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● Whales Watching

• Length : 3 days/ 2 nights
• Available : From December to April
• Frequency: Mondays, Wednesday and Saturdays.

The Excursion of Cetaceans Observation takes place in the Carlos III Island, located in western sector of the Strait of Magellan, is part of a national program of conservation and investigation of the resident fauna and the nonresident one. Therefore the staff of guides and assistants is made up mainly of naturalistic and preserver students of the resources of the area. Without a doubt the added value of this adventure is related to the learning of techniques of protection and study, each encounter with these wonderful animals will be a land class about the great mysteries of this Whales Sanctuary.

Regular three days program

The navigation season begins on December and ends in April.
The following itinerary described is subject to changes due to weather conditions.


Day 1 (08:00)
Departure on vehicle from Punta Arenas, crossing the Fitz Roy Channel, to direct us by eastern coast of Riesco Island, until reaching the mouth of Grande River located at 60 kms at the south of the island. Navigation of two and half hours by the Otway Inlet, Jerónimo Channel, arriving to the Strait of Magellan, in the Carlos III Island, where our base camp is located.
Lunch and accommodation in Eco Lodge.
In the evening we initiated our approaches to the Whales.
Supper in Camping Site

Day 2
Breakfast . Visit to Whale Sound Glacier and Santa Inés Island.
Observation of cormorants and sea lions colonies from the boat.
Return to Eco Camp to have lunch .
Walking through valley of Santa Inés Island, crossing rivers and a leafy native forest, to see the glacier of the island later.
Observation of whales.
Dinner in Eco Camp.

Day 3
Transportation
Navigation equipment. (Mustang waterproof clothes, boots)
Full board service.
Each tent for 2 people, bathrooms with hot water and dinning place.
Sleeping bags with sheets and thermal blankets
English speaking guide and experienced instructors

Not included:
Travel insurance
Personal equipment.

Price per person USD$ 700 ( minimum 2 pax – maximum 12 paxs.).

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