Chile : Cruises : Catamaranes del Sur

Glacier Express Program

Catamaranes del Sur, invites you to explore a unique natural world in a rough, hidden land of highly unusual geographic panoramas. Here awaits a richly varied, stunning landscape with exotic wilderness, glaciers, rivers, lakes, and age-old ice; an astonishing natural stage on the planet’s last frontier.

Day 1
- Transfer Balmaceda airport to Hotel Loberías del Sur in Puerto Chacabuco.
- Welcome drink.
- Welcome dinner.
- Hotel accomodation.

Day 2
- Coffee and cookies and the morning.
- Full day excursión Laguna San Rafael in Catamarán.
- All inclusive services in Catamaran, open bar.
- Zodiac excursion (depends the climatic conditions)
- Hotel accomodation.

Day 3
- Breakfast buffet
- Half a day excursion in Parque Aiken del Sur. Lunch with local food. *(Min. 6 Pax.)
- Transfer to Balmaceda airport.

Included Excursions

San Rafael Lagoon.
During the tour you can admire islands, channels, Patagonian fjords, glaciers that run perpendicular to the coastline, and several waterfalls that altogether offer the visitor an unimaginable spectacle. Approaching the Lagoon to what is known as Punta Elefantes and San Rafael Bay, a large quantity of birds, numerous reefs, and icebergs that travel away from the Tempano River are the highlight of the area. Finally, as we near the stillness of the 170 km2 (106 mi2) that form the San Rafael Lagoon, we will be able to appreciate the main attraction which is the San Rafael Glacier and its surrounding icebergs. Equally impressive is the thunderous sound made from the ice that loosens and breaks off of the Glacier, crashing into the water. At the end of our zodiac boat excursion we will taste a delicious whiskey or pisco served with the age-old ice and then head back to Puerto Chacabuco.

Aikén del Sur Private Park
Aikén del Sur Private Park is set amidst unique and magnificent natural surroundings. Noteworthy is the long and luxuriant shore of Lake Riesco renowned for its placid, crystal-clear blue waters, as well as the natural prairies, forests and wide variety of local fauna. This Park offers the proper facilities and safe environment for exploring the untouched landscape of the Chilean Patagonia. Three Natural Trails equipped with footbridges, lookout points and resting-places, which through the use of tutorial stations, give visitors an insight to the biogeographical history of the region. Breathtaking views of the lake, river, hills, and nearby mountains as well as the chance to spot some of the local birds such as the "chucao" and "hueta", are among the main attractions.

On board the Chaiten Catamaran you will tour the unparallel attractions in the Aysén region, where you can enjoy your marvelous surroundings sitting comfortably inside or from the deck, if you seek to be more one with nature. The food on board is first-class, always faithful to the quality of a fine international fare, and in accord with the environment that unfolds around you. The large parlor on the second deck offers the visitor a splendid view and a large bar where you can taste fine Chilean wine.

Characteristics

Chaiten Catamaran

Inclusions

• Transfers Balmaceda Airport / Hotel Loberías del Sur / Balmaceda Airport.
• Welcome drink.
• Welcome dinner at Hotel.
• 2 nights of accommodations at the Hotel Loberías del Sur in Puerto Chacabuco with breakfast buffet.
• Navigation in catamaran to Laguna San Rafael with zodiac excursion among the icebergs, all meals on board, open bar and whisky with age old ice.
• Fully day visit to Aiken del Sur Private Park, tour with bilingual guide and lunch.

Program Do Not Include

• Airfare.
• Tips.

Notes

• To exit the Catamaran, passengers must arrive before 7:30 pm in Puerto Chacabuco pier. Leaves at 8:00 a.m. sharp. Rates and itineraries are subject to change without notice.
• Zodiac excursions among the ice are subject to weather conditions.
• Patagonian lambs roast, in Aiken Park minimum of 6 passengers.

Rates

Rates per passenger in America Dollar.

Hotels Information

Loberías del Sur Hotel
Loberias del Sur Hotel, located in Puerto Chacabuco.

• 60 rooms.
• Restaurant.
• Bar, entertainment room, cafeteria.
• Spa Ventisquero: sauna, heated pool, gym.
• Business center and conventions.
• Internet Wi Fi.