Itinerary
CHILE EXPRESS, NORTH & PATAGONIA TOUR 10 DAYS AND 09 NIGHTS
Day 01: SANTIAGO:
Reception at Santiago's airport and transfer to the Hotel. Afternoon tour around Santiago, visiting the city's most outstanding attractions, including a walking tour downtown visiting the "Plaza de Armas", the Cathedral, Ahumada Boulevard and the Government Palace "La Moneda" (outside). Then, by vehicle, visit the main avenues of old Santiago, crossing the bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista and drive up San Cristobal Hill, for a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the Andes Mountain Range. After this, the tour will take you to the modern part of Santiago, including its chic neighborhoods, shopping and financial centers. Return to the hotel.
Overnight at the selected Hotel. ()
Day 02: SANTIAGO- Viña del Mar - ValparaÃso - SANTIAGO:
Breakfast in the Hotel. In the morning depart from the hotel and travel through the Casablanca and Curacavi valleys. On arrival at the Pacific coast, visit the beaches of Las Salinas, and Reñaca and continue to Viña del Mar, known as the garden city for its beautiful parks and floral displays.. In the afternoon, continue to ValparaÃso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where stairways and old funicular lifts lead up to the 44 hills on which the city is built. Dating back to the XVI century, the architecture of this quirky town is attractive and eclectic. Afternoon return to Santiago.
Overnight at the selected Hotel. (B)
Day 03: SANTIAGO - CALAMA - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA - Moon Valley:
Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to the airport in time to board flight to Calama. Reception at Calama airport and transfer to the village of San Pedro de Atacama through the Domeyko mountain range and the Salt Mountain range. In the afternoon, visit the Salt Mountain, Marte Valley (also called Death Valley) and Moon Valley to admire the spectacular sunset reflected on this wonderful landscape - nature's own light show. Return to the hotel.
Overnight at the selected Hotel. (B)
Day 04: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA - Atacama Salt Flat - Toconao - Altiplanic Lagoons - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA:
Breakfast in the hotel. We will start by visiting the Atacama Salt Flat which is Chiles biggest Salt Flat and among one of the largest in the world. Here we will find laguna Chaxa where three different species of flamingoes live and breed. We will also have the chance of visiting the picturesque village of Toconao where the most important attraction is the Bell Tower constructed in the classical atacamenian way. After this we will visit the village of Socaire and the altiplanic lagoons of Meñique and Miscanti located at 4.500 meters above sea level (14.850 feet above sea level). This area is a part of the "Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos" (Flamingos National Reserve). These lagoons are surrounded by impressive volcanoes that were formed when the Andes Mountain Range rose from the sea through millions of years of evolution.
Overnight at the selected Hotel. (B)
Day 05: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA- Tatio Geysers -SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA - CALAMA - SANTIAGO:
Early departure from the hotel (4.00 AM) to the Geysers del Tatio. Breakfast box in the Geysers before a gentle guided walk around the geothermal field with observation of the natural phenomenon of the steam columns which are viewed at their best as the sun rises over the Andes Mountains. Return to San Pedro with spectacular views of the Torcopuri y Sairecabur volcanoes. On returning to San Pedro, time for lunch and we suggest visiting the market in San Pedro. In the afternoon transfer to Calama airport to board fight to Santiago. Upon your arrival transfer to the Hotel located at the Airport Area.
Overnight at the selected Hotel. (B)
Day 06: SANTIAGO -PUNTA ARENAS - PUERTO NATALES:
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Santiago Airport for your flight to Punta Arenas. Upon your arrival, reception and transfer to the Bus Terminal for your regular line bus ride heading Puerto Natales. Upon your arrival to Puerto Natales, reception and transfer to the selected hotel.
Overnight at the selected hotel. (B)
Day 07: PUERTO NATALES - (Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers) - PUERTO NATALES:
Breakfast in the hotel. Full day excursion with lunch included. Early in the morning sail from Puerto Natales visiting the beautiful Ultima Esperanza Fjord and after a 3-hour navigation arrival to the thousand-year-old glacier of Mount Balmaceda, habitat of cormorants and sea lions. At the end of the fjord disembark and walk approximately 1 kilometer (3/4 mile) on a path through the middle of a wonderful native forest to the foot of the Glacier Serrano and from there, admire this huge natural wonder. Then on the way back we will stop in Estancia Perales for a typical lunch before returning to Puerto Natales in the afternoon.
Overnight at the selected Hotel (B/L)
Day 08: PUERTO NATALES - Torres del Paine National Park - PUERTO NATALES:
Breakfast in the hotel. Full day excursion with lunch included, visiting Torres del Paine National Park. Departure from Puerto Natales. The journey continues through steppes and Patagonia scrub, full of abundant wild life and herds of sheep, up to Torres del Paine National Park declared world heritage by UNESCO. In the park, a large variety of native fauna especially large herds of guanacos can be observed. Visit the Salto Grande of the Pehoe River, with the impressive mountain massif of Torres del Paine in the background. Then visit to Lake Pehoe, Lake Grey, from where you will see the Grey Glacier in the distance. Return to Puerto Natales in the evening.
Overnight at the selected Hotel. (B/L)
Day 09: PUERTO NATALES - PUNTA ARENAS - SANTIAGO:
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the bus station to board a regular service bus that goes to Punta Arenas airport to board the flight to Santiago. In Santiago reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the selected Hotel. (B)
Day 10: SANTIAGO:
Breakfast in the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to your next destination. (B)
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Notes:
. Passengers must arrive in Santiago on the above mentioned dates.
. Prices do not include air tickets neither airport taxes.
. Lodging in Standard room.
. Program in regular service sharing with other passengers available in Spanish / English, Italian, French, German, with the exception of transfer Punta Arenas /Puerto Natales / Punta Arenas (In local bus line). And transfer Calama -San Pedro de Atacama - Calama in Sib Service with driver only.
. Navigation Balmaceda Serrano Glacier is with Spanish-English speaking guide assistance. Service is S.I.B.
. Balmaceda Serrano navigation is subject to weather conditions
. Meals as detailed in the previous itinerary:
. B= Breakfast L= Lunch D= Dinner
. Meals include a soft drink.
The rate does not include:
. Meals not indicated in the program, drinks, tips, extras, domestic flights and airport taxes.
. Early Check In or late Check out.
IMPORTANT:
. Program could be change according to flight itineraries, climate conditions, or in order to provide a better service
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