VICTORY ADVENTURE EXPEDITIONS
SOUTH PATAGONIA An 8 day expedition round trip out of Punta Arenas.
Individual legs: Punta Arenas – Ushuaia or Ushuaia – Punta Arenas
“Our voyage will take us through places of incomparable beauty, starting from the port of Punta Arenas, where we board our vessel. During our expedition, we will navigate the Straits of Magellan, the channels and fiords zone; and then we will visit the Port of Ushuaia in Argentina and then the mythical Cape Horn.”
Day 1 : Punta Arenas, Chile Reception is aboard the "Antarctic Dream" during the morning, in Punta Arenas. Check in is at 4:00 pm. Once on board you will be welcomed by the crew members and shown to your cabin.
We depart that evening and during the night we sail to the Kyats Fiords and then to the Martinez and Hyatt Fiords.
Day 2 : The Darwin Mountain Range Here we can marvel at the glorious glaciers that have been sculpted over thousands of years. After the safety briefings have been issued by our guides, we board the zodiacs and venture to the beach where we can appreciate the rich vegetation and birdlife. Once back on the vessel, one can enjoy the warm, informal atmosphere and service from our crew members while we continue sailing through the southern channels.
Day 3 : Sailing through Fiords and Garibaldi Glacier During the night and morning we sail through the Whaler`s Channel towards the Garibaldi Fiord. We board the zodiacs once again to do a crossing to visit a glacier. The Garibaldi Fiord is surrounded by high mountains and we make our way through a narrow channel until we arrive at the spectacular glacier which is situated in the Alberto D`Agostini National Park. Afterwards, we sail through the north-western branch of the Beagle Channel, known as "Glacier Avenue" where we will see glaciers such as Italia, Holanda, Alemania, Francia and Romanche among others. We then will continue sailing through the Beagle Channel towards Ushuaia
Day 4 : Ushuaia Today, we dock at Ushuaia, the southernmost port in Argentina and considered by many as the “nerve centre” of Tierra del Fuego Island. If you wish, you may go sightseeing and shopping and thereby appreciate a little of the daily life and business culture. Today those passengers who have chosen a 4-day expedition will leave us (9:00 am), and those who are taking the return voyage, from Ushuaia, will board the vessel. The check in in Ushuaia will be at 4:00pm and departure at 7:00 pm to cross The Beagle Channel.
Day 5 : Cape Horn After departing from Ushuaia, the Antarctic Dream will sail through the Beagle Channel crossing Nassau Bay until we stop at Calera Leon in Cape Horn, the southernmost spot on the continent. Depending on weather conditions, we will visit Cape Horn home to the National Park and the great Albatross Monument which honours all sailors who have died in this area. After this unique experience we head back towards the continent to Picton Island where we disembark and take a walk and see the beauty of the sub-Antarctic vegetation.
Day 6 : North-western branch – Beagle Channel
Early morning we sail through the north-western branch of the Beagle Channel and, weather permitting, disembark on one of the fiords. We can find incredible glaciers which we can approach them from our zodiacs and our guides then take us to a nearby beach where we can disembark and admire the view. . From the zodiacs you behold the beauty and splendour of the surroundings and the peaks that constitute Darwin’s Mountain and the breathtaking view of the D`Aggostini National Park. During the afternoon we continue due west to sail through Brecknock Passage and head towards Fiord Keats.
Day 7 : D’Agostini’s Glacier We wake up at the admirable D’Agostini’s Fiord and approach the glacier aboard our zodiacs. Our guides take us to a nearby beach where one can admire the view and enjoy a delicious and typical barbecue. On our return and weather permitting, we will take a 10 minute helicopter flight over the Antarctic Dream, surrounded by the snowed peaks of the Darwin Mountain Range. You can enjoy unsurpassed aerial views of the D`Aggostini National Park.
Day 8 : Punta Arenas, Chile We dock early at Punta Arenas and after breakfast we disembark at 9:00 am from the "Antarctic Dream”.
IMPORTANT
Please note: this itinerary is a guide only; our exact route and program varies according to ice and weather conditions and the wildlife we encounter. Flexibility is the key to success for this expedition.
Victory Adventure Expeditions does not own nor operate helicopters. Helicopter services are provided by an external company. The flights are dependant on weather conditions on D`Aggostino Glacier (day 7 of the program).
South Patagonia Expedition
(8 days) Costs
Cape Horn
Piloto Pardo
Shackleton
Amundsen
Single
3.700
3.100
2.800
2.200
Double
2.500
2.100
1.890
1.490
South Patagonia Expedition PUQ/USH
(4 days)
Cape Horn
Piloto Pardo
Shackleton
Amundsen
Single
2.000
1.800
1.650
1.200
Double
1.350
1.200
1.100
800
South Patagonia Expedition USH/PUQ
(5 days)
Cape Horn
Piloto Pardo
Shackleton
Amundsen
Single
2.100
1.950
1.800
1.350
Double
1.450
1.300
1.200
900
The Ship and cabin layout
Dates 2006 / 2007
Antarctica January 08/18/282007 February07/17/272007 South Patagonia Expedition September 16/23/30 2006
October 07/14/24/31 2006
March 17/24/31 2007
April 07 2007
Fares - Fares & Payments are in US dollars
30% discount on Patagonia and the Horn:
Prices per person according to accommodation
Single prices are 50% over rack rates
Fares can change without previous warning
Group policy is over 15 passengers one free
- Excursions not recommended for children under 14 years old
Booking Information - Final payment due 90 days prior departure
Programs to Antarctica must inform dates and flight of arrival, transfers are not included
Antarctic & Patagonia check in at 4 PM
Any special nutritional assistance must be required on reservation sheet
All disembark and landing procedure rules must be followed by all the passengers
Cancellations
Refunds - Any cancellation must be on written
Cancellation prior 90 days to departure will be refunded less administration fee
Within 90 days (45 Patagonia) cancellations money will be forfeited, if the total amount has not been paid it will be considered as a due
Any part of the trip not fulfilled bye the passengers is not refundable
Cancellation Travel Insurance recommended
Clothing - Proper clothing for Patagonia and Antarctica is recommended, such as warm clothes and rainwear
For landings special clothing is required so our leaders will bring it to you (parka and boots)
Informal clothing on board
Comfortable shoes for walking
Passenger Information -
Family Name
Passport Number
Nationality
Date of Birth
Sex
Marital State
Home address
Home and Office Phone
E-mail address
Contact Name
ContactPhone
Medical Information (medical information and illness that required special assistance)
Name of Medical Assistance Company
Ring us direct by Telephone at 5661-621010 Or, for further information on expeditions or flights Patagonia, Antarctica, South Georgia, Cape Horn, and Tierra Del Fuego, please Email me at CaptainBen@victory-cruises.com
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