Extraordinarily beautiful, Chile encompasses just about every type of landscape on earth, from the arid desert of the north, through verdant lakes and pastures to the soaring peaks and glaciers of Patagonia.

This comprehensive tour explores the spectacular scenery of desert, mountains and Patagonian wilderness and allows time to discover some Chilean traditions.

 

Tour locations:

• San Pedro de Atacama • Santiago • Puerto Varas • Punta Arenas

Tour inclusions:

• Internal flights - Santiago/Calama/Santiago/Puerto Montt/Punta Arenas/Santiago.
• 4 or 5 Star hotels as listed
• Sightseeing tours as per the itinerary
• Meal Basis - As per itinerary: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, N=No Meals.
   

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01 To Santiago

Arrive in Santiago and transfer to the Santiago Park Plaza Hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon at leisure.

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Day 02 Santiago

Morning tour of Santiago, including the Cathedral, the Pre-Columbian Museum and San Cristobal Hill for views across the city and the Andes beyond. Afternoon drive into the countryside to the Undurraga vineyard for a tour and wine tasting. (B, L)

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Day 03 To San Pedro de Atacama

Early morning flight to Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama for 3 nights at the Hotel Altiplanico. Optional visit of the town and its archaeological museum. Afternoon excursion to the Valley of the Moon. (B)

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Day 04 Atacama Desert

Full day journey into the spectacular desert landscape, to the Atacama salt flat and Cejar lagoon, where pink flamingos may be seen, and the small village of Toconao with its white volcanic stone buildings. (B, L)

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Day 05 Atacama Desert

Day at leisure. Alternatively, take an optional excursion to El Tatio Geysers, the hot springs or the 17th century fortress of Pucara de Quitor. (B)

 

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Day 06 To Puerto Varas

Fly to Puerto Montt, via Santiago. Visit the port and the main historical monuments and transfer to the town of Puerto Varas, surrounded by shimmering lakes and perfectly conical snowcapped volcanoes. Stay 2 nights at the Hotel Cabanas del Lago, set on the lake. (B)

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Day 07 Chilean Lake District

Morning visit to Petrohue Falls and take a boat trip on Lake Todos los Santos. In the afternoon, drive up to the lower reaches of the Osorno Volcano for spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. (B, L)

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Day 08 To Patagonia

Fly to Punta Arenas and visit the Otway Sound and the Magellanic penguin colony (November to March). Continue to Puerto Natales, set amidst jagged peaks and the glassy waters of Last Hope Sound. Overnight at the Hotel Costaustralis (Fjord View Room) (B, L)

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Day 09 To Torres del Paine

Drive across the wilds of Patagonia to Torres del Paine National Park. Full day tour of the park taking in the dramatic scenery of granite peaks, emerald lakes, waterfalls and ancient lenga forests. Stay at the Hotel Rio Serrano for 2 nights, with views of the Paine 'horns'. (B, L)

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Day 10 To Torres del Paine

Morning boat excursion on the Grey Lake, close to the mighty glacier, including a whisky on the rocks with glacial ice. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

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Day 11 To Punta Arenas

Drive to Punta Arenas, visiting a traditional Patagonian estancia en route. Discover how people live in this remote region and enjoy a typical Quincho barbeque for lunch. Transfer to Cabo de Hornos for 1 night. (B, L)

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Day 12 To Santiago

Short tour of Punta Arenas, situated on the Magellan Straight before your flight to Santiago. Overnight at the Santiago Park Plaza Hotel. (B)

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Day 13 Depart Santiago

Morning at leisure or take an optional tour to Los Dominicos handicraft market. Afternoon transfer to the airport and depart Santiago. (B)

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Tour dates: 04 March 2011, 24 October 2011, 14 November 2011, 16 December 2011, 23 January 2012, 13 February 2012

Tour extensions are available.

Your investment for this comprehensive tour is from NZD $6,325 per person share twin and the single supplement is $1,706.

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