11 Day Patagonia with 3 Day Cruise

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$2479
Land Only
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$3649*
Air & Land
 

Highlights

Guided Package Includes


Special Features

  • City tours of Buenos Aires, Ushuaia & Santiago
  • Patagonia Cruise

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    Itinerary

    DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA
    Depart the USA for Argentina. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey

    DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Buenos Aires
    This morning, arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel, balance of the day to explore the area independently
    Overnight: Buenos Aires

    DAY 3, Monday - Buenos Aires City Tour
    This morning, enjoy a half day tour of the city's core attractions, including the beautiful parks and gardens of Palermo, the old quarters of San Telmo, the financial district, Government House, Congress building and Recoleta Cemetery, Evita's final resting place. Continue to visit Avenida 9 de Julio and the Plaza de Mayo. Balance of the day at leisure
    Overnight: Buenos Aires
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 4, Tuesday - Fly to Ushuaia
    Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
    Overnight: Ushuaia
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 5, Wednesday - Ushuaia City Tour and Cruise Embarkation
    This morning, enjoy a half day tour of Ushuaia, one of the southernmost cities in the world. View different city sights and surrounding vistas as your guide details the history of Ushuaia from the arrival of the first Anglican missionaries to the present. See neighborhoods full of historical Fuegian-style buildings, the old prison, and various museums. The tour concludes with a visit to the End of the World Museum where you will find various exhibits detailing the area's culture and history. This afternoon, transfer to the pier for embarkation. Once on board, enjoy a welcome cocktail reception before sailing south through the Strait of Magellan to Southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego
    Overnight: Cruise
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    DAY 6, Thursday - Sail through the Beagle and Murray Channels
    This morning, visit Cape Horn National Park. A sheer 1300 foot promontory where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet, Cape Horn was discovered in 1616 by the Dutchman Isaac Le Maire. The Cape owes its name to the Port of Hoorn, the expedition's departure point. In the afternoon, visit Wulaia Bay, an area renowned for its natural beauty and interesting geography. Enjoy a walk through a Magellanic forest filled with Lengas, Coigües, Canelos, ferns, and other native species to reach an observation point
    Overnight: Cruise
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY 7, Friday - Sail to Chico Inlet
    Sail to Chico Inlet for a zodiac boat approach to Piloto and Nena glaciers. There, sail within yards of these awe-inspiring masses of ancient ice
    Overnight: Cruise
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY 8, Saturday - Excursion to Magdalena Island and Disembarkation in Punta Arenas
    In the early morning, enjoy an excursion to Magdalena Island, home to an immense colony of more than 120,000 Magellanic Penguins. Once ashore, walk to visit the Island's Lighthouse station. Afterwards, return to Punta Arenas for disembarkation. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure
    Optional: Punta Arenas City Tour (PM)
    Overnight: Punta Arenas
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 9, Sunday - Fly to Santiago
    Transfer to the airport for your flight to the Chilean capital of Santiago. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel with the balance of the day at leisure
    Overnight: Santiago
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 10, Monday - Santiago City Tour
    This morning's sightseeing tour of Santiago begins at the city's civic center and continues to view La Moneda Palace, former home of Chilean presidents until 1958. Proceed to see the Pre-Columbian Museum, Plaza de Armas, Central Market, Santa Lucia Hill, Bernardo O'Higgins Avenue and Republica Avenue. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure in Santiago
    Overnight: Santiago
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 11, Tuesday - Depart for the USA
    Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
    Meals: Breakfast

    Optionals

    Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.

    Punta Arenas City Tour Day #8 01 May 2009 - 31 Dec 2009     $70
    01 Jan 2010 - 30 Apr 2010     $95
    Punta Arenas City Tour Visit the lookout point to view the Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego, and the city of Punta Arenas. Then, head for the main sites of town, including the Plaza Munoz Gamero, which is surrounded by mansions from the era of the great cattle dealers, and the Monument to Magellan with the native Indians (Onas) around the feet. Visit the regional Silesian Museum featuring a wonderful display on the history and habitat of the natives of the region - Yaganes, Onas, and Alacalufes. Lastly, visit the monument to the shepherd and the cemetery with its impressive mausoleums and gardens before returning to your hotel.

    Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel

    Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.

    Rates & Hotels

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    Dates & Prices Land/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise
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    2009
    Nov 21$2549$3699*
    Dec 5$2549$3699*
    2010
    Jan 9; Feb 6; Mar 6$2549$3699*
    Apr 3$2079$3249*
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      *Not Included:
      Airport taxes & fees, optional tours, and gratuities.


      Additional Information:
      Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, nor does it include flights Buenos Aires-Ushuaia and Punta Arenas-Santiago.

      Some flights depart USA and arrive South America on the same day or very early in the morning of the next day. In this case, an additional hotel night may be required.

      Flights Buenos Aires-Ushuaia & Punta Arenas-Santiago are included only when using blocked space on Lan Argentina. When flying to South America via any alternate airline, these flights must be purchased cost of $799pp (2009) or $899pp (2010).

      The route and program may vary according to weather conditions, seasonal changes, safety issues and wildlife migration patterns. Wildlife and visits listed in the itinerary are based upon optimal conditions and therefore subject to change.


      Entry Requirements:
      US citizens require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates.


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