Chilean Highlights

• Round trip economy class air fare from NEW YORK to Santiago (other US cities available)
• Economy class airfare within Chile as per itinerary
• 6 nights hotel accommodations (Santiago 3, Puerto Montt 1, Peulla 1, Puerto Varas 1) at selected hotels with breakfast daily
• All transfers as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling
• Half day City Tour
• Full day tour Vina del Mar & Valparaiso
• 2 day/1 night Lake Crossing
• Sightseeing with air- conditioned motor vehicles and English speaking professional tour guides
• Entrance fees on included sightseeing
• Meals as per itinerary: B=breakfast (6), D=dinner (1)
• Hotel taxes and service charges
• FreeGate travel bag and document portfolio

Day 1: USA - SANTIAGO
Depart for the USA on your commercial overnight flight to Santiago, Chile.

Day 2: SANTIAGO
Early morning arrival in Santiago. Assistance at the airport and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon you will embark on a half-day tour of the city. Santiago is a city of contrasts with traditional areas, a civic and commercial center and a modern district. The tour includes such highlights as the Club Hipico, a beautiful horseracing track, Cousino Palace, the "La Moneda" government palace, the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, and the Plaza de Armas. A little further you cross the Mapocho river and head straight towards the San Cristobal Hill on the north side of the city with a fine all-round view of the capital stretched out below. Halfway down the hill, a stop for a wine tasting at the Enoteca Wine Museum. Overnight.

Day 3: SANTIAGO (VINA DEL MAR - VALPARAISO) (B)
Following breakfast, depart on a full day tour to Vina del Mar & Valparaiso. After crossing the coastal range through tunnels and the unique Curacavi farming valley you will begin feeling the cool breeze of the Pacific Ocean. Continue to Vina del Mar, Chile's most popular seaside resort. Skirting along the coast, you proceed to Chile's main international seaport, Valparaiso.

Day 4: SANTIAGO (B)
Full day leisure to enjoy this beautiful city. You have several exciting choices for optional tours such as a visit to the world renowned wineries like Concha y Toro or Santa Rita, a visit to the classic Museums, or perhaps a full day optional tour to legendary Portillo.

Day 5: SANTIAGO-PUERTO MONTT (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to Santiago Airport for your flight to Puerto Montt. Meeting and assistance upon arrival in Puerto Montt and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.

Day 6: PUERTO MONTT-PETROHUE- PEULLA (B, D)
Departure by bus to Petrohue skirting the lake towards Ensenada and Petrohue River with its falls and rapids. Arrive in Petrohue, where you will board a launch and cross the spectacular Lake Todos Los Santos, also known as Lake Emerald due to its vivid blue-green colored waters. The pleasant atmosphere and its natural beauty will impress you. After a two hour journey, arrival in Peulla. Transfer from the pier to the Swiss-style Hotel Peulla. Accommodation and overnight.

Day 7: PEULLA-PETROHUE-PUERTO VARAS (B)
After breakfast, depart from your hotel in Peulla to board the launch for your crossing of Lake Todos los Santos back to Petrohue. After your arrival in Petrohue you will transfer back to your hotel in Puerto Varas, also known as the "City of Roses". Overnight.

Day 8: PUERTO VARAS - SANTIAGO-USA (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to Puerto Montt for your flight to the USA via Santiago.

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