Andean Circuit

CIRCUITO ANDINO (9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS)

DAY 1 SANTIAGO

Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon departure for a comprehensive city tour of Santiago. We will start the tour at the San Francisco Church, which was built between 1572 and 1618. Then we will continue West visiting the horseracing course, which is considered one of the most beautiful courses in South America. We will then pass the Palacio de la Moneda, current seat of government, the Plaza de Armas, where we will see important National Monuments, such as the Iglesia Catedral, Main Post Office, and the city hall. We will continue our trip going to the Cerro Santa Lucía , where the city was founded in 1541. We will then cross the Mapocho River and then pass through different residential districts giving us an overview of the city. Overnight.

DAY 2 SANTIAGO - VALPARAISO - VIÑA DEL MAR - SANTIAGO

Breakfast at the hotel. On the trip to Valparaíso, we can observe the variety of scenery and vegetation in the Curacaví and Casablanca valleys, as well as the coastal mountains. Arriving to Valparaíso, the main commercial port of Chile, we will see clusters of houses built along the hills. On one of the hills is La Sebastiana, the former home of the Nobel Prize winning poet, Pablo Neruda, which houses a wide collection of his bric a brac. We will pass the National Congress building and then drive along Pedro Montt Avenue, from where we can see the Italian Park, Victoria Square, and the Cathedral. On the Avenida Brasil we will see the British Arch, the Regional Government Building and the statue to Lord Cochrane. After this, we will pass through the Chinese Quarter, the monument to the heroes of Iquique, Prat Quay, the historic elevators of the Port of Valparaíso, the former Customs House and the El Membrillo cove. We will visit the Playa Ancha Hill, the Municipal Stadium and the Navy School. We will then take the coastal road to Viña del Mar, also known as The Garden City. Places of interest are the Floral Clock, the Abarca Cove, the Arab Union Club, Wulff Castle, the Marga-Marga estuary, the Municipal Casino, Peru Avenue, Acapulco beach and Vergara Quay. Our trip continues along the coast passing the beaches of The Marines, as well as Las Salinas, Reñaca and Cochoa beaches and up to the sea-wolf viewing point. Stop for lunch (not included). We will then return to downtown Viña del Mar, where we will find the Francisco Vergara Square, the Municipal Theatre and Sucre Square. Return to the hotel in Santiago. Overnight. (B)

DAY 3 SANTIAGO - PUERTO MONTT / PUERTO VARAS

Reception at Puerto Montt Airport and transfer to the hotel in Puerto Varas. In the afternoon we will take a city tour of Puerto Montt, starting with a visit to the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. Then we will go to the top of one of the city's four hills for a panoramic view of Puerto Montt. Then we will visit the beach-resorts of Pelluco and Chinquihue, and on the way we will see the fish factories, Naval and Marine shipyards, and the handicraft market of Angelmó. Later, we will continue our journey to Puerto Varas also known as the City of Roses. Continuation along Costanera Avenue until we get to Puerto Chico, where we will see the houses of the first German pioneers. We will then return to the hotel. Overnight at Colonos del Sur. (B)

DAY 4 PUERTO VARAS

Breakfast at the Hotel. Day at leisure. We suggest to take an optional excursion to the city of Frutillar, well known for its German influence or to Chiloe Island a mystical archipelago and one of the most fascinating places in Chile. Overnight. (B)

DAY 5 PUERTO VARAS - PEULLA

Breakfast at the hotel. At the specified time we will take the regular Lake Crossing service to Peulla. We will drive along the edge of Lake Llanquihue, near the Calbuco volcano, and then enter the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, from where we will be able to see the majesty of the Osorno volcano, the waterfalls of Petrohué River and Lake Todos los Santos. We will sail the beautiful emerald-coloured waters of this lake where you will be able to appreciate the shore bordered by native forests, mountains, volcanoes, hills and waterfalls. Arrival to Peulla, a little mountain village situated on the eastern shore of Lake Todos los Santos. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Peulla. (B, D)

DAY 6 PEULLA - BARILOCHE

Breakfast at the hotel. We continue our journey to San Carlos de Bariloche. We will cross the Vicente Pérez Rosales border point, up to Lake Frías from where we will sail to Puerto Blest. After a short bus ride, we will continue sailing for the last part of our trip, crossing Lake Nahuel Huapi until we reach Puerto Pañuelo. We will then continue on to Bariloche by bus, leaving the passengers at the hotel in Bariloche. Overnight. (B)

DAY 7 BARILOCHE - BUENOS AIRES

After breakfast at the hotel, we will take a tour visiting the city, including Playa Bonita, from where we can see Huemul Island. Later on we will get to the foot of Campanario Hill where an option is to take the chair lift to the top of the hill, from where the spectacular beauty of the region can be appreciated. We then continue onto the peninsula of Llao-Llao where we will see the San Eduardo chapel, an architectural treasure. We will cross the bridge to La Angostura, which links Lakes Moreno, Nahuel and López Bay and arrive to Punto Panorámico, a natural balcony with views over Lake Moreno and the Llao-Llao peninsula. On the return trip we will go along the edge of the El Trebol Lagoon, arriving into the city along Bustillo Avenue. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport. Reception at Buenos Aires airport. Transfer to the hotel in Buenos Aires. Overnight. (B)

DAY 8 BUENOS AIRES

Breakfast at the hotel. Our half-day morning tour will begin with the Civic Centre, visiting the National Congress and May Square surrounded by Government House, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the city hall, and the Colon Theatre. We will then visit the barrio of San Telmo where you will be taken back in time, (Sundays include the Flea Market), and La Boca, home of the first Italian immigrants with its colourful architecture. We will then go to the residential area of Palermo. Finally, we will go to Recoleta, the city's most exclusive district, with its famous cemetery, boutiques, restaurants and side walk cafés. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening you will be taken to a restaurant for dinner with Tango Folk show. Overnight. (B, D)

DAY 9 BUENOS AIRES

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to the airport to board your departure flight. (B)

Rates

From USD922.00 INTERNATIONAL OR DOMESTIC FLIGHTS NOT INC.