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THE LAKE

       DISTRICT

       This breathtaking part of the northern
       Patagonian region is awash with Swiss-
       like towns, snow-capped volcanoes and
       deep blue lakes. Take a drive around
       Lake Llanquihue, browse local boutiques
       in Puerto Varas or head to Castro on the
       island of Chiloé and admire the UNESCO
       Listed churches.

       SEE
       •  Head to Castro to see the unique colourful
        houses built on stilts

       DO
       •  Take a drive up Osorno Volcano
                                            Osorno Volcano
       •  Head to Petrohue Falls from Puerto Varas for
        stunning photo opportunities
       EAT & DRINK
       •  Try Curanto – a traditional food of Chiloé
        Archipelago consisting of seafood, meat         CHILE
        and potatoes cooked in a fire pit                  Osorno
                                                           Volcano  Bariloche
       WHAT’S ON                                   Puerto Varas  1  Petrohue Falls
       Frutillar Musical Week                              Puerto Montt
       27 January to 5 February                                                  Pucón
                                                                   ARGENTINA
       TRANSFERS                               Chiloé                                HOTELS                    PAGE

       Puerto Montt Airport to/from Puerto Varas one way   National Park  2 Castro    1      AWA Hotel Puerto Varas  ◆◆◆◆◆  51
       (22km): By private car with private guide (1 to 2 people):                 1   Cumbres Puerto Varas  ◆◆◆◆  51
                                  *
          *
       $133  per vehicle valid 1 Jan – 30 Apr, $146  per   Chiloé
       vehicle valid 1 May – 31 Dec 20.                               ATTRACTION    2   OCIO Territorial Hotel   ◆◆◆◆◆  51
                                                                                  2   Tierra Chiloé  ◆◆◆◆◆     51
                                                                                ANDEAN LAKE CROSSING
                                                                                3 NIGHT CITY BREAK

                                                                                  INCLUDES
                                                                                  •  2 nights accommodation at Cumbres
                                                                                   Puerto Varas • 1 night accommodation at
                                                                                   NH Edelweiss, Bariloche • Meals as specified
                                                                                  •  Private guided tour of Puerto Montt and
                                                                                   Puerto Varas • Private guided tour of Chiloé
                                                                                  •  Andean Lake Crossing
                                                                                  •  Private airport transfers with guide
                                                                                Day 1: Puerto Varas  Upon arrival at Puerto Montt airport,
                                                                                you will be transferred to your hotel in Puerto Varas.
                                                                                En route, the driver and guide will point out the main
                                                                                attractions of Puerto Montt and the nearby town of
                                                                                Puerto Varas.
                                                                                Day 2: Puerto Varas (B)  Board a ferry to cross the Chacao
                                                                                Channel to visit the island of Chiloé, with its colourful
                                                                                wooden churches and traditional wooden stilt houses.
                                                                                Day 3: Andean Lake Crossing (B)  Embark on the Andean
                                                                                Lake Crossing from Puerto Varas, Chile to Bariloche,
                                                                                Argentina. Navigate along the beautiful lakes of Nahuel
                                                                                Huapi, Frias and Todos los Santos. Enjoy stunning
                                                                                views of Osorno, volcanoes and visit Petrohue Falls.
                                                                                After arrival into Bariloche, transfer to the hotel.
                                                       CHILE  Puerto   ARGENTINA  Day 4: Bariloche (B)  Transfer to the airport.
                                                              Alegre            (B = breakfast)
                                                                Puerto
                                                    Osorno      Blest  Puerto    COMBINE THIS PACKAGE
                                                   Volcano  Peulla  Panuelo
                                               Lago                              with a pre and post Essential Santiago on page 45 and an
                                              Llanquihue  Lagos Todos   Puerto  1  Essential Buenos Aires on page 58.
                                                        Los Santos  Frias  Bariloche
                                                      Petrohue
                                             2                                       $        *^
                                             Puetro Varas                       From  1942       per person twin share   (PMC)
                                              START/FINISH                      ^Price includes USD4 eco fee per person per night and USD15
                                              OVERNIGHT                         national park fee to be paid directly to the operator by you.
                                              ATTRACTION                        Based on 3 nights in a Standard Room, valid 1 Jan – 31 Mar,
       Chiloé                                 BOAT                              1 Oct – 31 Dec 20.
         *  Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation packages are per person per package twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room
   50    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.
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