Itinerary
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Choice
A: |
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Day
1 USA-SANTIAGO |
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Depart
USA via overnight flight to Santiago with meals on board. |
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Day
2 SANTIAGO |
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Early
morning arrival in Santiago, where you will be met, assisted & transferred
to your hotel. Santiago, with the snow-capped Andes on its backdrop,
was founded in 1541 by Pedro de Valdivia as the first white settlement
in the area. Today is a cosmopolitan city with excellent shopping,
a wide range of restaurants and good nightlife. The remainder of
the day is at leisure. |
| Day 3 SANTIAGO |
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Morning
tour takes you through the bustling streets of the city. Highlights
include La Moneda Palace, the pre Colombian Art museum which features
textiles fro the Indian cultures, Plaza the Armas, the Cathedral,
the fine Arts museum, Santa Lucia Hill, site of the city’s foundation,
& more. Return to your hotel. The remainder of 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 or take optional tours. B
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Day
4 SANTIAGO (VINA DEL MAR-VALPARAISO) |
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You
depart from your hotel this morning for a full day tour to Vina
del Mar & Valparaiso. After crossing the picturesque Chilean countryside
you arrive in historic Valparaiso, Chile’s main seaport, founded
in 1536. You will admire the enchanting colonial architecture in
the old district. You will visit both the old and modern districts
to see Victory Square, dock and wharf area, the Naval Academy, Santa
Maria University & more. Continue to Vina del Mar main seaside resort
of Chile known as the Garden City along a coast of impressive beauty.
Visit includes Plaza Vergara, Sausalito Park, San Martin Avenue
& more, Return to Santiago in the evening. B |
| Day 5 SANTIAGO-PUERTO MONTT |
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You
will be transferred to the airport this morning for your flight
to Puerto Montt. You will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Located on a beautiful setting on the gulf of Ancud, the capital
of the Lake region, it was founded by German settlers during the
last century and their heritage is evident in its architecture.
The reminder of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. B |
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Day
6 PUERTO MONTT (FRUTILLAR & PUERTO OCTAY)
Depart
from your hotel for a morning excursion to Frutillar, a lovely town
set at the shores of Lake Llanquihue. Visit the upper & lower parts
of the city, the church and the Museum, both devoted to the German
pioneers. Stop at one of the shops to taste delicious pastries &
pies. After lunch the excursion continues to Puerto Octay, an attractive
village on the northern section of the lake founted in 1854. Return
to Puerto Montt. B, L Day 7 PUERTO MONTT (OSORNO VOLCANO &PEREZ ROSALES NAT’ L PARK) |
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You
will depart from your hotel for a full day excursion. You will experience
spectacular scenery driving along the southern shore of Lake Llianguihue
admiring the beauty of Osorno & Calbuco Volcanoes on your way to
the famous Santos del Petrohue waterfalls. The rapids, formed by
the abundant fast flowing waters of the Petrohue River along with
seven lovely waterfalls, are located in an exceptional setting surrounded
by lush vegetation. Visit and continue to Todos Los Santos Lake
for lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch continue to Osorno
volcano. A short hike through ancient Coigue tree forests allows
you spectacular views of Burbuja crater, Petrhue river valley, the
Andes Mountain & the Cabulco volcano. Return to Puerto Montt by
late afternoon. B, L
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| Day 8 PUERTO MONTT (CHILOE ISLAND) |
| Depart from your hotel this morning for a full day excursion to Ancud in Chiloe Island. Drive to Pargua to board the ferryboat for a 30 minute sail through the Chacao channel to the island. From there you proceed to Caulin Bay. After lunch continue to the lovely town of Ancud. Visit the Chilotur Cultural Center, where you will see exhibits of relics, photographs, stuffed-birds & replicas as well as displays explaining the myths & legends of Chiloe. Return to Puerto Montt. B, L |
| Day 9 PUERTO MONTT-SANTIAGO-USA |
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You
will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Santiago to
connect with your flight home. B |
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Choice
B: |
| Days 1-4 |
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Same
itinerary as Choice A. |
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Day
5 SANTIAGO-VALDIVIA (ROUTE OF THE GALLEONS)
You will be transferred to the airport this morning for your flight to Valdivia, where you will be met & transferred to your hotel. Set on the banks of Calle Calle River, Valdivia is one of the most attractive cities of the Lake region & impresses visitors with the richness and variety of its architecture. In the afternoon you will be transferred to riverside dock to board a boat for a tour of the Coral Bay, where the Valdivia River flows out in the Pacific Ocean. You will cruise along the river to observe ancient mansions built by the German settlers. You will stop at the Huapi Island for lunch & continue to the port of Coral to visit the fort of San Sebastian de La Cruz, the most important & powerful fortress in the South Pacific sector of the Spanish defense system. Then continue to Mancera Island, located in the middle of the bay, to visit the San Pedro de Alcantara Castle. Return through the city of Valdivia to the riverside dock & return to your hotel. B, L  |
| Day 6 VALDIVIA (ONCOL HILL & SELVA VALDIVIANA) |
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You
will drive to Nieba on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. You will
visit the castle of Puca y Limpia de Conception de Monfort de Lemus,
built in 1671 with 18 canons to guard the entrance of the bay. Continue
to Los Molinos a small cove on the edge of the bay, and then to
Oncol Park, a native forest reserve with rich variety of flora &
fauna. Enjoy a box lunch on the sumit of the hill with spectacular
views of the city of Valdivia. You will return to your hotel with
a stop on the way to the traditional Kunstmann brewery. B, L |
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Day
7 VALDIVIA-PUERTO MONTT |
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You
will be transferred by regular bus transportation this morning to
Puerto Montt where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Located on a beautiful setting on the gulf of Ancud, the capital
of the Lake region was founded by German settlers during the last
century and their heritage is evident in its architecture. The remainder
of the day is at leisure to explore this lovely city on your own.
B |
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Day
8 PUERTO MONTT (OSORNO VOLCANO & PEREZ ROSALES NAT’L PARK) |
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You
will depart from your hotel for a full day excursion. You will experience
spectacular scenery driving along the southern shore of Lake Llianguihue
admiring the beauty of Osorno & Calbuco Volcanoes on your way to
the famous Santos del Petrohue waterfalls. The rapids, formed by
the abundant fast flowing waters of the Petrohue River along with
seven lovely waterfalls, are located in an exceptional setting surrounded
by lush vegetation. Visit & continue to Todos Los Santos Lake for
lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch continue to Osorno volcano.
A short hike through ancient Coigue tree forests allows you spectacular
views of Burbuja crater, Petrohue river valley the Andes mountain
& the Cabulco volcano. Return to Puerto Montt by late afternoon.
B, L |
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Day
9 PUERTO MONTT (CHILOE ISLAND) |
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Depart
from your hotel this morning for a full day excursion to Ancud in
Chiloe Island. Drive to Pargua to board the ferryboat for a 30 minute
sail through the Chacao channel to the island. From there you proceed
to Caulin Bay. After lunch continue to the lovely town of Ancud.
Visit the Chilotur Cultural Center, where you will see exhibits
of relics, photographs, stuffed-birds & replicas as well as displays
explaining the myths & legends of Chiloe. Return to Puerto Montt.
B, L |
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Day
10 PUERTO MONTT-SANTIAGO-USA |
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You
will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Santiago to
connect with your flight home. B |
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Choice C: |
| Days 1-4 |
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Same
itinerary as Choice A. |
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Day
5 SANTIAGO-PUERTO MONTT |
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You
will be transferred to the airport this morning for your flight
to Puerto Montt. You will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Located on a beautiful setting on the gulf of Ancud, the capital
of the Lake region was founded by German settlers during the last
century and their heritage is evident in its architecture. The reminder
of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. B |
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Day
6 PUERTO MONTT (FRUTILLAR & PUERTO OCTAY) |
|
Depart
from your hotel for a morning excursion to Frutillar, a lovely town
set at the shores of Lake Llanquihue. Visit the upper & lower parts
of the city, the church & the Museum, both devoted to the German
pioneers. Stop at one of the shops to taste delicious pastries &
pies. After lunch the excursion continues to Puerto Octay, an attractive
village on the northern section of the lake founded in 1854. Return
to Puerto Montt. B, L |
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Day
7 PUERTO MONTT (PEREZ ROSALES NAT’L PARK)
You will depart from your hotel for a full day excursion. You will experience spectacular scenery driving along the southern shore of Lake Llianguihue admiring the beauty of Osorno & Calbuco Volcanoes on your way to the famous Santos del Petrohue waterfalls. The rapids, formed by the abundant fast flowing waters of the Petrohue River along with seven lovely waterfalls, are located in an exceptional setting surrounded by lush vegetation. Visit & continue to Todos Los Santos Lake for lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch continue to Osorno volcano. A short hike through ancient Coigue tree forests allows you spectacular views of Burbuja crater, Petrohue river valley the Andes mountain & the Cabulco volcano. Return to Puerto Montt by late afternoon. B, L Day 8 PUERTO MONTT-PUNTA ARENAS-PUERTO NATALES Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Punta Arenas, considered by the Chileans to be the world’s southernmost city where you will be met & transferred to the bus station for your bus ride to Puerto Natales where you will be transferred to your hotel. B  |
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Day 9 PUERTO NATALES ( TORRES DEL PAINE )
Full day tour to Del Paine National Park a world biosphere reserve one of the wildest & most fascinating places in the world. Wildlife and scenery are spectacular, glaciers creep down mountainsides breaking off into fjords; giant condors circle overhead; waterfalls tumble over short cliffs; huge Patagonian hares scurry across the dry terrain and pink flamingos flock alongside icy blue lakes dotted with icebergs. Rapidly flowing rivers with fields of wild flowers & lush green forests with fantastic bird life round out the scene. After visiting the park you will return to Puerto Natales for overnight. B, L  |
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Day 10 PUERTO NATALES-PUNTA ARENAS-SANTIAGO-USA You will be transferred by regular bus transportation to Punta Arenas airport to board your flight to Santiago to connect with your flight home. B |
Dates & Rates:
Hotels: |
Santiago: | |||||
| Valdivia: | ||||||
| Puerto Montt: | ||||||
| Puerto Natales: | ||||||
| Choice A: |
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| Apr 1-Jun 17 2010 |
$1,911
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$1,929
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$1,969
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$2,095
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$2,129
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| Jul 18- Aug 15 2010 |
$1,989
|
$1,999
|
$2,049
|
$2,058
|
$2,189
|
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| Aug 16-Dec 9 2010 |
$1,911
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$1,929
|
$1,969
|
$2,095
|
$2,129
|
|
| Dec 10-24 2010 |
$1,989
|
$1,999
|
$2,049
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$2,058
|
$2,189
|
|
| Dec 25-30 2010 |
$2,118
|
$2,129
|
$2,165
|
$2,283
|
$2,304
|
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| Dec 31 2010-Mar 31 2011 |
$1,911
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$1,929
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$1,969
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$2,095
|
$2,129
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| Single Supplement: |
$435
|
$459
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$489
|
$558
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$579
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| Choice B: | ||||||
| Apr 1-Jun 17 2010 |
$2,035
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$1,849
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$2,078
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$2,208
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$2,234
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| Jul 18- Aug 15 2010 |
$2,099
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$2,015
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$2,145
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$2,275
|
$2,299
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| Aug 16-Dec 9 2010 |
$2,035
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$1,849
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$2,078
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$2,208
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$2,234
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| Dec 10-24 2010 |
$2,099 |
$2,015
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$2,145
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$2,275
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$3,199
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| Dec 25-30 2010 |
$2,219
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$2,135
|
$2,259
|
$2,389
|
$3,314
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| Dec 31 2010-Mar 31 2011 |
$2,035
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$1,849
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$2,078
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$2,208
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$2,234
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| Single Supplement: |
$515
|
$469
|
$595
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$615
|
$638
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| Choice C: |
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| Apr 1-Jun 17 2010 |
$2,709
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$2,549
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$2,758
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$2,859
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$2,945
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| Jul 18- Aug 15 2010 |
$2,769
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$2,619
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$2,825
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$2,925
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$3,018
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| Aug 16-Dec 9 2010 |
$2,709
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$2,549
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$2,758
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$2,859
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$2,945
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| Dec 10-24 2010 |
$2,769
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$2,619
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$2,825
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$2,925
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$3,019
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| Dec 25-30 2010 |
$2,885
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$2,735
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$2,948
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$3,045
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$3,136
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| Dec 31 2010-Mar 31 2011 |
$2,709
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$2,549
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$2,758
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$2,859
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$2,945
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| Single Supplement: |
$1,215
|
$1,245
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$1,369
|
$1,481
|
$1,546
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Notes:
• Rates are per person in double occupancy & include airfare from New York.
• Airport departure taxes & security fees of approximate are not included.
• Chilean taxes of approximate $100 are to be paid locally.
• International airfares are based on weekday (Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu) departures. For Weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) departures please add $25 each direction.
• International airfares are based on a special class of service. If not available the time of booking a difference of $125 for higher class of service will apply.
• For land only rates please deduct:
• Apr 1-Jun 10, Aug 16-Dec 9 & Jan 1-Mar 31, $877.00
• Jun 11-Aug 21 & Dec 10-31, , $932.00
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