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Chile Tours
Australis Cruise - Punta Arenas to Ushuaia The Best of Chile
5 days/4 nights 9 days/8 nights
This scenic maritime route highlights the stunning natural beauty of
Patagonia and several of its most important sites. Explore the fjords of
Tierra del Fuego, see wildlife in Ainsworth Bay and visit the legendary
Cape Horn National Park. Experience a great adventure to the end of the
earth onboard one of the amazing Australis ships. The exciting Best of Chile is a comprehensive itinerary, showing a
clear contrast between the ‘most beautiful end of the world’ in the far
south where Patagonia lies, to the northern tip of Chile where the great
Atacama Desert meets Bolivia. Add a dose of shopping and experience
world-class innovative cuisine from restaurants in Santiago.
Day 1: Punta Arenas
Board your cruise ship this evening. Cruise the Strait of Magellan and
Beagle Channel to explore the spectacular Southern Patagonia. Days 1-2: Santiago
Transfer from Santiago Airport to your hotel. Settle in for a two night
stay at Boutique Hotel Castillo Rojo, where you are steps away from
fantastic shopping, cafés, restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. Take a city
tour to explore other areas of Santiago and its major attractions.
Day 2: Ainsworth Bay – Tuckers Islets
Navigate through Almirantazgo Sound to Ainsworth Bay. Witness the
Marinelli Glacier and take a walk in the sub-polar Magellan Forest. Head
to Tuckets Islets and climb onboard a zodiac to get up close to a colony
of Magellan Penguins.
Day 3: Pia Glacier – Glacier Alley
Take a short hike to enjoy spectacular views of Pia Glacier, before
continuing through the majestic Glacier Alley.
Day 4: Wulaia Bay – Cape Horn
Sail through Murray Channel and Nassay Bay to reach Cape Horn
National Park.
Day 5: Ushuaia
Arrive Ushuaia and disembark the ship where your arrangements end.
Note: Trip also runs in reverse.
Days 3-5: Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia
Transfer to the airport and fly to Puerto Natales (flight additional)
then transfer to Hotel Las Torres Patagonia for a three night stay. This
property is beautifully situated at the foot of the mountains, allowing
you to experience the Patagonian wilderness for every moment of your
stay. Take part in daily activities and indulge in beautiful Patagonian
cuisine in your all-inclusive program.
Day 6: Patagonia – Atacama Desert
Return to Puerto Natales Airport and fly to Calama via Santiago (flights
additional). Transfer to Hotel Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa for an
extra special three night stay.
Days 7-9: San Pedro de Atacama, Atacama Desert
Spend time exploring the magnificent Atacama Desert. With so many
activities on offer, it is easy to fill up your days. The resort itself is a
masterpiece so enjoy the swimming pools, the Puri Spa and the lodge's
peaceful surroundings. On the afternoon of day nine, transfer to the
airport and connect with your onward arrangements.
Departures: Punta Arenas / Set departures Departures: Santiago / Daily in Sep-Apr (Patagonia season)
Inclusions: 4 nights onboard Australis cruise, all meals and local
beverages, transport, scheduled daily activities including shore
ex cursions, port taxes Inclusions: 8 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, all meals and local
beverages while in Patagonia and Atacama Desert, transport (domestic
flights additional) sightseeing mentioned and daily scheduled activities,
professional tour guides
Price Guide From: $2495
Price Guide From: $5499
The price guide shown is per adult for twin share, based on low season travel. Specials or surcharges may apply depending on travel date.
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