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PRE & POST TOURS Chile: General Information CLIMATE As a result of its extension and topography, Chile has all climates. In the north is the desert, very warm and dry throughout the year, without rains. The coast presents an annual average temperature of 18°C, whereas in the plateau the average temperature fluctuates between 10°C and - 5°C at night. The central region is tempered. December, January and February are the driest and warmest months, with temperatures that surpass 30 °C. The coldest period is the winter that goes from June to August, where the valleys are always green due to the irrigation of a great amount of small rivers that flow from the Mountain Range of the Andes. In the south the climate is cold in winter (April to September), with small climatic variations during the day and the night, which is remarkably calm during the summer. In Patagonia the climate is variable, determined by its latitude, which corresponds to a region of less influence of the sun, marked by the strong sea influence that regulates the temperature and by the strong winds that blow from the South Pacific. On Easter Island, the climate is marine subtropical. June and August are the months of lowest temperature with an average of 18°C. February is the warmest month of the year with an average of 24°C. It frequently presents tropical rains being May the rainiest month. The island is very luminous and multiple rainbows usually take place. SEASONS Spring (September 21 to December20) Summer (December 21 to March20) Fall (March 21 to June 20) Winter (June 21 to September 20) Chile: General Information TIME CHANGE From the second Saturday of October to the second Saturday of March, Chile has 4 hours earlier than in central Europe and the same hour than in Miami. During the rest of the year, 6 hours earlier than in central Europe and 1 hour earlier than in Miami. VISAS Although it is always advisable to collect information about the obtaining of visas previous to a trip, when arrival to Chile all passengers must pass through the international police check and present their identification documents (either an Identification Card or passport) and the visa stamp (depending on the country where you are coming from) When entering Chile the international police give tourists a Tourist Card (Tarjeta de Tourismo), a non-transferable and personal document, which lasts for 90 days and can be extended for a further 90 days. Tourists must hand in the tourist card when they leave the country. The extension of this card can be requested in Regional Intendancies, in the Foreign Office. RECIPROCITY TAXES All passengers with Passports from Australia, Canada, United States and Mexico must pay a reciprocity tax before going through International Police. Australia U$ 61 Canada U$ 132 United States U$ 131 Mexico U$ 23 Enquires by telephone (56 2) 6901063 Chile: General Information CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Passengers have the right to enter with – free of customs duties and taxes- merchandise that makes up travel luggage , travel items ( suitcases, bags, personal effects), clothing items, ornaments, electrical toiletry appliances, items for personal use ( alarm clock, camera, portable type writer and calculator), appropriate for the use and normal needs of a person. Objects exclusively used for the practice of their profession or trade, as long as they are used, portable, for manual use, simply made, that do not need to be installed for their normal use and correspond to the profession or trade of the traveller. A quantity that does not exceed, per adult ( over 18 years of age), 400 cigarettes, 500 grams of pipe tobacco, 50 cigars, 2,5 litres of alcoholic beverage. Excluded from the concept of luggage are: Household furniture, Household goods, crockery, linen and paintings, Musical instruments, Apparatus, electrical or electronic appliances, and their spare part, office equipment. SANITARY FORMALITIES On entering the country, you must declare the following: Milk, butter, cream and cheese. Fruit, vegetables and fresh vegetables. Meat of any kind, cured meats, sausages. Seeds, grains, Nuts and fruit dried or dehydrated. Fruit, ornamental, and forestry plants or parts of them: branches, sticks, bulbs and others. Flowers, dried flowers and garden plants. Soil. Wood and bark. Insects, snails and others. Bacteria and fungus for scientific investigation. Bees, honey and beeswax. Animal semen, biological products and veterinarian medicines. Small animals and pets (dogs, cats, others). Birds. Live species, products or sub-products of these, made from wild fauna. It is important to bear in mind: To make a sworn statement that is untrue is a crime and is punishable by law , with a minor prison sentence of a minimum of 61 days to a maximum of 3 years; declining to fill out the form will be penalized with a fine. Chile: General Information HEALTH Vaccines are not necessary. It is suggested to be precautious with the water you drink, raw vegetables and seafood. Some problems as mountain sickness can be experienced in the plateau. The best prevention for these symptoms is a gradual exposure to height, light food, a lot of liquid and, if necessary, some type of medicine available in pharmacies for these problems. The private system of medical attention (clinica), is within the international standards, also payable through medical insurances acquired abroad. CURRENCY The official currency is Peso. Coins of $1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 are in circulation; Bills are of $ 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 20.000. The currency exchange has been relatively stable during the past few years, fluctuating between $ 450 and $480 for 1 American dollar. In the airport the exchange houses operate the 24 hrs. From Monday to Sunday. In the main commercial centers the exchange houses operate even on Sundays. Banks also exchange currency only from Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 14:00. It is advisable not to exchange with people in the street. All the credit cards are accepted, Visa, MasterCard, Diners and American Express. In remote places like Patagonia, payments with credit card are not always accepted. Traveler's checks in dollars are accepted everywhere in the country. Automatic Teller machines: They are easy to find, generally in the banking and exchange areas, they can also be found in Gas stations, pharmacies, malls and supermarkets. Tourists can use an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) if it has the „Cirrus‟ or „Plus‟ logo, these also show that the ATM is bilingual. The ATM‟s only dispense money in national currency. Chile: General Information TRANSPORT Air Transport: Modern commercial airlines offer daily flights to the main cities of the country. Interurbans Buses: In Santiago there are 4 bus terminals that serve national and international destinations. They run daily and it is possible to choose economic services or more costly services, which are more direct and more comfortable. Ask about the different classes: clásico (classic), semi-cama(semi-reclining seat), executive, cama (fully-reclining seat) and premium. Tur Bus Station Terminal: Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 3750, Metro Universidad de Santiago (line 1). Phone: (56) 2 2707500 Santiago Bus Station Terminal: Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 3850, Metro Estación Central (line 1). Phone: (56) 2 3761750 Los Héroes Terminal: Tucapel Jiménez 21, Metro Los Héroes (línea 1). Phone: (56) 2 4200099 San Borja Terminal– Northern Terminal: San Borja 184, Metro Estación Central (line 1). Phone: (56) 2 7760645 Metro: It has 85 stations, covers a surface of 84,4 kilometers, the Metro stations are distributed in 5 lines that run across the City from east to West and North to South. Opening hours are from 6:30 to 23:00 Monday to Friday, 6:30 to 23:00 Saturdays and Sundays and Holiday 8:30 to 22:30. During the day different fares are charged, depending on the time you wish to use it. Urban Buses: In Santiago the main mode of public transport is the „Transantiago‟. Which covers entire journey not just individual legs of journeys. There is an electronic card system which can be purchased in any metro station, and recharged when necessary „Tarjeta BIP‟( BIP Card). Taxi Service: Can be found at any time of the day and can be recognized by their black and yellow color. All have taximeters and you should pay only what is indicated on the taximeter at the end of the journey. IMPORTANT: When you arrive in our country ask at the counter in the airport the costs of journeys to avoid being charged excessively. Car rental: The requirements for the leasing of cars are: valid Driver‟s License, be older than 25 years and a credit card. Chile: General Information GETTING AROUND Highways: The main highway is the Pan-American which stretches from Arica to Chiloe in Chile. There are also other highways that cross to neighboring countries, in excellent conditions. In the city of Puerto Montt the Austral Highway begins which joins the austral region, with its fjords and canals, to the Villa O Higgins locality. This road is 1.200 km long, passing through the scenery and the almost virgin landscape, is a real adventure, which brings you to Chilean Patagonia. Border passes: The country has 66 border passes in operation throughout the country, the most important are: Chacalluta in Arica, which joins Chile and Peru; Los Libertadores in Argentina in the central zone and also Cardenal Samore also in Argentina, in the southern province of Osorno. Maximum speed limit: On the highways the maximum speed limit is 120km/ph, on the secondary roads 80km/ph and in cities 60 km/ph. There are speed checks by radar and camera; above all there are permanent police checks by „Carabineros‟ or civil police (in their impeccable green uniforms), who are very strict. Never doubt in turning to a „carabinero‟ (policeman) if you have any problems, but do not try to resolve any misdemeanor on your part in any way other than the correct procedure. FUEL There are service stations along the Pan-American Highway and in cities along the country‟s main roads. The vast majority have mini markets, fast food services, bathrooms, ATM‟s Chile: General Information SAFETY In Chile there are 2 types of police. „Carabineros de Chile‟ (Chilean Police) is a militarized police force, dressed in a green uniform, they are in charge of keeping order and interior public security within the national territory. „Policia de Investigaciones‟ (Investigative Police) are the civil police in Chile in charge of the scientific and technical investigation of crime. Only members of the police force can ask you for you ID documents and passport. In the case of the investigative police (who do not use a uniform) always ask them to show you their identity badge. Emergency Numbers Carabineros 133 / Investigations 134 Fire Service 132 / Ambulance 131 COMMUNICATIONS Public telephones operate with coins of $100 or phone cards, which are on sale in the newsstands. SHOPPING HOURS Commerce opening hours are between 09:00 and 10:00 in the morning until 20:00 hrs. The shopping malls and supermarkets are open from 10:00 until 21:00 hrs. including weekends TECHNICAL PARAMETERS Electricity 220 V, 50 HERTZ (like in Europe) Chile: General Information HOLIDAYS IN CHILE New Year (1 January). Easter (late March or early April). Labor Day (1 May). Iquique Naval Combat (21 May). Saint Peter and Saint Paul (29 June). Assumption of Mary (15 August). Day of the national unity (the first Monday of September). Independence Days (18 and 19 September) Columbus Day (12 October). All Saints Day (1 November). Immaculate Conception (8 December). Christmas (25 December). MEALS AND DRINKS In all the cities, excellent restaurants with great variety of dishes of national and international cuisine can be found. The Chilean cuisine that is recommended is the barbecue (based on beef), the typical “empanadas”, (mass stuffed with ground meat, ground onion, olives and boiled egg), Chicken “cazuela” (Chicken broth with potatoes, pumpkin, corn and green beans), “pastel de choclo” (corn and very similar to a tamale). Within traditionally Chilean plates on the basis of fish and seafood, nothing better than a “caldillo de congrio” or a “chupe de loco”. One of typical dishes of the South zone of the country is the traditional Curanto (a mixture of fish, seafood, potatoes and different types of meat, beef and pork), that is cooked in a pot of clay in a hole in the ground. Finally, the production of fruit in Chile exceeds the one of any tropical country. The traditional drink in Chile is the Pisco Sour, made from pisco (grape liquor), lemon, ice and sugar. The Chilean wines are known world-wide, specially the Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The usual gratuity in restaurants is 10%. Chile: General Information CULTURAL SANTIAGO The cultural life is complemented with specialized exhibitions, museums with extensive collections and relics that show the history of the country, in addition to the American culture. (All museums are closed on Mondays). The Municipal Theater, is a symbol of the cultural life of Santiago, where between April and November, famous operas, ballet and concerts are performed. SANTIAGO AT NIGHT The Bellavista district, placing together a series of elegant restaurants of different denominations, in addition to art galleries and outdoors theaters. This it is the sector where one of the house-museum of the famous Literature Nobel prize awarded poet, Pablo Neruda is located. For visitors, a variety of restaurants can be found on Isidora Goyenechea street, El Bosque Avenue, Borde Rio and for the younger, the outdoors coffee-bars of Plaza Ñuñoa CLOTHES In summer, light clothes are recommended and a light jacket for those who visit the North or the South of country. In Patagonia, it is always advisable to wear woolen clothes, light jacket and comfortable shoes to walk. In Santiago, to go out to eat to any restaurant, the use of jacket and tie is generally recommended. For more informal restaurants, casual outfit. TURIST INFORMATION The National Tourist Service SERNATUR - counter in Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, telephone 601-9320. Is open Monday to Sunday from 08.15 to 20.00. SERNATUR office in Santiago: Calle Providencia 1550, Manuel Montt metro station. Open: Monday to Friday, from 9.00 to 18.00, Saturday 9.00 to 14.00. Telephone numbers: 731-8336 / 731-833 San Pedro de Atacama Mountain ranges, volcanes, petroglyphs, geysers, salt flats, altiplanic lagoons, hot springs and pre-hispanic culture. San Pedro de Atacama Access Daily flights from Santiago to Calama (2 hours – 30 minutes). Calama – San Pedro – 66 miles, (1.30hrs) San Pedro de Atacama Climate Autumn (March- May 74°F) Winter (June – August 72°F) Spring (Sept- Nov 74ºF). Summer (Dec – Feb 81°F). Night average all year round between 36°F and 43°F San Pedro de Atacama Program San Pedro de Atacama 4 Days /3 Nights Day 1 Calama - San Pedro de Atacama Welcome at Calama airport and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. During the afternoon, passengers can choose daily guided excursions from the Hotel menu. Lodging in San Pedro. Day 2 San Pedro de Atacama Breakfast. passengers can choose daily guided excursions from the Hotel menu. Lodging. Day 3 San Pedro de Atacama Breakfast. passengers can choose daily guided excursions from the Hotel menu. Lodging. Day 4 San Pedro de Atacama - Calama Breakfast. Transfer to the airport in Calama, to take flight back to Santiago. San Pedro de Atacama HOTELS SINGLE DOUBLE ALTO ATACAMA CATARPE ROOM 1.714 1.339 AWASI RECTANGULAR ROOM 2.453 1.887 EXPLORA ATACAMA TULOR ROOM 2.760 1.980 Easter Island One of the most isolated islands in the word. An extraordinary collection of archaeological sites, including iconic moais. The perfect combination of nature and culture Easter Island Access Flights from Santiago to Rapa Nui (5 hours). Flights from Papeete to Rapa Nui (5 hours). Easter Island Climate Autumn Mar – May 68°F Winter Jun – Aug 60ºF Spring Sep - Nov 68°F Summer Dec – Feb 72ºF Easter island Program Day 1 Easter Island Arrival at Mataveri airport, welcome and transfer to your hotel. Lodging. Day 4 Easter Island Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. HOTELES SINGLE DOBLE TRIPLE IORANA 136 142 152 TAHA TAI 167 202 249 ALTIPLANICO RAPANUI 376 400 494 Daily rates per room per night, breakfast included. Transfers are included. Easter Island Optional excursions, rates are per person. Half day tour to Orongo (regular service) US$ 92 Half day tour to Akivi (regular service) Full day tour to Anakena (regular service) Caves tour (Ana Kakenga/ Te Pahu/ Ahu Tepeu/ Te pora/ Ovahe (regular service) US$ 92 US$104 US$141 Half day horseback tour to Terevaka (regular service) Half day horseback tour to Akivi (regular service) US$ 71 US$ 71 Half day tour on boat (Snack included, private service) US$ 247 Termas de Chillán Termas de Chillán Grand Hotel Program Includes: Lodge Full Board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner, no beverages) Hot spring swimming pools Sauna, Steam Bath and Fitness Center at the Hotel Daily entertainments activities 01 Free entrance to the Casino Double Mountain Room USD 180 Double Forest View Double 7°Floor Room Single Room Executive Room Luxury Suite **Values per person per night. USD USD USD USD USD 165 160 200 230 255 The Lakes District A region known for its spectacular landscape of deep blue lakes, forests, deep blue mountain lakes, sports and traditional folklore, handicrafts and legends. The Lakes District Access Daily Flights From Santiago to Puerto Montt (1:40 hrs) Buses, daily departures from Santiago to Puerto Montt o Puerto Varas (631 miles 12 hrs.) The Lakes District Climate Autumn (March – May 55ºF). Winter (June – August 42 ºF). Spring (Sep – Nov 52 ºF). Summer (Dec - Feb 65ºF). The Lakes District Villarrica 7 Days / 6 Nights Program Day 1 Santiago Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel of your choice. Lodging. Day 2 Santiago Breakfast.In the morning, an interesting tour through the city of Santiago. Afternoon at leisure for personal activities. Lodging. Day 3 Santiago – Temuco –Villarrica Breakfast.Transfer from the hotel to the airport to take flight to the city of Temuco (55 min.), capital city of the “IX Region de la Araucanía”. Transfer ride with a beautiful view of the forests of araucarias, a coniferous dating from the Jurassic period which has been declared A Chilean Natural Monument, going along the borders of the lake and arriving at the hotel of your choice. Lodging. Day 4 Villarrica Breakfast.Half day tour to the impressive Villarrica volcano and the Volcanic Caves. At night, it is suggested that you try your luck at the Casino. Lodging. Day 5 Villarrica Breakfast.During this day, we suggest an optional excursion to the thermal spa of El Huife to enjoy the outdoor swimming pools. Lodging. The Lakes District Program Villarrica 7 Days / 6 Nights Day 6 Villarrica - Santiago Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to Temuco airport to take flight to Santiago. Arrival to Santiago airport. Assistance and transfer to the hotel of your choice. Lodging. Day 7 Santiago Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the airport. HOTELES SINGLE DOBLE TRIPLE THE RITZ CARLTON / VILLARRICA PARK LAKE 2205 1185 1067 GRAND HYATT / VILLARRICA PARK LAKE 2227 1163 1017 CROWNE PLAZA / VILLARRICA PARK LAKE 1841 970 867 MARRIOTT / VILLARRICA PARK LAKE 1905 1024 931 FOUR POINTS / VILLARRICA PARK LAKE 1734 927 838 KENNEDY / VILLARRICA PARK LAKE 1785 942 912 **Values per person. The Lakes District Program The Best of Lakes and Volcanoes 7 Days / 6 Nights Day 1 Santiago Welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. Lodging. Day 2 Santiago – Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take flight to Puerto Montt. Upon arrival in Puerto Montt, transfer from the airport to your selected hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Lodging. Day 3 Puerto Varas – Frutillar Breakfast. City tour of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas, going on to the beautiful town of Frutillar, located on the banks of Lake Llanquihue. Lunch included. Return to the hotel. Lodging. Day 4 Puerto Varas – Chiloe Island – Ancud. Breakfast. Full day excursion to Chiloe Island, ferry crossing of the Chacao Channel, continuing by road to the town of Ancud founded in 1765. Lunch included. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Lodging. The Lakes District Program The Best of Lakes and Volcanoes 7 Days / 6 Nights Day 5 Puerto Varas – Petrohué- Osorno Volcano Ski and Mountain Center Breakfast.Depending on weather conditions, there is a departure to a full day tour to the Osorno Volcano Ski and Mountain Center and to the Petrohué River Falls in the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park to get to the Todos los Santos Lake, also known as the Emerald Lake because of the green-blue color of its water. Lunch included. At night, we suggest going out to taste the regional cuisine in some of the many restaurants of the promenade or visiting the casino. Lodging. Day 6 Puerto Varas - Santiago Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take flight back to Santiago. Upon arrival, transfer to your selected hotel. Lodging. Day 7 Santiago Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the airport. The Lakes District Program HOTELES SINGLE DOBLE TRIPLE THE RITZ CARLTON / CUMBRES PATAGONICAS 1738 1117 1057 GRAND HYATT / MELIA PATAGONIA 1781 1088 1005 MARRIOTT / MELIA PATAGONIA 1567 995 948 SHERATON SANTIAGO / SOLACE 1347 878 - CROWNE PLAZA / SOLACE 1290 843 798 KENNEDY / SOLACE 1253 824 829 PLAZA SAN FRANCISCO / CABAÑAS DEL LAGO 1104 773 699 FOUR POINTS / CABAÑAS DEL LAGO 1138 797 720 NERUDA / CABAÑAS DEL LAGO 1070 770 677 FUNDADOR / CABAÑAS DEL LAGO 1047 744 662 TORREMAYOR / BELLAVISTA 1133 807 731 ATTON LAS CONDES / SOLACE 1218 814 798 **Values per person The Lakes District Program Santiago & Andean Crossing 6 Days 5 Nights Day 1 Santiago Welcome at the airport in Santiago and transfer to your selected hotel. Lodging. Day 2 Santiago – City tour Breakfast. During the morning half day city tour of Santiago, a panoramic tour visiting the main attractions of the capital, where you will appreciate the contrast between the city‟s rich history and its modern and imposing buildings. We will see the Goverment Palace, the Main Square “Plaza de Armas”, Santa Lucia Hill, the Metropolitan Park and the exclusive residential areas of Vitactura and Las Condes. Afternoon at leisure for shopping or other personal activities. Afternoon at leisure. Lodging. Day 3 Santiago – Viña del Mar, Valparaíso Breakfast. There is a departure for a full day tour to visit the main port: Valparaiso, declared world‟s heritage by UNESCO, and the coastal city of Viña del Mar. Time off for lunch. Return to Santiago through the fertile valley of Casablanca. Return to the hotel in late afternoon. Lodging. Day 4 Santiago - Puerto Montt – Puerto Varas Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take flight to Puerto Montt. Upon arrival, transfer to your selected hotel in the city of Puerto Varas, located on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, one of the largest natural lakes in South America. The rest of the day at leisure. Lodging. The Lakes District Program Day 5 Puerto Montt o Puerto Varas – Petrohué - Peulla Departure form Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas. The tour will then continue to Petrohue, bordering Llanquihue Lake. Throughout the journey on route, you will be able to enjoy imposing sights of Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes. Visit to Vicente Perez National Park, place in which you will visit the Petrohue falls, impressive volcanic rock formation, covered by emerald green waters. Continue to Todos Los Santos, set sail and navigate to Peulla, arriving after 1.40hrs navigation to this ecological Village, paradise for nature lovers. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and lodging in Peulla. Day 6 Peulla - Bariloche Breakfast. Continuation of the crossing. We will then board a bus with destination Puerto Frias, go through Customs procedures to exit Chile and enter Argentina. We will cross the Andes Mountains at only 976 metres above the sea level. We will start going down road to Puerto Frías, and navigate through the lake that receives the same name: Lago Frias (Lake Frias) and head onto Puerto Alegre, place in which we will board a bus to Puerto Blest. Departing from Puerto Blest, this will be our last navigation through Nahuel Huapi Lake with destination Puerto Pañuelo. We will take a bus to do the last portion of the trip with destination to “The Argentinean Tourism City”, San Carlos de Bariloche. The Lakes District Program HOTELES SINGLE DOBLE TRIPLE THE RITZ CARLTON / CUMBRES PATAGONICAS / NATURA PATAGONIA 1709 1113 1043 SHERATON TOWER / CUMBRES PATAGONICAS / NATURA PATAGONIA 1709 1058 1058 GRAND HYATT / MELIA PATAGONIA / NATURA PATAGONIA 1737 1088 989 PLAZA EL BOSQUE / MELIA PATAGONIA / NATURA PATAGONIA 1459 949 - MARRIOTT / MELIA PATAGONIA / PEULLA SUP 1333 904 866 RADISSON / MELIA PATAGONIA / PEULLA SUP 1286 871 823 SHERATON SANTIAGO / SOLACE / PEULLA SUP 1296 867 - CROWNE PLAZA / SOLACE / PEULLA SUP 1210 814 760 KENNEDY / SOLACE / PEULLA SUP 1154 786 806 PLAZA SAN FRANCISCO / CABAÑAS DEL LAGO / PEULLA SUP 1057 744 719 FOUR POINTS / CABAÑAS DEL LAGO / PEULLA SUP 1109 781 750 NERUDA / CABAÑAS DEL LAGO / PEULLA SUP 1006 740 686 ***Values per person per night. The Lakes District 4 days/ 3 nights Program Day 1 Reception in the airport or meeting place, early in the morning, later transfer to Wild River Lodge, accommodation in comfortable bungalows for four people (each one) and fishing all day in the first track of Maullín River, box lunch included. Return to the lodge in the afternoon, dinner and accommodation. Day 2 Breakfast early morning, later transfer by car for 30 minutes until to the second track of Maullín River (Las quemas - Colonia el Gato). Full day Fishing floating 10 kilometers by the river, box Lunch included. Return to the lodge in the afternoon, dinner and accommodation. The Lakes District Program Day 3 Breakfast early morning, later transfer by car for 50 minutes until to the third track of Maullín River (Colonia el Gato - Puerto Toledo). Full day Fishing floating 20 kilometers by the river, box Lunch included. Return to the lodge in the afternoon, dinner and accommodation. Day 4 Breakfast early morning and later transfer by car for one hour until to Petrohué River. Full day Fishing in the third track (El Frio - Estuary en Ralún), box Lunch, Return to the lodge in the afternoon, check Out, End of the services. Net rate per person: US$ 1.176.This program includes: 4 days of the best fishing in the zone, for troits and salmons, category fly fishing and Spinning, 3 nights of accommodations in Wild River Lodge in comfortable bungalows by the riverside at 5 minutes from Puerto Varas, full board (breakfast, box lunch and dinner) professionals guides, especial boats, transfers. Chilean Patagonia Last border of the world, imposing snowdrifts in a dismantled coast of deep fiords, channels and rough mountains. Virgin and indomitable land of surprising beauty Chilean Patagonia Access Daily Flights from Santiago to Punta Arenas (4 hrs.). Deluxe transfer from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales (254 km. 3 hrs.). Deluxe transfer from Punta Arenas to the National Park Torres del Paine (403 km. 6 hrs.). Chilean Patagonia Climate Autumn Mar - May 16ºC Winter Jun - Aug 13 ºC Spring Sep – Nov 19 ºC Summer Dec - Feb 23ºC Chilean Patagonia Program Flash trip to Southern Patagonia 4 Days 3 Nights. Day 1 Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales Upon arrival to the airport, transfer to the bus terminal in Punta Arenas to board a regular bus to Puerto Natales. (Bus ticket included). After a 2 ½ hr ride, you will arrive to Puerto Natales Upon arrival transfer to your selected hotel. Lodging. Day 2 Puerto Natales – Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers Breakfast. At 8 o'clock, it is boarding time at Puerto Natales pier for a full day excursion sailing towards the Serrano and Balmaceda glaciers. At approximately 4:30 p.m., return to the pier. Lodging ** Daily Navigation during the months of September through March. From April to September only on Sundays and depending on weather conditions Day 3 Puerto Natales –Torres del Paine National Park Breakfast. In the morning, departure from the hotel, for a full day tour to the Torres del Paine National Park. Lunch included. In the evening, return to the hotel. Lodging. Day 4 Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas Breakfast. Transfer to bus terminal in order to take a regular bus to Punta Arenas airport Chilean Patagonia Program HOTELES SINGLE DOBLE TRIPLE COSTA AUSTRALIS 1327 907 886 WESKAR 989 742 696 INDIGO 1396 901 - ALTIPLANICO SUR 1079 802 726 SALTOS DEL PAINE 967 687 637 * Rates per person. Breakfast included Skorpios II Chonos Route (Saturday to Thursday) 6 days/ 5 nights • Saturday: 12.00 noon, weigh anchor from Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Montt. Sailing through the Llanquihue archipelago. Catch sight of Calbuco city. Ancud gulf, archipelago of Chiloe and Corcovado Gulf crossing at midnight. • Sunday: 08.00 hrs. navigation through the Moraleda and Ferronave channels. Arrival at the fishing village of Puerto Aguirre at 11.00 hrs. 12.30 noon continue sailing through Ferronave, Pilcomayo and Costa channels. At 21.30 hrs. approximately, anchor at Hualas cove or Punta Leopardos, 20 nautical miles from the San Rafael Glacier. Skorpios II Chonos Route (Saturday to Thursday) • • • • Monday: 07.30 hrs. crossing of the San Rafael Lagoon entrance and Tempanos channel. 09.00 hrs. the ship enters the Lagoon and anchors at 2 kms. away from the Glacier. Boat excursions among multicolored icebergs, if the weather allows to. 15.30 hrs. the ship gets closer to the Glacier. 17.00 hrs. set sail to the Quitralco fjord. Tuesday: 08.00 hrs. berth at the Quitralco pier. After breakfast, passengers can take hotspring baths were the water temperature is at 32ºC and 30ºC, in covered and outside pools. If the weather allows to, boat excursions in motor boats through the inside of the fjord. 19.00 hrs. sail towards Chiloe, navigating through the Moraleda and Perez Norte channels. Wednesday: 08.00 hrs. Corcovado Gulf crossing. In this area, if the conditions allow to, there is a possibility of watching humpback whales and blue whales. Continue to sail through the oriental coast of the Chiloe island, Yal channel, Castro stream, arriving to this beautiful city at 15.00 hrs. Disembarkation to visit this place. 22.00 hrs. set sail towards Puerto Montt through Lemuy, Dalcahue and Quicavi channels. Farewell party, Captain‟s dinner, dance. Thursday: 08.00 hrs. Docked at the Skorpios Terminal pier in Puerto Montt. 09.00 hrs. breakfast, disembarkation and passengers‟ transfer. ****Rates for 2011 season are not available yet**** Skorpios III Kaweskar Route (Cruise 1) 4 days - 3 nights Tuesday to friday Tuesday: From 16.00 hrs. on, passenger‟s check in. Between 17.00 hrs. and 18.00 hrs. weigh anchor from Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales, sailing through the patagonian channels, Kirke Narrowness, Morla Vicuña, Union, Collinwood, Sarmiento. Wednesday: 08.00 hrs Arrival at the Amalia Glacier, the ship gets closer to the Glacier. Panoramic view from the ship. 09.15 hrs Sailing towards El Brujo Glacier. 11.00 hrs Arrival to El Brujo Glacier, if the weather conditions allows to, disembarkation on a rock to observe the Glacier. 12.30 hrs. set sail to the Calvo Fjord. 14.30 hrs. Reach port at the Calvo Fjord, were excursion will be done in a special motor boat, named Capitan Constantino, visiting Fernando, Capitan Constantino and Alipio Glaciers, among others. 18.30 hrs. set sail to the Montañas Fjord. Skorpios III Kaweskar • • Thursday: 09.00 hrs. visit to the Montañas Fjord, were five glaciers, that slide down from the Sarmiento Mountains to the sea, will be seen. 10.00 hrs. visit to the Bernal Glacier, were a soft hiking can be done to the base of the Glacier and visit to the Herman Glacier to sail in its bay and admire the beauty of the area and multicolored icebergs (this will depend on the tide). After this, we will visit the Alsina and Paredes Glacier. 17.00 hrs. set sail from the Montañas Fjord, Kirke Narrowness crossing. 21.00 hrs. Farewell Party, Captain‟s Dinner, dance. 22.30 hrs. reach port at the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales. Friday: Between 08.00 hrs. and 09.30 hrs. passenger‟s disembarkation. Transfer to the Punta Arenas airport, for those passengers who have hired this service (ask for rates). Skorpios III Kaweskar Route (Cruise 2) • Friday: From 16.00 hrs. on, passenger‟s check in. Between 17.00 hrs. and 18.00 hrs. weigh anchor from Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales, sailing through the patagonian channels, Kirke Narrowness, Morla Vicuña, Union, Collinwood, Sarmiento. • Saturday: 08.00 hrs Arrival at the Amalia Glacier, the ship gets closer to the Glacier. Panoramic view from the ship. 09.15 hrs Sailing towards El Brujo Glacier. 11.00 hrs Arrival to El Brujo Glacier, if the weather conditions allows to, disembarkation on a rock to observe the Glacier. 12.30 hrs. set sail to the Calvo Fjord. 14.30 hrs. Reach port at the Calvo Fjord, were excursion will be done in a special motor boat, named Capitan Constantino, visiting Fernando, Capitan Constantino and Alipio Glaciers, among others. 18.30 hrs. set sail to the Montañas Fjord. Skorpios III Kaweskar Route (Cruise 2) • • Sunday: 09.00 hrs. visit to the Montañas Fjord, were five glaciers, that slide down from the Sarmiento Mountains to the sea, will be seen. 10.00 hrs. visit to the Bernal Glacier, were a soft hiking can be done to the base of the Glacier and visit to the Herman Glacier to sail in its bay and admire the beauty of the area and multicolored icebergs (this will depend on the tide). After this, we will visit the Alsina and Paredes Glacier. 17.00 hrs. set sail from the Montañas Fjord, Kirke Narrowness crossing. 21.00 hrs. Farewell Party, Captain‟s Dinner, dance. 22.30 hrs. reach port at the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales. Monday: Between 08.00 hrs. and 09.30 hrs. passenger‟s disembarkation. Transfer to the Punta Arenas airport, for those passengers who have hired this service (ask for rates). ****Rates for 2011 season are not available yet****