Andean Circuit


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Leisure Daily Departures 09 Days - 08 Nights  Season: All year round  Services: SIB  Languages: Spanish – English  Minimum 1 passenger  Museums closed on Monday.


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Santiago

 
Santiago
Bus

Reception at airport in Santiago, and transfer to hotel.

Santiago Bus picture
Santiago
Sightseeing

Departure from hotel in Santiago. The tour begins at San Cristóbal hill until a terrace from where is a panoramic view of Santiago. Return to the bus to go to the west during the trip, passengers could have a panoramic view of Bellas Artes Museum. Then, visit to Plaza de Armas and guided visit to the Santiago Cathedral. The trip continues going to Plaza de la Constitución, visiting the square and viewing Palacio de La Moneda. Next step will be Plaza Concha y Toro where passangers will see an ‘Esquinazo’. The bus will continue to la Alameda, where passengers will see
Teatro Carrera, Palácio Errázuriz, Palacio Ariztía, Palácio Iñiguez, etc. During the return, the bus will go to the east, during
the trip it is possible to see the south side of La Moneda, Universidad de Chile, Iglesia de San Francisco, Biblioteca Nacional, Cerro Santa Lucía, Plaza Italia, etc. Return to the hotel in Santiago. Overnight.

Santiago Sightseeing picture

Day 2 - Santiago

 
Santiago, Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, Santiago
Sightseeing

Departure towards the coast. On the way, it is possible to observe the changing landscapes and vegetation in the Curacaví and
Casablanca valleys, as well as the Cordillera de la Costa (Coast Mountain Range). Arrival to Valparaíso, main commercial port of Chile, seeing clusters of houses built along the hills. Visit to La Sebastiana, the former home of the Nobel Prize winning poet, Pablo Neruda; and then driving along passing the National Congress, and through Pedro Montt Avenue, the Italian Park, Victoria Square and the Cathedral.
Then the tour goes along the coast border, from Valparaíso to Viña del Mar, which is also known as “The Garden City”. Places of
interest are the Reloj Floral (Floral Clock), Wulff Castle, the Casino Municipal, Avenida Peru (Peru Avenue), Acapulco Beach
and Muelle Vergara (Vergara Pier). The trip continues along the coast passing through the beaches Las Salinas, Reñaca and Cochoa. Accommodation in Santiago.

Santiago Sightseeing picture

Day 3 - Puerto Montt

 
Puerto Montt
Bus

Reception at the airport in Puerto Montt, and transfer to the hotel.

Puerto Montt Bus picture
Puerto Montt, Angelmo, Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas
Sightseeing

Afternoon city tour around Puerto Montt, starting with a visit to the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. Then, visit to the top of Melipulli, of one of the city hills that offers a panoramic view of the port, Tenglo Island and the small Bay of Reloncaví. Afterwards, trip to the beaches of Pelluco and Chinquihue, seeing on the way the fish factories and ships, followed by the handicraft market of Angelmó. Then the tour heads to Puerto Varas known as the “city of roses” for its beautiful gardens. Return to hotel in Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas. Overnight.

Puerto Montt Sightseeing picture

Day 4 - Puerto Montt

 
Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas
Sightseeing

Day at leisure for personal activities. We suggest taking an excursion to the beautiful city of Frutillar or Isla Chiloe (island).
Accommodation in hotel at Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas.

Puerto Montt Sightseeing picture

Day 5 - Puerto Montt

 
Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas, Lago Todos Los Santos, Peulla
Sightseeing

Departure taking the Andean Crossing service to Peulla. Driving along the edge of Lake Llanquihue, to enter to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, enjoying the majestic views of Osorno Volcano, Saltos del Petrohué (Petrohué Waterfalls), and Todos los Santos Lake. Sailing the beautiful emerald coloured waters of this lake, and appreciating the native forests, mountains, volcanoes, and waterfalls that surround it. Arrival to Peulla, a little mountain village situated on the eastern shore of Todos los Santos Lake. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Peulla.

Puerto Montt Sightseeing picture

Day 6 - Bariloche

 
Peulla, Bariloche
Sightseeing

Departure to cross the Vicente Pérez Rosales border point, up to Lake Frías from where sailing begins up to Puerto Blest. After a
short bus ride, sailing continues, crossing Lake Nahuel Huapi, getting to Puerto Pañuelo. The trip continues to Bariloche by bus, arrival to hotel in Bariloche. Overnight.

Bariloche Sightseeing picture

Day 7 - Bariloche

 
Bariloche, Isla Huemul, Llao Llao, Bariloche, Buenos Aires
Sightseeing

Half day tour visiting the city, including Playa Bonita, from where it is possible to see Huemul Island. Later on, visit to
Campanario Hill. There is the chance of taking the chair lift to the top the hill (optional). Then the tour continues onto the Llao-Llao Peninsula, where Puerto Pañuelo may be seen. We will cross the bridge to La Angostura which links Lakes Moreno, Nahuel-
Huapi and López Bay. Arrival to Punto Panorámico, a natural balcony with views over Lake Moreno and the Llao-Llao Peninsula.
Afternoon at leisure. Transfer to airport to take flight to Buenos Aires. Arrival to Buenos Aires and overnight in hotel.

Bariloche Sightseeing picture

Day 8 - Buenos Aires

 
Buenos Aires City
Sightseeing

Morning tour discovering the city of Buenos Aires. Visit to its Civic Centre: the impressive National Congress and May Square
(Plaza de Mayo) surrounded by Government House (Casa Rosada), the Metropolitan Cathedral and City Hall from colonial days
(Cabildo). Visit to the Colon Theatre (Teatro Colón), one of the world’s best known opera houses and the cultural pride of the “Porteños” (Buenos Aires natives). Next, tour around the traditional Barrio San Telmo where the magical atmosphere of the
district takes back in time. (Sunday visits include the Flea Market) Stop at La Boca, home of the first Italian immigrants,
renowned for its picturesque and colourful architecture. Then, the tour heads to the residential neighborhood of Palermo and
Palermo Parks. Finally, visit to Recoleta, the city’s most exclusive district, with its famous cemetery where Evita’s remains rest;
elegant boutiques, gourmet restaurants and side walk cafés under rubber trees (ficus elastica). Afternoon at leisure. In the
evening dinner at one of the city’s most typical restaurants enjoying a delicious food accompanied by a full tango show.
Overnight at hotel in Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires Sightseeing picture

Day 9 - Buenos Aires

 
Buenos Aires City
Bus

At agreed time, transfer to the airport to board departure flight.

Buenos Aires Bus picture

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