Page 7 of Sojourns in South America by Frontiers International Travel

atacama desert termas de puyuhuapi resort/patagonia connection san rafael glacier marvel at the untouched landscapes spectacular sunsets mysterious forests and rare animals of the northwest region of chilean patagonia and explore the spectacular san rafael glacier by hydrofoil relax at the end of the day in the soothing thermal waters at the beautiful termas de puyuhuapi resort spa accessible from puerto montt to balmaceda suggest 3 days/4 nights terra australis cruise between punta arenas and ushuaia four-day cruise through chilean fjords aboard the fully equipped 55-cabin m/v terra australis your comfortable floating base while you explore more than seven glaciers plus the fjords and channels of tierra del fuego following the route of charles darwin and magellan a 3-day tour ushuaia/punta arenas can be operated in reverse this is a great way to travel between these towns with many opportunities to see magellan penguins sea lions cormorants and other seabirds easter island easter island where hundreds of moai monoliths recall a mysterious past can entertain adventurers with scuba diving and snorkeling horseback riding and archaeological treks feast your eyes on polynesian dance delectable cuisine and white sandy beaches that beckon for a well-deserved rest all while exploring the world s most isolated speck of land there are set 3 4 and 7-day schedules from santiago punta arenas sightseeing this is chile s southernmost city and the gateway city to antarctica and the explora en patagonia property once a penal colony and home to the ancient yagane ona alacalufe peoples and later an important supply station for ships prior to the completion of the panama canal punta arenas is steeped in history the surrounding region provides many excursion opportunities including a half-day visit to the penguin colonies of otway sound we recommend staying at hotel jose nogueira for 1 or 2 nights the mystique of easter island s monoliths chile is home to diverse architecture page 6

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