Leaving behind the noise of the city, nature lovers arrive at Puerto Montt to board the ferry “Magallanes”, which will take them to encounter a setting of varied, extreme contrasts: the Patagonian channels. Along a route that combines the beauty of the pristine parks with the force of cold gusts of wind that do not cease to impress, the untamed south appears in all its glory, displaying its outstanding abundance.Navimag traverses the Reloncaví bay, the Ancud and Corcovado Gulfs and the Moraleda Channel, all of which precede the beautiful spectacle of the descent of the Coastal cordillera at the Taitao peninsula. The Penas Gulf recalls the eternal route of the ancient indigenous peoples, while the remains of the Andes mountain chain give rise to small islands covered with stunted-growth coigüe, lenga and cypress trees. In the midst of multi-coloured waters originating from the Southern Ice Fields, Puerto Edén greets the passengers exhibiting the cultural heritage of the last surviving aboriginal people in the world, the Kawescar (or Alacalufe) people. After winding its way through endless labyrinths of islands and channels, the ferry “Magallanes” arrives at Puerto Natales, the stepping-stone town for the Torres del Paine National Park, the Milodón Natural Monument and Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park.
Clothing
It is recommended to bring winter clothes (parka, gloves, sweaters, etc.) and sunglasses; you will continue to use a similar wardrobe throughout the crossing of the Patagonia and Torres del Paine.