Australis Cruise Exploring Patagonia From Ushuaia To Punta Arenas

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Embark on this adventurous expedition of five days and four nights from Ushuaia (Argentina) to Punta Arenas (Chile). Discover the wild beauty of Patagonia on a journey that will show you the pristine landscapes of the region, its diverse fauna and fascinating human history aboard an expedition ship that carries extraordinary levels of comfort and service to the end of the world.

With our  Australis Cruise  "Exploring Patagonia" embark on an expedition of five days and four nights that travels  from Ushuaia (Argentina) to Punta Arenas (Chile) , passing through some of the most remote and incredible places on the planet. 

Discover the  wild beauty of Patagonia   on a journey that will show you the pristine landscapes of the region, its varied fauna and fascinating human history aboard an expedition ship that carries extraordinary levels of comfort and service to the end of the world.

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ITINERARY
Day 1: Ushuaia

Check in between 10:00 and 17:00 hrs. at Avenida San Martín 409. Boarding at 18:00 hrs. Welcome toast and presentation of the Captain and the Australis crew. Subsequently, the ship will sail towards the South end. Through the mythical Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan, you will visit Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego

Day 2: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay

We will sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay, arriving at Cape Horn National Park, where we will disembark if weather conditions allow. The mythical Cape Horn was discovered in 1616 and is an almost vertical promontory 425 meters high. It is known as “the End of the World” and was declared a World Biosphere Reserve in 2005.
In the afternoon we will disembark in Wulaia Bay, a historical site that It was one of the largest settlements of the native Yámanas canoeists. Charles Darwin, an English naturalist, landed here in 1833 during his voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. This place offers a visual spectacle of great beauty due to its vegetation and geography. We will arrive at a viewpoint, walking through the Magellanic forest where lengas, coigües, cinnamon trees and ferns grow, among other species.

Day 3: Pía Glacier - Garibaldi Glacier

In the morning we will sail along the Northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark at the Pia Fjord. We will make an excursion to the viewpoint from where you can see the homonymous glacier, whose main language extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. 
During In the afternoon we will enter the Garibaldi fjord, to take a walk through the cold Patagonian jungle, going up to the base of a waterfall of glacial origin. From this point we can appreciate an imposing landscape. For those who remain on board, the Captain will bow towards Garibaldi Glacier to appreciate the panoramic view from the outer decks.

Day 4: Seno Agostini - Águila Glacier - Cóndor Glacier

In the morning we will navigate the Cockburn channel to enter the Agostini bosom, where it will be possible to appreciate the glaciers that descend from the center of the Darwin mountain range, some of them arriving to the sea. During the morning, we will disembark in Zodiac boats for a gentle walk around a lagoon formed by the melting of the Águila Glacier, until we will come face to face. In the afternoon we will sail in Zodiacs boats to get closer to the Condor glacier. We will learn about the formation of glaciers and their influence on the abrupt geography of the Fuegian channels.

Day 5: Magdalena Island - Punta Arenas

First thing in the morning we will disembark in Isla Magdalena, if weather conditions allow it, a mandatory stop for the supply of old sailors and discoverers. During our walk to the lighthouse we will be able to appreciate a huge colony of Magellanic penguins.
In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a landing in Isla Marta, where South American sea lions can be spotted from the Zodiac boats. Finally you arrive in Punta Arenas, disembarking at 11:30 am.
INCLUDED
Rates include accommodations, shipping, all meals, bar
open at defined hours (free of charge for wines, drinks and spirits), excursions to
land and entertainment on board.
NOT INCLUDED
Boarding fees (75 or 85 USD per person depending on the route), tips (
recommend USD 15 per person per night), calls from the phone
on-board satellite, purchases in the ship`s shop, optional tours, transfers
in ports.
OTHER
The excursions described in the itineraries are usually possible to be carried out. Without
detriment to the foregoing, the Company reserves the right to alter, change or omit part
of this itinerary without prior notice, is motivated by the welfare and safety of the passengers,
for the adequate preservation of the environment or with the aim of overcoming any
extraordinary circumstance, fortuitous event or force majeure that requires it. For the same
reasons, the departure or arrival of the ships may be subject to eventual changes.
Also, it is not possible to guarantee bird and animal sightings, since
the precise location of these is variable.

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Great experience in Ushuaia
08/09/2020
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If you are visiting Ushuaia for some days, consider the cruise Exploring Patagonia From Ushuaia To Punta Arenas. We had a really great time!

Reviewed by Hellen
Best cruise in Ushuaia
07/09/2020
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If you are looking for a cruise in Ushuaia, you should consider booking the expedition Exploring Patagonia From Ushuaia To Punta Arenas. It´ll be an experience you won´t forget!

Reviewed by Hellen