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MULTI COUNTRY TOURING

Santiago, Chile

$
From 8798 *^ per person twin share
12 DAYS | SANTIAGO TO CUSCO
TRAVEL TYPE: Independent
DEPARTS: Daily (4 Jan – 22 Dec 20)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Watch the sun rise and set over the Atacama
Desert, in Chile’s north
• Cruise across Peru’s Lake Titicaca to Sun Island
• Board the elegant PeruRail Titicaca Train and
Siloli Desert, Bolivia PeruRail Vistadome travel from Puno to Cusco
OVERLAND CHILE, BOLIVIA & PERU 12 DAYS INCLUDES
Day 1: Santiago stalls and small salt museum, built from salt and • 11 nights 31/2 to 4 star accommodation
Arrive into Santiago and transfer to the hotel. Stay the containing salt sculptures. Overnight in Colchani. • Meals as specified
next two nights in Santiago. Day 7: Colchani to La Paz (B) • Tours as per itinerary
Day 2: Santiago (BL) In the morning transfer to the airport for the flight • Admission to attractions as per itinerary
Join a full day tour visiting three wineries in the to La Paz. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of La Paz, the • Local English-speaking guide
Casablanca Valley. Explore the fermentation cellars and residential areas of Obrajes, Calacoto and La Florida, • Air-conditioned vehicle
bottling plant to enrich your knowledge of the traditional as well as the Moon Valley. Overnight in La Paz. • PeruRail Vistadome Train return journey
production methods. Enjoy a delicious lunch paired with Day 8: La Paz to Puno (BL) to Machu Picchu
great wines. This guided day tour begins with an early pickup from • PeruRail Titicaca Train one way journey
Day 3: Santiago to Atacama (B) the hotel. Cruise Lake Titicaca to Sun Island and climb from Puno to Cusco
Fly to Calama airport then tour the Valley of the Moon. the Inca Steps to the Fountain of the Inca. Sail to • Internal economy class airfares
This spectacular geological wonder was created over Copacabana for lunch and resume the journey to Puno
many millennia as a result of the continually conflicting by car. Overnight in Puno. • All airport and train transfers
pressures of the Andes and the Cordillera de Domeyko. Day 9: Puno to Cusco (BL) ^Price valid 4 Jan – 22 Dec 20. Price includes $536 per
Later climb the Coyote Lookout. This clifftop vantage Transfer to Puno Station and board the PeruRail person for the internal flights (hand luggage only) and must
point is one of the most magnificent places to watch Titicaca Train for a spectacular train journey to Cusco. be booked separately. Flight prices are subject to change and
availability. Deluxe accommodation option also available.
the sunset over the valley. Transfer to the hotel. Stay the The observation car with bar will provide the perfect
next two nights in Atacama. opportunity to view the beautiful scenery. Enjoy
Day 4: Atacama (B) traditional dances, music and a gourmet lunch
At 4am, embark on a day tour to El Tatio, the biggest on-board. Transfer to your hotel. Stay the next three Machu Picchu
geothermal field in the world. Boiling water gurgles in the nights in Cusco. Cusco 3
frozen ground emerging violently as steam in over 100 Day 10: Machu Picchu (B) PERU
geysers, pools and fumaroles. Enjoy a light breakfast Transfer from the hotel to Ollantaytambo Station and Puno 1
before taking a soak in one of the hot springs. End the take the train to Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour 1 La Paz
day with a stop in Machuca. Machuca is a small Andean before leisure time in Aguas Calientes. Return to BOLIVIA
village comprised of around 20 houses. It’s situated on an Ollantaytambo by train and transfer back to the hotel.
Andean plateau some 4000 metres above sea level and
located a few kilometres from San Pedro de Atacama. Day 11: Cusco (B) Colchani 1 Uyuni
Embark on a private guided walking tour of the major
Day 5: Atacama to Siloli Desert (BLD) sights of interest in Cusco. Walk along Hatunrumiyoc Siloli Desert 1
Transfer by 4WD to the Hito Cajon, the border between Street and make a stop in San Blas artisan quarter. Atacama 2
Chile and Bolivia. Head towards the White and Green Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. This town was once the
Lagoon at the foot of Licancabur Volcano then continue capital of the Inca Empire and is a fascinating place to
to the Red Lagoon and into the Siloli Desert. Overnight spend a few hours at leisure. The Plaza de Armas is the CHILE
in the Siloli Desert. centre of the historic town and is a great place to people
Day 6: Siloli Desert to Colchani (BLD) watch, shop and try local food.
Today enter the vast, white Salar de Uyuni to visit Day 12: Cusco (B)
Incahuasi Island. It’s a fantastic place for photography. Transfer to the airport. START/FINISH
After a picnic lunch on the island the trip continues OVERNIGHT
towards Colchani. This town is popular for its souvenir (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) ATTRACTION
RAIL 2 Santiago
FLIGHT

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 19