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CHILE Welcome to Chile As legends reveal, when God created the world, He saved a little piece of every continent to form this beautiful southern country. Come to Chile to enjoy splendid ski slopes, astound in the mysteries of Easter Island, Patagonia, impressive glaciers, mountains, beaches, rivers, lakes, forest and the world’s most arid desert. Countless natural wonders are awaiting for you in Chile. Come join us to discover one of the most beautiful countries in the world !!
CHOOSE ONE OF OUR EXCITING PROGRAMS TO CHILE !
Unbelievable Chile 14 days/12 nights .... Puerto Montt, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Atacama desert, and more..........
Atacama Desert-Explora New! 10 days/8 nights visiting Santiago and the Atacama Desert
Double Patagonia 14 days.....Visiting Torres de Paine (Chile) and Perito Moreno (Argentina)
Easter Island & Machu Picchu 14 days/13 nights -The most remote island on earth with the most beautiful archaeological site in the world....
Patagonia -Torres del Paine & Explora 10 days/8 nights....Visiting Santiago, Punta Arenas, Paine National Park and staying at the fabulous Explora.
Torres del Paine & Patagonia 10 days/8 nights....Staying at Hosterias Las Torres plus Santiago & Concha y Toro.
Best of Argentina & Chile 14 days/12 nights....Santiago, Buenos Aires, P.Montt, Bariloche, Crossing of the Lakes...
South America Capital Cities 8 days/6 nights....visiting Santiago & Buenos Aires ....
Australis Cruises & Expeditions 8 days/6 night ....Cruise to the end of the world...Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, Cape horn and visiting Santiago and Buenos Aires.......also, extension to Torres del Paine National Park...
Extensions & Optionals in Chile Thermas de Puyuhuapi, Skorpios Cruises, San Pedro de Atacama, Catamaranes del Sur...
Antarctic Cruise one of the most fascinating trips in the world...discover Antartica... 12 days...
PLEASE BE ADVISED - The USA airport departure taxes, security and fuel surcharges change daily. Some airlines are charging $150 to $300 per person. We will advise you of the exact cost at the time of placing reservations. This amount will be added to your final bill. Also, to enter Chile you will need to pay US$160 -first time entrance.
On the southeast side of the immense Pacific Ocean, surrounded by immeasurable distance of the sea, hides the most distant and remote inhabited island on earth. Here, 2,400 miles west of Chile, is one of the world’s great travel experiences. Get ready to explore Easter Island, 45 square miles of mind-boggling mystery that has defied explanation for centuries. In "Rapa Nui" Eye of the God- as it is known to natives, you will see great "towering stone-faced statues that stare out in eerie silence at the eternal sea. It was named Easter Island by its Dutch discoverer who found It on Easter Day in 1722.
9 days/ 7 night Daily Departures Locally Hosted
Day 01 - U.S.A- Santiago Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles for your overnight flight to Santiago, Capital of Chile.
Day 02 - Santiago Arrive in Santiago and transfer to hotel FUNDADOR or ATTON LOS CONDES. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. (AB)
Day 03 - Santiago: At leisure to explore Santiago on your own, visit Vina & Valparaiso or take an optional excursion to Concha y Toro vineyards. HOTEL FUNDADOR OR ATTON EL BOSQUE (BB)
Day 04 - Santiago-Easter Island: Transfer to the airport for flight to mysterious Easter Island. Arrive and transfer to your hotel TAHA TAI for overnight. (B) Note. Maximun weight allow by the airline on this flight...20 kilos or 44 pounds.
Day 05 - Easter Island A morning tour will begin with a visit to the archaeological zone of Tahai. There you will see the famous gigantic statues. From there, you will go to the local museum started by Father Sebastian Englert. The tour will proceed to Ahu Vinapu with its incredible stone walls similar to those built by the ancient Incas. The architecture of these walls is sometimes used as an argument to support the theory that the early islanders came from South America. In the afternoon, you will visit the archeological sites of Rano Kao, Orongo and Vinapu. Return to your hotel for overnight. HOTEL TAHA TAI. (B)
Day 06 - Easter Island Our full day tour will start with a visit to the ruins of Vaihu. From there, the tour will proceed to the Ranu Raraku volcano’s quarry which is the classical symbol of the island and original factory of the moai. The statues can be admired in the different stages of production, from carving in the rock to upright position and lying face down on their intended road to the platforms. Then you will continue to Ahu Tongariki, formerly the biggest platform on the island, which was destroyed by a tidal wave in 1960, and from there past La Perouse Bay to the beautiful archaeological zone of Anakena Beach where you will be served your pic-nic lunch next to the beach and near to Ahu Nau Nau. Retun to your Hotel via Vaitea Road. HOTEL TAHA TAI. (B).
Day 07 - Easter Island Day at leisure to explore more sights on your own or take an optional excursion. HOTEL TAHA TAI. (B).
Day 08 - Easter Island-Santiago Transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago. Arrive and transfer to hotel ATTON EL BOSQUE or FUNDADOR (B)
Day 09 - Santiago- U.S.A : Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, N.York or L Angeles (see add-ons from other USA cities)
INCLUDING: Breakfast daily, tours as mentioned, hotel for 7 nights with room taxes & services charges, English speaking tour guides, all transfers and assistance of our local representatives.
NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$160 first time entrance to Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes -from USA $340, Chile US$30.00.
2013 LAND TOUR RATES PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE
For 5 Star hotels add: DBL $655; TRP $628; SGL SUPP $1240. (Marriott in Santiago and Altiplanico in Easter Island)
AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED. Approximately cost from Miami to Santiago and Easter Island US$1600-1800; New York 1700-1900; Los Angeles 1800-1990 plus taxes and fuel surcharges. Please call us for an update on airfares or email us to: tara@taratours.com
HOTELS USED: 4 stars: Fundador, Atton El Bosque or Galerias in Santiago & Otai, Taha Tai or Iorana Superior rooms in Easter Island. 5 Stars: Marriot or Intercontinental in Santiago and Hanga Roa or Altiplanico Rapa Nui in Easter Island.
ADD-ONS TO THE MIAMI RATE: From Zone 1 & 2 add $250; Zone 3 $320; Zone 4, 5 & 6 $380
CITY ZONES FOR LAN CHILE AIRLINES: ZONE 1: ATL, JAX, ORL, TPA, EYW, FMY, JAX, TPA (via Miami) ZONE 2: LIT, AUS, ABQ, DFW, ELP, HOU, MSY, OKC, SAT, TUL, ABI, ACT, FSM, FYV, GGG, LAW, SJT, SPS (via Miami) ZONE 3: BOS, BWI, WAS, BGR, PHL, GSP (via NYC); BDL, BOS, BWI, PHL, RDU, WAS, ALB, BDL, BUF, CAE, CHS, CLT, GSO, MHT, ORF, PIT, PVD, RDU, RIC, ROC, SYR, PHL, (Via MIAMI) ZONE 4: AZO, BNA, CLE, DTT, GRB, GRR, IND, LAN, MBS, MEM, MKC, MSN, MSP, OMA, SDF, CHI, CID, DSM, DTT, GRR, MKE, CHI, CID, CLE, DSM, DTT, GRR, ICT, MKE, MKC, MSP, OMA, STL, COS, TUS, PIA, BNA, CHA, CLE, CVG, IND, MKE, SDF, TYS, BHM, CMH, DAY (Via MIAMI) and PHX (via LAX) ZONE 5: DEN LAS RNO SAN SFO SCJ FAT MRY OAK SNA; BOI DEN EUG GEG LAS RNO SAN SFO SJC SLC OAK; DEN; BOI EUG GEG SFO; LAS, PHX (Via L.ANGELES) COS, MSO (Via MIAMI) ZONE 6: PDX,SEA,ANC (Via L.ANGELES)
10 day/8 nights
Daily Departures-Locally hosted
Day 01 USA-SANTIAGO Depart from U.S.A for Santiago, Capital of Chile.
Day 02 SANTIAGO Arrive in Santiago and transfer to the deluxe hotel Sheraton or Marriot. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes.
Day 03 SANTIAGO Vina & Valparaiso
Day 04 SANTIAGO-CALAMA-EXPLORA Transfer to the airport for flight to Calama, then by bus to Hotel de Larache (Explora) (B,D)
Day 05, 06, 07 EXPLORA IN ATACAMA The program at Explora in Atacama, based at Hotel de Larache in the oasis of San Pedro, puts visitors in the middle of a fantasy where exploration, the leaving and returning, acquires a shape of its own. Here you will stay for 4 nights with full board (3 meals per day and wine). You will have daily explorations through Atacama's natural environment, and to the sites of pre-Columbian, colonial and contemporary cultures, offered according to program, with bilingual guides. Equipment, horses, vehicles and food (groups no larger than 10 per guide). You will have an opportunity to pick and choose the explorations that fits you the best. (B,L,D daily)
Day 08 EXPLORA-CALAMA-SANTIAGO Transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago with immediate transfer to hotel Sheraton or Marriot. (B)
Day 09 SANTIAGO Day at leisure to enjoy Santiago on your own or you may take an optional excursion to visit Concha y Toro winery. (B)
Day 10 SANTIAGO- U.S.A Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles. (B)
LAND TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: Hotel accommodations for 8 nights with room taxes and service charges. Daily Buffet Breakfast and meals as specified in itinerary (Larache-Explora includes all meals). Transfers to/from airport and hotels. Ground transportation from Calama to Larache. English speaking tour guides. Tips to airport and hotel porters. Local airfare Santiago-Calama-Santiago
NOT INCLUDED: AIFARE FROM USA TO SANTIAGO; Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$160 to enter Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA -usually included in your airline ticket and Chile US$30.00.
ABOUT HOTEL EXPLORA IN ATACAMA:
SAMPLE AIRFARE: From Miami to Santiago, US$800-1000; New York $900-1200; Los Angeles $1100-1300 Have your travel agent call Tara Tours 1-800-327-0080 or email us: tara@taratours.com
**SEASONS: Valid all year...except during Christmas and New Years. Please call us or email us
Finally the most exciting combination in South America...!
The most remote island on earth with
the most beautiful archaeological site in the world....
12 days/ 11 nights Daily Departures-Locally hosted
DAY 01 - U.S.A- SANTIAGO Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles for Santiago, Capital of Chile. (Add-ons available from more than 100 other USA cities, please see below)
DAY 02 -SANTIAGO Arrive in Santiago and transfer to HOTEL FUNDADOR . Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. (B)
DAY 03 - SANTIAGO-EASTER ISLAND Transfer to the airport for flight to the exotic and mysterious Easter Island. Meeting on arrival and transfer to HOTEL HANGA ROA or OTAI. Time to enjoy the beautiful views of one of the most isolated Island on earth. (B)
DAY 04 - EASTER ISLAND A morning tour will begin with a visit to the archaeological zone of Tahai. There you will see the famous gigantic statues. From there, you will go to the local museum started by Father Sebastian Englert. The tour will proceed to Ahu Vinapu with its incredible stone walls similar to those built by the ancient Incas. The architecture of these walls is sometimes used as an argument to support the theory that the early islanders came from South America. In the afternoon, you will visit some of the caves such as Te Pahu, Te Pora and Ana Kai Tangata where you will see some wall paintings. Return to your hotel for overnight. HOTEL HANGA ROA or OTAI (B)
DAY 05 - EASTER ISLAND Our full day tour will start with a visit to the ruins of Vaihu. From there, the tour will proceed to the Ranu Raraku volcano’s quarry which is the classical symbol of the island and original factory of the moai. The statues can be admired in the different stages of production, from carving in the rock to upright position and lying face down on their intended road to the platforms. Then you will continue to Ahu Tongariki, formerly the biggest platform on the island, which was destroyed by a tidal wave in 1960, and from there past La Perouse Bay to the beautiful archaeological zone of Anakena Beach where you will be served your pic-nic lunch next to the beach and near to Ahu Nau Nau. Retun to your Hotel via Vaitea Road . HOTEL HANGA ROA or OTAI (B).
DAY 06 - EASTER ISLAND Day at leisure to explore more sights on your own or take an optional excursion. HOTEL HANGA ROA or OTAI (B).
DAY 07 - EASTER ISLAND-SANTIAGO-LIMA Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima via Santiago. Arrive and transfer to HOTEL RADISSON MIRAFLORES (B)
DAY 08 - LIMA Morning sightseeing tour of Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 and called "City of Kings". Your guided tour will take you to see the most important sites of modern and colonial Lima. HOTEL RADISSON. (B)
DAY 09 – LIMA-CUZCO Transfer to the airport for flight to Cuzco. Reception and transfer to HOTEL SONESTA CUZCO. Afternoon city tour of Cuzco –at one time- Capital of the Inka Empire. Then, continue to the surrounding valley and ruins of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca-Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. (B)
DAY 10 – CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU Full day excursion via Vistadome train to Machu Picchu. Early morning transfer to the train station for your 3 1/2 hour train ride along the Urubamba river to Aguas Calientes, then by bus up to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Here your guide will explain the advanced world of the Inkas. Temples, palaces, towers and staircases are built into the side of the mountain –it is a very magnificent site. Late afternoon return to Cuzco by train and to hotel SONESTA CUZCO. (B) (Optional overnight in Machu Picchu upon request).
DAY 11 – CUZCO Day at leisure to explore Cuzco on your own. The city of Cuzco is like a wlaking museum –wherever you go- you will find remains of the Inka Empire and the Spanish Conquistadores. Also great place for shopping alpaca rugs, sweaters, gold, silver and beautiful colorful handicrafts. (B)
DAY 12 – CUZCO-LIMA-USA Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima where you will be connecting with flight back home. (B)
INCLUDING: Breakfast daily, tours as mentioned in itinerary, 4 star hotel accommodations for 11 nights with room taxes & services charges, English speaking tour guides, entrance fees when necessary, all transfers to/from airport/hotels. Local airfare Lima-Cuzco-Lima via Lan Peru.
NOT INCLUDED: AIRFARE. Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance (cost for this program thru Insure America $228). US$160 first time entrance to Chile (to be paid upon entry). Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA (usually included in your international air ticket. Chile US$30.00.
2013 RATES PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE (Includes local air Lima-Cuzco-Lima)
International airfare not included (USA-Santiago-Easter Island-Lima-USA). Approximate cost from Miami : US$1800-1950; New York 1900-2100; Los Angeles 2000-2200
DEPOSIT: $400 per person. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
SAMPLE ADD-ONS : From Zone 1 & 2 add $230; Zone 3 $280; Zone 4, 5 & 6 $330
CITY ZONES FOR LAN AIRLINES: ZONE 1: ATL, JAX, ORL, TPA, EYW, FMY, JAX, TPA (via Miami) ZONE 2: LIT, AUS, ABQ, DFW, ELP, HOU, MSY, OKC, SAT, TUL, ABI, ACT, FSM, FYV, GGG, LAW, SJT, SPS (via Miami) ZONE 3: BOS, BWI, WAS, BGR, PHL, GSP (via NYC); BDL, BOS, BWI, PHL, RDU, WAS, ALB, BDL, BUF, CAE, CHS, CLT, GSO, MHT, ORF, PIT, PVD, RDU, RIC, ROC, SYR, PHL, (Via Miami) ZONE 4: AZO, BNA, CLE, DTT, GRB, GRR, IND, LAN, MBS, MEM, MKC, MSN, MSP, OMA, SDF, CHI, CID, DSM, DTT, GRR, MKE, CHI, CID, CLE, DSM, DTT, GRR, ICT, MKE, MKC, MSP, OMA, STL, COS, TUS, PIA, BNA, CHA, CLE, CVG, IND, MKE, SDF, TYS, BHM, CMH, DAY (Via MIAMI) and PHX (via LAX) ZONE 5: DEN LAS RNO SAN SFO SCJ FAT MRY OAK SNA; BOI DEN EUG GEG LAS RNO SAN SFO SJC SLC OAK; DEN; BOI EUG GEG SFO; LAS, PHX (Via L.ANGELES) COS, MSO (Via MIAMI) ZONE 6: PDX,SEA,ANC (Via L.ANGELES)
Discover the beautiful Lake District of Chile, passing by Llanquigue Lake -largest of Chile’s lakes, see cascading Petrohue river and falls and in the background the spectacular and almost perfect cone shape " Osorno Volcano."
8 days/6 nights Daily departures Locally hosted
Day 01. U.S.A - Santiago de Chile. Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles for Santiago, Capital of Chile.
Day 02-Santiago Arrive in Santiago and transfer to hotel selected (see below). Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. (B)
Day 03 - Santiago: Full day excursion to Vina del Mar -Chile’s main sea side resort and stop at the port of Valparaiso.
Travel
out of Santiago past the vineyards, farms, orchards and olive plantations of
Curacavi and Casablanca valleys. At the coast, drive along the beaches of Las
Salinas and Reñaca to Viña del Mar, a town Chileans refer to as “Ciudad Jardín”
due to its parks, flower beds and gardens. The beach is the resort’s main
draw, however, and visitors and locals alike make use of Costanera Avenue and
the oceanfront promenade in the shadows of the imposing Casino Municipal. Follow
España Avenue to neighboring Valparaíso, a port christend by the Spanish in
1536. Climb up, down and around these narrow twisty streets—the city is
balanced on some 40 hills—and pause at the water front to watch the ships,
boats and fishermen in the bay. The tour proceeds to the heart of the city, the
Plaza Sotomayor, a pleasant sanctuary, opposite the Maritime Authority. Just beyond this is Muelle Prat, the pier
complete with small crafts market. Lunch (not included) can be had at one of the
many restaurants that border the beach; the perfect opportunity to sample the
port’s famously fresh fish and seafood. For the afternoon, visit La Sebastiana,
another of poet Pablo Neruda’s homes-turned-museums, ride one of the city’s
many elevators, an effective mode of moving about this largely verticle port
back at the turn of the century. Ascendor Artillería, built in 1898, is one of
the oldest still in operation and offers a beautiful view of the ocean. Finally,
enjoy a drive through the financial and commercial districts before setting out
for Santiago through the Curacavi Valley where traditional Chilean sweets and
snacks are for sale.
Day 04 Santiago: At leisure to explore the Capital of Chile on your own or you may decide to take some optional tours. (B)
Day 05 - Santiago to Puerto Montt-Puerto Varas: Transfer to the airport for flight to P.Montt with transfer to Puerto Varas and hotel Cabanas Del Lago (4 stars). Afternoon tour of the picturesque port of Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and surrounding area. (B)
Day 06 - Petrohue: Beautiful full day excursion passing Llanquigue Lake, drive to Ensanada, then continue to see the emerald color waters of Petrohue river and falls. Beautiful views of green valleys and white snow peaks among them the impressive Osorno Volcano. (B)
Day 07-Puerto Montt-Puerto Varas: Day at leisure to explore the area on your own or take an optional excursion to Chiloe Island or Alarce Andino National Park. (B)
Day 08-Puerto Montt-Santiago-U.S.A: Mid-afternoon flight to Santiago to connect with flight to Miami, Los Angeles or New York. (B)
Including: 3 nights in Puerto Montt at hotel of your choice (see below hotel options) with full day excursion to Lake Petrohue; Santiago for 3 nights (hotel of your choice) city tour; full day to Vina del Mar; all transfers; English speaking tour guide; daily Buffet breakfast and local airfare Santiago-Puerto Montt-Santiago.
Not included: International airfare USA-Santiago-USA, Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$160 first time entrance to Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes from USA and Chile (usually included in your international air ticket) . International airfare.
HOTELS 4 stars: SANTIAGO: Fundador, Galerias or Atton El Bosque. PUERTO MONTT: Cabanas del Lago 5 Stars: SANTIAGO: Marriot or Sheraton. PUERTO MONTT: Patagonico.
INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED: SAMPLE AIRFARES: From Miami to Santiago, US$800-1000; New York $900-1200; Los Angeles $1100-1300
SAMPLE ADD-ONS: Add $200 from CHI, CLE, DEN, DTT, LAX, RDU, SFO and ZONE 4,5,6; add $250 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA and ZONE 1; add $330 from DFW, HOU, MSY and ZONE 2,3 - SEE ZONE CHART AT THE END OF PAGE.
DEPOSIT: $250 per person. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
EXTENSION TO THE "HEART OF PATAGONIA"
SPECIAL PROGRAM - 5 Days / 4 Nights
Torres del Paine National Park
DAY 08 PUERTO MONTT - PUNTA ARENAS - PUERTO NATALES-TORRES DEL PAINE
ABOUT HOSTERIA LAGO GREY: Settled
in one of the most beautiful zones of Torres del Paine National Park, Lago Grey
Hotel has a privileged view toward the Glacier, floating icebergs and Lake of
the same name. Enjoy its 30 comfortable rooms, large dining rooms, relaxing
environment, great selection of Chilean wines and a professional outdoors team
for our guests. (B) Navigate among numerous floating icebergs with capricious shapes and tonalities because of the glacier detachments. The ship L/M Grey II will take us to the main wall of this imposing marvel belonging to the Southern Ice fields where the guest will enjoy a drink with thousand – year old ice.… Return to Hosteria Lago Grey. (B)
DAY 10 PAINE NATIONAL PARK: Full day to the base of the Horns of Paine
This is the most popular trekking excursion inside the park. The
trek is on well signaled paths, with slopes that reach a difficulty of
medium-high level. This is a challenge for thousand of tourists that wait
felling the climate of our Patagonia up to get to the colossal towers carved on
granite by the force of the nature. (B,L)
Rates per person for the Extension to Torres del Paine (includes local air)
Torres del Paine (Chile) and Perito Moreno (Argentina)
14 days/12 nights Daily Departures Locally Hosted
DAY 01 U.S.A- Santiago
DAY 02 Santiago DAY 03 Santiago At leisure to explore Santiago on your own, visit Vina & Valparaiso or take an optional excursion to Concha y Toro vineyards. (BB)
DAY 04 Santiago- Punta Arenas-Puerto Natales
DAY 05 Puerto Natales & Glaciers:
The only access to this zone is by sailing through the Seno de
Última Esperanza (Last Hope Sound). The 6,200 feet high Balmaceda mountain is
part of the Bernardo O’Higgins National Park. Travelling to Balmaceda is a real
treat. The journey starts at Puerto Natales pier. From the ship you will
see a good number of sea lions, cormorants, wild ducks, condors, seagulls and
sea wolves colonies. Finally you will reach the Balmaceda glacier, where huge
pieces of ice detach falling into the fjord waters......Then you will see the
Serrano glacier, where you can arrive by land next to a small lagoon
formed by the de-icing activity.
ABOUT TORRES DEL PAINE: Torres del Paine National Park is a
national park encompassing mountains, a glacier, a lake, and river-rich areas in
southern Chilean Patagonia. The Cordillera del Paine is the centerpiece of the
park. It lies in a transition area between the Magellanic subpolar forests and
the Patagonian Steppes. The park is located 70 miles north of Puerto Natales and
194 miles north of Punta Arenas. Bernardo O'Higgins National Park is its
neighbors to the west, while Los Glaciares National Park is located to the north
in Argentine territory.
DAY 07 Torres del Paine-Puerto Natales
DAY 08 Puerto Natales-Calafate
DAY 09 Perito Moreno
DAY 10 Calafate
DAY 11 Calafate-Buenos Aires
DAY 12 Buenos Aires
Day 13 Buenos Aires
Day at leisure to explore Buenos Aires, walk Florida street or enjoy another Tango Show.
Hotel Pestana (B)
Day 14 BUENOS AIRES-USA
Including: 12 nights hotel accommodations as per itinerary; all transfers; English speaking tour guide; daily buffet breakfast; entrance fees and local airfares Santiago-Punta Arenas and Calafate-Buenos Aires. Assistance of our local representatives.
Not included: Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$160 first time entrance to Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA $232 (Inc.dep.tax/security/fuel surcharges/tax) and Chile US$30.00.
2013 AIR LAND TOUR COST PER PERSON (includes local airfare Santiago-Punta Arenas & Calafate-Buenos Aires) US$4,480 Share Double US$4,327 Share Triple US$8,620 Single
RATES VALID: All year. Except Christmas, New Years
HOTELS USED: Four Star hotels (Five star hotels available upon request)
DEPOSIT: $500 per person.
FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
CITY ZONES FOR LAN CHILE AIRLINES: ZONE 1: ATL, JAX, ORL, TPA, EYW, FMY, JAX, TPA (via Miami) ZONE 2: LIT, AUS, ABQ, DFW, ELP, HOU, MSY, OKC, SAT, TUL, ABI, ACT, FSM, FYV, GGG, LAW, SJT, SPS (via Miami) ZONE 3: BOS, BWI, WAS, BGR, PHL, GSP (via NYC); BDL, BOS, BWI, PHL, RDU, WAS, ALB, BDL, BUF, CAE, CHS, CLT, GSO, MHT, ORF, PIT, PVD, RDU, RIC, ROC, SYR, PHL, (Via MIAMI) ZONE 4: AZO, BNA, CLE, DTT, GRB, GRR, IND, LAN, MBS, MEM, MKC, MSN, MSP, OMA, SDF, CHI, CID, DSM, DTT, GRR, MKE, CHI, CID, CLE, DSM, DTT, GRR, ICT, MKE, MKC, MSP, OMA, STL, COS, TUS, PIA, BNA, CHA, CLE, CVG, IND, MKE, SDF, TYS, BHM, CMH, DAY (Via MIAMI) and PHX (via LAX) ZONE 5: DEN LAS RNO SAN SFO SCJ FAT MRY OAK SNA; BOI DEN EUG GEG LAS RNO SAN SFO SJC SLC OAK; DEN; BOI EUG GEG SFO; LAS, PHX (Via L.ANGELES) COS, MSO (Via MIAMI) ZONE 6: PDX,SEA,ANC (Via L.ANGELES)
Visiting Santiago and cruising Patagonia-Tierra del Fuego
and Cape Horn aboard the Via Australis
8 days/ 6 night Departs Thursdays via Lan Chile Airlines from Miami, New York or Los Angeles.
DAY 01 - SUN. U.S.A- SANTIAGO Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles for Santiago, Capital of Chile. (Add-ons available from other USA cities, please see below) DAY 02 - MON. SANTIAGO Arrive in Santiago and transfer to hotel Crown Plaza. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. (B) DAY
03 TUE. SANTIAGO-PUNTA ARENAS-CRUISE*
Ainsworth Bay – Tucker Islet
Pia Glacier – Glacier Alley DAY 08 SUN. BUENOS AIRES-USA : Morning city tour. The Argentina capital boasts a population of 8 million. City tour takes you to the Plaza de Mayo for view of Cathedral and Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace).Then along 9 de Julio Avenue, widest street in the world, with its much-photographed Obelisco and Teatro Colon and finally, to the colorful Boca District. Afternoon at leisure. At night transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles (see add-ons from other USA cities) (B) (See below optional extension to Torres del Paine National Park for 4 days/3 nights)
INCLUDING: Breakfast daily, tours as mentioned, hotel for 2 nights with room taxes & services charges, The 5 day/4 night cruise aboard the M/V Via Australis (cabins category A, for AA add $120 per person), English speaking tour guides, all transfers and airfare via Lan Chile Airlines.
NOT INCLUDED: Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$160 first time entrance to Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes - Chile US$30.00.
2013 RATES PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE (Includes local air - and Buenos Aires-Ushuaia & Punta Arenas to Santiago)
PLUS INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE Miami-Buenos Aires....Santiago-Miami approximate cost US$950-1050, New York $1050-1250, Los Angeles $1150-1450
DEPOSIT: $500 per person.
FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
NEW STELLA AUSTRALIS....if you want to use the new Stella Australis, you will need to adjust your departure from USA as the Stella Australis departs Punta Arenas on Saturdays. Call us at 1-800-327-0080 or email us at tara@taratours.com
OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK at Hosterias Las Torres -all inclusive (We highly recommend to take this extension before your cruise)
DAY 1: PUNTA ARENAS / PUERTO NATALES
DAY 2: PUERTO NATALES / TORRES DEL PAINE Northwest of Punta Arenas, treeless pampas merge with undulating hills and valleys to form pastoral scenes of grandeur; fields carpeted with golden dandelions, dotted with pine and cypress, on which huge flocks of sheep graze, lambs gambol, cattle placidly browse and horses playfully gallop. You pass Patagonian huasos and sheepherders. Near Puerto Natales you see mountain seascapes of incredible awesomeness. In the Park, a wildlife sanctuary, ducks, geese, shorebirds, gulls and flamingos abound, as do rabbit and small deer, huge flocks of ostriches. You drive through hundreds and hundreds of flocks of bleating, careening sheep. Cypress and pine in a wild assortment of wind-blown shapes are everywhere, as are the mountains in an ever-changing variety of vistas, depths and panoramas accented by bursts of floral coloring, the changeable blues and greens of lakes and lagoons…a prodigality of beauty that almost surfeits the senses. (B,L,D) For more information about the hotel and the excursions click here
DAY 3: TORRES DEL PAINE
DAY 4: TORRES DEL PAINE / PUNTA ARENAS / SANTIAGO
October 2012 to May 3, 2013 View Sierra Contreras rooms Double US$ 1,780; Triple: 1,672; Single: 2,574
May 4 to September 30, 2013 View Sierra Contreras rooms Double US$ 1,385; Triple: 1,268; Single: 1,998
Visiting the Atacama desert, The Geysers, Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine and Santiago de Chile
14 days/12 nights Daily departures
Day 01 U.S.A - Santiago de Chile. Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles via for Santiago, Capital of Chile. Day 02 SANTIAGO Arrive in Santiago and transfer to hotel FUNDADOR or NOVOTEL. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. (AB) Day 03 SANTIAGO- CALAMA: Reception at the airport in Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, through the Domeyko Mountain range. In the afternoon, a visit to the valley of the Moon. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Hotel TERRANTAI (B,D) Day 04 ATACAMA: Visit the museum in San Pedro, the indigenous stronghold of Quitor, the artisan village of Toconao and a soft walk through the Jeria Valley, finally a visit ot the Atacama Salt Flat with its deposits, mineral formations and great white salt mantle. Also, good chance to see Pink Flamingos nearby at the Chaxa lagoon. Return to hotel TERRANTAI. (B, Box lunch, D). Day 05 TATIO GEYSERS: About 05.00 AM our tour starts with a fascinating journey uphill to the wonders of the El Tatio Geyserfield, an amazing spectacle of steam fumaroles and spouts of water emerging from the depth of the earth.......... After box lunch we will return to San Pedro de Atacama. TERRANTAI (B, Box lunch,D) Day 06 ATACAMA-SANTIAGO Transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago with transfer to hotel FUNDADOR or NOVOTEL (B) Day 07 SANTIAGO-PUERTO VARAS Transfer to the airport for flight to Puerto Montt with transfer to Puerto Varas and hotel Cabanas Del Lago (4 stars). Afternoon tour of the picturesque port of Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and surrounding area. (B) Day 08 PETROHUE Beautiful full day excursion passing Llanquigue Lake, drive to Ensanada, then continue to see the emerald color waters of Petrohue river and falls. Beautiful views of green valleys and white snow peaks among them the impressive Osorno Volcano. Hotel Cabanas del Lago. (B) Day 09 PUERTO VARAS Day at leisure to explore the area on your own or take an optional excursion to Chiloe Island or the Alarce National Park. (B) Day 10 P.VARAS-PUERTO MONTT-PUNTA ARENAS-PUERTO NATALES Transfer to the airport for flight to Punta Arenas. Arrival reception at Punta Arenas airport and transfer to bus terminal to board bus to Puerto Natales (regular bus line-3 1/2 hours). Transfer to hotel Glaciares. Day 11 PUERTO NATALES-TORRES DEL PAINE PARK: Full day excursion to visit Torres del Paine National Park, World Biosphere Reserve. Visit Lake Grey, Salto Grande, Lake Nordenskjold, and lake Pehoe. The impressive granite massif of the Paine complement the landscape. OVERNITE HOSTERIAS LAS TORRES. (B, BL) Day 12 TORRES DEL PAINE-PUNTA ARENAS: Departure on a full day excursion with box lunch on a walk to the base of Torres del Paine. Return to the hotel and transfer by bus to Punta Arenas. Overnight hotel NAVEGANTES OR CABO DE HORNOS (B, Box Lunch) Day 13 PUNTA ARENAS-SANTIAGO: Transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago with transfer to hotel FUNDADOR or NOVOTEL (B) DAY 14 SANTIAGO-USA Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami or Los Angeles or New York via Lan Chile.
Including: 12 nights hotel accommodations (4 star hotels where available) with room taxes and service charges; all transfers;al tours as per itinerary with English speaking tour guides; daily breakfast and airfare via LAN CHILE Airlines from Miami. (see add-ons from New York or Los Angeles and many other cities....see below)
NOT INCLUDED: Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$160 first time entrance to Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA (Inc.dep.tax/security/fuel surcharges/tax) and Chile departure tax US$30.00.
2013 RATES PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE (Includes air via Lan Chile)
**SEASONS: From Jan.1 to Mar.31 and Jun.18 to Aug.15 and add $100 pp. From Dec.09 to 31 add $350 to all rates. (deduct for TRP $142.00 from the double rate) RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
DEPOSIT: $350 per person. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
ADD-ONS TO THE MIAMI RATE: From Zone 1 & 2 add $230; Zone 3 $280; Zone 4, 5 & 6 $330 CITY ZONES FOR LAN CHILE AIRLINES: ZONE 1: ATL, JAX, ORL, TPA, EYW, FMY, JAX, TPA (via Miami) ZONE 2: LIT, AUS, ABQ, DFW, ELP, HOU, MSY, OKC, SAT, TUL, ABI, ACT, FSM, FYV, GGG, LAW, SJT, SPS (via Miami) ZONE 3: BOS, BWI, WAS, BGR, PHL, GSP (via NYC); BDL, BOS, BWI, PHL, RDU, WAS, ALB, BDL, BUF, CAE, CHS, CLT, GSO, MHT, ORF, PIT, PVD, RDU, RIC, ROC, SYR, PHL, (Via MIAMI) ZONE 4: AZO, BNA, CLE, DTT, GRB, GRR, IND, LAN, MBS, MEM, MKC, MSN, MSP, OMA, SDF, CHI, CID, DSM, DTT, GRR, MKE, CHI, CID, CLE, DSM, DTT, GRR, ICT, MKE, MKC, MSP, OMA, STL, COS, TUS, PIA, BNA, CHA, CLE, CVG, IND, MKE, SDF, TYS, BHM, CMH, DAY (Via MIAMI) and PHX (via LAX) ZONE 5: DEN LAS RNO SAN SFO SCJ FAT MRY OAK SNA; BOI DEN EUG GEG LAS RNO SAN SFO SJC SLC OAK; DEN; BOI EUG GEG SFO; LAS, PHX (Via L.ANGELES) COS, MSO (Via MIAMI) ZONE 6: PDX,SEA,ANC (Via L.ANGELES)
Visit the end of the continent -Punta Arenas- and discover one of the most spectacular sites of nature "Torres del Paine National Park" with its glaciers, lakes with icy blue waters, valleys and its Guanacos, Condors and more than 100 different species of birds.
10 day/8 nights
Daily Departures
Day 01 USA-SANTIAGO Depart from U.S.A for Santiago, Capital of Chile.
Day 02 SANTIAGO Arrive in Santiago and transfer to the deluxe hotel Sheraton or Marriot. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes.
Day 03 SANTIAGO Full day Viña del Mar Leaving the metropolitan area, heading to the Pacific Ocean Coast and travelling across the Curacavi and Casablanca Valleys where you can admire all the Central Valley vineyard, then we arrive to Valparaíso, declared World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO; famous for its building built on the hill slopes and its ancient funiculars, a spectacular panoramic view of the city and the harbour is observed from the Mirador 21 de Mayo. Afterward, we will visit the Garden City: Viña del Mar the most famous and visited beach in the Central Coast, with its beautiful parks and gardens. In this city is where every year takes place the well-known Viña del Mar Song Festival. Mid-afternoon return to Santiago. Hotel Marriott or Sheraton (B)
Day 04 SANTIAGO-PUNTA ARENAS-TORRES DEL PAINE Transfer to the airport for flight to Punta Arenas, then by bus to Puerto Natales and finally to Torres del Paine and to deluxe hotel Salto Chico-Explora. (B,D)
Day 05, 06, 07 TORRES DEL PAINE Full day excursions to Torres del Paine National Park with an area of more than 598,000 acres; sheltering lakes, lagoons, waterfalls, and glaciers. The park offers you one of the most impressive views of nature such as the Horns of Paine, The Towers and Gray Glacier -sculpted by the wind and snow during 12 million years. View interesting wildlife -such as Guanacos, Condors, Darwin rheas, ducks and geese and more than 100 different species of birds. Here , your tour guides will explain all the archeological, biological and geological facts of this area. Breakfast lunch and three course dinner with free flowing Chilean wine are included daily at hotel Salto Chico (Explora). (AB,L,D)
Day 08 PAINE-PUNTA ARENAS-SANTIAGO Transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago with immediate transfer to hotel Sheraton or Marriot. (B)
Day 09 SANTIAGO -Concha y Toro Morning drive to the Maipo Valley and the village of Pirque, famous for its production of red wine. The winery was founded in 1883 and is the largest exporter of Chilean wine. The tour includes a visit to the pretty gardens, the cellars and the plants themselves, some of which were planted by the original owner, Don Melchor Concha y Toro. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 10 SANTIAGO- U.S.A Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles. (B) . Optional extension to Atacama and the rest of Chile available upon request
LAND TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: Hotel accommodations for 8 nights with room taxes and service charges. Daily Buffet breakfast (B) and meals as specified in itinerary (Salto Chico-Explora includes all meals). Transfers to/from airport and hotels. Ground transportation from Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine National Park. English speaking tour guides. Tips to airport and hotel porters.
NOT INCLUDED: AIRFARES. Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$160 to enter Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA (usually included in your airline ticket) and Chile US$30.00.
ABOUT HOTEL
SALTO CHICO EXPLORA
IN PATAGONIA:
Average temperature High/Low: Jan. 72-53%; Feb. 75-54%; Mar. 71-50%; Apr. 69-46%; May 61-41%; Jun. 55-36%; Jul. 57-36%; Aug. 60-40%; Sep. 61-40%; Oct. 67-45%; Nov. 70-48%; Dec. 70-52%
2013 LAND/TOUR COST PER PERSON
AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED. EXPLORA CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS JUN.24 to AUG.14, 2012 *Single - Special reduced rate from May 15 to Oct.15 - Please call. Children rate: Sharing room with parents
**SEASONS: Valid all year, except Christmas and New Years where you will need to stay a minimun of 6 nights at Explora.
Sample airfare: USA-Santiago-P.Arenas-Santiago-USA From Miami: US$1,500-1700; New York $1,600-1,800; Los Angeles $1700-1900
Sample add-ons from other USA cities (to the Miami sample airfare): Add $300 from CHI, CLE, DEN, DTT, LAX, RDU, SFO and ZONE 4,5,6; add $250 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA and ZONE 1; add $350 from DFW, HOU, MSY and ZONE 2,3 - SEE ZONE CHART AT THE END OF PAGE.
DEPOSITS: 25% of total cost FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure. INSURANCE: Cost for this program is $407-579...for further information about insurance please click Insurance
TORRES DEL PAINE WITH HOSTERIA LAS TORRES
Explore Patagonia & Torres del Paine National Park
10 days/ 8 night Program
Day 01 USA-SANTIAGO Depart from U.S.A for Santiago, Capital of Chile. Overnight flight.
Day 02 SANTIAGO Arrive in Santiago and transfer to hotel Galerias or Atton Los Condes. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes.
Day 03 SANTIAGO Full day Viña del Mar Leaving the metropolitan area, heading to the Pacific Ocean Coast and travelling across the Curacavi and Casablanca Valleys where you can admire all the Central Valley vineyard, then we arrive to Valparaíso, declared World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO; famous for its building built on the hill slopes and its ancient funiculars, a spectacular panoramic view of the city and the harbour is observed from the Mirador 21 de Mayo. Afterward, we will visit the Garden City: Viña del Mar the most famous and visited beach in the Central Coast, with its beautiful parks and gardens. In this city is where every year takes place the well-known Viña del Mar Song Festival. Mid-afternoon return to Santiago. Hotel Marriott or Sheraton (AB)
Day 04 SANTIAGO-PUNTA ARENAS-TORRES DEL PAINE Transfer to the airport for flight to Punta Arenas, then by bus to Puerto Natales and finally to Torres del Paine and to HOSTERIA LAS TORRES where you will stay for 4 nights, giving you ample time to explore the area. (AB,D)
Day 05, 06, 07 TORRES DEL PAINE -Hosteria Las Torres Full day excursions to Torres del Paine National Park with an area of more than 598,000 acres; sheltering lakes, lagoons, waterfalls, and glaciers. The park offers you one of the most impressive views of nature such as the Horns of Paine, The Towers and Gray Glacier -sculpted by the wind and snow during 12 million years. View interesting wildlife -such as Guanacos, Condors, Darwin rheas, ducks and geese and more than 100 different species of birds. Here , your tour guides will explain all the archeological, biological and geological facts of this area. Breakfast lunch and three course dinner with Chilean wines are included daily at HOSTERIA LAS TORRES. (AB,L,D) For more information about the hotel and the excursions click here
Day 08 PAINE-PUNTA ARENAS-SANTIAGO Transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago with immediate transfer to Galerias or Atton Los Condes. (AB)
Day 09 SANTIAGO -Concha y Toro Morning drive to the Maipo Valley and the village of Pirque, famous for its production of red wine. The winery was founded in 1883 and is the largest exporter of Chilean wine. The tour includes a visit to the pretty gardens, the cellars and the plants themselves, some of which were planted by the original owner, Don Melchor Concha y Toro. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 10 SANTIAGO- U.S.A Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles. (AB) . Optional extension to Atacama and the rest of Chile available upon request
LAND TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: Hotel accommodations for 8 nights with room taxes and service charges. Daily American breakfast (AB) and meals as specified in itinerary (Hosteria Las Torres includes superior rooms, all meals, open bar with local wines and drinks, WI-FI, ). Transfers to/from airport and hotels. Ground transportation from Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine National Park. English speaking tour guides. Tips to airport and hotel porters. Entry fee to Torres del Paine National Park.
NOT INCLUDED: Airfares. Tips to tour guides and drivers. Laundry. Insurance. US$160 to enter Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA253.00 (Inc.dep.tax/security/fuel surcharges/tax) and Chile US$30.00.
Average temperature in Patagonia High/Low: Jan. 72-53; Feb. 75-54; Mar. 71-50; Apr. 69-46; May 61-41; Jun. 55-36; Jul. 57-36; Aug. 60-40; Sep. 61-40; Oct. 67-45; Nov. 70-48; Dec. 70-52
2012-2013 LAND/TOUR COST PER PERSON
AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED. Closed May 01 to Aug.31, 2012
Children rate: Sharing room with parents, please call or email us at: tara@taratours.com
ABOUT HOTERIA LAS TORRES: For more information about the hotel and the excursions click here
Sample airfare: USA-Santiago-P. Arenas-Santiago-USA From Miami: US$1,500-1700; New York $1,600-1,800; Los Angeles $1700-1900
Sample add-ons from other USA cities (to the Miami sample airfare): Add $300 from CHI, CLE, DEN, DTT, LAX, RDU, SFO and ZONE 4,5,6; add $250 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA and ZONE 1; add $350 from DFW, HOU, MSY and ZONE 2,3 - SEE ZONE CHART AT THE END OF PAGE.
DEPOSITS: 25% of total cost FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure. INSURANCE: Cost for this program is $407-579...for further information about insurance please click Insurance
(Falls & Andean Lakes)
Visiting Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Crossing the Lakes, Peulla,
Puerto Montt and Santiago de Chile
14 days/12 nights Daily departures Locally hosted
Day 01 Thu. U.S.A-Buenos Aires: Depart USA for Buenos Aires, Capital of Argentina. (Overnight flight) Day 02 Fri. Buenos Aires: Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel selected. Day 03 Sat. Buenos Aires: The Argentina capital boasts a population of 8 million. City tour takes you to the Plaza de Mayo for view of Cathedral and Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace).Then along 9 de Julio Avenue, widest street in the world, with its much-photographed Obelisco and Teatro Colon and finally, to the colorful Boca District. (B) Day 04/05 Sun-Mon. Buenos Aires: Days at leisure to explore the Paris of South America. (B) Day 06 Tue. Buenos Aires-Bariloche: Transfer to airport for flight to the picturesque town of Bariloche. Arrive and transfer to hotel selected. (B) Day 07 Wed. Bariloche: Sightseeing tour to visit the Cathedral Mountain.This 2388 mountain is 20 km from Bariloche and is one of the leading Latin American ski resorts with 67 km of slopes. It owes its name to the remarkable rocky formation at the summit with limestone crests and rock pinnacles, just like the spires of a cathedral. You will reach the summit by cable car (or chair lift) for a magnificent view of the Andes, its peaks, blue lakes, valleys and the town of San Carlos de Bariloche. Afternoon at leisure to explore the area on your own. (B) Day 08 Thu. Bariloche-Peulla: Today begin crossing of Lake Nahuel Huapi and crystal waters surrounded by white snow capped mountains. Arrive at Puerto Blest for lunch. Continue by bus and boat to Peulla passing by "La Cumbre". More stunning scenery. Overnight in Peulla at hotel Peulla. (B,L). Day 09 Fri. Peulla-Puerto Varas: This morning continue the lake crossing from Peulla by boat to Petrohue crossing the emerald waters of "Lake Todos Los Santos". Lunch in Petrohue. Continue by bus passing to view Petrohue river falls and skirting Llanquihue lake. In the background the spectacular and almost cone shaped "Osorno Volcano". Arrive and overnight in Puerto Varas at hotel selected. (B,L) Day 10 Sat. Puerto Varas-P. Montt: Day at leisure to explore on your own this picturesque sea port with Nordic type houses. (B) Day 11 Sun. Puerto Montt- Santiago: After breakfast, until transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago, where you will be met and accompanied to hotel selected.(B) Day 12 Mon. Santiago: Morning sightseeing tour of Santiago, Capital of Chile. City tour begins at Santa Hill and continues with drive through residential areas of Pedro de Valdivia Norte, El Golf and Vitacura, then back to downtown to see the most important landmarks as The Fine Art Museum, National Congress Building and La Moneda Chile's Presidential Palace. (CB) Day 13 Tue. Santiago: Day at leisure to explore Santiago on your own or take an optional full day excursion to the seaside resort of Vina and the port of Valparaiso. (CB) Day.14 Wed. Santiago U.S.A: Day at leisure until transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles. (CB)
Including: · Daily breakfast. · Hotel accommodations of your choice for 12 nights with room taxes and service charges( 4 nights B.Aires, 2 nights Bariloche, 1 night Peulla, 2 nights P.Montt and 3 nights Santiago. · Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides. · Transfers on arrival and departure including baggage handling and tips to airport porters in B.Aires, Bariloche, P.Montt and Santiago. · English speaking tour guides. · Local airfare Buenos Aires-Bariloche and Puerto Montt-Santiago
Not Included: Airport departure taxes and any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. First time entrance fee to Chile $160.00; USA airport tax (dep. tax /security/fuel surcharges) and when departing Chile US$30.00.
Hotels used: 3stars: D.Almagro (SCL); Regis (BUE) Tres Reyes (BRC) Colonos (P.Varas) 4stars: Fundador (SCL); Emperador (BUE); Design (BRC); Cabanas del Lago (P.Varas) 5stars: Marriot (SCL); Marriot Plaza (BUE); LLao-LLao (BRC);Cabanas del Lago (P.Varas)
Land tour cost (including local airfares Buenos Aires-Bariloche and Puerto Montt-Santiago)
INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED.
SAMPLE AIRFARES: From Miami to Santiago, US$800-1000; New York $900-1200; Los Angeles $1,100-1,300
SAMPLE ADD-ONS: (To the Miami airfare) Add $200 from CHI, CLE, DEN, DTT, LAX, RDU, SFO and ZONE 4,5,6; add $250 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA and ZONE 1; add $330 from DFW, HOU, MSY and ZONE 2,3 - SEE ZONE CHART AT THE END OF PAGE.
SAMPLE ZONES: Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
Seasons: Valid all year. Except New Year, Holy Week and Special events. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
DEPOSIT: $500 per person. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure
**SEASONS: Valid all year, except Christmas, New Years and Special Events.
DEPOSIT: $350 per person. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
Visiting Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile
8 days/6 nights
Daily Departures - Locally Hosted
Day 01 Thu. U.S.A-Buenos Aires: Depart USA for Buenos Aires, Capital of Argentina. (Overnight flight)
Day 02 Fri. Buenos Aires: Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel selected.
Day 03 Sat. Buenos Aires: The Argentina capital boasts a population of 8 million. City tour takes you to the Plaza de Mayo for view of Cathedral and Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace).Then along 9 de Julio Avenue, widest street in the world, with its much-photographed Obelisco and Teatro Colon and finally, to the colorful Boca District. (B)
Day 04 Sun. Buenos Aires: Day at leisure to explore the Paris of South America. (B)
Day 05 Mon. Buenos Aires-Santiago: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago, where you will be met and accompanied to hotel selected.(B)
Day 06 Tue. Santiago: Morning sightseeing tour of Santiago, Capital of Chile. City tour begins at Santa Hill and continues with drive through residential areas of Pedro de Valdivia Norte, El Golf and Vitacura, then back to downtown to see the most important landmarks as The Fine Art Museum, National Congress Building and La Moneda Chile's Presidential Palace. (B)
Day 07 Wed. Santiago: Day at leisure to explore Santiago on your own or take an optional full day excursion to the seaside resort of Vina and the port of Valparaiso. (B)
Day.08 Thu. Santiago U.S.A: Day at leisure until transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles via Lan Chile. (B)
Including: Daily breakfast. · Hotel accommodations of your choice for 6 nights with room taxes and service charges (3 nights Buenos Aires and 3 nights Santiago). · Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides. · Transfers on arrival and departure including baggage handling and tips to airport porters· English speaking tour guides.
Not Included: Airfare. Airport departure taxes from USA and any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. First time entrance fee to Chile & Argentina of $160.00 each and when departing Chile & Argentina US$30.00 airport tax (each country and subject to change)
Hotels used: 3stars: Presidente or Da Vinci (SCL); Impala (BUE) 4stars: Fundador (SCL); Pestana (BUE) 5stars: Marriot (SCL); Marriot Plaza (BUE)
RATES PER PERSON-LAND TOUR COST
AIRFARE NOT INCLUDE. Sample airfare from Miami US$800-1000, New York $900-1100, Los Angeles $1000-1200 per person
DEPOSIT: $250 per person. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
GLACIERS AND PAINE NATIONAL PARK
Cruising Glaciers and Exploring Patagonia To sail towards the glaciers of the Southern Ice Field is an experience that enchants and motivates all travelers who love exploring unique and virgin sites. This route offers an enormous range of glaciers which can be sighted, explored and contemplated, while you sail through icebergs or simply walk along a glacier's moraine. The Southern Ice Field, together with the Northern Ice Field, are the third most important source of fresh water on the planet. They give us a unique opportunity to look at the last remnants of a glaciations. Then to Torres del Paine National Park which has been declared a UNESCO heritage reserve. Its incredible natural beauty makes it one of the most popular and sought-after tourist destinations. There are no words to describe the feeling of freedom and clean air that surrounds us in this emblematic place. Its imposing Towers, its enormous lakes surrounded by luxuriant vegetation, its abundant fauna, which includes ñandus, Condors, Fox, Puma and Guanaco, will remain engraved in your memory.
M/V Skorpios III & Serrano Hotel 9 days / 7 nights
DAY 01: SUN. or WED. USA- SANTIAGO
DAY 02: MON. or THU. SANTIAGO
DAY 03: TUE. or FRI. SANTIAGO-P.ARENAS-P.NATALES-CRUISE Transfer to the airport for flight to Punta Arenas where you will be met and transfer by van to Puerto Natales with transfer to Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales. 18:00 hours. The vessel sails from Skorpios terminal. Cruise through Seno de Ultima Esperanza, Almirante Montt Gulf, Angostura Kirke crossing, Morla Vicuña Pass, and Union Channel. We continue to sail through the Collingwood and Sarmiento channels (B,D) DAY 04: WED. or SAT. CRUISE 08:00 hours. Cruising Peel Fjord, and landing at Amalia Glacier. The ship approaches the Glacier. Panoramic view from the ship. 09:15 hours. We sail towards El Brujo Glacier. 11:00 hours. Arrival at El Brujo Glacier, weather and ice permitting, passengers may go ashore for a closer look at this glacier from a nearby rock. 12:30 hours. Departure for Calvo Fjord. 14:30 hours. Landing at Calvo Fjord with an excursion on the Capitán Constantino, an ice breaker, which will take us on a visit to the Fernando, Capitán Constantino and Alipio Glaciers, among others. In the course of this excursion we will visit seal colonies, approach condor and imperial cormorant nests. We will also stop at a glacier waterfall that courses down the Magellanic forest. 18:80 hours. We sail to De Las Montañas Fjord.(B,L,D) DAY 05: THU. or SUN. CRUISE 08:00 hours. Arrival at De Las Montañas Fjord, where we can see five glaciers that fall from Cordillera Sarmiento into the sea, two of which are included in our tour. 10:00 hours. We land at Alsina Glacier, sailing through a small channel in special excursion boats, and then enter the bay of this small Glacier which abounds in colour and beauty. 12:00 hours. We continue to sail along the De Las Montañas Fjord. Our ship loads natural and pure water from a river that flows down the mountains. 16:00 hours. Visit to Bernal Glacier, trekking through a small oak forest, crossing the glacier's front and lateral moraines until we reach the base of this Glacier which has reached the end of its life-span. 18:00 hours. We sail from the De Las Montañas Fjord, cross Angostura Kirke. 21:00 hours. Farewell party, Captain's Dinner, dance. 12:00 hours. We reach the Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Natales.(B,L,D) DAY 06:FRI. or MON. CRUISE-TORRES DEL PAINE-SERRANO HOTEL 09:30 hours. We land at the Skorpios Terminal. End of the Southern Ice Field Glaciers cruise. We will now depart to The Singular Hotel, located on a side of our Port or to the Rio Serrano Hotel in the Torres del Paine National Park, to discover the essence of this Patagonian land. Check in, a variety of excursions according to weather conditions and the preference of each passenger. (B,L,D)
DAY 07: SAT. or TUE. SERRANO HOTEL Full day activities About Hotel Rio Serrano The hotel gets its name after the sinuous Serrano River, which is born in the waters of Toro Lake and leads into Ultima Esperanza Sound. Its unique location, in front of the Torres del Paine and surrounded by an astonishing nature views. The decoration of Rio Serrano Hotel is both warm and cozy with architectonical lines that merge fineness and rustic. They have been designed to provide that unique home atmosphere. Wood and stone make the perfect blend, that together with a fireplace set scene of pure relaxation. The hotel is surrounded by a breathtaking natural beauty which has spectacular view from all our facilities. The spacious areas give emphasis to elegance and quality assuring a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. The hotel includes all meals and all excursion, offering different activities each day from soft to strenuous hiking...you will pick a choose your own activities.(Excursions: Full Day Paine, Salto Grande and Mirador Cuernos, Mirador Cóndor, Trekking Playa Grey, Horseback riding to Río Nutria) (B,L,D)
DAY 08 : SAT. or TUE. TORRES DEL PAINE (SERRANO HOTEL) Full day activities exploring Paine National Park. Hotel Hotel Rio Serrano. (B,L,D)
DAY 09 : SUN. or WED. PAINE-PUNTA ARENAS-SANTIAGO-USA Transfer to Punta Arenas airport for flight to Santiago where you will be connecting with your international flight back to USA. (B)
2013 RATE LAND AND SEA IN PATAGONIA US$3780 per person -double (not including airfare) using Hotel Serrano LOW SEASON RATE LAND AND SEA IN PATAGONIA US$3967 per person -double (not including airfare) using Hotel Serrano. HIGH SEASONFor Acropolis deck please add US$140 pp/dbl; For Parthenon add US$240 pp/dbl; For Olympus deck 340 pp/dbl. For Junior Suite add US$450 pp/dbl AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED.
Sample airfare via LAN AIRLINES:
From Miami US$1200-1350; New York $1300-1,450; Los Angeles $1400-1,550
Sample add-ons from other USA cities (to the Miami sample airfare): Add $300 from CHI, CLE, DEN, DTT, LAX, RDU, SFO and ZONE 4,5,6; add $250 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA and ZONE 1; add $350 from DFW, HOU, MSY and ZONE 2,3 - SEE ZONE CHART AT THE END OF PAGE.
Including: Daily breakfast. · Hotel accommodations with room taxes and service charges. 3 nights Cruise Double B-Atenas deck, 3 nights at hotel Rio Serranno with all meals, excursions, open bar, WI-FI. One night in Santiago at hotel Crown Plaza. ·Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides. Transfers on arrival and departure including baggage handling and tips to airport porters·
Not Included: Airfare. Airport departure taxes from USA and any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. First time entrance fee to Chile of $160.00 each and when departing Chile US$30.00 airport tax (subject to change)
LOW SEASON: Sep/Oct/Nov/until the Skorpios departure of Dec.15, 2012. Then Mar/Apr 2013 HIGH SEASON: December 22, 2012 to Feb.23, 2013
9 days/7 nights
Daily Departures
Day 1 USA-SANTIAGO Depart from U.S.A for Santiago, Capital of Chile. Overnight flight via LAN Airlines.
Day 2 SANTIAGO Arrive in Santiago and transfer to the deluxe hotel Sheraton or Marriot. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes.
Day 3 SANTIAGO Full day tour Viña del Mar-Valparaiso Leave the metropolitan area heading towards the Pacific Ocean Coast traveling across the Curacavi and Casablanca Valleys where you can admire all the Central Valley vineyard. Then arrive to Valparaíso, declared World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Famous for its buildings constructed on the hill slopes and its ancient funiculars, a spectacular panoramic view of the city and the harbor is observed from the Mirador 21 de Mayo. Afterward, we will visit the Garden City: Viña del Mar the most famous and visited beach in the Central Coast, with its beautiful parks and gardens. Yearly, this city hosts the well known Vina del Mar Song Festival. Mid-afternoon return to Santiago. Hotel Marriott or Sheraton (B)
Day 4 SANTIAGO-PUNTA ARENAS-PUERTO NATALES-REMOTA Transfer to the airport for flight to Punta Arenas, then by bus a four hour ride to Puerto Natales and finally arrive at the deluxe Hotel Remota. (B,D)
Day 5, 6, 7 HOTEL REMOTA This beautiful hotel is located in Puerto Natales, about 3-4 hours from Punta Arenas. It has 72 spacious double rooms, 344 ft2 each, including a private bath. Every room may add an optional bed for a child up to 12 years old. The Remota Spa, called SPOT (Total Leisure room), has a heated infinity pool, the largest in the region and its design has been subject in professional journals. The spa is based on the architecture of a Finish sauna, including an outdoor jacuzzi and a massage parlor run by a specialized massage therapist. The sum of all these features makes this great building a unique place to stay.Every day -the tour guides will explain the activities plan for the next day so you can pick and choose your excursion. The hotel includes all meals and all excursions, offering different activities each day from soft to strenuous hiking...you will pick and choose your own activities. See description of hotel & excursions here. (B,L,D)
Day 8 PAINE-PUERTO NATALES-PUNTA ARENAS-SANTIAGO Transfer by car four hours to the airport for your flight to Santiago with immediate transfer to hotel Sheraton or Marriot. (B)
Day 9 SANTIAGO- U.S.A Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles. (B) . Optional extension to the rest of Chile available upon request
LAND TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: Hotel accommodations for 7 nights with room taxes and service charges. Daily Buffet breakfast (B) and meals as specified in itinerary (Remota includes all meals). Transfers to/from airport and hotels. Ground transportation from Punta Arenas to Remota . English speaking tour guides. Tips to airport and hotel porters. Local airfare Santiago-Punta Arenas-Santiago
NOT INCLUDED: AIRFARES. Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$160 to enter Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA (usually included in your airline ticket) and Chile US$30.00.
Average temperature High/Low: Jan. 72-53%; Feb. 75-54%; Mar. 71-50%; Apr. 69-46%; May 61-41%; Jun. 55-36%; Jul. 57-36%; Aug. 60-40%; Sep. 61-40%; Oct. 67-45%; Nov. 70-48%; Dec. 70-52%
2013 LAND/TOUR COST
AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED.
Children rate: Sharing room with parents
Sample airfare via LAN AIRLINES: From Miami US$1200-1350; New York $1300-1,450; Los Angeles $1400-1,550
Sample add-ons from other USA cities (to the Miami sample airfare): Add $300 from CHI, CLE, DEN, DTT, LAX, RDU, SFO and ZONE 4,5,6; add $250 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA and ZONE 1; add $350 from DFW, HOU, MSY and ZONE 2,3 - SEE ZONE CHART AT THE END OF PAGE.
DEPOSITS: 25% of total cost FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure. INSURANCE: Cost for this program is $407-579...for further information about insurance please click Insurance
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