Patagonia Cruises

Patagonia Cruises
P ata g o n i a
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Tierra
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f uego
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South
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C A PE H or n
CHILE
Pia Glacier
September 2011 - April 2012
Iguazú
Buenos Aires
Santiago
Bariloche
Puerto Montt
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Map for tourism related purposes.
“Authorized circulation, by Resolution
#185 from June 15th, 2000
of the Borders and State Limits National Direction.”
El Calafate
Río Gallegos
Punta Arenas
Ushuaia
Other interesting places
Flight connections
Tourism Map
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Welcome
To Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego...
…the southernmost region in the world, where the mountains meet the
ocean, the silence is moving, and the flora, fauna, and geography
awaken the senses.
In this virgin and magical area, the Expedition Cruises will sail past
glaciers, marine mammals, Magellanic penguins, and exuberant
vegetation.
Sail through the legendary maritime channels all the way to Cape Horn,
an unimaginably pure and strikingly beautiful zone.
Pia Glacier
Ainsworth Bay
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Itinerary September 2011 – April 2012
Punta Arenas - Ushuaia
M/V VIA AUSTRALIS
Departure from Punta Arenas: Tuesday
Arrival at Ushuaia: Saturday
M/V STELLA AUSTRALIS
Departure from Punta Arenas: Saturday
Arrival at Ushuaia: Wednesday
DAY 1: Punta Arenas
DAY 4: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
Check in at 990 Magallanes, Punta Arenas from 1:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. Board cruise ship at 6:00 p.m. The Captain and
crew give a welcome cocktail reception on board.
Afterwards, the ship departs for “the uttermost part of the
earth”. Our excursion will take us through the Strait of
Magellan and Beagle Channel to explore one of the most
breathtaking wilderness regions in the world: Southern
Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego. We have just embarked on
a Great Adventure!
We sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau
Bay to reach Cape Horn National Park, where we
will disembark (weather permitting). The mythical
Cape Horn was discovered in 1616, and it is a
sheer, 425-meter (1,394-foot) high rocky promontory. For many years it was an important navigation
route between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and
it is known as the “End of the Earth”. The park was
declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in
June 2005.
In the afternoon, we go ashore at historic Wulaia Bay, once
the site of one of the region’s largest Yamana aboriginal
settlements. Charles Darwin landed here on January 23rd,
1833, during the voyage of the HMS Beagle. This area is
also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation
and geography. We will walk through a Magellanic forest of
lengas, coigües, canelos, ferns, and other native vegetation
to reach a look-out point.
DAY 2: Ainsworth Bay - Tuckers Islets
At dawn, we continue navigating through Almirantazgo
Sound, arriving at Ainsworth Bay, inside the Alberto De
Agostini National Park. From a distance we may see the
Marinelli Glacier which descends from the Darwin Mountain
Range, and we will learn how life begins after the retreat of
ice. We will also take a walk to discover a beaver dam in the
marvelous subpolar Magellanic forest. On the beach, we
will try to see Southern elephant seals, but we cannot
guarantee this as the precise location of the colony is
unpredictable.
Later, we sail to Tuckers Islets, and after lunch we board the
Zodiac boats to view Magellanic Penguins (which only live
in the Southern Hemisphere), and Cormorants. In September and April this excursion is replaced by Brookes Bay
where we land for a short walk to a nearby glacier.
DAY 3: Pia Glacier
We navigate along the main part of the Beagle Channel to
reach Pia Fjord, where we disembark near Pia Glacier. We
take a short hike to a look-out point with a spectacular view
of the entire glacier tongue, stretching from high in the
mountains all the way to the sea. After this unforgettable
experience, we continue sailing along the northwest arm of
the Beagle Channel through majestic “Glacier Alley”.
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(4 nights)
(Argentina)
(Chile)
DAY 5: Ushuaia
Arrival at Ushuaia, Argentina’s most important city in Tierra
del Fuego, and the southernmost city in the world. We
disembark at 8:00 a.m.
NOTE: The excursions/day trips described in the
itineraries can normally be, and frequently are carried
out. Notwithstanding the above, Transportes Marítimos
Terra Australis S.A., Transportes Marítimos Via Australis
S.A., and Transportes Marítimos Geo Australis S.A.
reserve the right to reschedule, shorten, or alter all or
part of itineraries and/or excursions without previous
notice in order to safeguard the well-being and safety of
passengers, preserve the environment, or because of
extraordinary circumstances, acts of God or greater
forces. For the same reasons, the time of departure or
arrival of the vessels may be subject to change.
Pia Glacier
Magellanic Penguins on Tuckers Islet
Southern Elephant Seals in Ainsworth Bay
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Itinerary September 2011 – April 2012
Ushuaia - Punta Arenas
(Argentina)
M/V VIA AUSTRALIS
Departure from Ushuaia: Saturday
Arrival at Punta Arenas: Tuesday
M/V STELLA AUSTRALIS
Departure from Ushuaia: Wednesday
Arrival at Punta Arenas: Saturday
DAY 1: Ushuaia
Check in at 409 San Martín, Ushuaia from 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Board cruise ship from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Captain and crew give a welcome cocktail
reception on board. Afterwards, the ship departs for
“the uttermost part of the earth.” Our excursion will take
us through the Beagle Channel and the Strait of
Magellan to explore one of the most captivating
wilderness regions in the world: Southern Patagonia,
and Tierra del Fuego. We have just embarked on a Great
Adventure!
DAY 2: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
We sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to
reach Cape Horn National Park, where we will
disembark (weather permitting). The mythical Cape
Horn was discovered in 1616, and it is a sheer,
425-meter (1,394-foot) high rocky promontory. For many
years it was an important navigation route between the
Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and it is known as the “End
of the Earth”. The park was declared a World Biosphere
Reserve by UNESCO in June 2005.
In the afternoon, we go ashore at historic Wulaia Bay,
once the site of one of the region’s largest Yamana
aboriginal settlements. Charles Darwin landed here on
January 23rd, 1833, during the voyage of the HMS
Beagle. This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing
beauty of its vegetation and geography. We will walk
through a Magellanic forest of Lengas, Coihues,
Canelos, ferns, and other native vegetation to reach a
look-out point.
Day 3:
Via Australis: Piloto and Nena Glaciers.
Stella Australis: Agostini Sound and Águila
Glacier
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(3 nights)
(Chile)
Via Australis: In the morning we will sail through the
desolate Brecknock and Ocasión Channels and in the
afternoon through the Cockburn Channel to anchor in
Chico Sound after lunch. Our adventure begins in the
Zodiac boats. We will ride up the Alakalufe Fjord where
we will be able to see lovely waterfalls and the Piloto and
Nena Glaciers from the boats. The intense blue color of
the Piloto glacier, due to its age and compression, is
amazing. We will learn about the formation of the
glaciers and their influence on the abrupt geography of
the Patagonia- Tierra del Fuego channels.
Stella Australis: We will sail through the Brecknock,
Ocasión, Cockburn, and Magdalena Channels to enter
the spectacular Agostini Sound, In the heart of the
Darwin Cordillera, in Tierra del Fuego. Here you can see
the glaciers flowing down the mountainside, often all the
way to the sea. In the afternoon we will get into the
Zodiac boats and head to the Águila Glacier where we
will take an easy walk on the shore of a lagoon surrounded by mountains until we reach the base of the glacier.
We will learn about Patagonia’s cold rainforest and the
forces that molded the landscape.
DAY 4: Magdalena Island - Punta Arenas
Early in the morning, we go ashore on Magdalena Island
(weather permitting). Located in the Strait of Magellan, it
was an essential source of supplies for navigators and
explorers in the past. The island is inhabited by an
immense colony of Magellanic Penguins which can be
sighted during our walk to a lighthouse, which guides
ships on their way through the strait. In September and
April this excursion is replaced by a Zodiac boat ride at
Marta Island to observe South American Sea Lions. At
the end of our southern adventure, we will disembark at
the city of Punta Arenas at 11:30 am.
NOTE: The excursions/day trips described in the
itineraries can normally be, and frequently are carried
out. Notwithstanding the above, Transportes Marítimos
Terra Australis S.A., Transportes Marítimos Via Australis
S.A., and Transportes Marítimos Geo Australis S.A.
reserve the right to reschedule, shorten, or alter all or
part of itineraries and/or excursions without previous
notice in order to safeguard the well-being and safety of
passengers, preserve the environment, or because of
extraordinary circumstances, acts of God or greater
forces. For the same reasons, the time of departure or
arrival of the vessels may be subject to change.
Águila Glacier
Hornos Island
Piloto Glacier
Magellanic Penguins on Magdalena Island
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Experience the adventure
of exploring the southernmost tip
of the American Continent,
the Chilean – Argentine
Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.
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Wulaia Bay
Magdalena Island
Hornos Island
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Ashy-Headed Goose
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Pia Glacier
Águila Glacier
Other
interesting places
To get to know the best parts of the Chilean and Argentine Patagonia,
we suggest combining the 3 - 4 night cruises on our Expedition ships
M/V Vïa Australis, and M/V Stella Australis with other destinations:
Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, declared a World Biosphere
Reserve by UNESCO, situated 114 kilometers from Puerto Natales.
Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park, located 80 kilometers from
El Calafate, where the Perito Moreno Glacier is found,
one of the largest in South America.
Torres del Paine National Park
Perito Moreno Glacier
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Environmental
Protection
Our objective in our operations is to prevent any type
of contamination and to cause minimal impact in the
places where we disembark.
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Southern Elephant Seal
Magellanic Penguins
Chaura
Wulaia Bay
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Incentive
Trips
Incentive trips with Cruceros Australis offer a
unique and unsurpassable experience,
allowing guests to interact with untamed nature
while exploring Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego
with scenery they will never forget.
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Ainsworth Bay
Wulaia Bay
Pia Glacier
Hornos Island
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177 sq.ft. /16,5 m2
220 sq.ft. / 20,5 m2
Standard double bed cabin
Standard twin bed cabin
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Yamana Lounge
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• All-inclusive meals and bar with selected beverages, liquors,
and wines (during open hours).
• Audiovisual presentations on the region’s flora, fauna,
geography, glaciology, ethnography, and history.
• The official languages on board are Spanish and English.
We also offer guided tours in French, German, and Italian
for a minimum of 15 passengers per language.
• Shop and pre-paid satellite phone.
Sky Lounge
Patagonia Dining Room
Darwin Lounge
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Cabin Plan
161 sq.ft. / 15 m2
Patagonia Dining Room
Double bed cabin
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Twin bed cabin
Sky Lounge
Yamana Lounge
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CHILE
Equipment Required for Expeditions
0440 El Bosque Norte Av., 11th Floor,
Las Condes - Santiago (7550092)
sales@australis.com
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ARGENTINA
Sunglasses
Sunblock
1833 Pacheco de Melo, 6th Floor,
C1126AAA - Buenos Aires
argentina@australis.com
Waterproof
Parka
EUROPE
4 Comunidad Europea Av., local B,
Montigalà 08917, Badalona (Barcelona)
Sweater
europa@crucerosaustralis.eu
This information replaces and voids all previous communications.
Valid as of April 2011.
Waterproof
Gloves
Waterproof
Pants
RECOMMENDED HOTELS:
Waterproof
boots or trekking shoes
Cabo de Hornos Hotel
1039 Plaza Muñoz Gamero,
Punta Arenas - Chile.
Ph.: (56-61) 715 000
E-mail: reservas@hotelesaustralis.com
www.hotelesaustralis.com
CostAustralis Hotel
262 Pedro Montt,
Puerto Natales - Chile
Ph.: (56-61) 412 000
E-mail: reservas@hotelesaustralis.com
www.hotelesaustralis.com