Cruising to Patagonia
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Cruising to Patagonia
Does anyone have information about the best cruises around the cape of South America in late January/early February 1998? I'm taking my 88-year-old mother, so the accommodations must be comfortable. What will the weather be like?
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I'm making my plans for a trip in December to Torre del Paine National park in Patagonia-- no cruises though. But here's what I've found so far:
February is very busy month, summer vacations for the Chileans and Argentinians and everybody else. Make your reservations early. From what I hear, Torre del Paine is the favourite spot on land; you can touch the glaciers instead of watching them. Check if your trip includes a port stop in Punta Arenas, the park is few hours in car from there.
The beaches in the north (Valparaiso, Concepcion, etc.) get VERY crowded that time of year.
Have a good time.
Pete
February is very busy month, summer vacations for the Chileans and Argentinians and everybody else. Make your reservations early. From what I hear, Torre del Paine is the favourite spot on land; you can touch the glaciers instead of watching them. Check if your trip includes a port stop in Punta Arenas, the park is few hours in car from there.
The beaches in the north (Valparaiso, Concepcion, etc.) get VERY crowded that time of year.
Have a good time.
Pete
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there is a cruise company who works at the patagonic channels. Its internet homepage is www.australis.com They have a small cruise ship but very comfortable
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Dear Rona;
there is a travel-broker who made travel arrangements for me and my friends on trip like the one you are planning to have early next year.
should you find it suitable, I can provide you their phone and address or ask them to contact you, whatever you wish. Regards. Carlos
there is a travel-broker who made travel arrangements for me and my friends on trip like the one you are planning to have early next year.
should you find it suitable, I can provide you their phone and address or ask them to contact you, whatever you wish. Regards. Carlos
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Orient Cruise Lines ship the Marco Polo offers the best standard of accomodation. It is a full blown cruise ship with ice strenghtened hull that cruises Antarctica and also rounds cape Horn. Better move fast as it books up a long time in advance, you may get a cancellation spot.
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Orient Cruise Lines ship the Marco Polo offers the best standard of accomodation. It is a full blown cruise ship with ice strenghtened hull that cruises Antarctica and also rounds cape Horn. Better move fast as it books up a long time in advance, you may get a cancellation spot.
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Updating the issue for the knowledge of other interested people. I think Patagonia region and specially Torres del Paine Park and also cruises on this zone offer amazing landscapes and adventures. <BR>For specific information do not hesitate to contact me.