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Your gateway to Torres del Paine, Explora, M/V Terra Australis. From here you can combine it with Torres del Paine -El Calafate and Ushuia.
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| ESSENCE OF THE AREA |
| The area of Southern Patagonia includes Chile and Argentina. You cannot speak of one without the other. The combination of great distances, unpredictable weather and inconvenient flight schedule makes travel in Patagonia challenging, but possible. Let us guide you, and covering great distances between the Lake District and Tierra del Fuego might seem daunting, but this is the challenge and it can be done very smoothly if you plan well and have the time and the spirit to do it. This area is infinite, wild, silent and achingly beautiful and it will cast a spell on you with its magical and colossal glaciers, ancient forests, lofty peaks and abundant wildlife. Endless open spaces will fascinate nature lovers, and adventure enthusiasts. We have created several itineraries that will make your vacation go smoothly.
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| RECOMMENDED STAY |
| You need time to fully appreciate this area. An average of 6 nights will give you time to explore your favorite areas. Remember you traveled great distances to get here so enjoy your stay.
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| MUST SEE |
| The Penguin Colonies of Otway Sound, Magdalena Island, a natural Penguin Reserve, Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers, Torres del Paine National Park.
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| RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS |
Explora: Located at Torres del Paine National Park, this property was built with sober architecture in 1993, respecting the beautiful surroundings. From here you can see the massif of the Torres del Paine and the Salto Chico Waterfalls. It has 4 suites and 26 rooms, with incredible views, and modern comfort. This hotel was designed as an exploration hotel and your meals and your activities are all included. You can horseback ride, hike, go on motorboats or vans. You can choose your daily activities according to your level of fitness and interest.
Las Torres del Paine Lodge: It sits at the foot of the Torres, a very comfortable first class hotel. From here you can do all the excursions. Meals are not included, the food is very good here so is the service.
Lago Grey: In front of the Lago Grey and the Glaciers, tourist superior and a good alternative if all the other hotels are full.
Balmaceda & Puerto Chabuco:
Termas de Puyuhuapi Hotel & Spa: The San Rafael Glacier is the highlight. Combine adventure with all the amenities of a great hotel & spa. The hotel has thermal pools also. Getting here is part of the adventure, travel the Austral Road, sail the fjords of Aysen and reach your hotel at the end of the day. You will board the Catamaran and go through channels and estuaries towards the San Rafael Lagoon, allowing you to get closer to the glacier.
Cruises:
M/V Skorpios II and M/V Skorpios III
Departure: Saturday, September through May
The cruise sets sail in Puerto Montt. It sails through the Gulf of Ancud, Chiloe archipelago, Corcovado gulf, and all the channels until it reaches San Rafael Lagoon. They anchor 2 miles from the glacier and then on boats to the snowdrifts weather permitting, then on to Quitralco fjord and hot springs. This is a luxurious and easy way to see the glaciers. Soft adventure, you get to see the glaciers without any strenuous activity.
M/V Skorpio II: Capacity for 160 passengers, the 55 cabins are decorated and coated with native fine woods, she was built in 1988, and there are 5 decks all have rooms have windows except on the Athens deck.
M/V Skorpio III: A five star cruise ship built in 1995, 49 roomy cabins with low beds and a deluxe bath; the cabins have all the modern comforts.
M/V Mare Australis: Mare Australis is an Expedition Cruise ship that sails through the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel and explores one of the wildest and most beautiful regions of the world: Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego at the southernmost tip of the South American continent. From Chile it departs on Saturday from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia, (Punta Arenas to Ushuaia, 5 days 5 nights, you check in at Arturo Prat dock in Punta Arenas, and debarking passengers debark in the morning with optional excursions available or transfer to the airport for your flight home. You will see: Marinelli Glacier, Elephant Seals, Magellan Penguins, D'Agostini Fjord, Serrano Glacier, Condor Glacier, Tierra del Fuego, Puerto Williams, and Ushuia and native forests, sea lions, seals, cormorants, exotic flowers, dolphins, and one of the largest penguin colonies in the Southern Hemisphere.
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