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EXPLORER Highlighting Santiago, 12 Days |
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CHILE
EXPLORER Highlighting Santiago, 12 Days |
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Hosted Independent Tour Suggested
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ITINERARY (Subject to change without notice):
Day 1 - Depart Miami: Evening departure on overnight flight.
Day 2 - Arrive Santiago: Morning arrival and meeting and transfer to Ritz Carlton for three night stay. Afternoon visit to the main points of interest in Santiago including the Pre-Columbian Museum, a drive up Cerro San Cristobal for a bird's-eye panoramic view of the city and wine tasting at the Wine House. (B)
Day 3 - Santiago: Full day excursion to the Pacific seasideto visit Isla Negra, the eclectic home-museum of the Nobel winning poet Pablo Neruda, and then drive up the coast to Vina del Mar and its twin city, Valparaiso, Chile's main seaport, to visit the main points of interest. A stop for lunch is made (cost of lunch is not included). Late afternoon return to Santiago. (B)
Day 4 - Santiago: Today sample some of Chile's fine wines at two of the vineyards nearby. Make a stop at Concha y Toro for wine tasting and then continue on to Santa Rita vineyards for lunch at the well known Dona Paula's and afternoon visit to the vineyards installations. Afternoon return back to Santiago. (B/L)
Day 5 - Santiago - Puerto Varas: Transfer for morning flight south along the Andes to Puerto Montt, gateway to the scenic Lake District. Meeting upon arrival and visit the main points of interest in Puerto Montt including Angelmo's fish market and colorful handicraft market. Then transfer 20 minutes north to Puerto Varas, on the shores of Lake Llanquihue with snow-capped Osorno Volcano as a backdrop. You'll stay three nights at YanKee Way Lodge. (B)
Day 6- Puerto Varas: Spend the day exploring this side of the Lake District. enjoy a drive along scenic Lake Llanquihue with a visit to the monument to the first settlers en route to Frutillar where you will visit this picturesque city and its small but excellent museum. Frutillar was settled by the Germans and with a distinct alpine atmosphere, and then continue on to Octay on the Centinela Peninsula. (Lunch not included). (B)
Day 7 - Puerto Varas: Today
you'll enjoy a day trip to the island of Chiloe. Drive from Puerto Montt to the ferry port
for hour's crossing to Chiloe and then drive to Ancud, on the north coast 30 km west of
the Strait of Chacao.Founded in 1767 to guard the shipping route, it was defended by two
fortresses on opposite sides of the Bay. Visit the San Antonio Fort built in 1770, and the
Museo Regional with an interesting collection of artifacts from Chiloe's early history.
The Jesuits arrived on Chiloe in 1608 and by the time they were expelled in 1767 the
island had 69 churches. The island is famous for its traditional handicrafts, wollens and
basketware. Visit all the main points of interest and time for lunch (cost not included)
before return ferry and drive back to Puerto Montt. (B)
Day 8 - Puerto Varas - Puerto Montt - Punta Arenas - Paine
Towers National Park: Morning transfer to Puerto Montt for flight south along the
Andes to Punta Arenas where you will be met by the staff of Explora for five hour transfer
to Paine
Towers National Park for four night stay at the Hotel Explora. (C/L/D)
Please NOTE: During your stay you will enjoy all meals, an open bar and a daily menu of excursions. Each night the resident guides will discuss the options for activities the next day - they range from half day, easy excursions to full day, difficult excursions and include walks, hikes, treks, horseback riding and motorlaunch excursions. The excursions are designed to give you ample time to explore the beauties of the park. Explora also has its own stables and offers a variety of horseback excursions in the park.
Day 9 - Paine Towers National Park: Today enjoy excursions as offered by the Hotel Explora. (B/L/D)
Day 10 - Paine Towers National Park: Once again, enjoy excursions as offered by the hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 11 - Paine Towers National Park: Once again, enjoy excursions as offered by the hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 12 - Paine Towers National Park - Punta Arenas - Santiago: Morning departure by Hotel Explora van or five hour drive south along the rolling steppes of Patagonia to Punta Arenas airport where you catch your flight north along the Andes to Santiago where you make connections to your international departure flight. (C)
Day 13 - Arrive Miami: Morning arrival in Miami. Clear customs and immigrations and make connections to your home city.
| SAMPLE RATE PER PERSON: (All rates subject to change without notice) | |||
| Single Occupancy | Twin Occupancy - P/P | Triple Occupancy - P/P | |
| 2008 | $10,900 to $12,400 | $8,550 to $9,900 | Request |
| 2009 | Estimate 10% increase | ||
| Plus USA Departure taxes | |||
| PAYMENTS: By credit card; special form required & must carry Card Holder's signature | ||
| Deposit - Per Person | 2nd deposit - Per Person | Full Payment Due |
| $500 in order to confirm | To complete a total of 30% deposit upon confirmation of all space | 65 days prior departure |
| CHANGES: | |
| After reservations confirmed | If new documents are required |
| $100 per change | $100 per change + $100 re-issue documents |
| CANCELLATIONS: (Exact fees depend on room-cabin occupancy) | ||||
| Cancelled Between | Up to 91 days | 89 to 61 days | 60 to 31 days | 30 to 00 days |
| Fees Per Person | $500 | 30% | 50% | 100% |
| TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE: Complete information available on request; insurance is not in effect until premium is paid and must be paid not later than final payment date. |
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| NOTE: Information
was last updated January 5, 2008. Information & rates subject to change. Responsibilities, Terms & Conditions |
