Buenos Aires is known as the Paris of South America. But it is more than that. Buenos Aires has an incredible variety of neighborhoods, from the colorful old port district to sidewalk cafes and parks reminiscent of the Champs Eleyseé. Dinner featuring the famous Argentine Parrillada and Malbec wine from Mendoza must be followed by a Tango show.
Santiago has become the commercial capital of South America. With its modern high rise glass and steel buildings, efficient transportation and communication system, friendly and safe neighborhoods, Santiago is a very easy and stimulating city to visit. In addition to many attractive museums, the Plaza de Armas surrounded with colonial architecture, and the San Cristóbal Hill Park overlooking the entire central valley, there are shopping centers that match anything in Europe or the United States and world class restaurants featuring Chile’s famous seafood.
The Lake District of Chile is the most famous vacation destination for Chileans. Large blue lakes are nestled among the volcanic peaks of the Andes with colorful resort villages at each corner. Surrounded by national parks, there are endless opportunities for hiking, biking, boating, fishing, rafting and just plain fun.
Day 01
Arrival, reception at airport and transfer to selected hotel for accommodations and breakfast. Overnight Santiago
Day 02
Breakfast at Hotel. Departure from your hotel to visit the Civic Centre, the Presidential Palace La Moneda built in 1846, Main Square, the Cathedral, Post Office and downtown, continuing to B. O”Higgins Ave and the old residential areas including the Club Hípico Race Track and O”Higgins Park. The tour proceeds through Club de la Union Building, Universidad de Chile and Santa Lucía hill where the city was founded (1541).Visit to Bellavista area, full of classic cafes and restaurants, and Theaters. Continue up the San Cristóbal hill to obtain the best views of Santiago and the central valley. Free time for pictures and continue visiting the new residential areas of Las Condes, Vitacura and Providencia. Return to your Hotel. Rest of the day for leisure. Overnight Santiago
Day 03
Breakfast at hotel. Today’s excursion passes through the green and fertile valleys of Curacavi and Casablanca, towards Valparaiso, a picturesque harbor located by the Pacific Ocean. The ride includes a tour through the narrow avenues of the port, The Plaza Sotomayor in front of the Pratt wharf. The Artilleria funicular, dated since 1898, one of the oldest means of transportation in use, that will allow a most spectacular sightseeing of the bay together with the remarkable architecture of the old houses built on the hills that surround the port. Taking the route by the sea, the tour proceeds to Viña del Mar, a summer resort also called Ciudad Jardin, due to the beauty of its parks and meadows. Quinta Vergara Park is an excellent example, with its long promenades and exotic trees. Then, the tour continues to the traditional Vergara square and proceeds to the heart of the city through beautiful and shaded tree avenues. After lunch the tour continues to the other main attractions of Viña del Mar and finally, a drive along the coast bordering the fashionable beaches of Las Salinas, Reñaca and Con Con. Overnight Viña del Mar
Day 04
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport and board flight to Puerto Montt. Reception and transfer to selected hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight Puerto Montt
Day 05
Breakfast at hotel. Departure from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas and begin our drive along the shores of Lake Llanquihue to Ensenada and Petrohué. The trip includes a visit to the beautiful Petrohué water falls. Continue to Petrohué Lake Port and board catamaran to sail across lake Todos los Santos, also known as Emerald Lake due to the color of its waters and arrive to Peulla. Transfer to Hotel Peulla and accommodations with Half Board included. Overnight Peulla
10 Nights accommodations in 4 * and 5 * Hotels
