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Itinerary:
THURSDAY:
Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay
Navigation through the Beagle Channel and Murray Channnel to disembark
in the Cape Horn National Park. Cape Horn is a natural sea wall of almost
425 meters high that was discovered on January 30, 1616 by a commercial
expedition from the Netherlands organized by Isaac Le Maire and under
the command of Captain Willem Schouten. Cape Horn owes its name to the
Port of Hoorn from which the expedition had originated on June 14, 1615.
Later, we disembark in Walaia Bay, it was one of the most important
indigenous sites of the region.
FRIDAY: Garibalbi Bay
We will sail Garibaldi Fjord where we will be able to enjoy views of
the Glacier of the same name and the impressive snow fields of the Darwin
Range. On the route along the bay the ship makes a short stop to admire
the sea lions. We will take the opportunity to disembark in zodiacs
at one of the beaches along this protected and wonderful place. There
we will undertake an adventurous trek to appreciate the lush vegetation
and the virgin forests that cover the mountain slopes. After this unforgettable
experience we will continue navigating through O'Brian and Ballenero
Channels, Bahía Desolada, Paso Aguirre and Brecknock Channel.
SATURDAY: Magdalena Island - Punta Arenas
Early in the morning we will disembark in Magdalena Island, the home
of an enormous penguin colony with over 120.000 of them in different
stages of breeding. We will take a walk to San Isidro Lighthouse, which
used to guide the explorer sailors on their way across the Magellans
Strait. After our visit we will return to Punta Arenas where we dock
at 11.00 AM and start disembarkation formalities. Thus our Adventure
comes to its end. Breakfast Disembark at Magdalena Island Breakfast
Arrival at Punta Arenas
NOTE: Cruceros Australis reservs the right to alter,change, modify or
omit part of the itinerary without previous notice, whenever necesary
or advisable to ensure the safety and well being of passengers.
Reserve...
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