![]() |
Amazon
Adventures
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Peru 800-232-5658
|
ChileClassic
Chile / Santiago area / Patagonia
/ Lake District Cruising the Chilean FiordsKaweskar Explorer's RoutePolar Star ExpeditionsAntarctic DreamCruising the Central Fiords on the Skorpios II
The Fjord of Quitralco, is an old Glacier surrounded by mountains and and exhuberant vegetation and is unique in its kind. Here are found the Thermal Baths and these are exclusive for the passengers of Skorpios. Here you have the possibility of taking baths, trips by boat, walks in the middle of the untouched forest and fishing. The area was declared in November 1996 a Sanctuary of Nature by the Monument Park association of Chile. The Skorpios navigation track, includes stops at fisherman villages Puerto Aguirre and Queilen. Castro, the capital of Chiloe is another stop where tourists may buy wood crafts and wool at the artesans fair. The fauna and flora at these latitudes is unique - sea lions, seagulls, ducks, quetros, chilcos and small dolphins called toninas. They will fascinate those who love and respect this natural environment. Saturday 11:00 hrs - Puerto Montt. Take off from Skorpios terminal. Sailing through the Llanquihue Archipielago. Cruising past the town of Calbuco. Gulf of Ancud, Chiloé archipelago crossing the Gulf of Corcovado at midnight.
Monday 07:30 hrs - Crossing San
Rafael Glacier Bay and the Témpanos Channel. 09:00 hrs, Enter
the lagoon and cast anchor 2 Kms. from the Glacier. Motorboat trips
between Multicoloured Tuesday 08:00 hrs - Brought along side Quitralco Quay. After breakfast, passengers may take a thermal bath at 36,32 and 30 degrees C, in indoor or open air pools. If weather permits, motorboat trips will be made up the fjord. 19:00 hrs. Set sail in the direction of Chiloé. Sailing through the Moraleda and Pérez Norte Channels.
Thursday 08:00 hrs - Castro. After breakfast one may visit the craft fair, museum, church and explore. Optional excursion to the town of Chonchi. 18 Km away. 12:45 hrs. Return to the ship. 13:00 hrs. sail across the Castro Estuary, through the Channels of Lemuy, Dalcahue, Quicaví and Calbuco. 21:00 hrs. Farewell dinner 23:00 hrs. Arrival at Puerto Montt. Friday 07:00 hrs - Breakfast. End of Cruise. Transfer to airport NB: The times and schedule indicated may be altered due to climatic reasons or forces beyond our control. Rates per person, double occupancy in US$
Children's rates: from 1-5 years old
= free when sharing bed. From 6-11 = 50% discount when sharing cabin with
parents. Sailing Dates for 2007-2008 season:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||