{"id":510,"date":"2013-07-05T17:24:15","date_gmt":"2013-07-05T15:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=510"},"modified":"2014-03-17T18:57:38","modified_gmt":"2014-03-17T16:57:38","slug":"skorpios-ii-fjorde-gletscher-und-heisse-baeder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/en\/packages-daytrips\/kreuzfahrten\/skorpios-ii-fjorde-gletscher-und-heisse-baeder\/","title":{"rendered":"Skorpios II &#8211; Fjords, Glaciers and Thermal Pools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n        <style type='text\/css'>\r\n            #gallery-2 {\r\n                margin: auto;\r\n            }\r\n            #gallery-2 .gallery-item {\r\n                float: left;\r\n                margin-top: 10px;\r\n                text-align: center;\r\n                width: 33%;           }\r\n            #gallery-2 img {\r\n                border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n            }\r\n            #gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\r\n                margin-left: 0;\r\n            }\r\n        <\/style>\r\n        <!-- see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php -->\r\n        <div id='gallery-2' class='gallery-images gallery galleryid-510'><dl class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <dt class='gallery-icon'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SkorpiosII_klein.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SkorpiosII_klein-240x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"SkorpiosII klein\" \/><\/a>\r\n            <\/dt>\r\n                <dd class='gallery-caption'>\r\n                Skorpios II\r\n                <\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <dt class='gallery-icon'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Skorpios-2_klein.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Skorpios-2_klein-240x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Skorpios 2 klein\" \/><\/a>\r\n            <\/dt>\r\n                <dd class='gallery-caption'>\r\n                Skorpios II\r\n                <\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <dt class='gallery-icon'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Skorpios_klein.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chile-reise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Skorpios_klein-240x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Skorpios klein\" \/><\/a>\r\n            <\/dt>\r\n                <dd class='gallery-caption'>\r\n                Skorpios II\r\n                <\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n            <br style='clear: both;' \/>\r\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><\/strong>Cruise Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>San Rafael Glacier<\/strong><br \/>\nThis \u00abtidewater\u00bb glacier, the closest to the equator of any on earth, is located at 45\u00b0- 46\u00b0 southern latitude, about 400 sea miles south of Puerto Montt. UNESCO declared the San Rafael National park a World Biosphere in 1979.<br \/>\nThe glacier is roughly 30,000 years old; its directional flow is caused by pressure from the San Valentin ice field. Its icy path \u2013 around 15km\/9mi long \u2013 finally ends at the San Rafael Lagoon, where it calves into the sea water. Along its front, the glacier is around 1.5mi wide, and its walls of ice rise over 80m\/262ft out of the water. Below the surface, however, the ice continues down for another 230m\/755ft. The colours of the ice vary from dark blue and light blue, to shades of green, to white, and grey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fjords, Mountains, Fishing, and Thermal Pools<\/strong><br \/>\nQuitralco Fjord is surrounded by mountains and dense vegetation, and there are thermal pools that are exclusively accessible to the passengers of the Skorpios vessels. You have the opportunity to bathe in the pools, go on boat trips, fish, or simply stroll through untouched forests. The entire region is a nature reserve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chilo\u00e9 Island<\/strong><br \/>\nThe routes followed by the Skorpios vessels lead past the fishing villages of Puerto Aguirre and Queil\u00e9n, where you are welcomed during your visit. Chilo\u00e9\u2019s capital of Castro is also a captivating stopping-point, with beautiful craftwork made from wood and wool available for purchase.<br \/>\nThese latitudes boast an impressive range of flora and fauna: sea lions, gulls, ducks, dolphins, and many other fascinating animal species.<br \/>\nThe unique wooden churches of Chilo\u00e9 are also a UNESCO  World Heritage.<\/p>\n\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\tjQuery(document).ready(function($){\tjQuery(\"ul.tabs-nav\").tabs(\"> .pane\"); }); <\/script>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"post-tabs\">\n\t\t\n<ul class=\"tabs-nav\">\n<li>Tour Description<\/li>\n<li>Included Services<\/li>\n<li>Gear<\/li>\n<li>Notes<\/li>\n<li>Video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pane\">\n\t\t\n<strong>Day 1 \u2013 Puerto Montt <\/strong><br \/>\nDeparting from the Skorpios terminal, you pass the town of Calbuco, cross the Gulf of Ancud, traverse the entire archipelago of Chilo\u00e9, and cruise through the Gulf of Corcovado at around midnight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 2 \u2013 Puerto Aguirre<\/strong><br \/>\nThe journey continues  along the Moraleda and Ferronave Channels to the fishing village of Puerto Aguirre, where you can make a brief stop on shore. Your vessel departs at around 12.30pm, and journeys through the Ferronave, Pilcomayo and Costa Channels. Anchor is set about 30km\/19mi from San Rafael Glacier.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nDay 3 \u2013 Laguna San Rafael<\/strong><br \/>\nAn early morning departure through the Elephant Channel takes you to San Rafael Lagoon where, about one mile before reaching the glacier, you transfer to smaller boats, so that you can cruise along the multi-coloured ice formations and get daringly close to the glacier\u2019s wall (depending on the weather). The journey to Quitralco Fjord continues towards the evening.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nDay 4 \u2013 Thermal pools<\/strong><br \/>\nYou have the option of relaxing in a thermal pool after breakfast and, weather permitting, you can also explore the fjord by motorboat. The cruise continues towards evening, in the direction of Chilo\u00e9, travelling through the Moraleda and P\u00e9rez Norte Channels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 5 \u2013 Chilo\u00e9 Island<\/strong><br \/>\nToday, the ship explores the Leucayec Channel, during which you will also see parts of Melinka Island while passing the Chonos Archipelago. Continuing the journey, you will travel through the Gulf of Corcovado, keeping close to the eastern seaboard of Chilo\u00e9 Island. You will continue further through the Yal channel and the Castro estuary. At 15:00 hours you will arrive at the beautiful city of Castro, which you have time to explore on foot. At around 22:00 hours the ship will start sailing back toward Puerto Montt through Lemuy, Dalcahue and Quicavi channels. This evening you are invited to a Farewell Party with a Captain\u2019s dinner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 6 \u2013 Puerto Montt<\/strong><br \/>\nDisembarkation is after breakfast, when you will leave with plenty of wonderful memories from your trip.<br \/>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pane\">\n\t\t\nFull board<br \/>\nListed excursions<br \/>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pane\">\n\t\t\nWarm clothing and raingear is essential, as well as good hiking boots. Don\u00b4t forget to bring swimwear for day 4.<br \/>\nLife wests are provided.<br \/>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pane\">\n\t\t\nThis schedule and programme is subject to change, depending on weather conditions and forces beyond our control (force mayeur).<br \/>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"pane\">\n\t\t\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M7VMfvg3J_o?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cruise Highlights San Rafael Glacier This \u00abtidewater\u00bb glacier, the closest to the equator of any on earth, is located at 45\u00b0- 46\u00b0 southern latitude, about 400 sea miles south of Puerto Montt. 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