Itinerary
SANTIAGO & PATAGONIA TOUR (With lodging in Puerto Natales) 7 DAYS AND 6 NIGHTS
.Ask for prices for special Seasons (Christmas, New Year and Holydays)
Day 01: Santiago
Transfer airport / hotel in Santiago
Pm: Panoramic City Tour:
Tour around Santiago visiting the city's most outstanding attractions, including the main square "Plaza de Armas", Santiago's Cathedral, the Government Palace "La Moneda" in the civic centre. Then, the trip continues by the main avenues of the old Santiago, crossing the bohemian neighbourhood of Bellavista driving up the San Cristobal Hill, for a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the Andes Mountain Range. Descend and travel on direction to the neighbourhoods of Vitacura and Las Condes, the modern commercial districts and great places for shopping. The tour ends with a visit to the artisan village of "Los Graneros del Alba", where artisans can be seen at work, having plenty of time to walk around or do some shopping. Return to the hotel
Overnight.
Day 02: F/day wine tour in Maipo & Cachapoal valleys
Departure toward Santa Rita winery, located in the Maipo valley, the region of Chile's choicest vintages, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling. Chile's best selling label Santa Rita 120, was named after 120 revolutionaries were hidden in the cellars by the vineyard owner, a fervent independent. This lovely hillside vineyard is parts of which are a national monument, overlooks lovely homes and a colonial church. This vineyard holds a mansion dated from 1880 with a nice rose garden inside, a chapel and a subterranean cellar, all of which are still intact and worthy of visiting. Then the trip continue toward Alto Cachapoal valley, here Anakena winery invites you to discover the secrets of winemaking and to enjoy a unique experience in Alto Cachapoal. Situated only 1 hour and 20 minutes from Santiago, our boutique vineyard is open to the public every day of the year (except for December 25th and January 1st). Visitors are able to explore the stunning vineyards lying at the foot of the Andes and winery of architectural prominence. After a lunch menu at the restaurant of one of this vineyards, return to Santiago
Overnight. (L)
Day 03: F/day Viña del Mar & Valparaiso
Driving towards the central coast crossing the most beautiful and fertile valleys of Curacavà and Casablanca. Upon arriving in Valparaiso, a port christianized 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. Inside the plaza is the Monument a los Héroes de Iquique, a memorial for those killed during the War of the Pacific. Just beyond this is Muelle Prat, the pier complete with small crafts market. Then, visit La Sebastiana, a poet Pablo Neruda's homes-turned-museums, and 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. Lunch included in one of the local restaurant, the perfect opportunity to sample the port's famously fresh fish and seafood. Later in Viña del Mar we will be able to admire its beaches and modern buildings, as well as the well-kept parks and gardens which give this city the pseudonymous of "garden city". Among these parks is Quinta Vergara, internationally known for its musical festival held every year and also for its palace and school of fine arts. Afternoon return to Santiago.
Overnight. (L)
Day 04: Transfer to the airport on time to board your next flight
Punta Arenas Reception at the airport in Punta Arenas and transfer to the hotel located in Puerto Natales, distance 254 kms north from Punta Arenas (3 hrs driving)
(Note: For passengers by SIB, the transfer will be provided by public Bus plus the transfers to/from bus station)
Puerto Natales Overnight.
Day 05: F/day navigation to Balmaceda-Serrano glaciers (SIB)
Transfer to the pier to embark at 7:40 Am in a local boat and start the navigation crossing the Ultima Esperanza Sound. On the way sea lions, swans and unique fauna can be seen. Arrival to Balmaceda Mountain where the glacier of this mount can be admired. Then, continue towards Serrano Glacier. Here a 15 minutes hike up to the north slope of this mount to take good shots of this fabulous glacier. Typical lunch barbecue in a local Estancia and back trip to Puerto Natales and transfer to the hotel
Overnight. (L)
Day 06: F/day Torres del Paine national park
Departure toward the National Park with a stop en route at the Milodon Cave where a replica of this prehistoric herbivorous can be admired. The Milodon lived in this area 12,000 years ago and some remains of this prehistoric animal were found in this cave. Then, a short stop in Cerro Castillo border, where passengers can enjoy cafeteria services (on their own). Then, arrival to the park by the sector of Sarmiento lake and following the route, can observe the lakes Nordenskjold and Pehoé, accompanied by groups of guanacos and ñandúes. The road continues with a hike of 10 minutes, where it is possible to discover the beautiful Salto Grande, then Pehoé lake with a magnificent view of the Cuernos del Paine ending in the area of Grey Glacier with a beautiful walking between forests of lengas and the imposing ice floes of Grey Glacier. Lunch menu in a local restaurant or lunch box en route. In the afternoon, the back trip will be by the Amarga Lagoon sector with a real spectacle with foxes and condors in their habit with a beautiful panoramic view of the Paine towers. Arrival to your hotel at 8 pm app.
Overnight. (L)
Day 07:
Transfer to the Cancha Carrera border (Argentine side) where your local operator in Argentine will be waiting for you to provide the transfer to El Calafate.
(Note: For passengers by SIB, the transfer will be provided by
public Bus to El Calafate including the transfer to bus station)
End of our services
Included
Include:
PRV: Transfers and excursions are in private service, except the wine tours into the wineries, the boat trip that operate in regular service (SIB)
SIB: Transfers are in private service and the excursions by coach (SIB)
Transfer Punta Arenas / Puerto Natales and Puerto Natales / El calafate, by public bus, no guide included
- English-Spanish speaking guide assistance on transfers and excursions
- Lodging on standard room or as mentioned in the quotation, buffet breakfast included
Day 01 / 04: 3 nights lodging in Santiago, buffet breakfast included (B)
Day 04 / 07: 3 nights lodging in Puerto Natales, buffet breakfast included (B)
- Tip to porters at hotels and airport
- All entrance fees on tours
- Meals duly specified in the program:
B = Breakfast L = Lunch or Box lunch D = Dinner
Do not include:
- Early check-in or Late check-out
- Extra transfers, excursions or meals not mentioned in the program
- Air tickets and airport taxes
- 19% tax. All foreigner non resident in Chile are tax exempt.
Just in case of no-show the hotels will collect the room rates plus 19% tax.
Notes:
- Museums and Graneros El Alba Craft market are closed on Monday
- The wineries to be visited are subject to confirm at the time of the reservation is made. In case one of them cannot confirm the booking, the wine tour will be provided in a similar winery
- The navigation to Balmaceda and Serrano (SIB) operates daily from September through April. From May through August, operates only on Saturdays or Sunday or any day with a minimum of 10 paying passengers
Important:
- Rates valid for individual passengers at leisure, rates do not apply for groups or passengers traveling for business purpose or attending a seminar , congress, etc.
- In Santiago, during high season (Fair and congress periods), specially on March, April, October and November, the flat rates are subject to change without previous notice, to be reconfirmed at the time of booking
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