Honeymoon in Chile

DAY 01: SANTIAGO /CASA LAPOSTOLLE (SANTA CRUZ)
Upon arrival at Santiago International Airport you will be met by your local assistant and transferred to Santa Cruz – Clos Apalta.

Clos Apalta belongs to Casa Lapostolle Winery and established on the Apalta Valley vineyards (Santa Cruz, Colchagua, Chile), Clos Apalta landscape is magnificent and peaceful at the same time. One hundred and eighty hectares (450 acres) of surrounding vineyards, the residence is a paradise for wine lovers and people looking for superior lodging. Friendly hospitality defines the style of service and timeless, natural beauty the sense of place.
Fusion of luxury, comfort, and hospitality.

Located just near the winery, The Lapostolle Residence is open all year round and offers extraordinary view on the vineyard and the surrounding mountains.

Four “casitas”, nestled into the native forested hillside of the valley, provide serenity and privacy. Terraces offer ideal settings for quiet contemplation or intimate meals.

Each “casita”, named Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Carmenère in devotion to the varieties planted in the Apalta vineyard, has a magnificent view of the valley and provides a private and peaceful environment that is harmonious with the local landscape. There is no better way to slow down & relax than to be in one of these “casitas”, appreciating the spectacular views they provide. A guarantee of a great night of sleep and an even a better morning!
The Residence, where the living and dining room are located, is an excellent and well-furnished place with a wonderful atmosphere.

 
Overnight at Lapostolle Petit Verdot Casita

DAY 02: LAPOSTOLLE
Breakfast at Residence

Today Enjoy  activities offered by Lapostolle such as

Relaxation Massages: a smooth, flowing style that promotes general relaxation, improves circulation and range of movement, and relieves muscular tension.
Aromatherapy Massages: combining the therapeutic properties of essential oils with specific massage techniques to promote health and well being.
Overnight at Lapostolle Petit Verdot Casita

DAY 03: LAPOSTOLLE
Breakfast at Lapostolle Residence
Today enjoy at your own pace the swimming pool
Lapostolle Residence offer a quiet environment and is designed for a relax enjoyment of the water. The pool is heated to approximately seventy degrees from November to March. These dates depend of the yearly changes in warm-weather temperatures. Next to the pool there is a wide terrace with comfortable chaise longue

Later nothing better than a countryside picnic. Enjoy eating under a very old grapevine next to a charming peasant house: barbecue, assorted salad and a variety of fruits of the season plus home made ice-cream. A pleasant picnic in the beauty of the vineyards, tasting Casa Lapostolle best wines, is an ideal lunchtime for any day.

Overnight at Lapostolle Petit Verdot Casita

DAY 04: LAPOSTOLLE/SANTIAGO/ATACAMA
Breakfast at Lapostolle Residence
Transfer to Santiago Airport to baord flight to Calama.
Arrival at Calama Airport. Private transfer to Hotel Awasi in San Pedro de Atacama.

The Atacama area has a desert-like climate, with big differences of temperature between day and night and summer rains which do not surpass 100 millimeters per year. The area’s chief geographic element is the Atacama Salt Lake, occupying a surface 100 kilometers long by 80 km. wide.
Awasi is located in the historic oasis desert town of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, providing the utmost in luxury, adventure and relaxation. Each room is assigned with a private guide and 4WD vehicle to embark on special outings to the nearby volcanoes, dry salt lakes, ponds, and other natural features that make the Atacama experience unforgettable. Awasi prepares customized excursions depending on guest preferences, with only eight adobe bungalows in the middle of the vast Atacama Desert, all with private outdoor patio, reading area, and both indoor and outdoor showers.
Guests are free to slow down, relaxing in the privacy of the guestrooms or on one of the many cozy sofas and hammocks located in the large open air lobby.

Overnight at Awasi Atacama

DAY 05: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Breakfast at the Hotel
Enjoy a visit at your own pace, with your private driver/guide & a vehicle just for you, to  one or more of this wonderfull sites: Moon Valley, Geysers of Tatio, Atacama Salt Flat.
At night enjoy a  dinner under the stars ot Atacama sky.
Overnight at Awasi 

DAY 06: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Buffet breakfast at the Hotel.

Today you can join a variety of explorations; walking, horseback riding or biking.
Awasi is a place for slowly contemplating immensity, enjoying the basic details of  simple life, gratifying the body and the soul, inside and out…and beyond.
Overnight at Awasi

DAY 07: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA/SANTIAGO/TEMUCO
Buffet breakfast at the Hotel

Private Transfer to Calama Airport to Board Flight to Santiago connecting with flight to Temuco.
Arrival at Temuco and transfer to Huilo Huilo Park (190 kmts – 2 hrs)
The Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve lies at 40º latitude south, in the midst of the Patagonian Andes. Its landscapes of valleys and mountain ranges covered by the Temperate Rainforest form part of a scarce ecosystem that ecological conservation efforts are trying to protect worldwide. The reserve harbors multiple and varied forms of wildlife. The crystal-clear waters of its rivers and lakes make Huilo-Huilo the ideal place for those seeking personal and respectful contact with nature.
On the southern boundary of the reserve, the Mocho-Choshuenco Volcano, part of the Andean Mountain range that lies within Huilo-Huilo, imposes its unique silhouette.

Here one can discover magnificent glaciers and three small, beautiful volcanoes that are natural energy sources, and most impressive of all, take a sled trip to the mountain tops and enjoy a spectacular day of adventure in the snow, even in mid-summer, with a view over extraordinarily beautiful volcanoes and lakes.

Activities for all ages & during all seasons: trekking, canopying, snow board, snow mobiles, mountain climbing, excursions, river kayaking , horseback riding , sport fishing, skiing, mountain biking, flora and fauna observation, hiking, windsurfing. 

Overnight at Bao Bab Boutique Hotel. This beautiful Lodge is nestled inside the National Reserve of Huilo Huilo the Hotel takes its inspiration from the immense Bao Bao tree, native to Africa, which grows within its walls in the center of the building. This seven storey rustic boutique hotel has fifty five rooms with magnificent views of the Mocho-Choschuenco Volcano. All the styling and decor is inspired by the natural surroundings and crafted by indigenous artists designing in wood from the area. Windows, walls, doors and stairs are all carved out of the local rustic woods. All rooms have private bathrooms and central heating as standard and penthouse suites offer the added luxury of hydro massage bath. An impressive panoramic elevator offers a magnificent view when visiting the nine floors of Baobab lodge. There are two restaurants offering gastronomic menus, and there is an international bar, exquisite gastronomical delights and an important international bar. Baobab is an ideal place to relax in a quiet natural setting.

DAY 08: HUILO HUILO
Breakfast at Hotel
Free for activities at Huilo Huilo
Overnight at Bao Bab Boutique Hotel

DAY 09: HUILO HUILO
Breakfast at Hotel
Free for  activities at Huilo Huilo

Overnight at Bao Bab Boutique Hotel

DAY 10: HUILO HUILO/TEMUCO /SANTIAGO
Breakfast at Hotel
Transfer to Temuco Airport to board flight to Santiago
connecting with International flight.

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Valparaiso Chile 24 Tons of Fireworks

 

There is a spectacular Fireworks display that explodes over the harbor of Valparaiso every New Year’s Eve

Celebrating the New Year in the Sea: Every December 31st almost two million people gather in Valparaiso, where the streets, restaurants and balconies facing the bay are teeming with people who have come to welcome the new year with one of the most spectacular fireworks events in the Southern Cone. For over half an hour the fireworks and joy light up the skies of the Fifth Region.
The New Year in the Sea began in 1952 and has become a tradition that has crossed borders. The best views are in the Gervasoni, Yugoslavo, Barón, and 21 de Mayo promenades. The streets become a carnival after the fireworks.Everybody shares embraces and friendship. It is an incredible way to begin a new year.
Partying in the port: The night offers special attractions in Valparaiso: its multiple nightlife spots opening at sundown; young university students and sailors from ships passing through all add to the port’s nightlife.
There are also regular party areas, such as the mythical Subida Ecuador or Subida Cumming, where countless bars and taverns offer music and varied conversation with young locals. If you want more traditional establishments, the bohemian lifestyle remains alive in bars with long traditions, like the mythical Cinzano, and in tango clubs.
The Cultural Carnival: Between Christmas and New Year the port changes and the streets become stages for theater and dance companies, painters, musicians, filmmakers, cooks and folklorists. The three-day Valparaiso cultural carnival has been celebrated since 2001.
It is a veritable street party, with hundreds of thousands of people gathering for the parade to pass with people dressed in vivid colors and fantastic shapes that every year represent different cities around the world. This is the best way to await the New Year fireworks celebration.

 

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The magnificent Chilean fjords

With its almost 1,000 miles of islands, channels and fjords, the Chilean Fjords are comparable in size to the expansive fjord coastline of Norway. This incredibly beautiful part of the country is a magnificent collection of lakes, snow-capped volcanoes, dense forests and thermal springs.
Navigate through a series of channels and fjords, where the variety of hues change with each sunrise and sunset. From lush greens to icy blues and fiery reds, the kaleidoscope of Chile’s natural beauty envelopes us. The flora and fauna is rich and vibrant as are the people who inhabit these remote locales. As explorers, we marvel at the wildlife from Andean condors and Magellanic penguins to sea lions and Orcas. Along hidden forest trails we hike. Majestic mountains and regal glaciers float along the horizon as we way south toward the end of the earth. We are explorers seeking adventure amidst nearly 4,000 miles (6,437 km) of diverse coastline, and an abundant supply of history and culture … a melting pot known as Chile.

Itinerary

Saturday:
12.00 hrs: Set sail from the Skorpios’ Terminal located in Chinquihue km.6. Navigation through Llanquihue’s Archipelago and Queullin’s Pass. Then we will visit Llancahue’s Hot Springs, continuing navigation, to arrive to Quintupeu’s Fjord at 20.00 hrs., place where the German ship “Dresden” dropped anchor in World War I.

Sunday:
Navigation through Hornopirén’s Channel, disembark at Río Negros’ village for a visit. Cross of Ancud’s Gulf and pass through Guar and Mallén Channels, ending our cruise at Skorpios’ Terminal at 18.00.

Attractions:
The beautiful Quintupeu Fjord is located south of Puerto Montt. This place is where the German Ship “SMS Dresden” hid during the Malvinas Battle in the year 1915. The Fjord has a narrow entry and in its natural walls of 600 mts. high, long water falls and alerce trees can bee seen. Some of these trees can have up to 3.600 years of age and they are surrounded by flowers and other species, such as copihue, tepas, ulmos and lengas in the highest areas and here nature gives us an amazing view with volcanoes as the Yates and Hornopiren. The estuary and cliffs’ view is something impressive, unforgettable and touching.
The Llancahué hot springs are located in the same named island, south of the Ciervo’s Island. This hot springs have covered and open air swimming pools and they offer also a fascinating opportunity: take a bath in the Pacific Ocean, where its waters lessens the temperature. From this place we will have an exceptional view of the Llanchid Archipelago at sunset.

We will also visit the Rio Negro town, a peaceful and quaint village of this area. Its wooden houses, made of alerce’s shingles, have shade colors that contrast gladly with the green vegetation of the place. In this village you will be able to walk down their streets.

The whole area is known because of the presence of Andean Glaciers and geological faults that conduced to the glacier erosion. Get on board and enjoy this weekend Cruise, were gastronomy and the landscape will be at your service.

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Cruceros Australis: Punta Arenas to Ushuaia Route 4 nights/5 Days

Explore Patagonia with Australis Cruises. You will have a great adventure on the Punta Arenas – Ushuaia route enjoying the natural beauty of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Your accommodation in the “uttermost End of the Earth” will be aboard a comfortable ship accompanied by expert guides who will make your trip an unforgettable experience.

DAY 01: PUNTA ARENAS
Check in at Magallanes 990, Punta Arenas, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cruise ship boarding at 6:00 p.m. The Captain and crew give a welcome cocktail reception on board. Immediately afterwards, the ship departs for “the uttermost part of the earth”. Our excursion will take us through the Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel to explore one of the most breathtaking wilderness regions in the world: Southern Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego. You have just embarked on a Great Adventure!
Overnight on board.

DAY 02: AINSWORTH BAY – TUCKERS ISLETS
At dawn, we continue navigating through Almirantazgo Sound, arriving at Ainsworth Bay, inside the Alberto De Agostini National Park. From a distance we may see the Marinelli Glacier which descends from the Darwin Mountain Range, and we will learn how life begins after the retreat of the ice. We will also take a walk to discover a beaver dam in the marvelous subpolar Magellanic forest. On the beach, we will try to see elephant seals, but we cannot guarantee this as the precise location of the colony is unpredictable.

Later, we sail to Tuckers Islets, and after lunch we board the Zodiac boats to view Magellanic Penguins (which only live in the Southern Hemisphere), and Cormorants. In September and April this excursion is replaced by Brookes Bay where we land for a short walk to approach a glacier.
Overnight on board.

DAY 03: PIA GLACIER –GLACIER ALLEY
We navigate along the main part of the Beagle Channel to reach Pia Fjord, where we disembark near Pia Glacier. We take a short hike to a look-out point with a spectacular view of the entire glacier tongue, stretching from high in the mountains all the way to the sea. After this unforgettable experience, we continue sailing along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel through majestic “Glacier Alley”.
Overnight on board.

DAY 04: CAPE HORN (CABO DE HORNOS) – WULAIA BAY
We sail through the Beagle and Murray channels to reach Cape Horn National Park, where we will disembark (weather permitting). Cape Horn, is a sheer, 425-meter (1,394-foot) high rocky promontory, and in the past it was the only entrance to the Pacific Ocean. This place is known as the “End of the Earth”, and it’s the last territory before Antarctica. The park was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in June 2005.

In the afternoon, we go ashore in historic Wulaia Bay, once the site of one of the region’s largest Yamana aboriginal settlements. Charles Darwin landed here on January 23rd, 1833, during the voyage of the HMS Beagle. This area is also renowned for the mesmerizing beauty of its vegetation and geography. We will walk through a Magellanic forest of Lengas, Coihues, Canelos, ferns, and other native vegetation to reach a look-out point.
Overnight on board.

DAY 05: USHUAIA
Arrival at Ushuaia, Argentina’s most important city on Tierra del Fuego, and the southernmost city in the world. We disembark at 8:00 a.m., enabling you to get an early start on visiting the city and national parks, and on continuing your trip through Patagonia
*USHUAIA TO PUNTA ARENAS ROUTE 3NIGHTS/4DAYS ALSO AVAILABLE

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Antarctica XXI: the first Air Cruise to Antarctica – 06Nights/07Days

Departure Dates. Dec 02, 12, 22, 27 2012; Jan 17, 27, Feb 01, 11 2013

Jumping over Cape Horn and the mythical
waters of the Drake Passage, we invite  you to a unique experience that will take you to one of the most remote places on earth, the coldest, highest, windiest, driest, and most inhospitable continent – Antarctica.

In less than 2 hours of flying from Punta Arenas to King George Island, the largest Island of the South Shetland Archipielago, you will be at the gates of the white continent.

Day 01
Arrival at the city of Punta Arenas where you will be met and transferred to Hotel Rey Don Felipe. During the afternoon, you will meet your expedition mates and receive instructions concerning the guidelines that should be followed in Antarctica and the procedures for Zodiac boat embarkation and disembarkation. Later, you will enjoy a welcome dinner at the José Nogueira Hotel, a French-style mansion that is over one hundred years old.

Passengers should be in Punta Arenas at 15:00 hours, at the latest.

Day 02
Your Antarctic adventure will begin with the flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island (South Shetland Islands). The flight takes a little over one and half hour. Upon arrival, you will be able to tour around the area where the Frei Chilean Base and the Bellingshausen Russian Base are located. You may gather at the beach on Fildes Bay for embarkation by Zodiac boats on board the  expedition vessel.

Day 03 to 06
While cruising between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and between spectacular icebergs, we will enjoy the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Our journey southwards will include visits to some of the most magnificent spots in the white continent, such as: Livingston Island, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Cuverville and Deception Islands amongst others. Our target will be the crossing of the Lemaire Channel and latitude 65° South. Our adventure will be very active, with several daily landings and cruises in Zodiac boats, lectures and a very enjoyable time on board.

Day 07
Return to King George Island where you will disembark, in Zodiac boats, at the Frei Chilean Base, and head to the aerodrome to take the flight back to Punta Arenas. The program ends upon arrival at the Airport in Punta Arenas.

The Plane: The BAe 146 was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace (which later became part of BAE Systems).
It is a high-wing aircraft with very short runaway requirements which makes it particularly suited for this kind of destinations. It is operated by Aerovías DAP, which has more than 20 years of experience of flying in Patagonia and Antarctica.

The Vessel: The Ocean Nova is a modern and comfortable vessel. She was built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland, and her ice-strengthened hull is ideally suited for expedition travel in Antarctica. The Ocean Nova’s has capacity for 62 passengers accommodated in comfortable outside cabins, all with private facilities, including dedicated single, twin and triple cabins.
In addition to a glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room, a spacious dining room, a bar and library, she also has an infirmary and an exercise room. The ship has Zodiac boats that are well suited for disembarking and wildlife watching.
 

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Skorpios II – Chonos Route 5Nights/6Days

The Northern Ice Field is located in the Chilean Patagonia, south of Chile, between the 46º and 47º southern latitudes. It has an approximate surface of 4,400 km2.

Sailing from the Skorpios terminal in Puerto Montt, this marine voyage initiates through the Tenglo channel, navigating between the spectacular Llanquihue, Chiloe and Chonos archipelagos, channels such as the Moraleda, Ferronave, Pilcomayo, Costa, Tempanos, Pérez Norte, Leucayec, Yal, Estero de Castro, Lemuy, Dalcahue, Quicaví, Calbuco and the Ancud and Corcovado Gulfs to visit a territory of cities such as Castro and fishing village of Puerto Aguirre, where and exuberant nature stands out in all its splendor reflecting specially in Quitralco, with its thermal baths and excursions, where softly shaped islands are scattered in the ocean and in which man’s presence is barely perceptible. All of this sums up as an interior preparation for the maximum moment of this unique adventure. The amazing encounter with the millenary and magical ice of the San Rafael Glacier. An unforgettable journey and a re-encounter with oneself.

Day 1 – Saturday: 12:00 noon. Weigh anchor from Skorpios Terminal in Puerto Montt. Sailing through the Llanquihue archipelago. Catch sight of Calbuco city. Ancud Gulf, archipelago of Chiloe and Corcovado Gulf crossing at midnight.

Day 2 – Sunday: 08:00 hrs. Navigation through the Moraleda and Ferronave channels. Arrival at the fishing village of Puerto Aguirre at 11:00 hrs. 12:30 noon, continue sailing through Ferronave, Pilcomayo and Costa channels. At 21:30 hrs. approximately, anchor at Hualas cove or Punta Leopardos, 20 nautical miles from the San Rafael Glacier.
The San Rafael Glacier is, without a doubt, a great spectacle of magic and color with its floes of various shapes and sizes, being one of the glaciers with the most precipice activity in the Patagonia. The National Park San Rafael Lagoon is home to a varied marine fauna and a prodigious flora which live together in harmony and are not altered by the silent sailing of the M/V II, whose magic can be perceived with greater astonishment when navigating in the safe Hercules (special excursion ice-breaking crafts), towards this Glacier of 2,000 meters width and towers of 70 meters of altitude, to live in the overwhelming sensation of the millenary… then, between this amazing floes, captivated, it is inevitable to toast with twelve year old whisky and this astonishing 30,000 year old ice.

Day 3 – Monday: 07:30 hrs. Crossing of the San Rafael Lagoon entrance and Tempanos channel. 09:00 hrs. The ship enters the Lagoon and anchors at 2 kilometers away from the Glacier. Boat excursions among multicolored icebergs, if the weather allows to. 15.30 hrs. The ship gets closer to the Glacier. 17:00 hrs. Set sail to the Quitralco fjord. 
Quitralco an old glacier riverbed, which means “Waters of Fire” in the Mapuche language, is a fjord with high, snow-covered mountains and impenetrable vegetation, where the flora surges spontaneously, wild and colorful with ferns, forming a unique and exuberant vegetation in a temperate microclimate beside a calm and transparent sea. Here Skorpios owns a wonderful place where its passengers can rest in its pools, both indoor and outdoor, with thermal waters at 32 and 38 degrees Centigrade, a fine country style grill to gather, widespread parklands and paths that can be followed to appreciate nature. There are also excursions on the fjord’s quiet, transparent waters in safe motorboats, where you are shown the rich marine fauna, such as the banks of mussels and the playful southern dolphins. There is no doubt that Quitralco is the paradise we have all dreamed of.

Day 4 – Tuesday: 08:00 hrs. Berth at the Quitralco pier. After breakfast, passengers can take hotspring baths were the water temperature is at 32ºC and 30ºC, in covered and outside pools. If the weather allows to, boat excursions in motorboats through the inside of the fjord. 19:00 hrs. Sail towards Chiloe, navigating through the Moraleda and Perez Norte channels.
While on board enjoy a refined gastronomy, that alternates good international flavors with the best traditional southern Chilean cuisine amongst which you will find several sea foods such as: spider crabs, oysters, choritos, erizos, picorocos, salmons, basses, robalos and conger eels; as well as red and white meats and the delicious and succulent Curanto, always accompanied by the best Chilean wines and the exclusive drinks and beverages in the traditional Skorpios Open Bar.

Day 5 – Wednesday: 08:00 hrs. Corcovado Gulf crossing. In this area, if the conditions allow to, there is a possibility of watching humpback whales and blue whales. Continue to sail through the oriental coast of the Chiloe island, Yal channel, Castro stream, arriving to this beautiful city at 15:00 hrs. Disembarkation to visit this place. 22:00 hrs. Set sail towards Puerto Montt through Lemuy, Dalcahue and Quicavi channels. Farewell party, Captain’ dinner, dance. 

Day 6 – Thursday: 08:00 hrs. Docked at the Skorpios Terminal pier in Puerto Montt. 09:00 hrs. Breakfast, disembarkation and passengers’ transfer.  

Skorpios II, has a capacity for up to 130 passengers, has comfortable cabins, vested with fine woods, distributed in 5 decks, all with private bathrooms, Plasma TV, background music, etc. It has a main dining room, the Quitralco Lounge (smoking) and the San Rafael Bar. 

 

 

 

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Chile Family Journey

DAY 01: SANTIAGO
Arrival and transfer to Hotel
Santiago is the central point of a region filled with attractive sites and activities. Only 60 km away are the main South American ski centers, and the beautiful beaches of the Pacific are only an hour’s drive to the northwest. Just south of Santiago lie the rich and beautiful vineyards of the Maipo Valley, one of the world’s most esteemed wine producing regions.
Afternoon City Tour
Departure to the downtown area, starting at Bernardo O”Higgins avenue, the main one in the city and visiting La Moneda presidential palace followed by a walk through the pedestrian Ahumada and Huerfanos streets and  “Plaza de Armas” surrounded by the cathedral and other historical buildings. Continue to the old residential areas climbing up San Cristobal hill to have a panoramic view of the city before continuing to other areas of interest such as Bellavista, centre of cultural and artistic activity and Las Condes and Providencia, modern residential areas of Santiago.
Overnight in Santiago

DAY 02: SANTIAGO
Breakfast at hotel
Mountain family day at El Colorado and Farellones, 36 kmts from Santiago, includes round trip transfers Santiago/Farellones-El Colorado/Santiago staying until 04:00 pm, this alternative offers the possibility to enjoy different mountain activities from a soft trekking on snow, tubing, canopy , ski lift tour, or you may try your first ski lesson.
Overnight in Santiago

DAY 03: SANTIAGO
Breakfast at hotel
Wine making at Mont Gras Winery
Designed in collaboration with a top Canadian engineering firm, the MontGras winery is one of the most modern winemaking facilities in Chile.
Have a fun day at its cozy Visitors’ Centre, living a unique moment, learning more about chilean wines and culture, through experience and senses. Using all your senses and hands-on experience, become a winemaker, creating your own unique wine, blending up to 3 red grape varieties, guided by experts. Bottle, cork, capsulate and label YOUR OWN wine and take it with you.

Visit to Colchagua Museum
Located in the heart of Chile’s farming regions, this is one of the most varied private museums in Latin America, here’s just a partial list of exhibits: invertebrate and vertebrate fossils throughout time, Dominican amber, pre-Columbian ceramics and textiles, the largest collection of Mapuche (indigenous Chilean) silver jewelry (Conquistador silver coins beaten into silver plate for jewelry), artifacts from the Catholic church in Chile, arms from WWII, articles from Chile’s early governors and artists, a collection of completely restored carriages, an exhibit celebrating the world of the huaso (Chilean cowboy), his horse and lifestyle, a car museum with beautifully restored early automobiles and the first motorcycle, a life-size model of fossil Carcharodon megaladon shark jaws (complete with plenty of teeth), mastodon fossils, a baleen whale jaw, steam engines and railroad cars, typical early agricultural machinery used in the Colchagua valley, and on and on…
Overnight in Santiago

DAY 04: VIÑA DEL MAR/VALPARAISO & ISLA NEGRA 
After breakfast at the Hotel you will depart Santiago in the morning for a full day heading towards the coast, visiting Isla Negra, Viña del Mar & Valparaiso.
Enjoy the first stop in Pomaire, a small village where the inhabitants work the local clay to make a variety of dishes, pots and interesting sculptures amongst other handicrafts.
Isla Negra, is a small beachside community with a pretty beach backed by fragrant pine trees. Home of Poet Pablo Neruda, 1971 Nobel Laureate and one of the greatest Spanish-language poets of the 20th century, Pablo Neruda was a prolific writer of passionate love poems, historical epics and political narratives. You will visit the museum in his former home dedicated to his life. The architecturally eccentric building houses some of his collections, including bottles, figureheads from ships, shells and various other eclectic articles. A man who personified the ocean and praised those who sailed its tempestuous waves, Neruda maintained his home as though it were a ship. Standing resilient in the face of the volatile Pacific Ocean, amidst a rocky shore and a tumultuous winter, the home could easily be imagined displaying a mast and sail. The majesty of Chile through the eyes of Pablo Neruda captivates the soul.
Continue to the coast and visit Vina del Mar, known as the Garden City for its pretty parks and flower lined streets. Visit the Gaming Casino and the coastal road. Tour continues to the picturesque port of Valparaiso built in the 16th century on a total of 43 hills which are reached by narrow windy streets, staircases and a series of lifts (funiculars) which is now declared by UNESCO as patrimony of Humanity because of its eclectic architecture and urban development. Afternoon return to Santiago.
Overnight in Santiago

DAY 05: SANTIAGO/ATACAMA
Breakfast at Hotel
Transfer to Santiago Airport to baord flight to Calama.
Arrival at Calama Airport. Private transfer to Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
The Atacama area climate has big differences of temperature between day and night and summer rains which do not surpass 100 millimeters per year. The area’s chief geographic element is the Atacama Salt Lake, occupying a surface 100 kilometers long by 80 km. wide.
Awasi hotel is located in the historic oasis desert town of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, providing the utmost in luxury, slow adventure and relaxation. Each room is assigned with a private guide and 4WD vehicle to embark on special outings to the nearby volcanoes, dry salt lakes, ponds, and other natural features that make the Atacama experience unforgettable. You will enjoy customized family excursions depending on your preferences.
Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama

DAY 06: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Breakfast at the Hotel
Enjoy a visit at your own pace, with your private driver/guide & a vehicle just for your family, to one or more of this wonderfull sites: Moon Valley, Geysers of Tatio, Atacama Salt Flat.
At night enjoy a family dinner under the stars ot Atacama sky.
Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama

DAY 07: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Buffet breakfast at the Hotel.
Today join a variety of explorations; walking, horseback riding or biking.
San Pedro de Atacama is a place for slowly contemplating immensity, enjoying the basic details of simple life, gratifying the body and the soul, inside and out…and beyond.

This tour allows people without any prior knowledge of the sky to understand how to look at it, and observe as well through powerful telescopes, and discover our universe from one of the best places on Earth to see the sky, the Atacama Desert.
Tour begins with an explanation about the naked eye sky. What do we see when we look at the stars, what is a constellation, how to learn them, how to read a sky map and recognize the main stars. A green laser pointer is used to show you unambiguously the various constellations.
When the moon is visible, it is possible to take images of it through the telescopes, either with digital cameras, or with reflex (adapters for Nikon, Canon, Minolta and Pentax cameras are available). Everybody has seen images of Saturn, but the first time you really see the planet with your own eyes becomes a moment to remember.
Tour ends around a warm drink to talk a little bit before returning to San Pedro.
Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama

Tonight you may enjoy a Star Tour under Atacama’s clear sky.

DAY 08: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA/SANTIAGO
Buffet breakfast at the Hotel
Private Transfer to Calama Airport to Board Flight to Santiago
Arrival at Santiago Airport and transfer to Hotel
Overnight in Santiago

DAY 09: SANTIAGO/PAINE 
Buffet breakfast at the Hotel
Private Transfer to Santiago airport to board flight to Punta Arenas
Arrival at Punta Arenas Airport and transfer to Paine Patagonia Camp.
Patagonia Camp is located on the shore of the enormous Toro Lake and facing the dramatic Paine Massif. The complex is made up of 17 deluxe yurts (comfortable tent domes nestled in a dense forest of beach trees with private bathroom and private terrace), and there is one building that serves as a restaurant, bar and lounge. All are connected by elevated walkways.
Dinner and lodging at Patagonia Camp.

DAY 10: PAINE
After breakfast, full day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park visiting some of its most important viewpoints and attractions of this world famous National Park.
Dinner and lodging at Patagonia Camp.

DAY 11: PAINE
After breakfast, full day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park visiting some of its most important viewpoints and attractions of this world famous National Park.
Dinner and lodging at Patagonia Camp.

DAY 12: PAINE/PUERTO VARAS
Breakfast
Transfer to Punta Arenas Airport to board flight to Puerto Montt
Arrival at Puerto Montt Airport and transfer to your Hotel in Puerto Varas.
Just 20 kilometers away from Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas gathers the poetry of its rosebushes and the typical regional flora with the streets that end at is magical waterfront, which may be enjoyed both during the day and at night.
The German colonization left track in its architecture and gardens, which offer a view of the silhouette of the Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes, whose summits are always covered by snow.
Overnight in Puerto Varas

DAY 13: FRUTILLAR
Breakfast at Hotel.
Half Day excursión to Frutillar and its German Colonial Museum
The small german settlement of Frutillar is one hour north from Puerto Varas, it has beautiful old houses in a German style with gardens.
The German Colonial Museum of Frutillar is a must see. It recreates the colonial way of life of the German who established themselves in this city more than 150 years ago. There are four main buildings including a mill, the grain house (displaying carriages), blacksmith workshop, and the family house. The museum provides an interesting insight into the life of early settlers and what they had to go through to get there.
Overnight in Puerto Varas

DAY 14: PUERTO VARAS/SANTIAGO
Breakfast
Transfer to Airport to board flight to Santiago connecting with your International flight.
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Santiago 3N/4D & Easter Island 2N/3D program

SANTIAGO CHILE 3 NTS – SIC SERVICES

 DAY 01: SANTIAGO DE CHILE
Arrival at Santiago Airport. Transfer to your Hotel.
Santiago de Chile, resting on an inland plain with the Andes Range glimmering in the distance, is the capital and biggest city of Chile with over 5,000,000 people.
Santiago is also the central point of a region filled with attractive sites and activities. Only 60 km away are the main South American ski centers, and the beautiful beaches of the Pacific are only an hour’s drive to the northwest. Just south of Santiago lie the rich and beautiful vineyards of the Maipo Valley, one of the world’s most esteemed wine producing regions.
After some personal time enjoy City Tour.
Departure to the downtown area, starting at Bernardo O”Higgins avenue, the main one in the city and visiting La Moneda presidential palace followed by a walk through the pedestrian Ahumada and Huerfanos streets and  “Plaza de Armas” surrounded by the cathedral and other historical buildings. Continue to the old residential areas climbing up San Cristobal hill to have a panoramic view of the city before continuing to other areas of interest such as Bellavista, centre of cultural and artistic activity and Las Condes and Providencia, modern residential areas of Santiago.
Overnight at Selected Hotel.  

DAY 02: SANTIAGO /VIÑA DEL MAR / VALPARAISO
After breakfast at the Hotel you will depart Santiago in the morning for a full day heading towards the coast, visiting Viña del Mar & Valparaiso.
Depart Santiago for a full day heading towards the coast. Enjoy the first stop in Pomaire, a small village where the inhabitants work the local clay to make a variety of dishes, pots and interesting sculptures amongst other handicrafts.Continue to the coast and visit the beach area of Renaca and the town of Vina del Mar, known as the Garden City for its pretty parks and flower lined streets. Visit the Gaming Casino and the coastal road. In the afternoon continue to the picturesque port of Valparaiso built in the 16th century on a total of 43 hills which are reached by narrow windy streets, staircases and a series of lifts (funiculars) which is now declared by UNESCO as patrimony of Humanity because of its eclectic architecture and urban development.
Afternoon return to Santiago.
Overnight at Selected Hotel. 

DAY 03: SANTIAGO
Breakfast at Hotel
Excursion to Concha y Toro Vineyard (Duration: 4 hrs. From Monday to Saturday)
Pick up from the hotel to travel in a southerly direction to the Maipo river valley, where Concha y Toro, the largest and most important Chilean vineyard, was founded. This area is ideal for the production of the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that are used to produce the most traditional red wine of the country. Founded in 1884, this vineyard uses the most modern technology for its refrigeration equipment, stainless steel tanks, filters, and casks made of American and French oak. There we will visit the private park of the family, the cellars and the caves, among which is the legendary Casillero del Diablo. Different wines will be tasted. Return to Santiago.
Overnight at Selected Hotel. 

DAY 04: SANTIAGO DE CHILE
After breakfast, transfer to the airport.

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 OPTIONAL EASTER ISLAND 2 NIGHTS – SIC SERVICES

DAY 01: EASTER ISLAND

Upon arrival at Easter Island Airport you will be transferred to Hotel.
The most isolated and mysterious culture of the South Pacific can be found on this island of 160 Km2. The Moais fascinate everybody who visits this remote Chilean insular territory.
This Archaeological Heritage of the World, is located right in the middle of the route between South America and Tahiti. The island is full of mysterious places to be visited and enjoyed. The charming people will offer us the magic of their dances and culture. The sub-tropical influence on this island provides it with a pleasant climate, which allows it to be visited all year round.
Overnight at selected Hotel.

DAY 02: EASTER ISLAND
Breakfast at Hotel followed by a Full Day excursion  Rano Raracu ( Moai Culture )
Today our guide will take you back in history to show you the remains of a once powerful culture. The first stop after leaving the village of Hanga Roa will be the bay of Hanga Te’e and the not restored platform of Ahu Vaihu. We will see how a culture built over hundreds of years, was totally destroyed by its own people in a very short time.
Then we proceed along the south coast towards the volcano Rano Raraku where we visit the “Moai factory”. We can still see there 397 statues in different stages of completion, some erected, some almost sunk in waiting for their transport, some still lying unfinished on the volcanic rock. From Rano Raraku you can already see the next highlight, Ahu Tongariki. This platform is from the most recent restoration, 1991-1995, and as you will see, it is the most impressive, a construction of almost 300 mts. in length. Fifteen statues, the tallest almost 10 mts high, were re-erected, the heaviest weighing aprox. 87 tons. One Moai is still wearing his Pukao, the topknot. Box Lunch Included.
Next we proceed to the east coast and “The navel of the world” with Ahu Te Pito Kura. Last but not least we will take you to the beautiful beaches of Ovahe and finally to Anakena. The area is surrounded by palm trees, white corral sand and one of the most beautiful restored platforms, Ahu Nau Nau, with seven Moais, four of them with Pukaos, as well as Ahu Ature Huki with one restored statue. There will be time for a swim in the waters of the Pacific before we take the road via Vaitea back to your hotel in Hanga Roa.
Overnight at Selected Hotel.

DAY 03: EASTER ISLAND
Breakfast at Hotel.
Half Day Excursion Orongo (Bird Man Culture)
On this half day tour we leave Hanga Roa, taking a short drive up the extinct volcano Rano Kau stop for a wonderful view of the whole island. Here our guide will thoroughly explain the geography and geology of Easter Island.
Our next stop offers a breathtaking view into the crater lake of Rano Kau. After a short drive we finally arrive at the ceremonial village of Orongo, center of the Bird Man Cult. The village consists of 53 restored houses built with flagstone and used by representatives of the tribes during ceremonies related to the bird man competition. At Mata Ngarahu we will see rocks with more than 300 petroglyphs of Tangata Manu, the god Make Make and others. There is an outstanding view to the three islets: Motu Iti, Motu Mui and Kao Kao, situated opposite Orongo in the ocean.
Our guide will share all that is known about the Tangata Manu, the competitors’ swim to Moto Nui, where they risked their lives to get to the egg of the Sooty Tern and swim back with it to win a chance at their tribe’s power over the whole island for one year. On the way back to the village we visit the cave of Ana Kai Tangata with paintings of marine birds. At the end we visit Ahu Vinapu, still viewed by many as remains of pre-Incan architects because of its remarkable stonemason ship.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to airport to board flight to Santiago, connecting with your International Flight back home.

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Classic & Modern: Portillo Unique Ski Experience, Chile

Portillo is the most ancient and probably the most prestigious ski resort in South America. Only 40 kilometers separate it from the base of Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Southern hemisphere. In the very heart of the Andes Mountain Range, 2,850 meters over sea level, Portillo or “narrow path” was the main pass between Argentina and Chile, first crossed by mules and horses and then by the trans-Andean train, which made one of the most spectacular tours on railways. After the international route was inaugurated, the train journeys were discontinued during the 1970’s, thus losing this marvelous experience.

Ski weeks in Portillo are designed to allow guests the opportunity to ski, relax, let go of worry and enjoy their ski resort experience as it is nowhere else in the world.  Portillo is a place free of commercial expansion and distractions.  There is no town, no shopping centers and no Starbucks.  There is one big yellow hotel, one beautiful ski mountain, 400 guests, and 450 energetic and smiling employees to ensure a care-free vacation for our guests.

Ski Portillo is ranked as one of the top 10 ski resorts in the world by Ski Magazine, Warren Miller Entertainment, and the Travel Channel.
Portillo’s expert runs are so steep that they require a special, two-of-a-kind lift.  Skiers and boarders can traverse to unbelievable terrain such as the steep, powdery Primavera Run. It was on one of these expert runs that the 200km speed barrier was broken.

Portillo’s skiers are left in bliss with endless untracked powder, often for days, and also has some of the best bluebird spring conditions we have seen.
Days are yours, free to explore the open slopes with your guides, via the 13 chair lifts, hiking the “Super C” and other chutes above the mystical Inca Lake.

Portillo is located 164 kilometers from Santiago, or approximately 2 hours by car. The road to Portillo is scenic and safe.  During the last 60 years, Portillo has gained a reputation for being one of the most unique ski and snowboard areas of the world.  Enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to experts, can enjoy Portillo.

Portillo Top Charming Service
Portillo not only strives to provide the best skiing possible, but also prides itself  on its service.  They have better than a 1:1 staff to guest ratio and make it their duty to personalize the service down to the most minor detail. 

You may be surprised at first when your waiter has your favorite breakfast dish waiting for you when you enter the dining room, or when the boot check guy grabs your shoes without seeing your ticket.  But you’ll get used to it.  If you’re in a bind and need a seam stitched up or a button sewn back on, a housekeeper can help – they live on each floor.  And when you find yourself chatting about snow conditions with the Owner and General Manager on welcome night, you will know that this ski vacation is going to be something unique and special.  Their great service runs throughout their staff and management.

Lastly, as a rule of thumb in Portillo, if you need anything just ask.  You will always find a smiling face eager to help.

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Heli-ski in the Andes Mountains: Valle Nevado, Chile

Valle Nevado in Chile is the only ski resort in South America offering heli-ski during the entire season.
Try a unique Andean powder adventure that begins at Valle Nevado heli-port where a Bell 407 awaits to fly you to virgin snows and rarely seen spectacular Andean landscapes.
For those who seek extreme emotion on skis and incredible powder, heli-skiing in the Andes is for you. Ascend in helicopter to an altitude of 4,500 meters and live the unique and exclusive experience of descending through the Andes Mountain Ranges on kilometers of virgin snow.

Valle Nevado ski resort just 37 miles from Santiago’s international airport amidst incredibly breathtaking landscapes in the Andes Mountains, it has some of the highest quality snow in Chile, because of its location at 3 thousand meters of height. The top of the resort is at a soaring 3,658 metres above sea level, but it sits amidst peaks that are 6,000 metres high, so it seems reasonable to say that the ski resort is in a “valley”. Considering that the resort sits at dizzying heights, the air is a little thin. However the views amongst the Andes are spectacular.
Furthermore, it is the gateway to the largest skiable acreage in the Southern Hemisphere perfectly suited for skiing and snowboarding. That’s not all! Valle Nevado is a winter resort designed not only for the unlimited practice of winter sports, but it has also put emphasis on what is truly important: enjoyment and relaxation. To this end it offers a fully equipped complex: three hotels,apartments, six themed, ethnic restaurants, bars, pubs, disco, heated pool, fitness center, gymnasium, day care center as well as an ample variety of stores and other offerings. Everything is carefully combined to create a unique winter experience.

With unbelievable snow quality and easy access, the Valle Nevado heli-skiing operation provides riders with the best skiing and boarding days of their lives. Expert mountain guides use state-of-the-art safety equipment, as they escort clients into 6,000 vertical foot runs of Andean powder. With the helicopter pad directly at the Valle Nevado Resort, you only need to walk outside to take advantage of this once in a lifetime flight into the Andes. Special gear is available at the Ski Rental, and discounts are offered to guests.

Valle Nevado is also known for it’s impressive off-slope skiing and snowboarding.  Easy access to these places will bring you even closer to the mountain experience.

Ski and Snowboard Terrain The skiing and boarding area at Valle Nevado is vast to say the least. With treeless terrain, only 12 lifts and 102 trails spread across the large area, the number of potential off-piste lines is infinite. And then there are the backcountry possibilities. Valle Nevado is also interlinked with the ski resorts of La Parve and El Colorado (and Farellones), and with a multi-resort lift ticket this adds another 1,421 hectares of fun.

Staying at Valle Nevado does not come cheaply but the hotel accommodation packages have many inclusions such as lift tickets, breakfast, dinner and access to quality facilities. 
Accommodations is generally arranged in full weeks or mini-weeks.
Ski week 7 nights (Friday to Friday):
Weeks from: June 25 – July 2 // July 2-9 // July 30 – August 6 // August 6-13 // August 13-20 // August 20-27 // August 27 – September 3.
Mini week:
4 nights (Friday to Tuesday):
June 25-30 // July 2-6 // July 30 – August 5 // August 6-10 // August 13-17 // August 20-24 // August 27-31.
3 nights (from Tuesday to Friday):
June 29 – July 2 // July 6-9 // August 3-6 // August 10-13 // August 17-20 // August 24-27 // Augost 30 – September 3 //.  
Holiday season. Bookings must be for 7 nights, from Friday to Friday.
Weeks from: July 9-16 // July 16-23 // July 23-30.

If your budget isn’t a concern then Valle Nevado has plenty to offer including huge terrain and quality facilities. And if all that terrain is not enough for you, there’s always heli-skiing that operates directly from the base village.
You can do just one run or as many as your thighs or money will allow!

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