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 Chilean Odyssey
The long thin ribbon of land called Chile has some of the world's most varied and dramatic landscapes. From the northern Atacama Desert to the central Lake District and Patagonia in the south, the country is full of extremes.
Wedged between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean, you'll find scenic snow-capped volcanoes, dramatic glaciers and fjords, steaming hot springs, shimmering lakes and rivers, and dense forests and lush valleys. Its European heritage is evident from fashionable Santiago to its small towns and villages. Spanish conquistadors brought the first grape vines to the country, followed by the French in the 18th C., and now over 20 grape varieties are grown.
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Itinerary
Day 1
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Arrive Santiago and tour the city and environs, from its historic districts to its elegant shops, first class restaurants and futuristic high-rise buildings, Ritz-Carlton.
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Day 2
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Full day excursion to the picturesque Unesco World Heritage city of Valparaiso and the seaside city of Vina del Mar, Ritz-Carlton.
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Day 3
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Fly to Calama, then transfer to the desert oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, Awasi or Hotel Altiplanico.
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Day 4
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Visit the archaeological museum of Padre le Paige and the church of San Pedro dating from the 17th C. its roof is made out of cactus. Watch the sun set over the Valley of the Moon, Awasi or Hotel Altiplanico.
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Day 5
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Drive deep into the Altiplano, stopping at the blue-black twin lagoons Meñiques and Miscanti, The Laguna Chaxa with its flocks of flamingos, and the Salar de Atacama Lake, Awasi or Hotel Altiplanico.
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Day 6
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Early morning departure for the Geysers of El Tatio, with the afternoon at leisure, Awasi or Hotel Altiplanico.
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Day 7
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Fly to Puerto Montt and the Lake District, Quincho Country Home or Hotel Melia Patagonia.
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Day 8
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Tour the foothills of the Andes by vehicle, en route visit the Saltos de Petrohue, a series of rapids and waterfalls. Catamaran on Todos los Santos Lake, surrounded by towering mountains, then hike to Bride's Waterfall amidst first growth rainforest, Quincho Country Home or Hotel Melia Patagonia.
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Day 9
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Fly to Punta Arenas and transfer to your hotel in Puerto Natales, Remota Lodge or Hotel Indigo.
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Days 10-12
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Spend the next few days exploring the wilds of Torres del Paine National Park. Choose from a wide range of excursions such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating, and photo safaris by vehicle, Remota Lodge or Rio Serrano.
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Day 13
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Fly to Santiago and relax at your elegant city hotel, Ritz Carlton.
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Day 14
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Depart Chile.
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Private Travel Extensions
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FOR MORE DETAILS
CALL US:
1-800-999-1758
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Includes:
All accommodation, internal flights (priced separately), select meals, all transfers and sightseeing with private guides, and on a shared basis at Remota. Private Journeys depart daily subject to availability. |
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