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CHILE TOURING

Valparaiso

$
From 3295 *^ per person twin share 12
8 DAYS | SANTIAGO TO SANTIAGO
TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted
DEPARTS: Jan 5 • Feb 2 • Mar 8 • Apr 5
• May 10 • Sep 6 • Oct 4 • Nov 8 • Dec 6

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the steaming geysers at El Tatio in the
Atacama Desert
• Wander the alien landscape of the Moon Valley
Atacama El Tatio Geysers • Ride a funicular in the UNESCO Heritage Listed
town of Valparaiso
BEST OF CHILE 8 DAYS
INCLUDES
Day 1: Santiago the Atacama Desert to the El Tatio Geysers, located
Upon arrival, make your own way to the hotel. The 4300 meters above sea level. This is the highest- • 7 nights 2 to 3 star accommodation
tour begins with a welcome meeting in the afternoon, elevation geyser field in the world. Watch in awe as more • Meals as specified
followed by an orientation walk. Overnight Santiago. than 100 geysers shoot streams of water and gas into • Tours as per itinerary
Day 2: Santiago to Valparaiso (B) the frigid air. • Admission to attractions as per itinerary
Begin today’s day tour with a stop in the Casablanca While walking through the fields, with steam rising all • Local English-speaking guide
Valley – located about 45 minutes outside of Santiago around, keep an eye out for the geyser field’s fascinating • Return economy class airfare from Santiago
– for a wine tasting. This visit is focused on the local wildlife. The tour finishes around 1pm and the to Calama
sustainability and organic goals of the vineyard and the remainder of the day is free. Optional activities include a • All airport transfers (except international arrival
characters of biodiversity rather than tasting wine. visit to the hot springs, various hikes and a visit to one of and departure in Santiago)
Continue through the lush green-hued houses spread the lagoons (extra charge). ^Price valid 2 Feb, 8 Mar, 5 Apr, 10 May, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 8 Nov,
across a series of hills overlooking the ocean. As a Day 6: Atacama (B) 6 Dec 20. Ask your travel agent for sole use prices.
creative hub, the city has no shortage of options for Morning at leisure. In the late afternoon, head out on to
a drink, so perhaps find yourself a place to sip some the Moon Valley in the Atacama desert with an English
Ancho Reyes alongside locals. Stay the next two nights speaking local guide. On this tour, see a geological
in Valparaiso. spectacle of many colours and formations, similar to the
Day 3: Valparaiso (B) moon’s surface. Also visit the Tres Marias statues, the Atacama
Enjoy a walking tour of Valparaiso. This colourful, salt cave and climb the Gran Duna (Great Dune) where 3
chaotically laid out town is full of surprises and much you can admire a beautiful panoramic view as the sun CHILE
romanticised by poets such as Pablo Neruda. The tour sets and the colours in the sky change.
includes Plaza Aníbal Pinto, Paseo Gervasoni, Reloj Day 7: Atacama to Santiago (B)
Turri, Paseo Yugoslavo, Calle Serrano and many more Transfer back to Calama airport for the flight back to
boulevards and areas of interest. The walk culminates in Santiago and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a free afternoon
Muelle Prat. to further explore Santiago or perhaps head out for a
Day 4: Valparaiso to Atacama (B) final group dinner.
Transfer back to Santiago and take a flight to Calama. This is a great opportunity to visit sights not covered
Travel by private vehicle to Atacama. The tour leader will in your walking tour or revisit places you liked. The
lead an orientation walk around the small town and the Central Market is a favourite haunt among locals and a
remainder of the afternoon is free to explore. great place to try local delicacies like Patagonian lamb
The Atacama Desert is known as the driest place in the or King crab. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous head to ARGENTINA
world, yet the area in and around the town is simply Cerro San Cristobal and jump on a cable car for the
spectacular. It’s filled with salt lakes, alien landscapes, best views of the city! Overnight in Santiago.
flocks of flamingos and at times, fields of wildflowers. Day 8: Santiago (B)
The town itself, filled with charming adobe-style houses, The tour comes to an end after breakfast. Make your
is a great place to discover by bicycle or on foot. Stay own way to the airport.
the next three nights in Atacama.
(B = breakfast)
Day 5: Atacama (B) Valparaiso 2
This morning begins at around 4:30am. With an English 2 Santiago
speaking local guide, head out on an excursion into START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT
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. 43