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Australis Cruises In Patagonia


4 Nights And 5 Days

Punta Arenas - Tucker Islet - Pia Glacier - Wulaia Bay

Price Starting From: USD 1,198.00

AUSTRALIS CRUISES was established in 1990 in order to operate tourist cruises in the Patagonia region including Argentina and Chile destinations.For the incoming season the Via Australis Expedition cruise will act as the Mare Australis new brother with same features. Both cruises will navigate the Magellan straight, the Beagle channelpe Horn, exploring one of the most beautiful virgin areas in the world, like the Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.There are two different choices, a 3 or a 4 night program from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas and viceversa, from September to April.
Highlights:
• Sail through the breathtaking Strait of Magellan and Beagle
• Discover spain, France and Italy glaciers along the Glacier Alley
• See a colony of Magellanic Penguins in Tucker Islet
• Explore the Cape Horn National Park and its unique Flora
• Visit Ushuaia the southernmost city of the world



 



Tour Duration : 4 Nights And 5 Days

Destinations Covered: Punta Arenas - Tucker Islet - Pia Glacier - Wulaia Bay

Package Inclusions:

• Overnight and cruise on board of Mare, Via or Stella Australis in chosen cabin category
• Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Open bar (soft beverages as well as alcoholic drinks, no extra charge)
• Land excursions according to program (except optional tours, to be booked and paid on the spot)
• Entertainment and lectures with books and magazines about the regions
• English speaking cruise guide
Package Exclusions:

• Transportation to and from the pier
• Voluntary tips
• Personal expenses
• Port Taxes to be paid together with the cruise ticket
• Punta Arenas/Ushuaia : USD 20 per pax
• Ushuaia/Punta Arenas : USD 20 per pax
• National Park conservation fee : USD 500 per pax


Day 01 Saturday: Punta Arenas
Check in at Punta Arenas, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cruise ship boarding at 6:00 p.m. The ship departs and sail 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. Overnight on board
Day 02 Sunday: Ainsworth Bay – Tucker Islet
At dawn, we continue navigating until arriving near Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay, where we enjoy a walk to discover a beaver dam. 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. Overnight on board
Day 03 Monday: Pia Glacier - Glacier Alley
We navigate to reach Pia Bay, where we disembark near Pia Glacier. We take a short hike to a lookout point. After, we sail again along the northwest arm of Beagle Channel through majestic “Glacier Alley”: Spain, Romanche, Germany, Italy, France and Holland glaciers. Overnight on board
Day 04 Tuesday: Cape Horn – Wulaia Bay
We sail through Beagle and Murray channels to reach and disembark in Cape Horn National Park. This mythical place is known as the “End of the Earth”; a visit is a singular privilege. In the afternoon, we go ashore in historic Wulaia Bay, renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography. We walk through a Magellanic forest of Lengas, Coigües, Canelos, ferns to reach a lookout point. Overnight on board
Day 05 Wednesday: Ushuaia
Arrival to Ushuaia, 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.




 
TOUR RATES & DATES
 
CurrencyFromToTour CategoryTwinSingleSingle Supplement
USD 01-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 B Cabins 1,198.00 - 2,153.00
USD 10-Apr-12 14-Apr-12 B Cabins 1,198.00 - 2,153.00
USD 01-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 A Cabins 1,720.00 - 2,153.00
USD 10-Apr-12 14-Apr-12 A Cabins 1,720.00 - 2,153.00
USD 01-Oct-11 31-Oct-11 B Cabins 1,498.00 - 2,688.00
USD 10-Dec-11 17-Dec-11 B Cabins 1,498.00 - 2,688.00
USD 15-Mar-12 30-Apr-12 B Cabins 1,498.00 - 2,688.00
USD 01-Oct-11 31-Oct-11 A Cabins 2,145.00 - 2,688.00
USD 10-Dec-11 17-Dec-11 A Cabins 2,145.00 - 2,688.00
USD 15-Mar-12 30-Apr-12 A Cabins 2,145.00 - 2,688.00
USD 01-Nov-11 31-Dec-11 B Cabins 1,894.00 - 3,266.00
USD 01-Nov-11 31-Dec-11 A Cabins 2,608.00 - 3,266.00
USD 01-Jan-12 15-Mar-12 B Cabins 1,894.00 - 3,266.00
USD 01-Jan-12 15-Mar-12 A Cabins 2,608.00 - 3,266.00
 




 
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