Patagonian explorer with Australis Cruises

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Australis will take you on an amazing journey to the “uttermost end of the earth”. On the Ushuaia – Punta Arenas route, you will enjoy the splendor and beauty of unique natural scenery and wildlife. You will travel on one of the industry’s most comfortable ships designed to make your trip as pleasant and remarkable as possible through the Strait of Magellan a...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Buenos Aires as a cosmopolitan city
    • Observe the incredible landscapes and the vast typical fauna and flora of the region
    • Be part of Patagonia
    • Board Australis Cruise in a journey from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas in Chile during 4 nights

What's this trip about?

    Australis will take you on an amazing journey to the “uttermost end of the earth”. On the Ushuaia – Punta Arenas route, you will enjoy the splendor and beauty of unique natural scenery and wildlife. You will travel on one of the industry’s most comfortable ships designed to make your trip as pleasant and remarkable as possible through the Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel. Our expedition cruises give you the chance to experience authentic adventure travel. Take a journey to Cape Horn and view the same incredible beauty that Charles Darwin enjoyed centuries ago or capture footage of marine life during your journey. The possibilities are endless. Experience wildlife and nature like you never have before with Patagonian travel.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 23 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBuenos Aires
End CityPunta Arenas

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • South America
  • Argentina

Attractions

  • Buenos Aires
  • Punta Arenas
  • Ushuaia

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Small Ship Cruises

Trip includes

    • 5 overnights with daily breakfast at hotel in double standard room
    • 4 overnights in Australis Cruise with Full Board without drinks in Cabin B - Departure of the cruise in September 2023
    • Local mentioned excursions with English speaking guide on regular basis (shared with other travelers)
    • Includes zodiac trips and activities abroad
    • Includes All transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport on regular basis in each city
    • Permanent staff assistances 24-hour a day
    • Port Taxes included

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: BUENOS AIRES

Arrival at the International airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2: Buenos Aires City tour

This excursion transmits the emotion of a multiple Buenos Aires. We will get to know the symbol of our city: the Obelisk. We will go through squares like Mayo, San Martín and Alvear. Avenues: Corrientes, De Mayo, 9 de Julio, among others. Neighborhoods with history li...

Day 3: Buenos Aires – Ushuaia

Today transfer to the airport in Buenos Aires to take your flight to Ushuaia. You will be met in Ushuaia airport by our staff who will take you to your accommodation.

Day 4: USHUAIA - Tierra del Fuego National Park

Pick up at the hotel to enjoy one of the most incredible tours of Ushuaia; Tierra del Fuego National Park. We invite you to reach the true End of the World to feel the thrill of being in a unique and magical place. All travelers arriving in Ushuaia, cannot leave witho...

Day 5: AUSTRALIS CRUISE - Embark Australis Cruise

After breakfast transfer to the pier to embark the Australis Cruise. Between 10:00 PM and 5:00 PM, we will check-in at Avenida San Martín 409, next to the pier, to embark at 6:00 PM. After boarding, we will make a welcome toast and introduce the Captain and his crew....

Day 6: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay

We will sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay, arriving at Cape Horn National Park, where we will disembark, if weather conditions permit, to experience the magic of walking through one of the southernmost points of the world, surrounded by charm and legends....

Day 7: Pia Glacier – Porter Glacier

In the morning, we will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pia Fjord. We will make a trip to the viewpoint from where you will see the homonymous glacier, whose main peak extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. During the afternoon, in our Zodiac boats, we will navigate between high rocky walls until reaching the Porter Glacier.

Day 8: Agostini Sound – Aguila Glacier – Condor Glacier

In the morning, we will navigate the Cockburn Channel to enter the Agostini Sound, where you can appreciate the glaciers that descend from the center of the Darwin Mountain Range, some of them reaching the sea. During the morning, we will disembark in Zodiac boats for...

Day 9: PUNTA ARENAS - Magdalena Island* – Punta Arenas

We will disembark at Magdalena Island first thing in the morning if weather conditions are suitable. On the island, we will be able to see a huge colony of Magellanic penguins. This excursion is replaced by a landing on Marta Island in September and April, where South...

Day 10: PUNTA ARENAS

Transfer to the Airport for your departure flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,455
Price per day$346
Last Updated: 5/3/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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We are a travel and tourism company integrated by professionals with almost 20 years of experience in the sector.

Our fundamental premise is to be excellent hosts giving all our passengers personalized attention, warmth and all our expertise to make your travel experience unique and unforgettable, making them feel at home despite the distance.

As local experts, we understand the needs and requirements of each passenger, trying to make a trip to your measure responding to every concern and with technology and adequate dynamics works; Same as connoisseurs of our corners provide you our advice so that they have unique and unrepeatable experiences.

The satisfaction of our passengers, is the fruit of our work making it possible to continue growing and developing our activity on the basis of our fundamental pillars: quality and development in travel.

Why we love this operator
They offer a unique way to connect with nature and locals through exciting voyages and expeditions that are sure to take your breath away.
What they’re known for
Active adventures across Argentina and Patagonia that include a range of activities like wine tasting and kayaking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Optional excursions
    • Domestic and International flights
    • National Park entrance fees (approximately between 10 and 25 USD per person)
    • Travel and cancellation insurance

Accommodation

,Standard hotels (3*)
Ship & cabin information
Australis
Travel Insurance
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Meals Included

Breakfast, Full board on cruise

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities

Wildlife viewing, Short Cruise, Land expedition, Nature, Photography, Adventure and Adrenaline

Additional Information
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