Catamaranes del Sur - Hi-speed Patagonia Glacier Experience + Extra Days Excursions
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For those with little time to spare, a high-speed navigation to the fabulous San Rafael Lagoon & Glacier is possible in ONE DAY from Puerto Aysen! Guests set sail from nearby Port Chacabuco to visit the San Rafael Lagoon & Glacier in a swift 12 hour excursion in one of two modern cruise catamarans fitted to seat 100 guests an comfort and safety.
Sailing by day through some of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world, they pass through the Chilean Patagonia channel and view native forests that fuse with the ocean in an astounding spectacle. After 125 nautical miles, they reach the foot of the San Valentín Glacier and see how its icebergs detach and fall into the San Rafael Lagoon. If weather permits, guests can experience the glacier up close from zodiacs crewed by experts, then return to the mother ship for a welcoming tot of whisky accompanied by millienial ice. Then relax for the journey home with the aid of an open bar! |
Tour Itinerary:
Tariff (2023/244): From US$ 240 - 340/person depending on date of travel/season and number of pax aboard**
(** 3 x Levels/Seasons (2023/24):
Additional Days/Tours & Adventures with Catamarenas del Sur & Loberias del Sur
When clients request a full tour service, rather than purely the Catamaranes del Sur cruise to Laguna San Rafael (port - glaciar - port), Hotel Loberias del Sur joins with the latter to offer several full packages of between 3 - 7 days, that include:
- 07:00 hrs. Join ship at Port Chacabuco Pier; Safety Briefing
- 08.00 hrs. Set Sail; Breakfast; Informative Briefings & Aperitif; Lunch
- 13.30 hrs. Arrive at San Rafael Lagoon
- 14.00 hrs. Start excursions on zodiacs*
- 16:00 hrs. Welcome Back toast on board with Millennial Ice; Tea Service & Open Bar on return to port.
- 20:00 hrs. Arrival back at Port Chacabuco
Tariff (2023/244): From US$ 240 - 340/person depending on date of travel/season and number of pax aboard**
(** 3 x Levels/Seasons (2023/24):
- Level 1 (first 40 seats)
- Level 2 (seats 41 - 90)
- Level 3 (seats 91 - 100)
- Low Season (28 Mar - 13 April; 17 Apr - 30 May 30; 10 Aug - 15 Sept) - Levels 1, 2 and 3 apply
- Mid Season: (28 Feb - 27 March; 14 - 16 Apr; 16 Sept - 28 Dec) - Levels 2 and 3 apply
- Hi Season: (01 Jan - 27 Feb; 29 - 31 Dec) - Level 3 applies
Additional Days/Tours & Adventures with Catamarenas del Sur & Loberias del Sur
When clients request a full tour service, rather than purely the Catamaranes del Sur cruise to Laguna San Rafael (port - glaciar - port), Hotel Loberias del Sur joins with the latter to offer several full packages of between 3 - 7 days, that include:
- Reception at Balmaceda Airport (Coyhaique) and transfer to Puerto Chacabuco/Hotel Loberias del Sur, with dinner(s) and overnight accommodation to end of tour, plus return transfer to airport.
- Various full-day tours to surrounding areas to conduct:
- Hiking/trekking/observation of flora/fauna with experienced multilingual guides in local national Parks
- Horse trekking along the Rio Simpson
- Fishing for brown or rainbow trout on the Rio Simpson, by fly or trolling
- Visit to the Aguas Calientes de Ensenada Pérez (natural thermal baths)
- Full 2 day visit to Lago Carrera to visit the beautiful "Marble Caves" (for more, see linkHERE)
- Visit to the Calluqueo Glaciar (with navigation subject to weather)
- Pricing: Rates commence at US$ 905/pers sharing a double room, up to US$ 2,255/pers depending on the activities and number of nights accommodated. Discounts are available for seniors and children.