Buenos Aires - Trips SouthAmerica Catalogue
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Buenos Aires - Trips SouthAmerica Catalogue
2016/2017 Buenos Aires. Iguazú. Salta. Córdoba. Mendoza. Bariloche. Puerto Madryn. El Calafate. Ushuaia. Basics Programs Buenos Aires “Queen of the Tango” Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 02 – Buenos Aires of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 03 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 04 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 415 372 308 289 275 149 22 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 539 478 415 389 368 282 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 615 572 507 490 473 376 N/A Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1491 1449 1384 1366 1350 1127 N/A SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 429 280 259 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 687 405 405 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 856 485 485 Basics Programs Iguazu “Beat of the Nature” Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Iguazu (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Puerto Iguazú airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 02 – Iguazu effort demanding walk of the three traditional ones. No steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 1 hour). The Devil’s Throat has to be access via the Ecological Jungle Train, and everyone must get off at the stop named after this waterfall. From there, there is a stroll along the catwalk which is a winding path that goes around the islands for 1,100 meters (0.7 miles) and ends in the large balconies located on the edge of falls. There are no steps along the path. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. (B/-/-) Iguazu Argentinean Falls Excursion The park was created in 1934 with the main aim to protect the majestic Iguazu Falls. In 1984, the UNESCO declared this place Natural World Heritage due to the beauty of the scenery and the biological diverse in this subtropical rainforest. The visit to the Iguazu National Park can be done via 3 circuits and on catwalks, best known as Lower Path, Higher path and the Devil´s Throat Path. The Lower Path is a 1,200metre-walk (0.8 miles) that gives a great view of the majority of the rapids and falls from a front and lower point of view. The distances range from a bird’s eye point of view of The Devil’s Throat together with several Brazilian rapids, to spectacular close-ups to other falls. This walk has some high difficulty level due to the number of steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). The Higher Path is a 1,300-metre-walk (0.9 miles) that will raise every visitor´s adrenaline level because of the vertigo of being at the edge of some waterfalls. This walk has breathtaking sceneries from a cliff-point outlook and this is the less Day 03 – Iguazu (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 04 – Iguazu (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Iguazu airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 608 533 495 452 447 294 N/A Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 772 696 658 615 610 457 59 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 998 915 874 828 822 657 120 Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1130 1055 1017 974 969 816 142 SHARED SERVICE Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 789 495 495 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1109 655 598 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1475 820 699 Basics Programs Salta “Colors of Land” Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Salta (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Salta airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. After lunch and heading back to the south, it will be possible to admire the hill nicknamed “the Paintor´s Palette” just on the side of the town Maimara. There will be stop in the city of San Salvador de Jujuy in order to visit the Cathedral which exhibits an amazing piece functioning as a pulpit and that was made by the sculpture Lola Mora. You will return to Salta along the old road by a cliff and framed by exuberant subtropical vegetation until the arrival in the city of Salta. Overnight in Salta. Overnight in Salta. Day 03 – Salta Day 02 – Salta (B/-/-) Humahuaca Gorge Excursion This is a trip along the Gorge that was declared World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO because of the colorful landscapes and cultures that make up this one-of-the-kind destination. The tour will actually begin in the Purmamarca Village where you will be able to look closely at the well-known Seven Colors Hill, the town Church and the Craft Market located around the square. Then the vehicle will head northwards up to Tilcara town, where there will be a stop so as to visit the old Pucara (Fortress in Quechua language) and the Archeological museum before arriving in Huacalera; that place exhibits a wonderful landscape in a hill named “the skirt of the Colla woma” due to the shape it has. The next point is Uquia, with its church located just before the town of Humahuaca and hre, you will get off the vehicle so as to visit the monument to the Native Indian made by the artist Soto Avendaño. (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Salta. Day 04 – Salta (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Salta airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 742 684 530 457 409 220 43 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 834 704 619 552 515 358 20 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 875 745 656 592 559 398 N/A Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1405 1275 1189 1113 1064 868 158 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 569 349 349 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 699 429 429 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 819 489 489 Basics Programs Cordoba “Colonial Charme” Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Cordoba (-/-/-) Day 03 – Cordoba Upon arrival at Cordoba airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Day at leisure. Overnight in Cordoba. Especial Notes: Day 02 – Cordoba (B/-/-) Jesuit Legacy Excursion Today you will leave on a full day tour to the Jesuits Ranches, declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. You visit the “Casa de Caroya” Jesuit Ranch, which was used as a summer residence for students of the Monserrat College. After that, you will go to Jesús María, renowned for its Festival de Doma y Folclore (taming and folk music festival), where you will find the San Isidro Labrador Jesuit Ranch, pioneer in making wine in this area. Continuing you visit the historical “Posta de Sinsacate” and the area of Barranca Yaco, where the famous political leader "el caudillo" Facundo Quiroga was murdered in an ambush in 1834. You arrive later at the Santa Catalina Jesuit Ranch, known for the beauty of its baroque style church façade. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Cordoba. (B/-/-) Overnight in Cordoba. Day 04 – Cordoba (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Cordoba airport. End of our services. B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 309 285 232 205 190 87 12 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 363 339 286 260 244 258 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 571 547 494 468 452 470 77 Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 754 735 689 673 658 598 N/A SHARED SERVICESS Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 378 289 289 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 515 335 335 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 930 545 468 Basics Programs Mendoza “Land of Sun & Good Wine” Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Mendoza (-/-/-) Day 03 – Mendoza Upon arrival at Mendoza airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Day at leisure. Overnight in Mendoza. Especial Notes: Day 02 – Mendoza (B/-/-) Wineries & Vineyards Excursion Mendoza is one of the world capitals of the Malbec wine. This tour will go around two collards in the heart of the Central Region of Mendoza that comprises: Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo. In this area you will find the most traditional cellars in Mendoza and two wine cellars will be visited, one of them is a craft production venture where you will have the chance to observe the traditional work done by local people. The other one is industrialized with its massive infrastructure. You will be able to observe and compare the wine production processes taking place in these commercial undertakings. Overnight in Mendoza. (B/-/-) Overnight in Mendoza. Day 04 – Mendoza (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Mendoza airport. End of our services. B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 742 639 615 605 589 129 45 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 819 710 688 679 662 238 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 895 785 765 755 739 313 N/A Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1252 1119 1102 1095 1072 639 N/A SHARED SERVICESS Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 449 325 289 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 645 409 399 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 829 482 482 Basics Programs Bariloche “Lakes & Legends” Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Bariloche (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Bariloche airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 02 – Bariloche church. You will pass by the hotel golf courses, the bridge over the Angostura River and that joins the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes. The next stop will be in a natural lookout point. Then, after going around El Trebol lagoon, you will start heading back to the city closing and finishing this circuit. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 03 – Bariloche (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Bariloche. (B/-/-) Short Circuit Excursion Today, you will discover the picturesque town of Bariloche and its surroundings by doing the "Circuito Chico" tour (Short Circuit). It starts by going along Nahuel Huapi Lake all the way up to Bonita Beach, where the Huemul Island can be seen. Later, you will arrive at the foothill of Cerro Campanario (1,050 meters / 3,500 ft. above sea level) where a chair lift can take visitors up to the top and appreciate the beautiful landscape surrounding Bariloche. The highlights are the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno Lakes, the Trebol Lagoon, the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, the Otto, Lopez, Catedral and Goye mountains. Continuing the trip, you will pass by the San Pedro Peninsula and will get to the Llao Llao peninsula where it is possible to see the renowned hotel and the local San Bernardo Day 04 – Bariloche (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Bariloche airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 540 450 378 376 348 214 N/A Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 593 535 514 506 480 359 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 721 630 576 552 526 538 N/A Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1486 1402 1359 1301 1266 1108 170 SHARED SERVICESS Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 489 277 277 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 665 379 379 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 872 469 469 Basics Programs Puerto Madryn “Ecological Sanctuary” Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Puerto Madryn (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Trelew airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. The tour continues to Caleta Valdés where, and taking in consideration the time of the year you are, will visit Punta Delgada and Punta Norte. There you can be a part of an elephants and sea lions watching activity, and seasonally a small colony of penguins. Also occasionally you may spot whales and dolphins. Then you have the option for stopping at Estancia La Elvira to taste a delicious roasted Patagonian lamb. During the drive is possible to see guanacos, rheas, maras, birds, jumpers and martinetas among the key species in the region. Overnight in Puerto Madryn. Overnight in Puerto Madryn. Day 03 – Puerto Madryn Day 02 – Puerto Madryn (B/-/-) Peninsula Valdes Excursion The tour leaves for Valdes Peninsula, declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO, as it is the only continental colony of elephant seals in the world. It crosses the Isthmus, arriving at the Panoramic View Point, where in its narrowest part is possible to see simultaneously the two Gulfs: the New Gulf on the left and San Jose Gulf on the right. A few miles away, we stop at the Interpretation Centre of Peninsula Valdes, a peninsular synthesis worth admiring. Then we visit Puerto Piramides, a picturesque seaside village, where you can enjoy its beautiful beach, take a nautical tour to spot, depending on the season, whales, sea lions, cormorants, dolphins, among the main animal species. You can also take the opportunity to engage in snorkeling and scuba diving. (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Puerto Madryn. Day 04 – Puerto Madryn (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Trelew airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1061 929 722 618 593 288 78 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1198 1066 859 755 730 425 99 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1255 1119 912 808 785 455 99 Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1371 1239 1032 928 903 564 N/A SHARED SERVICESS Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 912 569 535 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1005 611 540 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1229 725 625 Basics Programs El Calafate “Paradise below Zero” Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – El Calafate (-/-/-) Day 03 – El Calafate Upon arrival at El Calafate airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Day at Leisure. Overnight in El Calafate. Especial Notes: Day 02 – El Calafate (B/-/-) Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion Today, you will leave in the morning to visit the renowned Perito Moreno glacier, unique on the planet in its constant forward movement. Along the 85 km (53 mi) that you will drive to get to the park, you will discover many Andean precordillera sites that are worth sight seen or recording on camera and by the Argentino Lake you will access the National Park “Los Glaciares”. Along Brazo Rico River you will start to spot the floating icebergs until you finally are able to grasp in all its awe this natural wonder considered World Heritage by the United Nations. You will take the paths and enjoy some time to observe and to have lunch. Then, in the afternoon you will go back to the hotel. Overnight in El Calafate. (B/-/-) Overnight in El Calafate. Day 04 – El Calafate (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to El Calafate airport. End of our services. B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 869 689 655 619 609 315 39 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 882 702 669 635 625 329 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 935 743 708 671 660 348 136 Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1433 1216 1177 1138 1127 807 N/A SHARED SERVICESS Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 681 422 399 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 821 495 495 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 885 492 370 Basics Programs Ushuaia “End of the World” Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Ushuaia (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Ushuaia airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 02 – Ushuaia (B/-/-) Tierra del Fuego National Park Excursion Today, you will go on a half day tour to get to know the most southern protected natural area and the only National Park with sea shores: The Tierra del Fuego National Park. You will access to this park by taking the National Route No. 3. Located close to the city of Ushuaia, the national park stretches 60 km (37 miles) north from the Beagle Channel along the Chilean border. Its 630 km2 (244 sq. miles) include parts of the Fagnano and Roca lakes, the second of which opens into the Lapataia Bay on the southern coast, a popular point for treks. The park has dramatic scenery, with waterfalls, forests, mountains and glaciers. The park’s topography is very wide-ranging with mountains, rivers, valleys and lakes. It is very rich in flora and fauna with a large number and an ample variety of species. After walking across lengas forests, watching beavers damns and maybe, admire some wild animals and birds of this region; you will get to Lapataia bay where the National Route No.3 ends, together with this tour. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 03 – Ushuaia (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 04 – Ushuaia (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Ushuaia airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 701 589 559 526 485 222 45 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 855 735 700 668 628 415 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1139 1005 966 928 882 668 N/A Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1405 1279 1249 1216 1175 969 160 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 580 345 300 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1168 639 639 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1445 779 779 HOTELS Buenos Aires Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Standard First Hotel Merit San Telmo Design Suites Buenos Aires/ Amerian Buenos Aires Park Buenos Aires Grand Deluxe Alvear Palace Palace Premier Iguazú Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist La Cantera Iguazú Forest Room Superior Standard Garden View Deluxe Amerian Portal del Iguazu Sheraton Resort & Spa/ Panoramic Iguazú Iguazu Grand Resort Spa & Casino Salta Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Del Vino Standard Superior Design Suites Salta/ Amerian Salta Junior Suite / Standard First Sheraton Salta Hotel Classic Deluxe House of Jasmines Superior Cordoba Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Standard First Merit Gran Hotel Victoria Amerian Cordoba Park / Amerian Executive Cordoba Sheraton Cordoba Deluxe Azur Real Boutique Deluxe Mendoza Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Urbana Suites Executive Superior Huentala/ Amerian Executive Mendoza Classic /Standard First Intercontinental Mendoza Standard Deluxe Entre Cielos Hotel Young room Bariloche Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Kenton Palace Executive Superior Design Suites Bariloche Standard First Alma del Lago Classic Deluxe LLao LLao Bariloche Hotel & Resort Lake view El Calafate Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Mountain First Rochester El Calafate Design El Calafate/ Esplendor El Calafate Xelena Deluxe Casa Los Sauces Corner Suite Ushuaia Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Altos de Ushuaia Classic Superior Alto Andino Suite Jacuzzi First Los Cauquenes Mountain View Deluxe Los Cauquenes Superior Beagle channel Puerto Madryn Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Piren Standard Superior Península Valdés Standard First Territorio Standard Deluxe Territorio Junior Suite Superior First Superior Superior Standard/ Standard Deluxe Jr Superior Forest View Garden Suite Standard Classic Standard/ Standard Standard 2016/2017 Iguazu Falls Discovery. Meeting the Argentinean Traditions. Travelling around the Wine Route. Outing along the Lakes Promenade. Living the Magic of the Nature. End of the World Experience. Best of Agentina. Round Trip to the North. Round Trip to the South. Round Trip Argentina. Combined Programs Iguazu Falls Discovery Program: 07 Days / 06 Nights Day 01 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 02 – Buenos Aires Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Day 03 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 04 – Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at Puerto Iguazu airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Day 05 – Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) Iguazu Argentinean Falls Excursion The park was created in 1934 with the main aim to protect the majestic Iguazu Falls. In 1984, the UNESCO declared this place Natural World Heritage due to the beauty of the scenery and the biological diverse in this subtropical rainforest. The visit to the Iguazu National Park can be done via 3 circuits and on catwalks, best known as Lower Path, Higher path and the Devil´s Throat Path. The Lower Path is a 1,200-metrewalk (0.8 miles) that gives a great view of the majority of the rapids and falls from a front and lower point of view. The distances range from a bird’s eye point of view of The Devil’s Throat together with several Brazilian rapids, to spectacular close-ups to other falls. This walk has some high difficulty level due to the number of steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). The Higher Path is a 1,300metre-walk (0.9 miles) that will raise every visitor´s adrenaline level because of the vertigo of being at the edge of some waterfalls. This walk has breathtaking sceneries from a cliffpoint outlook and this is the less effort demanding walk of the three traditional ones. No steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 1 hour). The Devil’s Throat has to be access via the Ecological Jungle Train, and everyone must get off at the stop named after this waterfall. From there, there is a stroll along the catwalk which is a winding path that goes around the islands for 1,100 meters (0.7 miles) and ends in the large balconies located on the edge of falls. There are no steps along (Approximate duration: 2 hours). the path. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 06 – Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 07 – Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Puerto Iguazu airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1025 905 802 742 720 440 20 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1270 1149 1048 975 965 728 59 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1613 1488 1381 1317 1296 1034 120 Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2622 2505 2400 2340 2319 1945 142 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1212 775 752 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1755 1029 969 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2332 1298 1179 Combined Programs Meeting the Argentinean Traditions Program: 10 Days / 09 Nights Day 01 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 03 – Buenos Aires Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Day 02 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Overnight in Buenos Aires. City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Day 04 – Buenos Aires / Salta (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at Salta airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Salta. Day 05 – Salta (B/-/-) Humahuaca Gorge Excursion This is a trip along the Gorge that was declared World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO because of the colorful landscapes and cultures that make up this one-of-the-kind destination. The tour will actually begin in the Purmamarca Village where you will be able to look closely at the well-known Seven Colors Hill, the town Church and the Craft Market located around the square. Then the vehicle will head northwards up to Tilcara town, where there will be a stop so as to visit the old Pucara (Fortress in Quechua language) and the Archeological museum before arriving in Huacalera; that place exhibits a wonderful landscape in a hill named “the skirt of the Colla woma” due to the shape it has. The next point is Uquia, with its church located just before the town of Humahuaca and hre, you will get off the vehicle so as to visit the monument to the Native Indian made by the artist Soto Avendaño. After lunch and heading back to the south, it will be possible to admire the hill nicknamed “the Paintor´s Palette” just on the side of the town Maimara. There will be stop in the city of San Salvador de Jujuy in order to visit the Cathedral which exhibits an amazing piece functioning as a pulpit and that was made by the sculpture Lola Mora. You will return to Salta along the old road by a cliff and framed by exuberant subtropical vegetation until the arrival in the city of Salta. (B/-/-) Day 08 – Cordoba (B/-/-) Jesuit Legacy Excursion Today you will leave on a full day tour to the Jesuits Ranches, declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. You visit the “Casa de Caroya” Jesuit Ranch, which was used as a summer residence for students of the Monserrat College. After that, you will go to Jesús María, renowned for its Festival de Doma y Folclore (taming and folk music festival), where you will find the San Isidro Labrador Jesuit Ranch, pioneer in making wine in this area. Continuing you visit the historical “Posta de Sinsacate” and the area of Barranca Yaco, where the famous political leader "el caudillo" Facundo Quiroga was murdered in an ambush in 1834. You arrive later at the Santa Catalina Jesuit Ranch, known for the beauty of its baroque style church façade. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Cordoba. Day 09 – Cordoba (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Day 10 – Cordoba (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Cordoba airport. Day at leisure. Overnight in Salta. Day 07 – Salta / Cordoba Overnight in Cordoba. Overnight in Cordoba. Overnight in Salta. Day 06 – Salta will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. End of our services. (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Salta airport. Upon arrival at Cordoba airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1440 1301 1035 924 840 460 89 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1695 1493 1293 1171 1110 885 20 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2059 1863 1658 1549 1478 1244 77 Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 3560 3362 3158 3040 2959 2476 158 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1379 875 827 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1852 1135 1135 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2644 1512 1435 Combined Programs Travelling around the Wine Route Program: 07 Days / 06 Nights Day 01 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 03 – Buenos Aires Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Day 02 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Overnight in Buenos Aires. City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Day 04 – Buenos Aires / Mendoza (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at Mendoza airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 05 – Mendoza (B/-/-) Wineries & Vineyards Excursion Mendoza is one of the world capitals of the Malbec wine. This tour will go around two collards in the heart of the Central Region of Mendoza that comprises: Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo. In this area you will find the most traditional cellars in Mendoza and two wine cellars will be visited, one of them is a craft production venture where you will have the chance to observe the traditional work done by local people. The other one is industrialized with its massive infrastructure. You will be able to observe and compare the wine production processes taking place in these commercial undertakings. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 06 – Mendoza (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 07 – Mendoza (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Mendoza airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1142 974 886 854 814 270 60 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1356 1188 1100 1068 1029 520 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1889 1505 1337 1249 1217 1177 N/A Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2695 2549 2467 2441 2406 1835 N/A SHARED SERVICES Tarifas - Opción Turista VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 865 599 530 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1335 815 815 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1660 960 960 Combined Programs Outing along the Lakes Promenade Program: 07 Days / 06 Nights Day 01 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 03 – Buenos Aires Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Day 02 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Overnight in Buenos Aires. City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Day 04 – Buenos Aires / Bariloche (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at Bariloche airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 05 – Bariloche (B/-/-) Short Circuit Excursion Today, you will discover the picturesque town of Bariloche and its surroundings by doing the "Circuito Chico" tour (Short Circuit). It starts by going along Nahuel Huapi Lake all the way up to Bonita Beach, where the Huemul Island can be seen. Later, you will arrive at the foothill of Cerro Campanario (1,050 meters / 3,500 ft. above sea level) where a chair lift can take visitors up to the top and appreciate the beautiful landscape surrounding Bariloche. The highlights are the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno Lakes, the Trebol Lagoon, the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, the Otto, Lopez, Catedral and Goye mountains. Continuing the trip, you will pass by the San Pedro Peninsula and will get to the Llao Llao peninsula where it is possible to see the renowned hotel and the local San Bernardo church. You will pass by the hotel golf courses, the bridge over the Angostura River and that joins the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes. The next stop will be in a natural lookout point. Then, after going around El Trebol lagoon, you will start heading back to the city closing and finishing this circuit. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 06 – Bariloche (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 07 – Bariloche (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Bariloche airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 939 788 651 626 576 356 31 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1250 1091 923 877 819 564 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1335 1202 1083 1042 999 914 N/A Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2977 2851 2742 2667 2616 2235 170 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 915 559 529 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1302 736 736 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1728 950 950 Combined Programs Living the Magic of the Nature Program: 07 Days / 06 Nights Day 01 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 03 – Buenos Aires Overnight in Buenos Aires. (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Day 02 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Overnight in Buenos Aires. City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Day 04 – Buenos Aires / Puerto Madryn (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at Trelew airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Puerto Madryn. Day 05 – Puerto Madryn (B/-/-) Peninsula Valdes Excursion The tour leaves for Valdes Peninsula, declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO, as it is the only continental colony of elephant seals in the world. It crosses the Isthmus, arriving at the Panoramic View Point, where in its narrowest part is possible to see simultaneously the two Gulfs: the New Gulf on the left and San Jose Gulf on the right. A few miles away, we stop at the Interpretation Centre of Peninsula Valdes, a peninsular synthesis worth admiring. Then we visit Puerto Pyramids, a picturesque seaside village, where you can enjoy its beautiful beach, take a nautical tour to spot, depending on the season, whales, sea lions, cormorants, dolphins, among the main animal species. You can also take the opportunity to engage in snorkeling and scuba diving. The tour continues to Caleta Valdés where, and taking in consideration the time of the year you are, will visit Punta Delgada and Punta Norte. There you can be a part of an elephants and sea lions watching activity, and seasonally a small colony of penguins. Also occasionally you may spot whales and dolphins. Then you have the option for stopping at Estancia La Elvira to taste a delicious roasted Patagonian lamb. During the drive is possible to see guanacos, rheas, maras, birds, jumpers and martinetas among the key species in the region. Overnight in Puerto Madryn. Day 06 – Puerto Madryn (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Puerto Madryn. Day 07 – Puerto Madryn (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Trelew airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1460 1267 994 867 821 430 78 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1737 1544 1271 1144 1098 707 99 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1864 1671 1398 1271 1225 809 N/A Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2790 2597 2324 2197 2150 1612 N/A SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1338 846 775 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1675 1009 909 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2085 1205 1105 Combined Programs End of the World Experience Program: 10 Days / 09 Nights Day 01 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 02 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 03 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 04 – Buenos Aires / El Calafate (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at El Calafate airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 05 – El Calafate (B/-/-) Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion Today, you will leave in the morning to visit the renowned Perito Moreno glacier, unique on the planet in its constant forward movement. Along the 85 km (53 mi) that you will drive to get to the park, you will discover many Andean precordillera sites that are worth sight seen or recording on camera and by the Argentino Lake you will access the National Park “Los Glaciares”. Along Brazo Rico River you will start to spot the floating icebergs until you finally are able to grasp in all its awe this natural wonder considered World Heritage by the United Nations. You will take the paths and enjoy some time to observe and to have lunch. Then, in the afternoon you will go back to the hotel. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 06 – El Calafate (B/-/-) Day 09 – Ushuaia (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in El Calafate. Overnight in Ushuaia. (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to El Calafate airport. Upon arrival at Ushuaia airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 08 – Ushuaia After walking across lengas forests, watching beavers damns and maybe, admire some wild animals and birds of this region; you will get to Lapataia bay where the National Route No.3 ends, together with this tour. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day at leisure. Day 07 – El Calafate / Ushuaia Located close to the city of Ushuaia, the national park stretches 60 km (37 miles) north from the Beagle Channel along the Chilean border. Its 630 km2 (244 sq. miles) include parts of the Fagnano and Roca lakes, the second of which opens into the Lapataia Bay on the southern coast, a popular point for treks. The park has dramatic scenery, with waterfalls, forests, mountains and glaciers. The park’s topography is very wide-ranging with mountains, rivers, valleys and lakes. It is very rich in flora and fauna with a large number and an ample variety of species. (B/-/-) Tierra del Fuego National Park Excursion Today, you will go on a half day tour to get to know the most southern protected natural area and the only National Park with sea shores: The Tierra del Fuego National Park. You will access to this park by taking the National Route No. 3. Day 10 – Ushuaia (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Ushuaia airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1982 1648 1519 1434 1367 682 104 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2235 1884 1759 1662 1600 1012 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2632 2274 2143 2055 1983 1366 136 Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 4327 3944 3809 3720 3648 2897 163 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1658 1030 1098 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2506 1449 1449 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 3069 1720 1598 Combined Programs Best of Argentina Program: 13 Days / 12 Nights Day 01 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 02 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy Overnight in Buenos Aires. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 03 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Day 04 – Buenos Aires / Iguazu (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at Puerto Iguazu airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 05 – Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) Iguazu Argentinean Falls Excursion The park was created in 1934 with the main aim to protect the majestic Iguazu Falls. In 1984, the UNESCO declared this place Natural World Heritage due to the beauty of the scenery and the biological diverse in this subtropical rainforest. The visit to the Iguazu National Park can be done via 3 circuits and on catwalks, best known as Lower Path, Higher path and the Devil´s Throat Path. The Lower Path is a 1,200-metrewalk (0.8 miles) that gives a great view of the majority of the rapids and falls from a front and lower point of view. The distances range from a bird’s eye point of view of The Devil’s Throat together with several Brazilian rapids, to spectacular close-ups to other falls. This walk has some high difficulty level due to the number of steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). The Higher Path is a 1,300metre-walk (0.9 miles) that will raise every visitor´s adrenaline level because of the vertigo of being at the edge of some waterfalls. This walk has breathtaking sceneries from a cliffpoint outlook and this is the less effort demanding walk of the three traditional ones. No steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 1 hour). The Devil’s Throat has to be access via the Ecological Jungle Train, and everyone must get off at the stop named after this waterfall. From there, there is a stroll along the catwalk which is a winding path that goes around the islands for 1,100 meters (0.7 miles) and ends in the large balconies located on the edge of falls. There are no steps along the path. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 06 – Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) Upon arrival at Bariloche airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 08 – Bariloche (B/-/-) Short Circuit Excursion Today, you will discover the picturesque town of Bariloche and its surroundings by doing the "Circuito Chico" tour (Short Circuit). It starts by going along Nahuel Huapi Lake all the way up to Bonita Beach, where the Huemul Island can be seen. Later, you will arrive at the foothill of Cerro Campanario (1,050 meters / 3,500 ft. above sea level) where a chair lift can take visitors up to the top and appreciate the beautiful landscape surrounding Bariloche. The highlights are the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno Lakes, the Trebol Lagoon, the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, the Otto, Lopez, Catedral and Goye mountains. Continuing the trip, you will pass by the San Pedro Peninsula and will get to the Llao Llao peninsula where it is possible to see the renowned hotel and the local San Bernardo church. You will pass by the hotel golf courses, the bridge over the Angostura River and that joins the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes. The next stop will be in a natural lookout point. Then, after going around El Trebol lagoon, you will start heading back to the city closing and finishing this circuit. Overnight in Bariloche. Day at leisure. Day 09 – Bariloche Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day at leisure. Day 07 – Puerto Iguazu / (B/-/-) Bariloche At the set time you will be transferred to Iguazu airport. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 10 – Bariloche / El Calafate (B/-/-) (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Bariloche airport. Upon arrival at El Calafate airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 12 – El Calafate (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in El Calafate. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 11 – El Calafate You will take the paths and enjoy some time to observe and to have lunch. Then, in the afternoon you will go back to the hotel. (B/-/-) Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion Today, you will leave in the morning to visit the renowned Perito Moreno glacier, unique on the planet in its constant forward movement. Along the 85 km (53 mi) that you will drive to get to the park, you will discover many Andean precordillera sites that are worth sight seen or recording on camera and by the Argentino Lake you will access the National Park “Los Glaciares”. Along Brazo Rico River you will start to spot the floating icebergs until you finally are able to grasp in all its awe this natural wonder considered World Heritage by the United Nations. Day 13 – El Calafate (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to El Calafate airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2338 1987 1830 1698 1645 963 70 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2744 2384 2232 2115 2068 1413 59 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 3268 2861 2665 2540 2482 1919 255 Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 5540 5122 4937 4779 4712 3858 313 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2380 1472 1410 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 3255 1885 1885 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 4835 2684 2387 Combined Programs Round Trip to the North Program: 16 Days / 15 Nights Day 01 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 02 – Buenos Aires of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 03 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Day at leisure. (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 04 – Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at Puerto Iguazu airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Day 05 – Puerto Iguazu Iguazu Argentinean Falls Excursion (B/-/-) The park was created in 1934 with the main aim to protect the majestic Iguazu Falls. In 1984, the UNESCO declared this place Natural World Heritage due to the beauty of the scenery and the biological diverse in this subtropical rainforest. The visit to the Iguazu National Park can be done via 3 circuits and on catwalks, best known as Lower Path, Higher path and the Devil´s Throat Path. The Lower Path is a 1,200-metrewalk (0.8 miles) that gives a great view of the majority of the rapids and falls from a front and lower point of view. The distances range from a bird’s eye point of view of The Devil’s Throat together with several Brazilian rapids, to spectacular close-ups to other falls. This walk has some high difficulty level due to the number of steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). The Higher Path is a 1,300metre-walk (0.9 miles) that will raise every visitor´s adrenaline level because of the vertigo of being at the edge of some waterfalls. This walk has breathtaking sceneries from a cliffpoint outlook and this is the less effort demanding walk of the three traditional ones. No steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 1 hour). The Devil’s Throat has to be access via the Ecological Jungle Train, and everyone must get off at the stop named after this waterfall. From there, there is a stroll along the catwalk which is a winding path that goes around the islands for 1,100 meters (0.7 miles) and ends in the large balconies located on the edge of falls. There are no steps along the path. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 06 – Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 07 – Puerto Iguazu / Salta also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Salta. Day 08 – Salta (B/-/-) Humahuaca Gorge Excursion This is a trip along the Gorge that was declared World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO because of the colorful landscapes and cultures that make up this one-of-the-kind destination. The tour will actually begin in the Purmamarca Village where you will be able to look closely at the well-known Seven Colors Hill, the town Church and the Craft Market located around the square. Then the vehicle will head northwards up to Tilcara town, where there will be a stop so as to visit the old Pucara (Fortress in Quechua language) and the Archeological museum before arriving in Huacalera; that place exhibits a wonderful landscape in a hill named “the skirt of the Colla woma” due to the shape it has. The next point is Uquia, with its church located just before the town of Humahuaca and hre, you will get off the vehicle so as to visit the monument to the Native Indian made by the artist Soto Avendaño. After lunch and heading back to the south, it will be possible to admire the hill nicknamed “the Paintor´s Palette” just on the side of the town Maimara. There will be stop in the city of San Salvador de Jujuy in order to visit the Cathedral which exhibits an amazing piece functioning as a pulpit and that was made by the sculpture Lola Mora. You will return to Salta along the old road by a cliff and framed by exuberant subtropical vegetation until the arrival in the city of Salta. Overnight in Salta. (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Puerto Iguazu airport. Upon arrival at Salta airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will Day 09 – Salta (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Salta. Day 10 – Salta / Cordoba (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Salta airport. Upon arrival at Cordoba airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Cordoba. Day 11 – Cordoba (B/-/-) Jesuit Legacy Excursion Today you will leave on a full day tour to the Jesuits Ranches, declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. You visit the “Casa de Caroya” Jesuit Ranch, which was used as a summer residence for students of the Monserrat College. After that, you will go to Jesús María, renowned for its Festival de Doma y Folclore (taming and folk music festival), where you will find the San Isidro Labrador Jesuit Ranch, pioneer in making wine in this area. Continuing you visit the historical “Posta de Sinsacate” and the area of Barranca Yaco, where the famous political leader "el caudillo" Facundo Quiroga was murdered in an ambush in 1834. You arrive later at the Santa Catalina Jesuit Ranch, known for the beauty of its baroque style church façade. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Cordoba. Day 12 – Cordoba (B/-/-) Overnight in Mendoza. Day 14 – Mendoza Overnight in Mendoza. Day 15 – Mendoza (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Cordoba airport. Upon arrival at Mendoza airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 16 – Mendoza (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Mendoza airport. Especial Notes: Overnight in Cordoba. (B/-/-) Wineries & Vineyards Excursion Mendoza is one of the world capitals of the Malbec wine. This tour will go around two collards in the heart of the Central Region of Mendoza that comprises: Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo. In this area you will find the most traditional cellars in Mendoza and two wine cellars will be visited, one of them is a craft production venture where you will have the chance to observe the traditional work done by local people. The other one is industrialized with its massive infrastructure. You will be able to observe and compare the wine production processes taking place in these commercial undertakings. End of our services. Day at leisure. Day 13 – Cordoba / Mendoza with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2726 2404 2095 1955 1849 852 133 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 3177 2854 2545 2406 2300 1420 94 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 3881 3557 3248 3109 3002 2083 73 Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 5893 5517 5259 5089 4984 4000 300 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2554 1695 1539 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 3566 2159 2078 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 4915 2795 2599 Combined Programs Round Trip to the South Program: 16 Days / 15 Nights Day 01 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 02 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 03 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 04 – Buenos Aires Bariloche (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at Bariloche airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 05 – Bariloche (B/-/-) Short Circuit Excursion Today, you will discover the picturesque town of Bariloche and its surroundings by doing the "Circuito Chico" tour (Short Circuit). It starts by going along Nahuel Huapi Lake all the way up to Bonita Beach, where the Huemul Island can be seen. Later, you will arrive at the foothill of Cerro Campanario (1,050 meters / 3,500 ft. above sea level) where a chair lift can take visitors up to the top and appreciate the beautiful landscape surrounding Bariloche. The highlights are the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno Lakes, the Trebol Lagoon, the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, the Otto, Lopez, Catedral and Goye mountains. Continuing the trip, you will pass by the San Pedro Peninsula and will get to the Llao Llao peninsula where it is possible to see the renowned hotel and the local San Bernardo church. You will pass by the hotel golf courses, the bridge over the Angostura River and that joins the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes. The next stop will be in a natural lookout point. Then, after going around El Trebol lagoon, you will start heading back to the city closing and finishing this circuit. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 06 – Bariloche (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 07 – Bariloche / El Calafate (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Bariloche airport. Upon arrival at El Calafate airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 08 – El Calafate (B/-/-) Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion Today, you will leave in the morning to visit the renowned Perito Moreno glacier, unique on the planet in its constant forward movement. Along the 85 km (53 mi) that you will drive to get to the park, you will discover many Andean pre-cordillera sites that are worth sight seen or recording on camera and by the Argentino Lake you will access the National Park “Los Glaciares”. Along Brazo Rico River you will start to spot the floating icebergs until you finally are able to grasp in all its awe this natural wonder considered World Heritage by the United Nations. You will take the paths and enjoy some time to observe and to have lunch. Then, in the afternoon you will go back to the hotel. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 09 – El Calafate (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 10 – El Calafate / Ushuaia (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to El Calafate airport. Upon arrival at Ushuaia airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 11 – Ushuaia (B/-/-) Tierra del Fuego National Park Excursion Today, you will go on a half day tour to get to know the most southern protected natural area and the only National Park with sea shores: The Tierra del Fuego National Park. You will access to this park by taking the National Route No. 3. Located close to the city of Ushuaia, the national park stretches 60 km (37 miles) north from the Beagle Channel along the Chilean border. Its 630 km2 (244 sq. miles) include parts of the Fagnano and Roca lakes, the second of which opens into the Lapataia Bay on the southern coast, a popular point for treks. The park has dramatic scenery, with waterfalls, forests, mountains and glaciers. The park’s topography is very wide-ranging with mountains, rivers, valleys and lakes. It is very rich in flora and fauna with a large number and an ample variety of species. After walking across lengas forests, watching beavers damns and maybe, admire some wild animals and birds of this region; you will get to Lapataia bay where the National Route No.3 ends, together with this tour. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 12 – Ushuaia (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 13 – Ushuaia / Puerto Madryn (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Ushuaia airport. Upon arrival at Trelew airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Puerto Madryn. Day 14 – Puerto Madryn (B/-/-) Peninsula Valdes Excursion The tour leaves for Valdes Peninsula, declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO, as it is the only continental colony of elephant seals in the world. It crosses the Isthmus, arriving at the Panoramic View Point, where in its narrowest part is possible to see simultaneously the two Gulfs: the New Gulf on the left and San Jose Gulf on the right. A few miles away, we stop at the Interpretation Centre of Peninsula Valdes, a peninsular synthesis worth admiring. Then we visit Puerto Pyramids, a picturesque seaside village, where you can enjoy its beautiful beach, take a nautical tour to spot, depending on the season, whales, sea lions, cormorants, dolphins, among the main animal species. You can also take the opportunity to engage in snorkeling and scuba diving. The tour continues to Caleta Valdés where, and taking in consideration the time of the year you are, will visit Punta Delgada and Punta Norte. There you can be a part of an elephants and sea lions watching activity, and seasonally a small colony of penguins. Also occasionally you may spot whales and dolphins. Then you have the option for stopping at Estancia La Elvira to taste a delicious roasted Patagonian lamb. During the drive is possible to see guanacos, rheas, maras, birds, jumpers and martinetas among the key species in the region. Overnight in Puerto Madryn. Day 15 – Puerto Madryn (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Puerto Madryn. Day 16 – Puerto Madryn (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Trelew airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 3537 2919 2506 2294 2163 1115 173 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 4129 3503 3058 2826 2686 1604 171 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 4659 4011 3587 3370 3236 2339 242 Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 7082 6435 6103 5879 5760 4632 333 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 3059 1879 1715 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 4152 2420 2325 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 5165 2915 3161 Combined Programs Round Trip Argentina Program: 29 Days / 28 Nights Day 01 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 02 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 03 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 04 – Buenos Aires / Iguazu (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at Puerto Iguazu airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 05 – Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) Iguazu Argentinean Falls Excursion The park was created in 1934 with the main aim to protect the majestic Iguazu Falls. In 1984, the UNESCO declared this place Natural World Heritage due to the beauty of the scenery and the biological diverse in this subtropical rainforest. The visit to the Iguazu National Park can be done via 3 circuits and on catwalks, best known as Lower Path, Higher path and the Devil´s Throat Path. The Lower Path is a 1,200-metrewalk (0.8 miles) that gives a great view of the majority of the rapids and falls from a front and lower point of view. The distances range from a bird’s eye point of view of The Devil’s Throat together with several Brazilian rapids, to spectacular close-ups to other falls. This walk has some high difficulty level due to the number of steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). The Higher Path is a 1,300metre-walk (0.9 miles) that will raise every visitor´s adrenaline level because of the vertigo of being at the edge of some waterfalls. This walk has breathtaking sceneries from a cliffpoint outlook and this is the less effort demanding walk of the three traditional ones. No steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 1 hour). The Devil’s Throat has to be access via the Ecological Jungle Train, and everyone must get off at the stop named after this waterfall. From there, there is a stroll along the catwalk which is a winding path that goes around the islands for 1,100 meters (0.7 miles) and ends in the large balconies located on the edge of falls. There are no steps along the path. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Salta. Day 08 – Salta (B/-/-) Humahuaca Gorge Excursion This is a trip along the Gorge that was declared World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO because of the colorful landscapes and cultures that make up this one-of-the-kind destination. The tour will actually begin in the Purmamarca Village where you will be able to look closely at the well-known Seven Colors Hill, the town Church and the Craft Market located around the square. Then the vehicle will head northwards up to Tilcara town, where there will be a stop so as to visit the old Pucara (Fortress in Quechua language) and the Archeological museum before arriving in Huacalera; that place exhibits a wonderful landscape in a hill named “the skirt of the Colla woma” due to the shape it has. The next point is Uquia, with its church located just before the town of Humahuaca and hre, you will get off the vehicle so as to visit the monument to the Native Indian made by the artist Soto Avendaño. Day at leisure. After lunch and heading back to the south, it will be possible to admire the hill nicknamed “the Paintor´s Palette” just on the side of the town Maimara. There will be stop in the city of San Salvador de Jujuy in order to visit the Cathedral which exhibits an amazing piece functioning as a pulpit and that was made by the sculpture Lola Mora. You will return to Salta along the old road by a cliff and framed by exuberant subtropical vegetation until the arrival in the city of Salta. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Overnight in Salta. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 06 – Puerto Iguazu Day 07 – Puerto Iguazu / Salta (B/-/-) (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Puerto Iguazu airport. Upon arrival at Salta airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Day 09 – Salta Day at leisure. Overnight in Salta. (B/-/-) Day 10 – Salta / Cordoba (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Salta airport. Upon arrival at Cordoba airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Cordoba. Day 11 – Cordoba (B/-/-) Jesuit Legacy Excursion Today you will leave on a full day tour to the Jesuits Ranches, declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. You visit the “Casa de Caroya” Jesuit Ranch, which was used as a summer residence for students of the Monserrat College. After that, you will go to Jesús María, renowned for its Festival de Doma y Folclore (taming and folk music festival), where you will find the San Isidro Labrador Jesuit Ranch, pioneer in making wine in this area. Continuing you visit the historical “Posta de Sinsacate” and the area of Barranca Yaco, where the famous political leader "el caudillo" Facundo Quiroga was murdered in an ambush in 1834. You arrive later at the Santa Catalina Jesuit Ranch, known for the beauty of its baroque style church façade. Return to the hotel. hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 14 – Mendoza (B/-/-) Wineries & Vineyards Excursion Mendoza is one of the world capitals of the Malbec wine. This tour will go around two collards in the heart of the Central Region of Mendoza that comprises: Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo. In this area you will find the most traditional cellars in Mendoza and two wine cellars will be visited, one of them is a craft production venture where you will have the chance to observe the traditional work done by local people. The other one is industrialized with its massive infrastructure. You will be able to observe and compare the wine production processes taking place in these commercial undertakings. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 15 – Mendoza (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 16 – Mendoza / Bariloche (B/-/-) Overnight in Cordoba. Day 12 – Cordoba (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Cordoba. Day 13 – Cordoba / Mendoza (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Cordoba airport. Upon arrival at Mendoza airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your At the set time you will be transferred to Mendoza airport. Upon arrival at Bariloche airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Bariloche. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 05 – Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) Iguazu Argentinean Falls Excursion The park was created in 1934 with the main aim to protect the majestic Iguazu Falls. In 1984, the UNESCO declared this place Natural World Heritage due to the beauty of the scenery and the biological diverse in this subtropical rainforest. The visit to the Iguazu National Park can be done via 3 circuits and on catwalks, best known as Lower Path, Higher path and the Devil´s Throat Path. The Lower Path is a 1,200-metrewalk (0.8 miles) that gives a great view of the majority of the rapids and falls from a front and lower point of view. The distances range from a bird’s eye point of view of The Devil’s Throat together with several Brazilian rapids, to spectacular close-ups to other falls. This walk has some high difficulty level due to the number of steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). The Higher Path is a 1,300metre-walk (0.9 miles) that will raise every visitor´s adrenaline level because of the vertigo of being at the edge of some waterfalls. This walk has breathtaking sceneries from a cliffpoint outlook and this is the less effort demanding walk of the three traditional ones. No steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 1 hour). The Devil’s Throat has to be access via the Ecological Jungle Train, and everyone must get off at the stop named after this waterfall. From there, there is a stroll along the catwalk which is a winding path that goes around the islands for 1,100 meters (0.7 miles) and ends in the large balconies located on the edge of falls. There are no steps along the path. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Salta. Day 08 – Salta (B/-/-) Humahuaca Gorge Excursion This is a trip along the Gorge that was declared World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO because of the colorful landscapes and cultures that make up this one-of-the-kind destination. The tour will actually begin in the Purmamarca Village where you will be able to look closely at the well-known Seven Colors Hill, the town Church and the Craft Market located around the square. Then the vehicle will head northwards up to Tilcara town, where there will be a stop so as to visit the old Pucara (Fortress in Quechua language) and the Archeological museum before arriving in Huacalera; that place exhibits a wonderful landscape in a hill named “the skirt of the Colla woma” due to the shape it has. The next point is Uquia, with its church located just before the town of Humahuaca and hre, you will get off the vehicle so as to visit the monument to the Native Indian made by the artist Soto Avendaño. Day at leisure. After lunch and heading back to the south, it will be possible to admire the hill nicknamed “the Paintor´s Palette” just on the side of the town Maimara. There will be stop in the city of San Salvador de Jujuy in order to visit the Cathedral which exhibits an amazing piece functioning as a pulpit and that was made by the sculpture Lola Mora. You will return to Salta along the old road by a cliff and framed by exuberant subtropical vegetation until the arrival in the city of Salta. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Overnight in Salta. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 06 – Puerto Iguazu Day 07 – Puerto Iguazu / Salta (B/-/-) (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Puerto Iguazu airport. Upon arrival at Salta airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Day 09 – Salta Day at leisure. Overnight in Salta. (B/-/-) Day 10 – Salta / Cordoba (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Salta airport. Upon arrival at Cordoba airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Cordoba. Day 11 – Cordoba (B/-/-) Jesuit Legacy Excursion Today you will leave on a full day tour to the Jesuits Ranches, declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. You visit the “Casa de Caroya” Jesuit Ranch, which was used as a summer residence for students of the Monserrat College. After that, you will go to Jesús María, renowned for its Festival de Doma y Folclore (taming and folk music festival), where you will find the San Isidro Labrador Jesuit Ranch, pioneer in making wine in this area. Continuing you visit the historical “Posta de Sinsacate” and the area of Barranca Yaco, where the famous political leader "el caudillo" Facundo Quiroga was murdered in an ambush in 1834. You arrive later at the Santa Catalina Jesuit Ranch, known for the beauty of its baroque style church façade. Return to the hotel. hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 14 – Mendoza (B/-/-) Wineries & Vineyards Excursion Mendoza is one of the world capitals of the Malbec wine. This tour will go around two collards in the heart of the Central Region of Mendoza that comprises: Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo. In this area you will find the most traditional cellars in Mendoza and two wine cellars will be visited, one of them is a craft production venture where you will have the chance to observe the traditional work done by local people. The other one is industrialized with its massive infrastructure. You will be able to observe and compare the wine production processes taking place in these commercial undertakings. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 15 – Mendoza (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 16 – Mendoza / Bariloche (B/-/-) Overnight in Cordoba. Day 12 – Cordoba (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Cordoba. Day 13 – Cordoba / Mendoza (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Cordoba airport. Upon arrival at Mendoza airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your At the set time you will be transferred to Mendoza airport. Upon arrival at Bariloche airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 17 – Bariloche (B/-/-) Short Circuit Excursion Today, you will discover the picturesque town of Bariloche and its surroundings by doing the "Circuito Chico" tour (Short Circuit). It starts by going along Nahuel Huapi Lake all the way up to Bonita Beach, where the Huemul Island can be seen. Later, you will arrive at the foothill of Cerro Campanario (1,050 meters / 3,500 ft. above sea level) where a chair lift can take visitors up to the top and appreciate the beautiful landscape surrounding Bariloche. The highlights are the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno Lakes, the Trebol Lagoon, the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, the Otto, Lopez, Catedral and Goye mountains. Continuing the trip, you will pass by the San Pedro Peninsula and will get to the Llao Llao peninsula where it is possible to see the renowned hotel and the local San Bernardo church. You will pass by the hotel golf courses, the bridge over the Angostura River and that joins the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes. The next stop will be in a natural lookout point. Then, after going around El Trebol lagoon, you will start heading back to the city closing and finishing this circuit. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 18 – Bariloche (B/-/-) Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion Today, you will leave in the morning to visit the renowned Perito Moreno glacier, unique on the planet in its constant forward movement. Along the 85 km (53 mi) that you will drive to get to the park, you will discover many Andean precordillera sites that are worth sight seen or recording on camera and by the Argentino Lake you will access the National Park “Los Glaciares”. Along Brazo Rico River you will start to spot the floating icebergs until you finally are able to grasp in all its awe this natural wonder considered World Heritage by the United Nations. You will take the paths and enjoy some time to observe and to have lunch. Then, in the afternoon you will go back to the hotel. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 21 – El Calafate (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Day 22 – El Calafate / Ushuaia (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to El Calafate airport. Overnight in Bariloche. (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Bariloche airport. Upon arrival at El Calafate airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in El Calafate. (B/-/-) Overnight in El Calafate. Day at leisure. Day 19 – Bariloche / El Calafate Day 20 – El Calafate Upon arrival at Ushuaia airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 23 – Ushuaia (B/-/-) Tierra del Fuego National Park Excursion Today, you will go on a half day tour to get to know the most southern protected natural area and the only National Park with sea shores: The Tierra del Fuego National Park. You will access to this park by taking the National Route No. 3. Located close to the city of Ushuaia, the national park stretches 60 km (37 miles) north from the Beagle Channel along the Chilean border. Its 630 km2 (244 sq. miles) include parts of the Fagnano and Roca lakes, the second of which opens into the Lapataia Bay on the southern coast, a popular point for treks. The park has dramatic scenery, with waterfalls, forests, mountains and glaciers. The park’s topography is very wide-ranging with mountains, rivers, valleys and lakes. It is very rich in flora and fauna with a large number and an ample variety of species. After walking across lengas forests, watching beavers damns and maybe, admire some wild animals and birds of this region; you will get to Lapataia bay where the National Route No.3 ends, together with this tour. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 24 – Ushuaia (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 25 – Ushuaia / Puerto Madryn (B/-/-) The tour leaves for Valdes Peninsula, declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO, as it is the only continental colony of elephant seals in the world. It crosses the Isthmus, arriving at the Panoramic View Point, where in its narrowest part is possible to see simultaneously the two Gulfs: the New Gulf on the left and San Jose Gulf on the right. A few miles away, we stop at the Interpretation Centre of Peninsula Valdes, a peninsular synthesis worth admiring. Then we visit Puerto Pyramids, a picturesque seaside village, where you can enjoy its beautiful beach, take a nautical tour to spot, depending on the season, whales, sea lions, cormorants, dolphins, among the main animal species. You can also take the opportunity to engage in snorkeling and scuba diving. The tour continues to Caleta Valdés where, and taking in consideration the time of the year you are, will visit Punta Delgada and Punta Norte. There you can be a part of an elephants and sea lions watching activity, and seasonally a small colony of penguins. Also occasionally you may spot whales and dolphins. Then you have the option for stopping at Estancia La Elvira to taste a delicious roasted Patagonian lamb. During the drive is possible to see guanacos, rheas, maras, birds, jumpers and martinetas among the key species in the region. Overnight in Puerto Madryn. Day 27 – Puerto Madryn At the set time you will be transferred to Ushuaia airport. Day at leisure. Upon arrival at Trelew airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Puerto Madryn. Overnight in Puerto Madryn. B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Day 26 – Puerto Madryn Peninsula Valdes Excursion (B/-/-) (B/-/-) Day 28 – Puerto Madryn (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Trelew airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: Book Now! PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 5864 4985 4327 3999 3784 1824 289 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 6766 5880 5191 4843 4618 2742 264 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 7927 7017 6349 6016 5797 4066 316 Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 11484 10503 9978 9602 9394 7505 633 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 5185 3289 2992 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 6982 4149 3965 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 9228 5228 4809 HOTELS Buenos Aires Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Standard First Hotel Merit San Telmo Design Suites Buenos Aires/ Amerian Buenos Aires Park Buenos Aires Grand Deluxe Alvear Palace Palace Premier Iguazú Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist La Cantera Iguazú Forest Room Superior Standard Garden View Deluxe Amerian Portal del Iguazu Sheraton Resort & Spa/ Panoramic Iguazú Iguazu Grand Resort Spa & Casino Salta Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Superior First Standard/ Standard Deluxe Jr Superior Forest View Garden Suite Tourist Del Vino Standard Superior Design Suites Salta/ Amerian Salta Junior Suite / Standard First Sheraton Salta Hotel Classic Deluxe House of Jasmines Superior Cordoba Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Standard First Merit Gran Hotel Victoria Amerian Cordoba Park / Amerian Executive Cordoba Sheraton Cordoba Deluxe Azur Real Boutique Deluxe Mendoza Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Urbana Suites Executive Superior Huentala/ Amerian Executive Mendoza Classic /Standard First Intercontinental Mendoza Standard Deluxe Entre Cielos Hotel Young room Bariloche Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Kenton Palace Executive Superior Design Suites Bariloche Standard First Alma del Lago Classic Deluxe LLao LLao Bariloche Hotel & Resort Lake view El Calafate Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Mountain First Rochester El Calafate Design El Calafate/ Esplendor El Calafate Xelena Deluxe Casa Los Sauces Corner Suite Ushuaia Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Altos de Ushuaia Classic Superior Alto Andino Suite Jacuzzi First Los Cauquenes Mountain View Deluxe Los Cauquenes Superior Beagle channel Puerto Madryn Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Piren Standard Superior Península Valdés Standard First Territorio Standard Deluxe Territorio Junior Suite Superior Superior Standard Classic Standard/ Standard Standard 2016/2017 Latin Joy. Ancient Cultures. Andean Wine Trail. Land of Lakes. South of the World. Regional Programs Latin Joy Program: 10 Days / 09 Nights Day 1- Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight en Buenos Aires. Day 2 – Buenos Aires of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight en Buenos Aires. Day 3 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight en Buenos Aires. Day 4 –Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at Puerto Iguazu airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight en Puerto Iguazu. Day 5 – Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) FD Iguazu Argentinean Falls Excursion The park was created in 1934 with the main aim to protect the majestic Iguazu Falls. In 1984, the UNESCO declared this place Natural World Heritage due to the beauty of the scenery and the biological diverse in this subtropical rainforest. The visit to the Iguazu National Park can be done via 3 circuits and on catwalks, best known as Lower Path, Higher path and the Devil´s Throat Path. The Lower Path is a 1,200-metrewalk (0.8 miles) that gives a great view of the majority of the rapids and falls from a front and lower point of view. The distances range from a bird’s eye point of view of The Devil’s Throat together with several Brazilian rapids, to spectacular close-ups to other falls. This walk has some high difficulty level due to the number of steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). The Higher Path is a 1,300metre-walk (0.9 miles) that will raise every visitor´s adrenaline level because of the vertigo of being at the edge of some waterfalls. This walk has breathtaking sceneries from a cliffpoint outlook and this is the less effort demanding walk of the three traditional ones. No steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 1 hour). The Devil’s Throat has to be access via the Ecological Jungle Train, and everyone must get off at the stop named after this waterfall. From there, there is a stroll along the catwalk which is a winding path that goes around the islands for 1,100 meters (0.7 miles) and ends in the large balconies located on the edge of falls. There are no steps along the path. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). Overnight en Puerto Iguazu. Day 6 – Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight en Rio de Janeiro. Day 8 – Rio de Janeiro Overnight en Rio de Janeiro. Day 9 – Rio de Janeiro At the set time you will be transferred to Puerto Iguazu airport. Upon arrival at Rio de Janeiro airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight en Rio de Janeiro. Day 10 – Rio de Janeiro (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Rio de Janeiro airport. Especial Notes: (B/-/-) (B/-/-) Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Excursion Río de Janeiro is famous because of its natural environment, its carnival parties, samba, bossa nova and its long line of touristic beaches as Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. Some of the most famous monuments are the giant statue of Christ, known as the “Cristo Redentor” (redeemer Christ), on the top of the Concorvado's mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the mountain Pan de Azúcar, with its chairlift; the Sambódromo and the stadium of Maracaná, the biggest stadium of football. Río de Janeiro will be hosting the Olympics’ Games in 2016 and it will be the first South American city to organize the event. End of our services. Overnight en Puerto Iguazu. Day 7 - Puerto Iguazu / Rio de Janeiro on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 1709 1500 1406 1298 1272 783 N/A 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 1899 1666 1562 1442 1413 870 N/A Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 2032 1823 1729 1621 1595 1023 62 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 2258 2026 1921 1802 1773 1137 68 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 2641 2432 2338 2230 2204 1706 N/A 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 2935 2702 2597 2477 2449 1896 N/A Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 3971 3762 3669 3561 3535 2956 156 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 4413 4180 4076 3956 3927 3284 173 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 2168 1385 1385 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 2406 1539 1539 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 2728 1705 1645 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 3039 1895 1829 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 4022 2315 2315 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 4469 2575 2575 Regional Programs Ancient Cultures Program: 11 Days / 10 Nights Day 1 – Santiago de Chile (-/-/-) City Tour Upon arrival into the International Airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. At the scheduled time, you will be taken to do the City Tour Santiago, which is a mixture between the old and the modern. The guides will show you and tell you the stories about the Hill Santa Lucía (place where Santiago was founded in 1541), the Parade Grounds, the Cathedral, the Mail and the Municipality of Santiago, the National Library, the Government Palace and some old neighborhoods of Santiago. At the East, you will see modern constructions and the changes that these constructions have brought to the neighborhoods, finishing the tour in a crafts’ store (Faba), where you will appreciate, with a Pisco Sour, pieces of lapislázuli stone existing only in Chile and Afganistán. Overnight in Santiago. Day 2 – Santiago de Chile / San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) Upon arrival at Calama airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 3 – San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) Moon Valley Excursion The strange rock formations and dunes of Valle de la Luna, the changing colors of Valle de la Muerte and the Cordillera de la Sal offer wonderful photo opportunities. These desert destinations are also perfect for star gazing. Valle de la Luna is located less than two kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama, and can be reached by bicycle. Several agencies offer a five-hour tour of this valley, Valle de la Muerte and the Cordillera de la Sal. Some even include trekking and sandboarding on the dunes. The most popular spots are the Cordillera de la Sal Lookout, Ckari Ravine, Tres Marías (a set of unusual, sculpture-like salt formations), and the biggest dune in Valle de la Luna. Many visitors gather there at sunset, which is the best time of day to enjoy the beautiful shadows and changing colors of the landscape and take some amazing photographs. Day 4 – San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) El Tatio Geiser and Puritama Hot Springs Excursion The craters of El Tatio awake very early in the morning. This geothermic field attracts hundreds of visitors a year, despite the fact that it sits at an altitude of 4,200 meters. If you’re visiting San Pedro de Atacama, there’s no better way to spend a morning than in El Tatio, as the rays of sunshine pierce the columns of white steam. It’s one of the true marvels of the Andes, and is well worth the early wake-up call. The best time to see the geysers is between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. Whether you’re visiting on your own or as part of a guided tour, the rule is to leave San Pedro de Atacama at around 5:00 am. But the wonders of this setting don’t end with the geysers. You’ll come across vicunas, viscachas, ñandúes and a variety of birds that live among the llaretas (a Chilean plant), giant cacti and paja brava grass. The area is also home to a number of hot springs. In El Tatio, you’ll find pools with waters at comfortable temperatures (if you’re wiling to brave undressing in the cold high-altitude air). The ground takes a while to reach 16ºC after the chill of the night has passed, but the experience is worth the wait. On the way back, a reward awaits you in the form of the Puritama Hot Springs. Lush with vegetation, it features comfortable wooden walkways that link the different pools. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 5 – San Pedro de Atacama / Salta (B/-/-) Transfer from San Pedro de Atacama to Salta.. Overnight in Salta. Day 6 – Salta (B/-/-) City tour This tour includes the places of great importance for the city. You will start in the 9 of July main plaza so as to go around the streets in the city centre and revive the Spanish period through the architecture of the city. It is possible to see the Cathedral, the San Francisco church, the San Bernardo convent and the High Mountain Museum and see in this place the Llullaillaco Mummies. After that, you will continue to the "San Bernardo" Hill to enjoy the panoramic view of the city. Then, and passing by the Memorial site for the Battle of Salta, the vehicle will go towards the outskirts and visit a summer village called "San Lorenzo", characterized by the subtropical microclimate. The last stop will be at the Artisan Market where craftsmen of the entire province will show you their original crafts, like the famous “Salteño Poncho”. Overnight in Salta. Day 7 – Salta / Cafayate (B/-/-) Humahuaca Gorge Excursion This is a trip along the Gorge that was declared World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO because of the colorful landscapes and cultures that make up this one-of-the-kind destination. The tour will actually begin in the Purmamarca Village where you will be able to look closely at the well-known Seven Colors Hill, the town Church and the Craft Market located around the square. Then the vehicle will head northwards up to Tilcara town, where there will be a stop so as to visit the old Pucara (Fortress in Quechua language) and the Archeological museum before arriving in Huacalera; that place exhibits a wonderful landscape in a hill named “the skirt of the Colla woma” due to the shape it has. The next point is Uquia, with its church located just before the town of Humahuaca and hre, you will get off the vehicle so as to visit the monument to the Native Indian made by the artist Soto Avendaño. After lunch and heading back to the south, it will be possible to admire the hill nicknamed “the Paintor´s Palette” just on the side of the town Maimara. There will be stop in the city of San Salvador de Jujuy in order to visit the Cathedral which exhibits an amazing piece functioning as a pulpit and that was made by the sculpture Lola Mora. You will return to Salta along the old road by a cliff and framed by exuberant subtropical vegetation until the arrival in the city of Salta. Overnight in Salta. Day 8 – Salta / Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Back to the Index At the set time, you will be transferred to the domestic airport to take your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival you will be assisted by one of our representatives who will take you to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedures. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 9 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 10 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 11 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Breakfast will be served at the hotel. At the set time, you will be transferred to the international airport to take your flight to return home. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Back to the Index PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 3528 2586 2073 1839 1703 642 N/A 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 3920 2873 2303 2043 1892 714 N/A Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 4048 3106 2593 2359 2223 1309 N/A 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 4498 3451 2881 2621 2470 1454 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 4630 3688 3175 2941 2805 2073 N/A 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 5145 4098 3528 3268 3117 2303 N/A Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 6480 5762 5333 5144 5030 3141 N/A 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 7200 6402 5926 5715 5589 3490 N/A SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 3350 2705 2705 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 3718 3005 3005 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 4509 3199 3199 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 5005 3549 3549 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 5879 3809 3809 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 6532 4229 4229 Regional Programs Andean Wine Trail Program: 09 Days / 08 Nights Day 1 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival into Ezeiza International Airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 2 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 3 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 4 – Buenos Aires / Mendoza (B/-/-) At the set time, you will be transferred to the domestic airport to take your flight to Mendoza. Upon arrival you will be assisted by one of our representatives who will take you to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedures. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 5 – Mendoza (B/-/-) FD Lujan de Cuyo Luján de Cuyo, the land of Malbec, invites you to experience this variety and other tremendous wines of the region, visiting and tasting in Internationally recognized wineries like Achaval-Ferrer, Casarena y Finca Decero. This high end tour is designed to share and enjoy an excellent day of wines. We visit some of the most important and prominent wineries Back to the Index of the region. You will live this experience in small, intimate groups composed of fellow wine-loving travelers who share the same interest in this fascinating beverage. In this way, you can appreciate every detail of the visits, ending this dynamic tour in the perfect way with a gourmet lunch in one of the wineries. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 6 – Mendoza / Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to the airport to take a flight to Santiago de Chile. Upon arrival into the International Airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Overnight in Santiago de Chile. Day 7 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) City Tour At the scheduled time, you will be taken to do the City Tour Santiago, which is a mixture between the old and the modern. The guides will show you and tell you the stories about the Hill Santa Lucía (place where Santiago was founded in 1541), the Parade Grounds, the Cathedral, the Mail and the Municipality of Santiago, the National Library, the Government Palace and some old neighborhoods of Santiago. At the East, you will see modern constructions and the changes that these constructions have brought to the neighborhoods, finishing the tour in a crafts’ store (Faba), where you will appreciate, with a Pisco Sour, pieces of lapislázuli stone existing only in Chile and Afganistán. Overnight in Santiago. Day 8 – Santiago de Chile (B/L/-) Casa Blanca wine Excursion The Casablanca Valley is one of the most popular vineyards in the country. Due to its location and relief, it receives the marine influence through coastal breezes. Thanks to its favorable conditions, the wines produced here have a high quality known all over the world. In the circuit you will find the William Cole Vineyard, Casas del Bosque vineyards, Indómita, Tarapacá, Veramonte and Estates. You can get a taste of all the different wines produced in the region: white wines or Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc; or try the most popular red wine, the Pinot Noir. Overnight in Santiago de Chile. Day 9 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to the airport to take a flight to the Airport of Santiago to take your flight to return home. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Back to the Index PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 2019 1638 1479 1440 1399 468 45 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 2244 1820 1643 1600 1554 520 49 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 2169 1787 1628 1590 1548 695 N/A 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 2410 1985 1809 1766 1720 772 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 2550 2213 2055 2017 1970 1077 N/A 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 2834 2459 2283 2241 2189 1197 N/A Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 3844 3452 3294 3254 3209 2259 N/A 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 4271 3836 3660 3615 3565 2510 N/A SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 1742 1275 1229 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 1935 1415 1389 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 2120 1425 1425 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 2362 1589 1589 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 3002 1889 1889 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 3339 2098 2098 Regional Programs Land of Lakes Program: 09 Days / 08 Nights Day 1 – Santiago de Chile (-/-/-) Upon arrival into the International Airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Santiago. Day 2 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) City Tour At the scheduled time, you will be taken to do the City Tour Santiago, which is a mixture between the old and the modern. The guides will show you and tell you the stories about the Hill Santa Lucía (place where Santiago was founded in 1541), the Parade Grounds, the Cathedral, the Mail and the Municipality of Santiago, the National Library, the Government Palace and some old neighborhoods of Santiago. At the East, you will see modern constructions and the changes that these constructions have brought to the neighborhoods, finishing the tour in a crafts’ store (Faba), where you will appreciate, with a Pisco Sour, pieces of lapislázuli stone existing only in Chile and Afganistán. Overnight in Santiago. Day 3 – Santiago de Chile / Puerto Varas (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to the airport to take a flight to Puerto Varas. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the hotel. Our representatives will help you with check-in procedures. Overnight in Puerto Varas. Day 4 – Puerto Varas/ Bariloche (B/-/-) Lake Crossing Excursion Departures from Puerto Varas. The tour will then follow to Petrohue, bordering Llanquihue Lake. Throughout the journey on route, you will be able to enjoy imposing sights of Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes. Entrance to Vicente Perez National Park, place in where you will visit the Petrohue falls (tickets not included), impressive volcanic rock shapes, in which the esmerald green water covers. Set sail to Peulla, navegating Todos los Santos Lake, if the weather permits it you will keep on enjoying the scenery of Osorno and Puntiagudo Volcanoes and Tronador Hill. Arrival to Peulla, ecological Village, paradise for the nature lovers. Here you will have lunch (not included). After lunch, we will board a bus with destination to Puerto Frias, Customs procedures to exit Chile and enter Argentina. We will cross the Andes Mountains at only 976 metres over sea level. We will start to go down road to Puerto Frías, and navigate through the lake that receives the same name: Lago Frias (Lake Frias) and head journey onto Puerto Alegre, place in where we will board a bus to Puerto Blest. Depart from Puerto Blest, this will be our last navigation through Nahuel Huapi Lake with destination to Puerto Pañuelo, we will take a bus to do the last portion and destination to “The Argentinean city of Tourism”, San Carlos de Bariloche. City in which throughout the year fascinates the tourist with its Ski centre, commerce, hotels, restaurants and night life. Overnight in Bariloche. Back to the Index Day 5 – Bariloche (B/-/-) Short Circuit Excursion Today, you will discover the picturesque town of Bariloche and its surroundings by doing the "Circuito Chico" tour (Short Circuit). It starts by going along Nahuel Huapi Lake all the way up to Bonita Beach, where the Huemul Island can be seen. Later, you will arrive at the foothill of Cerro Campanario (1,050 meters / 3,500 ft. above sea level) where a chair lift can take visitors up to the top and appreciate the beautiful landscape surrounding Bariloche. The highlights are the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno Lakes, the Trebol Lagoon, the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, the Otto, Lopez, Catedral and Goye mountains. Continuing the trip, you will pass by the San Pedro Peninsula and will get to the Llao Llao peninsula where it is possible to see the renowned hotel and the local San Bernardo church. You will pass by the hotel golf courses, the bridge over the Angostura River and that joins the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes. The next stop will be in a natural lookout point. Then, after going around El Trebol lagoon, you will start heading back to the city closing and finishing this circuit. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 6 – Bariloche / Buenos Aires (B/-/-) At the set time, you will be transferred to the domestic airport to take your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival you will be assisted by one of our representatives who will take you to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedures. around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 8 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 9 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) At the set time, you will be transferred to the international airport to take your flight to return home. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 7 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look Back to the Index PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 1915 1540 1330 1295 1529 495 25 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 2127 1712 1478 1439 1699 550 27 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 2130 1766 1546 1503 1735 731 N/A 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 2366 1962 1718 1670 1928 812 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 2231 1857 1647 1611 1846 852 N/A 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 2479 2063 1830 1790 2051 946 N/A Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 3706 3329 3102 3064 3293 2133 60 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 4118 3699 3447 3405 3659 2370 68 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 1682 1189 1189 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 1869 1319 1319 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 1919 1285 1285 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 2128 1425 1425 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 3125 1928 1928 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 3475 2142 2142 Regional Programs South of the World Program: 13 Days / 12 Nights Day 1 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival into Ezeiza International Airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 2 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 3 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 4 – Buenos Aires / El Calafate (B/-/-) At the set time, you will be transferred to the domestic airport to take your flight to El Calafate. Upon arrival you will be assisted by one of our representatives who will take you to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedures. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 5 – El Calafate (B/-/-) Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion Today, you will leave in the morning to visit the renowned Perito Moreno glacier, unique on the planet in its constant forward movement. Along the 85 km (53 mi) that you will drive to get to the park, you will discover many Andean precordillera sites that are worth sight seen or recording on camera and by the Argentino Lake you will access the National Park “Los Glaciares”. Along Brazo Rico River you will start to spot the floating icebergs until you finally are able to grasp in all its awe this natural wonder considered World Heritage by the United Nations. You will take the paths and enjoy some time to observe and to have lunch. Then, in the afternoon you will go back to the hotel. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 6 – El Calafate (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 7 – El Calafate / Torres del Paine (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred from El Calafate to Torres del Paine. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the hotel. Our representatives will help you with check-in procedures. Overnight in Torres del Paine. Day 8 – Torres del Paine (B/L/D) Day at leisure to take excursions from the hotel menu. (B/L/D) Day at leisure to take excursions from the hotel menu. Overnight in Torres del Paine. Day 10 – Torres del Paine Day 11 – Torres del Paine / Santiago (B/L/D) Day at leisure to take excursions from the hotel menu. (B/-/-) At set time, you will be transferred to Punta Arenas to take your flight to Santiago. Upon arrival you will be assisted by one of our representatives who will take you to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedures. Transfer to the selected hotel. Overnight in Santiago. Day 12 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) City Tour Then, you will be taken to do the City Tour Santiago, which is a mixture between the old and the modern. The guides will show you and tell you the stories about the Hill Santa Lucía (place where Santiago was founded in 1541), the Parade Grounds, the Cathedral, the Mail and the Municipality of Santiago, the National Library, the Government Palace and some old neighborhoods of Santiago. At the East, you will see modern constructions and the changes that these constructions have brought to the neighborhoods, finishing the tour in a crafts’ store (Faba), where you will appreciate, with a Pisco Sour, pieces of lapislázuli stone existing only in Chile and Afganistán. Overnight in Santiago. Day 13 – Santiago de Chile Overnight in Torres del Paine. Day 9 – Torres del Paine Overnight in Torres del Paine. (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to the airport to take a flight to the Airport of Santiago to take your flight to return home. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 5293 4733 4569 3929 3893 1001 N/A 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 5881 5259 5076 4366 4325 1112 N/A Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 5429 5069 4915 3944 3910 1551 N/A 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 6032 5633 5461 4382 4345 1724 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 7427 7068 6913 5201 5168 2660 93 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 8253 7853 7681 5779 5742 2955 104 Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 10876 10263 10084 7620 7579 4287 N/A 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 12084 11403 11204 8467 8421 4764 N/A SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 5449 4558 4558 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 6051 5065 5065 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 6290 4739 4739 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 6989 5265 5265 Rates – First Option VALIDITY SGL DBL TPL 01/Oct/15 - 29/Feb/16 9396 6736 6649 01/Mar/16 - 30/Apr/17 10440 7485 7389 HOTELS Buenos Aires Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Standard First Hotel Merit San Telmo Design Suites Buenos Aires/ Amerian Buenos Aires Park Buenos Aires Grand Deluxe Alvear Palace Palace Premier Iguazú Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist La Cantera Iguazú Forest Room Superior Standard Garden View Deluxe Amerian Portal del Iguazu Sheraton Resort & Spa/ Panoramic Iguazú Iguazu Grand Resort Spa & Casino Salta Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Del Vino Standard Superior Design Suites Salta/ Amerian Salta Junior Suite / Standard First Sheraton Salta Hotel Classic Deluxe House of Jasmines Superior Mendoza Tourist Superior First Deluxe Bariloche Tourist Superior First Deluxe El Calafate Tourist Hotel Name & Web Link Urbana Suites Huentala/ Amerian Executive Mendoza Intercontinental Mendoza Entre Cielos Hotel Hotel Name & Web Link Kenton Palace Design Suites Bariloche Alma del Lago LLao LLao Bariloche Hotel & Resort Hotel Name & Web Link Rochester El Calafate Design El Calafate/ Esplendor El Calafate Xelena Casa Los Sauces Room Type Executive Classic /Standard Standard Young room Room Type Executive Standard Classic Lake view Room Type Mountain Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Hotel Galerías Atton El Bosque Hyatt Santiago de Chile Ritz Carlton Standard Standard Grand Deluxe Deluxe Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Casa de Don Tomas Casa Atacama Tierra Atacama Awasi Atacama Standard Deluxe Standard Rectangular Torres del Paine Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Río Serrano Standard Superior Las Torres Mountain First Tierra Patagonia Standard Deluxe Awasi Patagonia Vilas Superior First Superior First Deluxe Santiago de Chile Tourist Superior First Deluxe San Pedro de Atacama Tourist Superior First Deluxe Standard/ Standard Deluxe Jr Superior Forest View Garden Suite Standard/ Standard Standard Corner Suite Puerto Varas Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Park Inn Standard Superior Radisson Puerto Varas Standard First Deluxe Río de Janeiro Cumbres Puerto Varas Cumbres Puerto Varas Hotel Name & Web Link Standard Superior Room Type Tourist Windsor Martinique Standard Superior Golden Tulip Continental Standard First Windor Atlantica Superior Deluxe Fasano Superior 2016/2017 Argentina Highlights. Southern Argentina. Desert, Cities & Glaciers. Lakes & Falls. Fixed Departures Argentina Highlights Program: 10 Days / 09 Nights Day 1 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 2 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 3- Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 4 – Buenos Aires/ Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at Puerto Iguazu airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 5 – Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) Iguazu Argentinean Falls Excursion Back to the Index The park was created in 1934 with the main aim to protect the majestic Iguazu Falls. In 1984, the UNESCO declared this place Natural World Heritage due to the beauty of the scenery and the biological diverse in this subtropical rainforest. The visit to the Iguazu National Park can be done via 3 circuits and on catwalks, best known as Lower Path, Higher path and the Devil´s Throat Path. The Lower Path is a 1,200-metrewalk (0.8 miles) that gives a great view of the majority of the rapids and falls from a front and lower point of view. The distances range from a bird’s eye point of view of The Devil’s Throat together with several Brazilian rapids, to spectacular close-ups to other falls. This walk has some high difficulty level due to the number of steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). The Higher Path is a 1,300metre-walk (0.9 miles) that will raise every visitor´s adrenaline level because of the vertigo of being at the edge of some waterfalls. This walk has breathtaking sceneries from a cliffpoint outlook and this is the less effort demanding walk of the three traditional ones. No steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 1 hour). The Devil’s Throat has to be access via the Ecological Jungle Train, and everyone must get off at the stop named after this waterfall. From there, there is a stroll along the catwalk which is a winding path that goes around the islands for 1,100 meters (0.7 miles) and ends in the large balconies located on the edge of falls. There are no steps along the path. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Day 9 – El Calafate (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 10 - El Calafate / Buenos Aires (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to El Calafate airport to take a flight to Buenos Aires. You will be received with full assistance which will be provided by one of our representatives, who will take you to the International Airport to take your flight to return home. End of our services. B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 7 – Puerto Iguazu / El Calafate Overnight in El Calafate. Especial Notes: Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. Day 6 – Puerto Iguazu planet in its constant forward movement. Along the 85 km (53 mi) that you will drive to get to the park, you will discover many Andean precordillera sites that are worth sight seen or recording on camera and by the Argentino Lake you will access the National Park “Los Glaciares”. Along Brazo Rico River you will start to spot the floating icebergs until you finally are able to grasp in all its awe this natural wonder considered World Heritage by the United Nations. You will take the paths and enjoy some time to observe and to have lunch. Then, in the afternoon you will go back to the hotel. (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Puerto Iguazu airport. Upon arrival at El Calafate airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 8 – El Calafate (B/-/-) Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion Today, you will leave in the morning to visit the renowned Perito Moreno glacier, unique on the Back to the Index PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Jan/16 - 30/Sep/16 1988 1643 1483 1383 1334 984 122 01/Oct/16 - 30/Apr/17 2209 1826 1648 1537 1482 1093 136 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Jan/16 - 30/Sep/16 1185 1182 1102 1077 1050 897 36 01/Oct/16 - 30/Apr/17 1316 1313 1225 1197 1167 997 40 Fixed Departures Calendar 2016 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 19 24 18 15 19 16 JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC OR 15 18 14 18 OR Fixed Departures Southern Argentina Program: 10 Days / 09 Nights Day 1 – Buenos Aires (-/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 2 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets.. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 3 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 4 - Buenos Aires / El Calafate (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at El Calafate airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 5 – El Calafate (B/-/-) Back to the Index Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion Today, you will leave in the morning to visit the renowned Perito Moreno glacier, unique on the planet in its constant forward movement. Along the 85 km (53 mi) that you will drive to get to the park, you will discover many Andean precordillera sites that are worth sight seen or recording on camera and by the Argentino Lake you will access the National Park “Los Glaciares”. Along Brazo Rico River you will start to spot the floating icebergs until you finally are able to grasp in all its awe this natural wonder considered World Heritage by the United Nations. You will take the paths and enjoy some time to observe and to have lunch. Then, in the afternoon you will go back to the hotel. Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, the Otto, Lopez, Catedral and Goye mountains. Continuing the trip, you will pass by the San Pedro Peninsula and will get to the Llao Llao peninsula where it is possible to see the renowned hotel and the local San Bernardo church. You will pass by the hotel golf courses, the bridge over the Angostura River and that joins the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes. The next stop will be in a natural lookout point. Then, after going around El Trebol lagoon, you will start heading back to the city closing and finishing this circuit. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 09 – Bariloche Day 6- El Calafate (B/-/-) Day at leisure. (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at Bariloche airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 08 – Bariloche (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Bariloche. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 7 - El Calafate /Bariloche Overnight in Bariloche. Day 10 - Bariloche/ Buenos Aires (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Bariloche airport to take your flight to Buenos Aires. You will be received with full assistance which will be provided by one of our representatives, who will take you to the International Airport to take your flight to return home. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! (B/-/-) Short Circuit Excursion Today, you will discover the picturesque town of Bariloche and its surroundings by doing the "Circuito Chico" tour (Short Circuit). It starts by going along Nahuel Huapi Lake all the way up to Bonita Beach, where the Huemul Island can be seen. Later, you will arrive at the foothill of Cerro Campanario (1,050 meters / 3,500 ft. above sea level) where a chair lift can take visitors up to the top and appreciate the beautiful landscape surrounding Bariloche. The highlights are the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno Lakes, the Trebol Lagoon, the San Back to the Index PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Jan/16 - 30/Sep/16 1948 1590 1380 1296 1223 897 102 01/Oct/16 - 30/Apr/17 2164 1767 1533 1440 1359 997 113 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Jan/16 - 30/Sep/16 1028 1025 945 920 894 814 36 01/Oct/16 - 30/Apr/17 1142 1139 1050 1023 993 905 40 Fixed Departures Calendar 2016 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 19 24 18 15 19 16 JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC OR 15 18 14 18 OR Fixed Departures Desert, Cities & Glaciers Program: 16 Days / 15 Nights Day 1 – Santiago de Chile (-/-/-) City Tour Upon arrival into the International Airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. At the scheduled time, you will be taken to do the City Tour Santiago, which is a mixture between the old and the modern. The guides will show you and tell you the stories about the Hill Santa Lucía (place where Santiago was founded in 1541), the Parade Grounds, the Cathedral, the Mail and the Municipality of Santiago, the National Library, the Government Palace and some old neighborhoods of Santiago. At the East, you will see modern constructions and the changes that these constructions have brought to the neighborhoods, finishing the tour in a crafts’ store (Faba), where you will appreciate, with a Pisco Sour, pieces of lapislázuli stone existing only in Chile and Afganistán. Overnight in Santiago. Day 2 – Santiago de Chile / San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) Upon arrival at Calama airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 3 – San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) Moon Valley Excursion The strange rock formations and dunes of Valle de la Luna, the changing colors of Valle de la Muerte and the Cordillera de la Sal offer wonderful photo opportunities. These desert destinations are also perfect for star gazing. Valle de la Luna is located less than two kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama, and can be reached by bicycle. Several agencies offer a five-hour tour of this valley, Valle de la Muerte and the Cordillera de la Sal. Some even include trekking and sandboarding on the dunes. The most popular spots are the Cordillera de la Sal Lookout, Ckari Ravine, Tres Marías (a set of unusual, sculpture-like salt formations), and the biggest dune in Valle de la Luna. Many visitors gather there at sunset, which is the best time of day to enjoy the beautiful shadows and changing colors of the landscape and take some amazing photographs. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Back to the Index Overnight in Torres del Paine Day 4 – San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) El Tatio Geiser and Puritama Hot Springs Excursion The craters of El Tatio awake very early in the morning. This geothermic field attracts hundreds of visitors a year, despite the fact that it sits at an altitude of 4,200 meters. If you’re visiting San Pedro de Atacama, there’s no better way to spend a morning than in El Tatio, as the rays of sunshine pierce the columns of white steam. It’s one of the true marvels of the Andes, and is well worth the early wake-up call. The best time to see the geysers is between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. Whether you’re visiting on your own or as part of a guided tour, the rule is to leave San Pedro de Atacama at around 5:00 am. But the wonders of this setting don’t end with the geysers. You’ll come across vicunas, viscachas, ñandúes and a variety of birds that live among the llaretas (a Chilean plant), giant cacti and paja brava grass. The area is also home to a number of hot springs. In El Tatio, you’ll find pools with waters at comfortable temperatures (if you’re wiling to brave undressing in the cold high-altitude air). The ground takes a while to reach 16ºC after the chill of the night has passed, but the experience is worth the wait. On the way back, a reward awaits you in the form of the Puritama Hot Springs. Lush with vegetation, it features comfortable wooden walkways that link the different pools. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama Day 5 – San Pedro de Atacama / Santiago (B/-/-) At the scheduled time you will be picked up from the hotel and transfer to the airport to take the next flight.. Overnight in Santiago de Chile. Day 6 – Santiago/ Torres del (B/-/-) Paine At the set time you will be transferred to the aiport . Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the hotel. Our representatives will help you with check-in procedures. Day 7 – Torres del Paine (B/L/D) Day at leisure to take excursions from the hotel menu. Overnight in Torres del Paine. Day 8 – Torres del Paine (B/L/D) Day at leisure to take excursions from the hotel menu. Overnight in Torres del Paine. Day 9 – Torres del Paine (B/L/D) Day at leisure to take excursions from the hotel menu. Overnight in Torres del Paine. Day 10– Torres del Paine / El Calafate (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred from Torres del Paine to El Calafate. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the hotel. Our representatives will help you with check-in procedures. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 11 –El Calafate (B/-/-) Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion Today, you will leave in the morning to visit the renowned Perito Moreno glacier, unique on the planet in its constant forward movement. Along the 85 km (53 mi) that you will drive to get to the park, you will discover many Andean precordillera sites that are worth sight seen or recording on camera and by the Argentino Lake you will access the National Park “Los Glaciares”. Along Brazo Rico River you will start to spot the floating icebergs until you finally are able to grasp in all its awe this natural wonder considered World Heritage by the United Nations. You will take the paths and enjoy some time to observe and to have lunch. Then, in the afternoon you will go back to the hotel. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 12 – El Calafate (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Back to the Index Overnight in El Calafate. Day 13 - El Calafate / Buenos Aires (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to El Calafate airport to take a flight to Buenos Aires. You will be received with full assistance which will be provided by one of our representatives, who will take you to the International Airport to take your flight to return home. Day 14 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 15- Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 16 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Book Now! Back to the Index PRIVATE SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Jan/16 - 30/Sep/16 6093 5223 4881 4711 4629 1273 91 01/Oct/16 - 30/Apr/17 6770 5803 5424 5234 5143 1415 101 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Jan/16 - 30/Sep/16 5489 5083 4946 4320 4279 1186 29 01/Oct/16 - 30/Apr/17 6099 5648 5495 4800 4754 1318 33 Fixed Departures Calendar 2016 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 10 15 09 06 OR OR JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC OR OR 09 05 09 14 Fixed Departures Lakes & Falls Program: 12 Days / 11 Nights Day 1 – Santiago de Chile (-/-/-) Upon arrival into the International Airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight in Santiago. Day 2 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) City Tour At the scheduled time, you will be taken to do the City Tour Santiago, which is a mixture between the old and the modern. The guides will show you and tell you the stories about the Hill Santa Lucía (place where Santiago was founded in 1541), the Parade Grounds, the Cathedral, the Mail and the Municipality of Santiago, the National Library, the Government Palace and some old neighborhoods of Santiago. At the East, you will see modern constructions and the changes that these constructions have brought to the neighborhoods, finishing the tour in a crafts’ store (Faba), where you will appreciate, with a Pisco Sour, pieces of lapislázuli stone existing only in Chile and Afganistán. Overnight in Santiago. Day 3 – Santiago de Chile / Puerto Varas (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to the airport to take a flight to Puerto Varas. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the hotel. Our representatives will help you with check-in procedures. Overnight in Puerto Varas. Day 4 – Puerto Varas/ (B/-/-) Bariloche Lake Crossing Excursion Departures from Puerto Varas. The tour will then follow to Petrohue, bordering Llanquihue Lake. Throughout the journey on route, you will be able to enjoy imposing sights of Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes. Entrance to Vicente Perez National Park, place in where you will visit the Petrohue falls (tickets not included), impressive volcanic rock shapes, in which the esmerald green water covers. Set sail to Peulla, navegating Todos los Santos Lake, if the weather permits it you will keep on enjoying the scenery of Osorno and Puntiagudo Volcanoes and Tronador Hill. Arrival to Peulla, ecological Village, paradise for the nature lovers. Here you will have lunch (not included). After lunch, we will board a bus with destination to Puerto Frias, Customs procedures to exit Chile and enter Argentina. We will cross the Andes Mountains at only 976 metres over sea level. We will start to go down road to Puerto Frías, and navigate through the lake that receives the same name: Lago Frias (Lake Frias) and head journey onto Puerto Alegre, place in where we will board a bus to Puerto Blest. Depart from Puerto Blest, this will be our last navigation through Nahuel Huapi Lake with destination to Puerto Pañuelo, we will take a bus to do the last portion and destination to “The Argentinean city of Tourism”, San Carlos de Bariloche. City in which throughout the year fascinates the tourist with its Ski centre, commerce, hotels, restaurants and night life. Back to the Index Overnight in Bariloche. Day 5 – Bariloche (B/-/-) Short Circuit Excursion Today, you will discover the picturesque town of Bariloche and its surroundings by doing the "Circuito Chico" tour (Short Circuit). It starts by going along Nahuel Huapi Lake all the way up to Bonita Beach, where the Huemul Island can be seen. Later, you will arrive at the foothill of Cerro Campanario (1,050 meters / 3,500 ft. above sea level) where a chair lift can take visitors up to the top and appreciate the beautiful landscape surrounding Bariloche. The highlights are the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno Lakes, the Trebol Lagoon, the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, the Otto, Lopez, Catedral and Goye mountains. Continuing the trip, you will pass by the San Pedro Peninsula and will get to the Llao Llao peninsula where it is possible to see the renowned hotel and the local San Bernardo church. You will pass by the hotel golf courses, the bridge over the Angostura River and that joins the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes. The next stop will be in a natural lookout point. Then, after going around El Trebol lagoon, you will start heading back to the city closing and finishing this circuit. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 6 – Bariloche / Buenos Aires (B/-/-) At the set time, you will be transferred to the domestic airport to take your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival you will be assisted by one of our representatives who will take you to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedures. Overnight in Buenos Aires. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 8 – Buenos Aires Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 9 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at Puerto Iguazu airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. (B/-/-) Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. City Tour The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. Day 10 – Puerto Iguazu Day 7 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) (B/-/-) Iguazu Argentinean Falls Excursion The park was created in 1934 with the main aim to protect the majestic Iguazu Falls. In 1984, the UNESCO declared this place Natural World Heritage due to the beauty of the scenery and the biological diverse in this subtropical rainforest. The visit to the Iguazu National Park can be done via 3 circuits and on catwalks, best known as Lower Path, Higher path and the Devil´s Back to the Index Throat Path. The Lower Path is a 1,200-metrewalk (0.8 miles) that gives a great view of the Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. majority of the rapids and falls from a front and lower point of view. The distances range from a Day 11 – Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) bird’s eye point of view of The Devil’s Throat together with several Brazilian rapids, to Day at leisure. spectacular close-ups to other falls. This walk has some high difficulty level due to the Overnight in Puerto Iguazu. number of steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). The Higher Path is a 1,300Day 12 - Puerto Iguazu (B/-/-) metre-walk (0.9 miles) that will raise every visitor´s adrenaline level because of the vertigo At the set time you will be transferred to Puerto of being at the edge of some waterfalls. This Iguazu airport. walk has breathtaking sceneries from a cliffpoint outlook and this is the less effort End of our services. demanding walk of the three traditional ones. No steps along the way. (Approximate duration: Especial Notes: 1 hour). The Devil’s Throat has to be access via the Ecological Jungle Train, and everyone must B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner get off at the stop named after this waterfall. BL = Box Lunch From there, there is a stroll along the catwalk which is a winding path that goes around the islands for 1,100 meters (0.7 miles) and ends in the large balconies located on the edge of falls. There are no steps along the path. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). PRIVATE SERVICES Book Now! Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Jan/16 - 30/Sep/16 2649 2193 1940 1882 2104 872 114 01/Oct/16 - 30/Apr/17 2944 2437 2156 2091 2338 969 126 SHARED SERVICES Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Jan/16 - 30/Sep/16 1268 1275 1236 1224 1207 538 27 01/Oct/16 - 30/Apr/17 1408 1417 1373 1360 1341 598 30 Fixed Departures Calendar 2016 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 10 15 09 06 OR OR JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC OR OR 09 05 09 14 HOTELS Buenos Aires Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Iguazú Tourist Bariloche Tourist Hotel Merit San Telmo Hotel Name & Web Link La Cantera Iguazú Hotel Name & Web Link Kenton Palace Standard Room Type Forest Room Room Type Executive El Calafate Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Santiago de Chile Tourist San Pedro de Atacama Tourist Rochester El Calafate Mountain Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Hotel Galerías Standard Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Casa de Don Tomas Standard Torres del Paine Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Río Serrano Standard Puerto Varas Hotel Name & Web Link Room Type Tourist Park Inn Standard 2016/2017 Bariloche, High Impact. Bariloche, Maximun Nature. El Chaltén, Land of Adventure. El Calafate, Extreme Ice. Mendoza, Date with the Action. Mendoza, Multiadventure Destination. Salta, Culture and Adrenaline. Salta, Andean Experience. Ushuaia, Beyond the Limits. Active Tourism Bariloche High Impact Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Bariloche (-/-/-) Arrival at Bariloche Airport. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the selected hotel. Our representatives will help you with the check-in procedures. After a break you will depart to do a tour called “Short Circuit”. This traditional trip along the southern driving through Bustillo Avenue, gives the passengers the possibility to enjoy the best landscapes in the city. Seventeen kilometres away from Bariloche City you will find the Mt. Campanario, where visitors can take a chairlift to the viewpoint and enjoy an incredible view many times mentioned in travel diaries as one of the most stunning in the world. Once again on the road, we take a detour to Laguna El Trébol, Moreno Lake, the Panoramic viewpoint, Llao Llao Hotel and Pañuelo Port. The smooth paths of the Llao Llao Municipal Park allow walks along forests of South American Beech, cypresses and Myrtles. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 02 – Bariloche (B/L/-) After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a tour that combines kayak navigation and trekking in one of the most beautiful zones. Bariloche Discovery Heading southwards of Nahuel Huapi National Park, you will get to the northern side of the Cathedral river branch in the Mascardi Lake (also known as the “7 colours lake due to the colours of its waters). You will enter a Camping site that belongs to the Mapuche Community where the guides will give you the necessary instructions for security. You will start kayaking to the Lions beach where you will leave your kayaks and start trekking towards Llum Lagoon, an isolated spot with warm waters surrounded by a beautiful native forest. Back in the Lions Beach, you will have some free time to have lunch admiring the beautiful and imposing work of nature. You will go back kayaking to the start point, where a delicious snack will be enjoyed. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 03 – Bariloche (B/L/-) After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a trekking to the Bellavista Hill. The tour consists of a constant ascent that will allow discovering the alpine native flora and fauna, such as the Patagonian woodpecker and the Amancay wildflowers, while enjoying one of the most spectacular views of the area. Glaciers and Adventure The trekking follows a stream and starts ascending through the Cypresses forest towards the beach and the Amancay Forest. Arriving at the forest line, you will pass through a beech forest, to reach the path which leads to the top of the Bellavista Hill. There, you can have lunch with the company of an imposing view of 360º of the Nahuel Huapi Lake, the Tronador Hill, the López Hill, the Otto Hill and the Negro Hill. Back to the Index End of our services. To descent, you will follow the same path as the ascent one. Especial Notes: Overnight in Bariloche. Day 04 – Bariloche (B/-/-) B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch At the set time you will be transferred to Bariloche airport. Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 889 855 812 809 799 215 N/A Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1062 1025 974 969 950 310 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1231 1195 1145 1139 1118 456 N/A INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Private service Shared service 3* SUPERIOR Private service Shared service 4* FIRST Private service Shared service 5* Active Tourism Bariloche Maximun Nature Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Bariloche (-/L/D) Arrival at Bariloche’s Airport. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the selected hotel. Our representatives will help you with the check-in procedures. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 03 – Bariloche (B/L/D) After enjoying a delicious breakfast, you will have some free time to enjoy the activities at the Estancia. Overnight in Bariloche. Day 04 – Bariloche Day 02 – Bariloche (B/L/D) After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the Estancia, you will have some free time to enjoy the activities at the Estancia, such as: horseback riding, trekking, kayaking, rappel, canopy, fishing, bird watching, nature rides or just read and relax under the trees, on the beach, next to the stream or waterfall; while enjoying a moment of peace and tranquility in a natural and typically argentine ambience (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Bariloche airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Overnight in Bariloche. Rates –First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 484 N/A Rates – Deluxe Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1767 1750 1700 1675 1675 800 N/A INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel Back to the Index PRIMERA Private service Shared service 5* DELUXE Private service Shared service 5* Active Tourism El Chaltén, Land of Adventure Program: 06 Days / 05 Nights Day 01 – El Calafate / Estancia Helsingfors (-/L/D) Arrival at El Calafate Airport. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the Estancia Helsingfors. Our representatives will help you with the check-in procedures. The Estancia Helsingfors is surrounded by majestic natural scenery, protected by a thick grove that opens a panoramic view of the lake, the Fitz Roy Hill and the Andes Mountain Range. It has 8 rooms with private bathroom, decorated with a great taste, combining colours and textures that harmonize with the ambience. Overnight in Estancia Helsingfors. Day 02 – Estancia Helsingfors (B/L/D) After enjoying a delicious breakfast, you will have some free time to enjoy the activities at the Estancia, such as: horseback riding, trekking, navigation towards the Viedma glacier and navigation and trekking towards del Morro Lagoon, among others; while enjoying a moment of peace and tranquility in a natural and typically argentine ambience. Overnight in Estancia Helsingfors. Day 03 – Estancia Helsingfors (B/-/-) At the set time, transfer to El Chaltén to enjoy the activities that are offered there. Transfer to Hostería El Puma. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will help you with the check-in procedures. Hostería El Puma is a place thought for those who enjoy the nature in an active way. At the foothill of the Fitz Roy and Torre Hills, in the heart of the Glaciers National Park you can find El Chaltén, national capital of trekking; place chosen by travelers from all over the world, who arrive to do the most varied circuits of trekking and horseback riding. “Terray”, the restaurant, is the place where some of the most delicious flavors of the Patagonia are mixed and combined to be enjoy as perfect as they are; the best flavors of mountain with a majestic cook that seduces each one of its guests; from Patagonian lamb to rainbow trout, its dishes are a delight to the senses. The Puma has 12 rooms decorated with very good taste and perfectly designed to find comfort and relax after a complete day of adventure tourism activities. Overnight in El Chaltén. (B/L/D) After enjoying a delicious breakfast, you will have some free time to enjoy the activities at the Estancia. Overnight in Estancia Helsingfors. Day 04 – Estancia Helsingfors / El Chalten Day 05 – El Chaltén (B/-/-) After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will depart to do an unforgettable trekking on the ice in the Viedma Lake zone. Viedma Ice Trek excursion The tour will start with navigation through the Viedma Lake to start, later, a trekking with crampons on the glacier, walking among cracks, drains and other points of interest in the Viedma Glacier. At only 17 km to the north of El Chaltén, you can find the small and picturesque Bahía Túnel port (Tunnel Bay). It is situated in a natural bay, at few thousand meters from the delta that forms the river. You will navigate through the bay to the south. The depth of the lake allows having a nice navigation near the coast, observing the massifs of the Fitz Roy and Huemul Hill. Arriving at Cabo de Hornos (southeast extreme of the Ventisqueros Field) the boat turns west and meets with the breathtaking view of the imposing Viedma Glacier. During the navigation you will be able to watch big icebergs, the light blue colours of the sky and 40 meters high walls, standing above the lake level. This area is the perfect place to have the briefings about glaciology given by experienced guides. Disembarking in the rocky promontory facing the Viedma Glacier. crampons to ascent this amazing work of nature. Finally, you will trek for two hours and a half, on the Viedma Glacier. The trekking guides are in charge of the security of this walk and they will share their knowledge about this area with you. During the trekking you can find sinkholes, crevices and caves. Overnight in El Chaltén. Day 06 – El Chaltén (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to El Calafate airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch There you will walk around the land that, years before, was occupied by the glacier. After some minutes, you will arrive at the border of the glacier where you will have to put on your Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 3945 3559 3485 3408 3385 529 49 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel SUPERIOR Private service Shared service 4* Active Tourism El Calafate, Extreme Ice Program: 05 Days / 04 Nights Day 01 – El Calafate (-/-/-) Arrival at El Calafate Airport. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the selected hotel. Our representatives will help you with the check-in procedures. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 02 – El Calafate (B/L/-) After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a 4x4 adventure in El Calafate Balcony. El Calafate Balcony Excursion The panoramic view is unique: the Argentino Lake, the southernmost lake in Patagonia covering an area of almost 1,500 square km (579 square mi.); the tourist village of El Calafate with its gable-roof houses; the Chaltén and Torres Hills, reaching heights above 3,000 meters (9,840 ft.); the Huyliche chain, surrounded by rocky formations evidencing the area’s geological evolution. The tour also includes a visit to the Stone Labyrinth in Estancia Anita: an 85 million year old Cretaceous formation. From there, you will start the descent during which you will start the descent during which you will access to Piedra de los Sombreros (the hats stone), a really peculiar formation. The return towards El Calafate will be done with the company of the imposing Argentino Lake. Overnight in El Calafate. Day 03 – El Calafate (B/-/-) After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a trekking to the Bellavista. Glacier Perito Moreno Excursion and Minitrekking This tour starts by going to a port located in “Bajo de las Sombras” bay, which is approximately 6 km (3.73 miles) away from a spot called the Glacier’s Viewpoint. At the pier, you will board the “Tehuelche” ship to go across the Rico Lake and get to the southern shore after about 20 minutes. During the whole trip it is possible to have an overview of “Canal de Témpanos” (The Iceberg Channel) and of the south wall of Perito Moreno Glacier. After disembarking, and accessing a shelter, the trek along the shore of the lake starts. From then on, you will start a walk on the glacier in which it is possible to have a chance to watch a variety of ice formations such as cracks, drains, small lagoons, and so forth. The stroll is moderate and the surface upon which it is performed is irregular but firm and safe. You will also have flora, fauna and glaciology explanations as well as about the particular phenomenon that takes place in this glacier and generates the conditions for its breakings. At the end of the journey, it is possible to go through great Magallanes forests before getting to the shelter Overnight in El Calafate. Day 04 – El Calafate (B/BL/-) Day 05 – El Calafate (B/-/-) Breakfast at the hotel. At the set time, transfer to Estancia Cristina to enjoy a trekking activity in a peaceful place framed by a mountain landscape that in winter turns into a white paradise. At the set time you will be transferred to El Calafate airport. Cañadon de los Fósiles Excursion You will enjoy a wonderful navigation among icebergs and imposing landscapes with views of the west side of the Upsala Glacier and from there, along the Cristina Channel towards the disembark point in the Estancia. During the stay in the Estancia you will enjoy an ascent in 4x4 vehicles to tour, by a mountain path, 9.5 km of a landscape, that until recently it was covered by glaciers and that it has a great geological interest. Especial Notes: End of our services. B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch From there, you will have a privileged view of the Eastern side of the Upsala Glacier, the Guillermo Lake, the Southern Patagonic Ice and the Andes Mountain Range. After that, you will descend, searching for the Cañadón de los Fósiles, a reservoir of marine fossils, a unique valley within the park. Overnight in El Calafate. Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1449 1375 1359 1339 1339 345 40 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1509 1425 1408 1389 1384 398 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1755 1679 1660 1645 1639 649 170 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Private service Shared service 3* SUPERIOR Private service Shared service 4* FIRST Private service Shared service 5* Active Tourism Mendoza, Date with the Action Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Mendoza (-/-/-) Arrival at Mendoza’s Airport. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the selected hotel. Our representatives will help you with the check-in procedures. After a break, you will depart to live an experience that combines trekking and rappel in “El Vertedero”, one of the most beautiful zones because of its landscapes. Rappel and climbing in “Cascada de la Quebrada del Salto” You will start the tour towards the locality of Cacheuta, pre cordillera zone, at the shores of the Mendoza’s river and with impressive views of the Potrerillos dam, the Cordón del Plata and the Cajón de Cacheuta, where El Vertedero is located. At the arrival, you will begin an active trekking, and nice at the same time thanks to the variety and beauty of the landscape that surrounds the place. The tour ends with three consecutive descents of rappel in the dry stream, El Vertedero (you will have, previously, a safety talk and you will be also given the special equipment for this activity). Overnight in Mendoza. Day 02 – Mendoza (B/L/-) Horseback riding and Wineries After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will depart to Luján de Cuyo, area known worldwide because of the quality of its strains and because of be the home of the best Malbec in the world. At your arrival, experts will give you a safety talk about the basics for this activity. Then, you will depart on horse crossing the Mendoza’s foothill, passing through places of an incredible beauty. In the middle of the tour you will enjoy an excellent breakfast. You will continue riding until you return to the base to depart, after a break, towards the Cavas de Cano winery. There, you will have the possibility of enjoying a guided wine tasting. To end, you will enjoy a delicious lunch, especially prepared with a great variety of meats, cheeses, all kind delicatessen and regional hot meals, accompanied, of course, with wines of the highest quality, water and sodasOvernight in Mendoza. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 03 – Mendoza (B/BL/-) Breakfast at the hotel. At the set time, transfer to the outsides of the city of Mendoza to enjoy an activity that combines trekking with wildlife watching and that is framed in an absolutely wonderful landscape. Trekking at Mt. Arenales in Vallecitos In El Cordón del Plata, especially in the Vallecitos zone, it is possible to discover places almost virgins that show all its wild nature and where exists the possibility of observing condors, foxes and guanacos. The trek starts there and it continues until arriving to Vegas, a small prairie located between the San Bernardo and Franke Hills. While enjoying the fresh air, the good company and the beautiful ambience, you will continue until you arrive at Los Arenales, from where you can have an incredible view of the precordillera. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Overnight in Mendoza. Day 04 – Mendoza (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Mendoza airport. Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 860 835 805 799 775 125 40 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 915 889 858 848 829 219 25 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1010 985 955 945 929 319 N/A INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Private service Shared service 3* SUPERIOR Private service Shared service 4* FIRST Private service Shared service 5* Active Tourism Mendoza, Multiadventure Destination Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Mendoza (-/-/-) Arrival at Mendoza’s Airport. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the selected hotel. Our representatives will help you with the check-in procedures. After a break, you will depart to live an unforgettable experience with a 12km navigation rafting. Rafting in Porterrillos The rafting is an sportive activity which is practiced in places where the perfect natural and geographic conditions exists, specially Mountain streams with a sufficient slope to overcome obstacles that form the so-called rapid or whitewater. To enjoy this fantastic adventure, the passengers will get into boats without engine, with their helmet and rowing in hand to begin the so expected trip. The guide will be at the end of the boat so he keeps it in balance and direction. The adventurous will row either forward or backward as the guide says because he is who will turn this adventure into a unique experience and full of fun. The Mendoza’s river has the characteristics needed for make this rafting experience unique and turn it in an adventure of pure adrenaline, with important rapids and jumps. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 02 – Mendoza (B/L/-) Horseback riding and Wineries Excursion After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will depart to Luján de Cuyo. This area is well known worldwide not only for the quality of its strains but also for being the home of the best Malbec in the world. At your arrival, experts will give you a safety talk about the basics for this activity. Then, you will depart on horse crossing the Mendoza’s foothill, passing through places of an incredible beauty. In the middle of the tour you will enjoy an excellent breakfast. You will continue riding until you return to the base to depart, after a break, towards the Cavas de Cano winery. There, you will have the possibility of enjoying a guided wine tasting. To end, you will enjoy a delicious lunch, especially prepared with a great variety of meats, cheeses, all kind delicatessen and regional hot meals, accompanied, of course, with wines of the highest quality, water and sodas. Overnight in Mendoza. Day 03 – Mendoza (B/-/-) Trekking and rappel in “Cascada de la Quebra del Salto” At the set time, you will be transferred to the outsides of the city of Mendoza to enjoy an activity that combines trekking around one of the most beautiful areas of Mendoza, with rappel. At your arrival, you will be given special equipments needed for this kind of activities and after having a safety talk given by specialists, you will begin the trek observing the view, while crossing places of an unparallel beauty, framed by a snowy landscape. On your way back, you will make a stop in the Big Stone to start the descent in with the rappel. The rappel is considered an adventure tourism activity because it has all the necessary elements to make the descent an experience with lot of adrenaline. Rappel is the descent that is performed on vertical surfaces of a considered hight and for what equipment and rope are needed to ensure complete security to enjoy this fantastic excursion Day 04 – Mendoza (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Mendoza airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Overnight in Mendoza. Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 735 709 678 665 648 125 40 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 789 760 732 718 700 218 25 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 885 855 826 814 795 315 N/A INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Private service Shared service 3* SUPERIOR Private service Shared service 4* FIRST Private service Shared service 5* Active Tourism Salta, Culture and Adrenaline Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Salta (-/-/-) Arrival at Salta’s Airport. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the selected hotel. Our representatives will help you with the check-in procedures. Walking Tour After a break, you will depart to do a tour around the center of the city. You will visit 9th July Square and the historical buildings that surround it: the Cathedral, the Day´s Palace, the Cabildo and the San Francisco Church, as well as the particularities and lifestyle of those who live there. The Abasto Market is an interesting point for those who love the cook art and the High Mountain Museum (MAAM), for those interested in the archeology. The High Mountain Museum of Archeology was born because of the Government’s will to preserve, study and share the discovery of the “Kids of Llullaillaco”, one of the most important archeological discoveries. These three children were found in March, in 1999, in the top of the volcano Llullaillaco, at 6700 m high, next to 146 objects that formed their trousseau: a particular tiny world that was their company on their journey to the afterlife. Overnight in Salta. Day 02 – Salta (B/-/-) Humahuaca Gorge Excursion This is a trip along the Gorge that was declared World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO because of the colorful landscapes and cultures that make up this one-of-the-kind destination. The tour will actually begin in the Purmamarca Village where you will be able to look closely at the well-known Seven Colors Hill, the town Church and the Craft Market located around the square. Then the vehicle will head northwards up to Tilcara town, where there will be a stop so as to visit the old Pucara (Fortress in Quechua language) and the Archeological museum before arriving in Huacalera; that place exhibits a wonderful landscape in a hill named “the skirt of the Colla woma” due to the shape it has. The next point is Uquia, with its church located just before the town of Humahuaca and hre, you will get off the vehicle so as to visit the monument to the Native Indian made by the artist Soto Avendaño. After lunch and heading back to the south, it will be possible to admire the hill nicknamed “the Paintor´s Palette” just on the side of the town Maimara. There will be stop in the city of San Salvador de Jujuy in order to visit the Cathedral which exhibits an amazing piece functioning as a pulpit and that was made by the sculpture Lola Mora. You will return to Salta along the old road by a cliff and framed by exuberant subtropical vegetation until the arrival in the city of Salta. Overnight in Salta. Day 03 – Salta (B/-/-) Historical Circuit of the Salta’s Battle excursion After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will have the opportunity to experience an excursion of Salta’s culture, the Historical Circuit of the Salta’s Battle. The Salta’s Battle was one of the most significant chapters for the commemoration of the victorious armed action of the General Belgrano, in 1813. You will start this tour at the Portezuelo area, the only entrance to the city in the Colony times, to continue towards Chachapoyas through the paths that were used by the patriots. You will visit the Castañares Farm and the Museum where Belgrano planned the battle; the tour continues through the Lomas de Medeiros, the place where Martina Silva de Gurruchaga, accompanied by a group of women, joined in a heroic action that allowed the patriot troops win this battle. You will descent towards the city center to get to the monument made for honor those who were part of the battle the 20th February. Overnight in Salta. Day 04 – Salta (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Salta airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Finally, you will arrive at Nuestra Señora de la Merced Church, unique on its Neo-Gothic style. Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 455 395 375 358 345 72 N/A Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 605 545 520 505 490 256 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 669 605 579 569 548 313 N/A INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Private service Shared service 3* SUPERIOR Private service Shared service 4* FIRST Private service Shared service 5* Active Tourism Salta, Andean Experience Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Salta (-/-/-) Arrival at Salta’s Airport. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the selected hotel. Our representatives will help you with the check-in procedures. Walking Tour After a break, you will depart to do a tour around the center of the city. You will visit 9th July Square and the historical buildings that surround it: the Cathedral, the Day´s Palace, the Cabildo and the San Francisco Church, as well as the particularities and lifestyle of those who live there. The Abasto Market is an interesting point for those who love the cook art and the High Mountain Museum (MAAM), for those interested in the archeology. The High Mountain Museum of Archeology was born because of the Government’s will to preserve, study and share the discovery of the “Kids of Llullaillaco”, one of the most important archeological discoveries. These three children were found in March, in 1999, in the top of the volcano Llullaillaco, at 6700 m high, next to 146 objects that formed their trousseau: a particular tiny world that was their company on their journey to the afterlife. Overnight in Salta. Day 02 – Salta (B/BL/-) Mountain Bike in El Toro Circuit After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will depart to La Caldera town to enjoy an activity that combines 3 of the most interesting excursions of adventure tourism: bike riding with canoeing and to end this great experience, trekking accompanied by the most beautiful landscapes of this area. The circuit starts having arrived at La Caldera in vehicles and after receiving the necessary equipment to begin a bike riding that has as an objective get to the Campo Dike; to get there, you will follow a circuit through the mountains that surrounds the town. Once in the Campo Dyke you will leave the bicycles to live an experience truly amazing: navigate in the Dyke’s waters, in Canadian canoes. Once in the coast, you will enjoy a picnic lunch, in an ambience pure and natural, to continue on the bicycles through the famous and beautiful mountain road to Jujuy. And if the rhythm and time of the team allows it, you will get to Abra Santa Laura, the limit between this two Northern provinces, Salta and Jujuy. On the way back you will pass by some unevenness to finish with a descent to La Caldera, where a vehicle will be waiting for you to return to Salta’s city Overnight in Salta. Day 03 – Salta (B/L/-) Rafting in Juramento River At the set time, transfer to the outsides of the Salta’s city to enjoy one of the most exciting adventure tourism excursions: rafting in the Río Juramento. At 100 km away from the city’s capital, crossing the Cabra Corral Damn, you can enjoy this rafting adventure. This activity starts in Salta’s Rafting base, with an instructive course of rafting and its safety. After the talk, you will be given the necessary equipments for this activity and you will start the descent by the rapids of the Río Juramento (Oath River). Day 04 – Salta You will enjoy 12 different rapids, level II (moderate) and III (difficult), framed by the imposing landscape of the Cañón del Río Juramento. Especial Notes: (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Salta airport. End of our services. B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch The Juramento canyon is like a giant open pit in the mountains. Its walls were, 65 million years ago, huge beaches inhabited by prehistorically animals. The descent starts in the base and ends 12km later, in the Spot Los Lapachos. Overnight in Salta. Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 525 465 445 429 415 72 N/A Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 675 615 592 577 562 256 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 732 672 648 634 619 313 N/A INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Private service Shared service 3* SUPERIOR Private service Shared service 4* FIRST Private service Shared service 5* Active Tourism Ushuaia beyond the limits Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Ushuaia (-/-/-) Arrival at Ushuaia’s Airport. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the selected hotel. Our representatives will help you with the check-in procedures. Tierra del Fuego National Park Excursion and Train to the End of the World After a break, you will depart to the Tierra del Fuego National Park, where you will enjoy beautiful views of the Beagle Channel. Once in the Park you will start a 7km trek that will allow you to enjoy the park’s topography which is very wide-ranging with mountains, rivers, valleys and lakes. It is very rich in flora and fauna with a large number and an ample variety of species. Then, you will get to the Ensenada Bay, one of the most beautiful spots within the park. Here you will board on a zodiac boat to get to the Redonda Island Natural Protected Area. Once there, it is possible to go on a trekking along the magnificent shores of this place with great views of the Beagle Channel. The Beagle Channel is about 240 kilometres (150 mi) long and is about 5 kilometres (3 mi) wide at its narrowest point. To the west, the Darwin Sound connects this Channel to the Pacific Ocean. Then, you will board on the zodiac boat again to get to Lapataia Bay, wich marks the end of the Panamerican road that starts in Alaska. The last top will be at the Roca Lake, shared by Chile and Argentina Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 02 – Ushuaia (B/-/-) Escondido and Fangano Lake Excursion After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will depart to enjoy an excursion full of adrenaline, towards the Escondido Lake and Fagnano Lake zone, at 60 km away from Ushuaia’s city, where 4x4 vehicles will allows us to reach sites otherwise impossible: forest, mud, rocks. Fagnano Lake will surprise you with its size and its landscape. You will depart to the zone of Tierra Mayor Valley where nine ski stations are located, specialized in cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, sledding and snowmobiling, among others. You will continue until you reach Paso Garibaldi, where the last foothills of the Andes Fueguinos join, so that you can finally get to the lake viewpoint. After that, you will continue to the Fagnano Lake in old paths built to extract the forest production around the 50'. Due to the path conditions, covered of ice and snow, studded tires are used, plus additional channels to ensure better traction off road vehicle. This way, you will arrive at Fagnano Lake coast, where after some kilometers you will get to the exclusive shelter where you will enjoy some delicious hot chocolate milk with croissants and puddings. There you will have the possibility to enjoy a walk through the coast or the interior of the forest, observing the natural beauties the zone offers. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 03 – Ushuaia (B/-/-) Walking with Pinguins Excursion After enjoying a breakfast at the hotel, you depart to experience an unforgettable excursion in which you will have, literally, the possibility to walk among the penguins that migrate at certain times of year. You will start from the touristic port of the city of Ushuaia towards the Estancia, travelling along the National Route Nº3 and enjoying the different panoramic points. You will continue along the “J” route crossing by the Fueguino forest. penguins, albatross, petrels skuas, cormorants, vultures, South American terns and other birds. You will return to the Harberton Port to visit the Estancia and its surrounds. Overnight in Ushuaia. Day 04 – Ushuaia (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Ushuaia airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: There, in the Ushuaia’s port, you will get into boats to navigate towards the Estancia Harberton. B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Once there, you will cross on your boats, until you get to Martillo Island where you will have some free time to experience a unique walk among the species living there: Gentoo Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 915 865 842 835 835 306 39 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1075 1025 1009 996 992 467 N/A Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 paxs 4 paxs 6 paxs 8 paxs 10 paxs SGL Supp TPL Redn 01/Oct/15 - 30/Apr/17 1278 1229 1209 1200 1196 671 N/A INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Private service Shared service 3* SUPERIOR Private service Shared service 4* FIRST Private service Shared service 5* 2016/2017 Santiago de Chile. Santiago de Chile, from mountain to coast. Santiago de Chile, Popular and Festive. San Pedro de Atacama. Puerto Natales. Easter Island. Basics Programs Santiago de Chile Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Santiago de Chile (-/-/-) Santiago Airport reception. Transfer airport – Hotel in private service with english speaking guide. Overnight in Santiago. Day 02 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) HD City tour Santiago. Santiago is a mixture between the old and the modern, characteristic that we invite you to know. Our tour through Santiago will show the immensity of the city, its varied geography and civility. We will guide you through Plaza de Armas, Main square of Santiago, where the cathedral, main post office and city hall are located. You will be told about the origins of our city. Next stop is the civic neighborhood and the surroundings of La Moneda government palace. After that we´ll drive through some of the old neighborhoods of Santiago, like Republica and Concha y Toro. Later we will visit the eastern part of the city and we'll see the modern buildings and the changes that they have brought to the neighborhood. We finish our tour in a handicraft store, located in an exclusive neighborhood, where we'll appreciate with a Pisco Sour, Lapizlazuli masterpieces, made with this stone that just exists in Chile and Afghanistan. Overnight in Santiago. Day 03 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) HD Wine Tour visiting Concha y Toro. The wine history in Chile begins in 16th century, when the spanish conquistador brought the first stocks, and they professionalize the production keeping the tradition in the course of time. Today, Concha y Toro is Latin America's major wine exporter and with presence in over 130 countries, one of the world's most important wine brands. It is a truly global company where tradition and innovation meet to underwrite a commitment to our customers to offer the best quality and wine-drinking experience. Concha y Toro has achieved international recognition mainly by its brands Casillero del Diablo and Don Melchor. Overnight in Santiago. Day 04 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) Transfer to Santiago airport – Private service whit english speaking guide included. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 688 516 489 472 504 208 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 722 542 514 496 529 218 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 735 567 548 517 549 259 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 772 595 575 543 577 272 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1017 844 826 805 837 499 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1068 886 867 845 879 524 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Private service Shared service 3* SUPERIOR Private service Shared service 4* FIRST Private service Shared service 5* Basic Programs Santiago de Chile “From mountain to coast” Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Santiago de Chile (-/-/-) Santiago Airport reception. Transfer airport – Hotel in private service with english speaking guide. HD City tour Santiago. Santiago is a mixture between the old and the modern, characteristic that we invite you to know. Our tour through Santiago will show the immensity of the city, its varied geography and civility. We will guide you through Plaza de Armas, Main square of Santiago, where the cathedral, main post office and city hall are located. You will be told about the origins of our city. Next stop is the civic neighborhood and the surroundings of La Moneda government palace. After that we´ll drive through some of the old neighborhoods of Santiago, like Republica and Concha y Toro. Later we will visit the eastern part of the city and we'll see the modern buildings and the changes that they have brought to the neighborhood. We finish our tour in a handicraft store, located in an exclusive neighborhood, where we'll appreciate with a Pisco Sour, Lapizlazuli masterpieces, made with this stone that just exists in Chile and Afghanistan. HD City tour by night. Walking the city at night allows the various faces of our society, in a special blend of tradition, modernity and nightlife. Historical spaces, architectural monuments and emblematic neighborhoods of Santiago meet in this journey to show the main attractions of the historic center of the city. Explain the process of founding of Santiago in the Plaza de Armas, covering our story to the places where you have defined the political development and citizen of Chile. We will also visit Bellavista neighborhood where design, cuisine and entertainment combine to offer visitors an unforgettable experience at night in Santiago. Overnight in Santiago. Overnight in Santiago. Day 02 – Santiago de Chile almonds. Thousands of Santiago residents decided to migrate to this area because of the tranquility and safety of this beautiful place. Once we get to San José de Maipo, (1 hrs ½ from Santiago) we will relax and enjoy the refreshing air of this small XVII century town. Its quaint architecture recovers the classical style of the time it was built in. There are interesting street markets on week-ends where you can grasp a glimpse of the place´s handicraft. After this visit we´ll begin the return trip. (B/-/-) HD Cajon del Maipo excursion. His trip consists in travelling from Santiago to San José de Maipo going along the Maipo river bed. We will get to see different small localities such as Las Vertientes district, a small residential area founded in 1941 located in the Maipo Valley. It is characterized by its beautiful countryside, with apricots, lemons and Day 03 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) Full Day excursion into Valparaiso and Casablanca Valley. Early departure from the hotel, we start the expedition to Casablanca Valley (45 minutes from Santiago). This place is one of Chile’s supreme white wine regions. Here we will visit one of the prominent vineyards called Casas Del Bosque Vineyard, where we will taste wine and see the wine process. Leaving the valley, the excursion continues to the colorful city of Valparaiso (1 hour approximately from Casablanca Valley) declared by the UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. We will visit some historic places such as: the 21 de Mayo mirador, the National Congress, Victoria and Sotomayor Squares, the Promenades Atkinson and Gervasoni, the famous Cafe Turri with the house of the cartoonist Lukas. We´ll also visit "La Sebastiana" museum, another residence of the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Enjoy seeing the colorful houses that cascades down from the hills; visiting some of these as El Peral, Alegre and Concepción hills. Ending the tour you´ll travel back to Santiago. Day 04 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) Transfer to Santiago airport – Private service whit english speaking guide included. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Overnight in Santiago. Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 980 682 605 589 690 206 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1029 659 635 619 725 216 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1040 745 660 650 749 250 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1092 782 693 683 787 263 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1315 1012 935 916 1025 496 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1381 1063 982 962 1076 521 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Private service Shared service 3* SUPERIOR Private service Shared service 4* FIRST Private service Shared service 5* Basic Programs Santiago de Chile “Popular and Festive” Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Santiago de Chile (-/-/-) Santiago Airport reception. Transfer airport – Hotel in private service with english speaking guide. HD Go to Market. Experience Chile's vibrant market district first hand. In Go to Market you'll get not only an introduction to the fresh, simple but wholesome typical fare that Chileans eat at home, but you'll get to sample it as well. We start in the Plaza de Armas and walk our way north through La Vega Chica, La Vega Central, Tirso de Molina and Mercado Central. You'll have the opportunity to try home-style dishes like Porotos Granados, Pastel de Choclo; enjoy a refreshing Mote con Huesillo and the drink of the pueblo, the Terremoto. We wrap up with a seafood empanada in the Mercado Central. More than just a culinary tour, this is an excellent way to discover the local culture. Overnight in Santiago. Day 02 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) HD Santiago Popular y festive. This tour, is to have deeper look into the historic center of the city of Santiago, but as untraditional perspective. The goal is to dive into spaces of the city that have historically been part of the bohemian life and festive. Restaurants, bars, market, theaters and Franklin district will be part of the areas visited. Through them you can display typical aspects of popular cultural heritage of Santiago. The “B” side of Santiago a Popular and in depth look of the Chilean society away from the touristic main stream. Overnight in Santiago. Day 03 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) FD Wine Tour Casablanca Valley. Early departure from the hotel, we start the expedition to Casablanca Valley (45 minutes from Santiago). This place is one of Chile’s supreme white wine regions. Here we will visit one of the prominent vineyards called Casas Del Bosque Vineyard, where we will taste wine and see the wine process. Leaving the valley, the excursion continues to the colorful city of Valparaiso (1 hour approximately from Casablanca Valley) declared by the UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. We will visit some historic places such as: the 21 de Mayo mirador, the National Congress, Victoria and Sotomayor Squares, the Promenades Atkinson and Gervasoni, the famous Cafe Turri with the house of the cartoonist Lukas. We´ll also visit "La Sebastiana" museum, another residence of the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Enjoy seeing the colorful houses that cascades down from the hills; visiting some of these as El Peral, Alegre and Concepción hills. Ending the tour you´ll travel back to Santiago. Overnight in Santiago. Day 04 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) Transfer to Santiago airport – Private service whit english speaking guide included. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1355 1055 1007 899 899 190 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1423 1108 1057 944 944 200 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1420 1118 1055 960 960 222 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1491 1174 1108 1008 1008 233 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1629 1335 1268 1170 1170 445 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1711 1402 1331 1229 1229 467 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Private service Shared service 3* SUPERIOR Private service Shared service 4* FIRST Private service Shared service 5* Basic Programs San Pedro de Atacama Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – San Pedro de Atacama (-/-/-) Transfer Hotel – Santiago Airport . Calama Airport reception. Transfer airport – Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama Private service with English guided included. HD Excursión Moon Valley + Cari gorge. 19 km from San Pedro, in the Salt Mountain Range, is the Moon Valley, declared a nature sanctuary and monument and protected by the uniqueness of its beauty. It consists of a depression surrounded by small hills with impressively sharp peaks. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama, Day 02 – San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) HD Excursión Cejar & Tebinquinche. 20 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama and at 2,300 meters high, Cejar Lagoon is surrounded by salt crystals in the middle of the Atacama Salt Flat, a beautiful environment. The magical turquoise waters are inviting and have a buoyancy level higher than that of the Dead Sea, because of high concentrations of salt and lithium. Very nearby are the Ojos del Salar (Eyes of the Salt Flat), two freshwater pools. After enjoying these breathtaking natural sites, the sweetness of a delicious appetizer and in the heart of Salar, the spirit will give us harmony. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 03 – San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) FD Tatio Geysers. We leave at dawn from San Pedro de Atacama Hotel to go to the Tatio Geysers, a geothermal center with geysers that can only be seen very early in the morning. After seeing this spectacular sight in a magnificent natural setting, we eat breakfast. On the way back, we see the majestic Andes mountain range, whose peaks seem close enough to touch. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 04 – San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) Transfer to Calama airport with English guided included. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1375 989 779 709 668 178 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1444 1039 818 745 701 187 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1518 1147 925 849 816 221 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1594 1204 971 892 857 232 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1540 1165 945 869 836 370 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1617 1223 992 913 878 389 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Private service Shared service 3* SUPERIOR Private service Shared service 4* FIRST Private service Shared service 5* Basic Programs Puerto Natales Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Punta Arenas / Puerto Natales (-/-/-) Reception at Punta Arenas airport and transfer to Puerto Natales visiting the Ottway pinguin colony. Before approaching the “Seno Otway” the bus drives bordering a coal open cut mine, an important activity in the region. At the end of the road is the small colony of Magellanic Penguins that every year comes for breeding and feeding. The walk stretches for about one mile on a wooden trail with three different observation points. Overnight in Puerto Natales. Day 02 – Natales / Torres Del Paine / Puerto Natales Nordenskjold lakes and its predominant turquoise blue colour, waterfalls, glaciers covering mountains. We will walk 15 minutes to get in the “Salto Grande” waterfall Then we are going to enjoy our lunch. Subsequently, we will continue and we will drive you to the Grey Glacier where you could observe entirely it and you can walk by the riverside and return to Puerto Natales by the same road or well to take the new route to Puerto natales and finally we will drop you off back at your selected hotel. Overnight in Puerto Natales. Day 03 – Puerto Natales (B/-/-) (B/-/-) Full Day Navegation tour to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers. (SIB service entrance fees included Full Day Regular tour to Torres del Paine National Park. The excursion Start around 8 am and the first destiny is the Milodon Cave where in 1895 were found parts of a prehistoric animal known as milodon, so you have to be ready to take your first pictures, nowadays there is a replica of this mamale inside of the cave and also you will find clear information about the geological process formation of the cave. Then we go straight to the national park to start to watch the first landscapes as laguna Azul due to intense colour it was called so, this lake is located 40 minutes before to arrive to the main entrance to the park “Laguna Amarga” here visitors can take a rest, to watch the area and also keep taking pictures in the same place is possible to watch the Torres del Paine, Cuernos del Paine and Almirante Nieto mountain. Due to the quantity we can observe guanacos, ñandu and condor, also it is important to mention that in the park foxes, hares, chincol and the pumas as well known as “ Leon de America” exist. Inside of the park we are going to see the Pehoe and The Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers are located inside Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, which is located 31 miles to the Northwest of Puerto Natales and it is part of the Andean mountain range. Visiting the park is the meaning of a wonderful place, untouched by humans. Its access is only by boat, sailing through the Ultima Esperanza Fiord. Its name is owed for being the “Last hope” to find the Strait of Magellan in 1557, for a expedition that came from the Pacific Ocean. The trip begins in puerto natales and on the way can be seen the building that belonged to “Frigorifico Bories”, which was one of the largest meat packing plants in Patagonia, also can be seen a little colony of Cormorants and a little colony of Sea lions. The flora is dominated by different species of beech trees, Calafate, Chilco and Canelo among others. The Balmaceda glacier can be seen from the boat, instead to visit the Serrano glacier is necessary to walk for 20 minutes on a path bordering a calving lake originated by the melting of the glacier. SIB service entrance fees, snack & lunch included.) On the way back a delicious lunch is provided in a typical patagonic estancia a shore ultima esperanza sound. Overnight in Puerto Natales. Day 04 – Puerto Natales (B/-/-) End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Transfer from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas airport. Private services with local English speaking guides. Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1426 1109 955 872 829 128 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1497 1165 1003 916 871 134 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1549 1230 1072 989 947 377 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1627 1292 1126 1039 995 396 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1627 1305 1148 1068 1019 437 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1708 1370 1205 1121 1070 459 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Private service Shared service 3* SUPERIOR Private service Shared service 4* FIRST Private service Shared service 5* Back to the Index Basic Programs Easter Island Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Easter Island (-/-/-) Reception at Easter Island Airport. Transfer to Hotel in private service in private service with English speaking guide. Overnight in Easter Island. Day 02 – Easter Island (B/-/-) AM HD Excursion to Orongo Ceremonial Village and Rano Kau volcano. Departure from hotel, towards Rano Kao Volcano, inside its deep crater there is a lake of fresh water covered with totora.Located on the top of the crater is Orongo, the centre where each year the Tangata Manu or Bird Man ceremony was celebrated, those festivities currently take place during summer. There are more than 100 petroglyphs representing the god Make Make, the Tangata Manu, and the Manutara sea bird, among others. Visit to the caves Ana Kai Tangata, which contains several cave paintings. Departure to the ceremonial platform Ahu Vinapu, well known for its architectural perfection. Return to the hotel. PM HD Excursion to Ahu Akivi. Departure from the hotel in Hanga Roa, heading North towards Ahu Akivi, platform composed by 7 Moais. These are the only Moais on the island that were positioned facing the sea.Departure to Ana Te Pahu, also known as the Cave of the Bananas. The tour continues visiting the Puna Pau, quarry where the Pukao where carved, Pukao are also known as the typical hairstyle or the hats of the moai. Here it is possible to learn more about the making, building, and transportation process of these colossal sculptures carved on volcanic rock. Overnight in Easter Island. Day 03 – Easter Island (B/-/-) FD Excursion visiting Rano Raraku Volcano and Anakena. Departure from the hotel tour across the Moai route, these colossal sculptures carved in volcanic rock are scattered all around the island. Visit to the “Ahu” o ceremonial platforms, starting with Ahu Vaihu, surrounded by Moais that lay face down on the ground. Then visit to Ahu Akahanga, where the first king of the island was buried. The tour continues to Rano Raraku Volcano, located near the southern coast and at the feet of Poike, the most spectacular crater of the zone, where the ancient natives sculpted these stone giants. Later, departure to Ahu Tongariki, the biggest Moai platform in the island, it is formed by 15 Moais. The place was destroyed in May 1960 by a tsunami, and it has been restored mainly thanks to Japanese foundations. Arrival to Ahu Te Pito Kura, where there is an enormous spherical rock and the Moai Paro, the largest statue in the island. Later, arrival to Anakena, one of the most beautiful beaches in the island. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Easter Island. Day 04 – Easter Island (B/-/-) Transfer to Easter Island Airport in private service whith english speaking guide. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1047 910 869 778 637 223 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1099 956 913 817 669 234 Rates – Superior Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1118 969 932 839 705 310 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1174 1018 979 881 740 326 Rates – First Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1179 1317 1277 1228 1088 574 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1238 1383 1341 1289 1142 603 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Private service Shared service 3* SUPERIOR Private service Shared service 4* FIRST Private service Shared service 5* 2016/2017 Santiago de Chile + Atacama. Santiago de Chile + Easter Island. Lakes & Volcanoes. Luxury Wine & Culture. Combined Programs Santiago de Chile + Atacama Program: 06 Days / 05 Nights Day 01 – Santiago de Chile (-/-/-) Santiago Airport reception. Transfer airport – Hotel in regular service. HD City tour Santiago. Santiago is a mixture between the old and the modern, characteristic that we invite you to know. Our tour through Santiago will show the immensity of the city, its varied geography and civility. We will guide you through Plaza de Armas, Main square of Santiago, where the cathedral, main post office and city hall are located. You will be told about the origins of our city. Next stop is the civic neighborhood and the surroundings of La Moneda government palace. After that we´ll drive through some of the old neighborhoods of Santiago, like Republica and Concha y Toro, Later we will visit the eastern part of the city and we'll see the modern buildings and the changes that they have brought to the neighborhood. We finish our tour in a handicraft store ,located in an exclusive neighborhood, where we'll appreciate with a Pisco Sour, Lapizlazuli masterpieces, made with this stone that just exists in Chile and Afghanistan. Overnight in Santiago. Day 02 – Calama / San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) Calama Airport reception in regular service. Transfer airport – Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. HD Excursión Moon Valley + Cari gorge. 19 km from San Pedro, in the Salt Mountain Range, is the Moon Valley, declared a nature sanctuary and monument and protected by the uniqueness of its beauty. It consists of a depression surrounded by small hills with impressively sharp peaks. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 03 – San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) HD Archaeological tour. We will learn about the customs and traditions of the different cultures that lived in the area by visiting the most notable archaeological sites such as Tudor and Pukará de Quitor. The miraculously preserved village of Tulor is the oldest remaining ancient dwelling place in the Atacama Basin, and the first human settlement. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 04 – San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) FD Salt Flat & Altiplanic lagoons. Miscanti and Miñiques Lakes, located at 4,220 meters, are also part of the National Reserve, and are managed by the indigenous community of Socaire. The eruption of the Miñiques volcano one million years ago caused the water that once drained to the Salt Flat to stagnate, giving rise to these two highland lakes with their blue water and white shores. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 05 – San Pedro de Atacama / Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) FD Tatio Geysers. We leave at dawn from San Pedro de Atacama Hotel to go to the Tatio Geysers, a geothermal Back to the Index center with geysers that can only be seen very early in the morning. After seeing this spectacular sight in a magnificent natural setting, we eat breakfast. On the way back, we see the majestic Andes mountain range, whose peaks seem close enough to touch.Transfer to Calama airport in regular service. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Transfer airport – Santiago Hotel. Overnight in Santiago. Day 06 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Santiago airport. Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1215 338 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1276 355 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Shared service Shared service 3* Combined Programs Santiago de Chile + Easter Island Program: 05 Days / 04 Nights Day 01 – Santiago de Chile (-/-/-) Day 03 – Easter Island Santiago Airport reception. Transfer airport – Hotel in regular service. HD City tour Santiago. Santiago is a mixture between the old and the modern, characteristic that we invite you to know. Our tour through Santiago will show the immensity of the city, its varied geography and civility. We will guide you through Plaza de Armas, Main square of Santiago, where the cathedral, main post office and city hall are located. You will be told about the origins of our city. Next stop is the civic neighborhood and the surroundings of La Moneda government palace. After that we´ll drive through some of the old neighborhoods of Santiago, like Republica and Concha y Toro, Later we will visit the eastern part of the city and we'll see the modern buildings and the changes that they have brought to the neighborhood. We finish our tour in a handicraft store ,located in an exclusive neighborhood, where we'll appreciate with a Pisco Sour, Lapizlazuli masterpieces, made with this stone that just exists in Chile and Afghanistan. Overnight in Santiago. Day 02 – Santiago de Chile / Easter Island (B/-/-) Transfer Hotel – Santiago Airport. Reception at Easter Island Airport in regular service. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Easter Island. (B/-/-) AM HD Excursion to Orongo Ceremonial Village and Rano Kau volcano. Departure from hotel, towards Rano Kao Volcano, inside its deep crater there is a lake of fresh water covered with totora.Located on the top of the crater is Orongo, the centre where each year the Tangata Manu or Bird Man ceremony was celebrated, those festivities currently take place during summer. There are more than 100 petroglyphs representing the god Make Make, the Tangata Manu, and the Manutara sea bird, among others. Visit to the caves Ana Kai Tangata, which contains several cave paintings. Departure to the ceremonial platform Ahu Vinapu, well known for its architectural perfection. Return to the hotel. PM HD Excursion to Ahu Akivi. Departure from the hotel in Hanga Roa, heading North towards Ahu Akivi, platform composed by 7 Moais. These are the only Moais on the island that were positioned facing the sea.Departure to Ana Te Pahu, also known as the Cave of the Bananas. The tour continues visiting the Puna Pau, quarry where the Pukao where carved, Pukao are also known as the typical hairstyle or the hats of the moai. Here it is possible to learn more about the making, building, and transportation process of these colossal sculptures carved on volcanic rock. Overnight in Easter Island. Day 04 – Easter Island (B/-/-) FD Excursion visiting Rano Raraku Volcano and Anakena. Departure from the hotel tour across the Moai route, these colossal sculptures carved in volcanic rock are scattered all around the island. Visit to the “Ahu” o ceremonial platforms, starting with Ahu Vaihu, surrounded by Moais that lay face down on the ground. Then visit to Ahu Akahanga, where the first king of the island was buried. The tour continues to Rano Raraku Volcano, located near the southern coast and at the feet of Poike, the most spectacular crater of the zone, where the ancient natives sculpted these stone giants. Later, departure to Ahu Tongariki, the biggest Moai platform in the island, it is formed by 15 Moais. The place was destroyed in May 1960 by a tsunami, and it has been restored mainly thanks to Japanese foundations. Arrival to Ahu Te Pito Kura, where there is an enormous spherical rock and the Moai Paro, the largest statue in the island. Later, arrival to Anakena, one of the most beautiful beaches in the island. Return to the hotel. Day 05 – Easter Island (B/-/-) Transfer to Easter Island Airport in regular service. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Overnight in Easter Island. Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1005 377 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1055 396 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Shared service Shared service 3* Combined Programs Lake & Volcanoes Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas (-/-/-) Reception at Puerto Montt Airport and transfer to the city of Puerto Varas Private service whith english speaking guide. Overnight in Puerto Varas. Day 02 – Puerto Varas (B/-/-) Full Day excursión to Puyehue. The excursion to Puyehue National Park starts at south Panamerican highway, that leads us to see many villages, green forest, many kinds of animals and typical houses along the road. Entre Lagos is the gateway town to Puyehue National Park, this village was an old hardwood products distributor, from here came out in the train form Osorno City all the production of Puyehue and Rupanco lakes. Now a day, this is the best place to buy some food or snacks or use a phone booth or other services. In this part of the road we see the wonderful countryside, and once inside the National Park we will behold a great variety of flora and fauna, also this park its well known for its hot springs and ski centre at the base of Casablanca Volcano.As an option passengers can buy a Day pass to use the facilities of the Hotel Termas de Puyehue or to buy the day pass to Termas de Aguas Calientes, at both of them there are many activities like enjoy the Hot Springs, that has a healing power, in – outdoor pools; Trekking or adventure activities like canopy, horse – back riding, mountain bike, etc. The place for lunch will be coordinated with the tour guide depending on time and logistic of the tour. Overnight in Puerto Varas. Day 03 – Puerto Varas (B/-/-) and Puñihul Penguins Excursion Ancud Colonies. We begin the tour in our way to Pargua, here we will board a ferry to sail through the Chacao Channel, this channel separates the continent of Chiloe Island. During the navigation we see sea wolves, pelicans and sea birds autochthon in this area. The ferry berths at Chacao pier, here we see the houses that are built with Alerce wood, and the churches that are National Heritage Site, we are going to visit Caulín beach, a place very famous for the oysters a rich marine fauna until finally gets to Ancud City. In this city we can see the San Antonio Fort; this historic place is located in the highest part of the city, built at the latest part of XVIII Century and is part of one of the last Spanish fortifications in our country, the Local Museum and the Mains Square, and the Central Market, this one offers many gastronomic options of the island. Later we will go to Puñihuil beach; there we get a boat, that will take us to a small island where we find the Magallanes Penguin and Humboldt Penguin, this is the place where this two species make their nests , an during generations they have coexisted together, making this islands the only place in the world where this happen. The tour guide will explain to us the way of life of these birds, the surroundings and the abundance of food that makes possible that these islands become a wild paradise. It’s important to say that Puñihil was declared National Heritage for its ecological relevance. The place for lunch will be coordinated with the tour guide depending on time and logistic of the tour. Overnight in Puerto Varas. Day 04 – Chiloe / Puerto Montt (B/-/-) Transfer from Hotel in Chiloe to Puerto Montt airport.Private service whith english speaking guide. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 1160 150 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 1218 156 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Shared service Shared service 3* Combined Programs Luxury Wine & Culture Program: 04 Days / 03 Nights Day 01 – Santiago de Chile / Colchagua (-/L/-) We depart from the hotel and head to the Colchagua Valley (2 ½ hours from Santiago). We will visit a small but modern winery. The projected actual winery is still in its early stages of construction so what we will visit is an improvised cellar where a select 2009 vintage is aging in barrels under careful watch. You will enjoy a tasting of the first VIK wines. This wine represents four years of hard work building a new vineyard in Chile, and you will be one of the first to trythis soon-to-be famous Chilean wine. After the wine tasting and experiencing the VIK wine, we will move on to the Bisquertt Winery for a tour and spend the night in Casa Las Majadas de Colchagua. Overnight in Colchagua. Day 02 – Colchagua / Matanza (B/L/-) After a hearty breakfast, we will travel to one of the most famous vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. CASA SILVA is one of the oldest of the "Viñas de Colchagua", both historically and because of its traditions. However, hidden behind its aged facade is one of the most modern wineries in Chile, with an array of different cellars, underground tunnels, etc. After lunch, we arrive in Matanza to spend the night. Matanza is a coastal town located in the commune of Navidad, to the north-west of the Cardenal Caro Province in the O'Higgins Region. The beach has been branded as a "paradise" for lovers of water sports such as windsurfing and surfing in the Pacific Ocean. We will spend the night at Olas de Matanza. Overnight in Matanza. Day 03 – Matanza / Valparaiso (B/L/-) Early in the morning we head north to the Casablanca Valley, where we can visit one of the most famous vineyards in the Casablanca Valley. Matetic incorporates organic agricultural practices and an architecture which optimizes the winemaking process. In August of 2011, Wine & Spirits magazine selected Matetic once again as one of the 100 Top Wineries in the world and it has become Chile´s “wine ambassador” in the world scenario. You’ll enjoy a tour of the winemaking facilities and tasting of wines from their ultra-premium EQline. After lunch, we head to Valparaiso, one of the main ports along the Pacific Ocean´s coastline. On 2 July 2003, Valparaiso was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), after being named Cultural Capital of Chile on 6 May that same year. We will spend the night at the Hotel Palacio Astoreca, in central area of Valparaiso, where we will be able to enjoy the colorful night vibe of this attractive and unique city. Overnight in Valparaiso. Day 04 – Valparaiso (B/L/-) In the early morning we will start out with a city tour and then head to the Valley of Aconcagua, where you will taste one of the valley´s best wines at Viña Errazuriz. CNN Japan, one of the world’s most important news networks, included Viña Errázuriz among its 10 best tours of distilleries, breweries, and wineries in the world. It was also the only spot in Latin America on the list, published in March this year. After a magnificent wine tasting and lunch in the vineyard, we head to Santiago airport where we end our trip at the Hotel. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 2605 499 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 2735 524 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Shared service Shared service 3* Back to the Index 2016/2017 South America Highlights. Patagonia Rainforest. Andean Triangle. Trans Andean Chile + Bolivia + Peru. Regional Programs South America Highlights Program: 11 Days / 10 Nights Day 1 – Santiago de Chile (-/-/-) Arrival at the airport. Assistance on arrival by one of our representatives, who will take you to the hotel. Our representatives will help you with check-in procedures. Overnight in Santiago de Chile. Day 2 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) City Tour. After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to do the City Tour Santiago, which is a mixture between the old and the modern. The guides will show you and tell you the stories about the Hill Santa Lucía (place where Santiago was founded in 1541), the Parade Grounds, the Cathedral, the Mail and the Municipality of Santiago, the National Library, the Government Palace and some old neighborhoods of Santiago. At the East, you will see modern constructions and the changes that these constructions have brought to the neighborhoods, finishing the tour in a crafts’ store (Faba), where you will appreciate, with a Pisco Sour, pieces of lapislázuli stone existing only in Chile and Afganistán. Overnight in Santiago de Chile. Day 3 – Santiago de Chile / Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight en Buenos Aires. Day 4- Buenos Aires (B/-/-) City Tour. The tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo so as to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop so as to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop so as to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings. Overnight en Buenos Aires. Day 5 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight en Buenos Aires. Day 6 –Buenos Aires / Puerto Iguazu Overnight en Puerto Iguazu. (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires airport. Upon arrival at Puerto Iguazu airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight en Puerto Iguazu. Day 7 – Puerto Iguazu From there, there is a stroll along the catwalk which is a winding path that goes around the islands for 1,100 meters (0.7 miles) and ends in the large balconies located on the edge of falls. There are no steps along the path. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). Day 8 - Puerto Iguazu / Rio de Janeiro At the set time you will be transferred to Puerto Iguazu airport. Upon arrival at Rio de Janeiro airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. Overnight en Rio de Janeiro. Day 9 – Rio de Janeiro (B/-/-) FD Iguazu Argentinean Falls Excursion. The park was created in 1934 with the main aim to protect the majestic Iguazu Falls. In 1984, the UNESCO declared this place Natural World Heritage due to the beauty of the scenery and the biological diverse in this subtropical rainforest. The visit to the Iguazu National Park can be done via 3 circuits and on catwalks, best known as Lower Path, Higher path and the Devil´s Throat Path. The Lower Path is a 1,200-metrewalk (0.8 miles) that gives a great view of the majority of the rapids and falls from a front and lower point of view. The distances range from a bird’s eye point of view of The Devil’s Throat together with several Brazilian rapids, to spectacular close-ups to other falls. This walk has some high difficulty level due to the number of steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 2 hours). The Higher Path is a 1,300metre-walk (0.9 miles) that will raise every visitor´s adrenaline level because of the vertigo of being at the edge of some waterfalls. This walk has breathtaking sceneries from a cliffpoint outlook and this is the less effort demanding walk of the three traditional ones. No steps along the way. (Approximate duration: 1 hour). The Devil’s Throat has to be access via the Ecological Jungle Train, and everyone must get off at the stop named after this waterfall. (B/-/-) (B/-/-) City Tour. After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will depart to a City Tour that includes the visit to the Sugar Loaf and Corcovado. Río de Janeiro is famous because of its natural environment, its carnival parties, samba, bossa nova and its long line of touristic beaches as Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. Some of the most famous monuments are the giant statue of Christ, known as the “Cristo Redentor” (redeemer Christ), on the top of the Concorvado's mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the mountain Pan de Azúcar, with its chairlift; the Sambódromo and the stadium of Maracaná, the biggest stadium of football. Río de Janeiro will be hosting the Olympics’ Games in 2016 and it will be the first South American city to organize the event. Overnight en Rio de Janeiro. Day 10 – Rio de Janeiro (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight en Rio de Janeiro. Day 11 – Rio de Janeiro (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Rio de Janeiro airport. End of our services. B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Especial Notes: Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/15 2563 2348 2348 2345 2300 1248 29/Feb/15- 30/Apr/17 2691 2465 2465 2462 2415 1310 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Shared service Shared service 3* Regional Programs Patagonia Rainforest Program: 08 Days / 07 Nights Day 1 – Santiago de Chile Santiago Airport reception, Hotel. (-/-/-) Transfer airport – Overnight at Huilo Huilo Reserve. City Tour Upon arrival into the International Airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. At the scheduled time, you will be taken to do the City Tour Santiago, which is a mixture between the old and the modern. The guides will show you and tell you the stories about the Hill Santa Lucía (place where Santiago was founded in 1541), the Parade Grounds, the Cathedral, the Mail and the Municipality of Santiago, the National Library, the Government Palace and some old neighborhoods of Santiago. At the East, you will see modern constructions and the changes that these constructions have brought to the neighborhoods, finishing the tour in a crafts’ store (Faba), where you will appreciate, with a Pisco Sour, pieces of lapislázuli stone existing only in Chile and Afganistán. Overnight in Santiago. Day 2 – Santiago de Chile / Huilo Huilo Reception at Temuco airport and transfer to Huilo Huilo Natural reserve Semi Private Non Guided service. (B/-/D) Transfer hotel – Santiago airport Private guided service. Day 3 – Huilo Huilo (B/L/D) A la cart’e excursion from your hotel inside Huilo Huilo Natural reserve. Overnight at Huilo Huilo Reserve. Day 4 – Huilo Huilo (B/L/D) A la cart’e excursion from your hotel inside Huilo Huilo Natural reserve. Overnight at Huilo Huilo Reserve. Day 5 – Huilo Huilo / San Martin de los Andes (B/-/-) Andean Lake crossing over Pirihueico Lake to Argentina and transfer to San Martin de los Andes (Argentina) Semi Private Non Guided service. In the afternoon you will arrive in San Martin de los Andes. Located on the shores of Lake Lácar, within the Lanín National Park, San Martín de los Andes is a paradise of peace and quietness, immersed in an environment of rivers, waterfalls, mounts and magical forests. Among the many exciting excursions, which range from beholding unique landscapes during pleasant strolls to the adrenaline generated by adventure travel, the Seven Lakes circuit, Villa la Angostura, the Lanín Volcano, Lake Meliquina and Filo Hua Hum, Lakes Currhué and the Lahuen Co hot springs and Lakes Paimún and Huechulafquen are worth mentioning. Italian immigrants. Today is home for important artists. Overnight in San Martin de los Andes. Then, a visit to Palermo is scheduled, a residential neighborhood with parks and elegant buildings. Finally, you will visit the sophisticated Recoleta, one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in which among other attractions, you can take a look at the famous cemetery alongside fine restaurants and cafes. Day 6 – San Martin de los Andes / Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Breakfast will be served at the hotel. At the set time, you will be transferred to the Bariloche airport to take your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival you will be assisted by one of our representatives who will take you to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedures. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 7 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Then, depart on a guided tour to the most important places in Buenos Aires. The tour includes the Metropolitan Cathedral, Government House and the area of Plaza de Mayo. You will be at the heart of the Tango activity where this sensuous dance is performed in the street for passersby to enjoy in the traditional neighborhood of San Telmo, where this typical dance dwells. Then you will visit La Boca and stop at this colorful suburb of the city adopted years ago as his home by the first At sunset, we suggest you to assist to a Dinner Tango Show to enjoy the glamour, beauty and sophistication of the best music in Argentina. (Not included). Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 8 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Breakfast will be served at the hotel. At the set time, you will be transferred to the international airport to take your flight to return home. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/15 2732 2426 2305 2278 2237 930 29/Feb/15- 30/Apr/17 2869 2547 2420 2392 2349 977 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Shared service Shared service 3* Regional Programs Andean Triangle Program: 15 Days / 14 Nights Day 1 – Santiago de Chile (-/-/-) Upon arrival to the International Airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. At the scheduled time, you will be taken to do the City Tour Santiago, which is a mixture between the old and the modern. The guides will show you and tell you the stories about the Santa Lucía Hill (the place where Santiago was founded in 1541), the Parade Grounds, the Cathedral, the Post Office and the Municipality of Santiago, the National Library, the Government Palace and some old neighborhoods of Santiago. In the eastern part of the city, you will see modern constructions and the changes that these constructions have brought to the neighborhoods, finishing the tour in a crafts’ store (Faba), where you will appreciate, with a Pisco Sour, pieces of lapislázuli stone existing only in Chile and Afganistán. Overnight in Santiago. Day 2 – Santiago de Chile / San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) Breakfast will be served at the hotel. At the scheduled time you will be picked up from the hotel and transfered to the airport to take the next flight. Arrive to El Loa, Calama airport located in the Antofagasta Region. A representative will be waiting to assist you in the one hour drive trough salt flats, peculiar rock formations and sand dunes until you reach the chosen hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. In the afternoon, you will depart on an excursion to Moon Valley Depart the hotel at around 17:00 to visit a place with beautiful shapes and colors located 8km from San Pedro de Atacama. You can walk and enjoy a great geological spectacle that has been repeatedly compared with the surface of the moon, with its angular geology and rocks sculpted by millenniums of erosion. Visit the salt caverns before climbing the mayor sand dune where the kaleidoscope of colors that appear over the Andes are just marvelous. Return to San Pedro de Atacama approx. 20:00. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 3 – San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) Breakfast will be served at the hotel. In the morning, depart to visit the Pukara de Quitor, a 12th Century (pre-Inca) fortress which was strategically located and easily defended on all sides, until the Spanish arrival with the advantage of horses weakened it. Pukara de Quitor, partially restored in 1992, is one of the most complete and impressive of these early defensive measures. Crossing the “Ayllos” or community farm areas, we arrive at Tulor, the site of the earliest known settlement in the area known as the “Aldea de Tulor”. This settlement is more than 2,000 years old and consists of circular dwellings interconnected by common passages and patios. Only part of the settlement is visible, the rest has being covered by the constantly moving desert sands. At an appropriate time return to San Pedro. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 4 – San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) Wake up really early (departing at 4:00 am), from the hotel to the Geysers del Tatio located at 98kms from San Pedro and at 4.300 m.a.s.l. Arrive at the geysers around 6:30am to enjoy a picnic style breakfast and a guided stroll through this geothermal field to see the geysers and pools of boiling water and mud. The area takes on an almost surreal look at sunrise. Once the sun has risen and the thermal activity is calmed somewhat, we move to the area of the hot springs for a rejuvenating soak in 40°C water before beginning the return trip towards San Pedro. (B/L/D) Departure of Hito Cajón towards Laguna Verde on the slopes of the volcano Llicancabur and through the Valley of Dali, Chalviri hot springs, continue the journey to the Geysers of the Sun Morning to admire the spectacular colors of hot mud, then to Laguna Colorada and tour around Laguna where you can appreciate the famous "JAMES FLAMINGOS" unique of its kind in the world and can appreciate the change of tone in the Laguna up to its red color, hence its name. Then continue to Villa Mar. Overnight in Hotel Mallku Cueva. Day 6 – Villa Mar / San Pedro de Quemes (B/L/D) (B/L/D) Breakfast. And Full day overland excursion in our last day in Bolivia driving down to Tupiza visiting Atocha old mining center. Upon arrival to Tupiza we will visit the surroundings of this small village, lunch on the way, and lodgment in local Hotel at Tupiza. Day 9 – Tupiza / Purmamarca Overnight in San Pedro de Quemes. (B/L/D) (B/L/D) We depart from the border with Bolivia. Our drive bring us down from the Bolivian high plateaus to the colorfull Argentinean northwest region. We will visit the Town of Humahuaca. Picturesque little town that gives the name to this beautiful gorge. After some free time at the village (option for lunch) we will continue towards Tilcara to visit its Pucara, the most important archaeological site in Argentina. It is a fortress located on top of a hill that controls the valley with exceptional views. Short visit to the town of Tilcara perhaps with some free time to visit its interesting the Archaeological Museum. Transfer to Purmamarca. Overnight at Purmamarca. Day 10 – Purmamarca / Salta Full day along the Bolivian altiplano. Visit Laguna Cachi surrounded by the colors of this unique desert. Later visit Lagunas Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarkhota and Honda wich are home to hundreds of flamingoes, and several birds like the andean seagulls and ducks that live in this high plateau lagoons. Stopover in Pueblo Quemado; a small town burned down by the chilean troops during the pacific war in 1879. The interesting of this ruins are the typical aymara/inca streets designed for pedestrian flows. Arrival to San Pedro de Quemes. Day 7 – San Pedro de Quemes / Colchani Day 8 – Colchani / Tupiza Overnight in Tupiza. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 5 – San Pedro de Atacama / Villa Mar Transfer over the salt flat to Incahuasi Island (also known as Fish Island) this is the main destination for most salt-desert tours. Fish Island is an oasis with a unique and isolated ecosystem that is populated by giant cactus up to 10 meters high; the lunch will be served in the middle of the Salt Flat. Continue to Coquesa to visit the Cave of the Mommies, then we will return to Palacio de Sal Hotel. (B/L/-) Morning visit to Purmamarca Village where you will have time to look closely at the well-known Hill of the Seven Colours, the Church and the Craft Market on the square, and even taking a brief stroll visiting its narrow streets and get in touch with the locals. We may also do a short morning excursion towards the foohills of the seven color mountain. Then, we continue south towards Jujuy leaving the Gorge behind we will experience the vegetation change as we reach the city of Jujuy. After lunch, on the route coming back to Salta city, you will look at La Paleta del Pintor (Paintor’s Palette) framing the town of Maimara and Purmamarca. Return to Salta city. Overnight in Salta. Day 11 – Salta / Cafayate (B/-/-) Breakfast will be served at the hotel. The journey starts in Salta and you will go up the famous Cuesta del Obispo, from an altitude of 1,100 m to 3,348 m/a/s/l in only 20 km. once in Los Cardones National Park you will descend to the Encantado Valley which marks a transition between two ecoregions: Monte (with jungle Like vegetation) and Pre-puna (An arid Plateau). If weather permits, you might be gifted with the majestic flight of a condor over you. Continuing with the trip, you will go across the Payogasta Village and a few minutes later you will arrive to Cachi for lunch time and will visit the picturesque chapel and the archaeological museum. Then you will continue to the south along the famous National Route No. 40 so as to go through other small villages such as: San Jose, Seclantás and Molinos, also known as “the poncho’s capitol”. Molinos has an historical chapel built in the 17th century and a Vicuñas breeding place (one species of Lamas) that belongs to a local artisanal cooperative. After Angastaco, you will start seeing one of the strangest landscapes in South America called "Quebrada de Las Flechas", where the strong contrast between desert, green valley and snow capped mountains on the background will take your breath away. After San Carlos, you will get into the most important wine areas of the region, first Animaná (name of the local Indian tribe) and finally the small city of Cafayate with 10,000 habitants surrounded by wineries and extended vineyards. Overnight in Cafayate. Day 12 – Cafayate /Salta (B/-/-) Breakfast will be served at the hotel. In the morning you will have a couple of guided tours to some local wineries to see the wine process and then taste the different wines produced in the area. After lunch you will return to Salta over a nice asphalt route with many stops for excellent pictures of strange rock formations eroded by the wind and water. The name of the canyon is Quebrada del Rio Las Conchas and will connect you to the Lerma Valley so as to arrive again in Salta city. Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Then, depart on a guided tour to the most important places in Salta: the Cathedral (1855) where Gral. Güemes, patriotic hero, rests; Cultural Center America, Historical Museum of the North (Town Council) with exhibitions of sacred art and rooms dedicated to old traditional families of Salta, "San Francisco" Church and, "San Bernardo" Convent, and the monument to General Güemes. We ascend to "San Bernardo" Hill to enjoy the panoramic view of the city. After a visit to "Batalla de Salta" Monument (Battle of Salta) - and "20 de Febrero" Park (February 20th Park), we go towards the outskirts and visit a summer village called "San Lorenzo", characterized by the subtropical microclimate and lastly a visit the Artisan Market where craftsmen of the entire province expose their original crafts. At the set time, you will be transferred to the domestic airport to take your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival you will be assisted by one of our representatives who will take you to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedures. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 14 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Then, depart on a guided tour to the most important places in Buenos Aires. The tour includes the Metropolitan Cathedral, Government House and the area of Plaza de Mayo. You will be at the heart of the Tango activity where this sensuous dance is performed in the street for passersby to enjoy in the traditional neighborhood of San Telmo, where this typical dance dwells. Then you will visit La Boca and stop at this colorful suburb of the city adopted years ago as his home by the first Italian immigrants. Today is home for important artists. Then, a visit to Palermo is scheduled, a residential neighborhood with parks and elegant buildings. Finally, you will visit the sophisticated Recoleta, one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in which among other attractions, you can take a look at the famous cemetery alongside fine restaurants and cafes. At sunset, we suggest you to assist to a Dinner Tango Show to enjoy the glamour, beauty and sophistication of the best music in Argentina. (Not included). Overnight in Salta. Day 13 – Salta / Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 15 – Buenos Aires (B/-/-) Breakfast will be served at the hotel. At the set time, you will be transferred to the international airport to take your flight to return home. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch End of our services. Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/15 6422 5789 5368 5210 1975 29/Feb/15- 30/Apr/17 6743 6079 5636 5471 2074 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Shared service Shared service 3* Regional Programs Trans Andean Chile + Bolivia + Peru Program: 17 Days / 16 Nights Day 1 – Santiago de Chile (-/-/-) Upon arrival to the International Airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number. At the scheduled time, you will be taken to do the City Tour Santiago, which is a mixture between the old and the modern. The guides will show you and tell you the stories about the Santa Lucía Hill (the place where Santiago was founded in 1541), the Parade Grounds, the Cathedral, the Post Office and the Municipality of Santiago, the National Library, the Government Palace and some old neighborhoods of Santiago. In the eastern part of the city, you will see modern constructions and the changes that these constructions have brought to the neighborhoods, finishing the tour in a crafts’ store (Faba), where you will appreciate, with a Pisco Sour, pieces of lapislázuli stone existing only in Chile and Afganistán. Overnight in Santiago. Day 2 – Santiago de Chile / San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) Breakfast will be served at the hotel. At the scheduled time you will be picked up from the hotel and transfered to the airport to take the next flight. Arrive to El Loa, Calama airport located in the Antofagasta Region. A representative will be waiting to assist you in the one hour drive trough salt flats, peculiar rock formations and sand dunes until you reach the chosen hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. In the afternoon, you will depart on an excursion to Moon Valley Depart the hotel at around 17:00 to visit a place with beautiful shapes and colors located 8km from San Pedro de Atacama. You can walk and enjoy a great geological spectacle that has been repeatedly compared with the surface of the moon, with its angular geology and rocks sculpted by millenniums of erosion. Visit the salt caverns before climbing the mayor sand dune where the kaleidoscope of colors that appear over the Andes are just marvelous. Return to San Pedro de Atacama approx. 20:00. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 3 – San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Departing from your Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama, and heading towards the Atacama Salt Flat -the largest in Chile- you will encounter the beautiful native pink flamingos. This place is a protected flamingo breeding sanctuary and has been declared a National Reserve. Continue by crossing the Tropic of Capricorn passing through Socaire, which rather than a village is a succession of cultivated terraces on a vast slope, with picturesque stone houses. This town dates from Pre-Colombian times. Arrive to the Miñique and Miscanti lagoons, located 115 kilometers away from San Pedro and 4,000 meters above sea level in the foothills of the Miñique and Miscanti volcanoes. You will be amazed by its breathtaking scenery of bluish waters arising from the volcanoes in the background and its thatch plantations, used by local families to fabricate their crafts and roofs. On your way back, stop for lunch at Socaire and continue to Toconao. Here you will visit their San Lucas Church, a mud and straw construction, with its typical tower and bell constructed in 1641. Toconao’s fresh waters allow this oasis to grow all kinds of fruits. The fields are cultivated according to the traditional Pre-Hispanic pattern of irregularly-shaped small patches watered by a community irrigation system. Their local handicraft fair is very popular, where you will find Alpaca wool and creative crafts made of cactus. It is time to say goodbye and return to your Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 4 – San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) Wake up really early (departing at 4:00 am), from the hotel to the Geysers del Tatio located at 98kms from San Pedro and at 4.300 m.a.s.l. Arrive at the geysers around 6:30am to enjoy a picnic style breakfast and a guided stroll through this geothermal field to see the geysers and pools of boiling water and mud. The area takes on an almost surreal look at sunrise. Once the sun has risen and the thermal activity is calmed somewhat, we move to the area of the hot springs for a rejuvenating soak in 40°C water before beginning the return trip towards San Pedro. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 5 – San Pedro de Atacama / Villa Mar Day 7 – San Pedro de Quemes / Colchani (B/L/D) Overnight in Hotel Mallku Cueva. (B/L/D) Full day along the Bolivian altiplano. Visit Laguna Cachi surrounded by the colors of this unique desert. Later visit Lagunas Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarkhota and Honda wich are home (B/L/D) Transfer over the salt flat to Incahuasi Island (also known as Fish Island) this is the main destination for most salt-desert tours. Fish Island is an oasis with a unique and isolated ecosystem that is populated by giant cactus up to 10 meters high; the lunch will be served in the middle of the Salt Flat. Continue to Coquesa to visit the Cave of the Mommies, then we will return to Palacio de Sal Hotel. Day 8 – Colchani / La Paz (B/-/-) Transfer from Hotel to Uyuni Airport. Upon your arrival to La Paz airport you will be met by our representative who will assist you with your luggage and drive you to the hotel for your check-in. Overnight in La Paz. Day 9 – La Paz / Puno Departure of Hito Cajón towards Laguna Verde on the slopes of the volcano Llicancabur and through the Valley of Dali, Chalviri hot springs, continue the journey to the Geysers of the Sun Morning to admire the spectacular colors of hot mud, then to Laguna Colorada and tour around Laguna where you can appreciate the famous "JAMES FLAMINGOS" unique of its kind in the world and can appreciate the change of tone in the Laguna up to its red color, hence its name. Then continue to Villa Mar. Day 6 – Villa Mar / San Pedro de Quemes to hundreds of flamingoes, and several birds like the andean seagulls and ducks that live in this high plateau lagoons. Stopover in Pueblo Quemado; a small town burned down by the chilean troops during the pacific war in 1879. The interesting of this ruins are the typical aymara/inca streets designed for pedestrian flows. Arrival to San Pedro de Quemes. Overnight in San Pedro de Quemes. (B/-/-) Passengers are picked up from their hotels to visit the epic city of Tiwanaku, the capital of an ancient civilization. Tiwanaku is located 72 km away from the city of La Paz, and near the south-eastern shores of Lake Titikaka. During its greatest times, the capital of Tiwanaku was the largest in the world and considered to be the Cradle of all American Civilizations. This pre-Inca ruins started endless archeological debates, the most recent radiocarbon 14 tests show that this edifications date back to 1580 B.C. In this ancient breath taking city we will visit the Kalasasaya (Sun) temple, Semi subterranean (Earth) Temple, Akapana Pyramid and the legendary Sun Gate, the tour also takes us to an impressive museum filled with ancient objects and tools that stand as proof of just how advanced this civilization really was. After the visit, we will continue the trip to Puno. Overnight in Puno – Lake Titicaca. Day 10 – Puno (B/L/-) Early in the morning, you will have an unforgettable motorboat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca to the unique "Floating Islands" of the Uros. These ancient inhabitants of the Lake, known as the Water Tribe, have built their own "Islands" by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the area called "Totora" (Scirpus totora), vegetable fiber of the Papyrus family. We continue our motorboat trip to Taquile Island, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed efficient and unique social systems, as well as fine hand weaving techniques, passed down through the generations. Upon arrival at the Town of Taquile we will have lunch. Then we will walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 6 km long Island. Return to Puno for overnight. Overnight in Puno – Lake Titicaca. Day 11 – Puno / Cusco (B/-/-) Private transportation with guide from Cusco to Puno (private English speaking guide) Early departure by bus to the City of Cusco. On the way, we stop in Raqchi, where we can see a spectacular Inca Sanctuary built by the Inca Pachacutec and dedicated to the great Inca God of Wiracocha. About 70 kms further on, we pass through the La Raya Ranch where we can see herds of vicuñas and llamas. During the trip, we pass by the lovely Wacarpay Lake, offering spectacular views of the mountains reflected in its calm waters. We proceed to the beautiful Town of Andahuaylillas, and visit the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, better known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas, due to its decorated polychrome ceiling. Buffet lunch in a quiet countryside restaurant, where you will enjoy the delightful culinary art of the region. Arrive in Cusco and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco. Day 12 – Cusco (B/-/-) Today you will go on a guided visit of the Imperial City of Cusco, where we will visit the Main Plaza, which has been the scene of great historical events in Cusco; and the Cathedral, constructed of great slabs of red granite in the renaissance style, and thus contrasting with the baroque style silverwork which decorates the interior. Continue on to the Santo Domingo church, built upon the foundations of the Inca temple Koricancha, which was dedicated to Sun worship. Later, head to the City’s nearby ruins: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, a magnificent example of Incan military power; Qenqo, a ritualistic site with subterranean galleries that form an underground maze; Puca Pucara, the red fortress; and finally Tambomachay, also known as the Incan Baths. After the tour you will be driven back to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco. Day 13 – Cusco / Sacred Valley (B/L/-) En route towards the Urubamba Valley, visit Awanacancha, an Andean textile center whose principal objective is to maintain the wealth of Incan textile art alive. Here you we will learn about the dyeing techniques and instruments used for hundreds of years in the weaving of these famous textiles. Following this, visit the Pisac archeological complex, formed by a collection of remains of Incan dwellings, temples, and terracing, all of which combine perfectly with the majestic landscape of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Continue on to the Pisac Markets where you will have the chance to interact with the local folk and even barter with the merchants. After having lunch at a local countryside restaurant, end the day with a visit to the Incan fortress and citadel of Ollantaytambo. This fortress was constructed in order to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasions of tribes from the jungle lowlands, and was later the scene of Incan resistance in 1537, when Manco Inca’s forces faced Hernando Pizarro’s troops. After the tour you will be driven back to your hotel. Overnight in the Sacred Valley. Day 14 – Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu (B/L/D) Morning transfer to the train station for an amazing train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, the great mountaintop city abandoned by the Inca Empire, reclaimed by the jungle and lost to humanity until its rediscovery in 1911. Along the way you will enjoy the changing landscape as you travel from Andean highlands to the beginnings of the jungle (“eyebrow of the jungle”), before finally arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes. From here we will board the bus that will take you on a 20 minute ride up to the citadel of Machu Picchu, or Lost City of the Incas, which sits upon the summit bearing the same name, and is one of the most representative and recognized examples of Incan architecture. A guided tour of the Citadel includes the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. Buffet lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is included. In the afternoon return to Aguas Calientes town. Overnight in Aguas Calientes. Overnight in Lima. Day 17 – Lima (B/-/-) At the appropriate time, transfer to Lima’s airport to board your international flight. End of our services. Especial Notes: Day 15 – Machu Picchu / Cusco (B/-/-) Day at leisure. Overnight in Buenos Aires. Day 16 – Cusco / Lima B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch (B/-/-) At the appropriate time, transfer to Cusco’s airport to board your flight to the city of Lima. Upon your arrival to Lima’s airport you will be met by our representative who will assist you with your luggage and drive you to the hotel for your check-in. Enjoy a half day guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the "City of Kings". The tour includes Lima's Historical Center, passing by Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and its Religious Art Museum. Finally visit the residential Districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, passing by the Huaca Pucllana, a Ceremonial and Administrative Centre of the Lima Culture built in the II Century A.C. that the Incas considered as "Ñaupallaqta" or Sacred Town. Also visit El Olivar Park with olive trees brought from Spain in the XVth Century, the Central Park of Miraflores and Larcomar, a symbol of modern Lima and a tourist and entertainment centre as well as a privileged site to enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/15 6289 4665 4205 1010 29/Feb/15- 30/Apr/17 6604 4898 4415 1061 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Shared service Shared service 3* 2016/2017 Santiago + Atacama + Patagonia. Lakes & Patagonia. Fixed Departures Santiago + Atacama + Patagonia Program: 10 Days / 09 Nights Day 1 – Santiago de Chile (-/-/-) Santiago Airport reception. Transfer airport – Hotel in regular service. HD City tour Santiago. Santiago is a mixture between the old and the modern, characteristic that we invite you to know. Our tour through Santiago will show the immensity of the city, its varied geography and civility. We will guide you through Plaza de Armas, Main square of Santiago, where the cathedral, main post office and city hall are located. You will be told about the origins of our city. Next stop is the civic neighborhood and the surroundings of La Moneda government palace. After that we´ll drive through some of the old neighborhoods of Santiago, like Republica and Concha y Toro, Later we will visit the eastern part of the city and we'll see the modern buildings and the changes that they have brought to the neighborhood. We finish our tour in a handicraft store ,located in an exclusive neighborhood, where we'll appreciate with a Pisco Sour, Lapizlazuli masterpieces, made with this stone that just exists in Chile and Afghanistan. Overnight in Santiago. Day 2 – Santiago de Chile / San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) uniqueness of its beauty. It consists of a depression surrounded by small hills with impressively sharp peaks. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 3 - San Pedro de Atacama (B/-/-) HD Archaeological tour in regular service. We will learn about the customs and traditions of the different cultures that lived in the area by visiting the most notable archaeological sites such as Tudor and Pukará de Quitor. The miraculously preserved village of Tulor is the oldest remaining ancient dwelling place in the Atacama Basin, and the first human settlement. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. Day 4 – San Pedro de Atacama (B/L/-) FD Salt Flat & Altiplanic lagoons in regular service. Miscanti and Miñiques Lakes, located at 4,220 meters, are also part of the National Reserve, and are managed by the indigenous community of Socaire. The eruption of the Miñiques volcano one million years ago caused the water that once drained to the Salt Flat to stagnate, giving rise to these two highland lakes with their blue water and white shores. Transfer Hotel – Santiago Airport. Calama Airport reception in regular service. Transfer airport – Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. HD Excursión Moon Valley + Cari gorge. 19 km from San Pedro, in the Salt Mountain Range, is the Moon Valley, declared a nature sanctuary and monument and protected by the FD Tatio Geysers. (in regular service). We leave at dawn from San Pedro de Atacama Hotel to go to the Tatio Geysers, a geothermal center with geysers that can only be seen very Day 5 – San Pedro de Atacama / Santiago de Chile (B/L/-) early in the morning. After seeing this spectacular sight in a magnificent natural setting, we eat breakfast. On the way back, we see the majestic Andes mountain range, whose peaks seem close enough to touch. Overnight in Santiago Airport Hotel. Day 6 – Santiao / Puerto Natales Day 8 – Puerto Natales (B/L/-) FD Navegation tour to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers. (SIB service entrance fees, snack & (B/-/-) Go to the Santiago Airport by walking Reception at Punta Arenas airport. Transfer Punta Arenas - Airport Bus Station in private service. Regular bus from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales. Transfer from Puerto Natales Bus Station to Hotel in private service. Overnight in Puerto Natales. Day 7 – Puerto Natales / Torres del Paine / Puerto Natales Overnight in Puerto Natales. (B/L/-) FD tour to Torres del Paine National Park. (SIB service entrance fees, snack & lunch included). The excursion Start around 8 am and the first destiny is the Milodon Cave where in 1895 were found parts of a prehistoric animal known as milodon, so you have to be ready to take your first pictures, nowadays there is a replica of this mamale inside of the cave and also you will find clear information about the geological process formation of the cave. Then we go straight to the national park to start to watch the first landscapes as laguna Azul due to intense colour it was called so, this lake is located 40 minutes before to arrive to the main entrance to the park “Laguna Amarga” here visitors can take a rest, to watch the area and also keep taking pictures in the same place is possible to watch the Torres del Paine, Cuernos del Paine and Almirante Nieto mountain. Due to the quantity we can observe guanacos, ñandu and condor, also it is important to mention that in the park foxes, hares, chincol and the pumas as well known as “ Leon de America” exist. Inside of the park we are going to see the Pehoe and Nordenskjold lakes and its predominant turquoise blue colour, waterfalls, glaciers covering mountains. We will walk 15 minutes to get in the “Salto Grande” waterfall Then we are going to enjoy our lunch. Subsequently, we will continue and we will drive you to the Grey Glacier where you could observe entirely it and you can walk by the riverside and return to Puerto Natales by the same road or well to take the new route to Puerto natales and finally we will drop you off back at your selected hotel. lunch included). The Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers are located inside Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, which is located 31 miles to the Northwest of Puerto Natales and it is part of the Andean mountain range. Visiting the park is the meaning of a wonderful place, untouched by humans. Its access is only by boat, sailing through the Ultima Esperanza Fiord. Its name is owed for being the “Last hope” to find the Strait of Magellan in 1557, for a expedition that came from the Pacific Ocean. The trip begins in puerto natales and on the way can be seen the building that belonged to “Frigorifico Bories”, which was one of the largest meat packing plants in Patagonia, also can be seen a little colony of Cormorants and a little colony of Sea lions. The flora is dominated by different species of beech trees, Calafate, Chilco and Canelo among others. The Balmaceda glacier can be seen from the boat, instead to visit the Serrano glacier is necessary to walk for 20 minutes on a path bordering a calving lake originated by the melting of the glacier. On the way back a delicious lunch is provided in a typical patagonic estancia a shore ultima esperanza sound. Overnight in Puerto Natales. Day 9 – Puerto Natales / Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) Transfer from Hotel to Bus station in private service. Regular bus from Puerto Nateles to Punta Arenas. Santiago Airport reception. Transfer airport – Hotel in regular service. Overnight in Santiago. Day 10 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Santiago airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 2705 690 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 2840 725 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Shared service Shared service 3* Fixed Departures Calendar 2014 NOV DIC 09 14 Fixed Departures Calendar 2015 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 10 15 09 06 06 NA JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC NA 06 06 06 06 08 Fixed Departures Lakes & Patagonia Program: 08 Days / 07 Nights Day 1 – Santiago de Chile (-/-/-) Santiago Airport reception. Transfer airport – Hotel in regular service. HD City tour Santiago. Santiago is a mixture between the old and the modern, characteristic that we invite you to know. Our tour through Santiago will show the immensity of the city, its varied geography and civility. We will guide you through Plaza de Armas, Main square of Santiago, where the cathedral, main post office and city hall are located. You will be told about the origins of our city. Next stop is the civic neighborhood and the surroundings of La Moneda government palace. After that we´ll drive through some of the old neighborhoods of Santiago, like Republica and Concha y Toro, Later we will visit the eastern part of the city and we'll see the modern buildings and the changes that they have brought to the neighborhood. We finish our tour in a handicraft store ,located in an exclusive neighborhood, where we'll appreciate with a Pisco Sour, Lapizlazuli masterpieces, made with this stone that just exists in Chile and Afghanistan. Overnight in Santiago. Day 2 – Santiago de Chile / Puerto Varas (-/-/-) Transfer Hotel – Santiago Airport. Puerto Montt Airport reception. Transfer airport – Hotel in Puerto Varas. HD CITY TOUR PUERTO MONTT + PUERTO VARAS. We’ll begin the tour visiting the highest place in Puerto Montt city, where we will see the most beautiful view of the city, the ocean and Tenglo Island. From there we’ll go to the German Monument located in the Main Square and the Cathedral, enjoying during the visit the German influence in the architecture of the houses, garden and buildings, and the mix of both cultures. Later we continue going to Angelmó, famous in Chile, because it has many Hand Crafts and Gifts shops, and of course the City Central Market, where we can see how It works one of the principal economic activities, the fishing and sea food, that gets there fresh from the boats to the buyers. Also here we have typical cooking places, basically are restaurants where you can find sea food, fishes and other delicious specialities of the Chilean cuisine. Along the Pan-American road after 18 km we get to the lovely Puerto Varas, also known as The City of the Roses, to see the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus built during the year of 1915 to 1918, Baroque Style it’s an exact replica of a church in Black Forest, Germany, from there came some of the colonizers since 1852, The Old Neighbourhood, after that we will go to the downtown by the shore of the beautiful Llanquihue lake and depending on weather we will see the Osorno Volcano with its ice melting enhance the water level of the Llanquihue lake. Overnight in Puerto Varas. Day 3- Puerto Varas (B/L/-) and Puñihul Penguins Excursion Ancud Colonies. We begin the tour in our way to Pargua, here we will aboard a ferry to sail through the Chacao Channel, this channel separates the continent of Chiloe Island. During the navigation we see sea wolves, pelicans and sea birds autochthon in this area. The ferry berths at Chacao pier, here we see the houses that are built with Alerce wood, and the churches that are National Heritage Site, we are going to visit Caulín beach, a place very famous for the oysters an a rich marine fauna until finally gets to Ancud City. In this city we can see the San Antonio Fort; this historic place is located in the highest part of the city, built at the latest part of XVIII Century and is part of one of the last Spanish fortifications in our country, the Local Museum and the Mains Square, and the Central Market, this one offers many gastronomic options of the island. Later we will go to Puñihuil beach; there we get a boat, that will take us to a small island where we find the Magallanes Penguin and Humboldt Penguin, this is the place where this two species make their nests , an during generations they have coexisted together, making this islands the only place in the world where this happen. The tour guide will explain to us the way of life of these birds, the surroundings and the abundance of food that makes possible that these islands become a wild paradise. It’s important to say that Puñihil was declared National Heritage for its ecological relevance. The place for lunch will be coordinated with the tour guide depending on time and logistic of the tour. Overnight in Puerto Varas. Day 4 – Puerto Varas / Puerto Natales Overnight in Puerto Natales. Day 6 – Puerto Natales (B/-/-) Overnight in Puerto Natales. (B/L/-) FD tour to Torres del Paine National Park. SIB english speaking service and entrance fees & lunch included The excursion Start around 8 am and the first destiny is the Milodon Cave where in 1895 were found parts of a prehistoric animal known as milodon, so you have to be ready to take your first pictures, nowadays there is a replica of this mamale inside of the cave and also you will find clear information about the geological process formation of the cave. We will continue the tour to Cerro Castillo village to take a rest and to enjoy with the following services: snack bar, (B/L/-) FD Navegation tour to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers. (SIB service entrance fees, snack & lunch included). Transfer Hotel – Puerto Montt Airport. Reception at Punta Arenas airport. Transfer to Puerto Natales Airport in regular service. Day 5 – Puerto Natales / Torres del Paine / Puerto Natales groceries, and souvenir shops. Then we go straight to the national park to start to watch the first landscapes as laguna Azul due to intense colour it was called so, this lake is located 40 minutes before to arrive to the main entrance to the park “Laguna Amarga” here visitors can take a rest, to watch the area and also keep taking pictures in the same place is possible to watch the Torres del Paine, Cuernos del Paine and Almirante Nieto mountain. Due to the quantity we can observe guanacos, ñandu and condor, also it is important to mention that in the park foxes, hares, chincol and the pumas as well known as “ Leon de America” exist. Inside of the park we are going to see the Pehoe and Nordenskjold lakes and its predominant turquoise blue colour, waterfalls, glaciers covering mountains. We will walk 15 minutes to get in the “Salto Grande” waterfall Then we are going to enjoy our lunch. Subsequently, we will continue and we will drive you to the Grey Glacier where you could observe entirely it and you can walk by the riverside and return to Puerto Natales by the same road or well to take the new route to Puerto natales and finally we will drop you off back at your selected hotel. The Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers are located inside Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, which is located 31 miles to the Northwest of Puerto Natales and it is part of the Andean mountain range. Visiting the park is the meaning of a wonderful place, untouched by humans. Its access is only by boat, sailing through the Ultima Esperanza Fiord. Its name is owed for being the “Last hope” to find the Strait of Magellan in 1557, for a expedition that came from the Pacific Ocean. The trip begins in puerto natales and on the way can be seen the building that belonged to “Frigorifico Bories”, which was one of the largest meat packing plants in Patagonia, also can be seen a little colony of Cormorants and a little colony of Sea lions. The flora is dominated by different species of beech trees, Calafate, Chilco and Canelo among others. The Balmaceda glacier can be seen from the boat, instead to visit the Serrano glacier is necessary to walk for 20 minutes on a path bordering a calving lake originated by the melting of the glacier On the way back a delicious lunch is provided in a typical patagonic estancia a shore ultima esperanza sound. Overnight in Puerto Natales. Day 8 – Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) At the set time you will be transferred to Santiago airport. End of our services. Especial Notes: Day 7 – Puerto Natales / Santiago de Chile (B/-/-) B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner BL = Box Lunch Regular bus from Puerto Nateles to Punta Arenas Airport. Santiago Airport reception. Transfer airport – Hotel in regular service. Overnight in Santiago. Rates – Tourist Option VALIDITY 2 pax SGL Supp 01/Apr/15 - 29/Feb/16 2165 510 29/Feb/16- 30/Apr/17 2273 536 INFORMATION Category Transfers Excursions Hotel TOURIST Shared service Shared service 3* Fixed Departures Calendar 2014 NOV DIC 11 16 Fixed Departures Calendar 2015 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 12 17 11 08 08 NA JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC NA 08 08 08 08 10 NOTES IMPORTANT • No reservations have been placed. 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