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Easter Island

Exploring Rapa Nui, the 'Navel of the World'

3 to 5-day cultural & natural history journeys, from $866 p.p.

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Falkland Islands Photo Safari

Journey to the 'Galapagos of the South'

Nature journey of a lifetime to these remote islands of the South Atlantic

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Atacama Desert Explorer

Explore the world's oldest and driest desert

Private 6-day photo journey to the Atacama and the Chilean Altiplano from $1,998 p.p.

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Patagonia Explorer

Discover the 'Best of Patagonia': 'Perito Moreno' Glacier, Torres del Paine & Tierra del Fuego in 9 days!

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Birding Chile

New 2012 & 2013 departures. $150 off for bookings before June 30, 2012!

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Torres del Paine Explorer

Nature trip & photo safari with private transportation, naturalist guide and great lodges to…

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Birding Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego

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Robinson Crusoe Island

Our Expedition to the Juan Fernandez Archipelago is back to our 2012/2013 Schedule!

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Patagonia Photo Safari

8-day Wildlife Photo Safari to Chilean Patagonia from Punta Arenas, Chile. Check the rates and new…

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“Patagonia is the farthest place to which man walked from his place of origins. It is therefore a symbol of his restlessness. From its discovery it had the effect on the imagination something like the Moon, but in my opinion more powerful. - Bruce Chatwin [In Patagonia]

 

Fresh from the field...    

Recent puma sightings at Torres del Paine and our concern about the fire effects on their populationsRecent sightings of Puma at Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia: New blog entry with photos and our concern comments about the effects of the recent fire (January 2012) on their population, reproduction success and conservation. Read more

Pelagic trips off Easter Island - some updated and useful information - www.fsexpeditions.comPelagic birding off Easter Island: Birding at the 'Navel of the World'; this remote and volcanic Polynesian island, lying in the middle of the Pacific, offers many rewards for the seabirder: from an extraordinary array of seldom seen Pterodroma petrels to tropicbirds. Read more

Want to read testimonials? See what our clients say - www.fsexpeditions.comTestimonial - 'We had never been to Chile before and did not know what to expect. Our experience far exceeded our expectations. Every detail of our trips was carefully planned and expertly carried out'. Don & Debbie Green (USA) March 2012 | Read more
Coreena and Roy Vieth share their impressions about their experience in one of our Patagonia Photo Safaris - www.fsexpeditions.comPhoto Safaris in Patagonia - Read the blog of our Aussie guests Roy & Coreena who joined one of our photo trips from Torres del Paine to Tierra del Fuego. Join us this fall and winter on one of our exciting trips, we assure you a memorable one! Read more
 

Find Great Savings! (before 31 July 2012) 

Patagonia Explorer & Birding Chile: $150 p.p. off

Birding Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego and The Falkland Islands: $100 p.p. off

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'Outcast Kings' - the magnificent footage on King Penguins by Chilean nature film-maker Ignacio Walker.

This short documentary was produced by FS Expeditions for the conservation of the first recorded breeding colony of King Penguins on Tierra del Fuego, Chile.

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Private nature trip & photo safari to Patagonia's premier wildlife destination

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Check out our updated rates for the upcoming hiking season 2012-2013!

 

"Bienvenidos ...

Welcome

to a Land of Superlatives"

Claudio F. Vidal

Founder, Tour Leader & Photographer

Claudio F. Vidal, Founder & Tour Leader of FS Expeditions

 

FS Expeditions, proudly celebrating 15 years of wildlife encounters!

We are a small Chilean tour company based in the mythic region of South America known as Patagonia. Since 1997, we specialize in offering world-class nature photography toursbirdwatching tours, natural history journeys, whale-watching trips, hiking trips and family adventures in Chile, Argentina, Patagonia & Antarctica.

 For 2012/2013 we have prepared a diverse calendar of journeys that combine all the best that our region can offer the traveler whose interest lies in the natural world. Our itineraries offer the best locations, the most opportune dates, accommodation of high quality, and the leadership of the most experienced and knowledgeable local guides.

 Our trips visit such contrasting and beautiful locations as the Atacama Desert, the Andes and the Altiplano, the enigmatic Easter Island, and south to the impressive fjörds, mountains and glaciers of Patagonia, Torres del Paine and  Tierra del Fuego.

 We cordially invite you to enjoy the first hand experience of the country we proudly call home. Our natives are friendly, the wine flows freely, and the many sights and sounds will linger long in your memory. Come to explore and discover the 'Far South'... FS Expeditions, The Local Experts for your Patagonia & Chile Nature Journeys.

 
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FS Expeditions partners are Enrique Couve & Claudio F. Vidal.
 

Intrepid film-maker Nigel Marven's highly recommends Fantastico Sur Expeditions. See what Nigel and some other valued guests say about us!What our clients say? Read recent testimonials from our guests.

Birding Chile through Darwin's eyes. From flamingos in the Atacama Desert to penguins in Patagonia, from condors in the Andes to albatrosses in the Humboldt Current. Read this article about birdwatching in Chile, the safest country in South America.Interested in the birds and nature of Chile & Patagonia? Read some birding facts about this long and thin country.

Our Ecounters with the Natural World in Patagonia & Chile! See the Latest Entries of our Wildlife and Photo Blog!

Visit our nature blog - We want to share with you our encounters with wildlife.

Already on the move and keen to see our content on your iPhone, iPad, smartphone or other mobile device? Check out our QR code. Soon it will be available for each of our pages.

Already on the move and keen to see our content on your iPhone, iPad, smartphone or other mobile device? Check out our QR code. Soon it will be available for each of our pages.