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Cape Froward navigation and trek

Cape Froward navigation and trek

Duration
16 hours
Availability
From December to April
Departure day and time
Subject to a minimum number of passengers (4). Pick-up at your accommodation.
Departs from
From your accommodation in Punta Arenas
Difficulty
Difficult
Language
Spanish and English

A boat trip and climb to the Cross of the Seas, at the southernmost point of the American continent

Cape Froward is the southernmost point of the American continent: beyond it there are only islands. Getting there is not simple, and that is precisely why very few people do.
We leave Punta Arenas before dawn for Bahía Voces, 63.5 kilometres away, and from there sail the Strait of Magellan in a rigid inflatable or a small boat. We land on a beach and climb a marked trail to the Cross of the Seas, the monument that crowns the cape. At the top the full view opens up over the interoceanic passage and the islands around it.
After the summit we walk back down to the beach for a recovery snack and begin the sail back.
This excursion is demanding and it is worth knowing why before booking. The crossing is made in a small boat, with constant movement both ways. The climb is short but very steep, including sections of stairs. It is not a long walk: it is a hard one.
Because of these conditions, the minimum age to take part is 14.
The total duration varies. Twelve hours is the estimate, but depending on the group’s pace and sea conditions it can stretch to sixteen. It is best not to plan anything else for the rest of the day.
The route may change depending on weather conditions.
Excursion not recommended for children under 14 years old
The published price is per person. This rate is valid provided that there are 4 confirmed passengers on the trip.
PLEASE ASK US ABOUT THE PRIVATE OPTION.

Itinerary

Pick-up

Pick-up at your accommodation and transfer to Bahía Voces, 63.5 kilometres from Punta Arenas.

Boarding

Check-in, safety briefing and boarding.

Navigation

Sailing the Strait of Magellan in a rigid inflatable or small boat, with constant movement.

Landing

Landing on the beach and start of the walk along a marked trail.

Summit

A short but very steep climb, with sections of stairs, up to the Cross of the Seas, overlooking the interoceanic passage and the islands around it.

Descent

Descent to the beach and a recovery snack before boarding again.

Navigation

Sailing back across the Strait of Magellan towards Bahía Voces.

Arrival

Land transfer back and arrival in Punta Arenas.

Included and not included

What's included

  • Land transfer between Punta Arenas and Bahía Voces both ways, the sail across the Strait of Magellan, a guide in Spanish or English, and a recovery snack.

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks beyond the snack.

Meeting point

From your accommodation in Punta Arenas

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days in advance

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