Tar Heel Travel
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From sweeping pampas grasslands to magnificent, glacier-studded fjords and the legendary Tierra del Fuego archipelago, experience the extremes and contrasts of Patagonia, with its breathtaking scenery and incredible wildlife. Go ashore at majestic Cape Horn to stand at the “edge of the world” overlooking the legendary Drake Passage, and traverse the low-lying tundra for unmatched panoramic views.
Among hidden islands and narrow channels, experience some of the world’s best viewing of subantarctic woodlands and marine wildlife — Andean condors, humpback whales, Peale’s dolphins and rare Chilean dolphins. Cruise aboard the expedition ship Ventus Australis, specifically designed to navigate these beautiful waterways. During your journey, an onboard team of expert naturalists will enrich your expedition with their in-depth knowledge of the region’s history, natural wonders and wildlife. Extend your adventure with the Easter Island pre-tour extension option and/or the Buenos Aires and Iguazú Falls post-tour extension option.
Day 2 - Santiago, Chile
Day 3 - Santiago
Day 4 - Fly to Punta Arenas | Puerto Natales
Day 5 - Puerto Natales
Day 6 - Torres del Paine National Park
Day 7 - Puerto Natales | Punta Arenas | Embark Stella Australis
Day 8 - Ainsworth Bay | Tucker Islets
Day 9 - Beagle Channel | Pia Fjord | Glacier Alley
Day 10 - Wulaia Bay | Cape Horn
Day 11 - Usuaia | Disembark ship | Fly to Buenos Aires | Depart for home city
Day 12 - Arrive home city
Base Price: $8,210, per person, based on double occupancy
- Single supplement fee of 160% for categagory A cabin, all other cabin categories are 200%.
- Airfare additional, flight from Santiago to Puerto Natales included in cost.
Discounts available:
- Save $500 per person with Special Savings, through March 11, 2025.
- Save $500 person with Full Payment Discount*, through March 11, 2025
- *Must pay in full at the time of booking to receive discount
Inclusions:
- 2 nights in Santiago, Chile at the Hyatt Centric Las Condes, 3 nights in Puerto Natales at the Hotel Costa Australis and 4 nights aboard the Stella Australis.
- 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 6 dinners, including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; nonpremium liquor, house wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the cruise, complimentary house wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages at meals during the land portion of the program.
- See brochure for full details.
- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.
- Please contact us if you have questions about this trip or group travel. We're happy to help in any way we can.
- Phone: (877) 962-3980 (If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number and email.)
- Email: travel@unc.edu
- All inquiries and room requests are answered in the order in which they are received.
- If you are ready to request a reservation, please submit your reservation request form.
- If you wish us to hold a room for 2 business days, please send us the passenger's names, address, phone number and email. This information must be provided in order to hold a room.