Santiago,
Chile
5 days 4 nights
Daily Departures
Chile squeezed between the Andes Mountains and
the Pacific Ocean with a maximum with of 44 kilometers and is a unique
thin 4.300 kilometers long coastal stripe. For many people, Chile is
still a white spot on the map. It lies on an extremely rich and original
nature beauty that makes this country a very attractive destination and
with its friendly population. It unites the driest desert of the world,
abundant forests as well as fantastic glaciers and fjords. The European
influence can be noticed in the towns by the people with their culture
and their ancestors history. That is why Chile nowadays is one of the
highest developed countries of South America.
Sample
Itinerary:
Day 01 Santiago de Chile
Arrival at Arturo Merino Benitez
Airport and transfer on own to the Hotel.
Day 02 Santiago de Chile
Buffet Breakfast
Santiago
de Chile is a city of contrasts with remains of its Colonial past to
the ultramodern, high-rise buildings of the financial center; Chile’s
capital city will surprise you. This tour offers you the possibility to
see this eclectic mix for yourself.
The tour begins by heading south
through the downtown area, passing the Club Hípico, a beautiful
horseracing track in the older residential area of the city. You then
proceed alongside the Parque O’Higgins and the Cousiño Palace, built
between 1870 and 1878 for the wealthy Cousiño family.
From here you head along the famous
Alameda, Santiago’s colorful main avenue, to the heart of the city,
seeing the Chilean University, San Francisco Church and the Santa Lucia
Hill, site of Santiago’s foundation in 1541. Then you will visit the
Plaza de Armas and the cathedral. Just around the corner, you will
visit the Pre-Colombian Art Museum, one of the most complete
collections of ceramics, ancient textiles and relics of American culture
(Monday closed). Very nearby is the famous Central Market,
which is the main market for fish and seafood, an interesting building,
dating back to the end of the 19th century: It is a metal construction,
built in London and brought by ship to Chile. Afterwards, you continue
the tour by crossing the Mapocho River to reach the bohemian Bellavista
district on the way to the San Cristóbal Hill. From one of the
hill’s view points, you will have the finest views of Santiago and the
Andes Mountains.
To round off the tour, you will pass
through the modern residential areas of the city with their daring
architecture and, finally, the bustling Providencia shopping zone.
Day 02 Santiago de Chile
Buffet Breakfast
Free day to explore!
Day 03 Santiago de Chile
Buffet Breakfast
Full day
excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar (10 h)
Today
you are going to participate in a full-day trip to the cities of
Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. You’ll leave
Santiago in western direction. Arriving in Valparaiso, you pass
by the main square where you can view the monument honoring the Naval
Battle fought in 1879. Driving towards the southern side of the city and
seeing the old funiculars you will drive up a hillside for a spectacular
view of the bay seeing Valparaiso’s downtown district and its adjoining
hills. Then proceed to the lower level of the city through the
commercial heart of the port, where you’ll take the coastal highway that
links Valparaiso with the resort city of Viña del Mar.
Driving to the famous beaches of
Salinas, Reñaca, Los Lilenes and Concón, you’ll have the opportunity to
see Viña’s flower clock and the Casino and then pass rough scenery of
rocks where the sea on windy days and high tides crashes fiercely
against the coast. Reaching the Concón beach, you can admire various
fish stands displaying a great variety of seafood. Summer homes and
restaurants are spread out along the coast. Afterwards, visit the main
square Plaza Vergara and the shopping avenue before returning to
Santiago.
Day 04 Santiago de Chile
Buffet Breakfast
Day at leisure.
Day 05
Buffet Breakfast
Check out and make your way to the
airport on your own.

Included: 4 nights at 4* Hotel with breakfast daily,
taxes, half day city
tour, and full day Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar Tour.

| 2010 |
January - December |
| 4 night package |
Extra nights |
| Double |
$399 pp |
$57 pp |
| Single |
$769 |
$110 |
2010 Black out dates:
24th – 29th January: Achiga Congress
10th – 14th March: Change of Government
23rd – 28th March: Fidae
13th – 16th April: Expomin
07th – 18th November: Medical Congress
27th November – 02nd December: Asipi Congress
(Journalist)
Club Members Deduct $10 pp
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