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Only through March 30th, tourists traveling Navimag’s Patagonian Channels route will be able to enjoy one of the most spectacular and overwhelming landscapes of the Chilean Patagonia: Pío XI and Amalia glaciers.

This date concludes the high season of this route that offers tourists the possibility of visiting these ice cathedrals, in its trips across the Patagonian channels, as part of  its southern trip (Pío XI glacier) and of its northern trip (Amalia glacier), sailing across different sized and shaped icebergs, which colorful blue, light blue and white ices amaze visitors.

It is the opportunity for visitors to enjoy an unforgettable trip that also includes:

• All meals on board (breakfast, lunch and dinner service)
• Talks and activities.
• Slide shows, documentaries and movies.
• Optional disembarkation at Puerto Edén.
• Bilingual guide.

Per person rates range between US$ 355 for a C shared Bunk bed and US$ 1,650 for a single AA cabin.
Southern route rates 
Northern route rates

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The glaciers
Pío XI glacier is located on the northern area of Southern Ice Fields, at the end of Eyre inlet. It’s the largest glacier in the southern hemisphere with a surface area of 1,242 km., making it a true ice giant. It is approximately 6 km wide and its ice towers reach higher than 75 meters. Its length from its origin in the Ice Fields is 60 kilometers.

The feature that makes this huge moving snow giant different from other glaciers is that it continues moving forward as opposed to most glaciers that are moving backwards. It is estimated that the glacier has increased over 10 kilometers over the last 50 years.

It also stands out for its color changes, bluish and whites, which can be seen when the ice mass breaks every 5 to 10 minutes, followed by huge waves.
 
On its part, the majestic and beautiful Amalia glacier is located north of the central area of Southern Ice Fields. Its long silhouette seems to be hanging between the peaks of the mountains, which offers a real spectacle to visitors. Its ice towers and its colorful contrast with its surroundings touch anybody seeing it.