The Lake District

Details

Tour Operator

Tara Tours

Offer

Offer valid through 12/31/2008

Duration

8 Days

Escorted

Escorted - No

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Depart USA	U.S.A - Santiago de Chile. : Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles via for Santiago, Capital of Chile.
Day 2	Santiago	Santiago : Arrive in Santiago and transfer to hotel Torremayor or Fundador. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O'Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. (AB)
Day 3	Santiago	Santiago : Full day excursion to Vina del Mar -Chile's main sea side resort and stop at the port of Valparaiso. Travel out of Santiago past the vineyards, farms, orchards and olive plantations of Curacavi and Casablanca valleys. At the coast, drive along the beaches of Las Salinas and Renaca to Vina del Mar, a town Chileans refer to as "Ciudad Jardin" due to its parks, flower beds and gardens. The beach is the resort's main draw, however, and visitors and locals alike make use of Costanera Avenue and the oceanfront promenade in the shadows of the imposing Casino Municipal. Follow Espana Avenue to neighboring Valparaiso, a port christend by the Spanish in 1536. Climb up, down and around these narrow twisty streets-the city is balanced on some 40 hills-and pause at the water front to watch the ships, boats and fishermen in the bay. The tour proceeds to the heart of the city, the Plaza Sotomayor, a pleasant sanctuary, opposite the Maritime Authority. Inside the plaza is the Monument a los Heroes de Iquique, a memorial for those killed during the War of the Pacific. Just beyond this is Muelle Prat, the pier complete with small crafts market. Lunch (not included) can be had at one of the many restaurants that border the beach; the perfect opportunity to sample the port's famously fresh fish and seafood. For the afternoon, visit La Sebastiana, another of poet Pablo Neruda's homes-turned-museums, ride one of the city's many elevators, an effective mode of moving about this largely verticle port back at the turn of the century. Ascendor Artilleria, built in 1898, is one of the oldest still in operation and offers a beautiful view of the ocean. Finally, enjoy a drive through the financial and commercial districts before setting out for Santiago through the Curacavi Valley where traditional Chilean sweets and snacks are for sale. (B)
Day 4	Santiago	Santiago : At leisure to explore the Capital of Chile on your own or you may decide to take some optional tours. (B)
Day 5	Puerto Varas	Santiago to Puerto Montt-Puerto Varas : Transfer to the airport for flight to P.Montt with transfer to Puerto Varas and hotel Cabanas Del Lago (4 stars). Afternoon tour of the picturesque port of Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and surrounding area. (B)
Day 6	Petrohue	Petrohue : Beautiful full day excursion passing Llanquigue Lake, drive to Ensanada, then continue to see the emerald color waters of Petrohue river and falls. Beautiful views of green valleys and white snow peaks among them the impressive Osorno Volcano. (B)
Day 7	Puerto Varas	Puerto Montt-Puerto Varas : Day at leisure to explore the area on your own or take an optional excursion to Chiloe Island or Alarce Andino National Park. (B)
Day 8	Return USA	Puerto Montt-Santiago-U.S.A : Mid-afternoon flight to Santiago to connect with flight to Miami, Los Angeles or New York.(B)

Dates/Pricing

Disclaimer

**SEASONS: From Jun.18 to Aug.15 and Jan.1 to Mar.31 add $100 pp.
From Dec.09 to 31 add $280 to all rates.

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