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This is the perfect journey for nature lovers who care about comfort. The program includes
visits suitable for everybody and gentle walks around the most beautiful Chilean Natural Sites.
We start by a circuit around Chile and Argentina's Lake District, a fascinating land of blue
and emerald lakes, hot springs, wild rivers, moist
temperate jungles and perfectly coned volcanoes.
We then spend a few days around the picturesque Chiloe Island still holding a peculiar way of life after centuries
of isolation from the mainland. The Unesco classified Chiloe's wooden churches as World Heritage Site.
Then, we touch the southern tip of the continent and visit Torres Del Paine National Parks.
With the
constantly changing views of fantastic peaks and
ice fields, vividly coloured lakes of turquoise, ultramarine, grey and green,
quiet valleys and the massif from which rise the Torres (Towers) and Cuernos
(Horns), Torres del Paine is a must for its spectacular scenery. The park also enjoys a
microclimate, especially favourable to wildlife and plants.
The Itinerary
DAY 1: Santiago
Reception at Santiago de Chile Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Fundador Hotel (4*) located in the downtown area close to
monuments and pedestrian streets.
DAY 2: Puerto Varas
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Montt. Arrive and transfer to
Puerto Varas (15 km), a beautiful
and pleasant little town on the shore of Llanquihue Lake, in front of
the mighty cone-shaped Osorno Volcano and also known as the "City of the Roses"
Overnight in Colonos del Sur Hotel(4*) ideally located on the lake's shore.(B)
DAY 3: Frutillar
Day at leisure to enjoy the city and its surroundings.
Afternoon excursion to Frutillar, a small picturesque towns well known for its
German influence. On the way we enjoy the view over
Puntiagudo and Puyehue Volcanoes.
Overnight in Colonos del Sur Hotel(4*) (B).
DAY 4: Andean Lakes Crossing
Pick up at the hotel and drive along Lake
Llanquihue and through Vicente Perez Rosales National
Park amidst millenary forests overlooked by the snow-capped Osorno and Cabulco Volcanoes.
After the splendid falls of Petrohue River, we arrive in Petrohue and board the Andean
Lakes Crossing Service to Bariloche in Argentina, on the other side of the Andean Range.
We sail on the beautiful emerald-coloured waters of Lake Todos los Santos discovering
shores bordered by native forests, mountains, volcanoes and waterfalls.
Arrive in Peulla, a little mountain village situated on the
eastern shore of the Lake. After a short rest, we resume our journey by bus through
the mountains to FriasLake and board a ferry to Puerto Blest in Argentina.
After another short bus ride,
we sail across Nahuel Huapi Lake to Puerto Panuelo and continue to Bariloche.
Overnight in Nido de Condores Hotel (5*).(B)
DAY 5: Bariloche
Full day excursion in bus around the highlights of the Argentinean Lake District.
Overnight in Nido de Condores Hotel (5*).(B)
DAY 6: Puerto Montt
Transfer to the bus terminal to board the coach back to Puerto Montt on the Pacific Ocean(6 hours).
Arrive in Puerto Montt and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon.
Overnight in Viento Sur Hotel (4*). (B)
DAY 7: Chiloe Island
Pick up at the hotel and drive to the harbour to board the ferry across Chacao Channel to Chacao
on Chiloe Island. We then continue on to Ancud and visit the museum
to learn more about the island's history.
After lunch, visit Arena Gruesa Beach and of San Antonio Fort, where the withdrawal of the Spaniards
from American soil was signed after they were defeated by the Mapuche Indians in the XVIth century.
Chiloe Island remained the only
Spanish settlement of the area and remained isolated from western civilisation for centuries, giving birth
to the peculiar Chiloan Culture.
Drive to Fort Ahui on the extreme west
of Ancud Bay near the Corona lighthouse from where you enjoy spectacular panoramic
view. You also glean an insight of the Spanish strategy in colonial times
as they protected the town by building fortifications on either side of the bay. Return by
Mar Brava along a track that runs along beaches on the Pacific coast. On our return to Ancud
we stop on Huaihuen Hill to appreciate the view on the Pacific Ocean, Ancud and
the Pudeto and Continente Rivers.
Overnight in Ancud in a two star hotel (B).
DAY 8: Ancud
Day at leisure to enjoy this nice little town and its surroundings.
Overnight in Ancud in a two star hotel (B).
DAY 9: Castro
Depart in bus to Castro across the "Cordillera de San Pedro". Weather permitting, we may also see the chain of volcanoes of the Andes
mountain range on the mainland. We visit the town of Dalcahue with its famous
handicraft fair where you can to purchase woven or knitted articles and
local basket work. After some time to visit by yourselves the local church, a national Monument,
we continue to Castro, the capital of Chiloe. Castro is famous for its wooden houses built on stilts over
the water. Visit of the Church of San Francisco and return by ferry to Puerto Montt in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Viento Sur Hotel (4*). (B)
DAY 10: Puerto Natales
DAY 11: Torres del Paine
After breakfast we board our scheduled bus to Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most
scenic park of the continent and sheltering an abundant wildlife, such as guanacos, ostriches,
foxes, black-necked swams
and condors. Arrive at noon at Lago Grey Hosteria located on the shore of Grey Lake, facing
mighty Grey Glaciar (17 km away) and the iceberg cemetery.
Afternoon excursions into the surroundings.
Overnight in Lago Grey Hosteria (3*). (BLD)
DAY 12: Torres del Paine
Full day excursion around Torres del Paine National Park walking around Nordenskjold and Pehoe Lakes
enjoying spectacular views of the Paine Massif and the huge Paine's granite Horns and Towers (excursion subjected to change). (BLD)
Overnight in Lago Grey Hosteria (3*)
DAY 13: Torres del Paine
Return to Punta Arenas by schedule bus (3 hours) and continuation to Punta Arenas Airport (3 hours)
for your flight to Santiago.
Reception at Santiago de Chile Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Fundador Hotel. (B).
DAY 14: Santiago
Transfer to the airport to catch the flight to your home country or continuation of your holidays in Chile.(B).
Recommended Extensions
Atacama Nature Tour: A 4 days nature tour through the most impressive desert
of South America, based in the picturesque town of San Pedro de Atacama
Mysteries and Treasures of Rapa Nui:
Plenty of opportunity to discover the mysterious ancient culture that carved
and erected the famous and fascinating huge stone figures centuries ago all over Easter Island,
the world's remotest island.
General Information
Rated: Easy.
All excursions and transportations are shared.
In Torres del Paine we use the services provided by Hosteria Lago Grey, maybe the best and most reliable
hotel of the park. Note that our package in Torres del Paine includes excursions and all meals. Those
who would prefer to purchase a cheaper package without meal, should be aware that a meal costs around $20-30 without
drinks and that excursions purchased separately are out of price.
If you want to visit more thoroughly Torres del paine National Park (recommended) you can extend your stay
at lago Grey hosterias. It costs from USD 95/GBP 63/EUR 105 per night with breakfast.
Departure dates
Every Saturday (or any other day providing some changes to the order of excursions and price)
| Tour Tariff | |||||
| N° of Participants | 2 | 3 | 4 | SGL Supp. | |
| USD | $ 1709 | $ 1651 | $ 1662 | $ 550 | |
| EUR | € 1419 | € 1370 | € 1379 | € 457 | |
| GBP | £ 957 | £ 924 | £ 930 | £ 308 | |
| Domestic Flights: USD 229 / GBP 130 / EUR 190 | |||||
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