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Best of Chile
Santiago – San Pedro de Atacama – Santiago – Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas – Santiago
- Guaranteed departures
- Minimum: 02 Participants
- Maximum: 16 Participants
- With local English speaking guides
Duration: 11 Days
Monday-Thursday
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES JANUARY UNTIL NOVEMBER 2015:
| Booking Code: SCL001 – 15#(tour no.) | |||
| #01: | 09.03.2015 – 19.03.2015 | #03: | 23.11.2015 – 03.12.2015 |
| #02: | 21.09.2015 – 01.10.2015 | #04: | 19.10.2015 – 29.10.2015 |
Chile squeezed between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean with a maximum with of 44 kilometres and is a unique thin 4.300 kilometres long coastal stripe. For many people, Chile is still a white spot on the map. It lies on an extremely rich and original nature beauty that makes this country a very attractive destination and with its friendly population. It unites the driest desert of the world, abundant forests as well as fantastic glaciers and fjords. The European influence can be noticed in the towns by the people with their culture and their ancestors history. That is why Chile nowadays is one of the highest developed countries of South America.
Day 01 – Monday Santiago
- Meals: None
- Transfer airport – hotel
- Half day city tour (4h)
Arrival at the airport of Santiago de Chile and transfer to your hotel.
Santiago de Chile is a city of contrasts with remains of its colonial past to the ultramodern, high-rise buildings of the financial center; Chile’s capital city will surprise you.
The city tour begins with the visit of the church San Francisco, which was build between 1572 and 1618. You will pass through the Barrio Paris & Londres which is characterized by its European architectural style and its’ narrow cobbled street.
Then you will pass by the sector of Club Hípico, one of the most beautiful horseracing tracks in South America, privileged by its architecture of the early centuries.
Continuing your tour to the Barrio Concha y Toro where you will immediately notice that the constructions of the buildings are very similar to those in the Barrio Paris y Londres. While walking through the main street you will recover vestiges of the aristocratic past of the capital. 1989 this district was declared as “Zona Tipica”. You will be impressed by the gothic, neocolonial and Bauhaus constructions.
After that you will visit the Plaza de Armas and the cathedral. Just around the corner, you will find the main post office, the National History museum, the Metropolitana and the town hall of Santiago. From here you head along the famous Alameda, Santiago’s colorful main avenue, to the heart of the city, seeing the “Palacio de la Moneda” (seat of government), various monuments and public buildings.
Afterwards, you continue the tour by driving up to the San Cristóbal Hill. From one of the hill’s view points, you will have the finest views of Santiago and the Andes Mountains. To round off the tour, you will pass through the modern residential areas of the city with their daring architecture and, finally, the bustling Providencia shopping zone.
Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Providencia 3* or similar (standard room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Atton Vitacura 4* or similar (standard room)
Day 02 – Tuesday Santiago
- Meals: Breakfast
- Day free at leisure
Day free for leisure – the following optional tour can be booked through our local PR office:
Optional: Full day excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar
The tour leaves Santiago in western direction. Arriving in Valparaiso, you pass by the main square where you can view the monument honouring the Naval Battle fought in 1879. Driving towards the southern side of the city and seeing the old funiculars you will drive up a hillside for a most spectacular view of the bay seeing Valparaiso’s downtown district and its adjoining hills.
Then proceed to the lower level of the city through the commercial heart of the port, where you’ll take the coastal highway that links Valparaiso with the resort city of Viña del Mar. Reaching the Concón beach, you can admire various fish stands displaying a great variety of seafood. Summer homes and restaurants are spread out along the coast. Afterwards, visit the main square Plaza Vergara and the shopping avenue before returning to Santiago.
Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Providencia 3* or similar (standard room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Atton Vitacura 4* or similar (standard room)
Day 03 – Wednesday Santiago – Calama – San Pedro de Atacama
- Meals: Breakfast
- Transfer hotel – airport
- Flight Santiago – Calama (not included)
- Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama
- Walking tour of San Pedro de Atacama
- Moon Valley tour
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Calama (not included). Arrival and reception by our local tour guide, transfer of approx. 1 ½ hours to San Pedro de Atacama.
San Pedro de Atacama is the most important Archaeological center in Chile situated 2,438 meters above sea level and surrounded by a green fertile oasis.
San Pedro has been the center of a Paleolithic civilization with its narrow streets that have preserved of its old style dating back to the Spanish Conquerors and its beautiful colonial church that was built in 1577. The village is the center for Indian culture in the Atacama Desert. You will walk through the pintoreque village and will visit the beautiful white church of the town, with an inside construction of cactus.
Right in time for the beautiful sunset, you will drive to the Moon Valley in the late afternoon. It fascinates with silence, moonscape and the snow-capped volcanoes in the background. The last sun rays reaching the ground color the valley in shining orange, red and purple hues. Don’t miss this unique experience!
Middle class:
Overnight at Hosteria San Pedro 3* or similar (superior room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Casa Atacama 4* or similar (standard room)
Day 04 – Thursday San Pedro de Atacama
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Full day Salar de Atacama, Miscanti & Meniques Lagoons and Toconao (regular seat-in basis) including lunch
Today you will start your tour visiting the huge Atacama Salt Lake, an inland sea dating back millions of years. Enjoy a unique experience viewing this doubtlessly driest desert in the world.
The flatness, clearness and emptiness here are overwhelming. Following the road in direction to Argentina, you will get to know the Lagunas Miscanti & Meñiques, set at the base of two immense volcanoes. These alti-plane lakes are fringed with salt deposits and surrounded by brilliantly colored clumps of “paja brava”, creating a singular visual experience. Afterwards you continue to the small Indian village of Toconao. The inhabitants of Toconao are producing beautiful small sculptures out of a white volcanic stone that can be found in a quarry near the village. Lunch is included. Return to the hotel.
Middle class:
Overnight at Hosteria San Pedro 3* or similar (superior room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Casa Atacama 4* or similar (standard room)
Day 05 – Friday San Pedro de Atacama
- Meals: Breakfast
- Day free at leisure
Full day at leisure. Optional tours can be booked at our local PR-office.
Optional: Half day excursion to the El Tatio Geysers
Early in the morning (04:00 AM) you will depart for a drive of 78 miles northeast to visit the impressive Tatio Geysers at an altitude of 4.321 meters high! The steaming geysers are at their best between 06:30 and 08:30 hrs. A breakfast-box will be served at the geysers.
Middle class:
Overnight at Hosteria San Pedro 3* or similar (superior room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Casa Atacama 4* or similar (standard room)
Day 06 – Saturday San Pedro – Calama – Santiago de Chile
- Meals: Breakfast
- Transfer hotel – airport
- Flight to Santiago de Chile (not included)
- Transfer airport – hotel
- Half day wine tour Undurraga
Transfer from the Hotel in
San Pedro to the Airport Calama. Flight to Santiago de Chile. Arrival at the airport of Santiago de Chile and transfer to your hotel.
The winery was founded by Don Francisco Undurraga in 1885. He was one of the pioneers of viticulture and winemaking in Chile. Still young, he traveled to Europe where he studied law and painting. On his way back to Chile, he brought vines from France (Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Noir) and from Germany (Riesling and Gewürztraminer). In honor of his wife Ana he named the vineyard “Santa Ana”. Under the supervision of a French viticulture expert, the first vines were planted. They adapted easily and well to the Chilean climate. The Chilean is the only “pre-phylloxera” vine remaining in the world. Miraculously, Chile was not affected by this beetle, which completely destroyed European vineyards toward the end of the 19th century. Viña Undurraga has been particularly careful in developing its vineyards. The agricultural activity is distributed in four properties with a total area of 2500 acres. The winery is surrounded by a park that was designed by a French artist. Visit the old bodegas and the beautiful Casona.
You will learn about the production growth in the grapes and the storage of fine wines. Finally you will have the possibility of some wine tasting.
(Remark: The winery may change due to availability)
Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Providencia 3* or similar (standard room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Atton Vitacura 4* or similar (standard room)
Day 07 – Sunday Santiago – Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales
- Meals: Breakfast
- Transfer hotel – airport
- Flight Santiago – Punta Arenas (not included)
- Half day city tour ending at public bus station
- Public bus from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales (without local guide)
- Transfer bus station – hotel
Transfer to the airport Santiago for your flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival half day city tour of Punta Arenas.
Punta Arenas, which is the southernmost continental town of South America, founded in 1848 at the shores of the Magellan Strait. You’ll see the Independence Avenue with many monuments placed here and Cerro La Cruz vantage point offering a sweeping view of Punta Arenas’ colourful roofs, the Magellan Strait and Tierra del Fuego Island in the background.
Then transfer to the local bus terminal where you will board the public bus to Puerto Natales, the starting point for tours to the spectacular National Park Torres del Paine, passing through the wideness of the Patagonian steppe with its huge sheep farms and beech woods contrasting with the mostly unadorned landscape.
Upon arrival in Puerto Natales you will be transferred from the bus station to your hotel.
Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Charles Darwin 3* or similar (standard room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Costaustralis 4* or similar (city view)
Day 08 – Monday Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine
- Meals: Breakfast
- Full day excursion to Torres del Paine National park (regular seat-in basis)
Today you are going to see one of the most spectacular scenic regions, nowhere found in the world, the Torres del Paine National Park! It covers an area of 113,000 hectares and has been named Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO in 1978. Cascading waterfalls, roaring creeks, shimmering lakes and jagged spires of mountains are just a part of what Paine offers you. On route you will visit the legendary Milodon Cave. In this impressive natural cave a gigantic prehistoric fossil has been discovered. A replica is on view inside of it. The road you take borders majestic lakes. Have a glimpse at herds of guanacos, foxes, swans, and several small-sized birds. Enjoy a hike along the Grey Lake with spectacular views of the Grey Glacier.
Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Charles Darwin 3* or similar (standard room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Costaustralis 4* or similar (city view)
Day 09 – Tuesday Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas
- Meals: Breakfast
- Transfer hotel – bus station
- Public bus from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas (without local guide)
- Transfer bus station – hotel
Transfer from the hotel to the local bus terminal where you will board the public bus to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival you will be transferred from the bus station to your hotel.
Afternoon at leisure. Optional tours can be booked at our local SAT-office.
Optional: Visit of the Penguin Colony Otway or a Ñandu Park
In the afternoon visit to the Penguin Colony Otway Bay, the habitat of the Magellan-Penguins respectively Sphenicus Magallanicus, OR visit to the Nandu Park, where the South American flightless birds, which look similar to the African ostrich, can be observed at close range.
Remark: The excursion to the Otway Bay can only be operated during the period from Oct 15th to March 15th. Therefore, the groups from March to September will be offered the visit to the Nandu Park alternatively (subject to changes)!
Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Rey Don Felipe 3* or similar (standard room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Cabo de Hornos 4* or similar (standard room)
Day 10 – Wednesday Punta Arenas – Santiago de Chile
- Meals: Breakfast
- Transfer hotel – airport
- Flight Punta Arenas – Santiago (not included)
- Transfer airport – hotel
Transfer to Punta Arenas airport. Return flight to Santiago, arrival in Santiago and transfer to your hotel.
Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Providencia 3* or similar (standard room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Atton Vitacura 4* or similar (standard room)
Day 11 – Thursday Santiago de Chile
- Meals: Breakfast
- Transfer hotel – airport
Transfer to the Santiago airport and return flight home.
End of Services
We offer the following pre- and post-programmes:
– 4 days/3 nights Easter Island
– 3 days/2 nights Santiago Wine Package
Price Information
with accommodation in (room) Double Single
Seat-in-coach rates from 2 pax on:
Valid from January until March 2015:
Middle Class hotels
per person inUSD 2.450,00 3.360,00
Comfort Class hotels
per person in USD 3.200,00 4.464,00
with accommodation in (room) Double Single
Valid from May until November 2015:
(*for November 2015 rates remain subject to changes)
Middle Class hotels
per person inUSD 2.526,00 3.463,00
Comfort Class hotels
per person in USD 3.200,00 4.464,00
You can book this tour on private basis (from 1 pax on):
- all services on private basis, exceptions:
- Day 4 + 8 Excursions Atacama and Paine Park on regular seat-in basis
- Day 7 + 9 Transfers Punta Arenas/Puerto Natales/Punta Arenas are in public bus without local guide
with accommodation in (room) Double Single
Valid from January until April 2015:
Middle Class hotels
Basis 1 pax: per person in USD 5.371,00
Basis 2 pax: per person inUSD 3.096,00 4.089,00
Comfort Class hotels
Basis 1 pax: per person in USD 6.414,00
Basis 2 pax: per person in USD 3.751,00 5.089,00
with accommodation in (room) Double Single
Valid from May until November 2015*:
(*for November 2015 rates remain subject to changes)
Middle Class hotels
Basis 1 pax: per person in USD 5.504,00
Basis 2 pax: per person in USD 3.171,00 4.176,00
Comfort Class hotels
Basis 1 pax: per person in USD 6.414,00
Basis 2 pax: per person in USD 3.751,00 5.089,00
*Rates are not valid during Carnival, Easter, Christmas, New Year, public holidays, congresses and events!
The following entrance fees are included and subject to change without prior notice:
Santiago
San Cristóbal Hill (hill fee) USD 15,00 per van/Minibus
North
Moon Valley USD 10,50 per person
Atacama Salt Lake & Toconao USD 7,00 per person
Miscanti & Meñiques Lagoons USD 5,00 per person
South
Torres del Paine National Park USD 40,00 per person
Milodon Cave USD 8,00 per person
Price Information – Flights
Additional airfares – PR is not responsible for any changes made by the airlines and the resulting costs (i.e. airfares, schedule changes, cancellations, taxes, fuel- and other charges). Airfares can only be guaranteed upon ticketing and may vary with the number of passengers. Airport taxes are subject to change.
SCL/CJC/SCL/PUQ/SCL
January – December 2015:
With long haul carriers LA, IB, JJ:
p.p.USD886,00 including all national airport taxes
With long haul carrier except TP, UX, AR, AV, TA, CM, DL, DE, S3, NK, 2K:
p.p. USD 1.285,00 including all national airport taxes
With long haul carrier TP, UX, AR, AV, TA, CM, DL, DE, S3, NK, 2K:
p.p. USD 1.474,00 including all national airport taxes
Attention:
- In order to grant special conditions for long-haul flights with LA, IB, JJ it is mandatory to receive the international ticket number on time.
- In order to issue the tickets it is mandatory to receive the INTERNATIONAL TICKET NUMBER latest 6 weeks prior arrival!
Price Information – Additional Nights
Pre- & Post-night and transfer in Santiago de Chile:
Valid from January until December 2015:
| Middle Class |
Hotel Providencia
1 overnight/breakfast, standard room
per person in double USD 88,00
per person in single USD 175,00
Comfort Class
Hotel Atton Vitacura
1 overnight/breakfast, standard room
per person in double USD 100,00
per person in single USD 191,00
When the additional night(s) are booked via PR, the transfer on arrival day is included in the roundtrip rate from 2 persons on. In case further transfers are needed, the following costs will apply:
Transfer airport SCL/Hotel or Hotel/SCL airport (one way):
Basis 1 USD 113,00
Basis 2 USD 58,00
Basis 3/4 USD 40,00
General Conditions
- Departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 02 participants. The operation of the tour can only be guaranteed by the end of the cancellation deadline, which is 60 days prior to departure.
- The transfers on arrival and departure day are included in the roundtrip rate from 02 persons on; in case 01 pax arrives/departs separately, surcharges for extra transfers will apply.
- All transfers and excursions are on PR-seat-in-service and include local English speaking guides (changing in each area), except of the following non-PR-exclusive services:
Day 04 + 08: Excursions Atacama and Paine Park on regular seat-in basis
Day 07 + 09: Transfers Punta Arenas/Puerto Natales/Punta Arenas are in public bus without local guide assistance
Transfers and excursions are provided together for middle and comfort class passengers. - PR is not responsible for any belongings of the passengers carried during any services rendered by PR, such as transfers or tours.
- In case of early transfers breakfast at the hotel cannot be guaranteed.
- PR can provide upon request the booking of the internal flights. PR will invoice you for these flights. PR is also responsible for the issuing of the tickets which will be delivered to the clients locally.
- Our prices include taxes, entrance fees, tax & service charge in the hotels andthe obligatory luggage fees at the airports and in the hotels. Meals are included as and when mentioned in our program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
- Our prices do not include: airport taxes, airfares, personal expenses, extras in the hotels and tips.
- PR has the right to sell this tour to other clients without any exception.
- The above mentioned rates for pre- and post-nights at the group hotels are subject to availability and valid for max. 3 nights. From the 4th night on, a higher rate could apply.
- Optional tours can only be booked through our local PR-office or PR-guides. PR cannot be held responsible for tours booked via any other supplier. Tours have to be paid on the spot. Payment by credit card is not always accepted.
- Flights not booked via PR can only be reconfirmed by PR with the correct and complete file key of your booking.
- 8 weeks prior to arrival a complete passenger list including names, passport number, nationality, profession and date of birth is required.
- Cancellation Policy:
- Until 60 days prior departure no cancellation fee.
- From 59 until 31 days prior departure maximum 50% cancellation fee.
- From 30 until 20 days prior departure maximum 80% cancellation fee.
- From 19 days prior departure 95% cancellation fee.
- Cancellation fees for flights are subject to separate cancellation conditions depending on the Airline.
- Rates for hotel services are based on bookings made by non-resident foreign visitors. For nationals or foreigners resident in this country rates are not valid and a surcharge of 19% local tax applies on all hotel services.
- Please inquire at the competent authorities about the actual entry permit, validity of passports and the vaccination regulations.
- Our general conditions apply.
- PR liability will be limited to the reimbursement of services supplied for failure of services contracted by us. PR cannot be held liable for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity occasioned by air-carriers or third-party suppliers and by natural phenomena, sickness, war, quarantine, strike, or any other kind of force major or by attendance to Federal Police, customs and Health Authorities regulations.
Conditions of Payment:
Unless otherwise agreed, the full payment is due 40 days prior to arrival.
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