dog Posted February 23, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I'm looking for suggestions from those who are recently back from the South America cruise with these ports. Are there any private tours you did that you'd recommend? Are any of these ports suitable to just walk around on your own? Ports: Puerto Montt, Puerto Chacabuco, Ushuaia & Montevideo dog:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted February 23, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Chacabuco with Enpatagonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZiffle Posted February 23, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) Do not waste your money on a tour in Chacabuco. There is nothing to see other than pretty scenery. You can see that by catching the local bus to Puerto Aysen and then another bus to Coyhaique. Costs under $10. There are step-by-step instructions in other posts in this forum. Montevideo, you can easily walk around in and see all the sights. In fact, they will give you a detailed walking tour map when you leave the port. Ushuaia, you can walk to the prison museum in town, which I've heard is worth visiting. Not much else in town though. It is easy to rent a car though and drive the short distance to Tierra del Fuego. Not much in Puerto Montt, so a tour to Petrohue Falls and/or Puerto Varas might be in order. Edited February 23, 2018 by FredZiffle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gphanton Posted February 24, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I'm looking for suggestions from those who are recently back from the South America cruise with these ports. Are there any private tours you did that you'd recommend? Are any of these ports suitable to just walk around on your own? Ports: Puerto Montt, Puerto Chacabuco, Ushuaia & Montevideo dog:) We did many tours in different ports of South America with Tour guide Ushuaia, I always recommend this company, they are very professionals. I attach the links below. https://www.tripadvisor.com.ar/Attraction_Review-g312855-d10049361-Reviews-Tour_Guide_Ushuaia-Ushuaia_Province_of_Tierra_del_Fuego_Patagonia.html https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1774750 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted February 24, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Thanks for the links. Very helpful. I've signed up for the Patrick Watts tour in Stanley, the Beagle Channel Wildlife boat & Magdalena ferry to see penguins. dog:) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeleyes27 Posted February 24, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2018 We just got back 2 weeks ago. We did a private tour with Denis in Puerto Montt that did Petrohue Falls, Puerto Varas, and Frittilar. Our guide was Karen who was excellent. We did a ship tour in Chacabuco which did Simpson Valley and Coyhaique. I liked this tour a lot. In Ushuaia, we did a ship tour that did a wildlife cruise and the park. We were surprised how nice it was. We also walked around Ushuaia afterwards and felt very safe there. We took a city tour in Montevideo but the ship docks close to the city and it is easy to walk. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted February 24, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted February 24, 2018 We just got back 2 weeks ago. We did a private tour with Denis in Puerto Montt that did Petrohue Falls, Puerto Varas, and Frittilar. Our guide was Karen who was excellent. We did a ship tour in Chacabuco which did Simpson Valley and Coyhaique. I liked this tour a lot. In Ushuaia, we did a ship tour that did a wildlife cruise and the park. We were surprised how nice it was. We also walked around Ushuaia afterwards and felt very safe there. We took a city tour in Montevideo but the ship docks close to the city and it is easy to walk. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Any other tips? We cruise next Feb.-San Antonio to Buenos Aires. Thanks. Very helpful. dog:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MVPinBoynton Posted February 24, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Any other tips? We cruise next Feb.-San Antonio to Buenos Aires.Thanks. Very helpful. dog:) I did a complete review with lots of photos from our recently completed cruise from BA to San Antonio. I had some excellent private tours in most of the ports. you can find the review on our website that is linked to in my signature. Links to the guides websites are included in the review along with lots of photos from the tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted February 24, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I did a complete review with lots of photos from our recently completed cruise from BA to San Antonio. I had some excellent private tours in most of the ports. you can find the review on our website that is linked to in my signature. Links to the guides websites are included in the review along with lots of photos from the tours. Yes, Mike & Carol, I love your review and photos! Amazing trip. Thank you so much for sharing. dog:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MVPinBoynton Posted February 24, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Yes, Mike & Carol, I love your review and photos! Amazing trip. Thank you so much for sharing. dog:) We had some excellent private tours that you might check out. There are some awesome ports on this cruise, so I hope you can get some good tours to see the amazing sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom_boom Posted February 26, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Wonderful photos! I can tell i need to get at least 1 new lens before my 2019 cruise, Thanks for posting all this:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knighsej Posted July 15, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Thanks for your review and photos - am doing a similar trip in December - so been researching!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvbaskey Posted July 16, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 16, 2018 We did several of those ports on our own. Here is a link to our blog review: South America - Around the Horn 2017 The index page has all the ports of call listed, simply click on whatever port is of interest. For Puerto Montt, although we specifically asked for a birding tour, they do Nature Walks as well. Super professional company. Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoetudes Posted July 16, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I did a complete review with lots of photos from our recently completed cruise from BA to San Antonio. I had some excellent private tours in most of the ports. you can find the review on our website that is linked to in my signature. Links to the guides websites are included in the review along with lots of photos from the tours. Thank you for such a great cruise review. I can image the effort you had spent working on the photos, and remembering the stories of all of them. Does T-Mobile data plan (which I also have) cover all ports in the itinerary? Did the ship cruise along the strait of Magellan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted July 16, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I know these ports extremely well and always fill my days with wonderful adventures. It's not mentioned, which, Patrick Watts tour? He runs several. The ONLY one for my preferences is Volunteer Point. Keep in mind there are at least 3 (sometimes 4) tender ports. Thinking, you'll just magically get on the first tenders is naive. These itineraries have a lot of people wanting off the ship. So plan carefully and be ready to go at least 30 minutes prior to the posted time. It doesn't matter which direction, I often stay on for both. :) It's also easy to use cheap transfers, and public buses in ports. You DO have to have local currency. Those claiming to rent cars for Ushuaia, need Argentine currency for the park admission. Montevideo is a great walking city. I highly recommend the free walking tour. But there is plenty more to see and do. I've gotten into some magnificent buildings, and really enjoyed the Andes Museum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted July 16, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Thanks for bringing this thread back to life. I'm back to planning. My Patrick Watts tour is for Volunteer Point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwaitt Posted July 22, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 22, 2018 In Montevideo can you do this on your own? Does the ship drop you off near the city? Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvbaskey Posted August 3, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 3, 2018 In Montevideo can you do this on your own? Does the ship drop you off near the city? Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app We were there on Christmas Day and most of everything was closed. We did a morning private tour with a guide for birding, but then in the afternoon - we did the City Centre “on our own”. Very easy walk from the cruise port. Free maps were being handed out as you left the port area to the City Centre. https://baskeytravels.com/montevideo-uruguay/ You can also try out the free walking tour that is offered: http://freewalkingtour.com.uy/english/index.html We didn’t do the walking tour, as we had something else planned until later that day, but IF we didn’t go out birding, we would have certainly taken that walking tour - as it covered the main attractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted March 2, 2019 Author #19 Share Posted March 2, 2019 On 7/16/2018 at 6:14 AM, dog said: Thanks for bringing this thread back to life. I'm back to planning. My Patrick Watts tour is for Volunteer Point! It was amazing. 1/2 early got us on 1 st tender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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