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| Puerto Montt - Puerto Natales |
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Leaving behind the noise of the city, lovers of nature arrive at Puerto Montt for the purpose of boarding the ferry "Evangelistas", which will take them to encounter a setting of varied, extreme contrasts: the Patagonian channels. Along a route that combines the beauty of the pristine parks with the force of a cold wind that does not cease to cause an impact, the untamed south appears in all its glory, displaying its outstanding abundance.
Navimag traverses the Reloncaví bay, the Ancud and Corcovado gulfs and the Moraleda channel, all of which precede the beautiful spectacle of the descent of the Coastal cordillera at the Taitao peninsula. The Penas gulf recalls the eternal route of the ancient indigenous peoples, while the vestiges of the dismembering of the Andes give rise to small islands covered with coigüe, lenga and cypress trees of little height.
In the midst of multi-coloured waters originating from the Southern Ice Fields, Puerto Edén greets the passengers exhibiting the cultural heritage of the last surviving aboriginal people in the world, the Kawescar (or Alacalufe) people. After winding its way through endless labyrinths of islands and channels, the ferry "Evangelistas" arrives at Puerto Natales, the stepping-stone town for the Torres del Paine National Park, the Milodón Natural Monument and Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park.
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Calbuco, Reloncaví Inlet, Gulf of Ancud and Gulf of Corcovado
We will head for Calbuco. Then we will head for Reloncaví Inlet and Ancud and Corcovado Gulfs. Reloncaví Gulf is a gulf situated in Los Lagos Region, southward Chile and delimits the end of Central Valley and it is the zone where the Intermediate Depression goes deeper into the Pacific Ocean as a result of the glacial erosion originated thousand of years ago. The Chilean people consider this zone as the geographical boundary of the Patagonia.
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Melinka, North and South Pérez Channels, Brieva Strait, White Rock and Pelluche Channel
We will go along Melinka, North and South Pérez Channels. Melinka is a town southward Chile situated in the Region of Aysén, in the province of Aysén. We will have the opportunity to see colonies of seals and cormorants.
Then we will see the spectacular and wonderful Brieva Strait and White Rock. After this, we will sail Pelluche Channel. This channel is situated in the Region of Aysén, province of Aysén. It has varied and beautiful vegetation. Ending this wonderful journey we will head for the oceanic zone in the afternoon.
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Messier Channel, Angostura Inglesa, Bajo Cotopaxi, Puerto Edén, Pío XI Glacier, Paso del Abismo and Concepción Channel
On this journey, we will go along the channels zone where we will find the wonderful Messier Channel. Messier Channel is one of the main and long Patagonian channels in the magnificent Chilean Patagonia. It is situated in the XI Region of Aysén in General Carlos Ibañez del Campo. It was named for the French astronomer Charles Messier. The Kaweskar people sailed Messier Channel from almost 6,000 years ago up to the end of the 20th century, as they lived by its shores.
We will pass by Angostura Inglesa and Bajo Cotopaxi. Angostura Inglesa is the southward continuation of Messier Channel from Moat Island to Harwood Inlet. After that, we will reach port in Puerto Edén and then set out to see the stunning Pío XI Glacier (high season). Puerto Edén is a Chilean town in the XII Region of Magellan in the Chilean Antarctica, Última Esperanza Province, Puerto Natales municipality. This town is located in a bay at the entrance of the Patagonian channels in the Wellington Island on the western shore of Paso del Indio.
Pío XI Glacier, also called Brüggen Glacier or Ana María Glacier, is the biggest one in South America with a surface of 1,263 km2; you will be amazed by such enormous surface area. Ending our journey, we will go along Paso del Abismo to reach Concepción Channel. Paso del Abismo is the southward continuation of Paso del Indio, and Concepción Channel is the southward continuation of Wide Channel, both channels were sailed by the ancient Kaweskar people.
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White Channel and Seno Última Esperanza
Ending our journey, we will go along White channel and Seno Última Esperanza.
Seno Última Esperanza, with its beautiful slopes and geography, is situated in the XII region in Puerto Natales and connects this place with Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers.
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| Attractions and activities |
Hikking and Trekking
From Puerto Natales it is possible to visit one of the world's most spectacular natural reserves: the Torres del Paine National Park. The variety of plant and animal species, along with its marvellous scenic attractions and its wild geography, make it one of the most attractive spots for lovers of ecology and of adventure sports. Here it is possible to go kayaking, ice-hiking, trekking toward the foot of the Torres and to stand in front of glaciers such as the Grey and the Francés, among other activities.
Farther south, on Navarino island and close to the town of Puerto Williams, is the Dientes de Navarino circuit, the world's southernmost trekking route. Amid magnificent mountain landscapes, this circuit offers the visitor impressive views of the Beagle channel. In Argentine territory, for its part, lies the Los Glaciares National Park, where one can visit Mount Fitzroy and where there are a number of circuits with different degrees of difficulty.
Birdwatching
During the course of this voyage toward the Patagonian channels, Navimag passengers will be able to see a large number of native bird species such as Magellanic penguins, condors, woodpeckers, black-necked swans, cormorants, petrels, flamingos, caiquenes and ñandús, among others. Magdalena island and the Torres del Paine National Park are the most outstanding places for engaging in this activity.
Fly Fishing
To the south of the Navimag route, the rivers and lakes on the main island of Tierra del Fuego are the ideal setting for fishing salmon as well as rainbow and brown trout. Especially outstanding in this region is the Blanco lake, where you will be able to enjoy the experience of fishing at the end of the world.
Sking
The Navimag route also takes you close to the different ski centres in the region. Situated near the city of Punta Arenas is the Cerro Mirador ski centre where, aside from skiing, you will be able to enjoy the view of the Strait of Magellan from the ski slopes. The Argentine territory offers ski centres in Villa La Angostura and Río Turbio as well as at Cerro Castor in Ushuaia.
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Departures and Rates
Patagonian Channels - Southern Route - 4 Days |
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INCLUDES - Low season: April to October 2008 |
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Lodging according to category.
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Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). |
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Movies & hall games. |
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Optional land fall in Puerto Edén (only during April 2008). |
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Include glacier sighting.
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INCLUDES - High season: November 2008 to March 2009 |
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Lodging according to category. |
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Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). |
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Talks & audiovisuals. |
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On board activities. |
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Optional land fall in Puerto Edén. |
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Pio XI Glacier sightseeing. |
. To obtain a discount, identity and the corresponding documents must be presented.
. Senior citizen and student discounts valid only for departures between April 1st and October 31th (low season)
. All fares subject to change without previous notice.
. Please check our Ticket Conditions. |
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