8 Day Kaleidoscope of Chile & Patagonia

$1599 Land Only

$2489* Air & Land

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Round trip flights Miami-Santiago ▲ Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges Intra-flights 6 nights First Class accommodations 2 nights Hotel Kennedy, Santiago 2 nights CostAustralis, Puerto Natales 2 nights Cabo de Hornos, Punta Arenas All transfers 8 meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features Santiago & Punta Arenas city tours Torres del Paine National Park ▲ When choosing flights, select those that arrive in Santiago before 12 noon and depart from Santiago after 4 PM. Alternatively, additional nights may be added in Santiago. Itinerary DAY 1, Monday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Santiago. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey. DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Santiago and Santiago City Tour Arrive in Santiago and transfer to your hotel. Your afternoon tour of Santiago includes a journey through the main streets of the civic center of the city, with views of the neoclassical Moneda Palace, the current seat of government, and the Plaza de Armas, with its Cathedral, Museum of National History and Central Post Office. Continue to Parque Forestal, inspired by the Champs Elysees in Paris. See the Fine Arts Museum and Santa Lucia Hill, where the city was founded in 1541. Then climb San Cristobal hill for a panoramic view of the city with the magnificent Andes Mountains in the background. The tour concludes with a visit to the handicraft village of Los Graneros del Alba. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Santiago DAY 3, Wednesday - Full Day in Santiago Enjoy a full day at leisure in Santiago to explore the city independently Optional: Full Day Valparaiso & Vina Del Mar Overnight: Santiago Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Thursday - Fly to Punta Arenas This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Puerto Natales. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Puerto Natales Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Friday - Torres del Paine Today, enjoy a full day excursion with lunch included, visiting Torres del Paine National Park. Depart from Puerto Natales with a visit to the Milodon Cave en route. The journey continues through steppes and Patagonia scrub, full of abundant wildlife and herds of sheep, up to Torres del Paine National Park. In the park, a large variety of native fauna, especially large herds of guanacos, can be observed. Visit the Salto Grande of the Pehoe River, with the impressive mountain massif of Torres del Paine in the background. Continue to visit Lake Pehoe, Lake Grey and Grey Glacier. Return to Puerto Natales in the evening Overnight: Puerto Natales Meals: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 6, Saturday - Punta Arenas This morning, drive to Punta Arenas. This afternoon's city tour of Punta Arenas includes an ascent of Cerro Mirador, the only ski resort in the world with a sea view. Here, enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of Punta Arenas. Afterwards, visit the historic cemetery with its ornate foliage and elaborate tombs. Then, view the Monument to Magellan in the Plaza Munoz Gamero. The tour continues with a visit to the Regional Salesian Museum, which hosts exhibitions featuring the Yaganas, Onas, and Alacalufes, the area's native peoples. Lastly, tour the Historic Museum of Magellan and the Braun Menendez Palace Overnight: Punta Arenas Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Sunday - Full Day in Punta Arenas Enjoy a full day at leisure in Punta Arenas. Tonight, join your group for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant Optional: Full Day Estancia Los Ciervos Optional: Half Day Penguin Colony Santa Magdalena by Zodiac (AM) (Only available November - March) Overnight: Punta Arenas Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 8, Monday - Fly to Santiago, Depart for the USA Transfer to the airport in Punta Arenas for your flight to Santiago. Upon arrival, transfer to the International Terminal for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Full Day Valparaiso & Vina Del Mar Day #3 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $100 Today, depart for the central coast traveling through the valleys of Curacaví & Casablanca. The latter is known for its recent success as a wine producing area and there is a stop to visit one of the vineyards and taste some wine. Continue to the coast and visit the beach area of Reñaca and the town of Viña del Mar, known as the Garden City for its pretty parks and flower-lined streets. Visit the Gaming Casino and the coastal road. In the afternoon proceed to the picturesque port of Valparaiso built in the 16th century on a total of 43 hills that are reached by narrow, windy streets, staircases and a series of lifts (funiculars) which now constitute a UNESCO as World Heritage Site because of the eclectic architecture and urban development. Visit the museum house of Pablo Neruda, La Sebastiana. The house is situated on one of the hills overlooking the bay and contains some of the poet's collections, specifically those related to the sea. Pick up and drop off at hotel. Full Day Estancia Los Ciervos Day #7 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $126 Estancia Rio Los Ciervos is located 5 kilometers south of Punta Arenas. Visitors learn about the history and traditions of the settlers. Visit a typical country house, enjoy traditional food, see a wine cellar, and walk through a museum. Additionally, there is optional horse riding. Pick up and drop off at hotel. Half Day Penguin Colony Santa Magdalena by Zodiac Day #7 01 Nov 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $159 The islands of Magdalena and Marta are two of the regions premier attractions. The ecosystem made up by both of them is wonderful. On Marta Island live more than a thousand sea lions, cormorants, and skuas, among others. On Magdalena Island you can interact with one of the largest colonies of Magellan Penguins (more than 150,000 birds). Additionally, dolphins can be observed during the navigation. In order to help protect the wild life, it is not possible to disembark on Marta Island, but the island is closely circumnavigated. Pick up and drop off at hotel. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land May 19 1659 2629 Jun 9 1659 2549 Jun 30 1659 2829 Jul 14 1659 2879 Aug 25 1659 2549 Sep 8 1599 2489 Oct 6; 20; Nov 3; 24 1969 2859 Dec 22 1949 3539 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional tours, Chilean Reciprocity fee, tips to local guides, drivers and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departures transfers, but does include flights Santiago-Punta Arenas-Santiago. ▲ When choosing flights, select those that arrive in Santiago before 12 noon and depart from Santiago after 4 PM. Alternatively, additional nights may be added in Santiago. Hotel Plans 8 Day Kaleidoscope of Chile & Patagonia - [details] Hotel Kennedy   Santiago This superior first class hotel is located in the heart of Santiago, a few minutes from Alto las Condes. [more] Hotel CostAustralis   Puerto Natales This first class hotel is located on the waterfront in the heart of Puerto Natales, with beautiful views of the Fjord of Last Hope. [more] Cabo de Hornos Hotel   Punta Arenas This deluxe hotel is located just across from the main square, near business and government centers. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Pre/Post Accommodations Pre-Accommodations: Nights   Post-Accommodations: Nights   Include Flight? 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Gate 1 Travel Airfare - These are Gate 1 Travel fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking. Instant Purchase/Published Airfare - These are fares that airlines have published which require payment in full at time of purchase. In some cases, these fares may be displayed as Gate 1 Airfare with Instant Purchase Requirement. To find the lowest available airfare, select [ANY] and you will get results for both kinds of airfare. Each of these fare types has its own set of restrictions which cover changes, cancellations, fuel surcharges, etc. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details. Airfare Type [Any] Gate 1 Travel Airfare Only Published Airfare Only We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Accommodations Select Number of Rooms   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6