Regular Departures: Mondays (October to April only)

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 grasses. The vast remains of burned over forests are vestiges of the region's recent colonization period. After lunch, we continue along the Carretera Austral to 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 Lodges Pier and then cross the Puyuhuapi Channel by motorboat in just 10 minutes. Welcome!

Day 2 and 3 / 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 4 / 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 the Andes Mountains wrapped in lush forests, the play of light interwoven through the clouds, and sometimes even encounters with playful dolphins. Sailing through a number of channels, we finally reach the Témpanos 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 5 / Chacabuco or Coyhaique- Balmaceda

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

Rates for 2007/2008

Rates may vary due to currency exchange rate fluctuations.

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