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Day 1: Welcome onboard. Arrival in Punta Arenas between 1.00 pm and 5.00 pm, be ready to embark at 6 pm. The captain and his crew will welcome you onboard with a toast. You will soon sail south through the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle channel. Day 2: Ainsworth Bay – Tuckers Islets You will reach the surroundings of the Marinnelli glacier in Ainsworth Bay. You will learn about what happens after the ice has melted and how life comes back to the surface. On Tuckers Islets you will be able to walk with Magellican penguins who populate the area. They come to reproduce in the summer, which means you will be there at the right time to witness this pivotal point of this species’ life. Day 3: Pia glacier – Glacier alley As the cruise ship sails in the Beagle channel, you will reach the Pia fjord where you will disembark and make your way to the viewpoint where you will then be able to see the Pia glacier. You can take a moment to observe the breathtaking view as you see the glacier spread from the main peak of the glacier extend from the mountain range to the sea. In the afternoon you will board Zodiac boats and navigate along high rocky walls until you reach the Porta glacier. Those glaciers are part of the, you will be able to see those natural wonders and how they fit in this incredible natural landscape. Day 4: Cape Horn – Wulaia Bay In the morning you will sail along the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay. You will get the chance to discover the Cape Horn National Park. If the weather allows it, you will be visiting one of the southernmost points of earth. In the afternoon, Wulaia Bay, there, you will discover one of the largest settlements of the Yagans. They were known for their ability to craft canoes, which allowed them to navigate the turbulent waters surrounding their settlments. You will walk through the Magellan Forest where you will reach a viewpoint which will allow you to observe the: lengas, ferns, canelos amongst other tree species. Day 5: Ushuaia On the last day you will reach the southernmost city in the world: Ushuaia. The final destination of a unique journey. INCLUSION - Accommodation, - Sea transportation - All meals - Open bar at set times (wines, drinks and spirits are free of charge) - Shore excursions - Available onboard activities. - Boarding fee EXCLUSION - Gratuities (US$ 25 per person per night is recommended) - Purchases from the onboard store - Optional tours or activities outside the Australis itinerary - Transfers in Punta Arenas or Ushuaia and any immigration fees. - Punta Arenas – Ushuaia segment: US $120 per passenger. Ushuaia – Punta Arenas segment: US $120 per passenger. Punta Arenas – Ushuaia – Punta Arenas segment: US $135 per passenger. Ushuaia – Punta Arenas – Ushuaia segment: US $135 per passenger. -GST & CST - VISA