Existe dentro de cada uno de nosotros una profunda pasión por descubrir todos aquellos lugares que por remotos e inaccesibles resultan teoricamente inalcanzables: La Antártida, la Isla de Pascua, los Atolones del Pacífico, el Ártico, La polinesia francesa, África, Australia... lugares increibles, de soberbia belleza natural que abrirán su alma al excitante espiritu de la aventura.
SilverSea Expeditions le ofrece la increible oportunidad de realizar estos increibles viajes con un lujo sin igual, a bordo del extraordinario buque Silver Explorer. Camine a lo largo de un glaciar y contemple el sol de medianoche. Observe pingüinos, delfines, focas y ballenas en su hábitat natural. Comparta las tradiciones de las remotas culturas de la jungla. Déjese envolver por la colorista hospitalidad de las islas del pacífico. Explore desde dentro el reino del oso polar... Experimente con SilverSea la emoción de un verdadero viaje de expedición mientras disfruta de un privilegiado estilo de vida.
Lujoso, cosmopolita, inspirador y refinado, el Silver Explorer le llevará a lo más profundo de regiones inexploradas para que viva la más increible experiencia en viajes de su vida sin tener que renunciar a ningún detalle. El buque tiene casco reforzado lo que le convierte en un buque rompehielos ideal para navegar las regiones polares con total seguridad, y el lujo y el confort a bordo no tiene parangón como ocurre en el resto de los buques de esta compañía.
Haga Click aquí para ver el VideoEL LUJO DEL TODO INCLUIDOINCLUIDO: Alojamiento en cabina según categoría elegida en base a ocupación doble a bordo del buque Silver Explorer (consulte recargo de uso individual), en régimen de Todo Incluido, servicio de mayordomo en las Suites, gastronomía de primera calidad con la garantía
Relais & Chateau, bebidas incluidas con una cuidada selección de vinos, champagnes, licores, agua embotellada y otras bebidas sin alcohol, refrescos y combinados. Minibar surtido con sus bebidas favoritas. Servicio de habitaciones 24h. Parca y Mochila de cortesía para las excursiones. Tasas y propinas incluidas en el precio.
NO INCLUIDO: Vuelos hasta/desde puerto de embarque/desembarque -
se los buscaremos en CruceroClick al mejor precio y conveniencia-, excursiones, compras a bordo, spa, internet, llamadas telefónicas, bebidas especiales, seguro de viaje obligatorio.
Aventúrese en lo más profundo de lugares inexplorados, conectando con culturas en los destinos más remotos e inaccesibles del mundo. En estos lugares experimentará la libertad y la tranquilidad de la naturaleza, que fluye siempre a su ritmo, majestuosa, serena y generosa.
A bordo, el ambiente es relajado y cordial, íntimo gracias a sus solo 132 pasajeros, con una hospitalidad que incluye todos los detalles: las propinas no son necesarias, las cabinas son mucho más grandes que en cualquier otro barco de expedición, encontrará gastronomía gourmet inspirada por los expertos Chefs de
Relais & Chateau, un completo Spa, Internet Café, Biblioteca especializada, el tiempo pasa tranquilo, la vida fluye a su propio ritmo, días nuevos de descubrimientos, uniéndole de nuevo a la Naturaleza, una experiencia que le permitirá descubrir la vida, la belleza, redescubriéndose a si mismo, una experiencia que cambiará su vida y su forma de ver el mundo... esto es SilverSea Expeditions, una nueva forma de viajar a esos lugares que siempre soñó visitar.
DETALLES DEL SILVER EXPLORER• Todas las cabinas son exteriores con baño privado, dispone de las cabinas más grandes que cualquier otro barco de expediciones.
• El servicio superlativo y la hospitalidad genuina
• La proporción de tripulantes por pasajero casí alcanza el 1 tripulante por pasajero(1X1)
• Las tarifas incluyen las propinas a bordo
• Naturalistas especializados y conferenciantes afamados están a bordo (idioma a bordo: Inglés)
• Las expediciones de aventura están organizadas desde el barco.
• Incluye ropa de abrigo incluso polar.
• Tambien mochilas para los desplazamientos
• Turno abierto para la cena
• Vinos, Champagnes y licores están incluidos durante el viaje (excepto reservas especiales)
• Room Service de 24 horas
• Puente de Mando abierto a los pasajeros
• Internet y conexión para los móviles vía satélite (no incluido)
DETALLES DEL ITINERARIO (en inglés)
Date
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Day
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Port
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Arrive
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Depart
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| 02 Nov 2015 |
Mon |
Valparaiso, Chile |
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17:00 |
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| 03 Nov 2015 |
Tue |
Day at Sea |
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| 04 Nov 2015 |
Wed |
Niebla, Chile |
07:00 |
13:30 |
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| 05 Nov 2015 |
Thu |
Puerto Montt, Chile |
08:00 |
19:00 |
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| 06 Nov 2015 |
Fri |
Castro, Chile |
06:30 |
12:30 |
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| 07 Nov 2015 |
Sat |
Day at Sea |
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| 08 Nov 2015 |
Sun |
Cruising Pio Xi Glacier |
13:00 |
17:00 |
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| 09 Nov 2015 |
Mon |
Cruise White Narrows, Chile |
16:00 |
17:00 |
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| 09 Nov 2015 |
Mon |
Puerto Natales, Chile |
20:30 |
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| 10 Nov 2015 |
Tue |
Puerto Natales, Chile |
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| 11 Nov 2015 |
Wed |
Puerto Natales, Chile |
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07:30 |
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| 11 Nov 2015 |
Wed |
Cruise White Narrows, Chile |
10:30 |
10:45 |
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| 12 Nov 2015 |
Thu |
Punta Arenas, Chile |
10:00 |
18:00 |
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| 13 Nov 2015 |
Fri |
Garibaldi Fjord & Glacier |
14:30 |
18:00 |
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| 14 Nov 2015 |
Sat |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
08:00 |
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Itinerario Desglosado (en inglés)Expedition Highlights • Learn of southern Chile’s native Mapuche, Spanish settlers and German immigrants
• Photograph Chile’s spectacular Lake Region
• See the wooden churches of Chiloé Island — A UNESCO World Heritage site
• Watch for dolphins and identify seabirds
• Visit Isla de los Muertos near the beautiful, remote town of Tortel
• Cruise the English Narrows in the Chilean Fjords
• Discover the wild tranquillity of snow-capped mountains and peaceful fjords
• Visit a traditional Patagonian estancia
• Cruise by Zodiac along the Garibaldi Glacier
Day 1 — Valparaíso (Santiago), ChileEmbark
Silver Explorer and depart on your exciting 12-day Silversea Expedition — “Patagonia & Chilean Fjords”. This evening, you will be introduced to your Expedition Team and enjoy the first of many delightful diners in The Restaurant.
Day 2 — At SeaA leisurely day at sea is yours to enjoy. Meet some of your fellow explorers as you discover the luxurious amenities aboard Silver Explorer. Attend informative lectures and attend a Zodiac briefing led by your Expedition Team members that will prepare you for the upcoming ports-of-call and the many adventures that lie ahead. In the comfort of your suite, relax and watch a movie on the in-suite interactive television.
Day 3 — Niebla, ChileNiebla is a small village on the banks of the Rio Valdivia where Chile’s Corral Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. Today Niebla is a beach resort, but in 1671 was a defensive fortress built by Spanish conquerors to prevent attacks from pirates and corsairs.
Today we will drive to the charming river port city of Valdivia, where we’ll find an interesting blend of influences from the native Mapuche, Spanish settlers, and German immigrants. Our destination is the Historical and Anthropological Museum Maurice Van der Maele that houses a collection of Mapuche artefacts and jewellery, as well as important pieces from Hispanic and German periods. As the first colonists, Germans diligently worked to develop the area and their influence can be felt in every corner of this city. The first colonists arrived here in 1849 and worked hard to develop Valdivia into one of one of southern Chile’s most productive areas.
Day 4 — Puerto Montt, ChileThe one-time German colony of Puerto Montt is our gateway to Chile’s Lake Region — a spectacular area with dozens of active volcanoes and picturesque lakes that number in the hundreds. Our tour takes us along the southern shores of Llanquihue Lake, dominated by the impressive snow-capped Osorno volcano, and through Ensenada, located at Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. At Lake Todos los Santos, also known as Emerald Lake, we will board a catamaran for a 45-minute navigation of the lake’s clear green waters.
We next visit a series of waterfalls, formed centuries ago by the descent of the Petrohue River through the volcanic rock. Our drive continues on to the majestic Osorno volcano, which reaches 2,652 metres above sea level. We will reach the area called “La Burbuja” (The Bubble), located at approximately 1,200 metres above sea level. This is the starting point for those who come to ski and for those who dare climb the volcano. We will have time to walk around admiring the magnificent view over the whole Petrohue Valley or to enjoy a coffee in the cafeteria. Today’s excursion concludes in the Ensenada area with a delicious lunch before returning to the Silver Explorer in the late afternoon.
Day 5 — Castro, Chiloé Island, ChileChiloé Island is home to an amazing collection of 150 Jesuit-carved wooden churches, houses raised up on poles out of the water, and more than 400 native plant varieties. We drop anchor and go ashore via the Zodiacs. From Castro, we head south to the picturesque village of Dalcahue. On the way, glimpse the colourful hamlet of Llaullao with houses roofed with tejuelas.
After a brief ferry ride to Quinchao, we pass through Curaco de Velez. This is tiny village of approximately 500 inhabitants had its best times around 1850 when cattle raisers and whalers lived here. Today, beautiful houses remain as a testament to these better times. Another highlight of this village is the coastal avenue where it is sometimes possible to see black-necked swans. Just ahead, we arrive in Achao, which was founded by the Jesuits in 1743 and now has almost 2,500 inhabitants. Achao is a lively town with boats arriving every day from all the surrounding islands. While here, we will visit the Jesuit’s Achao Church, the oldest wooden structure in Chiloé and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Constructed in 1730, it contains beautiful baroque imagery. Afterwards, we cross Achao’s main square to enjoy a snack and typical local music before returning to Dalcahue. Here we will visit the well-preserved Dalcahue Church with its galvanized iron roof. Carved by Jesuits from locally grown Patagonian cypress, larch and luma trees, the detailing and precision are amazing. It was founded in 1849, and declared a World Heritage site in 2000.
Alternatively, visit Chiloé National Park, located on the western coast of Chiloé Island. It encompasses an area of 430.57 km² and includes dunes, temperate rainforests, swamps, and peat bogs. The park’s warm and humid climate contributes to the existence of the evergreen forest, which is made up mostly of terebinth shrubs, coigüe, luma, myrtle, tepu and larch. The fauna includes fox, sea lion, mountain monkey, sea otter, opossum, pudú, finch, and patagonian woodpecker. Some of these species are endemic, due to the insular nature of this island. Our walk takes us along the El Tepual Trail through evergreen tepú forest.
Day 6 — At SeaBinoculars and camera in hand, head out on deck to watch for seabirds and marine mammals. Attend informative lectures that will prepare you for the upcoming ports-of-call and the adventures that lie ahead. Other onboard diversions include spa treatments, a workout in the Fitness Centre, and, of course, exquisite dining experiences.
Day 7 — English Narrows
Pio XI Glacier, ChileEarly this morning, be out on deck to watch as we head towards the English Narrows. Our Captain and local Chilean Pilots expertly manoeuvres
Silver Explorer through the slalom course of islands and channel markers. During this time, we may spot Magellanic diving petrels and steamer ducks, and if we are very lucky, we may spot the endemic Chilean dolphin. Shy of ships, this small dolphin enjoys spending its time in narrow channels with heavy tidal rips.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Pio XI Glacier. This tidewater glacier sprawled out in front of us is 4.5 km wide and a remarkable shade of brilliant blue. An outlet glacier of the South Patagonian Ice Field, the Pio XI had once extended out into the fjords whose waters we ply today. Conditions permitting, we will climb into our Zodiacs and dodge brash ice and bergy bits as we approach the glacier at a safe distance. Alert for signs of calving, we may see small chunks of ice falling from the glacier front.
Days 8–9 — Puerto Natales, ChileNestled on a gently sloping point amidst astonishing scenery, the bustling port town of Puerto Natales overlooks the Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope) Gulf and has an engaging view of the Monte Balmaceda.
The most attractive features are found in the rugged nature, where indigenous fauna and flora exist in often harsh and unpredictable weather conditions. In this vast arid region of Patagonia and within the confines of Torres del Paine National Park, we find breeding populations of 15 bird of prey species including the Andean condor, Black-chested buzzard-eagle, Rufous-tailed hawk, Cinereous harrier, Chimango caracara, Magellanic horned owl, and the Austral pygmy-owl, amongst others. It is a veritable birder’s paradise.
Our friendly and knowledgeable ship staff and expert local guides guide us through the park. Following, we sample some local cuisine. Local empanadas especially nice when paired with a glass of Chilean wine. As evening descends, we return to the Silver Explorer and cruise through the spectacular scenery of the Kirke Narrows or Santa María channel (depending on the tides) and their respective Kirke and White passes.
Days 10 — At SeaEarly this morning we will depart Puerto Natales in time for the right tide to pass through some of the narrowest channels in the Chilean Fjords. Participate in onboard activities, relax in one of the lounges, or peruse an array of titles and topics in the well-stocked Library. Tonight, before turning in, take a stroll on deck and enjoy the solitude and splendour of the vast sea and sky.
Day 11 — Punta Arenas, ChileDepart from the pier for an exploration of the city of Punta Arenas, stopping at the observation point of La Cruz Hill for a wide view of the city and the Strait of Magellan. Continue on to the Mayorino Borgatello Museum, founded by the Salesian missionaries, where you can view exhibits illustrating the habitat and history of Patagonia’s aboriginal people, and the region’s natural history.
Continue south alongside the famous Strait of Magellan to reach El Galpón Farm. Upon arrival, you will be hosted by the owners and will be invited to appreciate a brief but complete video showing the important relationship between cattle and pioneers of the age in the region. Next, you will be lead toward El Galpón passing by a guided path of local flora. Upon arrival to el Galpón, appreciate a nice demonstration of sheep shearing activity and learn about the procedure of the wool. Also you may see rheas, cows, horses and llamas at the place.
Before returning to the ship, visit the exhibition room, browse some local products and souvenirs and enjoy a refreshment.
Day 12 — Garibaldi Fjord and GlacierThis afternoon,
Silver Explorer will enter the Garibaldi Fjord, a narrow passage strewn with floating ice in shades of blue and green. Ribbons of waterfalls snake down the steep mountainsides. At the head of this picturesque fjord, take in the quiet splendour of the retreating Garibaldi Glacier.
Day 13 — Ushuaia, ArgentinaSilver Explorer will arrive at Ushuaia in the morning. Following breakfast, disembark
Silver Explorer and transfer to the airport for your charter flight to Buenos Aires.
Expedition highlights and wildlife listed here are possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed. Your Expedition Leader and Captain will work together to ensure opportunities for adventure and exploration are the best possible, taking into account the prevailing weather and wildlife activity. Expedition Team members scheduled for this voyage are subject to change or cancellation.
