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SEASON 2010 - 2011

In the Strait of Magellan, located at the southern tip of Americas, only seven years ago, a group of scientists discovered a site where feeding humpback whales return every summer, motivating them to start a business of ecotourism and research.
 
This is the first zone established as marine protected area and marine park in the country.

The Marine Park Francisco Coloane, located southeast of the island Carlos III, is an extension of sea and land within the 67,000 acres that make up the coastal areas Marine Protected Francisco Coloane, in the Strait of Magellan, in Region XII of Chile.

The main attractions are: Jerome Channel, Step tortuous, Islote Ruppert, Barbara Channel, Cordes Bays and Fortescue, Seno Whale and the Isle St. Agnes with its glacier.

The entire protected area has a vast biodiversity and landscape, as well as a geographic and oceanographic only partly due to a combination of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, its high winds, the presence of massive glaciers and dismembered cost. One of the main motivations for the creation of the park, which includes a biological corridor, habitat of the humpback whale (and occasionally sei whales) in their feeding season. The area also includes large colonies of two species of sea lions and important nesting sites of the Magellanic penguin.

Whalewatching in the Francisco Coloane Marine Park means scientific, political, environmental conservation and all the facilities of the camp on Isla Carlos III: warm atmosphere, modern equipment and comfort.

Note: according to time of sighting and migratory behavior of humpback whales in the incoming period to the Marine Park area, in November sighting probabilities are very low as well in may.

The whale watching season (Megaptera novaeagliae) begins in December and are possible sightings through April, inclusive.
The following itinerary described is subject to change due to weather conditions

Regular Program
Marine Park Francisco Coloane– Carlos III Island
4 days / 3 nights Whalewatching – Strait of Magellan

Day 1  Punta Arenas – Faro San Isidro Inn

  • 18:00 pm Transportation by land of  01 hour of length to embarking area (60 km, south, Voces Bay).
  • 30 minutes sailing on rigid inflated boats to Inn.
  • Dinner, accommodation in Faro San Isidro Lodge. Double occupancy with private bath.

Day 2  Punta Arenas – Carlos III Island   

  • 07:00 am Breakfast
  • Boarding for navigation through the Strait of Magellan, 08 hours of length.speed 8-10 knots , boat  Yat espturin II capacity 10 passenger plus 3 crew.
  • Breakfast and box lunch on board.
  • Arrival at the camp on Carlos III Island.
  • Tour by camp outskirts and observatory of whales.
  • Topics lecture: camp description, Francisco Coloane Marine Park, marine wildlife.
  • Short  excursion pm
  • Dinner, accommodation Ecolodge Carlos III Island in Domos tents double  occupancy  provide with wooden stoves and  communal  bath.

Day 3  Francisco Coloane Marine Park-Carlos III-Seno Ballena

  • Breakfast. .          

  • Observation of Whales.

  • Sighting of penguins, cormorants and sea lions.

  • Lunch at the camp.

  • Sailing toward the glacier Isla Santa Ines through Seno Ballena.

  • Return, Dinner, accommodation in Ecolodge Carlos III Island in Domos tents double  occupancy  provide with wooden stoves and  communal  bath.

 Day 4 Francisco Coloane marine park - Punta Arenas

  • Breakfast.

  • Small excursion for whale watching and sea birds.

  • Lunch at the camp.

  •  Sailing to Punta Arenas arriving  to disembark point at 19:00 pm

  • Arrive in Punta Arenas at 20:00 pm. Place of  accommodation.

PRICE PER PERSON U$D 1.200.- ALL INCLUSIVE
Price in American Dollars
Minimum 2 and Maximum 10 passengers by trip.
The price in Chilean pesos will be calculated according to the value of the observed dollar.

 When paying with credit card it should be added the 3,5%.
 Los
Prices will be charged in Chilean pesos

Special Program
San Isidro Inn - Francisco Coloane Marine Park
4 days / 3 nights
Whales Watching – Strait of Magellan

Day 1  Punta Arenas – Faro San Isidro Inn

  • 80:00 am Departure to San Isidro Cape area. Pick Up place of  accommodation
  • Boarding for navigation through Strait of Magellan. Big chance of observing to southern dolphin.
  • Arrival to San Isidro Inn. Lunch
  • Visit to Eagle Bay ( operation place of whaling society 1905-1907) , San Isidro Lighthouse and surroundings.
  • Chance of short kayak excursion (maximum length 2 hours) at Inn surroundings, observing coastal fauna.
  • OPTION  trekking monte tarn ( climbed  by Charles Darwin 1834)
  • Dinner, accommodation in Faro San Isidro Lodge. Double occupancy with private bath.

Day 2  Punta Arenas – Carlos III Island   

  • 07:00 am Breakfast
  • Boarding for navigation through the Strait of Magellan, 08 hours of length. speed 8-10 knots , boat  Yat esturion II capacity 10 passenger plus 3 crew.
  • Breakfast and box lunch on board.
  • Arrival at the camp on Carlos III Island.
  • Tour by camp outskirts and observatory of whales.
  • Topics lecture: camp description, Francisco Coloane Marine Park, marine wildlife.
  • Short  excursion pm
  • Dinner, accommodation Ecolodge Carlos III Island in Domos tents double occupancy  provide with wooden stoves and  communal  bath.

Day 3  Francisco Coloane Marine Park-Carlos III-Seno Ballena

  • Breakfast. .          

  • Observation of Whales.

  • Sighting of penguins, cormorants and sea lions.

  • Lunch at the camp.

  • Sailing toward the glacier Isla Santa Ines through Seno Ballena.

  • Return, Dinner, accommodation in Ecolodge Carlos III Island in Domos tents double  occupancy  provide with wooden stoves and  communal  bath.

Day 4 Francisco Coloane marine park - Punta Arenas

  • Breakfast.
  • Small excursion for whale watching and sea birds.
  • Lunch at the camp.
  • Sailing to Punta Arenas arriving  to disembark point at 19:00 pm
  • Arrive in Punta Arenas at 20:00 pm. Place of  accommodation

PRICE PER PERSON U$D 1.600.- ALL INCLUSIVE
Price in American Dollars
Minimum 2 and Maximum 10 passengers by trip.
The price in Chilean pesos will be calculated according to the value of the observed dollar.

 When paying with credit card it should be added the 3,5%.
 Los
Prices will be charged in Chilean pesos

Kayak Program
Francisco Coloane Marine Park
4 days / 3 nights
Whales Watching – Strait of Magellan

Day 1  Punta Arenas - Isla Carlos III

  • 08:00 am Departure to San Isidro Cape area. Pick Up place of  accommodation
  • Boarding for navigation through Strait of Magellan. Big chance of observing to southern dolphin.
  • Arrival to San Isidro Inn reception , coffe and  visist  to the kaweskar representation, Eagle Bay ( operation place of whaling society 1905-1907) , San Isidro Lighthouse and surroundings. Lunch in hosteria
  • Pm safety  briefing practice  and roll techniques  short kayak excursion eagle Bay  o Islets Nassau(maximum length 4 hours), observing coastal fauna.
  • Dinner, accommodation in Faro San Isidro Lodge. Double occupancy with private bath.

Day 2 Francisco Coloane Marine Park - Carlos III Island - Whale  Sound

  • 07:00 am Breakfast
  • Boarding for navigation through the Strait of Magellan, 08 hours of length. speed 8-10 knots , boat  Yat esturion II capacity 10 passenger plus 3 crew.
  • Breakfast and box lunch on board.
  • Arrival at the camp on Carlos III Island.
  • Tour by camp outskirts and observatory of whales.
  • Topics lecture: camp description, Francisco Coloane Marine Park, marine wildlife.
  • Kayak excursion surrounding  marine park  Fco  Coloanne, whalewatching.
  • Dinner, accommodation Ecolodge Carlos III Island in Domos tents double occupancy  provide with wooden stoves and  communal  bath.

Day 3        Francisco Coloane Marine Park 

  • Breakfast.
  • Kayak in Ruppet Islet in the area sighting marine fauna  Magellan  penguin sea lions  colonies .Return to the camp, lunch.
  • Sailing toward the glacier Isla Santa Ines through Seno Ballena.
  • Return, Dinner, accommodation in Ecolodge Carlos III Island in Domos tents double              occupancy  provide with wooden stoves and  communal  bath
  • Dinner, accommodation Ecolodge Carlos III Island in Domos tents double occupancy  provide with wooden stoves and  communal  bath

Day 4        Francisco Coloane Marine Park - Punta Arenas

  • Breakfast. Last kayak trip as weather and time available.
  • Departure from Camp
  • Lunch on board
  • Navigation and arrive  to Punta Arenas 20:00 pm. Place of  accommodation

PRICE PER PERSON U$D 1.600.- ALL INCLUSIVE
Price in American Dollars
Minimum 2 and Maximum 10 passengers by trip.
The price in Chilean pesos will be calculated according to the value of the observed dollar.

 When paying with credit card it should be added the 3,5%.
 Los
Prices will be charged in Chilean pesos

 

DEPARTURE DATES AVAILABLE

REGULAR TRIPS, SPECIAL, KAYAKING 4D/3N
         

capacidad max. 10 pasajeros / min 02 

MONTH TRIP  N º IN OUT AVAILABILITY 
DEC 1 10 13 10
  2 14 17 10
  3 18 21 10
  4 22 25 10
  5 26 29 10
  6 30 2 10
         
JAN 7 3 6 10
  8 7 10 10
  9 11 14 10
  10 15 18 10
  11 19 22 10
  12 23 26 10
  13 27 30 10
  14 31 3 10
         

FEB

15 4 7 10
  16 8 11 10
  17 12 15 10
  18 16 19 10
  19 20 23 10
  20 24 27 10
         
MAR 21 28 3 10
  22 4 7 10
  23 8 11 10
  24 12 15 10
  25 16 19 10
  26 20 23 10
  27 24 27 10
  28 28 31 10
         
ABR  24 1 4 10
  25 5 8 10
  24 9 12 10
  25 13 16 10
4D/3N
DEPARTURE TIME DAY 1 18:00 PM OPTION 08:00 AM 
RETURN TIME DAY 4 20:00 PM

Terms and Conditions

Reservations and Payment:
A  100 % deposit of the total price is requieres to confirm a reservation and the rest must be paid two days prior to departure. Price is in US dollars. Payments may be in US dollars or Chilean pesos.

Cancellations and refunds:
All requests for cancellations are received in writing. Cancellations received five days prior to departure are 50% refunded.
If the cancellations are with 30 days or more, before the date of the tour, you will have refund of 100%.

Safety policy and responsibility:
All trips are under strict safety rules. At the moment of forwarding the deposit, the passenger has to certify that he/she does not have any mental, physical or any other condition or disability that could jeopardize him/herself or other passengers.

24 hrs Programme
Marine  Park Francisco  Coloane – Isla Carlos III
2 days / 1 night
Whalewatching – Estrecho de Magallanes

Rigid inflatable boats offer (Zodiak)

This trips are made by rigid inflatable boats, for passengers who enjoy the adventure and do not have enough time to stay in the Marine Park and navigate to the meeting with the humpback whales in Fco ColoaneMarine Park,  in the route you can enjoy the benefits of the area and the natural environment through fjords and channels to go on to the Strait of Magellan and ecolodge located in Isla Carlos III.

Rigid inflatable boats are open boats wich are equipped with these safety stuff and each passenger is equipped with adequate special clothing (floatation suits, life jackets, shoe covers) is important to have warm and waterproof clothing and spare clothes for the trip.

This navigation is quick takes only 3.5 hrs max OW depending on weather conditions allowing to reach in good time so she can enjoy contact with the humpbacks whales , this is a day of excursion and sailing

The comfort  and accommodation is awarded a look up at the lodge was. At the end of the day a good dinner and comfort awaits dome tents, to continue the next day with a little whale watching in the morning and then returning to Punta Arenas.

The point of embarkation and navigation location may vary depending on weather conditions.

Day 1 Punta Arenas - Isla Carlos III rigid inflated boat

  • 07:30 pick up passengers (trf 1.5 hrs) to the point of shipment, Isla Riesco sector / variant voices Bahia

  • 09:00 boarding for navigation through the Straits of Magellan

  • Arrival at the camp on Isla Carlos III. After 3.5horas navigation

  • Tour through the outskirts of the camp and observation of whales.

  • Thematic lectures: description of the area, Francisco Coloane Marine Park and marine wildlife.

  • Whale Whalewatchig

  • Dinner, accommodation.

Day 2 Francisco Coloane Marine Park "Carlos III

  • Breakfast. .

  • Whale watching.

  • Watching penguins, cormorants and sea lions.

  • wolf-watching trip and seabirds. Ruppert Island

  • Return to the lodge 11:00 am, lunch at the lodge or box lunch on the way back

  • Arrival in Punta Arenas. 16.30 pm

PRICES PER PERSON ALL INCLUSIVE
Prices in American Dollars
U$D 1.100.-  p/p  min. 02  pax
U$D 800.-   p/p 03 to 05 pax
U$D 700.-    p/p 06 to 10 pax 
The price in Chilean pesos will be calculated according to the value of the observed dollar.

When paying with credit card it should be added the 3,5%.
 Los
Prices will be charged in Chilean pesos

Included

  • All ground transportation

  • rigid inflatable boats

  • 01 nights accommodation for 2 people sharing dome tents Carlos III Ecolodge in the Francisco Coloane Marine Park

  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary: Breakfast, Lunch, where appropriate box lunch, dinner. 01 bottle of wine for 04 people 01 of beer per person per appetizer Pisco Sour, soft drinks, drinks.

  • A host guide, English speaking guide, scientists in marine biology in general.

  • survival equipment, flotation suits, life jackets, suits and boots of water for navigation.

Excluded

  • Air fares.

  • Insurance (it is mandatory that you count on adequate insurance for these trips).

  • Tips for guides and staff.

  • Items of personal items (clothing, alcoholic beverages, except wine and pisco sour offered at dinner, etc.).

What is needed to carry

  • Backpack up to 10 kms.

  • waterproof jacket, pants and proper shoes,

  • Inner layer (wool)

  • 01 spare clothes

  • Hat, scarf, gloves, socks, sandals, sunglasses, towel, long underwear, cream

  • Headlamp

  • Sunscreen.

DEPARTURE DATES AVAILABLE

24 HRS TRIPS (FULL DAY )  2D/1N 

capacidad max. 10 pasajeros  / min 05

MONTH TRIP  N º IN OUT AVAILABILITY 
DEC 1 9 10 10
2 13 14 10
3 17 18 10
4 21 22 10
5 25 26 10
6 29 30 10
         
JAN 7 2 3 10
8 6 7 10
9 10 11 10
10 14 15 10
11 18 19 10
12 22 23 10
13 26 27 10
14 30 31 10
         
FEB 15 3 4 10
16 7 8 10
17 11 12 10
18 15 16 10
19 19 20 10
20 23 24 10
21 27 28 10
         
MAR 22 3 4 10
23 7 8 10
24 11 12 10
25 15 16 10
2D/1N
DEPARTUTE TIME DAY 1 07:00 AM
RETURN TIME DAY 2 16:30 PM


 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

contact to carry out the reservations :
With our e-mail : paliaike@entelchile.net

Who can participate:
Our programs are designed for people that have a good physical state. 
Land experience is not required.

ALL PROGRAMS

Included.

  • All land transport

  • Cruising on Y/M Sturion II and rigid inflatable boats

  • 03 nights of shared accommodation for 2 people insane isidro lodge and  Ecolodge domes at Carlos III Island. Francisco Coloane Marine Park.

  • Meals as outlined in the itinerary: Breakfast, Lunch, box lunch if applicable , dinner. 01 bottle of wine for 04 persons  + 01 beer per person per appetizer Pisco Sour, soft drinks, beverages.
    One expert, english speaking guide ,Scientists generally marine biology.

Excluded

  • Air fares.

  • Insurance (it is mandatory that you buy an adequate insurance for this type of tripsl).

  • Tips for guides and staff.

  • Personal items (laundry, alcoholic beverages other than wine and pisco sours offered at dinner, etc.).

  • Comidas especiales , chocolates, bebidas de fantasia.


What is needed to bring?

  • Backpack of 20 kms as max.

  • waterproof parka ,pants and boots,

  • The insulate layer  clothes  (wool)

  • 01 clothe  to spare

  • Hat,scarf, gloves, socks, sandals, sunglasses, personal towel, long underwear,

  • Extra socks to spare

  • Flashlight / headlamp

  • Sunscreen.

Condiciones:
-Season of December 15th at May 15th. It programs it includes departure / return to Punta Arenas.
- Departure at 17:00 pm. And returning to Punta Arenas at 23:00 hrs. (***)
-Lodging in domes with 2 beds. Price per single dome 1,5 times the price.
-Price is everything included: trips, lodging, foods and drinks.
-The company gives sleeping bags, sheets, blankets, towels and thermal suits.
-Changes in the program can take place without more warning. (***)

PUBLICATIONS

Revista Del Domingo depict the most attractive places to visit during the summer of 2005 in Chile. As in 2004, Carlos III Island is among a "must" for all visitors. (Revista Del Domingo is Chile's most important magazine on tourism).

National Geographic story on whales at Francisco Coloane's Marine Park. The story appeared on the September 2004 issue of the magazine (spanish edition).
Revista Del Domingo informs about the most attractive places to visit during the summer of 2004. Carlos III Island is depicted as "the" spot for watching whales, while surrounded by nature.
Revista Del Domingo brings extensive coverage on Whalesound and Carlos II Island as a tourist destination in its February 2003 issue.
Revista Paula's article on Whalesound. It focus on a beautiful seightseeing destined also to see whales up close. September 2004. (Revista Paula is a chilean variety magazine).
Press note about whale migration and the scientific research of the phenomena. (El Mercurio, 2004).
Early Press note of 2002, about the great opportunities for tourism in the Carlos III Island. (El Magallanes, November 2002).
Press note about scientific research on whales and their activities at Carlos III Island. (2004).
Press note about scientific research on whales conducted by a Colombian Team in the Strait of Magellan. (La Prensa Austral, April 2004).
Press note about Carlos III Island and tourism in the Francisco Coloane's Marine Park. (La Prensa Austral, February 2004).
MUY INTERESANTE Magazine, May 2006.