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PROGRAMME
PATAGONIA CONNECTION
Mit Übernachtung in Puyuhuapi Lodge
& Spa, mit und ohne Laguna San Rafael |
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Patagonia
Connection invites you to experience the Chilean Patagonia...
"South of Silence", based on programs with 3,
4 or 5 nights, with regular departures according to the
program descriptions.
Comparative
table, rates and conditions at the bottom of this page.
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| Program
PC1 "South of Silence" |
5
nights - starting Thursdays |
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| Detailed
description
(Text by Patagonia Connection):
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 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! |
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| Program
PC2/PC3 "San Rafael Lagoon" |
3
nights - starting Saturdays and Tuesdays |
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Detailed
description
(Text by Patagonia Connection):
Day
1 / Balmaceda - Puyuhuapi
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 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!
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, spring-water fountain,
and steam sauna, and then reap the benefits of thalassotherapy
sessions, relaxation massages, and facial and other
treatments.
Day
3 / Puyuhuapi - San Rafael Lagoon - Chacabuco or Coyhaique
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 to the airport in Balmaceda.
Bon Voyage & Hasta la Vista!
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| Program
PC4 "Puyuhuapi's Secret" |
4
nights - starting Mondays |
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Detailed
description
(Text by Patagonia Connection):
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 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... 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!
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| Program
PC - SPA "Body and Soul" |
4
nights -
starting Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays |
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| Detailed
description
(Text by Patagonia Connection):
The soothing powers of water
The waters of our spa are naturally pure, the source
being just meters from the Lodge. Here three different
waters converge: seawater, thermal water and water
right from the waterfall. And at our Spa, you can
enjoy the benefits of all three in one place. It’s
important to find ways to recover from the stress
of our daily lives, to find places to reenergize,
and to reclaim the good feeling of well being. Here
you’ll be able to benefit from relaxation massages
and specially from thalassotherapy treatments.
Day 1 / Balmaceda - Puyuhuapi
Reception in the Balmaceda airport. Begin 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 grasses.
The vast remains of burned 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!
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 wellplanned simplicity combine to create a unique
atmosphere. The Lodge offers thermal outdoor pools
at the edge of the sea, footpaths for walks through
the cold forest, visits to the Queulat National Park
with its Hanging Glacier, easy bicycle trips along
the Austral Road, or, if you wish, you can explore
the Dorita Bay in boats or kayaks.
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 and other treatments. Restore your body’s
energy and recover your spirit’s equilibrium,
with 4 treatments per day.
Day 5 / Puyuhuapi - Balmaceda
At 7:30 am we board the motor-launch and cross the
Puyuhuapi Channel to return by austral road to Coyhaique.
Along the way we are likely to see the diversity of
the region, much of the trip is along a gravel road
that passes through extraordinary landscapes of dense
forests between mountains and cliffs, reaching Coyhaique
and then continue on to the airport of Balmaceda to
take your flight back to Puerto Montt or Santiago.
Bon Voyage & Hasta la Vista!
Note:
Program operating on Mondays and Thursdays entering
by the Carretera Austral, 6 hours by land transfer. |
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| Program
PCA "Austral Road" |
3
nights -
flexibles departures |
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Detailed
description
(Text by Patagonia Connection):
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 forests 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 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 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 and other treatments.
Day 4 / Puyuhuapi - Balmaceda
At 7:30 am., we board the motor-launch and cross the
Puyuhuapi Channel to return by Carretera Austral to
Coyhaique, where we will have lunch, and then continue
on to the airport of Balmaceda. Bon Voyage & Hasta
la Vista!
Note:
This program may vary on day 1, since the trip to Puyuhuapi
can be operated by the catamaran PATAGONIA EXPRESS,
from Puerto Chacabuco, with a comfortable 5 hour navigation.
Additional nights are available for this program. |
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| Program
"Fly Fishing" |
flexibles
stays and departures |
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by Patagonia Connection): |
SEATED
IN THE VERDANT HEART of the Chilean Patagonia, the Puyuhuapi
Lodge & Spa is surrounded by land where lakes with
water as clear as air are joined by an arterial network
of beautiful pristine rivers to the enchanted fjords,
channels and bays that probe the entire coast and finger
out among the many islands. Gentle tides nurture an
inexhaustible source of marine life, a food chain from
benthics and baitfish through trout and salmon to sea
lions and austral dolphins. Each day boating out from
the lodge to a new wadeable river is an adventure, a
challenge to a virgin fishing destination where you
can breathe in peace.
Here, the abundant food supply in both fresh and saltwater
causes all brown, rainbow trout and silver salmon, to
thrive. They are, in size, shape, and fight, essentially
sea-run browns and summer steelhead. The salmon make
their spawning runs just as their native waters. Such
histories make the rivers at once predictable and mysterious.
The
lodge nestled in the forest above Dorita Bay, calls
at the end of every angling day. The relaxation of
the native wood rooms, the warmth of the many thermal
waters sprinkled around the ground and spa, the fine
food and exceptional Chilean wines: all provide the
perfect setting for the many stories you're certain
to tell about each of your fly fishing days in this
unique destination.
A
perfect spot where you can go on a fishing trip with
your non-angling companion, as she/he will have the
option of lots of on site excursions as well as revitalizing
spa treatments.
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| Resume
of available tour programs: |
| Code |
PC1 |
PC2 |
PC3 |
PC4 |
PCA |
PC
SPA |
| Nights |
5
nights |
3
nights |
3
nights |
4
nights |
3
nights |
4
nights |
| In |
Thursday |
Saturday |
Tuesday |
Monday |
Sat
or Tue |
Mon,
Wed or Thu |
| Out |
Tuesday |
Tuesday |
Friday |
Friday |
Tue
or Fri |
Fri,
Sat or Mon |
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San Rafael Lagoon |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Entering
by |
Road |
Fjord |
Fjord |
Road |
Road,
except for October to April |
Road,
except Tuesdays for October to April |
| Operation |
October
to April |
October
to April |
October
to April |
October
to April |
All
year |
All
Year |
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Rates
2012/2013 |
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Low
Season
Oct
21 to Nov 18 - 2012
March 17 to April - 2013
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High
Season
Nov
19 to
March 16 - 2013 |
| Program |
Nights |
Double |
Single |
Double |
Single |
PCA |
3 |
US$
1.300 |
US$
1.600 |
US$
1.400 |
US$
1.900 |
| PC
SPA |
4 |
US$
1.800 |
US$
2.200 |
US$
2.000 |
US$
2.480 |
PC2
/ PC3 |
3 |
US$
1.680 |
US$
1.980 |
US$
1.870 |
US$
2.300 |
| PC4 |
4 |
US$
1.890 |
US$
2.450 |
US$
2.180 |
US$
2.600 |
PC1 |
5 |
US$
2.200 |
US$
2.800 |
US$
2.380 |
US$
2.980 |
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| porada
Med :
Octubre hasta 16 de Diciembre 2006 y Marzo 2007 |
Ask
for special rates for additional beds and for children between
0-4 and 5-14 years.
Special rates and departures for Christmas and New Year.
Note:
- Rates in US$ Dollars. Foreign passengers are granted
a tax exemption, according to decree 825 art. 12, for foreigners
who are not residents of Chile. These taxes are not included
in the above rates.
- Rates are subject to changes without previous notice.
- Programs depart October 2009. Out of season, it is possible
to operate in charter programs for groups.
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
Flights, 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). |
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| How
to make a reservation: |
In
TravelAid we can take your resevation with the following information:
-Full name
-Nationality
-Passport number
-Date of birth
-Home address |
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The Catamaran sailing the fjords
In front of San Rafael glacier
Comfortable seats on board
The catamaran's restaurant
Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa
Hotel reception
Lobby with bright windows
Superior Room
First class food
Indoor thermal pool
Outdoor thermal pool
Hot spring under lush vegetation
Special treatments
Relaxation massage
The charm of the silent night
Kayaking through the channels
Enjoying the southern forests
Carretera Austral
Hanging glacier in the Queulat National Park
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