| AUSTRALIS - FROM PUNTA ARENAS TO USHUAIA IN 5 DAYS |
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| Punta Arenas, Ainsworth Bay, Tucker Islet, Pia Glacier, Cape Horn... |
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Punta Arenas
Check in at Magallanes 990, Punta Arenas, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cruise ship boarding at 6:00 p.m. The Captain and crew give a welcome cocktail reception on board. Immediately afterward, 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! |
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Ainsworth Bay & Tucker Islet
At dawn, we continue navigating through Almirantazgo Sound until finally arriving near Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay, where we enjoy a walk to discover a beaver dam in the midst of a marvelous Magellanic forest. On the beach we observe a colony of elephant seals. Later we visit Tucker Islet, where we view colonies of Magellanic Penguins and Cormorants from the Zodiac boats. The islet’s penguins migrate in April; as a replacement we visit Brookes Bay, for a short walk to see a glacier. |
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Pia Glacier & Glacier Alley s
We navigate through the main part of Beagle Channel to reach Pia Bay, where we disembark near Pia Glacier. We take a short hike to a lookout 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 sail again along the northwest arm of Beagle Channel through majestic “Glacier Alley”: Spain, Romanche, Germany, Italy, France and Holland glaciers. |
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Cape Horn & Wulaia Bay
We sail through Beagle and Murray channels to reach and disembark in Cape Horn National Park (weather permitting). Cape Horn, on Hornos Island, is a sheer, 425-meter (1,394-foot) high rocky promontory at the point where the Atlantic and Pacific oceans merge. This mythical place is known as the “End of the Earth”; a visit is a singular privilege. The park was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in June 2005.
In the afternoon, we go ashore in historic Wulaia Bay, once the site of one of the region’s largest aboriginal settlements. This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography. We walk through a Magellanic forest of Lengas, Coigües, Canelos, ferns and other native vegetation to reach a lookout point.
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Ushuaia
Arrival to Ushuaia, Argentina’s most important city on Tierra de Fuego, and the southernmost city in the world. We disembark at 8:00 a.m., enabling you to get an early start on visiting the city and national parks, and on continuing your trip through Patagonia. |
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SERVICES INCLUDED |
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Accommodation on the ship |
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All activities inside the ship |
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
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Open Bar |
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Welcome and good-bye drinks |
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Whisky and hot chocolate during the excursions to the glaciers |
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Daily land excursions |
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| Seasons, Departures & Rates |
| Seasons, Departures & Rates 2008-2009 |
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PASSAGE CONTRACT: Buying a ticket implies entering into an agreement under the terms and
conditions of Transportes Marítimos Terra Australis S.A. & Transportes Marítimos
Via Australis S.A. (here and after “the companies”) for passenger transportation. |
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RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS: A deposit of US$ 200 per passenger is required to guarantee a tentative reservation.
The final payment must be received by “the companies” 45 days before the
departure of the cruise. |
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CANCELLATION POLICY: The following penalities will apply in case of cancellation as soon as “the
companies” receives written notice:
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Fine |
| Up to 120 days before the departure |
US$ 0 |
| From 119 to 45 days before the departure |
US$ 200 |
| From 44 to 30 days before the departure |
25% of sales value |
| From 29 to 15 days before the departure |
50% of sales value |
| From 14 to 0 days before the departure |
100% of sales value |
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CHILDREN POLICY:
Infants between 0 and 3 years old have a 100% discount, sharing the bed
with their parents.
Children between 4 and 12 years old have a 50% discount, sharing a cabin
with an adult. |
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RATES & DEPARTURES: “The companies” reserve the right to modify the cruise rates and departure
dates published in this brochure, without prior notice. |
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CRUISE CONDITIONS: Rates include accommodation, sea transportation, all meals, open bar when on duty
(without additional cost for wines, beverages, and liquors), shore excursions, and
on-board entertainment. Optional tours and transportation are not included in the
cruise rate. |
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FORMS OF PAYMENT: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Diners credit cards, travelers checks,
US Dollars, Euros, Chilean Pesos, and wire transfer are accepted. |
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REQUIRED CLOTHING: Trekking or hiking boots are required for all passengers. |
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