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GLACIERS, FJORDS AND WILDLIFEAN EPIC ALL VEGAN VOYAGE

CAPE HORN &PATAGONIA

12 - 20 April 2020FROM PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE

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Santiago

Buenos Aires

SOUTH AMERICA This unique cruise will take you to the end of the world. Venture

into a mountain-fringed maze of channels and islands in the Chilean fjords, exploring by Zodiac and on foot.The light blue hue of century-old glaciers, the moody grey of the meandering fjords, the mist of the raging waterfalls and the dark green of ancient Boreal forest provide the perfect stage for a colourful all-vegan exploration of one of the most isolated places on earth.Hearing the ancient glaciers immensity moving forward will take your breath away!

SOUTHERNMOST REGION OF THE WORLDThe visual feast of the region’s theatrical coastline is unreal. The region is heavenly for photographers and nature / wildlife lovers.The endless pink sunsets and oddly shaped clouds make it all the more dramatic. Encounter celebrated treasures, like the legendary Beagle Channel and Cape Horn. Glide into fjords and inlets beneath walls of blue ice; hike on shore in dense forests and along pristine shorelines with naturalists; and watch for humpback whales, elephant seals, South American sea lions and Andean condors.

Embarkation in Punta ArenasCarlos III IslandDe Agostini Sound, Aguila Glacier & Condor GlacierGaribaldi Glacier & Pia GlacierUshuaia, Argentina & Puerto Williams, ArgentinaCape Horn & Wulaia BaySeno ChicoParry Glacier & Almirantazgo BayMarta Island; disembarkation in Punta Arenas

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Day 1: Punta Arenas Check in at 1385 O'higgins Street (Arturo Prat Port) between 13:00 and 17:00. Board at 18:00. After a welcoming toast and introduction of captain and crew, the ship departs for one of the remotest corners of planet earth. During the night we cross the Strait of Magellan and enter the labyrinth of channels that define the southern extreme of Patagonia. The twinkling lights of Punta Arenas gradually fade into the distance as we enter the Whiteside Canal between Darwin Island and Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego.

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Embarkation in Punta ArenasCarlos III IslandDe Agostini Sound, Aguila Glacier & Condor GlacierGaribaldi Glacier & Pia GlacierUshuaia, Argentina & Puerto Williams, ArgentinaCape Horn & Wulaia BaySeno ChicoParry Glacier & Almirantazgo BayMarta Island; disembarkation in Punta Arenas

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MAP OF YOUR EXPEDITION

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Welcome to Carlos III Island and the Francisco Coloane Maritime Park (protected area for scientific research). We will stay the whole morning in the area in order to experience Humpback whales as they regularly breach and slap the water with their tail and pectorals. You will be able to get ‘up close and personal’ with these magnificent creatures via our well-equipped Zodiac boats as well as receive lectures and a deeper insight from a passionate whale specialist.

There are two sea lion colonies in the area and - if we are lucky - we can observe these along with the whales as we journey through headlands and fjords.

For bird lovers there is plenty to see as the area is home to a variety of bird species. The most abundant are the black-browed albatross, Magellanic penguins, skua, cormorants, giant petrels, red-headed vultures, Chilean skuas and Condors among others.

In the afternoon, we will navigate towards the beautifully remote Regorio Glacier at Santa Ines Island.

Day 2: Carlos III Island

After nightfall we enter the Beagle Channel and sail westward along the southern edge of Tierra del Fuego into a watery wonderland protected within the confines of Alberto de Agostini National Park. Rounding the Brecknock Peninsula at the western extreme of Tierra del Fuego, Ventus Australis is, for a brief time, exposed to the open Pacific. We then navigate a zigzag route through the Cockburn Channel, Magdalena Channel and Keats Fjord to reach scenic De Agostini Sound. Named after an Italian Salesian priest who worked among the region's indigenous people during the first half of the 20th century, De Agostini Sound is flanked by numerous glaciers and sheer saw-toothed peaks reminiscent of Torres del Paine. Our shore excursion this morning is Águila (“Eagle”) Glacier, which hovers above a placid glacial lagoon surrounded by primeval forest. After a Zodiac landing on the beach, passengers hike around the edge of the lagoon to a spot near the base of the frozen facade. Condors can sometimes be seen winging high above, but there is always abundant bird life around the lagoon. This landing provides the perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of Patagonia's sub-Antarctic rainforest and to see how the power of nature has molded the spectacular landscape. The huge and rarely visited Condor Glacier in Agostini Sound will be the highlight in the afternoon. We will be able to see the glacier up close on zodiacs, and also watch out for the Andean condors that gave the glacier its name. The Andean condor is the largest flying bird in the world, weighing up to 15kg and with a maximum wingspan of 3.3m.

Day 3: De Agostini Sound Aguila Glacier - Cóndor Glacier

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PIA Glacier PIA Glacier PIA Glacier

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Garibaldi Glacier Garibaldi Glacier Garibaldi Glacier

Making our way further west along the Beagle Channel, we enter another long fjord and drop anchor near Garibaldi Glacier for another shore excursion. Garibaldi is one of only three glaciers in Patagonia gaining mass rather than staying the same or slowly shrinking. This time we hike through virgin Magellanic forest to a glacial waterfall, a towering wall of ferns and moss, and spectacular viewpoints looking down on the glacier and fjord. The walk is demanding - very steep, negligible trail, rough footing - and not for everyone. For those who choose to stay onboard, our captain will point the bow towards the beautiful sky blue Garibaldi Glacier so everyone can enjoy the panoramic view from the upper decks.

Flowing down from the Darwin Mountains and Darwin Ice Sheet are a number of impressive tidewater glaciers, most of them named after European countries - Holland, Italy, Germany, Spain and France. In amongst this frozen league of nations we enter the narrow Pia Fjord and board the Zodiacs for a shore excursion to Pia Glacier. No one knows for certain how the hulking glacier got its feminine moniker, but one theory says it was named for princess Maria Pia of Savoy (1847-1911), daughter of the Ital ian king. After disembarking we take a hort hike to gain a panoramic view of the spectacular glacier, which extends from the mountaintops down to the sea or a longer much more difficult walk up a lateral moraine of the old Pia Glacier.

Day 4: Garibaldi Glacier and Pia Glacier

Founded in 1884 and one of the original points of contact between the indigenous Yámana and European cultures. Its name derives from the Yámana word for 'penetrating bay' and it's surrounded by the southernmost Andes peaks. With around 65,000 inhabitants, Ushuaia is the second largest city in Tierra del Fuego (after Rio Grande). Among its highlights is the Prison at the End of the World, a former penitentiary that is now a maritime museum, Antarctic collection and memorial to those once incarcerated there. The city is also good for shopping (especially locally made chocolate) or hanging out in its many cafes. Lunch will be provided on the ship. The port can easily be reached on foot.

In the afternoon, we disembark in Puerto Williams, the southernmost town of the world. Here we can stroll around the city, or for example visit the museum Martin Gusinde.

Day 5: Ushuaia - Puerto Williams

During the early morning hours, we cruise across Nassau Bay into the remote archipelago that includes Cape Horn National Park. Weather and sea conditions permitting, we shall go ashore on the windswept island that harbors legendary Cape Horn. In the afternoon we drop anchor at historic Wulaia Bay, one of the few places in the archipelago where the human history is just as compelling as the natural environment. After a visit to the Australis-sponsored museum in the old radio station -- which is especially strong on the Yámana people and European missionaries in the area - passengers have a choice of three hikes (of increasing degrees of difficulty) that ascend the heavily wooden mountain behind the bay. On all of these you will be strolling through an enchanted Magellan forest of lengas, coigües, canelos, ferns, and other endemic fauna to reach a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the bay.

Day 6: Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay

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Seno Chico Seno Chico Seno Chico

Today we will sail the Cockburn Canal to anchor in Seno Chico. Our adventure begins in the Zodiac boats with which we will enter the Alakalufe Fjord where we can see beautiful waterfalls, and the Piloto and Nena glaciers. The intense blue color of the Piloto glacier will attract attention, due to its compression and age. We will learn the formation of the glaciers and their influence in the geography of the Patagonian channels.

Day 7: Seno Chico Piloto & Nena Glaciers

Early in the morning we will reach Almirantazgo Bay. We will take a walk from the mouth of a river going North, entering the sub-Antarctic forest and finally reaching a glacial waterfall. On our way back, we will see several beaver dams. Finally, we will take a ride on the Zodiac boats in order to observe elephant seals, cormorants and other birds while we go back to our cruise ship.

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

Day 8: Almirantazgo BayParry Glacier

After an overnight cruise that takes us back into the Strait of Magellan, we anchor off Marta Island, which lies about halfway between Tierra del Fuego and the Chilean mainland.Perched in the middle of the legendary Strait of Magellan, Isla Marta harbors a colony of more than a thousand Patagonian sea lions (Otaria flavescens) as well as copious bird life. Among other species that inhabit the tiny island are Cormorants, Skuas, Austral seagulls, Antarctic pigeons and the occasional elephant seal. Marta's male sea lions can weigh up to 800 lbs (360 kg) and grow to more than 9 feet (3 meters) in length. After a short sail south along the strait, disembarking at Punta Arenas is scheduled for around 11:30 AM.

Day 9: Magdalena Island & Punta Arenas

equipment required for expeditions

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EQUIPMENT - BE PREPARED


the Deck PlanVentus AustralisThe 210-guest Ventus Australis is a new expedition vessel cruising in Chile's famed Patagonia region. Similar to her sister ship, Stella Australis, she features vegan gourmet dining with an all-inclusive bar, three lounges, expansive open top deck and 100 spacious cabins with large windows for admiring the spectacular southern scenery. Designed to maneuver Patagonia's narrow fjords and glacial channels, Ventus Australis features the latest regulations regarding safety at sea and protecting the marine environment. With ample-sized windows and 180-degree-views, the aft lounge - named for an indigenous people of Tierra del Fuego - is just the place to take in the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel's spectacular Glacier Alley as you sail away the vegan way on the new Ventus Australis. When you ultimately do want company, the ship’s open bar Darwin Lounge is the place to swap stories with like-minded guests from far-flung places.The Darwin Lounge has nearly 360-degree views which means that during one of the evening nature/culture lectures guests' attention may be drawn away at the sighting of a whale or a pod of dolphins swimming merrily alongside the Ventus.

COMFORT & ELEGANCE

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AccommodationThe 100 Ventus Australis spacious cabins consist of six categories, all with lower beds, a large picture window, private bathroom, heating, closet and safe deposit box. 96 cabins measure 177 square feet, while the 4 Superior cabins on the Cabo de Hornos and Tierra del Fuego Decks measure 220 square feet.

When the ship is sailing, there's an almost dreamy quality to life onboard thanks to the big picture windows that are a feature of every lounge and of the cabins; with no electronic interference, you just find yourself staring out at the stunning scenery for hours.

YOUR FLOATING HOME - SWEET DREAMS

aaa Superioraaa Superior€3399,00 PP€3399,00 PP

aaa Superior€3399,00 PP

AA TwinAA Twin€2249,00 PP€2249,00 PPAA Twin

€2249,00 PP

A MatrimonialA Matrimonial€2099,00 PP€2099,00 PP

A Matrimonial€2099,00 PP

b twinb twin€1899,00 PP€1899,00 PP

b twin€1899,00 PP

AAA Superior:Wonderfully spacious and airy, measuring 220 square feet in size, with ample room for storage and relaxation.

Well positioned for access to the Sky Lounge and Darwin Lounge

The best view on board, due to their height on the ship, and the huge floor to ceiling picture window.

Large king sized beds measuring 1.8m x 1.98m.

A/bSpacious cabins measuring 178 square feet

Slightly smaller windows on this deck measuring 1.45m x 1.20m

Twin or double beds

AASpacious cabins measuring 178 square feet

Views from large windows measuring 1.45m x 1.37m

Twin or double beds

Among the best in class anywhere on the planet, the new Ventus Australis expedition ship offers a level of comfort, safety and efficiency rarely found in such remote places. Spacious cabins feature cozy beds, full bathrooms and panoramic views of the Patagonian nature unfolding outside. The pampering continues in the dining room with all vegan buffet breakfasts and plant-based lunches and multiple-course dinners that blend continental and Chilean cuisine. The all inclusive bar features a wide selection of liquors, excellent Chilean wines and local craft beers, as well as the cruise lines trademark Calafate Sour. Our guests have access to a library with extensive literature on Patagonian flora, fauna and history, as well as board games and other onboard entertainment and Vegan Travel activities. During the cruise learn about the flora, fauna, history, geography, glaciology and ethnography of the legendary Patagonia region, through interesting lectures given by the Ventus Australis Expedition Team, which will take place on board (with audio-visual support) as well as on land. Daily Zodiac rides (included) are offered to take everyone ashore for such excursions as seeing a colony of Patagonian Sea Lions, visiting Cape Horn National Park or hiking near a glacier or into a rugged rain forest. During Zodiac trips through the fjords, there's a chance of spotting southern elephant seals

and other amazing animals.

ONBOARD & ASHORE

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From home-cooked favourites to gourmet culinary creations, our talented vegan chefs are set to create mesmerizing dishes that will please any palate.

Finally, vegan cooking and gastronomic indulgence are no longer a contradiction. As a guest on our all-vegan expedition cruise, all of our delicious vegan food and all beverages are included, so you can completely relax and enjoy the adventure, and treat yourself to our gourmet specialties from morning to night.

A highlight has to be the dinner. This vegan experience features a simply irresistible four or five-course menu with gourmet appetizers, mouth-wateringly good mains and decadent desserts that are just waiting to be devoured.

Unlike other cruises that have limited vegan options, our cruise boasts a wealth of nutritious delights and tempting treats that are all completely free of animal products.

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Prices 2020 ALL-VEGAN EXPEDITION CRUISE TO CHILE & PATAGONIA

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Oceanview Stateroom

Oceanview Stateroom

Oceanview Stateroom

Large Superior Oceanview Stateroom

SUPERIOR OCEANVIEW STATEROOM

Large Superior Oceanview Stateroom

GUEST 1

€2,099.00

€2,249.00

€2,799.00

GUEST 2

€2,099.00

€2,249.00

€2,799.00

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1 bed in a 2-bed oceanview Stateroom

1 bed in a 2-bed superior oceanview Stateroom

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€2,099.00

€2,249.00

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Our expedition cruise provides the perfect experience for the solo traveller with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere on board. You will holiday with like-minded individuals who also share a passion for vegan travel, making it a great value for you to experience Chile and Patagonia and meet new friends along the way.

Solo Travelers – We match you with a roommate!

3rd PERSON SHARING - €999.00

Pricing & Availability


џ Eight nights aboard in your choice of stateroom, all with private bathrooms and fine vegan organic toiletries

џ Ship exclusive to Vegan Travel

џ Vegan fine dining (full board)

џ Welcome & Farewell cocktail

џ Open bar: All alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages

џ Nightly entertainment

џ All shore excursions and expeditions

џ Enrichment lectures and talks

џ Cooking demonstrations

џ Vegan Travel Cruise Director to guide and assist

џ All taxes, port charges and fees

ALL-INCLUSIVE FOR YOU

Inclusions

Punta Arenas - Getting There

Punta Arenas is located in Extreme South of Chile. Punta Arenas' Aeropuerto Presidente Ibá is 20km (12 miles) north of town, and, depending on the season, it's serviced with up to 10 flights per day from Santiago.

From Santiago, Chile

International flights land in Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago International Airport). Sky and LATAM airlines (among others) fly to Punta Arenas with a flight duration of 3 hour 25 minutes.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina

International flights land in Ministro Pistarini International Airport, Buenos Aires (Ezeiza International Airport, EZL). From there, fly to Rio Gallegos International Airport, Argentina, (RGL) - also known as Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport. Then take a bus to Punta Arenas, Chile.

Flight Bookings

We recommend to use Kayak and / or skyscanner for finding and booking your flights.

Vegan Travel will offer a group flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas and from Punta Arenas to Santiago.

HOW TO GET TO PUNTA ARENAS

DIRECTIONS

Santiago

Buenos Aires

SOUTH AMERICA

Punta Arenas


With a population of more than six million people, Santiago is one of the largest cities in Latin America. Experience the best of this capital city with us.

Pre-Cruise: 2 nights in Santiago

Day 1 (10 April 2020): Arrive in Santiago and check into your hotel. Half-day city tour; dinner in town (included).

Day 2 (11 April 2020): Full Day Tour: Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 3 (12 April 2020): Transfer to Santiago Airport for your flight to Punta Arenas. Breakfast included.

Post-cruise: 3 nights in Puerto Natales

Day 1 (20 April 2020): After disembarkation, transfer to Puerto Natales; dinner in town (included).

Day 2 (21 April 2020): Full Day Tour: Torres del Paine National Park. Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 3 (22 April 2020): Full Day Tour: Torres del Paine National Park. Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 4 (23 April 2020): Transfer to Punta Arenas Airport for your flight to Santiago. Breakfast included.

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