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Chile : Tours
: Sailing the Magellan Strait
| Sailing the Magellan Strait |
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Available all year round
Duration:
1 day
Valid Until:
31-Mar-2008
Price from: Dolar US
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From Punta Arenas, set sail subject to availability and according to the itinerary, at 11:00 or at 03:30 PM. This is an excursion for lovers of flora and fauna. Named a National Monument in 1982, Magdelena Island is a habitat for one of the largest concentration of Magellanic penguins in Chile. Come and journey to the famous Magellan Strait in the same route as Francis Drake, Hernando de Magallanes, and Charles Darwin.
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Punta Arenas
Pick up from Hotel and taken to the port of Punta Arenas, to board
the Barcaza which will take you toward Magdalena Island. From the
departure in Tres Puentes, we sail north, following the coastline.
Approximately 25 miles from Punta Arenas, we arrive at Magdalena
and Marta Islands. Both islands form part of the Los Pingüinos
Natural Monument. The excursion includes a tour of the island to observe
the large colonies of birds that live there, especially the Magellanic
penguins. You will also have the opportunity to visit the lighthouse
and get a nice view of the island. Afterwards, return to Punta Arenas, arriving around
9:00 pm. Transportation to your Hotel.
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Included Excursions
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Los Pinguinos
Natural Monument
Located within the Magellan Strait, 35 km (21.8 mi) from the city
of Punta Arenas. It is a wilderness area created in August of 1966
as a National Park and reclassified as a Natural Monument in 1982.
This natural reserve's objective is to protect the bird life that inhabits the area
such as penguins, cormorants, and sea gulls. Here you will find one of the major penguin
colonies of Southern Chile, whose population is an estimated 60 thousand pairs of
Magellanic penguins, which comprises more than 95% of the Avifauna Biomass. Year after
year more than 60 thousand pairs of penguins return to the island to nest in the same
caves that they built. Between October and March, the majority of them are visible,
occupying the entire island, turning it into a unique and incomparable landscape.
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The Program Includes
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- Transfers specified in the program.
- This program does not include telephone calls, laundry service, wines, spirits and extras not specified in the program.
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Suggestions
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- Waterproof boots or trekking boots, waterproof clothes (jacket and pants) for mild and cold weather (parka).
- Personal items and a waterproof small backpack (day pack)
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Rates
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Rates per passengers |
US$ |
| One Passenger |
76 |
| More than 2 Passenger |
65 |
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| Departures |
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Season 2008
From January to March.
Departures
Departures at 04:00 PM. Check in 03:30 PM.
- January : 3 - 5 - 8 - 19 - 22 - 29 - 31
- February: 9 - 16 - 26
- March: 4 - 8 - 11 - 15 - 18 - 25 - 29
Departures at 11:00 AM. Check in 10:30 AM.
- January : 10 - 24
- February: 7
- March: 6-20
| Cancellation Policies |
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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 30 and 20 working days before the beginning of the program
30% of total program value per passenger
- Between 20 and 10 working days before the beginning of the program
60% of total program value per passenger
- Between 10 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.
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