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PATAGONIA TOURS

MAGDALENA ISLAND TOUR BALMACEDA AND SERRANO TORRES DEL PAINE
Board a powerboat and speed off to the Strait GLACIER CRUISE NATIONAL PARK
of Magellan. After approximately one hour, reach Departing from Puerto Natales, navigate the amazing Be captivated by the beauty of the Torres del Paine
Magdalena Island, which is one of Chile’s largest and Patagonian fjords towards Bernardo O’Higgins National Park known as the crown jewel of Chilean
most important Magellanic penguin breeding sites. National Park. After three hours, reach the same Patagonia. Cordillera del Paine, one of the world’s most
Explore the well-marked paths to a popular lighthouse glaciers Balmaceda and Serrano that thwarted explorer dramatic mountain ranges, is the centrepiece of the park
for impressive views of the serene island. View hundreds Ladrillero. Hike with your guide through Bernardo and includes the famed rock formations of Torres del
of penguins and endemic birds such as the Chilean O’Higgins National Park for close-up views of both Paine (three massive granite towers) and the Paine Horns.
skua, Black-browed albatross, Southern Giant petrel glaciers, and then dig into a hearty local lunch at a Visit Lake Sarmiento and Nordenskjold Lake. After lunch,
and Imperial cormorant. typical estancia (ranch). Afterwards climb aboard your travel to Grey Lake which is fed by Grey Glacier. Enjoy
boat for the return ride to Puerto Natales. wonderful views of the lake and the majestic Grey Glacier.
Includes:
• Admission to Magdalena Island Includes: Includes:
• Boat cruise • Local English-speaking guide • Boat cruise • Local English-speaking guide • Local English-speaking guide • National park fees
• Return private transfers from accommodation • Lunch, snack • Boarding fees • National park fees • Return private transfers from accommodation
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes Duration: 9 hours Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Departs: Daily from Punta Arenas at 6:30am Departs: Daily from Puerto Natales Departs: Daily from Puerto Natales at 8am
(Oct – Mar) at 8am (Sep – Mar)
Subject to weather conditions. Adult/Child
*
Adult/Child Adult/Child 1 Jan – 30 Sep 20 $760 ^
*
1 Jan – 31 Mar 20 $327 * 1 Jan – 31 Mar 20 $373 * 1 Oct – 31 Dec 20 $837 ^
1 Oct – 22 Dec 20 $361 * 15 Sep – 22 Dec 20 $411 * ^ Minimum 3 people.
$ *^
From 3308 per person twin share
5 DAYS | PUNTA ARENAS TO USHUAIA
TRAVEL TYPE: Cruise
DEPARTS: Selected dates (Jan – Mar, Oct – Dec)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Sail past the famous Glacier Alley, with glaciers
named after European countries
• Disembark on Cape Horn – the point where the
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet
• Choose from one of three hikes in Wulaia Bay
• Enjoy close-up views of Magellanic penguins
INCLUDES
M/V Stella Australis • 4 nights accommodation on board M/V Ventus
Australis or M/V Stella Australis
FJORDS OF TIERRA DEL FUEGO – AUSTRALIS 5 DAYS • Meals as specified
Day 1: Punta Arenas (D) Day 4: Cruising (BLD) • Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Check in between 1pm and 5pm and board the vessel This morning, cruise across Nassau Bay into the remote • Daily activities and shore excursions
from 6pm. Overnight, cross the Strait of Magellan and archipelago that includes Cape Horn National Park. ^Price valid 19, 27 Mar 20. 8 night cruise from Ushuaia
enter the labyrinth of channels that define the southern Weather and sea conditions permitting, go ashore on to Ushuaia or Punta Arenas to Punta Arenas prices also
extreme of Patagonia. the windswept island that harbours legendary Cape available. Cruise also operates in reverse.
Day 2: Cruising (BLD) Horn. In the afternoon, navigate the narrow Murray
Go ashore at Ainsworth Bay. Two guided excursions are Channel between Navarino and Hoste islands and drop
available. The first is along the edge of a stream, peat anchor at historic Wulaia Bay. Here passengers have a Punta Arenas
bog and beaver habitat to a waterfall and moss-covered choice of three hikes (of increasing degrees of difficulty).
rock face tucked deep inside a pristine sub-polar forest Day 5: Ushuaia (B)
and the second is a more strenuous hike along the crest Arrive in Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city. Arrival
of a glacial moraine. In the afternoon, board the Zodiacs is at 8:30am or 9:30am, depending on departure date. Tuckers Islet
again for a close-up view of the Magellanic penguins.
Day 3: Cruising (BLD) (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) Ainsworth Bay
Overnight, sail around the western end of Tierra del Vessel Features: Cabin Features: Pia Glacier Ushuaia
Fuego. In the morning, board the Zodiacs for a Pia • Dining room • Private en suite Wulaia Bay
Glacier tour. After disembarking, take a short hike • Lounges (2) • Twin or double Glacier
Alley
to gain a panoramic view of the spectacular glacier. • Bar beds START/FINISH
Back on board the ship, continue east along the Beagle ATTRACTION
Channel through an area called Glacier Alley. CRUISE Cape Horn

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 47