
TIERRA DEL FUEGO
(Land of Fire)
DATES
16.11 – 27.11.2022
1 GROUP
2 last places

To organize a full-fledged sea-going expedition along the famous Tierra del Fuego was our long-standing dream. Tierra del Fuego or Land of Fire is one of the most beautiful and little-explored corners of our planet. There are still plenty of places where no human has set foot before because the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, which is 73.7 thousand sq. km, includes about 40,000 islands!

For centuries, the mysterious Land of Fire amazed explorers with its snowy mountain peaks, glaciers, unusual forests, piercing wind, and the freezing breath of Antarctica.
The name «Tierra del Fuego» was first coined in 1520, when the ships of the expedition of the Portuguese navigator, Ferdinand Magellan, (1480-1521) went around the southern tip of South America. During the transition through previously unexplored territories, Magellan saw a lot of smoke and lights flickering on the banks in the night. Concluding that these were fires of volcanic origin, he named the area Tierra del Fuego.
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As it was discovered later, the great navigator was mistaken. The people native to this land hunted with bows and arrows, fished with fire-carved harpoons made from stone, and walked around nearly naked or wrapped in skins from their prey. The climate of this region was often cool in the evenings which caused the local indigenous population to actively burn bonfires for warmth.

More than 500 years have passed and the Tierra del Fuego archipelago is still poorly explored, nigh inaccessible, and still as incredibly beautiful as it was several hundred years ago.

Snow-capped mountains and mighty glaciers, dense forests and crystal-clear lakes, thousands of islands, fjords, foxes, beavers, birds, whales, seals, landscapes of fantastic beauty, and the almost complete absence of people - all of this will make the heart of any traveler who appreciates nature and solitude flutter with joy.

We look forward to showing you this amazingly beautiful corner of virgin nature during our expedition to Tierra del Fuego from the comfort and security of our sailboats.
DATES
16.11 - 27.11.2022
THE COST
2890 Euro
GROUP
8 people × 2 Yacht

COST AND CONDITIONS
TYPE OF REST
Adventures, trekking, yachting
LEVEL OF TRAINING
Normal physical form

ROUTE

ROUTE

The cost of the expedition includes:
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Travel upon the sailboat for 12 days;
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Services of a Captain, First Mate, Sailor, and Cook;
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3 meals a day on board;
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Fuel according to the route;
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Necessary permits;
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Port dues, all necessary taxes;
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All current expenses to ensure the life of the ship;
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Life jacket (PSP), automatic type, with a harness;
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Accommodation, in a comfortable, heated cabin shared with 1 other individual;
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Bed linen, which includes a cozy duvet;
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Access to visual materials, such as nautical charts and an onboard thematic library;
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Limited access to a satellite phone. The yacht is connected by Iridium (telephone charges are not included).
The cost of the expedition does not include:
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Air fare to Ushuaia, Argentina;
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Alcoholic drinks;
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Transfers to and from the airport;
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Hotel accommodation, if necessary, before and after the expedition;
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Supplement for single occupancy;
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Visa;
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Insurance and expenses related to personal evacuation;
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Expenses for the use of satellite communications;
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Personal clothing and equipment;
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PCR tests at border crossings if necessary.
IMPORTANT!
Due to the fact that our expeditions do not include international flights to the starting point of the program, we cannot be held responsible for changes in flight conditions by airlines or airport requirements. Since our travelers fly from many different countries and cities, we never participate in the purchase of air travel and limit ourselves exclusively to advisory services in the selection of flights. Air agents or airlines from which tickets were purchased are responsible for the purchase and technical support.

ITINERARY
Day 1
16.11.2022
The expedition starts in the capital of the Argentinean Tierra del Fuego and the southernmost city on the Planet – Ushuaia. Ushuaia, in the language of the Yámana people who lived there, means «Gulf looking west.» The city is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel, which was named after the Beagle, a ten-gun Cherokee-class brig-sloop, the second ship of the British Royal Navy. On this ship, Charles Darwin made his famous journey, during which, the ship circled South America and passed through the newly discovered strait.

The city of Ushuaia itself is a rather interesting place with museums, tours, and restaurants serving local dishes. Therefore, we recommend arriving here a couple of days earlier in order to take in the sites as well as to avoid being late for the expedition due to flight delays that often occur on the flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. In the morning, we will meet in the Afasin Marina, where our ships are located. There we will have a briefing on the arrangement of life on the ship, cabins, usage of latrines and electricity.


After the briefing and introductions we immediately begin making all of the necessary and vital preparations for the trip. We will then go with the Captain to Customs where we arrange our departure from the Argentinian border. Afterwards, we head to the local market to pick up any last minute items, snacks, and drinks you may want while we navigate through these pristine and remote places.

When we return, towards the end of the day, we will have a barbecue and an evening meeting inside the cozy wardroom of the local yacht club.

After a delicious meal that our chef prepared for us, we pull up the anchor and begin our expedition! We disembark the safety of the harbor and make way for Puerto Williams, Chile. This will take about 3 to 4 hours and upon arrival we will spend the night in the marina at anchor in the yacht club of Puerto Williams.
Day 2
17.11.2022
During the first half of the day, we will be engaged in registering our ship, crew, and passengers to enter Chile. We will begin by going directly to the passport office and upon receipt of all the necessary permits and documents, we then proceed to the Chilean side of the Beagle Channel. We should reach Ferrari Bay by late evening.

Anchor. Dinner. Rest.
Day 3
18.11.2022
After a delicious breakfast prepared for us by our ship's cook, we disembark for our first short walk for an hour or two through Chilean territory. Ferrari Bay is known for its beauty. At one time there was a horse farm here, but now there is nothing but feral horses, which we will try to capture with you on our cameras or drones.

We will not stay in one place for a long time, and upon the return of the team from the shore, we raise anchor and set off to continue deeper into the Beagle Channel. Our next destination is Olla Bay where we will anchor for the night. Depending on the weather, we disembark for a walk or wait until the next day.

There is a chance to meet Chilean crab fishermen in this bay and if they are there we will try to buy the famous XL size snow crabs to cook for dinner.
