An outstanding adventure available from September to April
| Departures | Duration | Season |
|---|---|---|
| January: 2. 6. 9. 13. 16. 20. 23. 27. 30 February: 3. 6. 10. 13. 17. 20. 24. 27. March: 3. 6. 10. 13. 17. 20. 24. 27. 31. April: 3. 7. 14. |
4 days - 3 Nights | Austral Summer and autumn |
| Highlights | Prices (2 p base) | Ship |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition cruise to extreme south Patagonia - Ushuaia - Cape Horn - Punta Arenas. | DBL base : from 840 USD. |
Mare and Via Australis Modern ships built in 2002 and 2005 with one panoramic deck (4 decks), 1 gastronimic restaurant, 2 lounge Bars and 64 cabins. |
ITINERARY
Day 1
Ushuaia
Check in at San Martín 245, Ushuaia, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cruise ship boarding from 5:00 p.m. to 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 Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan to explore one of the most captivating wilderness regions in the world: Southern Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego. We have just embarked on a Great Adventure!
Day 2
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 3
Gunther Plüschow Glacier
In the afternoon, we view awe-inspiring Gunther Plüschow Glacier, named after the region’s pioneering German aviator. Then we sail to Chico Sound, where we disembark in Zodiacs to observe majestic Piloto and Nena glaciers.
Day 4
Magdalena Island – Punta Arenas
Early in the morning, we go ashore on Magdalena Island, the home of an immense colony of more than 120,000 Magellanic Penguins that we can watch during our walk to a lighthouse, which guides ships on their way through the Strait of Magellan. The island’s penguins migrate in April; as a replacement we visit Marta Island, to observe a sea lion colony. After our visit, we sail to Punta Arenas, disembarking at 11:30 a.m.
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 Mare 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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