Darwin´s Route - Ushuaia Round trip

Explore Patagonia on an adventurous journeys between Ushuaia (Argentina) and Punta Arenas (Chile) through some of planet’s most remote places and incredible scenery.


Chilean Fjords
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Duration: 8 nights
Starts: Ushuaia
Ends: Ushuaia
Language: English Speaking Voyage

This is a sample itinerary, it can run in opposite direction from Ushuaia to Pta. Arenas


Included


Departing from Ushuaia, retrace the route of Charles Darwin aboard HMS Beagle on an expedition cruise through the secluded Fuegian Archipelago at the bottom of South America. Our adventurous nine-day (eight-night) itinerary includes legendary Cape Horn and historic Wulaia Bay, as well as Glacier Alley, the penguin boisterous colonies on Tuckers and Magdalena islands, as well as the spectacular fjords that harbor Pía and Águila glaciers.
While visiting Patagonia you'll also encounter massive ice fields, lush sub-polar forests and secluded beaches on islands that remain refreshingly remote and barely touched by civilization, a rare glimpse of what planet Earth must have been like before mankind. Midway through the journey, a half-day port call in Punta Arenas leaves plenty of time to explore a city rich in history, architecture and Patagonian culture before resuming the journey back to Ushuaia.

Itinerary

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Day 1 - Ushuaia
After boarding, we will gather on the fifth deck for a welcome toast and to meet the Captain and his crew. The ship will sail to the far south immediately after. Through the mythical Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan, we will travel through Patagonia and the channels of Tierra del Fuego.

Day 2: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
We will sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay, arriving at Cape Horn National Park, where we will disembark, if weather conditions permit, to experience the magic of walking through one of the southernmost points of the world, surrounded by charm and legends. In the afternoon, we will disembark at Wulaia Bay, a historic site of one of the largest settlements of the native Yagans canoeists. We will reach a viewpoint, walking through the Magellanic forest, where lengas, coigües, canelos, and ferns grow, among other species

Day 3: Pía Glacier - Porter Glacier
In the morning, we will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pia Fjord. We will arrive to the viewpoint from where we can see the homonymous glacier, whose main peak extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. During the afternoon, we will embark on a Zodiac boat navigation excursion, without disembarking. We will advance between high rocky walls to reach, at the end of them, the imposing Porter Glacier and be able to contemplate it face to face.

Day 4: Cóndor Glacier - Águila Glacier
In the morning, we will navigate the Cockburn Channel to enter the Agostini Sound, where we can appreciate the glaciers that descend from the center of the Darwin Mountain Range, some of them reaching the sea. After breakfast, we will disembark via Zodiac boats for a walk around a lagoon formed by the melting of the Aguila Glacier. In the afternoon, we will navigate in Zodiac without disembarking, to approach the Condor Glacier at a privileged distance. We will learn about the formation of glaciers and their influence on the abrupt geography of the Fuegian channels.

Day 5: Magdalena Island* - Punta Arenas
At first light, if weather permits, we will disembark on Magdalena Island, a mandatory stop for the provisioning of ancient navigators and explorers. During our walk to the lighthouse, we will be able to appreciate a colony of Magellanic penguins. In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a landing on Marta Island, where South American sea lions can be spotted from Zodiac boats. Finally, we will arrive in Punta Arenas, disembarking at 12:30 hrs. to explore the city and enjoy its restaurants, shops, and museums, among other things. Boarding at 18:00 hours once again followed by a welcome toast and presentation of the Captain and crew. Subsequently, the ship will set sail towards the southernmost point of the region. Through the legendary Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel, we will continue exploring Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.

Day 6: Ainsworth Bay - Tuckers Islets**
We will reach in the vicinity of the Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay to learn how life resurfaces after the ice has melted and hike through the wonderful sub-Antarctic Magellanic forest. We will visit the Tuckers Islets, where we can see Magellanic penguins and cormorants from the Zodiacs. Due to the migratory cycle of the penguins, in September and April, this excursion is replaced by a short walk to a glacier at nearby stunning Brookes Bay.

Day 7: Pía Glacier - Glacier Alley***
We will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pia Fjord. We will arrive at the viewpoint from where we can see the homonymous glacier, whose main peak extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. After this unforgettable experience, we will continue our navigation under the majestic gaze of the “Glacier Alley” to enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the ship.

Day 8: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
Early in the morning we will sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay, arriving at Cape Horn National Park, where if weather conditions permit, we may disembark via Zodiac boats. In the afternoon, we will disembark at Wulaia Bay, where various types of excursions take place, ensuring that each visit is a unique experience.

Day 9: Ushuaia
Finally, we will sail back into Argentine waters and dock in Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, disembarking at 8.30.

* In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a ride aboard Zodiacs to Marta Island.
** In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a short walk to a nearby glacier at Brookes Bay.
*** Not an excursion
Excursions are subject to weather conditions

Itinerary

Day 1 - Ushuaia
After boarding, we will gather on the fifth deck for a welcome toast and to meet the Captain and his crew. The ship will sail to the far south immediately after. Through the mythical Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan, we will travel through Patagonia and the channels of Tierra del Fuego.

Day 2: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
We will sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay, arriving at Cape Horn National Park, where we will disembark, if weather conditions permit, to experience the magic of walking through one of the southernmost points of the world, surrounded by charm and legends. In the afternoon, we will disembark at Wulaia Bay, a historic site of one of the largest settlements of the native Yagans canoeists. We will reach a viewpoint, walking through the Magellanic forest, where lengas, coigües, canelos, and ferns grow, among other species

Day 3: Pía Glacier - Porter Glacier
In the morning, we will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pia Fjord. We will arrive to the viewpoint from where we can see the homonymous glacier, whose main peak extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. During the afternoon, we will embark on a Zodiac boat navigation excursion, without disembarking. We will advance between high rocky walls to reach, at the end of them, the imposing Porter Glacier and be able to contemplate it face to face.

Day 4: Cóndor Glacier - Águila Glacier
In the morning, we will navigate the Cockburn Channel to enter the Agostini Sound, where we can appreciate the glaciers that descend from the center of the Darwin Mountain Range, some of them reaching the sea. After breakfast, we will disembark via Zodiac boats for a walk around a lagoon formed by the melting of the Aguila Glacier. In the afternoon, we will navigate in Zodiac without disembarking, to approach the Condor Glacier at a privileged distance. We will learn about the formation of glaciers and their influence on the abrupt geography of the Fuegian channels.

Day 5: Magdalena Island* - Punta Arenas
At first light, if weather permits, we will disembark on Magdalena Island, a mandatory stop for the provisioning of ancient navigators and explorers. During our walk to the lighthouse, we will be able to appreciate a colony of Magellanic penguins. In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a landing on Marta Island, where South American sea lions can be spotted from Zodiac boats. Finally, we will arrive in Punta Arenas, disembarking at 12:30 hrs. to explore the city and enjoy its restaurants, shops, and museums, among other things. Boarding at 18:00 hours once again followed by a welcome toast and presentation of the Captain and crew. Subsequently, the ship will set sail towards the southernmost point of the region. Through the legendary Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel, we will continue exploring Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.

Day 6: Ainsworth Bay - Tuckers Islets**
We will reach in the vicinity of the Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay to learn how life resurfaces after the ice has melted and hike through the wonderful sub-Antarctic Magellanic forest. We will visit the Tuckers Islets, where we can see Magellanic penguins and cormorants from the Zodiacs. Due to the migratory cycle of the penguins, in September and April, this excursion is replaced by a short walk to a glacier at nearby stunning Brookes Bay.

Day 7: Pía Glacier - Glacier Alley***
We will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pia Fjord. We will arrive at the viewpoint from where we can see the homonymous glacier, whose main peak extends from the top of the mountain range to the sea. After this unforgettable experience, we will continue our navigation under the majestic gaze of the “Glacier Alley” to enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the ship.

Day 8: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
Early in the morning we will sail through the Murray Channel and Nassau Bay, arriving at Cape Horn National Park, where if weather conditions permit, we may disembark via Zodiac boats. In the afternoon, we will disembark at Wulaia Bay, where various types of excursions take place, ensuring that each visit is a unique experience.

Day 9: Ushuaia
Finally, we will sail back into Argentine waters and dock in Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, disembarking at 8.30.

* In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a ride aboard Zodiacs to Marta Island.
** In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a short walk to a nearby glacier at Brookes Bay.
*** Not an excursion
Excursions are subject to weather conditions


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Dates & Rates


Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 03 Jan 2025 - 11 Jan 2025 (3245)
AAA Superior
$11,979
AA Superior
$11,079
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,279
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,559
A Magallanes Deck
$8,079
B Magallanes Deck
$5,859
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 07 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 2025 (3246)
AAA Superior
$11,979
AA Superior
$11,079
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,279
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,559
A Magallanes Deck
$8,079
B Magallanes Deck
$5,859
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 11 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2025 (3247)
AAA Superior
$11,979
AA Superior
$11,079
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,279
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,559
A Magallanes Deck
$8,079
B Magallanes Deck
$5,859
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 15 Jan 2025 - 23 Jan 2025 (3248)
AAA Superior
$11,979
AA Superior
$11,079
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,279
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,559
A Magallanes Deck
$8,079
B Magallanes Deck
$5,859
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 19 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2025 (3249)
AAA Superior
$11,979
AA Superior
$11,079
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,279
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,559
A Magallanes Deck
$8,079
B Magallanes Deck
$5,859
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 23 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 (3250)
AAA Superior
$11,979
AA Superior
$11,079
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,279
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,559
A Magallanes Deck
$8,079
B Magallanes Deck
$5,859
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 27 Jan 2025 - 04 Feb 2025 (3251)
AAA Superior
$11,979
AA Superior
$11,079
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,279
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,559
A Magallanes Deck
$8,079
B Magallanes Deck
$5,859
Ship: Ventus & Stella Australis | Date: 31 Jan 2025 - 08 Feb 2025 (3252)
AAA Superior
$11,979
AA Superior
$11,079
AAA T. del Fuego Deck
$9,279
AA T. del Fuego Deck
$8,559
A Magallanes Deck
$8,079
B Magallanes Deck
$5,859

* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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