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Patagonia's Chilean Fjords Chilean Fjords Tulane Alumni Travel CRRUISINGUISING PAATAGONIATAGONIA’S CHHILEANILEAN FJJORDSORDS C AAPEP E H OORNR N ◆ G LLACIERA C I E R A LLLEYL E Y ◆ T OORRESR R E S D EELL P AAINEI N E N AATIONALT I O N A L P AARKR K ◆ S TTRAITR A I T OOFF M AAGELLANG E L L A N ◆ B EEAGLEA G L E C HHANNELA N N E L ◆ S AANTIAGON T I A G O October 15 to 26, 2017 Dear Tulane Traveler: “It is scarcely possible to imagine anything more beautiful than the beryl-like blue of these glaciers,” wrote Charles Darwin, awestruck by the unique iridescent blue-green ice while cruising southern Argentina and Chile in 1833. From the legendary Tierra del Fuego archipelago to magnifi cent glacier-studded fjords and sweeping pampas grasslands, you too can experience the extremes and contrasts of this spectacular tip of South America— Patagonia—which crosses the Andes Mountains from the Pacifi c to the Atlantic. On this exclusive land and sea journey, retrace the travels of Darwin and Ferdinand Magellan in southern Chile, a wild landscape still virtually untouched even more than a century after the fi rst European settlers. Discover extraordinary Santiago and the stunning diversity of Patagonia, and travel through the magnifi cent Glacier Alley to the tip of Cape Horn, the “edge of the world.” In the bustling cities of Santiago and Punta Arenas, discover a unique mix of native and European cultures and an impressive array of architectural styles. Visit an award-winning winery in Santiago, enjoy stunning views of the snowcapped Andes, and walk the Plaza de Armas and its 19th-century mansion-lined square in Punta Arenas. Travel into the vast expanse of Patagonia to see sparkling glaciers, unique wildlife and the iconic mountain peaks of Torres del Paine National Park. Follow in the wake of Darwin and HMS Beagle, aboard the expedition ship M.V. STELLA AUSTRALIS, designed specifi cally for cruising the magnifi cent waterways of southern Patagonia, where the mountains meet the ocean. The Chilean fjords offer, among their hidden islands and narrow channels, some of the world’s best viewing of tidewater glaciers, subantarctic woodlands and marine wildlife—Andean condors, humpback whales, Peale’s dolphins and rare Chilean dolphins. Cruise through two of the most historically signifi cant passages in world exploration—Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan— an awe-inspiring and unforgettable experience. An onboard team of multilingual expert naturalists will enrich your expedition with their in-depth knowledge of the region’s history, natural wonders and wildlife. The ship is equipped with Zodiac landing craft for excursions to observe glaciers up close as they crack and calve; the unique local wildlife, like Magellanic penguins, elephant seals and cormorants; and traces of the Yámanas, the original settlers of Wulaia Bay. Join us for this incredible voyage of a lifetime to the southern edges of the world. Book now while Early Booking Savings and space are still available! For Tulane, James E. Stofan Vice President for Alumni Relations Please contact our tour operator, Thomas P. Gohagan & Company (1-800-922-3088), directly for any assistance with planning your trip. http://tulane.edu/alumni/travel/ UNESCO TTorresorres deldel PPaineaine World Heritage Site NNationalational PParkark Cruise Itinerary PUUERTOERTO Air Routing NAATALESTALES Land Routing AAtlantlantic IIguazúguazú EEasteraster OOceacean While sailing toward Indonesia’s fabled IIslandsland FFallsalls PUUNTANTA Spice Islands in 1520, Portuguese explorer BUUENOSENOS SAANTIAGONTIAGO A AIIRESRES ARRENASENAS Ferdinand Magellan discovered what would N I T later be known as the Strait of Magellan. E L N I SStraittrait ooff rra d Along the south side of the strait, amid E Tie el F H u G MMagellanagellan eg the world’s southernmost forests, CCHILE o TTorresorres ddelel R TTuckerucker IIsletslet smoke rose from numerous native PPaineaine AARGENTINA AAinsworthinsworth Selk’nam campfi res, and so PUUNTANTA BBayay PPiaia ARRENASENAS USSHUAIAHUAIA GGlacierlacier USSHHUAIA Magellan initially named this Beagle Channel island Tierra del Humo, “land of smoke,” GGlacierlacier WWuulaia Bay PPacificacific OOceancean AAlleylley which Spain’s King Charles V changed to the more poetic Tierra del Fuego, “land of fi re.” The northern side of the strait came to be known as Patagonia, “land of giants,” for the mythically CCapeape HHororn tall indigenous inhabitants Magellan and his men encountered. Three centuries later, HMS Beagle became the fi rst ship to completely sail east to west through its namesake channel, which separates the main island of Tierra del Fuego from the smaller islands that stretch down to Cape Horn. This was the Beagle’s second voyage to Patagonia, now under the command of Admiral Robert FitzRoy and with young naturalist Charles Darwin on board. Experience the same wonderment of these intrepid explorers as you cruise through these mesmerizing landscapes that still look much as they did when Magellan discovered them nearly 500 years ago. So as not to spoil Patagonia’s unsurpassed beauty, the M.V. STELLA AUSTRALIS is fi tted with the latest technology to meet environmental regulations and leave minimal impact on the navigation routes. Your crew and naturalist guides ensure that the group’s carbon footprint is neutral, both on board and ashore. Santiago, Chile Punta Arenas Explore Santiago, Chile’s vibrant and The capital of Chile’s Magallanes modern capital in the foothills of the province, historic Punta Arenas overlooks snowcapped Andes Mountains. Tour the the Strait of Magellan and is the gateway to highlights of the city’s native and traditional Patagonia and the Antarctic. During the European-infl uenced architecture city tour, admire the Napoleonic and culture. Visit the outstanding architecture and 19th-century mansions collections in the Museo Chileno lining the Plaza de Armas. de Arte Precolombino. Take in the Puerto Natales stunning views of the city and surrounding Unfolding before you as you journey into mountains from atop San Cristóbal Hill. the heart of Patagonia is a vast horizon Then, enjoy a scenic transfer through of rugged, beautiful countryside against the Maipo Valley to visit the famous, a backdrop of snowcapped mountains, 130-year-old Santa Rita Winery. A local where sheep, guanacos and the expert will guide you through the endangered lesser rhea roam. vineyard and a wine tasting. PPhotohoto tthishis ppage:age: MMarvelousarvelous AAinsworthinsworth BBayay iiss a ssecludedecluded ccoastaloastal iinletnlet aamongmong tthehe CChileanhilean ffjordsjords aandnd iiss ffeded bbyy tthehe mmeltwatereltwater ooff MMarinelliarinelli GGlacier.lacier. CCoverover pphoto:hoto: TThehe iiconicconic CCuernosuernos ((horns)horns) ddelel PPaineaine ttowerower ooverver LLakeake PPehoéehoé iinn TTorresorres ddelel PPaineaine NNationalational PPark.ark. Originally inhabited by the Tehuelche people for thousands of years, the town of Puerto Natales later served as a major transit point for the sheep and coal Atlantic th Ocean industries of 20 -century Patagonia. Delight in the beauty and charms of this region at the Hostería Estancia Río Penitente Patagonian sheep ranch, today a a preserved Victorian farmhouse owned Tierr del F ue go by descendants of Scottish pioneers. Here, enjoy a traditional lunch and a sheep herding USHUAAIAIA Beeagleagle CChannelhannel demonstration. Your Five-Star Magdalena Island in the Strait of Magellan has been Wulaaiaia BBayay accommodations are in designated a national nature reserve as an important Magellanic penguin breeding site. THE SINGULAR PATAGONIA, one of the fi nest, most unique hotels in Cape Horn Torres del Paine National Park South America and recognized as a South America’s fi nest national National Monument of Chile. park and National Geographic’s Nearby in Milodón Cave, 1890s German fi fth most beautiful place in the world, pioneer Herman Eberhard discovered the this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve prehistoric remains of a 13-foot giant sloth. is a majestic wonder of nature. Torres del Paine is a pristine reservoir I TINERARY of magnifi cent glaciers, lakes, dramatic Day ◆ EASTER ISLAND PRE-PROGRAM OPTION mountain ranges and an abundance of distinctive wildlife—ostrich-like rheas, 1 Depart the U.S. pumas, the endangered South Andean 2 SANTIAGO, CHILE deer and guanacos, the predecessor to 3 SANTIAGO llamas and alpacas. From the shores of 4 SANTIAGO/Fly to PUNTA ARENAS Grey Lake, admire the inspiring views 5 PUNTA ARENAS/PUERTO NATALES of the Torres del Paine Massif and 6 TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK Grey Glacier. Enjoy lunch in the park with spectacular views of its signature 7 PUERTO NATALES/PUNTA ARENAS/ mountaintops, the massive, three-peaked Embark M.V. STELLA AUSTRALIS Cordillera Paine. 8 AINSWORTH BAY /TUCKER ISLET 9 PIA GLACIER/GLACIER ALLEY/ Cruising the Chilean Fjords BEAGLE CHANNEL On board the small expedition ship 10 CAPE HORN/WULAIA BAY M.V. STELLA AUSTRALIS, cruise the channels and straits of Tierra del Fuego, 11 USHUAIA, ARGENTINA/Disembark ship/ formed by the southern end of Fly to BUENOS AIRES/Depart for the U.S. the great Andes mountain range. 12 Arrive in the U.S. Amid amazing scenery, observe vivid ◆ BUENOS AIRES AND IGUAZÚ FALLS blue tidewater glaciers up close and POST-PROGRAM OPTION see a vast array of wildlife, including elephant seals, cormorants, skua birds and A gaucho, or Patagonian cowboy, herds sheep near Magellanic penguins. Hostería Estancia Río Penitente in Puerto Natales. Located in the seldom-visited Alberto de Agostini National Park, the coastal inlet Ainsworth Bay is fed by the retreating tidewater Marinelli Glacier and is home to a colony of elephant seals. In a Zodiac, make a landing on the shores to walk among the broadleaf trees in the subantarctic Magellanic forest and to see the dramatic environmental effects of tens of thousands of beavers, descendants of the original 20 that were imported from North America in 1946. Experience the grandeur of Chile’s tidewater Pia Glacier up close aboard Zodiac excursion vessels with the ship’s naturalists.
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