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Brookes Glacier sits at the base of large Patagonia mountains

Wild Patagonia: Round-trip Punta Arenas

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Join the MV Via Australis for this exciting 4-day expedition cruise in southern Patagonia. Begin and end in Punta Arenas and sail for remote corners of the world in zodiacs. During the voyage cruise beautiful fjords and bays on the south side of Tierra del Fuegohike along secluded beaches and through marvelous sub-polar forests, glimpse glaciers and ice fields up close, and view native species like elephant seals, leopard seals, condors and penguins.
Take a walk along the edge of the fjord to get a better look at Brookes GlacierSeals laze along your routeZodiac tours.Visit with some local penguinsBrookes Glacier sits at the base of large Patagonia mountains
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  • Experience Patagonian flora and fauna as never before
  • View all four glacier types: tidewater, valley, hanging and renewal
  • Observe elephant seals, leopard seals, condors and Magellanic penguins
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Embark in Punta Arenas

  • 1 Dinner
Board the MV Via Australis, your state-of-the-art cruise ship, to begin your Patagonia travel adventures. Embark at 6 PM. The Captain and crew welcome you aboard with a cocktail reception. Weigh anchor and set sail for the "End of the World," sailing through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, through the Strait of Magellan and southern channels. This is the beginning of a great adventure!

Day 2: Brookes Glacier | Ainsworth Bay

  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
At dawn sail to Brookes Fjord. The area is a natural amphitheater shaped by glaciers in constant movement. Take a short walk towards one of the glaciers, enjoying the breathtaking surroundings and the view of the Darwin Mountain Range.

Later, navigate through Almirantazgo Sound, arriving at Ainsworth Bay which is sited within Alberto De Agostini National Park. It’s the perfect spot from which to see the Marinelli Glacier descending from Darwin Mountain Range in the distance; and to appreciate how the land returns to life after glacial retreat. Also take a walk to a beaver dam in the stunning sub-polar Magellan Forest. Whether on the beach or the island, there’s a good chance of sighting southern elephant seals. But do bear in mind the fact that sightings cannot be guaranteed due to the colony’s unpredictable movements.

Day 3: Almairantazgo Bay | Parry Glacier

  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Early in the morning reach Almirantazgo Bay. Take a walk from the mouth of a river going North, entering the sub-Antarctic forest and finally reaching a glacial waterfall. On your way back, see several beaver dams. Finally, take a ride on the Zodiac boats in order to observe elephant seals, cormorants and other birds.

In the afternoon navigate Parry Fjord. From this area it is possible to appreciate various glaciers that come down to the sea from the upper icefield. Onboard Zodiac boats, motor to the far end of the fjord to see an amphitheater of glaciers in an area where sometimes it is possible to see leopard seals.

Day 4: Magdalena Island | Disembark in Punta Arenas

  • 1 Breakfast
After an overnight cruise across Admiralty Sound and back into the Strait of Magellan, anchor off Magdalena Island, which lies about halfway between Tierra del Fuego and the Chilean mainland (camera extension poles are prohibited on Magdalena Island). Crowned by a distinctive lighthouse, the island used to be an essential source of supplies for navigators and explorers and is inhabited by an immense colony of Magellanic penguins. At the break of dawn, weather permitting, go ashore and hike a path that leads through thousands of penguins to a small museum lodged inside the vintage 1902 lighthouse. Many other bird species are also found on the island. In September and April, when the penguins dwell elsewhere, this excursion is replaced by a ride aboard Zodiacs to Marta Island to observe South American sea lions.
 
After a short sail south along the strait, disembark at Punta Arenas around 11:30 AM.

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