Travel Idea Including Argentina

Itinerary:

PUNTA ARENAS - USHUAIA (4 NIGHTS)

Day 1 Saturday. Punta Arenas

The southernmost region of the world is where the expedition cruise ships Stella Australis and Via Australis, invite you to travel legendary maritime routes to "re-live" the history of navigators and aborigines in this unexplored part of the American continent a beautiful and untamable region unlike any other, beyond your imagination.

Sail through the legendary Strait of Magellan, along channels, bays and fjords, passing glaciers, snow-capped peaks, islands and unexplored forests of incomparable beauty. The imposing glaciers Serrano, d'Agostini, Garibaldi, Brookes and others will amaze you. Daily land excursions accompanied by professional guides will let you explore nature from close by and give you an idea of the history of the early inhabitants in Patagonia.

Check in from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Magallanes 990, Punta Arenas.6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., embark the Expedition Cruise Ship Mare Australis. The Captain and crew will give a welcome cocktail reception on board. Immediately afterward, the ship will set sail for the "uttermost part of the earth." Through the mythical Strait of Magellan, we will travel to Southern Patagonia, including Tierra de Fuego. This is the beginning of a Great Adventure! D

Day 2 Sunday. Ainsworth Bay - Tucker Islet

During the dawn's early light, our ship will continue navigating through Almirantazgo Inlet, until arriving near Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay, where we will enjoy a walk to discover a beaver dam in the midst of a marvelous Magellanic forest. On the beach we will observe a colony of Elephant Seals. Continuing the voyage, we will visit Tucker Islet, where we will sight colonies of Magellanic penguins and Cormorants from the zodiac boats. BLD

Day 3 Monday. Pia Glacier - Glacier Alley

We navigate along the main part of the Beagle Channel to reach Pia Fjord, where we disembark near Pia Glacier. We take a short hike to a look-out 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 continue sailing along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel through majestic “Glacier Alley”. BLD

Day 4 Tuesday. Cape Horn and Puerto Williams

We will sail through the Beagle and Murray Channels to disembark in Cape Horn National Park. Cape Horn, a sheer, almost 425-meter-high promontory, where the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean merge, was discovered in 1616 by the Dutch commercial expedition organized by Isaac Le Maire. The Cape owes its name to the Port of Hoorn, the expedition's departure point. In the afternoon, we will disembark in Port Williams, the southernmost town in the world, where you can take optional excursions, such as the visit to Martin Gusinde Museum. BLD

Day 5 Wednesday. Ushuaia

Arrival to Ushuaia, the most important Argentine city in Tierra de Fuego, and the southernmost city in the world. We will disembark at 8:00 a.m., enabling you to visit the city and national parks, and continue your trip through Patagonia. B

USHUAIA - PUNTA ARENAS (3 NIGHTS)

Day 1 Wednesday. Ushuaia

Check in at San Martin 245, Ushuaia, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., embark the Expedition Cruise Ship Mare Australis. The Captain and crew will give a welcome cocktail reception on board. Immediately afterward, the ship will set sail for "the uttermost part of the earth." Through the mythical Strait of Magellan, we will travel to Southern Patagonia, including Tierra de Fuego. This is the beginning of a Great Adventure! D

Day 2 Thursday. Cape Horn - Wilaia Bay

We will sail through the Beagle and Murray Channels to disembark in Cape Horn National Park. Cape Horn, a sheer, almost 425-meter-high promontory, where the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean merge, was discovered in 1616 by the Dutch commercial expedition organized by Isaac Le Maire. The Cape owes its name to the Port of Hoorn, the expedition's departure point. In the afternoon we will disembark in historical Wulaia Bay, once the site of one of the region's largest native settlements. This area is also renowned for the spectacular beauty of its vegetation and geography. We will walk through a Magellanic forest filled with Lengas, Coigües, Canelos, ferns and other species to reach a look-out point. BLD

Day 3 Friday. Pia Glacier

We will navigate the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter Pia Fjord and disembark to observe the glacier of the same name, which is part of the Darwin Mountain Range.

Day 4 Saturday. 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.

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NOTES:

Route Punta Arenas - Ushuaia
Port tax at Punta Arenas US$10
Port tax at Ushuaia US$30
Fee for National parks US$30
Total: US$30

Route Ushuaia - Punta Arenas
Port tax at Ushuaia US$30
Migration tax at Ushuaia US$10
Fee for National parks US$30

• US$160(CA$132) reciprocity fee is payable in USD cash, Argentinean Pesos, Credit Card or Travelers Cheques on arrival. Argentinean international departure tax $25 USD
• Argentinean domestic departure tax $12 USD
• Local currency is Pesos
• Time Zone: GMT/UTC -3
• Dialing Code: 54
• Electricity: 220V, 60Hz
• Weights & measures: Metric

DEPARTURE:

M/V Via Australis
Punta Arenas to Ushuaia on Tuesdays September to April
Ushuaia to Punta Arenas on Saturdays September to April

M/V Stella Australis
Punta Arenas to Ushuaia on Saturdays October to May
Ushuaia to Punta Arenas on Wednesdays October to April

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Daily Shore excursions by inflatable Zodiacs landing craft
• All meals
• Open bar
• Lecture programs
• Onboard activities
• All meals as listed B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

NOT INCLUDED

• Domestic Flights
• Visa fees (if required)
• Passport & Visa Costs
• Vaccination Costs
• Personal Spending Money
• Meals where not listed
• Drinks
• International Flights
• Travel Insurance
• Airport departure taxes
• Border taxes or fees

Package Departures

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Package Information

Villa Piren, Puerto Madryn, Argentina (hotel)

MV Stella Australis, Cruise Ship (vessel)

MV Via Australis, Cruise Ship (vessel)

Visas:

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Costs relating to the issue of visas or related documentation are the responsibility of the traveler.

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Travel Insurance:

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Disclaimer:

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