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Patagonia cruises - Skorpios I detailed itinerary - Adventure route

July 30, 2010

Adventure route

DAY 01 Monday:
 Reception at Balmaceda airport. Transfer by bus to Coyhaique passing by natural attractions such as the Salto de Agua de la Virgen and Cascada Velo de la Novia (Water falls), and the bridge over the Aysén River and the Simpson River. Transfer to Puerto Chacabuco at 18:00 hrs. to get on board M/V Skorpios I and set sail towards Quitralco Fjord at 20:30 hrs. Navigation through the Aysén Bay, Punta Tortuga, Elena Island and Costa Channel.

DAY 02 Tuesday:
Docked at Quitralco pier, passengers can take thermal baths in indoor and/or outdoor pools, do excursions in motorboats around the fjord, walk around the virgin forest and take optional fishing tours (Passengers must take their own fishing equipment with them). Lunch at the Fogón Criollo based on grill assorted meat (Barbecue).

DAY 03  Wednesday:
During the morning passengers can enjoy thermal and/or steam baths. At 14:00 hrs. M/V Skorpios I sets sail towards San Rafael Glacier, sailing through Costa Channel, Elephants Estuary and Punta Leopardos. 21:00 hrs. The motorvessel anchors 15 miles away from the Glacier.

DAY 04 Thursday:
 09:00 hrs. Enter to San Rafael Glacier by Témpanos River’s Channel, anchoring two kilometers from the glacier. Excursions are done in “Hércules” motorboats surrounding the multicolored icebergs. Traditional whisky with
millenary ice. The ship moves closer to the glacier in the afternoon. 16:30 hrs. Set sail to Puerto Chacabuco.

DAY 05  Friday:
06:00 hrs. Dock at Puerto Chacabuco pier. 07:00 hrs. Breakfast. 08:00 hrs.Transfer to Balmaceda airport. End of the cruise.

NOTE: Skorpios I reserves the right to alter, change or omit any part of the itinerary and to modify the ship departure and arrival schedules, without advance notice.

 
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