TERMAS DE PUYUHUAPI
LODGE & SPA
A Wonderful Visit to San Rafael Glacier and more...
PROGRAMS
TO ENJOY SAN RAFAEL GLACIER AND MORE...
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 regions 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 Spas 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.
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.
Ask
for fly-fishing programs and horseback riding excursions.