CHILE TOUR
Atacama Desert
Chiloé Island
Magellanic penguins
Santiago
Flamingoes
del Tatio – a field of more than 80 active geysers. As we eat our boxed breakfast we’ll enjoy the breathtaking sight of steam rising from the ground as the sun comes up over the Andes.
En route back to San Pedro de Atacama we’ll stop at the picturesque village of Machuca, and in the afternoon we’ll fly back to Santiago for an overnight stay. DIEGO DE ALMAGRO PROVIDENCIA, SANTIAGO (3-STAR)
DAY 6 Puerto Varas Today we’re heading to Puerto Varas, a charming town on the shores of Lake Llanquihue founded by Swiss and German settlers in the 19th century. Known as the ‘city of roses’ thanks to its flower-lined streets, you’ll also see unmistakable German-style architecture during an included tour. We’ll ascend Calvario Hill for marvellous views of the lake and the Osorno Volcano. We’ll also visit Puerto Montt, the capital of the region, and the beach resorts of Pelluco and Chinquihue, before enjoying an included dinner in a local restaurant. CABANAS DEL LAGO, PUERTO VARAS (4-STAR)
DAY 7 Puerto Varas Take in more exceptional views of the lake and surrounding volcanoes today, but this time it will be from the water on a boat trip to Peulla. This ecological village is located within Vincente Pérez National Park, where we’ll have lunch after viewing the emerald-green waters of the Petrohué Falls and sailing on the Todos los Santos Lake (subject to weather conditions). CABANAS DEL LAGO, PUERTO VARAS (4-STAR)
DAY 8 Chiloé Island Today’s destination is Chiloé Island, just off the coast of Chile. After a ferry crossing we’ll step ashore to admire evergreen forests, more than 150 wooden churches, timber houses perched on stilts over the water and the 560-metre-long hanging bridge which connects the island to the Aucar islet. In
the fishing village of Tenaún we’ll visit the farmers’ fair and meet local people, who’ll invite us into their homes and share lunch with us. CABANAS DEL LAGO, PUERTO VARAS (4-STAR)
DAY 9 Punta Arenas Our tour continues as we fly to Punta Arenas. Chile’s southernmost city is where your exploration of Patagonia begins. DIEGO DE ALMAGRO, PUNTA ARENAS (3-STAR)
DAY 10 Puerto Natales We’ll start the day early with a visit to Magdalena Island. Our journey by boat takes us along the Strait of Magellan, following the same route as famous explorers including Sir Francis Drake, Charles Darwin and Hernando de Magallanes. On arrival at this designated national nature reserve, we’ll be greeted by a large and curious colony of Magellanic penguins – the population here is estimated at 60,000 pairs. This afternoon, we’ll travel by road to Puerto Natales. HOTEL COSTAUSTRALIS, PUERTO NATALES (4-STAR)
DAY 11 Torres del Paine Torres del Paine National Park is an area of spectacular natural beauty, home to granite peaks, sparkling lakes and glistening icebergs. On our full-day visit we’ll travel through Patagonia’s rugged steppe, home to many species of mammal including foxes, llama and even the rarely seen puma, with the Salto Grande waterfall and Pehoé and Grey Lakes among the scenic highlights. Our day ends with a visit to the Milodón Cave, where pre-historic animal remains were discovered in the 19th century. HOTEL COSTAUSTRALIS, PUERTO NATALES (4-STAR)
DAY 12 Balmaceda & Serrano glaciers An included excursion today takes us on a thrilling cruise on the Última Esperanza Sound. We’ll sail through exceptional scenery to view the
1,000-year-old Balmaceda glacier, where we might spot cormorants and sea lions. We’ll disembark for a short walk to the foot of the Serrano glacier, which is a remarkable sight, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and thick walls of ice. Lunch at a cattle ranch rounds off our trip. HOTEL COSTAUSTRALIS, PUERTO NATALES (4-STAR)
DAY 13 Santiago After breakfast we’ll transfer to the airport and fly back to Santiago.
DIEGO GE ALMAGRO PROVIDENCIA, SANTIAGO (3-STAR)
DAY 14 Isla Negra A full day of exploration begins with a visit to La Sebastiana, former home of the Chilean Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda and now a museum. Here we’ll see a fascinating collection which includes ship figureheads, preserved insects and manuscripts. Next we explore the coastal city of Valparaiso, where we’ll enjoy lunch before we head to Viña del Mar – the ‘Garden City’. Our tour includes sights such as the unique Flower Clock, the Municipal Casino and pretty Wulff Castle, which juts out to the sea from a rocky outcrop.
DIEGO GE ALMAGRO PROVIDENCIA, SANTIAGO (3-STAR)
DAYS 15 & 16 Santiago to UK We’ll transfer to the airport on day 15 for our flight back to the UK, arriving on day 16.
Altitude: This tour travels to altitudes around 8,000 feet, a height at which you may begin to feel the effects of altitude sickness. This should not be a problem, although everyone has to take it easy. If you suffer from high blood pressure, respiratory conditions, or have other concerns, please consult a doctor before you book this holiday.
Please note: We want you to get the most from your holiday with us please be advised this tour requires a good degree of physical fitness and is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
ADD-ON
Easter Island 4 nights from £1299
Spend three nights on Easter Island, an intriguing destination covering roughly 64 square miles in the South Pacifi c Ocean. During your stay we include two full days of exploration including visits to the iconic giant stone fi gures, or moai, that the island is famous for. You will also stay in Santiago for one night
Available on all dates. Price is a supplement to the quoted holiday price. You will be accompanied by a Tour Manager.
Holiday ref: SLCCA DEPARTURE DATES
For all dates, prices and regional fl ight options, see latest price guide. Holiday ref: SLCC
2017 Heathrow 9 Oct 13 Nov 2018 Heathrow 12 Feb 5 Mar
Flights with LATAM Airlines or similar scheduled airline. Transfer time is approx. 40 mins. Flight timings and hotels are subject to change and will be confi rmed in your fi nal documents.
Please have passport details ready when booking 151
Serrano Glacier
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