Experience SOUTH AMERICA UNIQUE JOURNEY TO THE END OF THE WORLD

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2 SOUTH AMERICA Experience Glacier Alley UNIQUE JOURNEY TO THE END OF THE WORLD We invite you to explore the wonders of the southern channels of Patagonia with Australis, an expedition company that visits the most important areas of Tierra del Fuego, the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel and Cape Horn. In 0, we celebrate years of carrying travelers from all continents to see one of the wildest and most beautiful regions of the world, sailing through Chilean and Argentine Patagonia. Come enjoy a unique experience! Pía Glacier Ports of embarkation Other places of interest Excursion spots * Map for tourism related purposes

3 Expeditions Disembarking at Pía Glacier Tuckers Islets EXPERIENCE PATAGONIA FIRST HAND With zodiac tours and landings, our cruises takes you to see the main points of interest through Tierra del Fuego: the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, glaciers and National Parks. All expeditions are led by expert guides in local geography, cultural history, flora and fauna. In addition, there are special departures every season focused on whale watching or on the recreation of the voyage of Darwin, there are photographic safaris, and a program that complements the cruise with a land tour through Tierra del Fuego including a visit to a King Penguin colony. Disembarking from Stella Australis Wulaia Bay

4 Scenery Águila Glacier Wulaia Bay STRIKING SCENERY Enjoy impressive geography, marked by towering glaciers, native forests, and exotic flora and fauna, while navigating through uniquely beautiful channels. We are privileged to operate our adventures surrounded by spectacular and untouched scenery, in one of the few uninhabited areas on the planet. For this, we have a number of initiatives to minimize the impact of our operations, avoiding mass tourism and promoting a series of practices onboard and on expeditions, so that these places are cared for, respected, and maintained. All expeditions are guided by experts who have been trained to inform and educate based on science, providing recommendations to passengers to generate the least amount of damage on each landing. Magdalena Island Pía Glacier

5 Wildlife South American Elephant Seal WILDLIFE IN PATAGONIA Along with the stunning geography of the southernmost tip of Patagonia, during the trip you can see the habitat of large colonies of sea lions and elephant seals, beavers, whales, and dolphins. You can also spot a number of Patagonian birds including different species of gulls and terns, giant petrels, cormorants, albatrosses, condors, and ducks, as well as one of the most important colonies of Magellanic penguins in the southern hemisphere. Humpback Whale Dark Dolphin Magellanic Penguins

6 Disembarking at Cape Horn CAPE HORN, THE SPOT WHERE TWO OCEANS MEET Cape Horn was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 00 and is crowned by a 7-meter high steel monument by Chilean sculptor, José Balcells Eyquem. Located in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, this legendary landmark, considered the world s most southerly point, was discovered by Europeans in 66, and for centuries was an important navigation route between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Cape Horn, often called the end of the world, is a place that evokes strong emotional and spiritual feelings among visitors. Its location between two oceans and the intensity of the surrounding atmospheric phenomena make your visit a unique and unparalleled experience. Cape Horn Albatross Monument, Cape Horn, Hornos Island Cape Horn Lighthouse

7 LIFE ONBOARD AUSTRALIS Australis offers continental cuisine with buffet lunches and a la carte dinners. We work to cater to various special diet requests. The bar, which also operates with an all-inclusive system, features an international menu and a wide selection of liquors and wines where the favorite is the Calafate Sour. Additionally, all passengers have access to a library with literature on the flora, fauna, and history of the area, board games, and other onboard entertainment activities. Every afternoon, at the end of the, the guides give a brief presentation about the next s activities and share their extensive knowledge of Tierra del Fuego. The official languages onboard are Spanish and English. Guided tours in French and German are available for a minimum of passengers per language. Please ask us if you have other language requirements and we will do our best to assist you. There is a store and prepaid satellite phone onboard. Darwin Lounge, Stella Australis Yámana Lounge, Via Australis Onboard Gastronomy Life Onboard Sky Lounge, Via Australis

8 Ushuaia - Punta Arenas nights M/V Stella Australis Departures every Wednes Routes USHUAIA CAPE HORN WULAIA BAY One way ÁGUILA GLACIER MAGDALENA ISLAND Punta Arenas - Ushuaia nights M/V Stella Australis - Departures Saturs M/V Via Australis - Departures every other Mon AINSWORTH BAY TUCKERS ISLETS PÍA GLACIER GLACIER ALLEY CAPE HORN WULAIA BAY USHUAIA Ushuaia - Punta Arenas nights M/V Via Australis Departures every other Mon USHUAIA CAPE HORN WULAIA BAY PÍA GLACIER GARIBALDI GLACIER PILOTO AND NENA GLACIERS ÁGUILA GLACIER MAGDALENA ISLAND Cape Horn Monument

9 Punta Arenas - Punta Arenas nights M/V Via Australis Departures every other Fri BROOKES GLACIER AINSWORTH BAY ÁGUILA GLACIER CÓNDOR GLACIER MAGDALENA ISLAND Routes Round trip Ushuaia - Ushuaia nights M/V Via Australis Departures every other Fri OPTIONAL 7-NIGHT CRUISE Punta Arenas Ushuaia Punta Arenas M/V Stella Australis departure and arrival every Satur USHUAIA CAPE HORN Ushuaia Punta Arenas Ushuaia M/V Stella Australis departure and arrival every Wednes WULAIA BAY GARIBALDI GLACIER PÍA GLACIER USHUAIA Darwin Mountain Range

10 The Charles Darwin Route or nights M/V Stella Australis Special Trips visited in Patagonia. TALKS DARWIN BEFORE THE VOYAGE OF THE BEAGLE DARWIN IN TIERRA DEL FUEGO DARWIN, WITNESS OF A LOST WORLD DARWIN AND EVOLUTION EXPERT SPEAKERS SERGIO ZAGIER JOHN WORAM GERARDO BARTOLOMÉ The itineraries of the Darwin Route correspond to the Ushuaia - Punta Arenas route, nights and Punta Arenas - Ushuaia route, nights, with landings in the same spots. Punta Arenas - Punta Arenas or 6 nights Gauchos, penguins & Glaciers M/V Via Australis 6 PORVENIR - KING PENGUIN PARK TIERRA DEL FUEGO GAUCHO EXPERIENCE - USHUAIA CAPE HORN - WULAIA BAY PÍA GLACIER - GARIBALDI GLACIER PILOTO AND NENA GLACIERS - DE AGOSTINI SOUND - ÁGUILA GLACIER M/V Stella Australis 6 PORVENIR - KING PENGUIN PARK TIERRA DEL FUEGO GAUCHO EXPERIENCE - USHUAIA CAPE HORN - WULAIA BAY DE AGOSTINI SOUND - ÁGUILA GLACIER MAGDALENA ISLAND - Whale watching nights M/V Via Australis CARLOS III ISLAND - HUMPBACK WHALE WATCHING GARIBALDI GLACIER - PÍA GLACIER GLACIER ALLEY CAPE HORN - WULAIA BAY USHUAIA 7 MAGDALENA ISLAND - Sunset in Tierra del Fuego

11 YEAR BUILT Nº DECKS PASSENGER CAPACITY TOTAL NUMBER OF CABINS AAA Matrimonial Cabin AA Twin Cabin Stella Australis YEAR BUILT Nº DECKS PASSENGER CAPACITY TOTAL NUMBER OF CABINS Via Australis AAA Twin Cabin AA Matrimonial Cabin

12 Equipment WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? To be able to make the most of your trip, and due to the characteristics of the environment and the unpredictable weather conditions, you should bring the appropriate equipment. King Penguin - Tierra del Fuego HAT SUN GLASSES SUNSCREEN WATERPROOF PARKA Experience Patagonia Perito Moreno Glacier SWEATER WATERPROOF GLOVES OTHER ATTRACTIONS IN PATAGONIA Take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore one of the few uninhabited regions of the planet. Combine one of our expedition itineraries with three outstanding areas of natural beauty near our ports: Torres del Paine National Park, only two hours from Puerto Natales in Chile, and Perito Moreno Glacier, about an hour from El Calafate in Argentina or Tierra del Fuego, with its inhospitable landscapes and unique colony of King Penguins. WATERPROOF PANTS WATERPROOF HIKING SHOES OR BOOTS Torres del Paine National Park Guanacos - Torres del Paine National Park

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