glaciers and desert

CONTRASTS OF CHILE’S EXTREME REGIONS
CRUISE AND EXPEDITION
GLACIERS AND DESERT
7 D AY S - 6 N I G H T S P R O G R A M
Glaciares en Patagonia
C H I L E
W W W. S K O R P I O S . C L
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S TA R T
GLACIERS AND DESERT
CONTRASTS OF CHILE´S EXTREME REGIONS
Skorpios Cruises offers you the marvelous chance
to sail the Kaweskar Route on a 3-night cruise
through archipelagos, islands and channels to
the glaciers of the Southern Ice Field, and 3 nights
of adventure at Cumbres San Pedro Hotel, visiting
San Pedro de Atacama, with spectacular
expedition programs.
SEASON FROM SEPTEMBER 2015 TO APRIL 2016
From
USD
2 , 800
Price per Pax • M/V Skorpios III • Cumbres Hotel
M/V Skorpios III: Double Romm, Athens Deck
At Cumbres Hotel: Double Room
L O W S E A S O N R AT E
CUMBRES SAN PEDRO HOTEL
www.skorpios.cl
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PROGRAMME
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GLACIERS IN THE SOUTHERN ICE FIELD
S A N P E D R O D E ATA C A M A
To
sail towards the glaciers on the Southern Ice Field is an
experience that fascinates and motivates travelers who enjoy
exploring unique and untouched places. This route offers the
possibility to sight, explore and contemplate a large number of
glaciers while sailing through icebergs, or simply walking along
a glacier moraine. The Southern Ice Field and the Northern Ice
San Pedro is a small village located where the driest desert on
Field are considered the third most important reserve of freshwater
on the planet. This is a unique opportunity to see the remnants
of the last glaciations, while receiving the personalized service
offered on Motor vessel Skorpios III, which covers the route,
sailing to the very heart of these glaciers and fjords which show
us Nature in all her glory and breathtaking beauty.
of the area. Special vehicles will drive you through the desert,
taking you on your tours, which might include a visit to the Valle
de la Luna, the Tatio geysers, the Tara Salt Flats, Laguna Cejar,
Valle Arcoiris, Ojos del Salar de Atacama or the most interesting
villages in the Andean Plateau. Chile is a country of contrasts,
and this programme is a faithful reflection of this, as it combines
the extreme heat of the desert and Andean plateau with the icy
cold of the glaciers… Live it to the hilt.
earth reaches the high plateau, bringing heaven and earth
together, and where the human soul finds a place in which to
rest and recharge its energy. Here, you may choose different
excursions in the company of the best-trained guides who will
give you an overview of the natural beauties and cultural features
PROGRAMME
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GLACIERS AND DESERT PROGRAMME
MARITIME/OVERLAND TRACK
3-night Cruise and 3 nights of Adventure in San Pedro de Atacama.
Calama
San Pedro
de Atacama
Antofagasta
P A C I F I C O
Fiordo Calvo
CUMBRES HOTEL
Glaciar Amalia
Torres del Paine
Fiordo de las
Montañas
Puerto Natales
Angostura
White
A R G E N T I N A
Glaciar El Brujo
Punta Arenas
MARITIME
OVERLAND
C H I L E
O C E A N O
DAY 1: Sailing at 16.00 hrs. Reception of passengers. 17:15 hrs. Shipboard safety lecture, exact venue to be indicated.
Between 17:30 and 18:00 hrs. We sail from Puerto Natales towards the Patagonian Channels, Angostura Kirke, Morla
Vicuña, Unión, Collingwood and Sarmiento channels.
DAY 2. 08:00 hrs. Arrival at Glaciar Amalia. The ship sails towards the glacier. Panoramic view from the ship. 09:30
hrs. Landing on a nearby beach; trekking along the sand, vegetation and rocks coming to a mirador which offers a
view of this beautiful glacier 11:30 hrs. Sailing towards Glaciar El Brujo.
Arrival at Glaciar El Brujo; weather and ice permitting, passengers can leave the ship to look at this glacier from a
nearby rock. 15:30 hrs. Sailing on towards spectacular Fiordo Calvo. 17:30 hrs. Stopping in Fiordo Calvo, where
passengers are taken on a special ice boat called Capitán Constantino, to visit the Fernando, Capitán Constantino and
Alipio glaciers, among others. 20:00 hrs. Setting sail for Fiordo de las Montañas.
DAY 3: 09:00 hrs. Visit to Fiordo de las Montañas, with a view of four glaciers that fall from Cordillera Sarmiento to
the sea, and two of which are included in our log. 09:30 hrs. Visit to Glaciar Alsina; passengers board our special
excursion boats and tour this small bay and its attractive glacier, getting a full view of its beauty and the incredible
mountains that surround it. 10:30 hrs. Return to Skorpios III. We continue sailing along Fiordo de las Montañas towards
Glaciar Bernal. 11:15 hrs. Going ashore on the Glacier. Trek in the middle of a small rainforest, to then take the path
leading to a small glacier lagoon, we continue trekking along the front and lateral moraines until we are in front of
the Glacier. Here, we will be able to touch some of the ice and see how the glacier is shrinking and no longer reaches
the sea 12:45 hrs. Passengers return to the ship, which is loading pure freshwater from a waterfall; this is the only
water used on board. 14:00 hrs. Motor vessel Skorpios III continues to sail the Fiordo de las Montañas, and from the
ship we can see the Herman and Zamudio glaciers. 17:45 hrs. We arrive at Angostura White, and transfer on to the
exploration boats, sailing between islands and rocks, observing the local flora and fauna. 19:30 hrs. We return to the
ship and get ready for the Captain’s Dinner. 21.00 hrs. Farewell party, Captain’s Dinner, dance. Sailing through Golfo
Almirante Montt.
DAY 4: Arrival in Puerto Natales between 02:00 and 07:00 hrs depending on the weather, berthing in Terminal
Skorpios. End of Southern Ice Field Cruise. 08:00 and 09:30 hrs: Passengers leave ship and are taken to the Punta
Arenas Airport for the flight to Santiago and Calama (Optional: 1 night in Santiago). From Calama airport, we will
travel to Cumbres San Pedro Hotel, in San Pedro de Atacama, where we will discover the Atacama Desert. Check In,
Accommodation.
DAY 5: Stay at Cumbres San Pedro Hotel.
Day 6: Stay at Cumbres San Pedro Hotel.
DAY 7: Transfer to Calama airport for flight to Santiago, Chile, according to services contracted.
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
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CUMBRES SAN PEDRO HOTEL, THE STARS OF SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
5 -star hotel located in the village of San Pedro de
Atacama, in the driest desert in the world. It has
60 first-class 52 m 2 rooms with air conditioning,
private terrace, mini bar, television, independent
shower, Wi Fi, safe, etc. It also has a unique and
exclusive cuisine based on the use of local
ingredients, as seen in the varied menu prepared
by our Chef. Our restaurant and bar offer
comfortable spaces in which to enjoy our excellent
cuisine or simply have a drink at sundown. Our
hotel has a modern 1,000 m 2 SPA, with three
swimming pools, two open air Jacuzzis, wet and
dry saunas, exercise machines and massage and
therapy services.
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RATES VALID FROM SEPTEMBER 2015 TO ABRIL 2016
M/V SKORPIOS III / CUMBRES SAN PEDRO HOTEL
G L A C I E R S A N D D E S E R T R AT E S P E R P E R S O N , D O U B L E B A S I S
Deck
Cabin
Program with
Cumbres
San Pedro Hotel
Season
Atenas
Acrópolis
Double Int. Double Ext.
Parthenon
Olympo
Athos
Olympo
Athos
Double Ext.
Double MT
Suite JR
Suite MR
Double Ext.
Low
2,800
2,930
3,000
3,064
3,250
3,350
3,000
High
2,930
3,070
3,130
3,200
3,340
3,550
3,130
Rates in USD dollars per person double basis.
Port taxes included.
CONDITIONS
GLACIERS AND DESERT
GENERAL CONDITIONS
CUMBRES SAN PEDRO HOTEL
GLACIERS AND DESERT PROGRAMME
• Cumbres San Pedro Hotel is located in San Pedro de Atacama.
• Rates are based on double rooms.
• The All inclusive programme includes:
• Accommodation.
• Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner (including a glass of house wine
or a soft drink or water per person).
• Access to hotel Spa (wet and steam sauna), one 30-minute relaxation
massage per passenger (does not include children or groups). Use
of Hotel swimming pools and Jacuzzis,
• Two half day group excursions programmed by the Hotel, or one
all day group excursion.
• Foreign passengers pay in US dollars with bank credit card or bank
transfer. Hotel fee excludes VAT.
• Cruceros Skorpios General Conditions are also applicable for this
programme.
• Includes regular service transfer from Punta Arenas airport to Puerto
Natales and vice versa.
• Transfers from/to Calama airport, and from/to San Pedro de Atacama
according to schedules established by the Hotel.
• Does not include Air Fare or anything that is not specified in the
programme.
• Hotel check-in at 15:00 hrs
Hotel check-out at 12:00 hrs.
• Rates do not include a Hotel in Santiago for conecctions.
• Rates do not include VAT.
CUMBRES SAN PEDRO HOTEL: USEFUL TIPS
CRUCEROS SKORPIOS: USEFUL TIPS
• The hotel has a long distance telephone service based on current fees, WIFI
signal and Internet connection.
• Voltage 220 volts AC (50 cycles).
• Warm clothing is recommended the year round for high altitude excursions
and considering the low night temperatures (Jeans are not appropriate for
high altitude excursions).
• Thick and light footwear (ideal for trekking). Bathing slippers (especially for
excursions such as Cejar).
• Sunglasses, sun block and hat are required.
• The hotel has no hairdressing services.
• The hotel has laundry services.
• Smoking is only allowed on the hotel's open air terraces.
• Shipboard satellite telephone service throughout the world according to
current rates.
• Shipboard voltage 220 volts AC (50 cycles).
• Thick and light clothing is recommended. Parka or jacket, and excursion cargo
pants.
• Thin and thick footwear (ideal for trekking)
• Sunglasses, sun block and hat are required.
• The ships do not have hairdressing service
• Laundry service for light clothes only.
• Smoking is only allowed on the ship's open air decks.
• Spring-Autumn temperature: between 5° and 12° C
Summer temperature between 12° and 19° C.
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