Expedition from Valparaiso to Ushuaia with HANSEATIC inspiration - INS2820
About This Itinerary
Humankind dwarfed by the scale of nature: narrow and winding waterways take you to unimaginably glorious natural sites with majestic glaciers and an impressive diversity of wildlife. Spectacular route through Chile's northern and southern fjords, XXL landscapes such as the Torres del Paine National Park, and observations of rheas, guanacos and condors exceed expectations.
Areas Visited
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Valparaiso/Chile, departure 20.00 hrs
Departure from Valparaiso, Chile at 20.00 hrs.
Day 2: Relaxation at sea
Relaxation at sea.
Day 3: Chile's northern fjords (Isla de Chiloe, Puerto Montt, cruising in the northern fjords, Caleta Tortel, Puerto Eden, Pio XI Glacier)
Great adventures of discovery as your small expedition ship explores Chile's northern fjords. New facets surprise at every turn: towering mountain landscapes, unique glaciers and diverse cultural encounters. Includes Isla de Chiloe, Puerto Montt, cruising through the northern fjords, Caleta Tortel, Puerto Eden, and Pio XI Glacier.
Day 4: Chile's northern fjords (continued)
Continuation of exploration in Chile's northern fjords.
Day 5: Chile's northern fjords (continued)
Continuation of exploration in Chile's northern fjords.
Day 6: Chile's northern fjords (continued)
Continuation of exploration in Chile's northern fjords.
Day 7: Chile's northern fjords (continued)
Continuation of exploration in Chile's northern fjords.
Day 8: Chile's northern fjords (ended)
Last day of Chile's northern fjords segment.
Day 9: Chile's southern fjords (El Brujo Glacier, Puerto Natales, Kirke Narrows, Strait of Magellan, Almirantazgo fjord, cruising the southern fjords)
Very few continents have such spectacular nature, such fascinating flora and fauna: your small, manoeuvrable expedition ship can demonstrate its advantages in the narrow waterways of the southern Chilean fjords. Includes El Brujo Glacier, Puerto Natales, Kirke Narrows, Strait of Magellan, Almirantazgo fjord, and cruising through the southern fjords.
Day 10: Chile's southern fjords (continued)
Continuation of exploration in Chile's southern fjords.
Day 11: Chile's southern fjords (continued)
Continuation of exploration in Chile's southern fjords.
Day 12: Chile's southern fjords (continued)
Continuation of exploration in Chile's southern fjords.
Day 13: Punta Arenas/Chile, 06.00 – 22.00 hrs
Follow the route taken by the first person to sail around the world and be welcomed by Punta Arenas in the middle of the famous Strait of Magellan. In Chile's southernmost city, you will be surrounded by colonial flair and the pioneering spirit of the golden age of seafaring.
Day 14: Garibaldi Glacier/Chile
Cruising off the Garibaldi Glacier reveals the beauty of nature in all its glory. Even from a distance, you can see the ice masses that extend to the water. In bright, shimmering shades of blue and with a play of light that changes the mood by the second.
Day 15: Relaxation at sea/Passage through the Beagle Channel/Chile
During the passage through the Beagle Channel, Chile's nature offers several spectacular highlights – and the famous 'Glacier Allee' truly lives up to its name. The ship's deck is your front-row seat for the gripping natural spectacles of the mighty calving ridges: five tidewater glaciers line the waterway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Day 16: Ushuaia/Argentina, arrival 06.00 hrs
Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina at 06.00 hrs. Charter flight to Buenos Aires.
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
All landings and rides in the ship's own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)
Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps
In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin
International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)
A complimentary selection of soft drinks
Harbour and airport fees
Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (Personal training for an additional charge)
OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)
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- Expedition from Valparaiso to Ushuaia with HANSEATIC inspiration - INS2820
- Expedition from Valparaiso to Ushuaia with HANSEATIC inspiration - INS2820
- Expedition from Valparaiso to Ushuaia with HANSEATIC inspiration - INS2820
- Expedition from Valparaiso to Ushuaia with HANSEATIC inspiration - INS2820
- Expedition from Valparaiso to Ushuaia with HANSEATIC inspiration - INS2820
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