FROM OCTOBER NAVIGATION TO MAGDALENA ISLAND AND MARTA ISLAND | tel: +56 9 8239 3545 | email: canales@soloexpediciones.com
WHALE WATCHING, SEA FAUNA AND GLACIERS
NAVIGATION THROUGH THE FRANCISCO COLOANE MARINE PARK
Cape Froward, the southernmost point of the Continental world, Glaciers, Humpback Whales, Sei Whales, Southern Dolphins, Toninas Overas, Magellanic Penguins are part of the natural wonders of this southern area of the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego.
In one of the most remote and pristine places on the planet. A full day trip will make us feel nature in its most natural state, leaving very early from our offices, we will travel by bus to our embarkation 50 kilometers south of Punta Arenas, and then navigate for 10 hours: An unmissable journey where we can enjoy a unique landscape surrounded by mountains, glaciers and lengas and coihues forests. The marine life present in the area will not cease to surprise us due to its proximity and abundance: sea lions, petrels, cormorants, southern dolphins, etc. They will make us feel that nature is felt and lived here.
Our marine itinerary includes: Set sail from Punta Carrera, Punta Santa Ana, promontory where Fort Bulnes is located, San Isidro Lighthouse, Stop to drop off passengers at Camp “Cabo Froward”, Cape Froward, Cape Holland, Rupert Island, Paso Inglés , Paso Shag, Seno Helado and return to Punta Carrera.
FULL DAY WHALES AND GLACIERS
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Explore the Strait of Magellan
Humpback whale watching
We will observe 2 glaciers on Santa Inés Island
Take the opportunity to see a wide variety of wildlife, such as jotes, condors, cormorants, dolphins, albatrosses and petrels.
Sail and get to know the Francisco Coloane Marine Park.
WHAT INCLUDES?
Navigation
Coffee service, lunch and breakfast.
Bilingual guide
Whiskey with millenary ice
Pick up and Drop-off at the Hotel
Other services not mentioned
MAGDALENA ISLAND AND MARTA ISLAND NAVIGATION
OCTOBER 1 | March 31st
5 hours
Explore the Strait of Magellan
Sail and get to know the Magdalena and Marta Islands
Walk with thousands of Magellanic Penguins on Magdalena Island
Watch the Sea Lions in Isla Marta
Take the opportunity to see a wide variety of wildlife, such as cormorants, dolphins and whales
KAYAK WITH WHALES
DECEMBER 1 | March 31st
12 hours
Explore the Strait of Magellan
Paddle alongside humpback whales
Get to know the last point of the American continent Cape Froward
Take the opportunity to see a wide variety of wildlife in one of the pristine places on the planet
Sail through the Francisco Coloane Marine Park and the Patagonian channels.
PATAGONIA CONDORS
BIRD WATCHING TOUR
OCTOBER 1 | March 31st
5 hours
Explore the Patagonian Pampa
Get a closer look at the Andean condors
Meet the largest condorera in Patagonia
Spot many different types of birds
Take advantage of the opportunity to see a great variety of wild fauna, which the Magellan pampa gives us
ABOUT THE TOUR
Start Hours
04:30 a.m.
End time
16:30 p.m.
Duration
12 - 14 hrs app
From February the presentation time will be at 05:00 am
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Adult
US $ 310
(+13 years)
Children
US $ 155
(between 4 and
12 years old)
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Infants
Free
(-3 years)
Rates US $
Meeting point
Option 1 : 05:00 AM Punta Carrera 50 kilometers south Punta Arenas
Option 2 : 04:00 AM José Nogueira # 1255 Punta Arenas
What to bring?
Warm clothing preferably waterproof and comfortable shoes.
Season
From December 1 to March 31
Weather
Navigation subject to weather conditions
Difficulty
SCHEDULE
06:00 am Meeting at the Solo Expeditions office or Bahía Carrera (km 50 south)
06:15 am Set sail and navigation through the Strait of Magellan
07:30 am Pass through Cape Froward, southernmost point of the American continent.
09:30 am - 13:00 pm Navigation in the “Francisco Coloane” Marine Park sector, watching humpback whales, cormorants, skuas, petrels, albatrosses, sea lions, sea elephants and occasionally groups of orcas.
13:00 pm Return navigation
Transfer back to Punta Arenas
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