (Porters are contractible apart from the listed price). Tremendous views of the Dickson and Los Perros Glaciers are well worth it. The descent over the pass to Grey Glacier is unforgettable! In some cases rustic refugios may be substituted for tent camps, but it could be the other way around. In any event our staff provides excellent meals, guiding, and interpretation. It is a trek of a lifetime!

From $1210

NATURAL HISTORY CRUISES IN PATAGONIA
If kayaking isn't your thing, travel in our comfortable 60 foot cutter, deep into the fjords. We then launch motorized inflatable rafts (Zodiacs) for day excursions to take us further yet. These craft are perfect for photography. While they can't go into the ice like our kayaks can, you still get very close. Optional hikes to the glaciers, complete the programs.

We overnight and take meals on board, although lunch is often on shore. The accommodations may seem a bit rustic (bunks, with shared baths) but where this cutter and sport boats take you is well worth the trade off.

Excursions range from 1 day -- along the Straits of Magellan to Cabo Froward (the Southern most point of the continent) to longer trips each with special attractions. Our 5 or 6 day into D'Agostini fjord, or 10 days to Seno Almirantazco feature many calving glaciers, and teeming bird life. We also can get close to Elephant Seals, Gray and Humpback Whales. The dramatic glaciers are unforgettable.

Other 10 day trips include excursion through the Beagle Channel. These narrow fjords are extremely dramatic. Vertical rise to the top of the glaciers from sea level is an awe inspiring 8,000+ feet. Another 10 day trip to Seno Ballena, (Whale Sound) is just that. Some of the best whale watching in the area. There is also a colony of Magellanic Penguins!

We are also offering charter trip to Cabo de Hornos (Cape Horn) the southern most land in the world before the Antarctic continent. Bird diversity is fantastic on this tiny little island. Passage also includes traversing the Beagle Channel and the isolated islands Navarino, Hoste and the Wollaston group. Besides the dramatic scenery, this trip highlights whales, different species of penguins, a variety of albatross, fur seals, sea lions, dolphins and more to the acute observer. There are tremendous stories about passing the Cape.

Prices start a $150 USD per person per day and include all boating and safety gear, experienced crew and fantastic meals! Please ask us for specific dates, or whether you can join an already booked group.