Your WILD journey awaits
A Taste of the Wild Life
SMALL GROUP JOURNEY WITH LIKE-MINDED TRAVELLERS
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As one of the hosts on this Small Group Journey, you’ll have exclusive access to participate in a range of signature experiences unique to this itinerary.
SPECIALIST-HOSTED AND ACCOMPANIED BY SOME OF THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY
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You’re not alone on this journey. Throughout the 19 days, you’ll be joined by fellow like-minded travellers as well as &Beyond experts and Quark guides.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND WILDLIFE TRACKING
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Your journey has been thoughtfully curated to include an engaging array of thought-provoking discussions, sharing insights into the various destinations.
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES AND UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURES AWAIT
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All discussions that will take place on your journey will come to life through a curated collection of interpretive conservation and community experiences.
ICONIC LOCATIONS EXPLORING UNTOLD LANDS AND WATERS
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Your time at Estancia Cerro Guido, Cabo de Hornos Hotel, and aboard the Ultramarine will only enrich your journey, offering further insights into the regions.
Welcome Kris Tompkins
Your voyage of discovery is almost underway
1 night Santiago | 2 nights Patagonia | 2 nights Punta Arenas | 12 nights Antarctica | 1 night Buenos Aires
It’s officially time to start getting excited for your upcoming 19-day journey through the awe-inspiring landscapes of Chilean Patagonia and the untouched wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula. Get ready to experience an array of transformative conservation projects in a once-in-a-lifetime adventure across two of Earth’s most remarkable regions.
Here’s what to look forward to:
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- Exploring Santiago, Chile’s bustling capital city
- Visiting the iconic Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia
- Gaining first-hand experience with the innovative and sustainable livestock management programme at Estancia Cerro Guido
- Learning about Estancia Cerro Guido’s conservation initiatives and exploring prime terrain for South America’s most elusive big cat, the puma
- Unpacking some of the incredible projects led by Rewilding Chile and Rewilding Argentina
- Discovering the vibrant southern city of Punta Arenas
- Experiencing the remarkable conservation work of Tompkins Conservation in Cape Froward (Cabo Froward), the southernmost point of mainland South America
- Embarking on a voyage aboard the Ultramarine to the Antarctic Peninsula
- Engaging in thrilling excursions and encountering awe-inspiring wildlife and otherworldly landscapes
- Enjoying the freedom to explore the White Continent, including remote polar regions rarely visited by humans
Refresh your memory
A Taste of the Wild Life
(Re)immerse yourself in your upcoming journey, where you’ll uncover what it takes to create a national park and how organisations collaborate to share knowledge while navigating one of the planet’s most delicate ecosystems. It’s time to start getting excited!
We’re past the moment where inaction is acceptable.
– Kris Tompkins
A quick hello from Pedro Barazza
Managing Director - &Beyond South America
We’re thrilled to have you join us on this extraordinary journey with Quark Expeditions. Your trust and support mean the world to us, and we’re excited about the incredible experiences ahead.
A Taste of the Wild Life is more than an itinerary—it’s an opportunity to explore the delicate balance between human progress and the preservation of nature. With wilderness areas shrinking and biodiversity under increasing pressure, this journey highlights the urgency of conservation and the role we all play in protecting our planet.
May this journey deepen your connection to nature and ignite a strong sense of responsibility for its preservation. As we explore some of the most pristine, untouched landscapes on Earth, we hope that shared experiences and thoughtful reflections will inspire a renewed commitment to protecting these environments for future generations. Together, let’s enhance our understanding of our role as stewards of the Earth and discover new ways to protect and cherish the natural world.
Host & guest meet-and-greet
28 January 2025 | 08h00 PT
Spend time connecting with your fellow hosts, guides and guests, setting the tone for an enjoyable and engaging experience. Don’t forget to add the date to your calendar.
Masterclass topics
Look forward to an engaging array of thought-provoking discussions with fellow travellers, allowing you to truly discover the extraordinary destinations you are visiting.
Wild Life documentary
Exclusive viewing
Enjoy an exclusive viewing of Wild Life while on board the Ultramarine. The viewing will be followed by an interactive Q&A session with yourself, guides and guests.
Cape Froward
Is it really just as easy as “opening a national park”?
Unpack what it takes to open a national park, while exploring South America mainland’s southernmost point, Cape Froward (Cabo Froward).
Rewilding Chile and Argentina
The legacy of Tompkins Conservation
Share more about how these two (wild)life-changing organisations came about, diving deeper into the outstanding work they do to help protect and preserve some of South America’s most endangered big cats.
Antractica
Explore the end of the earth with the experts
A destination very few have had the privilege of exploring, discover our world’s seventh continent and its wild inhabitants, learning as much as possible about this unknown region from only the best in the industry.
You’ll be staying here on your A Taste of the Wild Life journey
What to pack when travelling to Antarctica
There’s no doubt packing for an Antarctic adventure requires careful preparation and attention to detail. Which is why we’re here to help.
Discover Chile and Antarctica
Stay in-the-know for your upcoming adventure
Keeping you in-the-know for your adventure ahead
We're curated a selection of must-see documentaries and have-to read books to get you excited (and keep you inspired) for A Taste of the Wild Life.
Browse some of our favourites below…
Novels of the best kind
There’s nothing quite like getting lost in a great book. From timeless classics to contemporary gems, these stories take you on a journey through the heart of the continent.
Simply click the image below to explore our suggestions.
Documentaries to see
Brush up on South America’s fascinating heritage. We have included the various documentaries to make your viewing decision that much easier – simply click on the links below or scroll through the selection.
March of the penguins | Antarctica Ice and sky | Shackleton’s Captain
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