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NAVIMAG EXPEDITION CRUISES – PATAGONIAN CANALS

Sailing from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales, or vice versa, and to navigate the channels of Patagonia on the MV Evangelistas is a fabulous way to enjoy southern Chile. The boat is a cargo and passenger ferry; MV Evangelistas offers a complete service aboard, including a varied activity program and comfortable cabins. Sailing amongst islands, peninsulas, fjords and glaciers, passengers are witnesses to astonishing landscapes in one of the remotest corners of the world

Concept: Excellent option to go from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales or vice versa by sea, crossing the Patagonian canals, mixing quality and price perfectly. Especially recommended for whose want to do this tour sharing their facilities.

.FROM PUERTO MONTT TO PUERTO NATALES
(Friday - Monday; 4 days / 3 nights)

Friday: Reloncavi Bay - Corcovado Gulf Departure and navigation out of the Reloncavi Bay. The rest of the day we will cruise through the Gulf of Ancud and along the Corcovado Gulf, passing the islands of Chiloé and Pumalín Park. After dinner, entertainment program (live music, movie,
etc.). (D)

Saturday: Sailing through the Channels to the Pacific Sail past the town Melinka after breakfast and look for local wildlife, frequently seen in the Brieva Strait and Peñón Blanco. Later, we will navigate along the Pulluche Channel. Keep your eyes opened for whales or dolphins throughout the cruise. In the morning and afternoon optional ½-hour talks on local culture and wildlife; entertainment in the evenings and navigation out into the open sea. (B,L,D)

Sunday: Puerto Eden at Wellington Island We will pass through the Messier Channel, Angostura Inglesa, and Bajo Cotopaxi and disembark at Puerto Eden to explore the town. The cruise will continue through the Abismo Strait and along the immense Pio XI Glacier (high season). Talks on geology, glaciers and the Torres del Paine National Park during the day. (B,L,D)

Monday: Puerto Natales On our last part of the voyage we will pass the narrow „White Channel“ and the Última Esperanza Fjord; you will enjoy the sight of the Balmaceda National Park on the right, while the vast open Patagonian Pampa stretches out behind Puerto Natales. Arrival to Puerto Natales. (B)

Departs Fridays at 1600. Check-in is 9am-12:30pm. Embark at 1400

Prices are for 2010-2011 season.

FROM PUERTO NATALES TO PUERTO MONTT
(Monday - Friday; 5 days / 4 nights)

Monday: Puerto Natales In the afternoon you check in and embark. Afternoon at leisure and entertainment in the evening (movie or live music).

Tuesday: Pto Natales - Balmaceda Glacier & Amalia Glacier Early morning we leave Puerto Natales and navigate along the beautiful Última Esperanza Fjord. We continue through the Ùltima Esperanza Fjord, then through the Sarmiento and the narrow „White Channel“. Along the way you will see a hanging glacier. Talks about geology, glaciers and local culture will be held during the day. We will pass the impressive glacier Amalia. Dinner and entertainment afterwards. (B,L,D)

Wednesday: Puerto Eden at Wellington Island Early arrival at the isolated village of Puerto Edén and time to explore the little town. The cruise will continue through the Messier Channel, Angostura Inglesa and Bajo Cotopaxi. In the afternoon talks about local wildlife will be held to finally arrive to the Pacific Ocean. Dinner and entertainment program. (B,L,D)

Thursday: Pulluche Channel & Seal Colony in Brieva Strait Entering into the Patagonian Channels, passing Ana Pink Bay, navigating through the Pulluche Channel and (during high season only) the North and South Pérez Channels. In the Brieva Strait and Peñón Blanco, we will pass seal colonies. Various talks throughout the day. The boat reaches the island of Chiloé and then heads up north to the Gulf of Ancud. Farewell party after dinner. (B,L,D)

Friday: Arrival Puerto Montt Disembarkation after breakfast in Puerto Montt. (B)

Departs Tuesdays at 600am. Check-in is 1300-2000 on Mondays. Embark Monday at 2100

Program includes: Overnights in bunk beds with full board (starting Fridays departures with dinner and Tuesdays departures with breakfast). English and Spanish guides on board.

Cabins description:

Special payment conditions: The total amount has to be paid 45 days before departure of the cruise ship.

Cancellation fees:
Traveller(s) may desist from making the trip during the journey. In such cases the following conditions are applied to tickets or guarantee deposits:
Prior to 15 days of vessel itinerary departure - 10% to be withheld;
Between 14 and 5 days before vessel departure - 30% to be withheld;
Between 4 days and 48 hours before vessel departure - 70% to be withheld;
Between 48 hours before vessel departure - 90% to be withheld;
After vessel departure - 100% to be withheld.
The above mentioned withholding percentages will be made over the total value of the ticket booked, both for guarantee deposits and tickets.

Please note: Exact departure times have to be confirmed by travellers by calling on Friday morning the Navimag office in Puerto Montt and on Monday the office in Puerto Natales.

Please request special rates for car transportation.

The following data must be provided at the time of reservation (voucher can not be issued without this information):
* Full name
* Passport number
* Nationality
* Date of birth

Free Vehicle Transportation in Patagonia

Good news for those who want to combine independent traveling in their own hired vehicle with the Navimag tour! There will be no extra charge for the transport of the vehicle from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt.

Terms and conditions:

•Promotion valid for all selling channels
•Promotion valid for departures in high and low season
•Promotion only valid for the section Puerto Natales – Puerto Montt
•Promotion applies for passengers who buy their cabins (AAA, AA, A, BBB, BB, CC) at least at double base
•Promotion valid for tickets bought at least 30 days before departure
•Promotion can be accumulate with other offers and discounts
•Offer can not be repaid in money
•Promotion valid for at least 2 passengers
•Promotion only valid for cars, trucks and all-terrain-vehicle (not valid for motor homes, vans or mini buses).