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Voyage to the uttermost "End of the Earth"
Cruise through the Strait of Magellan aboard a small luxury expedition ship. You will also have a chance to visit the most beautiful and untouched places on Earth: Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, and Cape Horn known as the "End of the Earth." Explore Alakalufe Fjord, see beautiful waterfalls and glaciers, and visit Magdalena Island where you'll find Magellanic penguins.
More time to explore? We also offer a 5-day cruise in the reverse direction from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia.
Activities
4-day cruise with daily excursions & lectures, including landing at Cape Horn (subject to weather conditions)
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Spending a day touring spectacular glaciers
- Navigate through the famous Strait of Magellan
- Explore UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve Cape Horn National Park at the "End of the Earth"
- Board zodiac boats to view Magellanic penguins up close
Duration: 4 days Start Location: Ushuaia End Location: Punta Arenas
Download Detailed ItineraryBRIEF Itinerary
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Day 1 : Ushuaia
Check in and board our ship in Ushuaia. Enjoy a welcome cocktail as our ship departs for a journey through one of the most captivating regions in the world.
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Day 2 : Murray Channel - Nassau Bay - Cape Horn National Park - Wulaia Bay
We'll sail through Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to visit Cape Horn National Park (weather permitting). In the afternoon, we go ashore at historic Wulaia Bay, once the site of one of the region's largest Yamana aboriginal settlements.
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Day 3 : Glacier exploration
Depending on departure date, we'll either explore Piloto & Nena glaciers in Alakalufe Fjord or Águila glacier in Agostini Sound.
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Day 4 : Magdalena Island - Punta Arenas
Early in the morning, we'll go ashore on Magdalena Island (weather permitting) to see the lighthouse and Magellanic penguins. In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a zodiac boat ride at Marta Island to observe sea lions. Disembark in Punta Arenas before lunch.
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DATES: Best time to go: January - April, September - December Departures: No group departures scheduled. Private departures are available on the dates of your choice, pending availablity. Call us for details. |
PRICING: 2012/2013 RATES
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*Single rate applies in B or A category. Single rate in AA, AAA, will be 1.5 of the category rate. |
Properties shown are representative of the accommodations we use on this trip, may not be inclusive of all accommodations we use, and are subject to change.
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photo credits: ©Cruceros Australis
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