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CHILE Welcome to Chile As legends reveal, when God created the world, He saved a little piece of every continent to form this beautiful southern country. Come to Chile to enjoy splendid ski slopes, astound in the mysteries of Easter Island, Patagonia, impressive glaciers, mountains, beaches, rivers, lakes, forest and the world’s most arid desert. Countless natural wonders are awaiting for you in Chile. Come join us to discover one of the most beautiful countries in the world !!
CHOOSE ONE OF OUR EXCITING PROGRAMS TO CHILE !
Easter
Island -Rapa Nui Patagonia
-Torres del Paine & Explora The Lake District 8 days/6 nights....Visiting Santiago, Puerto Montt, Lake Todos Los Santos....Osorno Unbelievable Chile 14 days/12 nights .... P.Montt, P.Natales, Torres del Paine, Atacama desert, and more.......... Atacama Desert-Explora New! 10 days/8 nights visiting Santiago and the Atacama Desert Australis
Cruises & Expeditions Double Patagonia 14 days.....Visiting Torres de Paine (Chile) and Perito Moreno (Argentina) Easter Island & Machu Picchu 14 days/13 nights -The most remote island on earth with the most beautiful archaeological site in the world.... Best of Argentina & Chile 14 days/12 nights....Santiago, Buenos Aires, P.Montt, Bariloche, Crossing of the Lakes... South America Capital Cities 8 days/6 nights....visiting Santiago & Buenos Aires ....
Extensions & Optionals in Chile Thermas de Puyuhuapi, Skorpios Cruises, San Pedro de Atacama, Catamaranes del Sur...
Antarctic Cruise
PLEASE BE ADVISE - The USA airport departure taxes, fuel surcharges and security...are going up every day.....some airlines are charging right now about $340 per person....we will advise you the exact cost at the time of placing reservations....
Easter Island
On the southeast side of the immense Pacific Ocean, surrounded by immeasurable distance of the sea, hides the most distant and remote inhabited island on earth. Here, 2,400 miles west of Chile, is one of the world’s great travel experiences. Get ready to explore Easter Island, 45 square miles of mind-boggling mystery that has defied explanation for centuries. In "Rapa Nui" Eye of the God- as it is known to natives, you will see great "towering stone-faced statues that stare out in eerie silence at the eternal sea. It was named Easter Island by its Dutch discoverer who found It on Easter Day in 1722.
9 days/ 7 night Departs Thursdays or Fridays via Lan Chile Airlines Day 01 - Thu. U.S.A- Santiago Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles for Santiago, Capital of Chile. (Add-ons available from
other USA cities, please see below) Day 02 - Fri. Santiago Arrive in Santiago and transfer to hotel selected. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. (AB) Day 03 - Sat. Santiago: At leisure to explore Santiago on your own, visit Vina & Valparaiso or take an optional excursion to Concha y Toro vineyards. (BB) Day 04 - Sun. Santiago-Easter Island: Meeting and transfer to your hotel for overnight. (B) Note. Maximun weight allow by the airline on this flight...20 kilos or 44 pounds. Day 05 - Mon. Easter Island A morning tour will begin with a visit to the archaeological zone of Tahai. There you will see the famous gigantic statues. From there, you will go to the local museum started by Father Sebastian Englert. The tour will proceed to Ahu Vinapu with its incredible stone walls similar to those built by the ancient Incas. The architecture of these walls is sometimes used as an argument to support the theory that the early islanders came from South America. In the afternoon, you will visit the archeological sites of Rano Kao, Orongo and Vinapu. Return to your hotel for overnight.(B) Day 06 - Tue. Easter Island Our full day tour will start with a visit to the ruins of Vaihu. From there, the tour will proceed to the Ranu Raraku volcano’s quarry which is the classical symbol of the island and original factory of the moai. The statues can be admired in the different stages of production, from carving in the rock to upright position and lying face down on their intended road to the platforms. Then you will continue to Ahu Tongariki, formerly the biggest platform on the island, which was destroyed by a tidal wave in 1960, and from there past La Perouse Bay to the beautiful archaeological zone of Anakena Beach where you will be served your pic-nic lunch next to the beach and near to Ahu Nau Nau. Retun to your Hotel via Vaitea Road (B). Day 07 - Wed. Easter Island Day at leisure to explore more sights on your own or take an optional excursion. (B). Day 08 - Thu. Easter Island-Santiago Transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago. Arrive and transfer to hotel selected. (B) Day 09 - Fri. Santiago- U.S.A : Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, N.York or L Angeles (see add-ons from other USA cities)
INCLUDING: Breakfast daily, tours as mentioned, hotel for 7 nights with room taxes & services charges, English speaking tour guides, all transfers and airfare via Lan Chile Airlines.
NOT INCLUDED: Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$130 first time entrance to Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes -from USA $340, Chile US$30.00.
2008 RATES PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE (Includes air via Lan Chile)
For 5 Star hotels add: DBL $295; TRP $268; SGL SUPP $592
HOTELS USED: 4 stars: Fundador or Novotel in Santiago & Otai, Taha Tai or Iorana Superior rooms in Easter Island. 5 Stars: Marriot or Intercontinental and Hanga Roa or Taha Tai Superior rooms.
**SEASONS: Valid all year...except from Jun.18 to Aug.15 add $100 pp. From Dec.12 to 31 add $280 to all rates. ADD-ONS TO THE MIAMI RATE: From Zone 1 & 2 add $230; Zone 3 $280; Zone 4, 5 & 6 $330
CITY
ZONES FOR LAN CHILE AIRLINES: ZONE 1: ATL, JAX, ORL, TPA, EYW, FMY, JAX, TPA (via Miami) ZONE 2: LIT, AUS, ABQ, DFW, ELP, HOU, MSY, OKC, SAT, TUL, ABI, ACT, FSM, FYV, GGG, LAW, SJT, SPS (via Miami) ZONE 3: BOS, BWI, WAS, BGR, PHL, GSP (via NYC); BDL, BOS, BWI, PHL, RDU, WAS, ALB, BDL, BUF, CAE, CHS, CLT, GSO, MHT, ORF, PIT, PVD, RDU, RIC, ROC, SYR, PHL, (Via MIAMI) ZONE 4: AZO, BNA, CLE, DTT, GRB, GRR, IND, LAN, MBS, MEM, MKC, MSN, MSP, OMA, SDF, CHI, CID, DSM, DTT, GRR, MKE, CHI, CID, CLE, DSM, DTT, GRR, ICT, MKE, MKC, MSP, OMA, STL, COS, TUS, PIA, BNA, CHA, CLE, CVG, IND, MKE, SDF, TYS, BHM, CMH, DAY (Via MIAMI) and PHX (via LAX) ZONE 5: DEN LAS RNO SAN SFO SCJ FAT MRY OAK SNA; BOI DEN EUG GEG LAS RNO SAN SFO SJC SLC OAK; DEN; BOI EUG GEG SFO; LAS, PHX (Via L.ANGELES) COS, MSO (Via MIAMI) ZONE 6: PDX,SEA,ANC (Via L.ANGELES)
10 day/8 nights Depart
from Miami, New York and Los Angeles Daily Departures
Day 01 USA-SANTIAGO Depart from U.S.A for Santiago, Capital of Chile. Day 02 SANTIAGO Arrive in Santiago and transfer to the deluxe hotel Sheraton or Marriot. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. Day 03 SANTIAGO Day at leisure to explore Santiago on your own. (AB) Day 04 SANTIAGO-CALAMA-EXPLORA Transfer to the airport for flight to Calama, then by bus to Hotel de Larache (Explora) (AB,D) Day 05,06,07 EXPLORA IN ATACAMA The program at Explora in Atacama, based at Hotel de Larache in the oasis of San Pedro, puts visitors in the middle of a fantasy where exploration, the leaving and returning, acquires a shape of its own. Here you will stay for 4 nights with full board (3 meals per day and wine). You will have daily explorations through Atacama's natural environment, and to the sites of pre-Columbian, colonial and contemporary cultures, offered according to program, with bilingual guides. Equipment, horses, vehicles and food (groups no larger than 10 per guide). You will have an opportunity to pick and choose the explorations that fits you the best. (B,L,D daily) Day 08 EXPLORA-CALAMA-SANTIAGO Transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago with immediate transfer to hotel Sheraton or Marriot. (AB) Day 09 SANTIAGO Day at leisure to enjoy Santiago on your own or you may take an optional excursion to the seaside resort of Vina del Mar and the port of Valparaiso. (AB) Day 10 SANTIAGO- U.S.A Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles. (AB)
LAND TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: Hotel accommodations for 8 nights with room taxes and service charges. Daily American breakfast (AB) and meals as specified in itinerary (Larache-Explora includes all meals). Transfers to/from airport and hotels. Ground transportation from Calama to Larache. English speaking tour guides. Tips to airport and hotel porters and airfare via LAN AIRLINES from New York to Santiago and to Calama.
NOT INCLUDED: Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$130 to enter Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving US$340.00 (Inc.dep.tax/security/fuel surcharges) and Chile US$30.00.
ABOUT HOTEL EXPLORA IN ATACAMA:
The Atacama oases, in the middle of the driest desert in the world, have an altitudinal peculiarity: they are situated at 2,500 meters above sea level, making the Atacama not only the driest, but also the highest desert on earth. For this reason, the year-round climate is pleasant and the transparency of light, unique. The outlandish geography of volcanoes, salt flats and high altitude wetlands, has an unparalleled appeal.
ADD-ONS VIA LAN AIRLINES: From N.York add $200, from L.Angeles add $300
**SEASONS: Valid all year...except from Jun.18 to Aug.15 add $100 pp. From Dec.12 to 31 add $280 to all rates.
More add-ons: From Zone 1 & 2 add $230; Zone 3 $280; Zone 4, 5 & 6 $330 ZONE 1: ATL, JAX, ORL, TPA, EYW, FMY, JAX, TPA (via Miami) ZONE 2: LIT, AUS, ABQ, DFW, ELP, HOU, MSY, OKC, SAT, TUL, ABI, ACT, FSM, FYV, GGG, LAW, SJT, SPS (via Miami) ZONE 3: BOS, BWI, WAS, BGR, PHL, GSP (via NYC); BDL, BOS, BWI, PHL, RDU, WAS, ALB, BDL, BUF, CAE, CHS, CLT, GSO, MHT, ORF, PIT, PVD, RDU, RIC, ROC, SYR, PHL, (Via MIAMI) ZONE 4: AZO, BNA, CLE, DTT, GRB, GRR, IND, LAN, MBS, MEM, MKC, MSN, MSP, OMA, SDF, CHI, CID, DSM, DTT, GRR, MKE, CHI, CID, CLE, DSM, DTT, GRR, ICT, MKE, MKC, MSP, OMA, STL, COS, TUS, PIA, BNA, CHA, CLE, CVG, IND, MKE, SDF, TYS, BHM, CMH, DAY (Via MIAMI) and PHX (via LAX) ZONE 5: DEN LAS RNO SAN SFO SCJ FAT MRY OAK SNA; BOI DEN EUG GEG LAS RNO SAN SFO SJC SLC OAK; DEN; BOI EUG GEG SFO; LAS, PHX (Via L.ANGELES) COS, MSO (Via MIAMI) ZONE 6: PDX,SEA,ANC (Via L.ANGELES)
Finally the most exciting combination in South America...!
The most remote island on earth with the most beautiful archaeological site in the world....
14 days/ 13 night Departs Thursdays DAY 01 - THU. U.S.A- SANTIAGO Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles for Santiago, Capital of Chile. (Add-ons available from more than 100 other USA cities, please see below) DAY 02 - FRI. SANTIAGO Arrive in Santiago and transfer to HOTEL FUNDADOR . Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. (B) Day 03 - SAT. SANTIAGO At leisure to explore Santiago on your own. HOTEL FUNDADOR. (B) DAY 04 - SUN. SANTIAGO-EASTER ISLAND Transfer to the airport for flight to the exotic and mysterious Easter Island. Meeting on arrival and transfer to HOTEL HANGA ROA or OTAI. Time to enjoy the beautiful views of one of the most isolated Island on earth. (B) DAY 05 - MON. EASTER ISLAND A morning tour will begin with a visit to the archaeological zone of Tahai. There you will see the famous gigantic statues. From there, you will go to the local museum started by Father Sebastian Englert. The tour will proceed to Ahu Vinapu with its incredible stone walls similar to those built by the ancient Incas. The architecture of these walls is sometimes used as an argument to support the theory that the early islanders came from South America. In the afternoon, you will visit some of the caves such as Te Pahu, Te Pora and Ana Kai Tangata where you will see some wall paintings. Return to your hotel for overnight. HOTEL HANGA ROA or OTAI (B) DAY 06 - TUE. EASTER ISLAND Our full day tour will start with a visit to the ruins of Vaihu. From there, the tour will proceed to the Ranu Raraku volcano’s quarry which is the classical symbol of the island and original factory of the moai. The statues can be admired in the different stages of production, from carving in the rock to upright position and lying face down on their intended road to the platforms. Then you will continue to Ahu Tongariki, formerly the biggest platform on the island, which was destroyed by a tidal wave in 1960, and from there past La Perouse Bay to the beautiful archaeological zone of Anakena Beach where you will be served your pic-nic lunch next to the beach and near to Ahu Nau Nau. Retun to your Hotel via Vaitea Road . HOTEL HANGA ROA or OTAI (B). DAY 07 - WED. EASTER ISLAND Day at leisure to explore more sights on your own or take an optional excursion. HOTEL HANGA ROA or OTAI (B). DAY 08 - THU. EASTER ISLAND-SANTIAGO Transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago. Arrive and transfer to HOTEL FUNDADOR. (B) DAY 09 - FRI. SANTIAGO-LIMA Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima, Capital of Peru. Reception and transfer to HOTEL LAS PALMERAS or MARIA ANGOLA (B) DAY 10 – SAT. LIMA-CUZCO Transfer
to the airport for flight to Cuzco. Reception and transfer to the new HOTEL
NOVOTEL. Afternoon city tour of Cuzco –at one time- Capital of the Inka
Empire. Then, continue to the surrounding valley and ruins of Kenko, Tambomachay,
Puca-Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. (B) DAY 11 – SUN. CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU Full day excursion via alpine train to Machu Picchu. Early morning transfer to the train station for your 3 1/2 hour train ride along the Urubamba river to Aguas Calientes, then by bus up to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Here your guide will explain the advanced world of the Inkas. Temples, palaces, towers and staircases are built into the side of the mountain –it is a very magnificent site. Late afternoon return to Cuzco by train and to hotel selected. (B) (Optional overnight in Machu Picchu upon request). DAY 12 – MON. CUZCO Day at leisure to explore Cuzco on your own. The city of Cuzco is like a wlaking museum –wherever you go- you will find remains of the Inka Empire and the Spanish Conquistadores. Also great place for shopping alpaca rugs, sweaters, gold, silver and beautiful colorful handicrafts. (B) DAY 13 – TUE. CUZCO-LIMA Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima with transfer to HOTEL LAS PALMERAS or MARIA ANGOLA. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 and called "City of Kings". Your guided tour will take you to see the most important sites of modern and colonial Lima. (B) DAY 14 – WED. LIMA-USA Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA and homeward bound. (B)
INCLUDING: Breakfast daily, tours as mentioned in itinerary, 4 star hotel accommodations for 13 nights with room taxes & services charges, English speaking tour guides, entrance fees when necessary, all transfers to/from airport/hotels, All air transportation from Miami, New York or Los Angeles to Santiago-Easter island-Santiago-Lima-Cuzco-Lima and back via Lan Peru and Lan Chile NOT INCLUDED: Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance (cost for this program thru Insure America $228). US$130 first time entrance to Chile (to be paid upon entry). Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA $340 (Inc.dep.tax/security/fuel surcharges/tax). Chile US$30.00.
2008 RATES PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE (Includes airfare via Lan Chile)
All rates in USA dollars.
**SEASONS: Valid all year...except from Jun.18 to Aug.15 add $100 per person and from Dec.12 to 31 add $350 to all rates.
DEPOSIT: $350 per person. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
ADD-ONS TO THE MIAMI RATE: From Zone 1 & 2 add $230; Zone 3 $280; Zone 4, 5 & 6 $330
CITY ZONES FOR LAN CHILE AIRLINES: ZONE 1: ATL, JAX, ORL, TPA, EYW, FMY, JAX, TPA (via Miami) ZONE 2: LIT, AUS, ABQ, DFW, ELP, HOU, MSY, OKC, SAT, TUL, ABI, ACT, FSM, FYV, GGG, LAW, SJT, SPS (via Miami) ZONE 3: BOS, BWI, WAS, BGR, PHL, GSP (via NYC); BDL, BOS, BWI, PHL, RDU, WAS, ALB, BDL, BUF, CAE, CHS, CLT, GSO, MHT, ORF, PIT, PVD, RDU, RIC, ROC, SYR, PHL, (Via MIAMI) ZONE 4: AZO, BNA, CLE, DTT, GRB, GRR, IND, LAN, MBS, MEM, MKC, MSN, MSP, OMA, SDF, CHI, CID, DSM, DTT, GRR, MKE, CHI, CID, CLE, DSM, DTT, GRR, ICT, MKE, MKC, MSP, OMA, STL, COS, TUS, PIA, BNA, CHA, CLE, CVG, IND, MKE, SDF, TYS, BHM, CMH, DAY (Via MIAMI) and PHX (via LAX) ZONE 5: DEN LAS RNO SAN SFO SCJ FAT MRY OAK SNA; BOI DEN EUG GEG LAS RNO SAN SFO SJC SLC OAK; DEN; BOI EUG GEG SFO; LAS, PHX (Via L.ANGELES) COS, MSO (Via MIAMI) ZONE 6: PDX,SEA,ANC (Via L.ANGELES)
Discover the beautiful Lake District of Chile, passing by Llanquigue Lake -largest of Chile’s lakes, see cascading Petrohue river and falls and in the background the spectacular and almost perfect cone shape " Osorno Volcano."
8 days/6 nights Daily departures
Day 01. U.S.A - Santiago de Chile. Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles via for Santiago, Capital of Chile. Day 02-Santiago Arrive in Santiago and transfer to hotel Torremayor or Fundador. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. (AB) Day 03 - Santiago: Full day excursion to Vina del Mar -Chile’s main sea side resort and stop at the port of Valparaiso.
Travel
out of Santiago past the vineyards, farms, orchards and olive plantations of
Curacavi and Casablanca valleys. At the coast, drive along the beaches of Las
Salinas and Reñaca to Viña del Mar, a town Chileans refer to as “Ciudad Jardín”
due to its parks, flower beds and gardens. The beach is the resort’s main
draw, however, and visitors and locals alike make use of Costanera Avenue and
the oceanfront promenade in the shadows of the imposing Casino Municipal. Follow
España Avenue to neighboring Valparaíso, a port christend by the Spanish in
1536. Climb up, down and around these narrow twisty streets—the city is
balanced on some 40 hills—and pause at the water front to watch the ships,
boats and fishermen in the bay. The tour proceeds to the heart of the city, the
Plaza Sotomayor, a pleasant sanctuary, opposite the Maritime Authority. Inside
the plaza is the Monument a los Héroes de Iquique, a memorial for those killed
during the War of the Pacific. Just beyond this is Muelle Prat, the pier
complete with small crafts market. Lunch (not included) can be had at one of the
many restaurants that border the beach; the perfect opportunity to sample the
port’s famously fresh fish and seafood. For the afternoon, visit La Sebastiana,
another of poet Pablo Neruda’s homes-turned-museums, ride one of the city’s
many elevators, an effective mode of moving about this largely verticle port
back at the turn of the century. Ascendor Artillería, built in 1898, is one of
the oldest still in operation and offers a beautiful view of the ocean. Finally,
enjoy a drive through the financial and commercial districts before setting out
for Santiago through the Curacavi Valley where traditional Chilean sweets and
snacks are for sale. Day 04 Santiago: At leisure to explore the Capital of Chile on your own or you may decide to take some optional tours. (B) Day 05 - Santiago to Puerto Montt-Puerto Varas: Transfer to the airport for flight to P.Montt with transfer to Puerto Varas and hotel Cabanas Del Lago (4 stars). Afternoon tour of the picturesque port of Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and surrounding area. (B) Day 06 - Petrohue: Beautiful full day excursion passing Llanquigue Lake, drive to Ensanada, then continue to see the emerald color waters of Petrohue river and falls. Beautiful views of green valleys and white snow peaks among them the impressive Osorno Volcano. (B) Day 07-Puerto Montt-Puerto Varas: Day at leisure to explore the area on your own or take an optional excursion to Chiloe Island or Alarce Andino National Park. (B) Day 08-Puerto Montt-Santiago-U.S.A: Mid-afternoon flight to Santiago to connect with flight to Miami, Los Angeles or New York.(B)
Including: 3 nights in Puerto Montt at hotel Perez Rosales or Don Luis (4 stars) with full day excursion to Lake Petrohue; Santiago for 3 nights (hotel of your choice) city tour; full day to Vina del Mar; all transfers; English speaking tour guide; daily Continental breakfast and airfare via American Airlines from Boston, Baltimore, Newark, N.York, Philadelphia or Washington
Not included: Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$130 first time entrance to Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA $340 (Inc.dep.tax/security/fuel surcharges) and Chile US$30.00.
HOTELS 4 stars: Fundador, Torremayor, Rugendas; 5 Stars: Marriot, Carrera, Sheraton.
**SEASONS: From Jun.18 to Aug.15 and Jan.1 to Mar.31 add $100 pp. From Dec.09 to 31 add $280 to all rates.
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES:. add $200 from CHI, CLE, DEN, DTT, LAX, RDU, SFO and ZONE 4,5,6; add $250 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA and ZONE 1; add $330 from DFW, HOU, MSY and ZONE 2,3 - SEE ZONE CHART AT THE END OF PAGE.
DEPOSIT: $250 per person. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
Torres del Paine (Chile) and Perito Moreno (Argentina)
14 days/12 nights DAY 01 - Thu. U.S.A- Santiago At leisure to explore Santiago on your own, visit Vina & Valparaiso or take an optional excursion to Concha y Toro vineyards. (BB) Day 13 Tue. Buenos Aires
Day at leisure to explore Buenos Aires, walk Florida street or enjoy another Tango Show. (B)
Including: 12 nights hotel accommodations; all transfers; English speaking tour guide; daily breakfast; entrance fees and airfare via LAN Airlines from Miami (see add ons from New York and Los Angeles)
Not included: Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$130 first time entrance to Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA $232 (Inc.dep.tax/security/fuel surcharges/tax) and Chile US$30.00.
AIR LAND TOUR COST PER PERSON FROM MIAMI US$4,570 Share Double US$4,408 Share Triple US$6,900 Single
RATES VALID: From Apr.01 to Jun.17 and from Aug.16 to Dec.11 From Jan.1 to Mar.31 and from Jun.18 to Aug.15 add $100 pp. From Dec.12 to 31 add $350 to all rates.
ADD-ONS TO THE MIAMI RATE: From New York $80 and from Los Angeles $150 (Direct flights with Lan to Santiago) From Zone 1 & 2 add $230; Zone 3 $280; Zone 4, 5 & 6 $330
HOTELS USED: Four Star hotels where available.
DEPOSIT: $350 per person.
FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
CITY ZONES FOR LAN CHILE AIRLINES: ZONE 1: ATL, JAX, ORL, TPA, EYW, FMY, JAX, TPA (via Miami) ZONE 2: LIT, AUS, ABQ, DFW, ELP, HOU, MSY, OKC, SAT, TUL, ABI, ACT, FSM, FYV, GGG, LAW, SJT, SPS (via Miami) ZONE 3: BOS, BWI, WAS, BGR, PHL, GSP (via NYC); BDL, BOS, BWI, PHL, RDU, WAS, ALB, BDL, BUF, CAE, CHS, CLT, GSO, MHT, ORF, PIT, PVD, RDU, RIC, ROC, SYR, PHL, (Via MIAMI) ZONE 4: AZO, BNA, CLE, DTT, GRB, GRR, IND, LAN, MBS, MEM, MKC, MSN, MSP, OMA, SDF, CHI, CID, DSM, DTT, GRR, MKE, CHI, CID, CLE, DSM, DTT, GRR, ICT, MKE, MKC, MSP, OMA, STL, COS, TUS, PIA, BNA, CHA, CLE, CVG, IND, MKE, SDF, TYS, BHM, CMH, DAY (Via MIAMI) and PHX (via LAX) ZONE 5: DEN LAS RNO SAN SFO SCJ FAT MRY OAK SNA; BOI DEN EUG GEG LAS RNO SAN SFO SJC SLC OAK; DEN; BOI EUG GEG SFO; LAS, PHX (Via L.ANGELES) COS, MSO (Via MIAMI) ZONE 6: PDX,SEA,ANC (Via L.ANGELES)
Visiting Santiago and cruising Patagonia-Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn aboard the M/V Mare Australis or the new Via Australis
8 days/ 6 night Departs Thursdays via Lan Chile Airlines from Miami, New York or Los Angeles.
DAY 01 -
THU. U.S.A- SANTIAGO Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles for Santiago, Capital of Chile. (Add-ons available from other USA cities, please see below) DAY 02 - FRI. SANTIAGO Arrive in Santiago and transfer to hotel Crown Plaza. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. (B) DAY
03 SAT. SANTIAGO-PUNTA ARENAS-CRUISE*
Arrive in Santiago and transfer to hotel Crown Plaza. (B) DAY 08 THU. SANTIAGO-USA : Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, N.York or L Angeles (see add-ons from other USA cities) (B) (See below optional extension to Torres del Paine National Park for 4days/3nights)
INCLUDING: Breakfast daily, tours as mentioned, hotel for 2 nights with room taxes & services charges, The 5day/4night cruise aboard the M/V Via Australis (cabins category A, for AA add $70 per person -except high season...add $300 per person), English speaking tour guides, all transfers and airfare via Lan Chile Airlines.
NOT INCLUDED: Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$130 first time entrance to Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes -from USA $340, Chile US$30.00.
2008 RATES PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE (Includes air via Lan Chile)
Rates valid for the month of October and April. From November to December 10 and the month of March add $300 per person. From December 17 to February 25 (high season) add $610 per person
DEPOSIT: $400 per person. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
ADD-ONS TO THE MIAMI RATE: From Zone 1 & 2 add $230; Zone 3 $280; Zone 4, 5 & 6 $330
CITY ZONES FOR LAN CHILE AIRLINES: ZONE 1: ATL, JAX, ORL, TPA, EYW, FMY, JAX, TPA (via Miami) ZONE 2: LIT, AUS, ABQ, DFW, ELP, HOU, MSY, OKC, SAT, TUL, ABI, ACT, FSM, FYV, GGG, LAW, SJT, SPS (via Miami) ZONE 3: BOS, BWI, WAS, BGR, PHL, GSP (via NYC); BDL, BOS, BWI, PHL, RDU, WAS, ALB, BDL, BUF, CAE, CHS, CLT, GSO, MHT, ORF, PIT, PVD, RDU, RIC, ROC, SYR, PHL, (Via MIAMI) ZONE 4: AZO, BNA, CLE, DTT, GRB, GRR, IND, LAN, MBS, MEM, MKC, MSN, MSP, OMA, SDF, CHI, CID, DSM, DTT, GRR, MKE, CHI, CID, CLE, DSM, DTT, GRR, ICT, MKE, MKC, MSP, OMA, STL, COS, TUS, PIA, BNA, CHA, CLE, CVG, IND, MKE, SDF, TYS, BHM, CMH, DAY (Via MIAMI) and PHX (via LAX) ZONE 5: DEN LAS RNO SAN SFO SCJ FAT MRY OAK SNA; BOI DEN EUG GEG LAS RNO SAN SFO SJC SLC OAK; DEN; BOI EUG GEG SFO; LAS, PHX (Via L.ANGELES) COS, MSO (Via MIAMI) ZONE 6: PDX,SEA,ANC (Via L.ANGELES)
OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK
DAY 1: PUNTA ARENAS / PUERTO NATALES ABOUT THE AREA: Northwest of Punta Arenas, treeless pampas merge with undulating hills and valleys to form pastoral scenes of grandeur; fields carpeted with golden dandelions, dotted with pine and cypress, on which huge flocks of sheep graze, lambs gambol, cattle placidly browse and horses playfully gallop. You pass Patagonian huasos and sheepherders. Near Puerto Natales you see mountain seascapes of incredible awesomeness. In the Park, a wildlife sanctuary, ducks, geese, shorebirds, gulls and flamingos abound, as do rabbit and small deer, huge flocks of ostriches. You drive through hundreds and hundreds of flocks of bleating, careening sheep. Cypress and pine in a wild assortment of wind-blown shapes are everywhere, as are the mountains in an ever-changing variety of vistas, depths and panoramas accented by bursts of floral coloring, the changeable blues and greens of lakes and lagoons…a prodigality of beauty that almost surfeits the senses. DAY 3: TORRES DEL PAINE Note: Explora available upon request.
Visiting the Atacama desert, The Geysers, Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine and Santiago de Chile
14 days/12 nights Daily departures
Day 01 U.S.A - Santiago de Chile. Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles via for Santiago, Capital of Chile. Day 02 SANTIAGO Arrive in Santiago and transfer to hotel FUNDADOR or NOVOTEL. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. (AB) Day 03 SANTIAGO- CALAMA: Reception at the airport in Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, through the Domeyko Mountain range. In the afternoon, a visit to the valley of the Moon. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Hotel TERRANTAI (D) Day 04 ATACAMA: Visit the museum in San Pedro, the indigenous stronghold of Quitor, the artisan village of Toconao and a soft walk through the Jeria Valley, finally a visit ot the Atacama Salt Flat with its deposits, mineral formations and great white salt mantle. Also, good chance to see Pink Flamingos nearby at the Chaxa lagoon. Return to hotel TERRANTAI. (B, Box lunch, D). Day 05 TATIO GEYSERS: About 05.00 AM our tour starts with a fascinating journey uphill to the wonders of the El Tatio Geyserfield, an amazing spectacle of steam fumaroles and spouts of water emerging from the depth of the earth.......... After box lunch we will return to San Pedro de Atacama. TERRANTAI (B, Box lunch,D) Day 06 ATACAMA-SANTIAGO Transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago with transfer to hotel FUNDADOR or NOVOTEL (B) Day 07 SANTIAGO-PUERTO VARAS Transfer to the airport for flight to Puerto Montt with transfer to Puerto Varas and hotel Cabanas Del Lago (4 stars). Afternoon tour of the picturesque port of Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and surrounding area. (B) Day 08 PETROHUE Beautiful full day excursion passing Llanquigue Lake, drive to Ensanada, then continue to see the emerald color waters of Petrohue river and falls. Beautiful views of green valleys and white snow peaks among them the impressive Osorno Volcano. Hotel Cabanas del Lago. (B) Day 09 PUERTO VARAS Day at leisure to explore the area on your own or take an optional excursion to Chiloe Island or the Alarce National Park. (B) Day 10 P.VARAS-PUERTO MONTT-PUNTA ARENAS-PUERTO NATALES Transfer to the airport for flight to Punta Arenas. Arrival reception at Punta Arenas airport and transfer to bus terminal to board bus to Puerto Natales (regular bus line-3 1/2 hours). Transfer to hotel Glaciares. Day 11 PUERTO NATALES-TORRES DEL PAINE PARK: Full day excursion to visit Torres del Paine National Park, World Biosphere Reserve. Visit Lake Grey, Salto Grande, Lake Nordenskjold, and lake Pehoe. The impressive granite massif of the Paine complement the landscape. OVERNITE HOSTERIAS LAS TORRES. (B, BL) Day 12 TORRES DEL PAINE-PUNTA ARENAS: Departure on a full day excursion with box lunch on a walk to the base of Torres del Paine. Return to the hotel and transfer by bus to Punta Arenas. Overnight hotel NAVEGANTES OR CABO DE HORNOS (B, Box Lunch) Day 13 PUNTA ARENAS-SANTIAGO: Transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago with transfer to hotel FUNDADOR or NOVOTEL (B) DAY 14 SANTIAGO-USA Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami or Los Angeles or New York via Lan Chile.
Including: 12 nights hotel accomodations (4 star hotels where available) with room taxes and service charges; all transfers;al tours as per itinerary with English speaking tour guides; daily breakfast and airfare via LAN CHILE Airlines from Miami. (see add-ons from N.York or L.Angeles and many other cities....see below) NOT INCLUDED: Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$130 first time entrance to Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA $253 (Inc.dep.tax/security/fuel surcharges/tax) and Chile US$30.00.
2008 RATES PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE (Includes air via Lan Chile)
**SEASONS: From Jan.1 to Mar.31 and Jun.18 to Aug.15 and add $100 pp. From Dec.09 to 31 add $350 to all rates. (deduct for TRP $142.00 from the double rate) RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
DEPOSIT: $350 per person. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
ADD-ONS TO THE MIAMI RATE: From Zone 1 & 2 add $230; Zone 3 $280; Zone 4, 5 & 6 $330 CITY ZONES FOR LAN CHILE AIRLINES: ZONE 1: ATL, JAX, ORL, TPA, EYW, FMY, JAX, TPA (via Miami) ZONE 2: LIT, AUS, ABQ, DFW, ELP, HOU, MSY, OKC, SAT, TUL, ABI, ACT, FSM, FYV, GGG, LAW, SJT, SPS (via Miami) ZONE 3: BOS, BWI, WAS, BGR, PHL, GSP (via NYC); BDL, BOS, BWI, PHL, RDU, WAS, ALB, BDL, BUF, CAE, CHS, CLT, GSO, MHT, ORF, PIT, PVD, RDU, RIC, ROC, SYR, PHL, (Via MIAMI) ZONE 4: AZO, BNA, CLE, DTT, GRB, GRR, IND, LAN, MBS, MEM, MKC, MSN, MSP, OMA, SDF, CHI, CID, DSM, DTT, GRR, MKE, CHI, CID, CLE, DSM, DTT, GRR, ICT, MKE, MKC, MSP, OMA, STL, COS, TUS, PIA, BNA, CHA, CLE, CVG, IND, MKE, SDF, TYS, BHM, CMH, DAY (Via MIAMI) and PHX (via LAX) ZONE 5: DEN LAS RNO SAN SFO SCJ FAT MRY OAK SNA; BOI DEN EUG GEG LAS RNO SAN SFO SJC SLC OAK; DEN; BOI EUG GEG SFO; LAS, PHX (Via L.ANGELES) COS, MSO (Via MIAMI) ZONE 6: PDX,SEA,ANC (Via L.ANGELES)
Visit the end of the continent -Punta Arenas- and discover one of the most spectacular sites of nature "Torres del Paine National Park" with its glaciers, lakes with icy blue waters, valleys and its Guanacos, Condors and more than 100 different species of birds.
10 day/8 nights Depart from Miami, New York and Los Angeles
Departure Dates from USA: 2008: APR.04,08,12,16,20,24,28; MAY.02,06,10,14,18,22,26,30; JUN.03,07,11,15,19,23,27; JUL.03,07,11,15,19,23,27,31. AUG.04,08,12,16,20,24,28. SEP.01,05,09,13,17,21,25,29. OCT. 03,07,11,15,19,23,27,31. NOV. 04,08,12,16,20,24,28. DEC.02,06,10,14,18,22,26,30
Day 01 USA-SANTIAGO Depart from U.S.A for Santiago, Capital of Chile. Day 02 SANTIAGO Arrive in Santiago and transfer to the deluxe hotel Sheraton or Marriot Day 03 SANTIAGO Day at leisure to explore Santiago on your own. (AB) Day 04 SANTIAGO-PUNTA ARENAS-TORRES DEL PAINE Transfer to the airport for flight to Punta Arenas, then by bus to Puerto Natales and finally to Torres del Paine and to deluxe hotel Salto Chico-Explora. (AB,D) Day 05,06,07 TORRES DEL PAINE Full day excursions to Torres del Paine National Park with an area of more than 598,000 acres; sheltering lakes, lagoons, waterfalls, and glaciers. The park offers you one of the most impressive views of nature such as the Horns of Paine, The Towers and Gray Glacier -sculpted by the wind and snow during 12 million years. View interesting wildlife -such as Guanacos, Condors, Darwin rheas, ducks and geese and more than 100 different species of birds. Here , your tour guides will explain all the archeological, biological and geological facts of this area. Breakfast lunch and three course dinner with free flowing Chilean wine are included daily at hotel Salto Chico(Explora). (AB,L,D) Day 08 PAINE-PUNTA ARENAS-SANTIAGO Transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago with immediate transfer to hotel Sheraton or Marriot. (AB) Day 09 SANTIAGO Day at leisure to enjoy Santiago on your own or you may take an optional excursion to the seaside resort of Vina del Mar and the port of Valparaiso. (AB) Day 10 SANTIAGO- U.S.A Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles. (AB) . Optional extension to Cuzco and Machu Picchu available upon request
LAND TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: Hotel accommodations for 8 nights with room taxes and service charges. Daily American breakfast (AB) and meals as specified in itinerary (Salto Chico-Explora includes all meals). Transfers to/from airport and hotels. Ground transportation from Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine National Park. English speaking tour guides. Tips to airport and hotel porters and airfare via AMERICAN or LAN AIRLINES .
NOT INCLUDED: Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$130 to enter Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA253.00 (Inc.dep.tax/security/fuel surcharges/tax) and Chile US$30.00.
ABOUT HOTEL
SALTO CHICO EXPLORA
IN PATAGONIA: Average temperature High/Low: Jan. 72-53%; Feb. 75-54%; Mar. 71-50%; Apr. 69-46%; May 61-41%; Jun. 55-36%; Jul. 57-36%; Aug. 60-40%; Sep. 61-40%; Oct. 67-45%; Nov. 70-48%; Dec. 70-52%
2008 COST AIR/LAND PER PERSON INCLUDING AIR FROM MIAMI (See add-ons from more the 100 USA cities below)
**SEASONS: From Jun.18 to Aug.15 and Jan.1 to Mar.31 add $100 pp. From Dec.09 to 31 add $350 to all rates.
ADD-ONS with Lan Chile: From New York $200; Los Angeles $300
ADD-ONS with American Airlines: add $300 from CHI, CLE, DEN, DTT, LAX, RDU, SFO and ZONE 4,5,6; add $250 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA and ZONE 1; add $350 from DFW, HOU, MSY and ZONE 2,3 - SEE ZONE CHART AT THE END OF PAGE.
DEPOSITS: 25% of total cost FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure. INSURANCE: Cost for this program is $407-579...for further information about insurance please click Insurance
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(8,200 and 9,850 feet) above sea level; others are at intermediate levels between 3,000 and 4,500 meters (9,840 and 13,120 feet); and the most demanding reach heights of up to 6,000 meters. (19,680 feet)
Note:
The new M/V Via Australis depart on Wednesday from Punta Arenas and does the same
cruise itinerary.
(Update Jun.26,07)
. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La
Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O’Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes.