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Duration: 9 days/8 nights
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Excursions: Shared
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Lodging: Included
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Starting Point: Santiago Airport
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Language: Spanish/English
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Departure: Daily
Description
Nine days circuit visiting Chile and Argentina. The trip begins in Santiago, visiting Valparaíso and its coast, Puerto Varas, where the Andean Crossing starts heading to Bariloche, finishing in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires.
Passengers from Australia, Taiwan and Canada must pay the RECIPROCITY FEE when entering Argentina, this must be payed online in www.migraciones.gov.ar. Please check this site.
Itinerary
Day 01: Santiago Airport - Santiago's Historic Center - Santiago
Reception at Santiago Airport and transfer to the hotel of your choice.
In the afternoon city tour of the city.
Half day tour. The tour will allow you to know the origin of the city and emblematic places such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Post Office and the Municipality of Santiago. You will also visit La Moneda Palace, the seat of government, and the most traditional neighborhoods of the historic center. The excursion also includes a visit to Santa Lucía Hill, called Huelén by the native peoples, a true urban oasis in the middle of the city center. There you will learn more about the history of Chile and enjoy privileged views of the capital.
Main tourist attractions to visit: Palacio de la Moneda, Barrio Republica, Blanco Encalada, Cumming, Palacio Cousiño, La Plaza de Armas, La Catedral, Mercado Central, Estación Mapocho, Bario Bellavista, Cerro Santa Lucia.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Santiago.
Day 02: Santiago - Valparaíso - Viña Del Mar
07:00 am. We will depart from Santiago to Viña del Mar and the Port of Valparaíso. First we will visit Viña del Mar, known as the "Garden City" that will captivate us with its architecture, streets, palaces and the Quinta Vergara, the beautiful and ancient amphitheater where the Viña del Mar Festival is held in February.
After lunch, we will tour the coastline, the famous Flower Clock to reach the picturesque Port of Valparaiso, a city whose origins date back to 1536, which was declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO and seat of the Legislative Power. A magical city, with picturesque elevators, colorful neighborhoods and unique and unforgettable landscapes. Finally, we will visit the Plaza Sotomayor and the port.
Return to Santiago.
Day 03: Santiago - Santiago Airport - Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas
Transfer from the hotel to the Santiago airport to take the flight to Puerto Montt. Arrival at El Tepual airport in Puerto Montt, reception and transfer to the hotel in Puerto Varas. Half day city tour of Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt. Both cities are marked by the influence of the German settlers who arrived in this area. We will visit the main tourist attractions of both cities: The Craft Fair and Caleta de Angelmó in Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas is only 20 km.from Puerto Montt, located on the shores of Lake Llanquihue and with an amazing view of the Osorno Volcano.
Overnight.
Day 04: Puerto Varas - Frutillar
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Puerto Varas. To get to Frutillar it is necessary to travel along the western shore of Lake Llanquihue. In our tour we will find the small industrial town of Llanquihue where we will access a rural road used by farmers in the area, along the route it is possible to observe the agricultural and livestock activity. We will be accompanied on our excursion by old German mansions that are used as lodging. Arriving in Frutillar you can feel a different atmosphere where you can feel the peaceful life, cheerful gardens, colorful houses, tea rooms and its great Lake Theater, located on the waterfront on the shores of Lake Llanquihue. Return to Puerto Varas
Day 05: Puerto Varas - Peulla (Andean Crossing)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Petrohué, bordering the Llanquihue Lake. Imposing views of the Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes dominate the landscape. Entrance to Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. At 10:30 a.m. in Petrohué, we start the navigation along the Todos los Santos Lake until we arrive at Peulla, Villa Ecológica, at 11:45 a.m. in time for lunch (not included). Rest of the day free for excursions such as canopy, horseback riding, jetboat, among others (at the passenger's expense). Overnight at Hotel Natura in Peulla.
Day 06: Peulla - Bariloche
In the morning, around 10:30 a.m., departure, crossing the Andes Mountain Range, bound for Puerto Frias to complete the customs formalities to leave Chile. We continue sailing on Lake Frias to Puerto Alegre, where we take a bus to Puerto Blest. At about 13:00 hrs we will arrive at Puerto Blest for lunch (not included). We will also have the opportunity to visit the Los Cántaros waterfall (not included). In the afternoon at about 16:00 hrs, departure to begin navigation on Lake Nahuel Huapi, bound for Puerto Pañuelos. Arriving at 17:15 hrs, we take a bus to make the final leg to Bariloche. At 18:15 hrs arrival to San Carlos de Bariloche. Transfer to the hotel in Bariloche, accommodation.
Day 07: Bariloche - Llao-Llao - Bariloche Airport - Buenos Aires Airport - Buenos Aires
Breakfast at the hotel, the trip starts from Bariloche bordering the Nahuel Huapi Lake, at the height of kilometer 8 is Playa Bonita from where you can see Huemul Island. Then we will arrive at Cerro Campanario where there is a chairlift that reaches the summit from where you have one of the most beautiful and fascinating views of this region. After all the tour, transfer to Bariloche Airport. Reception at the airport in Buenos Aires. Accommodation.
Day 08: Buenos Aires - City tour Buenos Aires - Dinner Tango Show
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time we will start the guided tour of the main neighborhoods of the city of Buenos Aires. The tour includes: Colon Theater, 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk, Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, La Boca, Caminito, Retiro, and La Recoleta. Return to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. In the evening we will enjoy a Tango dinner show. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Buenos Aires - Ezeiza International Airport.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires.
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Accommodations
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Tourist
- Santiago: Ibis providencia, Diego de Almagro Providencia- Puerto Varas: Hotel Bellavista, Hotel Solace- Peulla: Hotel Natura- Bariloche: Huinid Bustillo- : Hotel Two Buenos Airesor similar category, depending on availability.
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Superior
- Santiago: Cumbres Lastarria, Double Tree by Hilton Kennedy- Puerto Varas: Hotel Radisson Puerto Varas, Hotel Cumbres De Puerto Varas- Peulla: Hotel Natura- Bariloche: NH Edelweiss- Buenos Aires: Kenton Palaceor similar category, depending on availability.
Important note: In the event that one of the hotels does not have availability, it will be exchanged for a hotel with similar characteristics.