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1 USA-SANTIAGO |
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Depart
USA via overnight flight to Santiago with meals on board. |
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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. |
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3 SANTIAGO (CITY TOUR) |
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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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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 |
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5 SANTIAGO-PUNTA ARENAS-PUERTO NATALES |
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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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6 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 7 PUERTO NATALES-PUNTA ARENAS-CRUISE |
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Today
you will be transferred by bus to Punta Arenas harbor to embark
the MV Mare Australis for a four nights cruise through the channels
of Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego. Dinner & overnight on board. B,
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Day
8 CRUISE |
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Today
you will sail through Almirantazgo gulf to Ainsworth bay to observe
Marinelli Glacier & a colony of elephant seals. Then continue to
Tucker Island where you will disembark to Visit a colony of Magellan
Penguins. B, L, D |
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9 CRUISE |
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Today
you will sail through D’ Agostini fjords to view the Serrano & D’
Agostini glaciers. You will disembark in Condor Glacier for great
vies. Overnight on board. B, L, D |
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10 CRUISE |
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Sail
through the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel to the Avenue of
the Glaciers. Disembark in Yendegaia Bay (Tiera Del Fuego) to visit
the shell piles of the Yamana aborigines and the Magelan forest.
Then continue to Port Williams. B, L, D |
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11 CRUISE-USHUIA
Today you will arrive in Ushuaia where you will disembark & transferred to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. Located on the Rio de la Plata, the widest estuary in the world, Buenos Aires was founded in 1536 and is considered the most elegant city in South America. You will be met & transferred to your hotel the remainder of the day is at leisure. B  |
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Day 12 BUENOS AIRES (ESTANCIA TOUR) Early morning departure to the Pampas, where you will feel another aspect of Argentine 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  |
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13 BUENOS AIRES (CITY TOUR-USA) |
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Morning
tour of the city visits, the historical complex of Plaza the Mayo
with the Government House, the historical Cabildo and the Cathedral,
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. The afternoon is at leisure. In the evening you will
be transferred to the airport for your flight home. B  |
Dates & Rates:
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Santiago: |
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| Apr 1-Jun 17 2008 |
$3,409
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$3,445
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$3,519
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$3,559
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$3,739
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| Jul 18- Aug 15 2008 |
$3,469
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$3,509
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$3,585
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$3,622
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$3,799
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| Aug 16-Dec 9 2008 |
$3,409
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$3,445
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$3,519
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$3,559
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$3,739
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| Dec 10-24 2008 |
$3,469
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$3,509
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$3,585
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$3,622
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$3,799
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| Dec 25-30 2008 |
$3,589
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$3,628
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$3,699
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$3,769
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$3,915
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| Dec31 2007- Mar 31 2008 |
$3,409
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$3,445
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$3,519
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$3,559
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$3,739
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| Single Supplement: |
$1,904
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$1,845
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$1,906
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$1,949
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$2,203
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Notes:
• Rates are per person in double occupancy & include airfare from New York.
• Airport departure taxes & security fees 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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