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Chile's
Lakes & Glaciers - 10 Days/8 Nights
The rich and apparently
limitless nature of Parque National Torres del Paine provides an ideal
environment for observation and explorations. Over 200 kinds of plants
and different birds can be watched. Stop at Milodon Cave, were a replica
of this prehistoric herbivorous can be admired. Navigate to Serrano and
Balmaceda Glaciers. Chile's Lake District is famous for its spectacular
scenery of deep blue mountain lakes, snow-capped volcanos, pristine
beauty of alerce (larch) forests, popular resorts, year-round
sports, and traditional folklore, handicrafts and legends. A truly exciting experience!
Day 01-
Depart the US to
Santiago, Chile.
Day 02-
Arrival at Santiago airport and transfer to hotel for 2 nights.
Afternoon city tour
Visit Santa Lucía hill, where the
conqueror Pedro De Valdivia founded Santiago, for a panoramic view
of the city, while enjoying the hill's vegetation and the
architecture of Hidalgo's Castle. Afterwards, visit the
beautiful New York Street, the Stock Exchange, the Government
Palace, and the main historical buildings such as the National
Library, the Court House and the former Congress.
Day 03-
Full day excursion to Vina
Del Mar, the main seaside resort. Visit modern buildings, as well as the
well-kept parks, gardens and Valparaiso, the most important Port of Chile.
Stop at a restaurant overlooking the sea for lunch. Then Valparaiso,
declared world heritage thanks to the picturesque
architecture of its 44 hills, and their characteristic elevators, 15 of them
still working. (BL)
Day 04-
Arrival in Punta Arenas
and transfer to Puerto Natales. Check-in at the hotel
for 3 nights. (B)
Day 05-
Tour
of Torres Del Paine & Milodon Caves.
It
is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful national parks, famous all around the
world for its spectacular scenery,
surrounded by glaciers, lagoons, waterfalls and the varied flora and fauna
and adventure tourism activities. Milodon
Cave, where the remains of this prehistoric herbivorous was found and a
replica of it can be admired. (BL)
Day 06-
Embark at a
local boat and start cruising the Ultima Esperanza Sound. Sea lions, swans and
unique fauna can be seen on this stretch before arriving at Balmaceda Mountain
and the Serrano Glacier. Hike up to the North Slope. Lunch on board and return
to Puerto Natales. (BL)
Day 07-
Transfer from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas airport for flight to
Puerto Montt. Arrival at the airport and transfer to a selected hotel for 3 nights. (B)
Day 08-
Full
day tour to Peulla, driving through
the southern shore of the Llanquihue Lake admiring the beauty of Osorno
and Calbuco Volcanoes with a stop at the Petrohue Waterfalls. The
tour continues to Petrohue to board a catamaran sailing the "Todos Los Santos" lakes also known as lake Emerald due to its vivid
blue-green colored waters. Arrive in Peulla. After lunch, return to Puerto Montt.
(B)
Day 09-
Full day
archipelago Chiloe
excursion.
Board the ferry to cross
the Chacao Channel and continue by land up to the lovely city of Ancud
distinctive charm of the
Chiloč archipelago, off Chile's southern coast. Located on the northern
point of the main island, Isla Grande, Ancud takes visitors back in
time. Continue around the city including the visit to the San
Antonio Fort, continue to Castro,
located on the shores of a fjord with calm waters, it serves as a main
marketplace for products bought and sold by the inhabitants of
neighboring islands. Its unique and typical architecture is particularly
noteworthy: houses build on stilts by the shores of the sea and known as palafitos.
(B)
Day 10-
Leisure until time for transfer to airport for return flight to the U.S.
(B)
Dates & Rates:
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Hotel
category:
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Tourist Class
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$2,445.
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$1,759.
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$1,657.
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March
to April & September to December 6th, 2009
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Tour Includes:
8 nights hotel accommodations * all
taxes and service charges at hotels * daily breakfast *other meals as
specified * transfers throughout * English speaking guide * tours as
specified * baggage handling * assistance from local representatives *
Special holidays surcharge and date
restrictions may apply
Hotel
upgrade and child rates available upon
request!
Special net fares from the
U.S. available on request.
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