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Catamaran sailing through the San Rafael lagoon13 Hours
We will navigate fjords and channels of the Chilean Patagonia by catamaran from Puerto Chacabuco to the Laguna San Rafael National…
- FromUS$295per person
Don't miss the opportunity to travel on an aircraft over the Chilean Patagonia towards the Northern Ice Fields. During the 2 hour flight you will marvel at the scenery of snow-capped peaks, great lakes, rivers, canals, Patagonian fjords and glaciers.
- Duration: 3 hours
What you will visit:
- 1 Laguna San Rafael National Park
Transfer from Coyhaique to Teniente Vidal Airdrome (6 Km.), Where it flights to Northern Ice Field. The first thing is sighted is the Simpson Valley, leading to the contemplation of this impressive portion of the Patagonia. The wonderful contrast of the great plains with the imposing scenery of the snow-capped peaks, reflected in the emerald green lakes and rivers, will welcome them. Flying from north to south, canals, fjords, so far as the ancient ice belonging to the Laguna San Rafael National Reserve, declared a World Biosphere Reserve are distinguished. This stage lasts about 50 minutes.
From the air of Patagonia Aysen approaches the snow drift and Laguna San Rafael Glacier, both situated in the northern part of the Northern Ice Field. Over flight and Glacier Lagoon, lasts 20 minutes approximately. San Rafael Glacier, has a total length of 45 km., A front feed 3-4 Km. Wide and 50-70 m high, and empties into the lagoon of the same name. The melting of the glacier San Rafael causes the release of large blocks of ice, which float on the waters of Laguna San Rafael, which has a total area of 170 square kilometres. Return to Coyhaique Airdrome in 50 minutes. Return to Coyhaique.
- PhysicalVery low
- CulturalVery low
- NatureHigh
- NightlifeVery low
Recommendations
This program includes:
- Ground Transportation Coyhaique/ Airdrome Teniente Vidal/ Coyhaique,
- Air transport. Charter,
- Liability insurance for passengers.
This program does not include:
- Food
Guide:
- Flight Option Guide
Equipment
What you need to bring:
- Clothing for cold days (jacket, fleece,hat)
- Clothing for hot days (Windstopper, T-shirt)
- Sunglasses with UV filter