Kaweskar Explorer's Cruise
(September to May)
(
6 days, 5 nights
)
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Day 1 (Saturday): Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales
Reception at Punta Arenas airport for the transfer to the company office. Check-in. During the afternoon, transfer by bus to Puerto Natales, arriving at 19.00 hrs to the boat terminal. (Or meet at the port in Puerto Natales). Embarkation at 20.00 hrs followed by a welcome drink and dinner on board. The ship sets sail from Puerto Natales, navigating through the Patagonian Channels, Kirke Narrowness, Channel Morla Vicuña and Seno Union.
Day 2 (Sunday): Antrim Fjord
During the morning, we will continue navigating through the Sarmiento Channel, Pitt Channel and Concepción Channel. Arrival to the Antrim Fjord at around 19.00. Dinner on board with a dancing party.
Day 3 (Monday): Puerto Eden
A morning visit to Pio XI Glacier, navigating in front of
the glacier, one of the largest in South America, with a surface
of 1263 km2. The glacier is inside the Bernardo O'Higgins
National Park, the largest national park in Chile. Around
midday, the ship weighs anchor from Seno Eyre and Grappler
Channel. Arrival to Puerto Eden and disembarkation in small
boats. A two hour excursion, visiting this village located
on Wellington Island. Its first inhabitants were the kaweskar
or alacalufes aborigines. With only footbridges in the village,
a walk up to the spectacular viewpoint. Return to the ship
for the navigation through the Paso del Indio and Paso del
Abismo straits.
Day 4 (Tuesday): Calvo Glacier
A visit to the Calvo Fjord today where we will be able to
appreciate four stunning glaciers of different shapes and
colours. Excursions in "Hercules" boats (icebraker
motorboats) to get closer to the Calvo Glacier (weather dependent).
During the afternoon, the cruise continues through the Peel
Fjord with a visit to the Asia and Amalia Fjords. Sighting
land in Villarrica Creek, trips on smaller boats will again
be made if the weather conditions allow.
Day 5 (Wednesday): Montanas Fjord
After breakfast, morning visit to the Montanas Fjord were
we will be able to see five little glaciers that hook of from
the hills into the sea. A walking excursion towards the Bernal
Glacier allows for a better appreciation of this extraordinary
phenomenon. Late afternoon and the ship sets sail from the
Montanas Fjord, across the Kirke Narrowness. During the night,
the ship weighs anchor at Seno Ultima Esperanza. Farewell
Dinner and Ball.
Day 6 (Thursday): Puerto Natales
- Punta Arenas
Final day with a navigation through Seno Ultima Esperanza,
arriving at the terminal in Puerto Natales. Disembarkation
for the transfer by bus to Punta Arenas or if staying on in
Puerto Natales, transfer to your hotel. |
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Prices start from US$
1418
per person based on two sharing and varies according to the type of cabin aboard the ship. The price includes all sea transportation, all meals, open bar (with out additional cost for wines, beverages, and liquors), shore excursions, and on-board entertainment. Optional tours and transportation are not included in the price. Accommodation on land, airport taxes and the international airfare to Chile are not included.
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For current availability contact us at info@amazingperu.com and we will send you the relevant trip dossier along with a 90 day fixed quote, terms and conditions.
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