Aysen
Region & San Rafael Glacier
Catamaranes del Sur invites you on a crossing that will give you an
insight to the true spirit of Chilean Patagonia. Sailing off from
Puerto Chacabuco you will border islands, channels and fjords, the
same ones that overwhelmed Charles Darwin and Fitz Roy during their
scientific adventure around the world, as well as lush age-old forests.
The view is even more awe-inspiring with the perpendicular glaciers
that flow down over the coast creating fugitive icebergs that drift
along Témpano River. A magnificent example is the San Valentin
Glacier, located in the San Rafael National Park, our final destination.
The traditional Loberías del Sur Hotel, located in Puerto Chacabuco,
harbors all the spirit of Chilean Patagonia, making your stay in the
area so much more comfortable. The hotel was built keeping in mind
the typical architecture of the region. It has 60 cozy rooms with
cable TV and central heating, a big restaurant that features the finest
seafood and Chilean wines, a bar, games room, sauna, gym, etc.
And last but not least, Aiken del Sur Natural Park, less than 15 minutes
away from Loberías del Sur Hotel, was created with the aim
of complementing our services in the region. Developed with both tourist
and educational aims, it spans over 250 hectares and boasts a variety
of landscapes such as native forests, prairies, waterscapes such as
those on the shores of Lake Riesco, combining adventure, nature, emotion
as well as delicious regional cuisine. Special care was taken in the
preservation and conservation of the ecosystems that can be found
in it. |
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DAY 1
BALMACEDA - PUERTO CHACABUCO |
Reception
at Balmaceda airport and transfer to Hotel Loberías del Sur,
located in Puerto Chacabuco. To get there you have to cross part of
the austral route at the Aysén region, passing the beautiful
city of Coyhaique. During this tour you will enjoy a small sample
of the impressive landscape that is a part of "Cordillera de
los Andes" at the Chilean Patagonia.
Arrival at Hotel Loberías del Sur having the beautiful bay
of Puerto Chacabuco as scene. This is the hotel you will stay during
the two nights. Welcome Dinner, including appetizer, entry, second,
dessert and coffee. Overnight. |
DAY 2
PUERTO CHACABUCO - LAGUNA SAN RAFAEL - PUERTO CHACABUCO |
At 8:15
am you will be a part of an unforgettable voyage on board of the "Catamarán
Iceberg Expedition" with capacity for 70pax that will take you
across islands, channels and Patagonian fiords, until comes to the
Laguna San Rafael The quietude of its 170 kms, the floating floes
and the snowdrift with its constant and thunderous detaching of ices
of thousands of years are the principal attraction of the tour.
On board of the zodiacs you will meet moreover nearby to the snowdrift
San Rafael and the numerous floes that float around it. At the end
of the excursion you will enjoy a whisky with old-aged ice that date
back of more than 20 000 years. The anchorage will be among 2 to 3
hrs to begin the return to Puerto Chacabuco, place where you will
arrive around 9:30 pm. Transfer to our hotel and overnight. |
DAY 3
PUERTO CHACABUCO - AIKEN PARK - PUERTO CHACABUCO |
After breakfast,
we will drive through an outstanding beautiful road up to Aiken Park.
It is a half day guided tour visiting virgin forest, waterfall and
the banks of the placid transparent blue waters of Riesco Lake covering
an area of 14 square kilometres. After, you will enjoy a Patagonian
lamb barbecue in a typical "quincho" in this park. Afternoon
free to continuing visit to the park or return to the hotel. At night
farewell dinner and overnight at the hotel. |
DAY 4
PUERTO CHACABUCO - BALMACEDA |
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport to take your flight back. |
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Per person (Single Room)
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US$ 1.620
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Per person (Double Room)
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US$ 1.396
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SEASON:
From Sep 2006 to April 2007 |
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2006 Departures
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September |
16 -29
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October |
6 - 13 - 20 - 27
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November |
3 - 10 - 17 - 24
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December |
1 - 8 - 15 - 29
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2007 Departures
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January |
1 - 5 - 12 - 15 - 19- 22- 26 - 29
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February |
2-5-7-9-12-14-16 -19 -23-26
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March |
2- 9-16- 23
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April |
6 -20
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Note:
Please be sure to book internal tickets as follows:
In: LA273 - Out: LA274 |
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Children:
0-2 years old: Child must have ticket and seat is not an issue. Ticket
does not include snack
2-12 years old: pay just 75% of the full fare program |
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INCLUDED :
- All transfer from Balmaceda Airport /Puerto Chacabuco/ Balmaceda
Airport.
- Three nights lodging at the Hotel Loberías del Sur, buffet
breakfast included
- Welcome & Farewell dinners at the Hotel Loberías
del Sur.
- Full day excursion to Laguna San Rafael by catamaran, all meals
included on board.
- Breakfast *Cocktail *Lunch *Whisky with age-old ice *Tea with
cakes *Dinner *Wine Open Bar & National drinks.
- Full day excursion Parque Aiken del Sur with Patagonian lamb
barbecue
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GENERAL
CONDITIONS |
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RATES:
Rates are expressed in US dollars and the equivalent in Chilean
pesos will be the one used by Lan Chile upon confirming the reservation.
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RESERVATIONS:
A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to secure and guarantee a
reservation. Final payment must be received 30 days prior to the trip. |
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MODIFICATIONS:
Passengers can change date of trip, only once and depending on availability,
15 days prior to the trip to San Rafael Glacier Route. Past this time
limit, no changes will be accepted. |
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ENDORSMENTS:
Passengers are permitted to endorse their tickets. However, in order
to validate this, they must give the Company written notice, at least
7 days prior to departure date, stating the name of the person who
the ticket is endorsed to. |
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CANCELLATIONS:
Cancellations must be notified in writing and passengers will
assume the corresponding charges for doing so. Refunds for cancellations
will apply as follows:
o More than 30 days prior to departure date 100%.
o 30 to 20 days prior to departure date 60%
o 19 to 8 days prior to departure date 30% of value
o 7 or less days prior to departure date No refund
NO SHOW: Passengers who do not arrive at the place or time specified
on their ticket will not be liable for refund. |
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INSURANCE:
Ticket rates include individual accident insurance of up to UF
500 max., per person and medical expenses up to UF 50, for events
that occur on board the catamarans. Passengers are free to take additional
insurance should they so wish to. |
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IITINERARIES:
The Company reserves the right to modify routes, stops, scheduled
times without prior notice. Departure times must be reconfirmed by
passengers 24 hours in advance. |
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