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PUERTO
MONTT -> PUERTO NATALES
Navimag, 4 days / 3 nights, ferry with
cabins, from US$ 315 |
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It
is one of the most popular ways to get to the Southern edge
of the country, and approach to the Torres del Paine National
Park, since it is impossible to reach this distant region
by road through Chile. The travel is considered as a "one
way", because people who sail to Puerto Natales usually
continue their trip into Argentina and Tierra del Fuego, or
prefer to fly back. Nevertheless, this journey is considered
an experiencie in itself, due to the slow way of entering
this magnificent landscape of narrow channels and solitary
islands. It is also possible to do this trip the other way
round, from Puerto Natales back to Puerto Montt.
Eventhough it is basically a cargo boat with no fancy, crusier-type
accommodation, Navimag has managed to improve their customer
service with bilingual guides and informative talks on board
during the high season.
Between October and March it is very busy and it is best to
make a reservation a couple of weeks before hand to be sure
to get a berth. In general, the northbound route is less busy. |
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| Itinerary |
The
ferry leaves Puerto Montt, and sails through the quiet waters
of the Ancud Gulf, protected by the numerous islands of the
Chiloé's Archipelago. After crossing the Moraleda Channel,
the boat sails through the Penas Gulf, the only part of the
journey at open seas. After some hours, the navigation continues
through protected channels. The journey goes through the channels
White, Sarmiento and Concepción, arriving on the morning
of the 4th day in Puerto Natales.
During the high season there is a stop at Puerto Edén,
to disembark local passengers and let the tourists have an
idea of the living conditions of the people that live in this
remote area. The boats also take a detour to one of the glaciers
of the Southern Patagonian Icefield (without disembarking)
For a detailled description of the southwards trip: 
For a detailled description of the northwards trip:
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| Dates |
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The despartures from Puerto Montt are usually scheduled every
Friday afternoon, arriving in Puerto Natales early on Monday
morning. If you take the trip northwards, the departure from
Puerto Natales is normally on Tuesday (with embarking on Monday
evening), arriving in Puerto Montt early on Friday morning. |
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| Puerto
Montt -> Puerto Natales |
| Dates
and departure times |
Observations |
| Friday |
09:00-11:00
12:00
14:00 |
Check-In
Embarking
Departure |
| Monday |
aprox.
12:00 |
Arrival
and disembarking |
| Puerto
Natales ->
Puerto Montt |
| Monday |
09:30-19:00
21:00 |
Check-In
Embarking |
| Tuesday |
04:00 |
Departure |
| Friday |
dawn
08:00 |
Arrival
Disembarking |
| Note:
This schedule is aproximate and may have some changes
due to weather conditions and/or cargo needs. |
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| Boats |
Navimag
(Naviera Magallanes) uses on this route the ferry Evangelistas
that transports vehicles, cargo and passengers. It has cabins
of different categories, and berths in a dormitory. The ship
has also common areas like a restaurant, a pub/cafeteria and
panoramic decks.
| Boat's
Characteristics |
Evangelistas |
| Length |
123
mts. |
| Breadth |
21
mts. |
| Capacity
(passengers) |
260 |
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| Cabins |
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| Ferry
EVANGELISTAS |
| Cabin |
Nº
Pax |
Bathroom |
Window |
| AAA |
2 |
Private
interior |
Yes |
| AA |
4 |
Private
interior |
Yes |
| BBB |
2 |
Private
exterior |
Yes |
| A |
4 |
Private
exterior |
No |
| BB |
4 |
Shared
bathroom |
Yes |
| CC |
4 |
Shared
bathroom |
No |
| C |
22 |
Shared
bathroom |
Yes
and No |
For
more information and photos of the Evangelistas: |
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| Rates |
- All given rates
are per person in US-Dollars.
- Cabins AAA, AA, BBB
and A can only be bought as entire cabins.
It applies the rate for single person when traveling alone,
double for two people, triple for three and cuadruple if
four people travel together.
- In cabins CC and BB
it is possible to buy one or more berths in a cabin if you
don't mind sharing with other passengers. If a group of
four wants to stay in the same cabin, they must pay the
"Quadruple" rate. If they pay "Shared"
rate it is possible that the passengers are put in different
cabins if the demand require this.
- The price includes full board without beverages. If you
prefer vegetarian, diabetic, etc. food, please mention this
while doing the reservation.
For
departures after September 1st, 2013 there will be charged
a harbour tax of US$ 10 per person.
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| April
to October 2013 - Ferry EVANGELISTAS |
| Cabin |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Quadruple |
Shared |
| AAA |
1.960 |
1.050 |
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- |
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| AA |
1.680 |
910 |
644 |
525 |
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| BBB |
1.610 |
840 |
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- |
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| A |
1.470 |
770 |
553 |
455 |
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| BB |
1.260 |
665 |
490 |
420 |
385 |
| CC |
1.120 |
595 |
455 |
385 |
350 |
| C |
- |
- |
- |
- |
315 |
For
more information and photos of the Evangelistas: |
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2013 to March 2014 |
| Cabin |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Quadruple |
Shared |
| AAA |
2.800 |
1.500 |
- |
- |
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| AA |
2.400 |
1.300 |
920 |
750 |
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| BBB |
2.300 |
1.200 |
- |
- |
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| A |
2.100 |
1.100 |
790 |
650 |
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| BB |
1.800 |
950 |
700 |
600 |
550 |
| CC |
1.600 |
850 |
650 |
550 |
500 |
| C |
- |
- |
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450 |
For
more information and photos of the Evangelistas: |
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| Discounts |
| Infants
from 0 to 3 years old (sharing bed) |
80%
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| Children
from 4 to 12 years old |
20%
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| Vehicles
Transport
(Rates in Chilean Pesos) |
P.
Montt -
P. Natales |
P.
Natales -
P. Montt |
| Car |
Max.
length 4,5 metres |
Ch$
295.000 |
Ch$
190.000 |
| Pick-Up |
Max.
length 5,2 metros |
Ch$
315.000 |
Ch$
190.000 |
| Motor
Home |
Each
meter |
Ch$
81.345 |
Ch$ 81.345 |
| Motorbike |
Ch$
85.000 |
Ch$
85.000 |
| Bicycles |
Ch$
29.750 |
Ch$
29.750 |
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| How
to make a reservation: |
In
TravelAid we can take your reservation with the following information:
-Full name
-Nationality
-Passport or ID number
-Date of birth
If traveling with a vehicle:
-Type, mark, model and license plate. |
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The adventure beginns
A wonderful landscape to photograph
An island with sea lions
There is always something new to discover
Amazing sunsets
Puerto Edén, the only stop of the journey
Disembark at Puerto Edén (only in high season)
Fisherman shows a kingcrab
Kaweskar girl sells handicrafts
Sailing through narrow channels
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