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PTO.
CHACABUCO -> LAGUNA SAN RAFAEL -> PTO. CHACABUCO
Catamaranes del Sur, 12 hours, touristic
excursion, from US$ 240 |
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This
page is valid for departures until 31 December 2024.
For trips in 2025, please check here > 
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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 Reserve Parque
Aiken del Sur, thereafter there are some packages with 3
up to 7 nights lodging including other excursions.
For
more information about this programs:
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| Itinerary |
The
check-in is at 07:00 at 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 ice. 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 all year round, less frequent in
winter. The dates are irregular, but more often on Monday,
Friday and Saturday
Important:
Catamarenes del Sur may change this schedule, please confirm
dates before making flight reservations.
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| Departures
2024 |
| Month |
Departure
dates |
| January |
1 - 5 - 6 - 8 - 12 - 13 - 15 - 19 - 20 - 22 - 26 - 27 - 29 |
| February |
2 - 3 - 5 - 9 - 10 - 12 - 16 - 17 - 19 - 23 - 24 - 26 |
| March |
1 - 2 - 4 - 8 - 9 - 11 - 15 - 16 - 18 - 22 - 23 - 25 - 29 - 30 |
| April |
1 - 5 - 6 - 8 - 12 - 13 - 15 - 19 - 20 - 22 - 26 - 27 - 29 |
| May |
4 |
| June |
No departures |
| July |
No departures |
| August |
17 - 24 - 31 |
| September |
2 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 9 - 13 - 14 -
16 - 20 - 21 - 23 - 27 - 28 -
30 |
| October |
4 - 5 - 7 - 11 - 12 - 14 - 18 - 19 - 21 - 25 - 26 - 28 |
| November |
1 - 2 - 4
- 8 - 9 - 11 - 15 - 16 - 18 - 22 - 23 - 25 - 29 - 30 |
| December |
2
- 6 - 7 - 9 - 13 - 14 - 16 - 20 - 21 - 23 - 27 - 28 - 30 |
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| Dates
in black |
Only
normal rate C3 is sold |
| Dates
in red |
90
spots of rate C2 are sold |
| Dates
in green |
40
spots of rate C1 and 50 spots of rate C2 are sold |
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| Boat |
The
navigation is made in a comfortable catamaran called "Aysén".
It allows you to enjoy the nature from its climatized interiors,
comfortable bars or from the exterior decks.
| Catamarans'
Features |
Aysén |
| Length |
42
mts. |
| Breadth |
12,5
mts. |
| Passenger
capacity |
237 |
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| Cabins
/ Accommodation |
Since
the whole journey takes about 12 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.
In
the nearby town of Puerto Aysén exists a wider range
of accommodation.
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| Prices |
The
rates are per person and include full board (breakfast, appetizers,
lunch, tea time and cocktail), excursion in zodiacs between
the icebergs, whisky with "millenary ice". |
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Last Minute Special Offer:
Departures of 27, 28 and 30 September and 4 October
Adults: Ch$ 140.000 - Children: Ch$ 70.000
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| Excursion
Laguna San Rafael - Normal Rate |
| Passengers |
| Adults |
US$
340 / Ch$ 256.000 |
| Seniors
(over 60 years) |
US$
310 / Ch$ 231.000 |
| Children
under 12 years |
US$
185 / Ch$ 128.500 |
| Children
under 4 years |
Free
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Special
rates:
During
low season (see departure calendar), there is a limited number
of spots offered at special rates. When these tickets are
sold, for the remaining spots the normal rate is charged.
So it is recommended to book well in advance. |
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| Excursion
Laguna San Rafael - Promotional Rates |
| Passengers |
Rate
C1 |
Rate
C2 |
| Adults |
US$
240
Ch$ 181.500 |
US$
285
Ch$ 212.500 |
| Seniors
(over 60 years) |
US$
215
Ch$ 163.000 |
US$
255
Ch$ 191.000 |
| Children
under 12 years |
US$
125
Ch$ 95.000 |
US$
160
Ch$ 120.000 |
| Children
under 4 years |
Free
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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:
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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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