Ushuaia - Punta Arenas 5 Day/4 Night
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| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||
| B | A | AA | AAA | Single | |
| Oct 25 '12 Dec 13 '12 Mar 21 '13 |
$1,573 | $2,252 | $2,361 | $2,471 | $2,822 |
Nov 2 '12 Nov 10 '12 Nov 18 '12 Nov 26 '12 Dec 4 '12 Jan 6 '13 Jan 14 '13 Jan 22 '13 Jan 31 '13 Feb 8 '13 Feb 16 '13 Feb 24 '13 Mar 4 '13 Mar 12 '13 |
$1,989 | $2,738 | $2,868 | $3,006 | $3,429 |
| Dec 21 '12 Dec 29 '12 |
$2,187 | $3,012 | $3,154 | $3,308 | $3,772 |
Port Charge and Park Fees: $34
Flights to/from Punta Arenas or Ushuaia are not included. These may have been included in your main tour. However, if not, each flight costs around US$205 (flight cost subject to change). Hotel transfers are also extra and we will happily arrange them for you.
Deposit & Payment Flights to/from Punta Arenas or Ushuaia are not included. These may have been included in your main tour. However, if not, each flight costs around US$205 (flight cost subject to change). Hotel transfers are also extra and we will happily arrange them for you.
Day 1 Ushuaia, Argentina
Arrive in Ushuaia and board the Via Australis this evening. The captain and crew give a welcome cocktail reception on board, and afterwards the ship departs for the journey through one of the most captivating wilderness regions in the world.
Day 2 Cape Horn & Wulaia Bay
Sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to reach Cape Horn National Park, where you will disembark (weather permitting). The mythical Cape Horn was discovered in 1616, and it is a sheer, 425-meter (1,394-foot) high rocky promontory. For many years it was an important navigation route between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and it is known as the “End of the Earth”. The park was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in June 2005. In the afternoon, go ashore at historic Wulaia Bay, once the site of one of the region’s largest Yamana aboriginal settlements. Charles Darwin landed here on January 23rd, 1833, during the voyage of the HMS Beagle. This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography. Walk through a Magellanic forest of Lengas, Coihues, Canelos, ferns, and other native vegetation to reach a look-out point.
Kayaking activities in Wulaia Bay is offered as an optional activity and run by an experience explorers. The activity includes paddling through historic areas related to the native Yagan people, bird watching, as well as the pure joy of paddling. The kayaking activity has an additional fee, with a duration of 1 1/2 to 2 hours in the water.
Day 3 Pia Glacier & Garibaldi Glacier
In the morning navigate along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter Pia Fiord where you will disembark near Pia Glacier. Take a short hike to a vantage point with a spectacular view of the mountain chain giving origin to this impressive glacier moving slowly down the valley until it falls into the sea.
In the afternoon enter Garibaldi fiord on the southern coast of Tierra del Fuego, where you will do an incredible excursion through Patagonia’s cold jungle and a hike through the forest up to a waterfall of glacial origin. There is a spectacular view from this spot. For those who stay onboard, your Capitan will point the bow towards the beautiful blue Garibaldi glacier, and the panoramic views may be enjoyed from the outdoor decks.
Day 4 Glaciers & Agostini Sound
In the morning sail through Cockburn Channel to anchor in Chico Sound. Your adventure begins in the Zodiac boats to explore Alakaluf Fiord, where you will see beautiful waterfalls and observe the Piloto and Nena Glaciers from the sea. The intense blue color of Piloto Glacier due to its compression and age draws attention. Learn about the formation of glaciers and their influence on the abrupt geography of the Fuegian-Patagonian channels.
In the afternoon enter Agostini Sound, a spectacularly beautiful area located in the heart of the Darwin Mountain Range in Tierra del Fuego. Here view glaciers descending from the mountains, some of which reach the sea. Head to Águila Glacier where you will disembark to take an easy walk along a beach bordering a lagoon surrounded by mountains until reaching a spot in front of the glacier. Get to know Patagonia’s cold rainforest and the movements that molded the region’s geography.
Day 5 Magdalena Island & Punta Arenas
Early in the morning, go ashore on Magdalena Island (weather permitting). Located in the Strait of Magellan, it was an essential source of supplies for navigators and explorers in the past. The island is inhabited by an immense colony of Magellanic Penguins which can be seen during your walk to the lighthouse, which guides ships on their way through the strait. In September and April this adventure is replaced by an excursion to Marta Island where you can observe South American sea lions from the Zodiac boats. After oyur visit, sail to Punta Arenas, disembarking at 11:30 a.m for your continued journey home.
Itinerary Notes
Please note:Rates do not include port tax, migration fee and national park fee, approximately $30 per person.
Rates include accomodation, sea transportation, all meals, open bar when on duty (without additional cost for wines, beverages, and liquors), shore excursions, and onboard entertainment.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure.
Final payment by bank transfer, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Amex. Credit Card payments subject to 3% convenience fee and maximum $15,000 charge.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 70 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 71 days or more | $400 |
| 69-50 days | 30% trip cost |
| 49-40 days | 55% trip cost |
| 39-30 days | 80% trip cost |
| 29-0 days | 100% trip cost |
MV Via Australis
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 129
Built in 2005 as a sister ship to the M/V Mare Australis, the M/V Via Australis has 64 cabins with private facilities and panoramic windows for Patagonia cruising, and offers travelers a comfortable experience with 4 decks, 2 lounges, and a restaurant that serves exquisite regional and international cuisine. This expedition cruise ship also boasts a game room, small library, gift shop, a doctor on board - and, of course, magnificent panoramic views from the lounges, decks, and dining room.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | B 7 cabins located on the first deck, each with two twin beds, large window, and private facilities. |
 | A 29 cabins located on the second deck, with one double or two twin beds. All have a large window and private facilities. |
 | AA 18 cabins on the third deck, with one double or two twin beds. All have a large window and private facilities. |
 | AAA 10 cabins on deck 4 with two twin beds or one double bed. All have a large window and private facilities. |
| Single Single rates apply for all cabins. Solo travelers are assigned A or AA cabins. | |
