DAY
01 BUENOS AIRES
Arrival to Buenos Aires and transfer from
the airport to the Hotel.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.
DAY 02 BUENOS AIRES
Breakfast. The Argentine capital boasts
a population of 8 million. A city tour takes
you to the Plaza de Mayo (main square) for
a view of the Cathedral and the Casa Rosada
(Presidential Palace). Then drive along
9 de Julio Avenue, the widest street in
the world, with its much-photographed Obelisk
and Colon Theater, then continue to San
Telmo, Recoleta and finally, to the colorful
Boca District.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.
DAY 03 BUENOS AIRES
Breakfast. Free day.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.
DAY
04 BUENOS AIRES-Bariloche
Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to airport.
Arrival in Bariloche an transfer to the
airport
Overnight in Bariloche.
DAY 05 Bariloche
Breakfast. The "Small Circuit "
is a 62-km tour around Bariloche. Starting
at the Civic Center, the tour drives west
along Bustillos Ave., circling around Lake
Nahuel Huapi and Lake Moreno. Stopping at
beaches, coves and Campanario Hill where
a cable car takes you up to a panoramic
lookout point. Afternoon free.
Overnight in Bariloche.
DAY 06 Bariloche - Andes Lakes crossing
- Peulla
Breakfast. We leave the hotel at 06:30am
to start the Lakes Crossing. We travel on
a bus to Puerto Pañuelo where we
board El Condor Catamaran and sail the long
and narrow Blest Arm of Lake Nahuel Huapi.
We continue on another bus ride to Puerto
Alegrewhich bordering the Frías River
for a 3-kilometer stretch. On board the
Caleuche or the Dalca motorboat we sail
Lake Frías for 15 minutes. Here we'll
have our first glimpse of Mt. Tronador.
Upon arrival at Puerto Frías we clear
Argentine customs and proceed on a bus through
lush Andean vegetation to the Vicente Pérez
Rosales Pass and then 29 kms. to the Chilean
customs at Peulla. After customs, it is
only a short ride to Peulla Hotel (lunch
optional in Peulla Hotel).
Accommodation at the hotel
in Peulla.
DAY 07 Paulla - Puerto Varas
Breakfast. Afternoon, we continue our journey
and board the Lagos Andinos Catamaran and
set out to cross the waters of Lake Todos
Los Santos. On our trip we will be able
to view Mt. Puntiagudo and the impressive
Osorno Volcano. We arrive to Petrohué
and during our trip to Puerto Varas we stopover
for a visit at the magnificent Petrohué
Falls.
(entrance fee approx USD 5).
Arrival in Puerto Varas 7:00pm.
Accommodation at the hotel in Puerto Varas.
Day 08 Puerto Varas - Santiago
Breakfast. transfer to airport
to take a flight to Santiago, but before
a City tour of Puerto Montt, visiting the
Plaza de Armas (main square) and the Cathedral.
You will be taken to the Mirador (viewing
platform) for a view of the Reloncaví
Estuary and the city before continuing to
Pelluco Beach. After crossing the Chinquihue
district we will visit Angelmó, a
typical fishing cove renowned for its seafood.
There is also an attractive street market
with local handicrafts. after to the airport.
Transfer from the airport to the Hotel in
Santiago.
In the afternoon traditional
city tour visiting the best of Santiago
de Chile.
Lodging in Santiago.
DAY 09 Santiago
Breakfast. Half Day - Vineyard Visit to
Concha y Toro.
Viña Concha y Toro (Concha y Toro
Winery ). Chile's wines have soared in international
reputation and some of the country's best-known
wines are produced at the Concha y Toro
Winery in the village of Pirque, southeast
of Santiago. Established in 1883, Chile's
largest winery is often ignored by the majority
of foreign visitors to Santiago. Surrounded
by seemingly endless fields of vines and
blessed with spectacular views of the Andes,
this is one of the most beautiful locations
in the Santiago Valley. It is here that
such internationally recognized brands as
Casillera del Diablo and Don Melchor (both
award-winners) are produced.
Overnight in Santiago.
DAY 10 Santiago - VALPARAISO
VIÑA DEL MAR
Breakfast. In the morning we will start
out on our visit to the picturesque city
of Valparaiso, located 120 kilometers (almost
75 miles) from Santiago. During the trip
we will enjoy impressive views of the valleys
of Curacaví and Casablanca with their
famous vineyards. Valparaiso is rich in
local architecture that has inspired artists
and poets and was declared a part of World
Cultural Heritage.
Once in Valparaiso, we will be charmed by
its colorful houses, hills and cable cars.
We will make a stopover at the lookout point
of the Mirador 21 de Mayo, one of the many
in the city where you will have one of the
most magnificent views over the bay of Valparaiso.
We will continue on to the neighboring city
of Viña del Mar, one of the most
important beach resorts in Chile and South
America. The sea blends perfectly with beautiful
gardens and shady streets in this jewel
of the Pacific, also known as the Garden
City. It is located 9 kilometers (about
6 miles) northwest of Valparaiso and offers
all types of attractions for visitors and
locals alike. Free time for lunch at Reñaca
Beach (not included in tour), a short drive
from Viña del Mar. Return to Santiago
and your hotel.
Overnight in Santiago.
DAY 11 Santiago
After breakfast, transfer to airport to
take a flight to your country.
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