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Ferry through the Patagonian Canals

This program can be done from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales and viceversa. The Reloncavì Inlet, Gulf of Ancud, Gulf of Corcovado and the Maraleda Canal precede the beautiful spectacle of the descent of the Costal Mountains into the Taitao Peninsula. The Gulf of Penas remembers the eternal route of the aboriginals of years past, while the sinking of the Andes Mountains created the small islands covered with short Coigues, Lengas, and Cypreses. In the middle of the multicolored waters, a cause of the Southern Ice Fields, Puerto Edèn greets the passengers, leaving a living testimony of the last of the Kaweskar in the area. During the high season, we can see the magnificence of the Pìo XI Glacier, known for being the largest in Southamerica. It is 64 kilometers long and is located in the Bernardo O’Higgins National Park. This glacier stands out for its color changes, blue and white, that result when large cracks are produced in the ice following large waves.

Itinerary from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales:
Day 1: Friday / Puerto Montt - Gulf of Ancud1
Reception for the participants to start an informative meeting. After this we will begin embarking at 2:30pm approximately. The Ferry will set sail from Puerto Montt to start the navegation through the interior Canals crossing the Reloncavi Inlet and continuing to the Gulf of Ancud, then reaching the Gulf of Corcovado. Dinner and live music for the night.

Day 2: Saturday / Canal Zone
Navigation through the Melinka Canal to see the sea wolves and cormorants along the route. Enter the Pulluche Canal. Dinner and live music for the night.

Day 3: Sunday / Messier Canal
Navigation through the canal zone, such as the Messier Canal. We will continue as far as Puerto Eden, where we will see the mainland. In high season, it's possible to see the Pio XI glacier. We will navigate through the Paso del Abismo and Concepciòn Canal. Dinner, bingo, and party for the last night.

Day 4: Monday / Ultima Esperanza Inlet
To finish we will enter lower Patagonia and sail through the Almirante Montt Gulf to arrive at the Ultima Esperanza Inlet and Puerto Natales. Arrival at Puerto Natales at approximately 10:00 am., to start disembarking an hour later.

Itinerary from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt:
Day 1: Monday / Puerto Natales
Passengers must sleep on board in order to set sail very early the next morning. The boarding will be at 9:00pm. The dinner this day is NOT included.

Day 2: Tuesday / Ultima Esperanza Inlet
Navigation through the Ultima Esperanza Inlet towards the White Canal. We will see the Amalia Glacier during the high season. During the day we will have a meeting to welcome the Captain and to give some information. Dinner and live music for the night.

Day 3: Wednesday / Puerto Edén
Early arrival at Puerto Edèn. We will sail through the Messier Canal and the Paso Angostura Inglesa. Dinner and live music for the night.

Day 4: Thursday / Canal Zone
In the morning we will start going into the canal zone, passing through the Ana Pink Bay and the Pulluche Canal where we will be able to enjoy the abundant vegetation belonging to the area.
We will see the colonies of Sea Wolves and Cormorants. We'll sail through Melinks, the Gulf of the Corcovado and the Gulf of Ancud. Dinner, bingo, and a party at night.

Day 5: Friday / Puerto Montt
Navigation through the Gulf of Ancud and the Reloncavì Inlet. Lunch and disembarking in Puerto Montt will take place at 16:00 am. (Depend to weather conditions). End of our services.

Included Excursions

We will navigate through the canals that were created as a result of the advance of the thick sheets of ice twelve thousand years ago, sculpting the physiognomy of the place. During the trip we will be able to enjoy the different birds and marine species such as the dolphin, sea lions, and occasionally orca whales and humpback whales in the open sea. In this zone, the world continues to be wild and untamed, inspiring many writers such as Jules Vern, Lord Byron, Francisco Coloane… These canals were inhabited by the Chonos in the Chiloè area, the Kawegar in the canals from the Strait of Magellan to the Gulf of Penas, Yaganes to the south, and the Onas in Tierra del Fuego.

From Puerto Montt to the Patagonian Canals.
The ship will leave the Puerto Montt Transshipping Pier, crossing the Reloncavì Inlet and continue to the Gulf of Ancud. After reaching the Gulf of Corcovado, from where we can see the Volcano with the same name with a height of 2,300 meters, we will go into the Moraleda Canal or the Northern and Southern Pèrez Canals. The island territory is part of the peaks of the Costal Mountains that sank into the sea creating the Guaitecas Islands. After this we will pass through the fishing coves of Puerto Aguirre and Caleta Andrade, to later enter the Aysèn Inlet. After this we will go into the Pacific Ocean which generally generates more movement of the ship, depending on the weather conditions. We will go along the Taitao Peninsula that belongs to the San Rafael Lagoon National Park. After this we will cross the Gulf of Penas in approximately 10 or 16 hours. This crossing was always done by the aboriginal pre hispanics and by John Williams in 1843 in the Ancud Schooner making sovereignty in the strait with the founding of the Bulness Fort.

Pío XI Glacier , Lower Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park.
The navigation begins through the Patagonian Canals. We will see the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park with its 3.5 million hectares. This is where we will find the Pìo XI Glacier. After this we will continue through the Messier Canal where we will see the color changes in the water due to the Southern Ice Fields. Then continue through the Angostura Inglesa to arrive at Puerto Edèn, a small cove with 200 inhabitants, where the last of the Kawesgar live. We will pass through the Kirke or Santa Marìa Canals with their respective narrowing to Kirke and White.

The trip will continue through the canals and islands populated by more yet untouched dense native forest. In this passage the fjords become narrower and the waterfalls come from the mountains; the majesty and silence of the Patagonian canals.

To finish we will enter the lower Patagonia and navigate through the Almirante Montt Gulf to arrive at the Ultima Esperanza Inlet and Puerto Natales, the capital of this province, where we can see the Black Necked Swans and do excursions in the Torres del Paine National Park.

The Ferry Evangelistas (Ex Magallanes) is a cargo and passenger ferry, built in Japan, and renovated in Chile in the year 2000.

Characteristics

Cabins of the Evangelistas

The Ferry Evangelistas (Ex Magallanes) it has 38 cabins and 132 berths The cabins are divided into 4 categories: 3 types of cabins, AAA - AA - A, and C Berths . The vessel offers roomy areas for enjoying the voyage, such as exterior passageways, deck, upper terrace, pub and restaurant.

AAA Cabins: cabins equipped with 2 berths, inside private bathroom and view.
AA Cabins: cabins equipped with 4 berths, inside private bathroom and view.
A Cabins: equipped with 4 berths and outside private bathroom.
C Berths: 6 sections with 22 berths each one, outside shared bathroom and view.

Decks of the Evangelistas

Pub Deck
Bridge Deck
Boat Deck

The program includes

• 3 Nights lodging according to category.
• Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
• Movies & games.

Notes

• The rates, itineraries, and routes are subject to change without previous notification.
• The participants must arrive at least 4 hours minimum before the embarking time. The schedule for embarking, sailing and arriving may vary and so we advise that you take precautions with transportation reservations, considering enough time to make connections.
• The ship provides a cafeteria with food service.
• We recommend that you bring warm clothes and a winter jacket as well as athletic travel clothing. Gloves, sweaters, and sunglasses for continuing the excursion to Patagonia and Torres del Paine.
• Each participant can bring up to 2 suitcases. We suggest that you bring the minimum amount possible because the space inside the ship is limited. The ship has a container to save things you do not need during this trip.
• During the high and middle seasons, the guide in charge will offer additional information about the history, wildlife, and geography of the Patagonia. You will also be informed about points of interest along the way. There is a television for videos and music.
• Blankets and towels are included.
• Any food that is not on the menu is not included.
• The dates for sailing are subject to modification.

The program includes

• Under 2 years: 80%
• Under 12 years: 20%
• Older than 60 years: 15%
• Student: 10%

Departures

From Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales:
Every Monday at 4 pm from Puerto Montt.

• Check-in from 09:00 hrs. a 12.30 hrs
• Boarding time: 14:30 hrs

From Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt:
Every Friday at 6 am form Puerto Natales. For departures from Puerto Natales.

• Check-in Monday from 1:00 pm. to 8:00 pm.
• Boarding time: 09.00 hrs.
• Departure: Tuesday to 6:00 am

Seasons

Low Season: All departures from April 2010 to October 2010.
High Season: All departures from November 2009 to March 2010.

Rates

Rates per passenger in American dollars.

Note: The rates of the low season and high season are for Pto. Montt - Pto. Natales and for Pto. Natales - Pto. Montt.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be written, specifying the cause and assuming responsibility of the corresponding penalty. Once the reservation has been confirmed by Gotolatin, the following charges will apply for cancellations made by the passenger, according to the program departure date:

• Between 45 and 30 working days before the beginning of the cruise:
  40% of total program value per passenger.
• Between 30 and 15 working days before the beginning of the cruise:
  60% of total program value per passenger.
• Between 15 and 0 working days before the beginning of the program: No refund.
• There are no refunds for portions of the program not used, hotel accommodations, etc.
• We recommend considering Travel Insurance for any reason.