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SEPTEMBER 09, 2026
Plan Your Patagonia Expedition | ExplorEarth × Swoop

ExplorEarth × Swoop Patagonia
AE Expeditions · Douglas Mawson

Glaciers. Fjords. Wild Patagonia.

Explore remote Chilean fjords, great glaciers and penguin islands aboard Douglas Mawson. An 11-day expedition from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas, departing 28 March 2027.

Swoop Patagonia
Your Patagonia specialists

Plan this AE Expeditions voyage with Swoop Patagonia, ExplorEarth’s preferred sales partner.

Save up to 25% + an air creditAsk Swoop Patagonia for the current fare, available cabins and the air credit applicable to your booking. Offers are subject to availability and booking conditions.
28 March 2027 · 11 days

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Patagonia specialists

Specialist advice on the voyage, travel arrangements and preparing for Patagonia.

A purpose-built expedition ship

Douglas Mawson is your base for Zodiac exploration, wildlife watching and guided walks.

Support beyond the booking

Help narrowing your options and preparing for the expedition you choose.

What draws you to Patagonia?

Remote fjords, wildlife islands and opportunities to go ashore. Activities and the final route depend on local conditions.

Pío XI Glacier in Patagonia

Great glaciers & fjords

Explore glacier-fed waterways around the Cordillera Darwin and discover the scale of Pío XI.

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 Magellanic penguins

Penguins at water level

Look for Magellanic penguins around Tucker Islets on Zodiac cruises, with more wildlife to watch for along the way.

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 Forested landscape in Patagonia

Beyond the deck

Step ashore for guided walks and hikes when conditions allow, exploring Patagonia from a different perspective.

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The complete Patagonia guide

A little more inspiration?

Explore the route, meet Douglas Mawson and discover what makes this Southern Patagonia expedition different. Read our full campaign guide at your own pace.

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