OPTIONALS
IN CHILE
THERMAS
DE PUYUHUAPI-PATAGONIA
Patagonia
is powerful, fascinating and mysterious. In this solitude of the Americas, in a
land that continues untamed, and where nature remains pristine, you will
discover one of the best-kept secrets: PUYUHUAPI HOTEL & SPA.
Within this lush vegetation along the banks of Dorita Bay, emerge this unique
place where exist the perfect equilibrium of sophisticated and premeditated
simplicity.
All you are looking for is here giving you the chance to begin every day a
revitalizing experience: you can discover the verdant rainforest, take
excursions to the Queulat National Park, go bike riding on the Carretera Austral
or sail in kayaks through the fjords. You can delight in trying the exquisite
regional cuisine and our selection of Chilean wines.
At our Spa three different waters converge: sea water, thermal water and water
right from the waterfall, and you can enjoy the benefits of all three in one
place.
An excursion on the modern PATAGONIA EXPRESS completes the program, cruising
through the fjords until reaching San Rafael Lagoon and its amazing glacier
4
days/3 nights
Departs
Saturdays or Tuesdays
Day
01 Saturday or Tuesday:
Balmaceda-Chacabuco-Puyuhuapi
Reception in Balmaceda airport. We begin the tour through the Aysen
region, crossing during 45 min Patagonian pampas to reach the city of Coyhaique.
Along the way we are likely to spot pairs of caiquenes (wild goose)and flocks of
bandurrias (storks) through the tall grasses. The vast remains of burned over
forests are vestiges of the region’s recent colonization period. After a short
visit to the city, we continue on, following the Simpson River until we reach
Puerto Chacabuco (1:15 hr), where the PATAGONIA EXPRESS catamaran waits to take
us on a 5-hour cruise through the southern fjords and channels to reach our
destination: the TERMAS DE PUYUHUAPI, HOTEL & SPA. Welcome! (L, D)
Day
02 Sunday or Wednesday: Termas de Puyuhuapi, Hotel & SPA
The hotel offers thermal outdoor pools at the edge of the sea, paths for walks
through the cold forest, visits to the Queulat National Park with its Hanging
Glacier, bicycle trips along the Austral Road, or, if you wish, you can explore
the Dorita Bay in boats or kayaks.
The SPA’s facilities are complete. Enjoy its large hydro massage pool,
Jacuzzis, spring-water fountain, and steam sauna, and then reap the benefits of
thalasso therapy sessions, relaxation massages, and facial and other treatments.
The staff of Puyuhuapi has prepared a variety of activities to make your stay a
unique experience. (B,L,D)
Day
03 Monday or Thursday: Puyuhuapi-San Rafael Lagoon-Chacabuco
Your day begins early. At 7:00 am you will board the PATAGONIA EXPRESS catamaran
and begin the journey through the austral fjords on the way to the San Rafael
Lagoon. The 7-hour trip is a sheer delight to the senses: the transparency of
the waters, the majesty of the Andes Mountains wrapped in lush forests, the play
of light interwoven through the clouds, and sometimes... encounters with playful
dolphins.
Sailing through a number of channels, we finally reach the Tempanos River, which
leads us to the San Rafael Lagoon, home to a millenarian glacier. Experience it!
After a visit of approximately 2 hours, we begin our return trip, arriving in
Puerto Chacabuco around 10:30 pm, where we will be transferred to the hotel in
this port. (B,L,D)
Day 04Tuesday or Friday:Chacabuco-Balmaceda
After breakfast, our bus takes us back along the route that follows the Simpson
River, from Chacabuco to Coyhaique and then on to the airport in Balmaceda
(approx. 2 hours). (B)
HOTELS
RATES PER PERSON SEP. 2007 - Call us 1-800-327-0080
NOT
INCLUDED: LOCAL AIRFARE.
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CALAMA/TATIO
GEYSERS/SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA,CHILE
4
Days/3 Nights. Daily departures
Day
01 -ARRIVE CALAMA:
Reception
at the airport in Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, through the
Domeyko Mountain range. In the afternoon, a visit to the valley of the Moon.
Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. (D)
Day
02 -ATACAMA:
Visit
the museum in San Pedro, the indigenous stronghold of Quitor, the artisan
village of Toconao and a soft walk through the Jeria Valley, finally a visit ot
the Atacama Salt Flat with its deposits, mineral formations and great white salt
mantle. Also, good chance to see Pink Flamingos nearby at the Chaxa lagoon.
Return to the hotel. (CB, Box lunch, D).
Day
03 -TATIO GEYSERS:
About
05.00 AM our tour starts with a fascinating journey uphill to the wonders of the
El Tatio Geyserfield, an amazing spectacle of steam fumaroles and spouts of
water emerging from the depth of the earth.......... After box lunch we will
return to San Pedro de Atacama. (CB, Box lunch,D)
Day
04 -DEPART ATACAMA
Transfer
to the airport in time to continue your vacation. (CB).
HOTELS
RATES PER PERSON 2007
Rates
subject to change at any time. All services in seat in car. A 5 day/4 night
program is available upon request. Have your travel agent call Tara Tours inc.
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FJORD
CRUISES - THE SKORPIOS II, & III
SKORPIOS
II, built in 1987, is the largest touring vessel built
in Chile, offers great comfort, wide corridors, game rooms, bars and large
dinning room for 150 passengers. Elegant accommodations distributed on four
decks with private bathrooms, background, music, telephone, carpeted throughout,
comfortable berths, illumination, heating and ventilation; they are all lined
with the zone’s most noble timber. It is fitted with the most modern
navigation and telecommunications systems and it is 210 feet long.
SKORPIOS
III, the latest one built in 1994-95 features the most
advance design and performance characteristics of international naval
engineering, navigation equipment and communication systems, approved by ABS
(American Bureau of Shipping). It has 5 decks with single and double cabins,
most of them outside cabins with lower beds and king beds. It carries 125
passengers and it’s about 190 feet long.
FOOD
AND DRINKS ON BOARD: One of the highlights of this
cruise, besides the fantastic scenery, is the excellent food and very good
service on board. Delicious fresh seafood and other local and international
dishes make the cruise a delightful vacation. (Includes alcoholic drinks and
famous Chilean wine).
DEPOSITS/PAYMENTS:
A deposit of 50% of cruise rate is required upon verbal confirmation, full
payment is due not later than 45 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATIONS:Cancellation
fees will be levied on the following basis: Up to 35 days to departure:
US$100.00 per person 34/20 days prior to departure: 25% cruise rate plus $50.00
per person./ 19-15 days prior to departure: 75% cruise rate plus $50.00 per
person. / 10 days or less prior to departure: 100% cruise rate forfeited.
MN
SKORPIOS II
THE
CLASSIC ROUTE NAVIGATION PROGRAM
PUERTO MONTT / LAGUNA SAN RAFAEL/ PUERTO MONTT
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS (Saturday to Friday)
Day 01 Saturday: 11:00 hrs. - Sail from the Puerto Montt Skorpios
Terminal. Navigate through the archipelago of Llanquihue. Sighting of the city
of Calbuco. Ancud Gulf, Chiloé archipelago, crossing of the Corcovado Gulf at
midnight.
Day 02 Sunday: 08:00 hrs. - Navigation through the Moraleda &
Ferronave Canals, arrival at Puerto Aguirre at 11:00 hrs. The stopover in this
fishing village will be for one and a half hours. 12:30 hrs. - sail through the
Ferronave, Pilcomayo & Costal Canals. At approximately 21:30 hrs - anchor in
the Hualas Fishing Village or Puerto Leopardes, 20 miles from the San Rafael
Glacier.
Day 03 Monday: Cut through the San Rafael bay, Témpanos channel and Lagoon,
dropping anchor two kilometers from the Glacier. Excursions in motorboats
between the multicolored glaciers, weather permitting. In the afternoon, the
vessel moves closer to the Glacier. In
the evening, departure to Quitralco Fjord.
Day 04 Tuesday: - Anchor at the Quiltralco dock. After breakfast the
passengers can take thermal baths in waters of 30º - 36ºC, in open-air and close
pools. If the climate permits excursions in motorboats are available within the
Fjord. - Sail towards Chiloé, navigating through the
Moraleda and Pérez Norte Canals
.
Day 05 Wednesday: 08.00 hrs. - Navigating through the Leucayec Canal,
there is a partial view of Melinka, in the Chonos Archipelago, an island that in
times past was refuge to notorious pirates. Cross the Corcadova Gulf and sail
along the east coast of Chiloé, anchor and view optional, if the climatic
conditions permit, in Quellón or Queilen & continue navigation through the
Yal Canal and Castro Inlet, arriving at the beautiful city of Castro.
Day 06 Thursday: Castro. After breakfast passengers can visit
the handicraft markets, the museum, the Church and walk along the streets of
this picturesque city. Optional tours to the city of Chonchi, a distance of 18
kms. are available. Return to the Skorpios and sail through the Castro Inlet &
the Lemy, Dalachaue, Ouicaví and Cabuco Canals. Farewell dinner. Late night
arrive at Puerto Montt.
Day 07 Friday: 08:00 hrs. - Anchor at the Tenglo Terminal dock. Disembarkation
SKORPIOS III -THE
KAWESKAR EXPLORERS ROUTE
Day 1 Saturday
Reception of passengers at Punta Arenas airport, transfer to the Skorpios
office. Check-in. During the afternoon, transfer by bus to Puerto Natales,
arriving at 19.00 hrs. aprox to the Skorpios Terminal. Embarkation. 20.00 hrs.
Welcome drink and dinner on board.
20:30 hrs. Ship sets sail from Puerto Natales, navegating the Patagonian
Channels, Kirke Narrowness, Channel Morla Vicuña, Seno Unión.
Day
2 Sunday
During the morning, we will continue navigating through the Sarmiento Channel,
Pitt Channel and Concepción Channel. 19.00 hrs. Arrival to the Antrim Fjord.
Dinner on board. Dancing Party.
Day 3 Monday
08.00 hrs Visit to Pío XI Glacier, navegating in front of the glacier, the
biggest of South America, with a surface of 1263 km2, belonging to the Bernardo
O’Higgins National Park, the biggest national park in Chile.
12.30 hrs Ship weighs anchor from Seno Eyre and Grappler Channel. 16.30 hrs
arrival to Puerto Edén, disembarkation in botes. Two hours excursion, visiting
this village, located in Wellington Island. It’s first inhabitants were the
kaweskar or alacalufes aborigines. This village doesn’t have any streets, only
footbridges, were it is possible to take a walk arround town and go up to a
viewpoint. Ship sets sail at 18.30 hrs from Puerto Edén, navigating through the
Paso del Indio and Paso del Abismo.
Day 4 Tuesday
09.00 hrs visit to the Calvo Fjord were we will be able to appreciate four
glaciers, of different shapes and colors. Excursions in “Hercules” boats (icebraker
motorboats). Boats gets close to the Calvo Glacier, only if the weather
conditions allow so. 13:00 hrs Ship set sail.
During the afternoon, navigation through the Peel Fjord. Visit to the Asia and
Amalia Fjord. 18.00 hrs Ship sights land in Villarrica Creek, trips on boats, if
the weather conditions allow so. 23.00 hrs Ship sets sail.
Day 5 Wednesday
09.00 hrs Visit to the Montanas Fjord were we will be able to see five little
glaciers that hook of from the hills to the sea.Walking towards the glacier
Bernal.
16:00 hrs Ship sets sail from the Montanas Fjord, cross of the Kirke Narrowness,
during the night, the ship casts anchor at Seno Ultima Esperanza. Farewell
Dinner and Ball.
Day 6 Thursday
Navegating Seno Ultima Esperanza, 08.30 hrs arrival at Skorpios Terminal in
Puerto Natales. 10.00 hrs passengers disembark, transfer by bus to Punta Arenas.
End of our services
ADDITIONAL NIGHT ON ARRIVAL FOR
THIS PROGRAM KAWESKAR EXPLORERS ROUTE
Passengers that have decided to take the additional night, have a courtesy tour
on saturday, prior to departure to the Torres del Paine National Park and visit
to the Milodon Cave.
Price per person US$135.-
Friday
Reception of passengers at the Punta Arenas Airport, transfer to the Skorpios
office. Check-in.
17:00 hrs. Transfer by bus to Puerto Natales, arriving at 20:00 hrs.
20:15 hrs. Passengers embarkation. Welcome drink and dinner on board.
Saturday
09:00 hrs. Departure by bus to the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales. Arrival
to the Milodon Cave. One hour visit. Tour continues torwards the Torres del
Paine National Park. Visit to Laguna Amarga and Torres del Paine. Arrival to the
water fall Río Paine. Head torwards Nordenskjold viewpoint, sightseeing of the
Cuernos del Paine. After this, we will go to the Lago Pehoé viewpoint. Return
to Puerto Natales, visiting Lake Sarmiento, aproximately, at 16:00 hrs. This
excursion includes pic-nic type lunch. Arrival to Skorpios Terminal in Puerto
Natales at 18:00 hrs. Dinner on board.
.....Then continue with regular itinerary...Saturday to
Thursday....
SEASONS
TARIFFS FOR M/V SKORPIOS
Rates per person
SKORPIOS
1. Both itineraries 4 & 5 days will visit San
Rafael Glacier
Note:
Children rates (1 to 5 years old):free (6 years old and up):
Low
season: Sep.06-27; Apr.4-May 09
Shoulder season: Oct.04 to Dec.13 (including departure of
Dec.13)
High
season: Dec.20 to Feb.21, 2009
Catamaranes
del Sur
Discover the magic of Aysen and the Chilean Patagonia with Catamaranes del Sur.
The project includes the hotel Loberias del Sur, located in Puerto Chacabuco,
and one of the best hotels in the Chilean Patagonia from Puerto Montt to Punta
Arenas; the Private Park Aiken del Sur with perfectly marked and maintained
trails to explore the cold Patagonian Forest and, of course, the excursion to
the San Rafael Glacier (on selected scheduled guaranteed departures – see
below) onboard modern catamarans, each with 2 zodiac boats for a closer view to
the impressive glacier and millennial ice.
Schedule Guaranteed Catamaran Departures to San Rafael Glacier
*2007 departures (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays)
TO BE ADVISED
*This are
actual days of departure for the Catamaran to see San Rafael Glacier....you must
arrive one or two days earlier at hotel Loberias del Sur.
For
rates call us 1-800-327-0080
Suggested Programs:
AIKEN DEL SUR
4 days / 3 nights
Departures: Daily year round
Program Includes:
Meet and greet at Balmaceda Airport and transfer to Puerto Chacabuco
and the hotel Loberias del Sur.
Welcome dinner at the hotel.
3 nights accommodation at the hotel including taxes and daily buffet
breakfast and dinner. The last night of your stay you’ll be
treated with a special farewell dinner.
Full day excursion to Hacienda Patagonica including farm tour,
horseback riding, box lunch, snacks and local multilingual guide.
Full day guided visit to the private Aiken del Sur Park for you to
enjoy the cold Patagonian forest on perfectly marked and maintained trails.
Today’s experience will include a typical barbecue “Quincho” lunch at the
part.
Transfer from the hotel to Balmaceda’s airport for your departure
flight
Suggested flights for the program:
Arrival Flight: LA 273
Departure Flight: LA 074
Rates Per person TO BE ADVISED
Single Room
Double Room
GLACIER PROGRAM
4 days / 3 nights
Departures: Selected dates September through April.
Departures
above to the San Rafael Glacier.
Program Includes:
Meet and greet at Balmaceda Airport and transfer to Puerto Chacabuco
and the hotel Loberias del Sur.
Welcome dinner at the hotel.
3 nights accommodation at the hotel including taxes and daily buffet
breakfast and dinner. The last night of your stay you’ll be treated with
a special farewell dinner.
Full day guided excursion to the San Rafael Glacier on modern high
speed catamaran including meals on board, open bar and
whisky with millennial ice.
Full day guided visit to the private Aiken del Sur Park for you to
enjoy the cold Patagonian forest on perfectly marked and
maintained trails. Today’s experience will include a typical barbecue
“Quincho” lunch at the part.
Transfer from the hotel to Balmaceda’s airport for your departure
flight
Suggested flights for the program:
Arrival Flight: LA 273
Departure Flight: LA 074
Rates Per person TO BE ADVISED
Call
us 1-800-327-0080
Single Room $
Double Room $
ICE & ADVENTURE PROGRAM
5 days / 4 nights
Departures: Selected dates September through April.
Departures
above to the San Rafael
Glacier.
Program Includes:
Meet and greet at Balmaceda Airport and transfer to Puerto Chacabuco
and the hotel Loberias del Sur.
Welcome dinner at the hotel.
3 nights accommodation at the hotel including taxes and daily buffet
breakfast and dinner. The last night of your stay you’ll be treated with
a special farewell dinner.
Full day guided excursion to the San Rafael Glacier on modern high
speed catamaran including meals on board, open bar and
whisky with millennial ice.
Full day guided visit to the private Aiken del Sur Park for you to
enjoy the cold Patagonian forest on perfectly marked and
maintained trails. Today’s experience will include a typical barbecue
“Quincho” lunch at the part.
Full day excursion including box lunch and snacks at your selections
from the following choises:
- Hacienda Patagonica and horseback riding
- Fly fishing at Rio Simpson
- Kayaking at Lago Riesco
Transfer from the hotel to Balmaceda’s airport for your departure
flight
Suggested flights for the program:
Arrival Flight:
Departure Flight:
Rates Per person TO BE ADVISED -
Call
us 1-800-327-0080
Single Room $
Double Room $
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