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CONTRASTS OF CHILE’S EXTREME REGIONS

       CRUISE AND EXPEDITION

    GLACIERS AND DESERT
              7 DAYS - 6 NIGHTS PROGRAM

                         Glaciares en Patagonia
                                      C H I L E

      SKORPIOS CRUISES / CUMBRES SAN PEDRO HOTEL
                 SEASON 2020-2021
       W W W. S K O R P I O S . C L     SKOINFO@SKORPIOS.CL   INICIO
GLACIERS AND DESERT CONTRASTS OF CHILE'S EXTREME REGIONS - Cruceros Skorpios
GLACIERS AND DESERT

CONTRASTS OF CHILE´S EXTREME REGIONS

 Skorpios Cruises offers you the marvelous chance
  to sail the Kaweskar Route on a 3-night cruise
  through archipelagos, islands and channels to
 the glaciers of the Southern Ice Field, and 3 nights
 of adventure at Cumbres San Pedro Hotel, visiting
     San Pedro de Atacama, with spectacular
                expedition programs.
 S E A S O N F R O M O C TO B E R 2 0 2 0 TO A B R I L 2 0 2 1

                 From
                 USD       3 , 048
                Price per Pax • M/V Skorpios III • Cumbres Hotel
                M/V Skorpios III: Double Room, Athens Deck
                At Cumbres San Pedro Hotel: Double Room
                         L O W S E A S O N R AT E
                  CUMBRES SAN PEDRO HOTEL

                          www.skorpios.cl

                        PLACES                PROGRAM              CUMBRES HOTEL   RATES   CONDITIONS
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     GLACIERS IN THE SOUTHERN ICE FIELD                                               S A N P E D R O D E ATA C A M A

To sail towards the glaciers on the Southern Ice Field is an           San Pedro is a small village located where the driest desert on
experience that fascinates and motivates travelers who enjoy           earth reaches the high plateau, bringing heaven and earth
exploring unique and untouched places. This route offers the           together, and where the human soul finds a place in which to
possibility to sight, explore and contemplate a large number of        rest and recharge its energy. Here, you may choose different
glaciers while sailing through icebergs, or simply walking along       excursions in the company of the best-trained guides who will
a glacier moraine. The Southern Ice Field and the Northern Ice         give you an overview of the natural beauties and cultural features

Field are considered the third most important reserve of freshwater    of the area. Special vehicles will drive you through the desert,
on the planet. This is a unique opportunity to see the remnants        taking you on your tours, which might include a visit to the Valle
of the last glaciations, while receiving the personalized service      de la Luna, the Tatio geysers, the Tara Salt Flats, Laguna Cejar,
offered on Motor vessel Skorpios III, which covers the route,          Valle Arcoiris, Ojos del Salar de Atacama or the most interesting
sailing to the very heart of these glaciers and fjords which show      villages in the Andean Plateau. Chile is a country of contrasts,
us Nature in all her glory and breathtaking beauty.                    and this programme is a faithful reflection of this, as it combines
                                                                       the extreme heat of the desert and Andean plateau with the icy
                                                                       cold of the glaciers… Live it to the hilt.

                                                                      PROGRAM          CUMBRES HOTEL          RATES             CONDITIONS
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                          GLACIERS AND DESERT PROGRAM                                                                                         MARITIME/OVERLAND TRACK
               3-nights Cruise and 3 nights of Adventure in San Pedro de Atacama.

DAY 1: 16:00 hrs. Passenger reception. 17:15 hrs. Safety speech about the vessel, the place will be determined that
day. Departure from Puerto Natales between 17:30 and 18:00 hrs. Sailing through Angostura Kirke, Morla, Vicuña,
Unión, Collingwood and Sarmiento channels.
DAY 2: 08:00 hrs. Arrival at Amalia Glacier. The vessel approaches the Glacier. Panoramic view from the ship. 09:00                                                              Calama
hrs. Disembarkation on a nearby beach, soft hiking through the beach, flora and rocks, arriving to a viewpoint where                                             Antofagasta              San Pedro
we can appreciate this beatiful glacier. 10:30 hrs. Sailing for El Brujo Glacier. 13:45 hrs. Arrival at El Brujo Glacier.                                                                 de Atacama
Weather and ice permitting, passengers can disembark and contemplate this glacier from a nearby rock. 15:00 hrs.
Get sailing to amazing Calvo Fjord. 17:10 hrs. Arrival at Calvo Fjord and excursion on the "Capitán Constantino"
icebreaker, appropriate to navigate between the ice. Visit to the Fernando, Capitán Constantino and Alipio glaciers,                                      Fiordo Calvo
among others. 20:00 hrs. Sail towards Montañas Fjord.

                                                                                                                            P A C I F I C O
                                                                                                                                                              Glaciar El Brujo
DAY 3: 09:00 hrs. Visit to Montañas Fjord, from where you can see four glaciers, that slide down the Sarmiento

                                                                                                                                                                                            A R G E N T I N A
Mountains to the sea, two of them are on our route. 09:30 hrs. Visit to Alsina Glacier, excursion on our boats, to                                            Glaciar Amalia
explore this small bay and its glaciar, enjoying its beauty and enormous mountains surrounding. 10:30 hrs. Return                                                 Torres del Paine
to Skorpios III. Continue sailing through Montañas Fjord toward Bernal Glacier. 11:15 hrs. Disembarkation on Bernal
Glacier. Iniciate a soft walking in a small native forest, and then crossing through a stream, which crosses a glacier
water lagoon. Continue soft hiking over front and side moraines. Arrival at Glacier. Here, passengers can feel and                            Fiordo de las

                                                                                                                            O C E A N O
touch the ice, and appreciate the iceberg melting. 12:45 hrs. Passengers return to the ship, which is in the natural                          Montañas                Puerto Natales
water supplying phase. This water, provided from a cascade, is used on board for all ship services. 14:00 hrs. Skorpios                                          Angostura
III continues sailing through Montañas Fjord, we will be able to see Herman and Zamudio glaciers from the ship. 17:45                                            White
hrs. Arrival at White angostura. Disembarkation. Then, on the excursion boats, sailing among island and rocks, enjoying
the native fauna and flora. 19:30 hrs. Returning to the ship and preparating for Captain's dinner. 21:00 hrs. Farewell
Party. Captain's Dinner and dance. Navigation through Almirante Montt gulf.
DAY 4: Arrival in Puerto Natales between 02:00 and 07:00 hrs depending on the weather, berthing in Terminal                                                                        Punta Arenas
Skorpios. End of Southern Ice Field Cruise. 08:00 and 09:30 hrs: Passengers leave ship and are taken to the Punta

                                                                                                                                                                                                          C H I L E
Arenas Airport for the flight to Santiago and Calama (Additional transfer cost, optional: 1 night in Santiago). From
Calama airport, we will travel to Cumbres San Pedro Hotel, in San Pedro de Atacama, where we will discover the
Atacama Desert. Check In, Accommodation.                                                                                                        MARITIME

DAY 5: Stay at Cumbres San Pedro Hotel.                                                                                                         OVERLAND

Day 6: Stay at Cumbres San Pedro Hotel.                                                                                                         SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

DAY 7: Transfer to Calama airport for flight to Santiago, Chile, according to services contracted.

                                                                                                                 CUMBRES HOTEL                           RATES                    CONDITIONS
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         CUMBRES SAN PEDRO HOTEL, THE STARS OF SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

5 -star hotel located in the village of San Pedro de   by our Chef. Our restaurant and bar offer
Atacama, in the driest desert in the world. It has     comfortable spaces in which to enjoy our excellent
60 first-class 52 m 2 rooms with air conditioning,     cuisine or simply have a drink at sundown. Our
private terrace, mini bar, television, independent     hotel has a modern 1,000 m 2 SPA, with three
shower, Wi Fi, safe, etc. It also has a unique and     swimming pools, two open air Jacuzzis, wet and
exclusive cuisine based on the use of local            dry saunas, exercise machines and massage and
ingredients, as seen in the varied menu prepared       therapy services.

                                                                                    RATES         CONDITIONS
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                 RATES VALID FROM OCTOBER 2020 TO APRIL 2021

               M O T O R V E S S E L S K O R P I O S I I I / CUMBRES SAN PEDRO HOTEL
                  G L A C I E R S A N D D E S E R T R AT E S , P E R P E R S O N , D O U B L E B A S I S
Decks           Season       Atenas       Acrópolis      Parthenon      Olympo          Athos       Olympo         Athos
Cabins                      Double Int. Double Ext.      Double Ext.   Double MT     Suite Junior Suite Master Double Ext.
                 Low          3,048          3,158         3,258          3,348         3,448         3,628        3,258
                 High         3,198          3,308         3,428          3,538         3,648         3,828        3,428
Program with
Cumbres San        R AT E S I N S I N G L E B A S I S                      A D D I T I O N A L B E D R AT E
 Pedro Hotel                   Atenas        Acrópolis                  Atenas         Acrópolis     Parthenon   Olympo DM
                 Low          4,428          5,088         Low          2,016         2,120          2,168         2,203
                 High         4,653          5,364          Hig         2,123         2,224          2,276         2,306

          • Rates in USD dollars per person double basis •Port taxes not included. Price per passenger USD 40.
                    • Children up to 5 years pay 50% of the ticket / Over 5 years pay 100% of the ticket.
                  • This program will not operate between December 18th, 2020 and January 10th, 2021.
                            • Transfers to/from Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas are not included.

                Low season dates: From October 16 to December 18, 2020 / March 02 up to April 16, 2021
                          High season dates: From December 21, 2020 up to February 26, 2021

                                                                                                                             CONDITIONS
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                                                          GENERAL CONDITIONS

         CUMBRES SAN PEDRO HOTEL                                                           GLACIERS AND DESERT PROGRAMME

• Cumbres San Pedro Hotel is located in San Pedro de Atacama.                       • Foreign passengers pay in US dollars with bank credit card or bank
• Rates are based on double rooms.                                                    transfer. Hotel fee excludes VAT.
• The All-inclusive program includes:                                               • Cruceros Skorpios General Conditions are also applicable for this
  • Regular transfer from / to Calama airport.                                        programme.
  • Accommodation.                                                                  • Does not include transfer in Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales.
  • Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner (including a glass of house wine             • Transfers from/to Calama airport, and from/to San Pedro de Atacama
    or a soft drink or water per person).                                             according to schedules established by the Hotel.
  • It does not include Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks outside the                • Does not include Air Fare or anything that is not specified in the
    meal times.                                                                       programme.
  • Massages services are not included.                                             • Hotel check-in at 15:00 hrs
                                                                                      Hotel check-out at 12:00 hrs.
                                                                                    • Rates do not include a Hotel in Santiago for conecctions.
                                                                                    • Does not include transfers in Santiago.
                                                                                    • Rates do not include VAT.

     CUMBRES SAN PEDRO HOTEL: USEFUL TIPS                                                      CRUCEROS SKORPIOS: USEFUL TIPS

• The hotel has a long distance telephone service based on current fees, WIFI       • Shipboard satellite telephone service throughout the world according to
  signal and Internet connection.                                                     current rates.
• Voltage 220 volts AC (50 cycles).                                                 • Shipboard voltage 220 volts AC (50 cycles).
• Warm clothing is recommended the year round for high altitude excursions          • Thick and light clothing is recommended. Parka or jacket, and excursion cargo
  and considering the low night temperatures (Jeans are not appropriate for           pants.
  high altitude excursions).                                                        • Thin and thick footwear (ideal for trekking)
• Thick and light footwear (ideal for trekking). Bathing slippers (especially for   • Sunglasses, sun block and hat are required.
  excursions such as Cejar).                                                        • The ships do not have hairdressing service
• Sunglasses, sun block and hat are required.                                       • Laundry service for light clothes only.
• The hotel has no hairdressing services.                                           • Smoking is only allowed on the ship's open air decks.
• The hotel has laundry services.                                                   • Spring-Autumn temperature: between 5° and 12° C
• Smoking is only allowed on the hotel's open air terraces.                           Summer temperature between 12° and 19° C.

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