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PTO.
CHACABUCO -> LAGUNA SAN RAFAEL -> PTO. CHACABUCO
Catamaranes del Sur, 14 hours, touristic
excursion, from US$ 380 |
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It
is the fastest option to visit the Laguna San Rafael. The
modern touristic catamaran is twice as fast as other crafts.
It stays less time in front of the glacier, but offers the
possibility to see with daylight the fjords and channels
between Puerto Chacabuco and the Laguna San Rafael.
The same enterprise owns the Hotel Loberías del Sur
in Puerto Chacabuco and the Ecotouristic Reservation Park
Aiken del Sur, thereafter there are some packages with 3
or 4 nights lodging.
For
more information about this programs: 
Important: The enterprise tries to sell
first the packages, and only one week before the departure
date it is possible to buy the day excursion alone (without
accommodation) if there is still availability. If you want
to secure your reservation with time, it is necessary to
spend at least one night at the Hotel Loberías del
Sur. Ask for details about this alternative and other special
programs.
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| Itinerary |
The
check-in is at 07:00 at the lobby of Hotel Loberías
del Sur, at a short distance from the harbour. The catamaran
leaves at 08:00 and takes the passengers along islands, channels
and fjords until finally arriving to the amazing Laguna San
Rafael around two in the afternoon. If the weather conditions
allow it, the passengers are taken in zodiac boats to get
a closer look at the San Rafael Glacier and its many icebergs
that float scattered in the lagoon. At the end of the excursion,
a delicious whisky is served with millenary. The visit to
the lagoon itself lasts between 2 to 3 hours, and afterwards
starts the trip back to Puerto Chacabuco, ending the excursion
around 9 PM.
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| Dates |
There
are departures scheduled from August to May. The dates are
irregular, but more often on Monday, Friday and Saturday.
The touristic packages are from Thursday to Sunday (3 nights)
and from Sunday to Thursday (4 nights).
For
information of season 2013/2014 >
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| Departures
2012/2013 |
| Month |
Departure
dates |
| August |
24
- 25 - 27 - 31 |
| September |
1
- 3 - 7 - 8 - 10 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 22 - 28 - 29 |
| October |
1
- 5 - 6 - 8 - 12 - 13 - 19 - 26 - 27 |
| November |
2
- 3 - 5 - 9 - 10 - 12 - 16 - 17 - 19 - 23 - 24 - 26 -
30 |
| December |
1
- 3 - 7 - 8 - 10 - 14 - 15 - 17 - 30 |
| January |
4
- 5 - 7 - 12 - 14 - 18 - 19 - 21 - 25 - 26 - 28 |
| February |
2
- 5 - 8 - 9 - 11 -14 - 16 - 18 - 22 - 23 - 25 |
| March |
1
- 2 - 4 - 8 - 9 - 11 - 15 - 16 - 18 - 22 - 23 -29 - 30 |
| April |
1
- 5 - 8 - 12 - 19 - 20 - 26 - 27 |
| May |
3
- 4 - 10 - 11 - 18 - 19 |
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| Boat |
The
navigation is made in a comfortable catamarans called "Chaitén".
It allows you to enjoy the nature from its climatised interiors,
comfortable bars or from the exterior decks.
| Catamarans'
Features |
Chaitén |
| Length |
30
mts. |
| Breadth |
8,30
mts. |
| Passenger
capacity |
100 |
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| Cabins
/ Accommodation |
Since
the whole journey takes about 14 hours, the catamaran has
no cabins for passengers.
The Hotel Loberías del Sur has 60 cozy rooms, restaurant,
bar, spa, gym, events centre and wireless internet.
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| Prices |
Prices
in US-Dollars
The
prices are per person and include full board (breakfast, cocktail,
lunch, tea and dinner), excursion in zodiacs between the icebergs,
whisky with "millenary ice" and open bar. |
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| Excursion
Laguna San Rafael |
| Passengers |
Price |
| Adults |
US$
380
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| Children
under 12 years |
US$
150
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| Children
under 4 years |
Free |
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Packages: |
There
are touristic packages that combine the excursion to the
Laguna San Rafael with accommodation at the Hotel Loberías
del Sur and a visit to Parque Aikén del Sur, full
board and the transfer from the Balmaceda Airport > Hotel
> Airport.
For more information about this programs:
Important:
The enterprise tries to sell first the packages, and only
one week before the departure date it is possible to buy
the day excursion (without accommodation) and only if there
is still availability. If you want to secure your reservation
with time, it is necessary to spend at least one night at
the Hotel Loberías del Sur. Ask for details about
this alternative and other special programs.
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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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Photos:
Copyright Catamaranes del Sur
Catamaran in front of the glacier
Getting closer to the San Rafael glacier
Floating icebergs in the Laguna San Rafael
View from the channels during the trip
Cozy second floor on the catamaran
Full board service during the excursion
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