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Itinerary | Vessels | Special Notes
Day 1 - Ushuaia, Argentina
Check-in at San Martín 245, Ushuaia, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., embark on the Expedition Cruise Ship Mare Australis. 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 de Fuego. This is the beginning of a Great Adventure!
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 Hornwas declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in June of 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 lookout point.
Day 3 - Günter Plushow Glacier
We will disembark in Günter Plushow Glacier Bay and approach to the Piloto and Nena glaciers from the Zodiac boats, providing us with a closer look at these awe-inspiring masses of ancient ice.
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, where we will disembark at 11:30 a.m., concluding our adventure.
Vessels
M/V Mare Australis
Departure from Ushuaia: Wednesday
Arrival to Punta Arenas: Saturday
M/V Via Australis
Departure from Ushuaia: Wednesday
Arrival to Punta Arenas: Saturday
Notes on Itinerary: The excursions described in the itineraries are the ones that are the most frequently conducted. Nevertheless, Transportes Maritimos Terra Australis S.A. and Transportes Maritimos Via Australis S.A. reserves the right to alter, change or omit part of the itineraries, without advance notice, where it is necessary or advisable for the welfare and security of our passengers and for the preservation of the environment. In addition, and for the same reasons, voyage departure and arrival times are subject to change without advanced notice.
Single Travelers: Solo travelers willing to share can reserve a triple or twin-shared cabin, where you will be matched with a person of the same gender. If the other cabin berth goes unsold, you will not be penalized. For those who desire single occupancy, cabins are available for single occupancy.
Not Included: Airfares to the embarkation point and from the disembarkation point; adventure options of kayaking or diving; passport and visa expenses; government arrival and departure taxes; hotel accommodations; supplement for single hotel accommodations; meals while in Ushuaia; Trip Cancellation Insurance with emergency medical evacuation insurance (required); and all items of a personal nature while aboard the vessel, such as laundry, bar and beverage charges and telecommunication charges; and the customary gratuity at the end of the voyage for those who have served you aboard (guidelines will be provided).
Fuel Supplement: Note: Should the price of marine fuel increase dramatically, we may have to institute a fuel surcharge.
Trip Insurance: Passengers traveling to these remote destinations are required to be covered by a travel insurance policy that includes emergency evacuation coverage.
Qualifications: This trip will be enjoyed by anyone who is in good health, has full mobility, and leads an active life. The expedition is ship-based and physically not very demanding. Although we spend as much time as possible ashore, you are welcome to remain aboard the ship if you like. To join any off-vessel excursions, passengers must be able to navigate the steep, 30-stair, gang-way, un-assisted both down and up. Daily excursions from the boat will be made in Zodiacs. Trip members will take excursions to specific areas for wildlife observation. Hiking time for most landings will be a couple of hours roundtrip with lots of time to stop to study, photograph and enjoy the flora and fauna. Some landings are dry but many are "wet", requiring cautious footing on slippery rocks. The boat staff will be on hand to assist. You are traveling in remote areas without access to sophisticated medical facilities, so you must not join this expedition if you have a life-threatening condition, or need daily medical treatment.