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PATAGONIAN FRONTIERSArgentinA And Chile by lAnd & SeA
November 8-23, 2019
This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited,
six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award.
16 days from $7,982 total price from Miami($7,195 air, land & cruise inclusive plus $787 airline taxes and fees)
A Special Small Group Tour for Alumni and Friends of Arizona State University
Dear ASU Alumni and Friends,
Travel with us on an exciting 16-day journey through Patagonia to discover the remarkable diversity of southernmost South America. On this special small group tour, you will visit vibrant cities, explore stunning national parks, and cruise through Southern Patagonia’s spectacular waterways.
Your odyssey begins in Buenos Aires with a city tour to explore Palermo’s parks and mansions and the colorful bohemian district of La Boca, as well as a tango performance. Then you fly south to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost urban center, where you board the M/V Stella Australis for a four-night nautical exploration of Southern Chile’s channels and glaciers, ending in Punta Arenas. Experience the jagged peaks, ice-blue glaciers, and turquoise lakes of breathtaking Torres del Paine National Park during a three-night stay. Your tour concludes with two days in the Chilean capital of Santiago.
We are pleased to share this departure with alumni and friends of Washington University in St. Louis. Space is limited to just 24 guests in total from both schools, and will fill quickly. Please register today to guarantee your place on this memorable tour of Patagonia!
Sincerely,
Christine K. Wilkinson, ’66 B.A.E., ’76 Ph.D. President & CEO, ASU Alumni Association Senior Vice President and Secretary of the University Managing Director, Trustees of ASU
THE ASU RESERVATION FORM: PATAGONIAN FRONTIERS
Enclosed is my/our deposit for $_________ ($500 per person) for ____ person(s) on Patagonian Frontiers departing November 8, 2019. I/We understand the final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA, or by personal check. Please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., and send, with completed reservation form, to: Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., Attn: Special Interest Groups, One Newton Place, 275 Washington Street, Suite 300, Newton, MA 02458. You may also call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at 888-370-6765.
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Pre-Tour “Iguazu Falls” Option: Please sign me/us up q
Please Note: The undersigned has read the schedule of activities for Patagonian Frontiers, November 8-23, 2019, and agrees that their signature below represents acceptance of the General Terms & Conditions.
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Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. The balance of the program price must be paid to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. Final payment is due 95 days prior to departure and is payable by check or credit card.
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 2: Arrive Buenos Aires After arriving in this lively city this morning, we transfer to our hotel to rest (rooms are ready for our early arrival). After time to relax, we meet our fellow travelers and tour director at a briefing about the journey followed by a welcome dinner. B,D
Day 3: Buenos Aires Highlights of today’s city tour include the lovely mansions and parks of Palermo and the colorful bohemian district of La Boca. Tonight we visit one of the city’s top tango houses for dinner and a performance. B,D
Day 4: Buenos Aires Today is at leisure. B
Day 5: Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Embark Ship We fly today to Ushuaia, Argentina, the world’s southernmost urban center. After lunch on our own and time at leisure in this windswept city, late this afternoon we embark our ship. Early evening we set sail through the Beagle Channel. B,D
Day 6: Cruising – Cape Horn/Wulaia Bay Today we see up close one of the world’s last unspoiled fron- tiers as we sail through Murray Channel and Nassau Bay to Cape Horn National Park, perhaps glimpsing sea lions and Antarctic fur seals along the way. At the spot where the Atlantic and Pacific merge, the sheer promontory of Cape Horn rises some 1,400 feet from the roiling waters below. This afternoon we take a guided walk along sheltered Wulaia Bay. B,L,D
Day 7: Cruising – Pia Glacier/Garibaldi Glacier We awaken this morning in Pia Fjord, home of the stunning Pia Glacier. Later we board inflat able Zodiacs and go ashore for an up-close look at the glacier, a tumbling wall of ice that extends from the mountain-tops down to sea level. After lunch on board, we drop anchor for a shore excursion to Garibaldi Glacier, one of only three glaciers in Patagonia gaining mass. Here we have the opportunity to hike through the Magel lanic forest, passing glacial waterfalls and view-points overlooking the glacier and fjord. B,L,D
PAtAgoniAn FrontierSArgentina and Chile by Land & Sea16 days from $7,982 total price from Miami($7,195 air, land & cruise inclusive plus $787 airline taxes and fees)
E njoy the rare privilege of face-to-face encounters with two of the world’s last great frontiers: the majestic fjords and glaciers of Southern Patagonia, on
a small-ship cruise; and the stunningly dramatic scenery of Torres del Paine on a three-night stay at the park. Along with visits to Buenos Aires and Santiago, we discover the remarkable diversity of South America.
Tour membership limited to 24 alumni and friends
Cover photo: We spend two full days exploring unspoiled Torres del Paine National Park.
Avg. High (°F) Nov DecBuenos Aires 76 82Torres del Paine 54 57Santiago 78 83
AtlanticOcean
Pacific Ocean
Santiago
Punta Arenas
Torres del Paine
CHILE
Ushuaia
DestinationAirMotorcoachCruiseExtension (air)Entry/Departure
ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires
Cape Horn
Iguazu Falls
Small Group Tour Highlights
Buenos Aires sightseeing • Argentine dinner and tango show • Four-night Southern Patagonia cruise • Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, Strait of Magellan • Three-night stay in Torres del Paine with excursions • Santiago tour-ing • Home-hosted dinner with Santiago families
Day Itinerary Hotel Rating1 Depart U.S. for Buenos Aires
2-4 Buenos Emperador Hotel Deluxe Aires Buenos Aires
5-8 Patagonia M/V Stella Sup. First cruise Australis ship Class
9-11 Torres Hotel Rio Serrano First Class del Paine
12 Punta Hotel Cabo de First Class Arenas Hornos
13-14 Santiago Hotel Atton Sup. First Vitacura Class
15 Santiago/Depart for U.S. (overnight flight)
16 Arrive U.S.
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.
Day 8: Cruising – Agostini Sound/Águila Glacier This morning we cruise through several channels to enter spectacular Agostini Sound, where we see massive glaciers flowing down the mountainside. Later we take inflatable Zodiacs to Águila Glacier, which we approach via the shore of a lagoon. B,L,D
Day 9: Cruising – Magdalena Island/Punta Arenas/ Torres del Paine Early this morning we visit Magda-lena Island, home to an immense colony of more than 120,000 Magellanic penguins. We take some time to observe the penguins and also to visit the lighthouse that to this day guides ships navigating through the Strait of Magellan. Then we return to Punta Arenas, where we board our motorcoach for the six-hour journey to Torres del Paine. We reach our lodging early this evening and dine there tonight. B,L,D
Day 10: Torres del Paine National Park Today we encounter breathtaking Torres del Paine, a 700-square-mile World Biosphere Reserve and one of the most unspoiled and beautiful nature preserves on Earth. We spend the day exploring this unparalleled landscape of jagged peaks, ice-blue glaciers, turquoise lakes, rushing rivers, and thunderous waterfalls. A highlight: our visit to mag nificent Lago Grey, site of massive Grey Glacier and of the hotel where we stop for lunch. B,L,D
Day 11: Torres del Paine National Park We see more of Torres del Paine’s pristine wilderness today, enjoying a box lunch amidst the dramatic scenery. Highlights include visits to the crystalline Amarga and Azul lagoons, and the glacial waterfall Cas-cade Rio Paine. Clear days at Laguna Azul present panoramic vistas of the park’s namesake, the three massive granite Paine Towers. Throughout the day we’re sure to see some of the park’s only permanent residents: 106 species of birds and 26 species of
mammals, including the beloved guanaco. We dine together tonight at our hotel. B,L,D
Day 12: Torres del Paine/Punta Arenas We travel by motorcoach today to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival we transfer to our hotel in the city center. B,L,D
Day 13: Puerto Arenas/Santiago We fly today to the Chilean capital, where we enjoy a city tour.
Your Tour Price Includes
• Round-trip air transportation Buenos Aires/Iguazu Falls, inclusive of airline taxes and fees
• 2 nights’ accommodations at Loi Suites Iguazu Hotel (Superior First Class)
• 3 meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited representative• Private motorcoach/van transportation• Included sightseeing: Iguazu Falls National
Park (Argentine side of the falls) with viewing opportunities
• Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Land only guests: $1,095 total price
November 6-9, 2019
Iguazu Falls2 days/2 nights
for $995 total priceSingle Supplement: $295
Discover the magnificence of one of the world’s iconic landmarks
and great natural wonders.
Pre-Tour Option
We see snowcapped mountain peaks, cascading rivers and waterfalls, glaciers, and mirrored lakes.
Tonight we are dinner guests in the homes of gracious Santiago families. B,D
Day 14: Valparaiso Today we encounter the old port of Valparaiso, a one-time fishing village now Chile’s third largest city and cultural heart. En route we visit a local winery for a private tour and tasting. Tonight we celebrate our adventure at a farewell din-ner at a local Santiago restaurant. B,D
Day 15: Santiago/Depart for U.S. After a morning at leisure, we enjoy an afternoon visit to the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, known for its art and artifacts from Chile and across the Americas. Then we have time to explore on our own. From here we transfer to the airport for our overnight flights to the U.S. B
Day 16: Arrive U.S. We arrive in the U.S. this morning and connect with our return flights home.
Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all
flights within Argentina and Chile• 13 nights’ accommodations: 4 nights aboard M/V
Stella Australis (Superior First Class); 9 nights in Deluxe, Superior First Class, and First Class hotels
• 33 meals: 14 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 12 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all
entrance fees• Open bar service (wine and select liquors) on
board ship• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private motorcoach transportation throughout the trip• All port taxes and national park fees• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,
airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Tour Departs: November 8, 2019Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.
Miami $7,982
Orlando, Tampa $8,282
Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston,
$8,382
Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington, DC
Denver, Detroit, Phoenix, $8,482
Portland (OR), Seattle
Land Only (transfers not included) $6,995
Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in a Category B outside cabin on Deck 2 (Magellan) forward, and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $787, which are subject to change until final payment is made.
Single travelers please add $3,295. All prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.
Upgrade to Category A outside cabin on Deck 2 (Magellan): $695; Category AA outside cabin on Deck 3 (Tierra del Fuego): $895; Category AAA outside cabin on Deck 4 (Cape Horn): $995
Business Class upgrade on round-trip international flight in addition to the costs above: $3,195 per person. Upgrade is subject to availability and pricing is subject to change.
Please note: This trip involves considerable walking on uneven terrain in a natural environment. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy the tour to the fullest.
For reservations and information, pleasecall Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at:
888-370-6765Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Eastern Time
M/V Stella Australis
Built: 2010
Decks: 5
Cabins: 100 (all outside)
Length: 292 ft
Width: 48 ft
We visit Buenos Aires’ colorful La Boca district on Day 3.
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