Chile

Starting Price:	$4,971.00
Trip Length:	10 days
Includes airfare allowance from Miami (US)

Santiago

Glacier

Lake district

Santiago, Torres del Paine and the Lake District

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The towering granite “cuernos”, or horns as they are called in Torres del Paine National Park, are perhaps the most recognized image of Chile. These enormous glaciers mark the northern boundary of the park. Puerto Varas, also known as the City of the Roses, is a sleepy town located in the heart of Chile’s Lake District. Here you will surround yourself in the beautiful countryside consisting of large lakes and high mountains. Yampu travelers will also spend two days exploring the fascinating and modern city of Santiago, one of South America’s most sophisticated metropolitan regions.

This trip can be customized to fit your individual travel dates and any specific requests you may have. Your travel consultant will prepare a customized itinerary for you. We offer a choice of 3, 4, 5-star and deluxe hotels. The deluxe option in Santiago is the Carlton Hotel. The deluxe option in Puerto Varas is the Arrebol Patagonia Hotel.

This tour includes airfare allowance from Miami (US), on non-holiday dates. You do not need to fly via Miami; Yampu will fly you the most direct way to your city of destination. Depending on your travel dates and proximity of travel, we will quote you the most economical surcharge from your city or country of origin.

Additional information on this trip:

Days of Week the Trip can Start:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Visited Cities:
Santiago, Puerto Varas, Torres del Paine, Puerto Varas

Day 1

Take overnight flight to Santiago.

Day 2

Santiago
Reception at Santiago airport and transfer to your selected hotel in the heart of the city.
Afternoon city tour of Santiago. We will pick you up from your hotel to explore the historic and modern sights of Santiago de Chile. We will start our tour at the Alameda Bernardo O’Higgins, Santiago’s main avenue, visiting La Moneda, the Government Palace, where we will explain to you the historical and actual meaning of this place. We will enjoy a walk through the pedestrian streets of Huerfanos and Ahumada, where the main commercial activity of the city is concentrated. We will then visit the famous Plaza de Armas, the main square of the city, which is surrounded by the Metropolitan Cathedral and other historical buildings such as the City Hall and the Post Office, both dating from colonial times. Next we head to Santa Lucia Hill, the hill upon which the Spanish founded Santiago in 1541. It is a lone steep rock, with many plants and an antique building rising steeply from the city below. From here you can see the Parque Forestal (park) on one side and the Mapocho River on the other. We will cross the river to visit Bellavista, the cultural and artistic neighborhood of Santiago. Return to your hotel.
Note: check-in is normally after 2 pm. Early check-in may be granted subject to availability (not confirmed).

Day 3

Full day of touring around Santiago. On this day, you may choose from one of the following excursions:
Vina del Mar and Valparaiso
Valle Nevado
Isla Negra - Pablo Neruda Museum
Cousińo Macul and Concha y Toro wineries

Day 4

Santiago - Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Punta Arenas. Reception at the airport and transfer to the bus station to take the bus to Puerto Natales. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure to rest before your excursion to the Torres del Paine Park.

Day 5

Torres del Paine National Park
Full day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park. Enroute we will visit the Milodón Cave, where the remains of a prehistoric animal were found in the last century. The Torres del Paine National Park was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1978. The park covers an area of 160,000 hectares. The most important attraction is the central mountain range where the Horns of Paine are found, and also the needles which were formed by the action of the many glaciers surrounding the rock. There are also many impressive lakes, glaciers, waterfalls and a quite varied flora and fauna—which makes this one of the most famous places in Chile to visit. Lunch (included) is in a restaurant in the park itself. Transfer to a hosteria in the park in the late afternoon.

Day 6

Torres del Paine
Day at leisure in Torres del Paine. Optional excursions available at the hosteria. Overnight in Torres del Paine.

Day 7

Punta Arenas - Puerto Varas
Transfer to the airport and take the flight to Puerto Montt. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Puerto Varas.

Day 8

Full-day visit to Ancud on Chiloe Island
Depart from Puerto Varas early in the morning and drive to Pargua, where the ferry goes to the “big island” of Chiloe. Pass through Chacao and Caulin, where there is much bird life and where you can try a plate of local oysters. Continue to Ancud, the largest town on the north of the island, and visit the main square. The Chile Tour museum has a picture display of the history of Chile, one that shows the myths and legends for which the island is famous. Continue past the Gulf of Quitalmahue to the fort of San Antonio for a visit here. Time for lunch and in the afternoon, visit Huaihuén Hill for a beautiful view of the town and its surroundings. Return to Puerto Varas and transfer to your hotel.

Day 9

Full-day boat excursion to Peulla
Depart from Puerto Varas around 9 am. Continue along the southern shore of Lake Llanquihue with wonderful views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes. Enter the Petrohue National Park where there is a stop to visit the Petrohue waterfalls. Here, the icy green waters from Esmeralda Lake flow over a lip of volcanic rock. Continue on the All Saints Lake and the pier, which is the departure point for the catamaran which travels to Peulla, a tiny hamlet on the other side of the lake. On the way, enjoy views of the Osorno volcano, Mount Puntiagudo and Mount Tronador. The sailing takes almost two hours. In Peulla, there is enough time for lunch and a short walk, maybe to the nearby waterfalls or along the shores of the lake before returning by catamaran and bus to Puerto Varas.

Day 10

Morning, visit the town of Puerto Varas, founded by German immigrants. Continue on to Phillipi Hill, where there are many native trees and also a beautiful view of the town and the lake. Head down to the lakeshore and enjoy the view of the tranquil waters with the Osorno volcano in the background. Continue on to Puerto Montt (capital of the region) and visit the town, Pelluco beach area and Chinquihue on the Tenglo canal before ending the visit in the picturesque village of Angelmó with time to explore this pretty fishing port and craft center famous for its woolens and woodwork.

Afternoon transfer to the airport to take the flight to Santiago and connect with the flight back home, or overlap with the add-on of your choice.

Suggested Hotels by City and Category *

Santiago
3-star	Stanford, Panamericano or similar.
4-star	Orly, Galerias, Meridiano Sur Petit Hotel or similar.
5-star	Santiago Marriott, Bosque Park & Suites, Santiago Park Plaza or similar.
Airport	Holiday Inn Express (Santiago Airport), across from the airport
Deluxe	Ritz Carlton, Aubrey, W, Le Reve or similar.
Puerto Varas
3-star	Colonos del Sur Express, Hotel Bellavista or similar.
4-star	Cabanas del Lago (standard room), Hotel Solace, Casa Molino Guest House or similar.
5-star	Cabanas del Lago (superior room), Hotel Patagonico or similar.
Deluxe	Cumbres Patagonicas Hotel or similar.
Quincho Country Home	10 Km outside Puerto Varas An exclusive Country Home under the management of a dedicated Chilean/German team. Surrounded by a four hectare garden of lawns and woodland, Quincho Country Home is a unique hotel with impressive views of the volcanoes Osorno and Calbuco and Lake Llanquihue. Wood in a combination of traditional and modern lines plays an important role in the overall decoration.
Torres del Paine
3-star	Hosteria Cerro Guido and Hosteria Rio Serrano in standard room, or similar
4-star	Hosteria Cerro Guido and Hosteria Rio Serrano in Superior room, or similar
5-star	Hosteria Lago Grey, or similar

* Subject to confirmation at time of booking

10 days , from $4971

Occupancy Type	3-Star	4-star	5-star	Deluxe
Double	$4971	$5317	$5446	$5677
Single	$6499	$7183	$7498	$7856

Prices shown above are per person, in US Dollars ($).

Prices include air transportation from Miami to Santiago in economy class, domestic air from Santiago to Punta Arenas and Puerto Varas to Santiago, hotel accommodation including daily continental breakfast, guided tours in English including all entrance fees, all transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling, and meals where specified. Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included in the quote (if airfare has been included in the quote).

No visa is required for travel to Chile as a U.S., Canadian or Australian citizen. A reciprocity fee must be paid upon entering Chile; the current amount that must be paid by U.S. and Canadian citizens is $140 per person.

Excursions around Santiago
Full day excursion to Vina del Mar and Valparaiso
Depart for the Central Coast traveling through the valleys of Curacaví and Casablanca. The latter is known for its recent success as a wine producing area and there is a stop to visit one of the vineyards and taste some wine. Continue to the coast and visit the beach area of Reńaca and the town of Vina del Mar, known as the Garden City for its pretty parks and flower lined streets. Visit the Gaming Casino and the coastal road. In the afternoon continue to the picturesque port of Valparaiso built in the XVI century on a total of 43 hills which are reached by narrow windy streets, staircases and a series of lifts (funiculars) which is now declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Site because of its eclectic architecture and urban development. Visit the Museum house of Pablo Neruda, La Sebastiana. The house is situated on one of the hills overlooking the bay and contains some of the poets collections, specifically related to the sea. Return to Santiago.

Full Day excursion Valle Nevado
Valle Nevado ski resort is in the mountains near to Santiago at a height of 3.025 meters/ 9,982 feet above sea level and very close to Santiago. Following the river Mapocho up the valley pass through some small mountain villages before starting to climb the mountain proper up a series of hairpin bends. The views are incredible and there is a good chance of seeing condors all year round. The quality and variety of the runs as well as the usually clement weather make this one of the best ski areas in the southern hemisphere. Skiing is available from June – August (lift pass, ski rental etc not included) and the rest of the year it is possible to enjoy the mountain air and wonderful views.

Full Day excursion to Isla Negra – Pablo Neruda Museum
Depart Santiago in the morning for a full day heading towards the coast. Enjoy the first stop in Pomaire, a small village where the inhabitants work the local clay to make a variety of dishes, pots and interesting sculptures amongst other handicrafts. Continue to Isla Negra, a small beachside community with a pretty beach backed by fragrant pine trees. This is the place where Chilean Nobel Prize for Literature winner Pablo Neruda chose to build one of his houses. The eccentric architecture houses some of his collections, including bottles, figureheads from ships, shells and various other eclectic articles.
There is time for lunch locally after the visit (not included) before returning to Santiago.

Full day excursion to Cousińo Macul winery and Concha y Toro winery
We will visit two of the oldest and most historic wineries in Chile:
Vińa Cousińo Macul, founded in 1856, is still owned and run by the direct descendents of Matías Cousińo, the founder of the vineyard and owner of the Lota coal mines in the south of Chile. The cellars were built in the French style using “cal y canto” a mixture of egg white and lime as “cement”. Time for lunch (not included) before continuing to Vińa Concha y Toro. Founded in 1883 by Don Melchor Concha y Toro, it is today the largest producer of export wines in Chile. It has more than 11 thousand barrels of French and American oak oriented to the production of fine wines with a capacity to store over 8 million 200 thousand liters of wine in steel holding tanks. The tour takes us to the landscaped gardens of the colonial house and the vineyards. We will also learn about the wine making process, and will visit the modern processing plant and the old cellars. Afternoon return to Santiago and transfer to your hotel.

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