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Tour Duration : 10 Nights And 11 Days
Destinations Covered: Santiago - San Pedro De Atacama - Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas
Package Inclusions:
| • Accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar |
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• All currently applicable taxes |
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• All transfers as per the itinerary |
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• Meals as indicated on itinerary |
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• All sightseeing & entrance fees as per the itinerary: San Cristóbal Hill &funicular, Atacama Salt Lake & Toconao, Padre Le Paige Museum, Miscanti & Meñiques Lagoons, Petrohue Rapids, Torres del Paine National Park, Milodon Cave |
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• Services of English speaking local guides |
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Package Exclusions:
| • Meals not mentioned as being included |
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• Beverages with meals |
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• International/Internal Airfare |
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• Visa fees |
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• Items of a personal nature |
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• Tips & gratuities |
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• Optional tours |
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• Travel Insurance |
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| DAY 01 MONDAY SANTIAGO (-/-/-) |
| Upon arrival in Santiago de Chile, transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of the city. Santiago de Chile is a city of contrasts. With remains of its Colonial past to the ultramodern, high-rise buildings of the financial center, Chile’s capital city will surprise you. There is a predominantly European influence in the city’s culture and more than 5 million people now live here.
The city tour starts by passing the San Francisco Church built between 1572 and 1618 then heading west towards the area of the Club Hípico, one of the most beautiful horseracing tracks in South America. The tour will continue to the Concha y Toro area, before arriving at the Plaza de Armas. Here the Cathedral, the Main Post Office Building and the National History Museum can be seen as well as La Moneda Palace (the seat of Government). After this the tour will continue to Cerro San Cristóbal (San Cristóbal hill), from where one can appreciate the scenic view of Santiago’s downtown. The tour ends by passing through residential areas with beautiful houses, parks and malls on your way back to the hotel for overnight in Santiago.
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| DAY 02 TUESDAY SANTIAGO (B/-/-) |
| Day free for leisure – the following optional tour can be booked through our local office:
Optional: Full day excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar
Leaving Santiago today in a westerly direction, your tour will take you to the coast and the city of Valparaiso. Arriving in the city, you will be able to see the main square and the monument honouring the Naval Battle fought in 1879. Your tour will then take you towards the southern side of the city to see the old funiculars, and you will drive up the hillside for a most spectacular view of the bay, Valparaiso’s downtown district and its adjoining hills. You’ll then proceed to the lower level of the city through the commercial heart of the port, where you’ll take the coastal highway that links Valparaiso with the resort city of Viña del Mar. Reaching the Concón beach, you can admire various fish stands displaying a great variety of seafood. Summer homes and restaurants are spread out along the coast. Afterwards, visit the main square Plaza Vergara and the shopping avenue before returning to Santiago for another night.
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| DAY 03 WEDNESDAY SANTIAGO – CALAMA – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA (B/-/-) FLIGHT (not included) |
| Transfer to the airport for the flight to Calama (Flight not included). Arrival and reception by our local tour guide, transfer of approx. 1 ½ hours to San Pedro de Atacama. In the afternoon half day city walk of San Pedro de Atacama. San Pedro de Atacama is the most important archaeological centers in Chile, situated 2,438 meters above sea level and surrounded by a green fertile oasis. Picturesque San Pedro has been the center of a Paleolithic civilization with its narrow streets that have preserved of its old style dating back to the Spanish Conquerors and its beautiful colonial church that was built in 1577. The village is even today the center for Indian culture in the Atacama Desert. Artifacts have been recovered and are now shown nowadays in the Father Le Paige Museum, which you will visit during the walking tour. There are weapons and stone sand potteries that are found on display. Afterwards, you will visit the beautiful white church of the town, containing a cactus construction. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. |
| DAY 04 THURSDAY SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA (B/L/-) |
| Full day excursion to Salar de Atacama, Lagunas and Toconao.
Today you will start your tour visiting the huge Atacama Salt Lake, an inland sea dating back millions of years. Enjoy a unique experience viewing this, the driest desert in the world. The flatness, clearness and emptiness here are overwhelming. Following the road in direction to Argentina, you will get to see the Lagunas Miscanti & Meñiques, set at the base of two immense volcanoes. These altiplano lakes are fringed with salt deposits and surrounded by brilliantly colored clumps of “paja brava”, creating a singular visual experience. Afterwards you will continue to the small Indian village of Toconao. The inhabitants of Toconao produce beautiful small sculptures made out of a white volcanic stone that can be found in a quarry near the village. Lunch today is included. Return to the hotel for Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama
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| DAY 05 FRIDAY SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA (B/-/-) |
| Today is at leisure. Optional tours can be booked at our local office.
Optional: Half day excursion to the El Tatio Geysers
Early in the morning (approx. 04:00 AM) you will depart for a drive of 78 miles northeast to visit the impressive Tatio Geysers at an altitude of 4.321 meters high! The steaming geysers are at their best between 06:30 and 08:30 hrs. A breakfast-box will be served at the geysers.
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| DAY 06 SATURDAY SPDA – CALAMA – SANTIAGO (B/-/-) FLIGHT (not included) |
| This morning you will transfer to the airport for the flight via Santiago to Puerto Montt, the main port of the Lake District. (Flight is not included)
Arrival and reception by our local tour guide. On arrival you will have time for a short city tour of Puerto Montt, a city founded by German settlers in 1852, whose influence still remains in the style of the wooden houses. You will pass along the “Costanera“ Avenue and then continue to the observation point for a beautiful view of the city, Reloncavi Bay, Tenglo Island and channels. You will then pass through the town’s centre with its typical square and its cathedral.
Afterwards, transfer to your hotel in Puerto Varas, the “city of roses" overlooking Lago Llanquihue, one of Chile's largest lakes, where the reflection of the eternally snow covers Osorno Volcano is mirrored in the clear waters. Overnight in Puerto Varas.
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| DAY 07 SUNDAY SANTIAGO - PUNTO ARENAS – PUERTO NATALES (B/-/-) |
| Transfer to the airport Santiago for your flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival half day city tour of Punta Arenas.
Punta Arenas, which is the southern most continental town of South America, founded in 1848 at the shores of the Magellan Strait. You’ll see the Independence Avenue with many monuments placed here and Cerro La Cruz vantage point offering a sweeping view of Punta Arenas’ colourful roofs, the Magellan Strait and Tierra del Fuego Island in the background.
Then transfer to the local bus terminal where you will board the public bus to Puerto Natales, the starting point for tours to the spectacular National Park Torres del Paine, passing through the wideness of the Patagonian steppe with its huge sheep farms and beech woods contrasting with the mostly unadorned landscape.
Upon arrival in Puerto Natales you will be transferred from the bus station to your hotel.
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| DAY 08 MONDAY PUERTO NATALES (B/-/-) |
| Full day excursion to Torres del Paine National park (On Seat-in Coach basis)
Today you are going to see one of the most spectacular scenic regions, nowhere found in the world, the Torres del Paine National Park! It covers an area of 113,000 hectares and has been named Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO in 1978. Cascading waterfalls, roaring creeks, shimmering lakes and jagged spires of mountains are just a part of what Paine offers you. On route you will visit the legendary Milodon Cave. In this impressive natural cave a gigantic prehistoric fossil has been discovered. A replica is on view inside of it. The road you take borders majestic lakes. Have a glimpse at herds of guanacos, foxes, swans, and several small-sized birds. Enjoy a hike along the Grey Lake with spectacular views of the Grey Glacier.
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| DAY 09 TUESDAY PUERTO NATALES - PUNTA ARENAS (B/-/-) |
Transfer from the hotel to the local bus terminal where you will board the public bus to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival you will be transferred from the bus station to your hotel.
Optional: In the afternoon visit to the Penguin Colony Otway Bay, the habitat of the Magellan-Penguins respectively Sphenicus Magallanicus, OR visit to the Nandu Park, where the South American flightless birds, which look similar to the African ostrich, can be observed at close range.
Remark: The excursion to the Otway Bay can only be operated during the period from Oct 15th to March 15th. Therefore, the groups from March to September will be offered the visit to the Nandu Park alternatively (subject to changes)!
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| DAY 10 WEDNESDAY PUERTO ARENAS – SANTIAGO (B/-/-) |
| Transfer to Punta Arenas airport. Return flight to Santiago, arrival in Santiago and transfer to your hotel. |
| DAY 11 THURSDAY SANTIAGO (B/-/-) |
| Transfer to Santiago airport and return flight home. |
| STANDARD HOTELS |
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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. |
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San Pedro De Atacama
Hotel Casa De Don Tomas
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Puerto Natales
Hotel Charles Darwin
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Punta Arenas
Hotel Jose Noguiera
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| SUPERIOR HOTELS |
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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. |
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San Pedro De Atacama
Hotel Altiplanico
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Puerto Natales
Hotel Costaustralis
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Punta Arenas
Hotel Cabo De Hornos
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| DEPARTURE DATES |
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| Month | Year | Day |
| Jan | 2012 | 9,30 |
| Feb | 2012 | 13,27 |
| March | 2012 | 19 |
| April | 2012 | 2 |
| Sep | 2012 | 24 |
| October | 2012 | 8,22 |
| Nov | 2012 | 5 |
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| TOUR RATES & DATES | | |
| Currency | From | To | Tour Category | Twin | Single | Single Supplement |
| USD |
04-Jan-12
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30-Apr-12
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1,765.00
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2,352.00
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04-Jan-12
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30-Apr-12
| Superior |
2,176.00
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3,040.00
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01-May-12
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31-Dec-12
| Standard |
1,875.00
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2,506.00
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01-May-12
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31-Dec-12
| Superior |
2,332.00
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3,275.00
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FLIGHTS |
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| Currency | Sector | Amount | Comment |
| USD | Scl/Cjc/Scl/Puq/Scl | 920 | The below airfare is only valid if international flights are operated by LA or IB. With other long haul carriers higher rates will apply. Therefore depending on the international flight, you may get |
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