PATAGONIA IN A NUTSHELL: INTIMATE ENCOUNTER WITH 7-NIGHT ITINERARY

 SANTIAGO, Chile – For the first time ever, Cruceros Australis will offer a 7-night itinerary through pristine Patagonia. Noted as the only cruise specialist to take passengers on land at Cape Horn – along with many other high-adrenaline excursions – Cruceros Australis provides an intimate encounter with this region. Bonus: with this itinerary, passengers have a choice of activities to further explore the most important city in Tierra del Fuego – Ushuaia, Argentina.

The five set departures on board the Via Australis begin November 7, 2013 from Punta Arenas. With Zodiac boat excursions one to two times a day and complementing lectures from expedition leaders, passengers receive the full impact of the region. (Keep cameras at the ready to capture the photogenic Magellanic penguin along the way and perhaps the unpredictable elephant seals in Ainsworth Bay.)

The in-depth cruise continues to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, where passengers choose between a four-hour Tierra del Fuego National Park visit and a two-hour Prison/Yamana Museum visit (explore, explore, explore). The pinnacle of the trip is sailing to Cape Horn National Park, known as the “End of the Earth” and the last territory before arriving in Antarctica.

Day 1: Departure from Punta Arenas, Chile

Day 2: Disembarkation at Aguila Glacier and Condor Glacier

Day 3: Disembarkation at Garibaldi Fjord and Pia Glacier, then sail through Glacier Alley

Day 4: Disembarkation at Ushuaia

Day 5: Disembarkation at Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay

Day 6: Disembarkation in Chico Sound

Day 7: Disembarkation at Brookes Glacier and Ainsworth Bay

Day 8: Disembarkation at Magdalena Island and arrive at Punta Arenas

A cruise with Cruceros Australis is an all-inclusive experience. Rates start at $3,847 and include airport transfers, sea transportation, shore excursions, onboard entertainment, all meals and an open bar. Passengers will also enjoy local Chilean and Argentinean wines. The menu combines international cuisine and local recipes to highlight the delicious and varied regional fare.

                                                                                                                                                                              For more information, visit www.australis.com.