HIGHLIGHTS
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Encounter iconic wildlife, such as Magellanic penguins, Sea lions and seabirds
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Experience some of the world’s most remote glacial and fjord systems, including Glacier Alley
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Retrace Darwin’s route through the Beagle Channel and learn about the storied history of southern Chile
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Cruise in a Zodiac for a unique perspective of glaciers, fjords and channels
- Enjoy helicopter flightseeing from Ultramarine for a unique perspective of the landscape
- Travel on a small expedition vessel
- Accompanied by extremely qualified Expedition Staff
ItinerarY
Day 2 – Fly to Ushuaia and emabark
Day 3 – Cape Horn
Day 7 – Cruising the Chilean Fjords
Days 8 – 9 – Puerto Natales & Torres Del Paine Nationa Park
Day 10 – Canal de las Montanas
Day 12 – Ainsworth Bay & Islote Albatros
Day 13 – Bahia Brookes
Day 14 – Marta Island
Day 15 – Disembark in Punta Arenas and fly to Santiago
The Ship – ULTRAMARINE
The Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine journey is offered on the Ultramarine which is a Polar Adventure Ship.
Polar Adventure Ships
These are small ice rated vessels well qualified for Polar waters. Intimate adventures are always more enjoyable with like-minded passengers and staff, so these voyages are for people who like flexible itineraries and plenty to keep them busy. Activities include frequent Zodiac excursions, trekking and many hours on deck in areas that other ships only dream about accessing. Food and staff are superb and every guest benefits from the technical advances of this superb fleet. Rest assured our Polar Adventure Ships enable any traveller to maximize their experience sensitively in the Poles.
Ultramarine
The newest ship in Quark’s fleet, Ultramarine, is designed to go beyond the familiar in Polar exploration, to discover new places, and to immerse you in the best the region has to offer.
Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine offers the most robust portfolio of adventure activities in the industry, the most spacious suites in its category, breath-taking public spaces, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size. It also features an innovative mix of sustainability features that exceed all industry standards. With all this and more, Ultramarine is set to deliver the ultimate Polar expedition experience.
KEY INFORMATION
- 13 nights on the ship and 1 night in hotel in Buenos Aires
- Expedition cruising in comfortable conditions
- Countries visited: Argentina, Chile
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- All meals while on the ship
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Full complement of qualified Expedition Staff
- Mandatory transfer package (including charter flights Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and Punta Arenas to Santiago)
- We can include flights from the UK. Please contact us for a quote.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
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