An outstanding adventure available from September to April
| Departures | Duration | Season |
|---|---|---|
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September 2011: 20. 27. October 2011: 1. 4. 8. 11. 15. 18. 22. 25. 29. November 2011: 1. 5. 8. 12. 15. 19. 22. 26. 29. December 2011: 3. 6. 10. 13. 17. 20. 24. 27. January 2012: 3. 6. 10. 13. 17. 21. 24. 28. 31. February 2012: 4. 7. 11. 14. 18. 21. 25. 28. March 2012: 3. 6. 10. 13. 17. 20. 24. 27. 31. April 2012: 3. 10. |
5 days - 4 Nights |
Austral Summer |
| Highlights | Prices (2 p base) | Ship |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition cruise to extreme south Patagonia - Punta Arenas - Cape Horn - Ushuaia. | DBL base : from 1120 USD. |
Stella and Via Australis Modern ships built in 2010 and 2005 with one panoramic deck (4 decks), 1 gastronimic restaurant, 2 lounge Bars and 64 cabins. |
ITINERARY
Day 1
Punta Arenas
Check in at Magallanes 990, Punta Arenas, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cruise ship boarding at 6:00 p.m. The Captain and crew give a welcome cocktail reception on board. Immediately afterward, the ship departs for “the uttermost part of the earth”. Our excursion will take us through the Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel to explore one of the most breathtaking wilderness regions in the world: Southern Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego. We have just embarked on a Great Adventure!
Day 2
Ainsworth Bay – Tucker Islet
At dawn, we continue navigating through Almirantazgo Sound until finally arriving near Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay, where we enjoy a walk to discover a beaver dam in the midst of a marvelous Magellanic forest. On the beach we observe a colony of elephant seals. Later we visit Tucker Islet, where we view colonies of Magellanic Penguins and Cormorants from the Zodiac boats. The islet’s penguins migrate in April; as a replacement we visit Brookes Bay, for a short walk to see a glacier.
Day 3
Pia Glacier – Glacier Alley
We navigate through the main part of Beagle Channel to reach Pia Bay, where we disembark near Pia Glacier. We take a short hike to a lookout point with a spectacular view of the entire glacier tongue, stretching from high in the mountains all the way to the sea. After this unforgettable experience, we sail again along the northwest arm of Beagle Channel through majestic “Glacier Alley”: Spain, Romanche, Germany, Italy, France and Holland glaciers.
Day 4
Cape Horn – Wulaia Bay
We sail through Beagle and Murray channels to reach and disembark in Cape Horn National Park (weather permitting). Cape Horn, on Hornos Island, is a sheer, 425-meter (1,394-foot) high rocky promontory at the point where the Atlantic and Pacific oceans merge. This mythical place is known as the “End of the Earth”; a visit is a singular privilege. The park was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in June 2005. In the afternoon, we go ashore in historic Wulaia Bay, once the site of one of the region’s largest aboriginal settlements. This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography. We walk through a Magellanic forest of Lengas, Coigües, Canelos, ferns and other native vegetation to reach a lookout point.
Day 5
Ushuaia
Arrival to Ushuaia, Argentina’s most important city on Tierra de Fuego, and the southernmost city in the world. We disembark at 8:00 a.m., enabling you to get an early start on visiting the city and national parks, and on continuing your trip through Patagonia.
NOTE: The excursions described in the itineraries are the ones that are usually conducted. Transportes Marítimos Terra Australis S.A. and Transportes Marítimos Via Australis S.A. reserve the right to alter, change or omit any part of the itinerary without advance notice whenever advisable or necessary, for passenger welfare and safety and to protect the environment
Included services
- Voyage aboard the Stella o Via Australis as indicated in the itinerary.
- All meals throughout the voyage.
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiac.
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- Comprehensive pre-departure material.
- Detailed post-expedition log.
Not Included
- Airfare
- pre- and post land arrangements
- transfers to / from the vessel; passport and visa expenses;
- Government arrival and departure taxes, harbour taxes;
- meals ashore.
- personal insurance (strongly recommended)
Information
Cabins AAA Cabins: Low beds, (double base). Private facilities. Independently controlled Heater. Safety box. Closet. Large window to enjoy views. 220/110 Volts power U.S. type electricity connectors (adapters available).
AA cabins: Low beds, (double base). Private facilities. Independently controlled Heater. Safety box. Closet. Large window to enjoy views. 220/110 Volts power U.S. type electricity connectors (adapters available).
A cabins: Located on the second deck. Low beds, (double base). Private facilities. Independently controlled Heater. Safety box. Closet. 220/110 Volts power U.S. type electricity connectors (adapters available). Large window to enjoy views.
B cabins: Located on the first deck. Low beds, (double base). Private facilities. Independently controlled Heater. Safety box. Closet. 220/110 Volts power U.S. type electricity connectors (adapters available). Large window to enjoy views.
BOOKING
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