TERMAS
DE PUYUHUAPI LODGE & SPA
A Wonderful Visit to San Rafael Glacier and more...
TERMAS DE PUYUHUAPI LODGE & SPA: The Location
and Access
Patagonia is powerful, fascinating and mysterious. In the solitude of
the Americas, in a land yet to be tamed, and where nature is still pristine,
you'll find an unexpected destination…Puyuhuapi Lodge & SPA.
The
Aysén region, located between latitudes 43º38' and 49º16'
South, is in the southern extreme of Chile. Here along Austral Road, the
Andes Mountains are ever present and patchworks of native forests cover
its slopes. Eternal snows top the peaks, and the land is interwoven with
glaciers, fjords, rivers, and channels. This is 1,250 km of nature at
its purest…
Daily flights from Santiago (3 hours) or Puerto Montt (50 min) to Balmaceda, upon arrival 55kms by car along paved road, (45 minutes) to Coyhaique, capital of the region.
The
transfer then continues 210 kms by the Carretera Austral to the north,
half of the route paved and the other half unpaved but in very good condition.
From October to April 3 night programs beginning on Tuesdays and Saturdays
will transfer in by sea on our comfortable catamaran Patagonia Express;
reception in Balmaceda airport by one of Patagonia Connection guides,
45 minutes transfer to Coyhaique, welcome drink and then continue 1:15
to Puerto Chacabuco. Road completely paved. In Puerto Chacabuco passengers
take the Patagonia Express, enjoying a quiet navigation by austral fjords
(5 hours), and arriving directly to the dock of the Lodge in Dorita Bay.
The most comfortable and fastest way to get to the Lodge is to charter
a private airplane from Puerto Montt directly to the aerodrome of Puyuhuapi
(1:15 hour flight). From the aerodrome we coordinate a 15min. boat transfer
to Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa.
PROGRAMS
PC1
- SOUTH OF SILENCE / 5DAYS - 4NIGHTS
Regular
Departures: Thursdays
Day
1 / Balmaceda - Puyuhuapi
Reception in the Balmaceda airport. Begin tour through the Aysen region,
crossing 45 min. of Patagonian pampas to reach the city of Coyhaique.
Along the way we are likely to spot pairs of caiquenes(wild goose) and
flocks of bandurrias (storks) through the tall grasses. The vast remains
of burned over forest are vestiges of the region’s recent colonization
period. Short visit to the city, and then we continue along the Carretera
Austral to the Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa (5 hrs). Much of the trip is
along a gravel road that passes through extraordinary landscapes of dense
forests between mountains and cliffs. In the afternoon we arrive at the
Lodge’s pier and then cross the Puyuhuapi Channel by motorboat in
just 10 minutes. Welcome!
Day 2, 3 and 4 / Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa
Surrounded by lush vegetation, and accessible only by sea, this unique
Lodge is where understated luxury and a well planned simplicity combine
to create a unique atmosphere. The Lodge offers a variety of fascinating
excursions in the cold rainforest and the Queulat National Park, after
which one can wind down in the outdoor hotspring pools at the edge of
the sea or in the wonderful Spa. The Spa´s facilities are complete.
Enjoy its large hydro massage pool, jacuzzis, spring-water fountain, and
steam sauna, and then reap the benefits of thalassotherapy sessions, relaxation
massages, and facial treatments.
Day 5 / Puyuhuapi - San Rafael Lagoon - Chacabuco or Coyhaique
Our day begins early. At 7:00 am., we board the PATAGONIA EXPRESS catamaran
and begin our journey through the austral fjords on our way to the San
Rafael lagoon. The 7- hour route is a sheer delight to the senses: the
transparency of the waters, the majesty of to the Andes Mountains wrapped
in lush forests, the play of light interwoven through the clouds, and
sometimes… encounters with playful dolphins. Sailing through a number
of channels, we finally reach the Tempanos River, which leads us to the
San Rafael Lagoon, home to a millenarian glacier. Experience it ! After
a visit of approximately 2 hours, we begin our return trip, arriving in
Puerto Chacabuco around 10:30 pm., where we will be transferred to the
hotel in Puerto Chacabuco or Coyhaique.
Day 6 / Chacabuco or Coyhaique - Balmaceda
After breakfast, bus drive to the airport in Balmaceda.
For further information and prices, please contact us: info@ripioturismo.com.ar
PC2 / PC3 - SAN RAFAEL LAGOON / 4DAYS - 3NIGHTS
Regular Departures: Saturdays and Tuesdays
Day
1 / Balmaceda - Chacabuco - Puyuhuapi
Reception in the Balmaceda airport. We begin our tour through the Aysen
region, crossing during 45 min Patagonian pampas to reach the city of
Coyhaique. Along the way we are likely to spot pairs of caiquenes (wild
goose) and flocks of bandurrias (storks) through the tall grasses. The
vast remains of burned over forests are vestiges of the region’s
recent colonization period. After a short visit to the city, we continue
on, following the Simpson River until we reach Puerto Chacabuco (1:15
hr), where the PATAGONIA EXPRESS catamaran waits to take us on a 5- hour
cruise through the southern fjords and channels to reach our destination:
the Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa. Welcome!
Day 2 / Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa
The Lodge offers thermal outdoor pools at the edge of the sea, paths for
walks through the cold forest, visits to the Queulat National Park with
its Hanging Glacier, bicycle trips along the Carretera Austral, or, if
you wish, you can explore the Dorita Bay in boats or kayaks. The Spa’s
facilities are complete. Enjoy its large hydromassage pool, Jacuzzis,
springwater fountain, and steam sauna, and then reap the benefits of thalassotherapy
sessions, relaxation massages, and facial and other treatments. Unwind…
Day 3 / Puyuhuapi - San Rafael Lagoon - Chacabuco or Coyhaique
Our day begins early. At 7:00 a.m. we board the PATAGONIA EXPRESS catamaran
and begin our journey through the austral fjords on our way to the San
Rafael Lagoon. The 7-hour trip is a sheer delight to the senses: the transparency
of the waters, the majesty of the Andes Mountains wrapped in lush forests,
the play of light interwoven through the clouds, and sometimes... encounters
with playful dolphins. Sailing through a number of channels, we finally
reach the Tempanos River, which leads us to the San Rafael Lagoon, home
to a millenarian glacier. Experience it! After a visit of approximately
2 hours, we begin our return trip, arriving in Puerto Chacabuco around
10:30 p.m., where we will be transferred to the hotel in Puerto Chacabuco
or Coyhaique.
Day 4 / Chacabuco or Coyhaique - Balmaceda
After breakfast, bus drive on to the airport in Balmaceda
For further information and prices, please contact us: info@ripioturismo.com.ar
PC4 - PUYUHUAPI`S SECRET / 5DAYS - 4NIGHTS
Regular Departures: Mondays
Day
1 / Balmaceda - Puyuhuapi
Reception in the Balmaceda airport. Begin tour through the Aysen region,
crossing 45 min. of patagonian pampas to reach the city of Coyhaique.
Along the way we are likely to spot pairs of caiquenes (wild goose) and
flocks of bandurrias (storks) through the grasses. The vast remains of
burned over forests are vestiges of the region's recent colonization period.
After lunch, we continue along the Carretera Austral to Puyuhuapi Lodge
& Spa (5 hrs). Much of the trip is along a gravel road that passes
through extraordinary landscapes of dense forests between mountains and
cliffs. In the afternoon we arrive at the Lodges Pier and then cross the
Puyuhuapi Channel by motorboat in just 10 minutes. Welcome!
Day 2 and 3 / Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa
Surrounded by lush vegetation, and accessible only by sea, this unique
Lodge is where understated luxury and a well planned simplicity combine
to create a unique atmosphere. The Lodge offers a variety of fascinating
excursions in the cold rainforest and the Queulat National Park, after
which one can wind down in the outdoor hotspring pools at the edge of
the sea or in the wonderful Spa. The Spa´s facilities are complete.
Enjoy its large hydro massage pool, jacuzzis, spring-water fountain, and
steam sauna, and then reap the benefits of thalassotherapy sessions, relaxation
massages, and facial treatments.
Day 4 / San Rafael Lagoon - Chacabuco or Coyhaique
Our day begins early. At 7:00 am., we board the PATAGONIA EXPRESS catamaran
and begin our journey through the austral fjords on our way to the San
Rafael Lagoon. The 7 hour route is a sheer delight to the senses: the
transparency of the waters, the majesty of the Andes Mountains wrapped
in lush forests, the play of light interwoven through the clouds, and
sometimes... encounters with playful dolphins. Sailing through a number
of channels, we finally reach the Témpanos River, which leads us
to the San Rafael Lagoon, home to a millenarian glacier. Experience it!
After a visit of approximately 2 hours, we begin our return trip, arriving
in Puerto Chacabuco around 10:30 p.m., where we will be transferred to
the hotel in Puerto Chacabuco or Coyhaique.
Day 5 / Chacabuco or Coyhaique- Balmaceda
After breakfast, bus drive to the airport in Balmaceda. Bon Voyage &
Hasta la Vista!
For further information and prices, please contact us: info@ripioturismo.com.ar
PC
- SPA / BODY AND SOUL / 5DAYS - 4NIGHTS
Regular
Departures: Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays
The soothing powers of water
The waters of our spa are naturally pure, the source being just meters
from the Lodge. Here three different waters converge: seawater, thermal
water and water right from the waterfall. And at our, Spa, you can enjoy
the benefits of all three in one place. It’s important to find ways
to alleviate the stress of our daily lives, to find places to reenergize,
and to reclaim the good feeling of well being. Here you’ll be able
to benefit from relaxation massages and specially from thalassotherapy
treatments.
Day 1 / Balmaceda - Puyuhuapi
Reception in the Balmaceda airport. Begin tour through the Aysen region,
crossing during 45 min Patagonian
pampas to reach the city of Coyhaique. Along the way we are likely to
spot pairs of caiquenes (wild goose) and flocks of bandurrias (storks)
through the grasses. The vast remains of burned over forests are vestiges
of the region’s recent colonization period. After a short visit to
the city, we continue on, following the Simpson River until we reach Puerto
Chacabuco (1:15 hr), where the PATAGONIA EXPRESS catamaran waits to take
us on a 5-hour cruise through the southern fjords and channels to reach
our destination: the Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa. Welcome!
Day 2, 3 and 4 / Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa
Surrounded by lush vegetation, and accessible only by sea, this unique
Lodge is where understated luxury and a well-planned simplicity combine
to create a unique atmosphere. The Lodge offers thermal outdoor pools
at the edge of the sea, footpaths for walks through the cold forest, visits
to the Queulat National
Park with its Hanging Glacier, easy bicycle trips along the Austral Road,
or, if you wish, you can explore the Dorita Bay in boats or kayaks.
The Spa’s facilities are complete. Enjoy its large hydro-massage
pool, Jacuzzis, spring - water fountain, and steam sauna, and then reap
the benefits of thalassotherapy sessions, relaxation massages, and facial
and other treatments. Restore your body’s energy and recover your
spirit’s equilibrium, with 4 treatments per day.
Day 5 / Puyuhuapi - Balmaceda
At 7:30 am we board the motor-launch and cross the Puyuhuapi Channel to
return by austral road to Coyhaique. Along the way we are likely to see
the diversity of the region, much of the trip is along a gravel road that
passes through extraordinary landscapes of dense forests between mountains
and cliffs, reaching Coyhaique and then continue on to the airport of
Balmaceda to take your flight back to Puerto Montt or Santiago. Bon Voyage
& Hasta la Vista! (Program operating on Mondays and Thursdays entering
by the Carretera Austral, 6 hours by land transfer).
For further information and prices, please contact us: info@ripioturismo.com.ar
PCA - AUSTRAL ROAD / 4DAYS - 3NIGHTS
Regular Departures: flexible
Day
1 / Balmaceda - Puyuhuapi
Reception in the Balmaceda airport. Begin tour through the Aysen region,
crossing 45 min. of Patagonian
pampas to reach the city of Coyhaique. Along the way we are likely to
spot pairs of caiquenes (wild goose) and flocks of bandurrias (storks)
through the grasses. The vast remains of burned over forests are vestiges
of the region’s recent colonization period. Short visit to the city,
and then we continue along the Carretera Austral to the Puyuhuapi Lodge
& SPA (5 hrs). Much of the trip is along a gravel road that passes
through extraordinary landscapes of dense forests between mountains and
cliffs. In the afternoon we arrive at the Lodges Pier and then cross the
Puyuhuapi Channel by motorboat in just 10 minutes. Welcome!
Day 2 and 3 / Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa
Surrounded by lush vegetation, and accessible only by sea, this unique
Lodge is where understated luxury and a well-planned simplicity combine
to create a unique atmosphere. The Lodge offers a variety of fascinating
excursions in the cold rainforest and the Queulat National Park, after
which one can wind down in the wonderful spa. The Spa’s facilities
are complete. Enjoy its large hydro-massage pool, Jacuzzis, spring-water
fountain, and steam sauna, and then reap the benefits of thalassotherapy
sessions, relaxation massages, and facial and other treatments.
Day 4 / Puyuhuapi - Balmaceda
At 7:30 am., we board the motor-launch and cross the Puyuhuapi Channel
to return by Carretera Austral
to Coyhaique, where we will have lunch, and the continue on to the airport
of Balmaceda.
For further information and prices, please contact us: info@ripioturismo.com.ar
PHOTOGRAPHY
SAFARI AND WORKSHOP
PROGRAMA : "Al Sur del Silencio"
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
Day 1 (Wednesday) BALMACEDA - COYHAIQUE
Reception in the Balmaceda Airport. Transfer to hotel, presentation and
preliminary conversations.
Day 2 (Thursday) COYHAIQUE - PUYUHUAPI
We begin our journey along the Austral Highway after breakfast, heading
north toward the Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa. We will make photographic
stops at specific points along the way, assisted by the instructor. The
trip takes approximately 6 hours, a large part of which is along dirt
roads that wind their way through beautiful landscapes and dense forests
surrounded by mountains and cliffs. In the afternoon we arrive at the
Río Unión pier and board boats for the 10-minute fjord crossing
to reach the Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa.
Day 3 (Friday) PUERTO PUYUHUAPI Y FIORDOS
In the morning, a photographic session with "Puerto Puyuhuapi - A
wooden village." Here we can photograph the town's quaint wooden
constructions, the pier with its colorful boats, and its particularly
beautiful surroundings. We'll spend the afternoon photographing "The
Water of Life": sailing toward the Jacaff Channel to photograph colonies
of marine birds, which will likely include a glimpse of the Flying Quetru
(Taycheres patachonicus), one of the so-called "steam ducks"
due to their preference to jet through water at high speed rather than
fly. We will also approach the rock that is home to a large colony of
cormorants.
Day 4 (Saturday) QUEULAT NATIONAL PARK
We travel first by boat and then overland to the Portezuelo sector of
the Queulat National Park to photograph "The Enchanted Forest."
We'll walk along a highland trail that traps the clouds, giving rise to
an exceptional botanical display. At the end of the hike, we come to a
large glacial valley where we can climb to a small lagoon with small floating
icebergs. Later we'll stop to photograph the "Iceberg Lagoon"
in the park's Hanging Glacier Sector. And there will still be time to
enjoy a relaxing massage or thassotherapy session in the complete SPA
when we return to the Puyuhuapi Lodge.
Day 5 (Sunday) PUYUHUAPI
In the morning, a pleasant walk through the woods "In Search of the
Chucao" to photograph trees, ferns, native shrubs, and spotting wild,
endemic birds, including the friendly "Chucao" (Scelorchilus
rubecula) that enlivens the forests with its intense and characteristic
song. In the afternoon we'll return to the Queulat National Park "On
the Way to the Hanging Glacier Overlook."
Day 6 (Monday) PUYUHUAPI - LAGUNA SAN RAFAEL - PUERTO
CHACABUCO
FULL DAY : Catamaran excursion to San Rafael Lagoon, without instructor.
Our day begins early. At 7:00 am we board the PATAGONIA EXPRESS catamaran
and begin our journey through the austral fjords on our way to the San
Rafael Lagoon. The 7-hour trip is a sheer delight to the senses: the transparency
of the waters, the majesty of the Andes Mountains wrapped in lush forests,
the play of light interwoven through the clouds, and sometimes... encounters
with playful dolphins.
Sailing through a number of channels, we finally reach the Témpanos
River, which leads us to the San Rafael Lagoon, home to a millenarian
glacier.
After a visit of approximately 2 hours, we begin our return trip, arriving
in Puerto Chacabuco around 10:30 p.m., where we will be transferred to
the hotel in this port.
Day 7 (Tuesday) CHACABUCO - BALMACEDA
After breakfast, our bus takes us back along the route that follows the
Simpson River, from Chacabuco to Coyhaique and then on to the airport
in Balmaceda (approx. 2 hours).
For further information and prices, please contact us: info@ripioturismo.com.ar
PHOTOGRAPHY
SAFARI AND WORKSHOP
PROGRAMA : "Al Sur del Silencio" 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
Day 1 (Wednesday) BALMACEDA - COYHAIQUE
Reception in the Balmaceda Airport. Transfer to hotel, presentation and
preliminary conversations.
Day 2 (Thursday) COYHAIQUE - PUYUHUAPI
We begin our journey along the Austral Highway after breakfast, heading
north toward the Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa. We will make photographic
stops at specific points along the way, assisted by the instructor. The
trip takes approximately 6 hours, a large part of which is along dirt
roads that wind their way through beautiful landscapes and dense forests
surrounded by mountains and cliffs. In the afternoon we arrive at the
Río Unión pier and board boats for the 10-minute fjord crossing
to reach the Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa.
Day 3 (Friday) PUERTO PUYUHUAPI Y FIORDOS
In the morning, a photographic session with "Puerto Puyuhuapi - A
wooden village." Here we can photograph the town's quaint wooden
constructions, the pier with its colorful boats, and its particularly
beautiful surroundings. We'll spend the afternoon photographing "The
Water of Life": sailing toward the Jacaff Channel to photograph colonies
of marine birds, which will likely include a glimpse of the Flying Quetru
(Taycheres patachonicus), one of the so-called "steam ducks"
due to their preference to jet through water at high speed rather than
fly. We will also approach the rock that is home to a large colony of
cormorants.
Day 4 (Saturday) QUEULAT NATIONAL PARK
We travel first by boat and then overland to the Portezuelo sector of
the Queulat National Park to photograph "The Enchanted Forest."
We'll walk along a highland trail that traps the clouds, giving rise to
an exceptional botanical display. At the end of the hike, we come to a
large glacial valley where we can climb to a small lagoon with small floating
icebergs. Later we'll stop to photograph the "Iceberg Lagoon"
in the park's Hanging Glacier Sector. And there will still be time to
enjoy a relaxing massage or thassotherapy session in the complete SPA
when we return to the Puyuhuapi Lodge.
Day 5 (Sunday) PUYUHUAPI
In the morning, a pleasant walk through the woods "In Search of the
Chucao" to photograph trees, ferns, native shrubs, and spotting wild,
endemic birds, including the friendly "Chucao" (Scelorchilus
rubecula) that enlivens the forests with its intense and characteristic
song. In the afternoon we'll return to the Queulat National Park "On
the Way to the Hanging Glacier Overlook."
Day 6 (Monday) PUYUHUAPI - BALMACEDA
Departure by boat from the Lodge, crossing to Río Unión
to begin the trip back to Coyhaique along the Austral Highway. After lunch
we continue on to the Balmaceda Airport for flights to Puerto Montt or
Santiago. (This day is not considered part of the workshop).
For further information and prices, please contact us: info@ripioturismo.com.ar
LOW SEASON:
October 15th, 2005 to December 14th / March 16th to April, 2006.
HIGH SEASON: December 15th, 2005 to March 15th, 2006.
PCA programs all year round. Programs including San Rafael Glacier operate from October 13th 2005 to May 2006. Groups may operate out of season upon request.
PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
-
Ground transfers from Balmaceda.
- Entering by catamaran with all meals and open bar, according to program.
- Lodging in Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa, according to program.
- All meals (house wine, soft drinks and beer during meals).
- Menu of excursions (sea kayaks, mountain bikes and trekking).
- Use of outside thermal pools and spa facilities.
PROGRAMS WITH SAN RAFAEL LAGOON ALSO INCLUDE:
- Navigation
through austral fjords.
- Open bar on board and all meals.
- Last night in Puerto Chacabuco or Coyhaique.
NOT INCLUDED:
AIR TICKETS, MASSAGES, THALASSOTHERAPY TREATMENTS, FISHING.
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for fly-fishing programs and horseback riding excursions.
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