T-AR 9
Included Features


• Round trip economy class airfare USA-Buenos Aires/Santiago-USA.
• Economy class airfare within  Argentina & Chile as per itinerary.
• 10 nights hotel accommodation (Buenos Aires 3, Bariloche 2, Peulla 1, Puerto Montt 1, Santiago 3) with breakfast daily
• All transfer as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling.
• Half day city tour in Buenos Aires.
• Full day Estancia tour with lunch.
• Half day small circuit tour in Bariloche.
• 2 days/1 night Andean lakes crossing.
• Half day city tour in Santiago.
• Full day tour to Valparaiso & Vina Del Mar.
• Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary with English speaking professional tour guides.
• Entrance fees on included sightseeing.
• Hotel service charges and taxes.
• Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast 10, L = lunch 1, D = dinner 1)
Itinerary

Day 1 Fri USA-BUENOS AIRES

Depart USA vi overnight flight to Buenos Aires with meals on board.

Day 2 Sat BUENOS AIRES
Located on the Rio de la Plata, the widest estuary in the world, Buenos Aires is the most elegant city in South America & one of the world most cosmopolitan. You will be met & transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 3 Sun BUENOS AIRES
Morning tour visits the historical complex of Plaza the Mayo with the Government House, the historical Cabildo & the Cathedral, Avenida de Mayo, Congress Palace & Colon Opera House. Continue to the Italian section of La Boca, the old San Telmo quarters, the beautiful parks and Gardens in Palermo and Ricoleta with its elegant side walk cafes, restaurants and famous cemetery. The afternoon is at leisure for your own activities. B
Day 4 Mon BUENOS AIRES (ESTANCIA TOUR)
Early morning departure to the Pampas, where you will feel another aspect of Argentinian life. The Pampas are a blend of traditional Gaucho lore and modern agro-industry. You will visit a typical Argentine Estancia (ranch) to feel the atmosphere of country life, which contrasts so sharply with the life of Buenos Aires. Enjoy an “empanada” and the traditional “asado” barbecue together with live folk and Tango music. The Gauchos will display their riding abilities and a typical “sortija” ring race. (B, L)
Day 5 Tue BUENOS AIRES- BARILOCHE
Today you will fly to San Carlos de Bariloche. Located on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, this Swiss style mountain resort is surrounded by dense forests, alpine lakes and mountains boast some of the most remarkable scenery in Argentina. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps walk the streets of this charming town and sample some of the many varieties of jellies and jams made from native fruits found nowhere else in the world or the local specialty “papas the Bariloche”. (B)

Day 6 Wed BARILOCHE

A morning tour takes you along the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake and through remarkable Andean scenery to Playa Bonita for a spectacular view of the Huemul Island. Continue to Campanario hill and to Llao Llao peninsula to visit its chapel and the famous Llao Llao hotel with its beautiful architecture and views. Proceed to Puerto Panuelo and Cerro Lopez from where panoramic views of lakes and peninsulas will surprise you. The afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Day 7 Thu BARILOCHE-PEULLA
A spectacular journey through the Andes takes you to the Chilean City of Peula. First, drive to Puerto Panuelo to board a motor boat to cross Nahuel Huapi Lake to Puerto Blest. Continue by bus to Puerto Alegre to board another boat to cross the Frias Lake to Port Frias and continue by bus along a dense forest to the Chilean border. After you clear customs you will proceed to the hotel in Peulla for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 8 Fri PEULLA-PUERTO MONTT
The journey continues this morning. Board a boat to cross Todos Los Santos Lake to Petrohue at the base of Osorno Volcano. Visit the Petrohue Waterfalls and continue by bus along Llanquihue Lake to Puerto Varas and then to Puerto Montt, a charming seaport town on the gulf of Ancud in southern Chile for overnight. Germans settled Puerto Montt in 1852 and their heritage is evident in its architecture, with attractive Alpine-houses with decorative balconies abound and the scenery throughout the area spectacular. (B)

Day 9 Sat PUERTO MONTT-SANTIAGO
Enjoy a morning at leisure before your flight to Santiago. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transferal to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Santiago with the snow-capped Andes on its backdrop is a cosmopolitan city, which offers excellent shopping, a wide range of restaurants and good nightlife. (B)
Day 10 Sun SANTIAGO
Morning tour of the city takes you through old & modern residential areas; Club Hipico, Cousino Palace, Union Club, Plaza the Armas, Chilean University, San Francisco church, Santa Lucia Hill site of the city’s foundation, the Cathedral, and the pre-Colombian Art Museum. You will drive up San Cristobal Hill with a commanding view of the city and its surroundings and crowning the hill, the imposing statue of Virgin Mary. The afternoon is free to explore the city on your own. (B)

Day 11 Mon SANTIAGO (VINA DEL MAR-VALPARAISO)
Drive through the picturesque Chilean countryside to historic Valparaiso, Chile’s main seaport founded in 1536. You will visit both the old and modern districts to see Victory Square, dock and wharf area, the Naval Academy and Santa Maria University. Continue to Vina del Mar main seaside resort of Chile known as the Garden City driving along a coast of impressive beauty. Visit includes; Plaza Vergara, Sausalito Park, San Martin Avenue and more, Return to Santiago. (B)
Day 12 Tue SANTIAGO-USA
The day is at leisure. Perhaps walk at the Plaza the Armas, visit Los Graneros del Alma shopping village, or Belavista a center for art galleries jewelry shops and charming cafes. In the evening you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. (B)

Dates & Rates:

USA Departure: Friday
Hotels: Buenos Aires: De Las Americas  Elevage  NH Florida  Claridge  Emperador 
Bariloche: Tres Reyes  Nevada  Nahuel Huapi  Edelweiss  Edelweiss 
Peulla: Peulla  Peulla  Peulla  Peulla  Peulla 
Puerto Montt: La Peninsula  La Peninsula  La Peninsula  La Peninsula  La Peninsula 
Santiago: Galerias  Fundador  Crowne Plaza  Sheraton  Intercon tinental 
Dec 31 2007-Mar 31 & Apr 01-Jun 17; Aug 16-Dec 9 2008  $2,633 $2,466 $2,713 $2,806 $2,881
Jun 18-Aug 15 2007 & Dec 25-Dec 30 2008 $2,985 $3,101 $3,138 $3,199 $3,306
Dec 10-24 2008 $3,058 $3,101 $3,138 $3,2,031 $3,3,106
Single Supplement:  $479 $581 $589 $697 $764

Notes:

• Rates are per person based in double occupancy & include airfare from New York.
• Airport departure taxes & security fees  are not included.
• Argentinean taxes of $18 are to be paid locally.
• International airfares are based on special class of service. If not available at the time of booking an additional $125.00 for higher class of service will apply.
• Above fares are also valid for midweek ( Mon-Thursday) departures. For weekend departures please add $25.00 each way.
• For land only rates please deduct:
• Apr 01-Jun 17 & Aug 16-Dec 09  & Dec 31-Mar 31  $745.00
• Jun 18-Aug 15 &Dec 25-Dec 30  $845.00
• Dec 10-Dec 24  $935.00


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Adventure over the Andes
(Argentina & Chile)
12 days/10 nights (Buenos Aires 3,
Bariloche 2, Peulla 1, Puerto Montt 1,
Santiago 3)