Tour Operators Magallanes

Cruceros Australis offers luxurious cruises to discover the mythical canals of Patagonia between Ushuaia and Punta Arenas. We visit Ainsworth Bay, Tuckers Islands, Pia Glacier and the fabulous Avenue of the Glaciers, Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay on Navarino Island. Whales, dolphins, elephant seals, cormorants and penguins can be observed. The Stella Maris boat is very well equipped, the meals are mostly excellent and the service is very smiling. On board, there is always a French-speaking escort.

They were the first to sail to the region's glaciers in 1965. Their slogan, "with a pioneer spirit", is quite justified. If you come back to Natales after the visit of the glaciers, you will have lunch at theestancia Perales (which belongs to them): succulent asado and a small Chilean wine which delights the papillae. You will continue by zodiac to the Torres del Paine Park. Some birds brighten up the route and the landscapes are magnificent. Programs of two or three days are possible, including a night at theestancia Perales.

A professional and serious agency that offers day trips on the Serrano river and to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. You can also opt for more classic tours in Torres del Paine National Park, Lake Grey or the Perito Moreno Glacier. Expeditions of several days are also possible. The agency's boats are intimate, far from big ships and mass tourism: here we favour contemplation, immersion and immense respect for the surrounding nature.

This agency will take you to the San Isidro lighthouse, where it has accommodation away from the crowds, and then to the Francisco Coloane National Maritime Park, where a colony of humpback whales lives. On site, we sleep in comfortable domes, close to nature. The whales are quite numerous (especially between December and March) and can be seen up close. The landscapes are Dantesque, and one is sure not to cross one's neighbour! A great experience, thanks to a smiling, available and professional team.

Various tourist routes: to the Pingouins Otway penguins colony, the Forestière forest reserve, the Estancia Lolita, to the Fuerte Bulnes, Pali Aike National Park, Magdalena and Marta islands… Transfers to Torres del Paine National Park, hotel reservations, shelters or plane tickets, horse riding and a host of sporting activities in contact with nature.

Based in the Magellan region, Nunatak is a local French-speaking agency specializing in Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia. From steppes to volcanoes, glaciers, virgin forests and untamed rivers, the diversity of landscapes here is astonishing. With tailor-made tours for individuals and groups, you can discover Patagonia's must-sees, as well as the hidden treasures along the Andes and the Route Austral. Treks,estancia life, fjord ferries, 100% Patagonia atmosphere guaranteed.

This agency, led by a small, friendly and dynamic team, specializes in creating customized trips to Chile, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia. Ricardo, multilingual manager, is a former guide specialized in Patagonia. From the Atacama Desert to Antarctica, he works with experienced guides, constantly working on their knowledge. Each guide is specially trained to transmit not only the local culture, but also the emotion of the trip, the one that animates, transports and changes our view of the world.