"Tierra del Fuego Fjords" [Punta Arenas - Ushuaia]

The Australis Experience is based on our unique and privileged access to secluded places where only very few have been. We invite you to see and FEEL the majesty of centuries-old glaciers that are centuries old and virgin forests that inhabit the landscapes of this southernmost part of the earth.
From September to April we operate from the ports of Punta Arenas in Chile and Ushuaia in Argentina. Our itineraries are 4 nights one way and can be combined to make an 8 night return trip. We travel the mythical waters of the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel until reaching the legendary Cape Horn. This is a unique journey, marked by the rich history and untamed nature of the end of the world.
 
TIERRA DEL FUEGO FJORDS ROUTE (PUNTA ARENAS - USHUAIA)
  
DAY 1 PUNTA ARENAS CHECK-IN
Between 13:00 and 17:00 hrs, we will begin to check-in at Muelle Prat (EPA), Av. Costanera del Estrecho de Magallanes 1398, Punta Arenas - Chile, to embark at 18:00 hrs. Once on board, we will gather on the fifth deck to make a welcome toast and meet the Captain. Through the mythical Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel, we will travel through Patagonia and the fjords of Tierra del Fuego.
 
DAY 2 AINSWORTH BAY AND TUCKERS ISLETS
We will arrive in the vicinity of the Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay. We will learn how life resurfaces after the ice has melted. We will hike through the wonderful sub-Antarctic Magellanic forest.
We will visit the Tuckers Islets, where you will see Magellanic penguins and cormorants from the Zodiacs. In September and April, this excursion is replaced by a hike near a glacier in Brookes Bay.
*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 3 PIA GLACIER AND GLACIER ALLEY
We will sail along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to enter and disembark in the Pia Fjord. We will sail to the viewpoint from where you 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 boat.
 
DAY 4 CAPE HORN AND WULAIA BAY
We will arrive at the Cape Horn National Park, where we will disembark, if the weather conditions are suitable, 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 in which lengas, coigües, canelos and ferns grow, among other species.
 
DAY 5 USHUAIA
The following morning we sail into Argentine waters and dock in Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city. Australis is scheduled to arrive at 8:30.
 
IMPORTANT: The excursions described in the itineraries are usually possible. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Ship Operator reserves the right to alter, change or omit part of this itinerary without prior notice, whether motivated by the welfare and safety of passengers, for the proper preservation of the environment or in the event of any extraordinary circumstance, fortuitous event or force majeure. The departure or arrival of vessels may be subject to possible changes. It is not possible to guarantee bird and animal sightings, since the precise location of these is variable.