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Puyuhuapi Lodge and Spa - San Rafael Lagoon

Regular Departures: Saturdays and Tuesdays (October to April only)

Day 1 / Balmaceda - Chacabuco - Puyuhuapi

Cruising on the Patagonia Express Catamaran through Patagonia's fjords

Reception in the Balmaceda airport. We begin our tour through the Aysen region, crossing during 45 min 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 forests are vestiges of the region's recent colonization period. After a short visit to the city, we continue on, following the Simpson River until we reach Puerto Chacabuco (1:15 hr), where the PATAGONIA EXPRESS catamaran waits to take us on a 5 hour cruise through the southern fjords and channels to reach our destination: the Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa. Welcome!

Hotsprings at Puyuhuapi Lodge and Spa, Patagonia, Southern Chile

Day 2 / Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa

The Lodge offers thermal outdoor pools at the edge of the sea, paths for walks through the cold forest, visits to the Queulat National Park with its Hanging Glacier, bicycle trips along the Carretera Austral, or, if you wish, you can explore the Dorita Bay in boats or kayaks. The Spa's facilities are complete. Enjoy its large hydromassage pool, Jacuzzis, springwater fountain, and steam sauna, and then reap the benefits of thalassotherapy sessions, relaxation massages, and facial and other treatments. Unwind...

Day 3 / Puyuhuapi - San Rafael Lagoon - Chacabuco or Coyhaique

Patagonia Express Catamaran exploring San Rafael Lagoon and glacier

Our day begins early. At 7:00 a.m. 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 trip is a sheer delight to the senses: the transparency of the waters, the majesty of 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 p.m., where we will be transferred to the hotel in Puerto Chacabuco or Coyhaique.

Day 4 / Chacabuco or Coyhaique - Balmaceda

After breakfast, bus drive on to the airport in Balmaceda. Bon Voyage & Hasta la Vista !

Rates for 2008/2009 - per person

Low Season
Oct 9 - Nov 12, 2008
Mar 19 - Apr. 30 2009
High Season
Nov 13, 2008 - Mar 18, 2009
Double Single Double Single
Superior US$1540 US$1910 US$1760 US$2130
Captain Suite US$1770 US$2370 US$1900 US$2650

Rates may vary due to currency exchange rate fluctuations.

For further information and booking inquiries please send us an e-mail.

Children under 2 years Free. Ask for special rates for children between 2 and 14 years.

Note:

Christmas and New Year Supplement:

Special Rates:

Included

Ground transfers, navigation on board the high-speed Catamaran Patagonia Express (if considered in the program) and lodging in Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa, according to each program. Use of indoor SPA and outdoor hot spring pools, Kayaks, Canoes, walks through the rain forest, mountain bike excursions, visit to Puyuhuapi Villages and Queulat National Park. Full board and soft drinks, beer or wine during meals. In PC1, PC2, PC3 and PC4 programs, drinks and beverages on board the catamaran Patagonia Express and 1 night lodging with breakfast in Puerto Chacabuco or Coyhaique on the last night of the program.

Not included

Airfare, beverages in hotels (excepting soft drinks, beer and house-wine during meals at the Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa) Thalassotherapy treatments and massages, communications, laundry, rental of motorboats, fly-fishing excursions (advanced booking mandatory).