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Australis’s Ventus from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia

Provided by Australis (australis.com)

Description

There are several daily excursions along the route with varying difficulty levels.

“We invite you to explore the wonders of the Patagonian fjords with Australis, a Chilean Expedition Cruise company that, since 1990, has been touring the main attractions of Tierra del Fuego, the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel and Cape Horn. Come and discover an impressive geography, marked by imposing GLACIERS, native forests and exotic flora and fauna, while sailing through channels of incomparable beauty.

Our journey sails through one of the few uninhabited areas of the planet, promoting an EXCLUSIVE, NON-INVASIVE tourism, accompanied by expert guides, trained to inform and instruct our guests on a scientific basis. A unique experience, which combines PREMIUM ALL-INCLUSIVE SERVICE, the best standards in hospitality and fascinating field EXPEDITIONS, all based on an operation that prioritizes, above all, sustainability and safety.”

Details

Duration: 5 Days, 4 Nights
Route: Punta Arenas to Ushuaia, Chile
Operational season: September to April
Departures: Typically every 4 days

Contact and information

australis.com

Chip’s Notes

I can’t say enough about this experience. This ship takes passengers on a unique voyage from Punta Arenas, through the Tierra del Fuego to the very tip of South America for debarkation at Cape Horn. During the four days you’ll pass through a gallery of stunning fjords and glaciers before arriving in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in South America. The crew was excellent and among the highlights are the fellow passengers you meet. Each day you are also provided Zodiac excursions and hikes (easy, middling difficult, difficult) between excellent breakfasts, lunches and dinners and regular talks on the region and history. This is a place where Charles Darwin spent plenty of time. You can follow the details of the Australis Voyage in the Vagabond Journal. Start here.

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