Tour Duration : 7 Nights And 8 Days

Destinations Covered: Santiago - Mendoza - Buenos Aires

Package Inclusions:

• All currently applicable taxes

• All transfers

• Meals as indicated on the itinerary

• All sightseeing & entrance fees as per the itinerary

• Services of local English speaking guides

• San Cristóbal Hill & Funicular

• Hotel Accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar

Package Exclusions:

• Meals not mentioned as being included

• Beverages with meals

• International/Internal Airfare

• Visa fees

• Items of a personal nature

• Tips & gratuities

• Optional tours

• Travel Insurance

DAY 01 TUESDAY SANTIAGO (-/-/-)

Transfer from the airport to the hotel half day city tour (4 hours)

Arrive in Santiago airport where you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

Santiago de Chile is a city of contrasts where you can see remnants of its colonial past and also the ultra-modern high rise buildings of the financial center.

To begin, the city tour visits the San Francisco church, which was built between 1572 and 1618. Observe the pretty European architectural styles and narrow cobbled streets as you pass through Barrio Paris y Londres. The tour continues by the sector of Club Hípico. Here you can see one of the most beautiful horseracing tracks in South America, with its backdrop of architecture of yesteryear.
Next the tour heads to the Barrio Concha y Toro. Here the architecture resembles that in the Barrio Paris y Londres, and in 1989 it was declared as “Zona Tipica”. While wandering the main street you will be awed by the gothic, neo-colonial and Bauhaus constructions of this formerly aristocratic capital.
No visit to Santiago is complete without a stop in the grandiose Plaza de Armas. On this square you will find historic buildings such as the cathedral. Nearby there are other interesting sites, including the main post office buildings, the Natural History Museum, the Metropolitana and Santiago’s town hall. Heading along the famous and colourful Alameda, the main artery to the heart of the city you will have the chance to take in the “Palacio de la Moneda” (seat of government) and a number of other monuments and public buildings.
The tour continues up the San Cristóbal Hill, from which you will gasp at the fine views of Santiago and the surrounding Andes. Finally, the tour heads to the modern residential areas with their daring architecture, and the bustling Providencia shopping zone.

DAY 02 WEDNESDAY SANTIAGO DE CHILE (B/-/-)

Free day to be spent at your leisure. The following optional tour can be booked through our local SAT office:
Optional: Full day excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar

Heading west from Santiago, this trip first stops at the charming coastal town of Valparaiso. The tour passes through the main square. Here you can see the monument to commemorate the Naval Battle fought in 1879. Next the tour heads to the southern part of the city where you can photograph the old funiculars for which Valparaiso is famous. Driving up the hillside, the tour stops for spectacular views of the bay, the downtown district and the adjoining hills.

Following a drive to the lower level of the city through the commercial port, the tour then makes its way to the resort city of Viña del Mar via the coastal highway. A special treat awaits at the Concón beach where you have a chance to see the various fish stands displaying today’s catch, with a huge variety of seafood for sale. Viña del Mar is a favourite beach spot for Chileans, and summer homes and restaurants line the coast. Finally, visit the main square, Plaza Vergara and the shopping avenue before returning to Santiago.

DAY 03 THURSDAY SANTIAGO DE CHILE – MENDOZA (B/-/-)

Transfer from the hotel to the bus terminal
public bus from Santiago to Mendoza without guide (6-7 hours)
transfer from the bus terminal to the hotel
The bus trip from Santiago to Mendoza offers up a feast for the eyes, with panoramic Andean scenery along the way. After breakfast you will be transferred to Santiago’s downtown bus terminal, where you will board the comfortable public bus to Mendoza, Argentina. The drive provides spectacular mountainous scenery. Passing the city of Lost Andes, the bus heads upwards along “Ruta 60” with a scenic backdrop of the Andean Mountains. You will pass Portillo, Chile’s premier winter sports destination, located at the foot of the mighty Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America. Leaving Chile, you cross the border into Argentina by means of a tunnel built in 1980. Heading downhill, you will pass the “Puente del Inca” (Inca Bridge), a strange rock formation resembling a bridge crossing the Mendoza river. Passing Argentina’s best-known ski resort, Los Penitentes, you will arrive at your destination, Mendoza.

You will arrive at the bus terminal in Mendoza and transfer to your hotel.

Please note: Sometimes due to bad weather, the transfer by bus is cancelled. This can happen during spring and autumn. In this case, passengers will have to take a flight from Santiago to Mendoza. Passengers are responsible for this cost.

DAY 04 FRIDAY MENDOZA (B/-/-)

Mendoza City Tour (approx. 3 ½ hours)

The cultural city of Mendoza was founded and colonized by the Spanish four centuries ago. This city tour takes in a visit to the Independence Plaza, the main avenues and the Civic Centre. Other highlights include the Founding area, the Aquarium (optional), General Martin Park and the Hill of Glory, from which you can enjoy magnificent views.

A fun optional extra tour is to the important wineries and bodegas surrounding the city. This trip includes wine tasting.

Middle Class: Overnight at HOTEL HUENTALA (***) or similar (standard rooms)

Comfort Class: Overnight at HOTEL NH CORDILLERA (****) or similar (standard rooms)

DAY 05 SATURDAY MENDOZA – BUENOS AIRES (B/-/-)

• transfer from the hotel to the airport in Mendoza
• flight from MDZ to AEP (not included)
• transfer from the airport to the hotel in Buenos Aires
• half day city tour of Buenos Aires (3 hours)
Transfer from the hotel in Mendoza to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires.
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires transfer from the airport to the hotel.
In the afternoon, your city tour of Argentina’s historic capital city begins with a drive to the Plaza de Mayo. You will visit the most important and interesting sites, including the “Casa Rosada” (the pink house, home of the government), the Cabildo (town hall) and the Metropolitan Cathedral, home of the Archbishop of Buenos Aires. The tour continues to the district of San Telmo. Today, this is one of the most fashionable and desirable places to live, but until the late 1880s, it was a river port. The tour continues to the famous La Boca neighbourhood. The area is rich with history, as it was traditionally the worker district where Italian seamen and dock workers resided. The colourful tin houses and lively street life provides ample photographic opportunities. Next, the tour heads to Recoleta, the quarter of the rich of Buenos Aires. In Recoleta’s cemetery, you can see the grave of Evita Perón, Argentina’s former First Lady and beloved heroine of the working classes. Finally, the tour takes in Avenida 9 de Julio, the widest avenue in the world, the Federal Court of Justice in Plaza Lavalle, and Teatro Colón, before stopping off at leafy Palermo for a wander in its pretty parks and gardens. Return to the hotel.
In the evening the following optional tour can be booked with our local SAT office:
Optional: Trip to see a Tango Show, including dinner at Restaurant Viejo Almacen.
Middle Class:
Overnight at HOTEL DE LAS AMERICAS (***) or similar (standard room)
Comfort Class:
Overnight at HOTEL AMERICAS TOWERS (****) or similar (standard rooms)

DAY 06 SUNDAY BUENOS AIRES (B/-/-)

Day at leisure – the following optional tours can be booked with our local SAT office:
Optional: Full day trip to a traditional Estancia including lunch and short visit to the San Telmo Market Enjoy a complete day out in the pampas! First we visit the busy Sunday flea market of San Telmo for a short walk around the main plaza. Following a 2 hour drive to Los Cordales, we arrive at Estancia Santa Susana. Guests are greeted by gauchos with welcome drinks. The day continues with opportunities to see at first hand the lives of the gauchos, while also taking in the scenic countryside. A rustic barbecue (asado) lunch of fine meats and sausages is followed by a presentation of regional music and dances. During this folkloric show you will observe the men’s agility on their horses. Return to Buenos Aires following afternoon coffee and tea.
Optional: Take a trip to the bustling San Telmo market, in the oldest district of Buenos Aires. Here you can get a glimpse into Argentine life at its most traditional, enjoying the spectacle of Tango dancing couples in the street. Amble around the famous antiques market in Plaza Dorrego, or stop in at one of the antiques shops, for a souvenir or two. Alternatively, kick back in a café and just watch the world go by.

Middle Class: Overnight at HOTEL DE LAS AMERICAS (***) or similar (standard room)
Comfort Class:
Overnight at HOTEL AMERICAS TOWERS (****) or similar (standard rooms)

DAY 07 MONDAY BUENOS AIRES (B/-/-)

Half day tour of Tigre (4 hours, Seat-in Basis)

The Tigre Delta with its many rivers, streams and greenery, is a welcome nature escape after a couple of days in urban Buenos Aires. The tour commences through the northern residential districts of the city to San Isidro, an attractive suburb with colonial mansions along the River Plate. The tour continues to Tigre, an area of summer residences, yacht and rowing clubs which attracts the elite “porteño” crowd at the weekends. A boat excursion (1 hour) allows you the chance to enjoy the channels of the Paraná-Delta to see some of the hundreds of islands covered with thick, lush vegetation, and coloured an unusual brownish red. The return journey takes the Panamericana Highway back to the city. Middle Class: Overnight at HOTEL DE LAS AMERICAS (***) or similar (standard room)

Comfort Class: Overnight at HOTEL AMERICAS TOWERS (****) or similar (standard rooms)

DAY 08 TUESDAY BUENOS AIRES (B/-/-)

Transfer Hotel/Airport AEP or EZE

Transfer to the international airport for your return flight back home.

STANDARD HOTELS

Santiago
Hotel Torremayor
Considered as one of the favorite Hotels in Providencia area, Torremayor Hotel is stand out because of its location, nice architecture, warm decoration and recognized style of service. Fast access to airport, near to Shopping Malls, Subway Station and several commercial and tourist places, converted it to an excellent four-star Hotel.

Mendoza
Hotel Huentala
It is located in a privileged position right in the heart of the downtown, very close to the main avenue of the city and a few blocks away from the central post office, the banking and the commercial area. In the year 2004, Huentala Hotel was acquired by HIH Hotel Investments, and from that moment onwards, they have developed a strategy to place it as a Boutique Hotel. To achieve this, the entire building is being redesigned with a complete transformation of its architecture, its under structure and services, its decoration, furnishing, equipment, room presentation, new services, event lounges, etc.

Buenos Aires
Hotel De Las Americas
Hotel De Las Americas is located in the heart of the most elegant and safe commercial and residential area of Buenos Aires, La Recoleta. Just a few meters far from the most important avenues: 9 de Julio and Santa Fe, where you will find the best luxury shops, restaurants and cafe. Short distance from the financial area, shoppings, commercial buildings, embassies, consulates, air companies, and cultural centers like Colón and Cervantes Theatre.

SUPERIOR HOTELS

Santiago
Hotel Atton El Bosque
This new modern hotel opened in 2007. It is located on 2770 Roger de Flor Street, a short walking distance from Tobalaba subway station, at the heart of El Golf suburb in Las Condes. Walking distance to best restaurants and the most important and modern business centers. All rooms are fully equipped with TV cable, desk, full minibar and an ample safe.

Mendoza
Hotel Nh Cordillera
NH Cordillera is very well situated, very close to the financial quarter, in the centre of the city, nearby to the Main Square, and only a short distance to the shopping areas.The hotel has 105 rooms, which includes 5 Junior Suites, 4 meeting rooms; a gym, swimming pool and a sauna.

Buenos Aires
Hotel Americas Towers
Hotel Americas Towers is located in the heart of the most elegant and safe commercial and residential area of Buenos Aires, La Recoleta. Just a few meters far from the most important avenues: 9 de Julio and Santa Fe, where you will find the best luxury shops, restaurants and cafe. Short distance from the financial area, shoppings, commercial buildings, embassies, consulates, air companies, and cultural centers like Colón and Cervantes Theatre.

DEPARTURE DATES

Month	Year	Day
Jan	2012	24
Feb	2012	21
March	2012	13
April	2012	10,24
May	2012	15
Sep	2012	11,25
October	2012	9,16
November	2012	6

TOUR RATES & DATES

Currency	From	To	Tour Category	Twin	Single	Single Supplement
USD	04-Jan-12	30-Apr-12	Standard	982.00	-	1,482.00
USD	04-Jan-12	30-Apr-12	Superior	1,168.00	-	1,775.00

FLIGHTS

Currency	Sector	Amount	Comment
USD	MDZ/AEP	250.00	Please note that this is the price of air at time of print. Airfare and taxes are subject to change and subject to availability

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