H0-40 AUSTRAL ROAD ICEBERG EXPEDITION PROGRAM
5 Days 4 Nights

Day 1 Balmaceda / Coyhaique
Arrival to Balmaceda located in the heart of the Chilean Patagonia. Transfer to the Hotel. During the trip you will be able to appreciate spectacular landscapes such as the falls of the Pollux River, the Chinese wall, Foitzic lagoon, the Mackay hill and the pampas. And lodging at the Hotel.

Day 2 COYHAIQUE / PUYUHUAPI
Breakfast. Begin Adventure tour to the Northern Austral Road, Where we will observe the Simpson River, the waterfalls known as La Cascada La Virgen, The Mountain known as Queque Inglés (English Cake), then, following the beautiful Mañihuales River we will pass through the town that shares the rivers name. Later we will be able to observe The Laguna Pedro Aguirre Cerda lake, the Lago Las Torres National Reserve, where the Lago Las Torres is located; Laguna La Zaranda, the Piedra El Gato, and finally we will be able to view the río Cisnes. We will cross the Queulat National Park, if the conditions ALLOW IT we can VIEW THE Hanging Snowdrift and it's 130 meter water fall. We will then be served a box lunch while enjoying the park. Later we will return to Puerto Puyuhuapi. We will be staying at the Resort SPA Hotel Termas de Puyuhuapi.

Day 3 PUYUHUAPI / COYHAIQUE
Breakfast followed by a visit to Puyuhuapi and its handmade carpet factory. Then, begin the tour towards Coyhaique, and visit the priest Garcia falls, ascend the Queulat hill and take a one hour hike in the humid forest, crossing fallen trunks and creeks. You will be able to observe the base of the Queulat glacier where the "Celeste" lagoon and the floating ice are located. Afterwards, walk on the inferior glacier, which is covered with stones and rocks. The cornice of the glacier hangs from the heights of the mountain and fall into the lagoon as blocks of ice. Continuing with the journey, you will observe the "Cisne" river, the "Condor" falls and the glaciers that hang from the mountains. Arriving at Coyhaique the valley will be observed from a vantage point. Later on you will have dinner and sleep in the hotel in Coyhaique.

Day 4 COYHAIQUE / SAN RAFAEL GLACIER / COYHAIQUE
Early departure to Chacabuco Port. An aventure tour begins towards the millennial San Rafael Glacier. During the trip, the Andes mountains, Virgin falls, Bride veil falls, Farellon tunnel, Simpson river, Las Pizarras, the English Queque and the President Ibañez´s hanging bridge in Puerto Aysén can be appreciated. Once in Chacbuco port, board Catamaran. Navigate for four and a half hours among fjords and Patagonic canals before arriving at the millennial San Rafael glacier and its 20.000 year old snowdrift. Lunch will be served on the boat with a view of the glacier where you will be invited to share a glass of Whiskey with ice taken from the glacier. After lunch the Iceberg will be able to be observed from different angles and if the conditions allow, you may be able to see a detachment of Glacial ice that can reach 70 mts. of height. In the evening return to the Chacabuco Port.Transfer from Chacabuco to the hotel in Coyhaique.

Day 5 COYHAIQUE / LAGO ELIZALDE / BALMACEDA
Breakfast and tour to the regional brewery to observe the brewing process and taste the different craft brews offered, luncheon in Regional Restaurant, followed by transfer to the Balmaceda airport in the middle of the steppe pampas and proceed to return to your respective destinations, hoping you enjoyed your visit to Patagonia.

Departures: on Wednesday from October to April, but extra departures on Mondays during January and February

Note: HOTELSA reserves the right to modify itineraries and lodging if circumstances call for it, without previous notice.
Minors under the age of 10 will recieve a 20% discount if they share a room with two adults.

WE HAVE DISCOUNT PRICES FOR FAMILY OR LARGE GROUPS.

Effective until: 30-04-2010 *Prices subject to change without prior notice*

Includes: 5 days / 4 nights with American breakfast included, all ground transport in privated Van with local guide and all lunches and dinners mentioned in the program.
Air fare and liquor are not included in the price.

Minimum of 4 passengers per tour. We recommend contacting us in advance to make sure there are sufficient passengers for your preferred departure date. If there are more than 4 passengers departure can be arranged for any day of the week.