CHILE COMPLETE 18D TOUR
Tour Code: CRCL018
Group type: package group or group
Difficulty in travel: simple
Departure Day: Some itineraries have a departure day limit, please consult the travel agency
DAY 1
SANTIAGO
The itinerary includes:
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Airport pick up-hotel
The itinerary does not include:
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International Flight Ticket
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Meals
DAY 2
SANTIAGO- VIÑA DEL MAR-VALPARAISO- SANTIAGO
Breakfast in hotel
Morning departure to enjoy a delightful visit to two cities located on the Pacific coast, that are just one hour and half by car from Santiago. Our drive will take us through Casablanca, known for its fine vineyards.
Once we arrive to the coast, we’ll first visit Viña del Mar, also known as the “Garden City” because of its beautiful beaches, lovely parks and flower garden landscapes (such as the famous flower watch). It has become one of the central region’s most important tourism attractions. The peaceful seascape is an attractive complement for the city’s modern streets and infrastructure, turning it into an entertaining hub in constant movement. Our second destination is the picturesque city-port of Valparaiso, founded in the 16th century. You’ll marvel at the contrast between both cities, as the stylishness and beach culture of Viña is replaced here by a much more popular and artistic style. The port was declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 2003 and offers a unique and fascinating architectural adventure. Built on several steep hills above the port, the homes and buildings on the hillsides can be reached by walking along its streets, climbing the long stairs or take the cable cars built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Colorful homes dot the hills forming an irresistible landscape for photo enthusiasts and lovers of traditional sites. End of tour and return to Santiago.
incl. lunch and boat ticket
no incl. dinner
DAY 3
SANTIAGO-ATACAMA-MOON
VALLEY
Breakfast in hotel
After meal trans to airport. And take flight to Calama airport.
When arrive will pick up from airport-hotel
15:00 in the winter and 16:00 hrs. in the summer We start passing through Valle de la Muerte, located in the Salt Mountain range, many strange characteristic come to the light, such as its around rocky formation. It is a mountainous and sandy valley that is very near to San Pedro and that has its attractive because, to arrive to it, you have to cross the salt Mountain range which presents admirable natural sculptures.
Then we head to Valle de La luna, located at 8km from San Pedro de Atacama, where we 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 we can marvel at the kaleidoscope of colors that appear over the Andes at sunset. Return to your hotel after the sunset
no incl . lunch and dinner
DAY 4
PURITAMA HOT
SPRING
The itinerary includes:
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Breakfast at the hotel
We leave the town in the direction of the hot springs, with a 1 hour trip, where we can see different landscapes, which will show us that we are in the middle of the mountain range.
In the complex located in a stream where we will have pools with thermal waters that we can use, to enjoy a moment of relaxation.
** Please bring swimwear
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After the tour, you will return to the hotel to rest
The itinerary does not include:
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Lunch and dinner
DAY 5
ALTIPLANIC LAGOONS- ATACAMA SALT FLAT
Breakfast in hotel
Full Day Tour Altiplanic Lagoons and Atacama Salt Lake
We will pick you up at your hotel at 8.00 am to leave for the beautiful water mirror of Laguna Chaxa, which has become the habitat of dozens of flamingos and parinas, who come there attracted by its shallow waters. Then we will continue to the Altiplano to reach Piedras Rojas, where we will have a viewpoint to observe the volcanic conglomerate formed from the oxidation of the iron in the place.
Later we will travel to the Altiplano, where the Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons are located, located at more than 4,200 meters above sea level, surrounded by imposing volcanoes,
Licancabur and Láscar, and habitat for a wide variety of birds. Continue to Toconao, a town whose buildings were erected with stones of volcanic origin, such as its church and its bell tower, declared a National Monument.
At the end of the tour we will return to San Pedro de Atacama.
PM Half Day Tour Cejar Lagoon
We leave from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama at approximately 15:00 hours and we will go to
Ojos del Salar which are two deep freshwater lagoons.
Then we will go to the Cejar lagoon, which is characterized by its large amount of salt.
No incl . lunch and dinner
DAY 6
ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOUR
The itinerary includes:
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Breakfast at the hotel
In this adventure we will start leaving the town to go to the Pukara de Quitor, a place with a history of our ancestors from the Likan Antai people, in a space of approx. 2.5 hectares, we will know its houses made of stones and its strategic location. Then we will walk along the nearby ayllus of our town to go to the archaeological village of Tulor, which has a date of more than 3000 years. It is still preserved thanks to the environment, with an unusual circular design, we will return to the hotel to rest
The itinerary does not include:
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Lunch and dinner
DAY 7
TATIO GEYSERS-SANTIAGO
The itinerary includes:
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Breakfast at the hotel
04:30 to 05:00 Early morning departure for an excursion to El Tatio Geysers, a geothermal field flanked by soaring Andean peaks. At just under 14,000', this is one of the higher geyser fields in the world. At dawn, powerful spurts of steam erupt out of the ground through various blowholes, and the vision of the steaming geysers against the deep blue desert sky may be one of your most enduring memories of your visit here. Short hikes through the geothermal field. Full-day tour. Return to your hotel at 12:00
After that we will trans to airport. Will take flight back to Santiago.When arrive will pick up to hotel.
No incl. lunch and dinner
DAY 8
SANTIAGO-
EASTER ISLAND
PM:EXCURSION TO
AHU AKIVI
* This itinerary is only available onTuesday, Thursday and Satuday
Breakfastin hotel
Today will take flight to Eastern island . When arrive will pick up to hotel
Half Day Tour Ahu Akivi
Drive to restored Ahu Akivi with 7 Moais, built in the middle of the island. The legend tells us that
these statues are representing the 7 explorers who were sent to Rapa Nui by the king Hotu Matua.
Proceed to the unrestored Ahu Hanga Poukura. Then visit the topknot-quarry Puna Pau with its
red scoria stone, where all the Pukaos were made. Back to hotel.
No incl lunch and dinner
Eastern island ticket
DAY 9
Full DAY TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel
Full Day tour Anakena Beach Drive to the southcoast coast and visit representative examples of not restored platforms, Ahus Vaihu in the bay of Hanga Te’e, and Akahanga, where supposedly the
famous king Hotu Matua was buried.
Proceed to Rano Raraku, quarry of almost 900 stone statues, 397 of them still lying or
standing at the slopes of the extinct volcano with crater lake.
Then visit Ahu Tongariki (restored with 15 Moais), most recent and biggest restauration on the
island. Drive to the east coast and visit Ahu Te Pito Kura and the “Navel of the World”. Last but not
least visit the beach of Anakena with its restored Ahus Nau Nau and Ature Huke. There you will
have the opportunity to enjoy the warm Pacific Ocean. Box lunch on route. Back to hotel
NO incl dinner
DAY 10
AM: EXCURSION TO ORONGO-SANTIAGO
* This itinerary is only available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
The itinerary includes:
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Breakfast at the hotel
Drive up the extinct volcano Rano Kau, appreciate on the way a view over the whole island and see its distinct geological features, proceed to an outlook at the crater lake. Afterwards drive to the ceremonial village of Orongo, where the birdman competition took place and you can see the spectacular petroglyphs related to this culture, enjoy the breathtaking view towards the 3 islets Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao opposite the coast. Drive down again to Ahu Vinapu (not restored) and for some still proof of the influence of pre-inca arquitects in Easter Island culture. Last stop is Ana Kai Tangata cave with paintings.
When tour finish will pick you up to the airport. And take flight back to Santiago. Airport-hotel
The itinerary does not include:
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Lunch and dinner
DAY 11
SANTIAGO CITY TOUR
Breakfast in hotel
This half day tour consists in visiting the main attractions of Santiago, the country's most important cultural, cosmopolitan and artistic hub. We start out with a visit to the highpoints of the city's civic center, such as Cerro Santa Lucia (a centrally located historic urban park), the La Moneda Palace (presidential offices) and the traditional Plaza de Armas square, a meeting place for Santiago's diverse and multicultural expressions. Buildings of historical value can be found in the neighborhood, such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, National Museum of History and Central Post Office. We later walk through the Parque Forestal, a park running parallel to the Mapocho river with a variety of tree species offering a refreshing break from the urban agitation of the city's center. We'll continue on to Barrio Bellavista, Santiago's bohemian neighborhood, with some of the best bars and restaurants in the city. Return to hotel.
No incl lunch and dinner
DAY 12
SANTIAGO-PUNTA ARENAS-PUERTA NATALES
Reference flight:
LA 281 0600/0925
Breakfast in hotel
Transfer in Scl Apt by their own (htl in front of the airport – walking distance-) . Arrival
to Punta Arenas airport and transfer to bus station.Will take bus to Puerto Natales
When arrive will pick up to hotel
No incl. lunch and dinner
DAY 13
PUERTA NATALES-
TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK- PUERTA NATALES
Breakfast in hotel
Departure from your hotel to the Milodon Cave located 24 kilometers north of Puerto Natales. Before reaching the cave, the access path passes by the "Silla del Diablo" (Devil's Chair), a name that comes from the popular imagination given to a rocky structure that looks like an armchair and which is said to have been the "seat" of the Mylodon and which legend has transformed into the "devil".
At the end of the visit, we will continue along the new access road to Torres del Paine National Park, where we will be able to observe lagoons and mountain ranges along the way. Then, it is possible to admire the beautiful landscape around us from the Lago Grey viewpoint (view of the Grey Glacier, the Paine Massif and Lago del Toro). A couple of kilometers ahead, it is possible to observe the Cuernos del Paine, reaching the fork that leads to the Lake Grey area. In this sector we will be able to make a pleasant walk along the shore of Grey Lake and if the conditions help us, it is possible to access the viewpoint of Grey Peninsula.
Back in the parking lot of the Nursery, we take the route to a restaurant located inside the park to take a moment to rest with the option of lunch. (Lunch not included in the rate).
At the end of this refreshing break, we started the second stage of our visit to Torres del Paine National Park heading for the Salto Grande sector. We will visit the Nordenskjold Lake Viewpoint and continue to enjoy various views on our undulating route that gradually brings us closer to the Laguna Amarga sector. After admiring this pleasing spectacle we will return to the city of Puerto Natales passing by the Mirador del Lago Sarmiento, arriving in the late afternoon and bringing with us an unforgettable experience.
No incl lunch and dinner
DAY 14
PUERTA NATALES-
BALMACEDA AND SERRANO GLACIER-PUNTA ARENAS
Breakfast in hotel
The navigation begins by entering the Señoret channel, heading towards Guanaco Island, where it is possible to see the small and wonderful Magellanic Dolphins (Toninas).
We sailed to the block of the Estancia la Peninsula to access the rocky walls where an important population of Cormorants lives, continuing the journey to Punta de Lobos where we found some specimens of this mammal. Then we visit the waterfall and cliffs where we can see condors. At each point of interest, the boat will stop for travelers to enjoy the scenery and attractions.
The trip continues to Mount Balmaceda (2035 meters above sea level) where we will be able to appreciate the glacier of the same name and then disembark in Puerto Toro to begin the one-hour round trip along the shores of Lake Tempanos, accompanied by our bilingual guide. Through a native forest of coihues, ñirres and ciruelillos, on the way to the Serrano glacier, we will enjoy the fascinating vegetation, the contrast between a clear sky and the ice of the imposing Serrano glacier.
After having witnessed a unique, wild and virgin landscape, we ended our excursion in Puerto Natales.
After tour, will transfer to bus station. And take bus back to Punta Arenas. When arrive will pick up to hotel.
No incl lunch and dinner
DAY 15
PUNTO ARENAS-SANTIAGO
The itinerary includes:
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Breakfast at the hotel
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Transfer to the airport and take a domestic flight back to San Diego
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Upon arrival in Santiago, airport pick-up-hotel rest
The itinerary does not include:
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Lunch and dinner
DAY 16
SANTIAGO-SANTA CRUZ (COLCHAGUA VALLEY)
The itinerary includes:
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Breakfast at the hotel
Departure from Santiago to Colchagua Valley, known for being one of the most fertile in the production of fine strains of wine, especially reds. We will start our tour with a visit to a vineyard where we will also have wine tasting included. We will continue with a visit to Colchagua Museum, this museum is one of the most biggest and diverse of Latin America due to its collections that show the history of the planet and the universal man. Later, we will visit Santa Cruz winery, located 25 kms from Santa Cruz, in direction to Lolol. Here we will make an interesting visit to the vineyards and tasting its wine icon, Chaman. Return to your hotel.
Incl With wine tasting
The itinerary does not include:
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Lunch and dinner
DAY 17
SANTA CRUZ-SANTIAGO
The itinerary includes:
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Breakfast at the hotel
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Will go back to Santiago hotel
The itinerary does not include:
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Lunch and dinner
DAY 18
SANTIAGO
The itinerary includes:
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Breakfast at the hotel
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Return to San Diego-Hotel
The itinerary does not include:
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Lunch and dinner
The itinerary includes:
The connection mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel: 6 nights in Santiago / 4 nights in Atacama / 4 nights in Easter Island / 3 nights in Baina / 1 night in SANTA CRUZ
Some meals
Domestic flight tickets * need to be based on the price of the ticket purchased at the time
Tickets, tickets and guided tours in the itinerary
English or Spanish speaking guide
The itinerary does not include:
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International Ticket
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Insurance
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Optional paid itinerary
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Tickets for ATACAMA and Easter Island
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Some meals
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Tickets for Atacama ** Please purchase on the spot at san perdro de atacama
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Items not included in the itinerary
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tip
Remarks:
- Part of the hotel will be affected by the off-peak season, if there is a change, it will be replaced by a hotel or bed and breakfast of the same level.
- The itinerary cost includes domestic transportation during the trip (domestic flights, shuttle buses, trains, etc.), transfer service (only within the itinerary), sightseeing itinerary (including English tour guide commentary. We can also provide tour guides in other languages according to your requirements) Or you can turn to the councilor), part of the tickets of the sightseeing spots (please read the itinerary) and the accommodation in the itinerary. However, the itinerary does not include personal expenses, international air tickets, airport taxes for international flights, visa fees and tips.
- Does not include any travel safety accident insurance and inconvenience insurance: Passengers are required to insure travel safety insurance and inconvenience insurance. The travel agency will not be responsible for any accidental compensation, medical expenses, flight delays or cancellations caused by third parties or force majeure factors or personal factors of the passenger, loss of luggage, etc. that are not caused by the travel agency to the passenger.
- The itinerary is only a rough introduction, please read it thoroughly and communicate with the travel agency in many ways. When you make a payment, you will be deemed to agree to all itinerary contracts and terms. The correct itinerary (including hotel) will be given to passengers 1-2 weeks before departure
- During the trip, the travel agency will also adjust part of the itinerary or cancel any itinerary that may cause passenger injury due to various factors, such as traffic and weather.
- However, if due to cancellation or delay of international flights or domestic flights, personal visa problems of the passengers, weather, natural disasters, wars, strikes and force majeure (not due to errors caused by the travel agency itself), the passengers cannot participate in a certain itinerary or have to cancel The travel agency will not give any compensation or refund. However, the travel community tries to assist the passengers to adjust their itineraries so that the rights and interests of the passengers will not be damaged too much.
- If the itinerary is changed due to the passenger's personal factors, the passenger must bear the additional costs and handling fees for changing the itinerary.
- After the itinerary is confirmed, if you book 6 months before departure, you need to pay 65% of the total deposit. For bookings made 1-3 months ago, a deposit of 80% of the total amount is required. After confirming the amount received, the travel agency will immediately book all the trips. And pay the final payment 20 days before departure, we accept the following payment methods:
-Credit card payment: We only accept VISA, Master card, American Express, Diners club.
- Bank Transfer
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