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Setting sail from Puerto Montt, the ferry will go towards the south, passing through Puerto Chacabuco, a neuralgic point in the Austral highway, important and the only way to connect the land at Puerto Montt with the south. Located at the foot of the Northern Ice Fields, the San Rafael Lagoon has as a backdrop the great glacier wall that takes its name: the San Rafael Glacier. Large blocks of blue ice break off this glacier into the lagoon, creating an enormous garden of floating ice with different shapes and sizes. Declared by UNESCO to be a Biosphere Reserve, the San Rafael Lagoon shows the harmony of a native ecosystem where Black Necked Swans, Upland Geese, and a variety of ducks and Cormorants, united with the Coypous, Mountain Goats, Foxes, and Sea Wolves make up part of the beauty of an unexplored zone. Nothing compares to the majestic dawn that welcomes the sailors into the Lagoon; or the deafening sound of the icebergs breaking off from the glacier to feed the multicolored waters. In the middle of this indescribable scene, the passengers can go close up to the glacier in small boats and navigate through the whiteness of the floating ice and enjoy the traditional whisky with ice from the glacier.

Day 1: Puerto Montt
Participant presentation. Informative meeting at the Loading Dock, with a video presentation on security and then set sail at approximately 5:00 pm from Puerto Montt. We will sail to Calbuco, passing through the Reloncavì Inlet, the Golf of Ancud, and the Golf of the Corcovado. Dinner on board with live music.

Day 2: Aysén Fjord - Puerto Chacabuco
Breakfast and lunch on board. Sail through the Moraleda Canal, the Guaitecas Islands, Puerto Aguirre, and Caleta Andrade. Make landfall in Puerto Chacabuco. then go for a tour of Puerto Aysèn. Leave from Puerto Chacabuco for the Rafael Lagoon. Dinner on board then a party.

Day 3: San Rafael Lagoon
Breakfast and lunch on board. Sail on the Tèmpano River. Arrival at San Rafael Lagoon. Go close to the glacier in boats (If the weather conditions, safety, itinerary, day light, and other reasons permit). Lunch. Set sail from the San Rafael Lagoon to Puerto Chacabuco. Dinner and party on board.

	M/N Puerto Eden The M/N Puerto Eden is a cargo and passenger ship, built in Finland and renovated in Brazil in 1993. More details
	Ferry Evangelistas (Ex Magallanes) The Ferry Evangelistas (Ex Magallanes) is a cargo and passenger ferry, built in Japan, and renovated in Chile in the year 2000. More details

Characteristics

M/N Puerto Eden

• Length: 114 mts. (373.9 ft)
• Width: 19 mts. (62. ft)

Cabins of the Puerto Eden

The Ferry Puerto Eden it has 37 cabins, for 4 passengers each, and 16 berths. The cabins are divided into 5 categories: cabins AA - A - B - CC , and C Berths. The vessel offers roomy areas for enjoying the voyage, such as saloons, restaurant and panoramic terrace, among others.

AA Cabins: cabins equipped with 4 berths, inside private bathroom and view.
A Cabins: cabins equipped with 4 berths, outside private bathroom and view.
B Cabins: cabins equipped with 4 berths, inside private bathroom.
CC Cabins: shared cabin equipped with 4 berths, outside shared bathrooms and view.
C Berths: shared cabin berths equipped with 16 berths, outside shared bathrooms and view.

Decks of the Puerto Eden

Bridge Deck
Boat Deck
Superior Deck

Ferry Evangelistas (Ex Magallanes)

• Length: 123 mts. (403 ft)
• Width: 21 mts. (68 ft)
  

Cabins of the Evangelistas

The Ferry Evangelistas (Ex Magallanes) it has 36 cabins and 132 berths. The cabins are divided into 4 categories: 3 types of cabins, AAA - AA - A, and C Berths. The vessel offers roomy areas for enjoying the voyage, such as exterior passageways, deck, upper terrace, pub and restaurant.

AAA Cabins: cabins equipped with 2 berths, inside private bathroom and view.
AA Cabins: cabins equipped with 4 berths, inside private bathroom and view.
A Cabins: equipped with 4 berths and outside private bathroom.
C Berths: 6 sections with 22 berths each one, outside shared bathroom and view.

Decks of the Magallanes

Pub Deck
Bridge Deck
Boat Deck

The program includes

• Complete board: breakfast, lunch, and dinner (fixed menu) cooked on board, with an organized system where passengers take turns.

Notes

• The presentation will be given between 9:30 am and 12 pm approximately.
• The dates to set sail are subject to modification without previous notification.
• The times to embark, set sail, and arrive may vary and so we advise participants to make airline and other transportation reservations with consideration to time for connections.
• Blankets and towels are included.
• During the trip, there are organizers in charge of different recreational activities including competitions and formations of alliances among the participants, elections for queen, costumes, dance floor, pub, showing movies at prescheduled times, etc.
• We recommend that your clothing be informal, and athletic, including parka, hat and gloves.
• Any food or drinks not on the menu are not included. The cafeteria provides a large variety of alternatives, such as sandwiches, fast food, soft drinks, wine, beer, and cocktails. The costs are typical as with any restaurant or cafeteria in the city.
• Two pieces of luggage is the maximum permitted, however the company recommends traveling with only one piece of luggage if possible since the luggage space on the ship is limited.
• Ask about other types of cabins.
• Rates, itineraries, and routes are subject to change without previous notification.
• The AA cabins are sold as single, double, or triple.
• The A and B are sold as beds as well.

Departures

• Departures throughout May to October on Ferry Evangelista.
• Departures throughout 31st October to December on M/N Puerto Eden.

Seasons

Low Season: from March to December 2009.
High Season: from January to February 2009.

Rates

Rates per passenger.  Rates can change without any previous notice

Notes

• Rates, itineraries and routes are subject to change without previous notification.
• AA Cabins are sold in single, double or triple versions.
• A and B Cabins are also sold as beds.

Discounts

• Under 2 years 80%
• Under 12 years 20%
• Students 10% (Applies only in low season)
• Over 60 years 15% (Applies only in low season)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be written, specifying the cause and assuming responsibility of the corresponding penalty. Once the reservation has been confirmed by Gotolatin, the following charges will apply for cancellations made by the passenger, according to the program departure date:

• Between 45 and 30 working days before the beginning of the cruise:
  40% of total program value per passenger.
• Between 30 and 15 working days before the beginning of the cruise:
  60% of total program value per passenger.
• Between 15 and 0 working days before the beginning of the program: No refund.
• There are no refunds for portions of the program not used, hotel accommodations, etc.
• We recommend considering Travel Insurance for any reason.