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Itinerary: M/V Via Australis 5 Day/4 Night
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| Day 1 : | Punta Arenas |
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| Day 2 : | Ainsworth Bay - Tucker Islet |
| Day 3 : | Pia Glacier - Glacier Alley |
| Day 4 : | Cape Horn - Puerto Williams |
| Day 5 : | Ushuaia |
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| B | A | AA | AAA | Extra Bed (Triple) | Single | ||
| 5 | Sep 30, 2008 Oct 7, 2008 Oct 14, 2008 Oct 21, 2008 Oct 28, 2008 Mar 17, 2009 Mar 24, 2009 Apr 7, 2009 Apr 14, 2009 |
$1,400 | $1,890 | $1,980 | $2,080 | $1,400 | $2,510 |
| 5 | Nov 4, 2008 Nov 11, 2008 Nov 18, 2008 Nov 25, 2008 Dec 2, 2008 Dec 9, 2008 Dec 16, 2008 Dec 23, 2008 Jan 6, 2009 Jan 13, 2009 Jan 20, 2009 Jan 27, 2009 Feb 3, 2009 Feb 10, 2009 Feb 17, 2009 Feb 24, 2009 Mar 3, 2009 Mar 10, 2009 |
$1,770 | $2,400 | $2,510 | $2,630 | $1,770 | $3,110 |
| 5 | Dec 30, 2008 | $1,950 | $2,640 | $2,770 | $2,890 | $1,950 | $3,410 |
| This is a special New Years departure! | |||||||
| Destinations : Argentina, Cape Horn, Chile, Patagonia, South America Activities : Modern History, Nature Viewing, Photography |
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A sister ship to the Mare Australis, the Via Australis was built in 2005 specifically to cruise Patagonia along the spectacular waterways around the Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel. During your Patagonia travels you'll navigate around Cape Horn, Wulaia Bay, and explore the famed Glacier Avenue as you cruise through the Beagle Channel. You'll then travel to the penguin populated Madgalena Island. If you are scheduled for a longer cruise, your Patagonia travels with continue onto Gardibaldi Bay and the Pia Glacier. The Via Australis is a wonderful way to experience some of Patagonia's most celebrated treasures.
Day 1 : Punta Arenas
This afternoon in Ushuaia we board the Via Australis, a newly constructed, state-of-the-art cruise ship to begin our Patagonia travel adventures. Check in from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Magallanes 990, Punta Arenas. 6:00 p.m., embark the Expedition Cruise Ship. 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 : 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. (B,L,D)
Day 3 : Pia Glacier - Glacier Alley
We will navigate the main part of the Beagle Channel to enter Pia Bay and disembark near the glacier of the same name. We will take an excursion to a look-out point that is ideal for viewing the mountain range where the glacier originates, and its flow all the way to the sea. After this unforgettable experience, we will sail again along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel through majestic “Glacier Alley”: Spain, Romanche, Germany, Italy, France and Holland glaciers. (B,L,D)
Day 4 : Cape Horn - Puerto Williams
We will sail through the Beagle and Murray Channels to disembark in Cape Horn National Park (weather permitting). Cape Horn, a sheer, almost 425-meter-high promontory, where the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean merge.
In the afternoon, we will disembark in Puerto Williams, the southernmost town in the world, where you can take optional excursions, such as the visit to Martin Gusinde Museum or to take part in one trekking to the La Bandera hill. (B,L,D)
Day 5 : Ushuaia
Early this morning we arrive in Ushuaia, the most important city on the Argentinean side of Tierra del Fuego. Ushuaia is the entrance to the Tierra del Fuego National Park and we use this base as a jumping off point to explore all the wonders of this landscape where the forests and mountains meet the sea.
This is the point where passengers disembark from the Punta Arenas-Ushuaia sector and others board for the Ushuaia-Punta Arenas cruise. If you're ending your Patagonia travels here, we can make arrangements for your return flights home. (B)
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.
Prices include a 3% cash discount.
Ship Description: MV Via Australis
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Via Australis
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, 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.
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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. |
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AA 18 cabins on the third deck, with one double or two twin beds. All have a large window and private facilities. |
AAA10 cabins on deck 4 with two twin beds or one double bed. All have a large window and private facilities. |
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Extra Bed (Triple) 6 AA cabins and 3 A cabins have an additional high berth, increasing their capacity to a triple. |
Single Single rates apply for all cabins. Solo travelers are assigned A or AA cabins. |
