ARGENTINA & CHILE SPECTACULAR Marvelous 9 Day / 8 Night Program featuring Santiago, Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, Andean Lake Crossing, Petrohue, Peulla, Bariloche and Buenos Aires! Prices from $1335.00 Per Person in Double Accommodations. Includes Land Arrangements only. Program is Locally Hosted with English Speaking Guide. International and Domestic Airfare not included. Please ask for our Airline Specials too! Day 1 Home City - Santiago Meet and Greet upon arrival, and Transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day free to shop, stroll and explore this beautiful capital city. Day 2 Santiago - City Tour Breakfast. During the morning hours, enjoy half-day city tour of Santiago, a panoramic tour visiting the main attractions of the capital, where you will appreciate the contrast between the city's rich history and its modern and imposing buildings. We will see the Goverment Palace, the Main Square “Plaza de Armas”, Santa Lucia Hill, the Metropolitan Park and the exclusive residential areas of Vitactura and Las Condes. Rest of the day at leisure for personal activities. B Day 3 Santiago – Puerto Montt Breakfast. At scheduled hour, Transfer from the hotel to the airport to take flight to Puerto Montt. (1hr 40min, daily flights). Meet and Greet upon arrival, and Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. B Day 4 Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas - Peulla Breakfast. In the morning, departure to go along the border of the Llanquihue Lake always having the imposing Osorno volcano on the horizon, in the direction of Petrohué. (Petrohué is 76 km away, 2 hours by bus). After that, we board to sail in the beautiful Todos los Santos Lake, also known as Emerald Lake because of the green-blue color of its water, towards Peulla. (Peulla is 20 miles away, 1hr 40 min.) Arrival to Peulla is at around 1 o'clock p.m. Lunch not included. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and lodging. BD Day 5 Peulla – Bariloche Breakfast. Departure in the morning by bus to Puerto Frias (which is 27 km, 2 hours away). From Puerto Frias, we board the ferry to cross the Frias Lake to Puerto Alegre (4 miles, 20 min.
away) From Puerto Alegre the trip continues by bus to Puerto Blest (3 km, 15 min.) From Puerto Blest, we board a catamaran to sail on Lago Nahuel Huapi towards Puerto Pañuelo (15 miles, 1hr 05 min. away). From Puerto Pañuelo, there is a bus transfer towards the hotel (25 km, 30 min.) B Day 6 Bariloche – Buenos Aires Breakfast. At scheduled hour, Transfer from the hotel to the airport to take flight to Buenos Aires. Meet and Greet upon arrival to the Airport (Domestic flights airport), and Transfer to the hotel of your choice. B Day 7 Buenos Aires - City Tour Breakfast. Enjoy comprehensive City Tour of this beautiful city reminiscent of many European capitals with its narrow streets and wide tree-lined boulevards, turn of the century architecture, sidewalk cafes, elegant window shops, and lively night life. City Tour begins on busy Avenue 9 de Julio, the impressive Colon Theatre and famous Obelisk, key symbol of the city. Continue to Government district, the Legislative Palace dating to early 20th century. Then to historic Plaza de Mayo and beautiful Casa Rosada, the Presidential Palace. Nearby is the Cathedral where the remains of Argentina's greatest national hero, the liberator General San Martin, lie. Continue to colorful Italian inspired Boca District and funky outdoor art displays. Ring along port of Buenos Aires to magnificent homes of Palermo district and elegant shops of Recoleta district. Afternoon and evening free to relax, shop and explore on your own. B Enjoy an OPTIONAL DINNER & TANGO Tour. Enjoy a delicious dinner as you thrill to the music and evocative, sensual movements of this eminently Argentine dance. Day 8 Buenos Aires Breakfast. Day at leisure to shop the smart boutiques along Florida and Santa Fe Avenues. Leather and suede, and Argentine handicraft are absolute musts at bargain prices. For a fun evening, perhaps try lively food and drink at Spadavechia's Cantina in the Boca district. Although not gourmet, food is plentiful, and there's plenty of dancing and singing in the aisles. B Enjoy an OPTIONAL TOUR to an authentic Fiesta Gaucha...leave Buenos Aires for pastoral countryside to enjoy traditional music, dancing, and sumptuos Argentine barbecue...following lunch, enjoy authentic Argentine Gauchos display their extraordinary skill on horseback. Day 9 Buenos Aires Breakfast. At scheduled hour, Transfer to Ezeiza International Airport for flight homeward or next destination. B B Breakfast
L Lunch
D Dinner
Package Includes: - Meet and Greet at the Airports, and Transfers to hotel - 2 Nights Room and Tax in Santiago - 1 Night Room and Tax in Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas - 1 Night Room and Tax in Peulla - 1 Night Room and Tax in Bariloche - 3 Nights Room and Tax in Buenos Aires - Breakfast Daily - City Tour in Santiago - City Tour in Buenos Aires - 2 Day/1 Night Andean Lake Crossing - Departure Transfers to Airports
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