Exclusive Patagonia & Australis Expedition Cruise
Suggested: 11 Days, 10 Nights
Patagonia Highlights
Australis Expedition Cruise
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Experiences
Overview
Australis Expedition Cruise in the fjords of Tierra del Fuego
Soft hike to the Perito Moreno Glacier
Luxury Glamping inTorres del Paine Chile
Prices from
Prices per person from
Boutique U$D 9,870
Luxury U$D 12,405
YOUR ITINERARY
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Ushuaia, southernmost city in the World
DAY
01
Our local representative will welcome you, and you will have a private transfer from the airport to your hotel in Ushuaia. The remainder of the day in Ushuaia is free to soak in the beautiful views and enjoy gourmet delights at your hotel, which overlooks the Beagle Chanel.
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The highlight of the day: disconnect from the crowds and reconnect in Ushuaia, the perfect place to be with the natural world, to feed the soul with new experiences, cultural immersion, and some much-needed slowdown.
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Did you know?
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Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, located only a few hundred miles from Antarctica, at the crossroads between Argentina and Chile, and the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. It is the starting point for voyages to Antarctica via the Drake Passage.
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Meals: no meals included today. Accommodation: Arakur Hotel
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02
Exploring the “End of the World” & Penguin Colony
Today enjoy a full-day exploration of Tierra del Fuego, including a glacial valley, and spectacular views of the Beagle Channel, following the course of the longest river in Tierra del Fuego. You’ll watch penguins in their natural habitat and will enjoy an authentic farm experience learning about this land’s history.
After a technical and safety briefing given along with the equipment (rubber boots, splash pants, life jackets, and a paddle), you are now ready to go downstream to reach the Beagle Channel!
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Highlights you’ll experience today:
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You’ll enjoy a relaxed and exciting adventure with our experienced and friendly guides.
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You’ll visit an authentic “estancia” at Harberton Ranch; once here, a motor boat will take you to Gable and Martillo islands, where nature is intact.
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Walk on Gable Island surrounded by the history of this "uttermost part of the Earth."
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You’ll learn all the stories of this remote land's first inhabitants and the first Europeans' adventures.
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Bonus! You will see the Magellan and Gentoo penguins that arrive in Summer to nest at Martillo Island.
Talk to our team to tailor today’s experience according to your wishes!
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Meals: Breakfast and lunch. Accommodation: Arakur Hotel
Tierra del Fuego National Park & embark Australis Expedition Cruise
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03
Enjoy a perfect morning exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park unconventionally and having a gourmet lunch in a quiet, panoramic place.
Your friendly and local expert guide will adapt the day to your own pace, so you can relax and enjoy the fantastic scenery of this little corner of the world while avoiding the crowds as much as possible.
Today’s highlights:
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Enjoy a half-day trip full of information that covers all the panoramic and exciting points.
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Visit the end of all roads in America, in unforgettable places like Ensenada Bay and Lapataia Bay.
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Later, you will embark on the adventure of your lifetime, the exclusive Australis Expedition Cruise.
Bonus: We take care of all logistics.
As part of our curated service, we will take care of today’s logistics so you can have fun. Your local guide will arrange cruise check-in and luggage delivery and, at the scheduled time, will drop you off at the Port just in time to start the Australis Expedition adventure.
Once onboard, you’ll enjoy a warm welcome from the ship’s captain. The vessel departs one of the most remote corners of the planet and will cross the Beagle Channel, entering the Chilean territorial waters. The lights of Ushuaia disappear as the ship turns into the narrow Murray Channel between Navarino and Hoste islands.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with wines. Accommodation: Australis Cruise - External Cabin with views in all-inclusive.
Cruise Chilean fjords between Cape Horn & Wulaia Bay
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04
Around the break of dawn, the Australis cruise across Nassau Bay and enter the remote archipelago that comprises Cape Horn National Park. Weather and sea conditions permitting, you shall go ashore on the windswept island that harbors legendary Cape Horn (Cabo de Hornos).
Today’s highlight:
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Explore the “End of the Earth” in the mythical Cape Horn, discovered in 1616 by a Dutch maritime expedition and the only navigation route between the Pacific and Atlantic for many years.
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You’ll visit the Chilean Navy’s lighthouse on Cape Horn island and the modern Cape Horn Monument.
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You’ll do a relaxed hike at Wulaia Bay, one of the region’s largest Yámana aboriginal settlements, described by Charles Darwin and sketched by Captain FitzRoy in the 1830s during their voyages on HMS Beagle.
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View the fantastic views, dramatic geography, and the Magellanic forest full of lengas, coigües, canelos, and ferns.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with wines. Accommodation: Australis Cruise - External Cabin with views.
Pía Glacier - Garibaldi Glacier
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05
In the morning, you will navigate the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in Pia Fjord.
Today’s highlight: You’ll take a short hike to a lookout from where we can see Pia Glacier extending from the top of the mountain range down to the sea.
Bonus! In the afternoon and aboard Zodiac boats, an adventure awaits. You will sail between high rocky walls until reaching Porter Glacier. The zodiac will stop to observe its colors, hear its sounds, and witness calving.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with wines. Accommodation: Australis Cruise - External Cabin with views.
Agostini Sound - Águila Glacier
DAY
06
Early morning, you will sail through the Cockburn Channel and enter Agostini Sound. From there, it is possible to see the glaciers descending from the middle of the Darwin Mountain Range, some of which reach the water.
This morning’s highlight: you will disembark and leisurely walk around a lagoon formed by melting the Águila Glacier. You will reach a spot right before that glacier with stunning views.
Bonus: In the afternoon, while approaching the Condor Glacier via Zodiac -- expect to see some of the abundant Andean Condors in the area.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with wines. Accommodation: Australis Cruise - External Cabin with views.
Magdalena Island – Punta Arenas – Chile
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07
After an overnight cruise through Magdalena Channel and back into the Strait of Magellan, the vessel will anchor off Magdalena Island, about halfway between Tierra del Fuego and the Chilean mainland.
Crowned by a distinctive lighthouse, the island used to be an essential source of supplies for navigators and explorers; it is also home to an immense colony of Magellanic penguins.
The highlight of the day: Weather permitting, you’ll go ashore and hike a path that leads through thousands of penguins to a small museum lodged inside the vintage 1902 lighthouse. In September and April -- when the penguins dwell elsewhere -- this excursion is replaced by a ride aboard Zodiacs to Marta Island to observe South American sea lions.
After a short cruise south along the strait, you will disembark at Punta Arenas around 11:30 AM. Our local representative will be waiting for you at the Port and will take you on an approximate 3 hour ½ drive to your accommodation in Torres del Paine, Chile.
Meals: Breakfast, boxed lunch, and dinner. Accommodation: Patagonia Camp, Torres del Paine National Park, all-inclusive.
Bonus! Accommodation in a Yurt in Patagonia, fully equipped with central heating, ensuite bathroom, and private balcony. A luxury surrounded by nature with all details taken care of.
Exploring Torres del Paine
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08
You will start your day surrounded by nature in one of South America’s most beautiful national parks.
The experiences you will love:
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Scenic Paine: it's perfect if you don’t desire to walk long distances inside of the National Park and want to cover it by vehicle to seek the best views and save a memorable moment of its most important landscapes.
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Lookout points: are you in good shape and looking for a 2 to 3-hour day hike? This trekking is the perfect scenario to observe in front row two of the most iconic emblems of the Paine Mountain chain.
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The base of the Towers: With 8 hours of walking time, this is one of the most iconic routes of Torres del Paine National Park, a segment within the famous W-Circuit. You’ll enjoy a demanding trekking and unforgettable view - weather permitting!
Good to know! You can participate in small groups and share the adventures, or we can organize the daily activities privately. Please let our team know in advance if you prefer your private experiences since it's subject to availability.
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Meals: Breakfast, boxed lunch, and dinner. Accommodation: Patagonia Camp, Torres del Paine National Park, all-inclusive.
Torres del Paine – El Calafate, Patagonia Argentina
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09
Departing after breakfast, we journey through the most impressive landscapes of the Patagonian steppe for approximately four hours before arriving at our lodge in Argentine Patagonia.
The highlight of the day: Enjoy a relaxing lunch and a guided walk to explore the local flora and birds.
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Good to know: Located in the fascinating Los Glaciares National Park, one of the essential attractions in the Argentinian Patagonia, the Perito Moreno Glacier is a must-see for adventurous travelers who are not afraid of a memorable walk in the middle of nature.
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Meals: Breakfast and dinner. Accommodation: Eolo Lodge, Patagonia
Premium Food & Wine Navigation through Glaciers
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10
This unique voyage will reveal to you the hidden corners of Southern Patagonia and the majestic splendor of its glaciers.
Highlights of your day:
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You’ll enjoy a full-day sailing journey to one of the most beautiful places in Southern Patagonia, with forests, lakes, mountains, ice, and steppes with over 200 glaciers.
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You’ll be amazed by the views of the Glaciers, the second largest ice concentration on the planet: the Patagonian ice field, after Antarctica.
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Witness majestic glaciers: the “Spegazzini,” rising 135 meters above sea level, “Upsala” covering an entire valley with an approximate extension of 765 Km2 and a length of 53km, and “Perito Moreno” Glacier, constantly advancing and causing the spectacular rupture of the wall of ice, providing one of Nature’s most impressive sights.
Bonus! Wait, there is more! Food and wine lovers, enjoy this spectacular day at the exclusive Premium deck on the upper level, tasting a gourmet lunch with excellent wines from Argentina.
Meals: Breakfast, Gourmet Lunch with wines, and dinner at the hotel. Accommodation: Eolo Lodge.
El Calafate – Farewell
DAY
11
Before leaving Patagonia, enjoy a delightful morning at the lodge before your afternoon flight to your next destination.
It is time to say Goodbye to Patagonia for now!
Meals: Breakfast. Accommodation: Eolo Lodge, Patagonia (check out 10 am - let our team know in advance if you want us to arrange a late check out for you)
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Boutique U$D 9,870.-Per person
Luxury U$D 12,405.-Per person
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Prices are expressed in USA Dollars Per Person / Double occupancy
*Peak season supplement may apply approx. 15% ( from December 19th to January 5th )
- accommodation with breakfast; - full board at XXXX - all transportation and Guided Tours with expert guides - Small Group & Private services - Some Meals as indicated in the itinerary; - entrance fees to all national parks. -Air ticket fees and management of flights. -Personalized Itinerary and planning of your trip - Our dedicated 24 hours concierge service
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