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5-Day Chilean Fjords and Strait of Magellan

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Overview

Cruise through one of the world's most pristine and magnificent regions. In comfort and safety, you will pass through the Straits of Magellan and the Beagle Channel to the land of fire; Tierra del Fuego.

On this Chile cruise, you will encounter magnificent glaciers, awesome Patagonian scenery, penguins and perhaps even whales. The vessels cruise from Punta Arenas in Chile to Ushuaia in Argentina. Come aboard for the cruise of a lifetime!

With close contact with nature guarantee, so is your comfort. From the professional guides at hand to teach you about the landscape, you will return with unforgettable memories to be treasured for a lifetime.
Beach & Sea
Outdoors & Nature
Cruising

Itinerary

Day 1

Board the Cruise to the Strait of Magellan

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Board the Cruise to the Strait of Magellan

Boarding the Stella Australis or Ventus Australis, the crew headed by the Captain will welcome you aboard for cocktails with your cruise companions. Immediately after, the ship will depart towards the end of the world, sailing through the mythical Strait of Magellan, Patagonia Channels and around Tierra del Fuego. A great adventure begins!

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    Accommodation

    Stella Australis

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    Activities

    Cruise the Strait of Magellan

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Punta Arenas

    Chile

Day 2

Ainsworth Bay and Tucker Islet

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Ainsworth Bay and Tucker Islet

With the first lights of dawn, sail through the Almirantazgo Fjord until you reach Ainsworth Bay where you see the Marinelli Glacier standing 40 metres tall. Disembark to discover a beaver dam in the midst of a Magellanic forest and a colony of elephant seals. In the afternoon, you visit Tucker Islet, which houses a colony of Magellanic penguins and cormorants. The islet’s penguins migrate in April – as a replacement you visit Brookes Bay for a short walk to see a glacier.

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    Accommodation

    Stella Australis

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    Activities

    Sailing through Ainsworth Bay, Marinelli Glacier & Tucker Island

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Punta Arenas

    Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region

Day 3

Pia Glacier and Glacier Alley

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Pia Glacier and Glacier Alley

Sail back across the Beagle Channel to disembark at the Pia Glacier. Take a short walk to an observation point where you can see the glacier in all its glory as well as an array of icebergs. The glacier's source is in the middle of the Darwin mountains range and reaches the sea at Pia Bay. Enter the northwest extension of the Beagle Channel to experience the majestic "Glacier Alley": Spain, Romanche, Germany, Italy, France and Holland glaciers.

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    Accommodation

    Stella Australis

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    Activities

    Pia Glacier Tour & Beagle Channel Sailing

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Punta Arenas

    Antarctica

Day 4

Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay

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Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay

Arrive at the Cape Horn National Park, a place where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet. Cape Horn is a natural 425-metre-high wall that was discovered by foreigners in 1616 on a commercial expedition from the Netherlands under the command of Captain Willem Schouten. Later, disembark in Wulaia Bay; an indigenous settlement. This area is renowned for the spectacular beauty. Walk through a Magellanic forest to reach a look-out point that looks across Wulaia Bay and beyond.

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    Accommodation

    Stella Australis

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    Activities

    Sailing to Cape Horn National Park & Wulaia Bay

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Punta Arenas

    Chile

Day 5

Disembark at Ushuaia

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Today you will arrive early in the morning to Ushuaia, the most important Argentinean city on Tierra del Fuego Island. This is where your Chile cruise ends.

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Punta Arenas

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    Notes

    After breakfast, you'll go through the check out formalities and disembark in Argentina's Ushuaia city, this marks the end of your trip.

Included in Price

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 4 activities
  • 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entrance fees
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • Ground transportation
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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