PUERTO MONTT BIRD WATCHING ORNITHOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES
7 days/6 nigths

Chucao: A small but powerful little bird that sees the future!"

2007 - Rates per person, double cabin - Rates validity: January / April 2007
Setting off every SATURDAY - Puerto Montt - Patagonia expedition on the C/S Atmosphere.
Chilean Patagonia offers their guests unique and changing landscapes. Overall in a 750 km2 region where you can find the best conditions for direct observation of more than 450 bird species that live in this region.
Thecruise ship Atmosphere, 600 tons of gross tonnage, launched in October 2006, counts with 14 external cabins and hosts 28 passengers. The crew composed of 32 people .Each crew member, is highly qualified in his area and they work to make your stay on board and the development of this program of nature adventure on top levels of efficiency. During the excursion nature lovers, convinced of the need to preserve it, will live the magical experience of practicing the most exciting direct observation of more than 450 bird species. The variety and vivacity of these antique inhabitants in the different landscapes where the Atmosphere will be passing through, make of the Chilean Patagonia a real paradise to explore.

For example, we introduce you the Chucao, a small but powerful little bird that predicts the future. According to a timeless legend, whoever would cross the Patagonian forest and would here it sing his name on his right, would probably have good luck, but if the singing would come from his left, then it would be better to be careful. Fortunately, it is just a legend! The Chucao, that sings with extraordinary strength, is quite solitary and only couples for reproduction.

The ship features 5 Jet Boats for 6 passengers and 1 for 10 passengers, one "Zodiac Hurricane" for 16 passengers, other 26 boats and carries a Bell helicopter for six passengers. The Atmosphere is composed with the most modern systems and instruments that ensure versatility and safety during the navigation.

Complementary programs operated by C/S Atmosphere are:

- EXTREME FLY FISHING - A dream come true for fishing lovers.
- WHALE-WATCHING - Close observation of several cetacean species.
- TREKKING & SOFT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE - Winding tracks through places of unimaginable diversity and beauty.