DAY
01 SANTIAGO
Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel of
your choice.
In the afternoon traditional city tour visiting
the best of Santiago de Chile.
Overnight in Santiago.
DAY
02 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
03 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
04 SANTIAGO – PUERTO MONTT – PUERTO
VARAS
After breakfast, transfer to airport to take a flight
to Puerto Montt. Arrival and transfer to hotel.
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. From here we continue to Puerto Varas,
where the Philippi Hill, the lakeshore and the downtown
areas will be visited. The last point of this tour
is the Iglesia de los Jesuitas ( Jesuits Order Church
) with Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno Volcano as
a backdrop. You will return to your hotel later
in the evening.
Overnight in Puerto Varas.
DAY
05 PUERTO VARAS
Breakfast. Free day.
Overnight in Puerto Varas.
DAY 06 PUERTO VARAS - PEULLA - BARILOCHE
Breakfast. 08:30 am departure from Puerto Varas
known as the "City of Roses" to
Petrohué, bordering Lake LLanquihue with
a fantastic view of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes.
Visit to Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
which features Petrohué Falls. Free time
to stroll around, after which we depart for Peulla,
sailing through Lake
Todos Los Santos enjoying an even more spectacular
view of the Osorno Volcano and Puntiagudo and Tronador
Peaks. We arrive at Peulla, an ecological town,
paradise for nature lovers. Departure by bus to
Puerto Frías. After Chilean customs control
we cross the Andes Mountain Range at approx. 976
meters above sea level and continue down the winding
road that leads to Puerto Frías (Argentine
customs control). Cruise on Lake Frías to
Puerto Alegre. A short bus ride takes us to Puerto
Blest where we sail a catamaran to Puerto Pañuelo.
Upon arrival, we board the bus that will take you
on the last stretch to Bariloche, Argentina, a city
that beckons tourists all-year round with its wide
variety of ski resorts, shops, hotels, restaurants
and entertaining nightlife.
Overnight in Bariloche.
DAY
07 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
08 BARILOCHE – BUENOS AIRES
Breakfast. Transfer from the Hotel to the airport
in Bariloche
Arrival to Buenos Aires and transfer from the airport.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.
DAY
09 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 10 BUENOS
AIRES
Breakfast. Free day.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.
DAY 11 BUENOS
AIRES-RETURN TO YOUR COUNTRY
Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to airport.
End of our service.