South America:Chile
Chile Highlights
Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy Cosmopolitan Santiago, with its Mediterranean climate and scenic Andean setting.
- Explore the Central Valley and lush winelands with behind-the-scenes winery touring and tasting.
- Travel the famous Lake District with its volcanoes, waterfalls & Bavarian culture.
Day 1, Arrive Santiago, Chile
You are welcomed on arrival in Santiago and transferred to your hotel, a soothing respite in the city center. This afternoon take in the sights, from the elegant European architecture to the panoramic San Cristobal Hill. Plaza El Bosque Park & Suites
Day 2, Santiago – Vina del Mar, Valparaiso
Travel through vineyards and olive groves, gardens and seascapes of incomparable beauty on an excursion to the coast to visit Vina del Mar and historic Valparaiso. Plaza El Bosque Park & Suites (B,L)
Day 3, Santiago – Winelands
Enjoy a day in the winelands of Maipo Valley, seeing how Chile’s famous wines are produced and sampling fine vintages. Plaza El Bosque Park & Suites (B,L)
Day 4, Santiago / Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas, Lake District
Fly to Puerto Montt, a mosaic of charming shingled homes and little farms at the edge of the vast glacial archipelago of Chiloe. Tour the Bavarian-style avenues here and in the small resort town of Puerto Varas, where your hotel overlooks Lake Llanquihue and Osorno volcano. Cabanas del Lago (B)
Day 5, Puerto Varas – Osorno & Petrohue Falls
To some, only the Bavarian Alps can compare with the scenic grandeur of the fjordlike Todos los Santos, the green Petrohue Falls, and Osorno Volcano, showcased on today’s excursion. Cabanas del Lago (B,L)
Day 6, Depart Puerto Varas / Santiago
The day is at leisure, with dayroom use at your hotel. A last chance to enjoy the delights of the Lake District. In the evening, fly to Santiago and connect with your overnight flight home. Cabanas del Lago (dayroom) (B)
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