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Ship:  MV Via Australis

Itinerary:  M/V Via Australis 4 Day/3 Night

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Day 1 :	Ushuaia
Day 2 :	Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
Day 3 :	Gunther Pluschow Glacier
Day 4 :	Magdalena Island - Punta Arenas
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Days	Dates	Deck + Cabin Type
		B	A	AA	AAA	Extra Bed (Triple)	Single
4	Mar 20, 2010 Apr 3, 2010 Apr 10, 2010 Apr 17, 2010	$1,440	$1,690	$1,780	$1,880	$1,440	$2,450
		Port Fees $12 The 4 Day and 5 Day cruises may be combined for an 8 Day/7 Night cruise. Contact us for pricing.
Destinations : Argentina, Cape Horn, Chile, Patagonia, South America Activities : Modern History, Nature Viewing, Photography

Savings	Dates
20%	Apr 3, 10	Save 20% on promotional departure dates! expires:2010-04-03, id: 681
10%	All departures Sept 26, 2009 thru Apr 17, 2010	10% early booking discount for A, AA, or AAA cabins! expires:2010-04-21, id: 401

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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.

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During the cruise there will be interesting talks on the wildlife, history and geography of this legendary region given by the Via Australis Expedition Group. The talks will take place both on board (with audio-visual support) and on land.

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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 : Ushuaia

This afternoon in Punta Arenas we board the Via Australis, a newly constructed, state-of-the-art cruise ship to begin our Patagonia travel adventures. Check in at San Martín 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. 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 Beagle Channel, we will travel to Southern Patagonia, including Tierra del Fuego. This is the beginning of a Great Adventure. (D)

Day 2 : Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay

We will sail through the Beagle and Murray Channels to disembark in Cape Horn National Park (weather permitting). Cape Horn was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in June, 2005. 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. (B,L,D)

Day 3 : Gunther Pluschow Glacier

We will disembark near the Gunther Plüschow Glacier and approach to Piloto and Nena glaciers from the Zodiac boats, providing us with a closer look at these awe-inspiring masses of ancient ice. (B,L,D)

Day 4 : Magdalena Island - Punta Arenas

Early in the morning, we will disembark on Magdalena Island, the home of an immense colony of more than 120,000 Magellanic Penguins that we will be able to observe during our walk to the Lighthouse that guides different ships on their way through the Strait of Magellan.
After our visit, we will return to Punta Arenas, disembarking at 11:30 a.m., concluding our adventure.

Catch an afternoon flight to Santiago and connecting flight homeward, or with a bit more time you can add an extension to Torres del Paine, go rafting in the Lakes District, help a Mapuche family with the annual Araucaria seed harvest, explore the Atacama desert, or enjoy a trip through wine country to continue your Patagonia travel adventures. (B)

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.

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.
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.