PC1 South of Silence 5 nights
Regular Departures: Thursdays
Day 1 / Balmaceda - Puyuhuapi
Reception in the Balmaceda airport. Begin tour through the Aysen region,
crossing 45 min. of Patagonian pampas to reach the city of Coyhaique.
Along the way we are likely to spot pairs of caiquenes(wild goose) and
flocks of bandurrias (storks) through the tall grasses. The vast remains
of burned over forest are vestiges of the region’s recent colonization
period. Short visit to the city, and then we continue along the Carretera
Austral to the Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa (5 hrs). Much of the trip is
along a gravel road that passes through extraordinary landscapes of dense
forests between mountains and cliffs. In the afternoon we arrive at the
Lodge’s pier and then cross the Puyuhuapi Channel by motorboat in
just 10 minutes. Welcome!
Day 2, 3 and 4 / Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa
Surrounded by lush vegetation, and accessible only by sea, this unique
Lodge is where understated luxury and a well planned simplicity combine
to create a unique atmosphere. The Lodge offers a variety of fascinating
excursions in the cold rainforest and the Queulat National Park, after
which one can wind down in the outdoor hotspring pools at
the edge of the sea or in the wonderful Spa. The Spa´s facilities
are complete. Enjoy its large hydro massage pool, jacuzzis, spring-water
fountain, and steam sauna, and then reap the benefits of thalassotherapy
sessions, relaxation massages, and facial treatments.
Day 5 / Puyuhuapi - San Rafael Lagoon - Chacabuco or Coyhaique
Our day begins early. At 7:00 am., we board the PATAGONIA EXPRESS catamaran
and begin our journey through the austral fjords on our way to the San
Rafael lagoon. The 7- hour route is a sheer delight to the senses: the
transparency of the waters, the majesty of to the Andes Mountains wrapped
in lush forests, the play of light interwoven through
the clouds, and sometimes… encounters with playful dolphins. Sailing
through a number of channels, we finally reach the Tempanos River, which
leads us to the San Rafael Lagoon, home to a millenarian glacier. Experience
it ! After a visit of approximately 2 hours, we begin our return trip,
arriving in Puerto Chacabuco around 10:30 pm., where we
will be transferred to the hotel in Puerto Chacabuco or Coyhaique.
Day 6 / Chacabuco or Coyhaique - Balmaceda
After breakfast, bus drive to the airport in Balmaceda. Bon Voyage &
Hasta la Vista!
Note:
- Operation of the program should be confirmed (02) 2256489.
- Rates are per person, quoted in US Dollars, subject to modifications.
Rates are not including tax and only for foreign guests resident
in Chile, acording to decree 825, art. 12 (tax exempted).
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