* The price includes transfer hotel to airport in Santi- ago de Chile, economy class flight Santiago de Chile – Punta Arenas, incl. current taxes and charges, transfer with English-speaking driver from Punta Arenas airport to Puerto Natales to pier in Punta Arenas, 3 overnights at Hotel Remota incl. full board and beverages with the meals, two full day excursions lead by an English-speak- ing guide, use of spa, heated swimming pool and hot tubs. The overnight in Santiago before the start of this tour is part of your Antarctica voyage. All excursions are subject to weather conditions. Not included: Drinks outside the included meals, gratuities. Booking code: CENPUQ1
ATACAMA DESERT 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
rugged landscape with a chance to see Magellan os- triches, birds and of course sheep and with a little luck some lonely condor tracing circles in the sky. Be wel- comed at Hotel Remota. The rest of the day is at leisure followed by dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Puerto Natales/Torres del Paine An early start takes you on a full-day excursion to Tor- res del Paine National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage biosphere. See herds of sheep and native guanacos and notice the rugged snow-capped Torres del Paine moun- tains towering in the background. We visit Torres del Paine from one extreme end to the other by van, passing by different lookout points. At Lake Grey can see huge icebergs along the shore and even the Glacier Grey in the distance. Return to Puerto Natales in the evening. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Puerto Natales/Ultima Esperanza Fjord A three-hours catamaran cruise from Puerto Natales to Ultima Esperanza Fjord takes you through stunning Patagonian scenery to the 1,000 year-old Balmaceda glacier, home to cormorants and sea lions. A short walk takes you to the foot of the Serrano Glacier, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and walls of ice. Return trip to Pu- erto Natales, where the rest of the day is at your leisure. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Puerto Natales/Punta Arenas Enjoy the landscape passing by during your transfer back to the pier in Punta Arenas. From £1572pp*
Join us to the Atacama Desert, the world’s driest desert starting from Santiago de Chile and explore the area around San Pedro de Atacama, the main cultural cen- tre of the Atacama region. This tour is available as post extension programme (in combination with MS Fram voyage CENFRWOR1706 also as pre programme).
Day 1: Santiago/Calama/San Pedro de Atacama – Moon Valley Transfer from your hotel in Santiago de Chile to the airport and morning flight to Calama. From here you will be taken to San Pedro de Atacama, your final destination and an oasis in the middle of the desert. San Pedro is a small village with narrow alleys and traditional adobe houses, known as the archaeological capital of Chile. Evening excursion to the Moon Valley, declared a Sanc- tuary of Nature and Natural Monument. Climb the Duna Mayor (Major Dune) which provides a beautiful view of the Cordillera de la Sal, the Valley of Death and the Salt Flats, among many other sights with the dramatic sun- set on the background. Return to the hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight.
Day 2: San Pedro de Atacama - Tulor and Quitor archaeological sites Morning departure towards the archaeological site of Tulor - the oldest vestige and first human settlement in the Atacama Salt Flat, that has been miraculously preserved. It is known as the “Cradle of the Likan Antai culture” dating back 2,000 years. Next, visit Pukará de Quitor. This stone defensive fortress from the 12th century was attacked by the Spanish conquistador Francisco de Aguirre in 1540, restored in 1981 and then declared a National Monument. A tasting of typical products will be served during the excursion. Return to San Pedro de Atacama and afternoon at leisure. Dinner on own and overnight.
Day 4: Santiago Breakfast and end of your extension programme. From £1289pp* * The price includes one night incl. breakfast at hotel in Santiago de Chile, two nights in San Pedro de Atacama, incl. breakfast, return flight Santiago de Chile to Calama, incl. current van/taxi airport transfers in Santiago and Calama/San Pedro, two half day and one full day ex- cursion, English-speaking guide during excursions. All excursions are subject to weather conditions. Not included: The first hotel night in Santiago de Chile (except in combination with MS Fram voyage CENFRANT1705 on 10 Mar 2018), drinks, lunch, dinner, gratuities. Booking code: CENCJC2PRE/CENCJC2POST
Day 3: San Pedro de Atacama/Calama/Santiago – El Tatio Geysers Early morning excursion to the El Tatio Geysers, located at a height of 4,300 m above sea level and at approx. 89 km from San Pedro de Atacama. The geothermal field has close links to the volcanic activity in the zone and consists of huge steam columns. Intense sulphur odours and pools of boiling water and mud make this place seem like the initiation of life. Watch for families of vicuñas and maybe even foxes and Andean ostrich. Stop at Puritama, famous for its hot pools, where the warm water flows through the rocks. After a day of intense un- winding, return to your hotel to fresh up and have time for an own lunch before the afternoon transfer to Calama. Late afternoon back to Santiago de Chile, followed by a transfer to your hotel. Dinner on own and overnight.
EXTEND YOUR STAY
MONTEVIDEO - NH Montevideo Columbia
The hotel is located amid the neo-classical and art deco structures of Montevideo’s Ciudad Vieja (Old Town), close to the beach and several sites. Guests can choose from 136 rooms with free Wi-Fi, the hotel offers a fitness area, sauna, Jacuzzi and solarium. The restaurant Portón Nuevo offers its guest an inter- national cuisine as well as a stunning look over the ocean. Drinks can be enjoyed at the bar. From £73pp twin* From £145 single* The price is per person in a twin or single room incl. breakfast
SANTIAGO DE CHILE – Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center
This fine hotel with 379 rooms lies within walking distance to famous sites like Pablo Neruda’s house, the Parque Metropolitan Zoo or San Christóbal Hill. Those who want to spend some money in Santiago will find some of the district’s best shopping oppor- tunities nearby. The hotel’s own gourmet restaurant El Cid has been acclaimed by culinary journalists to be one of Santiago’s best restaurants. From £91pp twin* From £174 single* The price is per person in a twin or single room incl. breakfast
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