End of the World Australis Cruise Expedition
12 DAYS Starting from $8,690 per person
It doesn’t get more evocative or diverse than this 12-Day End of the World Australis Cruise Expedition. Not only will you cruise the pristine waters of Patagonia and Tierra Del Fuego – one of the most remote and biodiverse regions on the planet – but you’ll also get under the skin of two of South America’s greatest cities, Santiago de Chile and Buenos Aires. In only 12 days you’ll get up close and personal with penguins, navigate fjords and glaciers, witness an intimate tango show and visit the home of Chile’s greatest poet.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Get to know Santiago’s main attractions, including the Plaza de Armas, the main cathedral and the Presidential Palace, on a guided half-day tour of the city.
- Visit two of central Chile’s most popular coastal cities: colorful Valparaiso and tranquil Viña del Mar.
- Navigate the incredible fjords and glaciers of Chilean Patagonia aboard your comfortable Australis cruise vessel.
- Visit world-famous seafaring landmarks including the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn and the Drake Passage.
- Encounter incredible bird and wildlife, including elephant seals, albatrosses, whales and at least three species of penguin.
- Spend a night in colorful, unique Ushuaia, the city known affectionately as The End of the World.
- Explore Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, on a guided tour, followed by the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the metropolitan city on a day that’s left up to your whim and desire.
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