Cruising In Comfort...Sea Tours 2006-7

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Pumalin Fjords & the Wonders of the Chiloe Archipelago:

6 days/ 5 nights- US$1540 p/p (Pumalin North)
This cruise starts on the big island of the Chiloe, known for its uncanny similarities to Ireland with its rich folklore, fantastic wildlife, and varied seafood. Your lovely vessel, the Cahuella, will sail among many smaller islands to visit a friendly local family for a beach barbecue. Afterwards, the boat will weave its way through the remote islands on the way to the spectacular grandeur of mainland Patagonia and its canals and fjords. Here you will witness the untouched wilderness of the steep glacier-topped Andes, old growth temperate rainforest and numerous hot springs that motivated American Conservationist Douglas Tompkins to preserve over 500,000 acres as South America's newest and largest private park project.

Natural Majesty of the Pumalin Fjords:
4 days/ 3 nights- US$840 details and info
Your trip begins in Puerto Montt with a trip south along the coast of the Reloncaví Sound on the first section of the Southern Highway, the gravel road extending into Patagonia. Three hours of spectacular coastal and mountain scenery before we arrive in the town of Hornopiren, where the fjords begin and make road travel impossible. Cahuella and her crew will take you through the majesty of the world famous Patagonian fjords. Here you will witness the untouched wilderness of the steep glacier-topped Andes, old growth temperate rainforest and numerous hot springs that motivated American Conservationist Douglas Tompkins to preserve over 500,000 acres as South America's newest and largest private park project. Every afternoon we will drop anchor in protected bays and go ashore, sometimes to walk along the deserted beaches and other times to visit natural hot springs hidden in the native forest. Each evening, your talented chef will surprise you with delicacies made from the freshest local products from the sea and countryside.

Departure Dates: 2006-7
Nov. 7-10
Dec.7-10
Special New Years trip: Dec. 30-Jan.2
Jan. 7-10
Feb.7-10
March 7-10

Fly Fishing the Fjords:Charter Only
Very few places in the world offer as varied fly fishing opportunities as Chilean Patagonia. Whether your aim is to fly fish in fresh water pools or tidal zones or a combination of both, you will find out why the regions numerous rivers, estuaries and fjords are world famous. From salmon to brown and rainbow trout, this is an angler's paradise. Explore the possibilities in comfort, enjoying comfortable accommodations and fine food aboard the Cahuella where the only tough decision to be made is whether to take a break from fishing and enjoy one of the areas' numerous hot springs.
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Charters Only

Bird Watching in Patagonia: Charter Only
For the active birder, this trip offers excitement, culture and birdlife not found anywhere else in the world. Accompanied by a professional bilingual guide and an ornithologist, it combines several days on the big island of Chiloe where the elusive forest dwelling Chucao and Black Woodpecker live. Wetlands excursions will focus on the Chilean Flamingo and the lovely Black-necked Swan, among others. One day will be spent visiting the small island preserve Puóuel, home to both Magallanic and Humbolt penguins. Then, you and your guides will meet the Cahuella for the trip over to the wild fjord region of Continental Patagonia. This is the home of the Torrent Duck, Andean Condor, Ringed Kingfisher and many types of cormorants. We will spend the days in the isolated fjords, traveling by zodiac to quiet beaches and estuaries. The birdlife is accompanied by an exciting array of mammals as well, including sea lions, orcas, dolphins and more. And remember, although you might be in a wild part of the world to see exotic birdlife, the comfort and the fine food of the Cahuella will make every moment a pleasure.
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CHARTERS
La Cahuella may be chartered for all types of charters throughout Patagonia and the coast of Chile to the north for any period of time. Charters will be dedicated to satisfying your wishes. Particular activities that can be emphasized are: fishing, wildlife viewing and birdwatching,  sea kayaking, mountain climbing, scientific research, Patagonian hot springs tours, or simply cruising in the fjords, islands and canals of the region. No matter how extravagant your desires, we will do our best to accommodate them.

Austral Adventures Ltd. has extensive contacts throughout Chile and will help arrange all your internal flights and hotels and can offer all general info to make your trip the most pleasant it can be.