Crossing of the Lakes
INCLUDED:
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8-night accommodation in Lima
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Private roundtrip transfers airport/hotel
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Bus to Puerto Varas
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Entrance fees to site & excursions as specified in Itinerary (shared)
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Daily breakfast
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Meals as indicated (B-breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
NOT INCLUDED:
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International & domestic air tickets and airport taxes
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Meals not specified on the itinerary
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Tips & gratuities
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Personal expenses
ITINERARY
8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Arrival in Buenos Aires and transfer from the airport to your hotel. Overnight in Buenos Aires
Day 2: Buenos Aires (B)
Enjoy breakfast before heading on a city tour. Discover the beauty of Buenos Aires by visiting attractions such as the Civic Center, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Colon Theatre. In addition, you will be visiting smaller neighbourhoods such as San Telmo, La Boca, and Palermo where you will see where the first Italian immigrants settled, the Planetarium, and more. Your afternoon and evening are free. Overnight in Buenos Aires.
Day 3: Buenos Aires – Bariloche (B)
Travel to Bariloche. Transfer to your hotel and overnight in Bariloche.
Day 4: Bariloche (B)
Today, you will take a half-day tour of Circuito Chico and Panorama Point. You will visit Campanario Hill, where a “telesilla” will take you up to the top! Enjoy the fantastic view before moving on to the Trebol Lagoon area, Moreno Lake, and Panoramic Point. You will also see the Puerto Panuelo area, the Llao Llao hotel, and the San Eduardo Chapel. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Bariloche.
Day 5: Bariloche – Puerto Varas (B)
Today you will visit the Crossing Lakes linking Argentina and Chile. You will sail between hills to the heart of the mountain chain to get to Puerto Blest. By bus, you will drive to Puerto Alegre; then, sail the Frias Lake to Puerto Frias (immigration duties here).
You will take a bus to Peulla (your first Chilean town) for lunch. After, you will sail the Lago d Todos los Santos to get to Petrohue and finally arrive to Puerto Varas. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Puerto Varas.
Day 6: Puerto Varas (B)
Enjoy a city tour in Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt. Visit the Church Del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and the Osorno Volcano. Then, you will visit Puerto Montt for a wonderful panoramic view of the city. Later on, you will continue towards Angelmo’s—the place of Crafts and Fisherman’s Cove and Municipal Market. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Puerto Varas.
Day 7: Puerto Varas – Santiago de Chile (B)
After breakfast, take a flight to Santiago de Chile. Transfer to your hotel and overnight in Santiago.
Day 8: Santiago de Chile (B)
Enjoy breakfast before exploring Santiago. You will see the Alameda Bernardo O’Higgins, the Presidential Palace of La Moneda, the Cathedral, and the Santa Lucia Hill. Cross the river to get to Barrio Bellavista (excellent for culture, art, and nightlife). You will have the opportunity to visit the Metropolitano Park San Cristobal Hill for panoramic views of the city. Overnight in Santiago de Chile.
Day 9: Santiago de Chile (B)
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home or to an on-going destination.