15 Day Kaleidoscope of Chile & Patagonia with 3 Day Galapagos Cruise

$4849 Land Only

$5579* Air & Land

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Flights Miami-Santiago, Quito-Miami ▲ Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges Intra-flights 13 nights First Class accommodations 2 nights Hotel Kennedy, Santiago 2 nights CostAustralis, Puerto Natales 2 nights Cabo de Hornos, Punta Arenas 2 nights Grand Hotel Guayaquil, Guayaquil 3 nights Galapagos Cruise on Galapagos Explorer II, Classic Suite outside cabin with 2 lower berths. 2 nights Hilton Colon Quito, Quito All transfers 21 meals: 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager Days 2 - 8 Shore Excursions Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features Santiago, Punta Arenas & Quito city tours Torres del Paine National Park Galapagos Cruise Charles Darwin Research Station ▲ When choosing flights, select those that arrive in Santiago before 12 noon. Alternatively, an additional night 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 - Flight 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 dinner at a local restaurant Optional: Full Day Estancia Los Ciervos Optional: Half Day Penguin Colony Santa Magdalena by Zodiac (AM) (Only available November - December) Overnight: Punta Arenas Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 8, Monday - Fly to Guayaquil Transfer to the airport in Punta Arenas for your flight to Guayaquil. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel Overnight: Guayaquil Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Tuesday - Full Day in Guayaquil Enjoy a full day at leisure in Guayaquil to explore the city independently Optional: Parque Historico (AM) Overnight: Guayaquil Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Wednesday - Sail to Cerro Brujo This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to San Cristobal, the Galapagos archipelago's oldest and easternmost island. Upon arrival, transfer to the pier and board the Galapagos Explorer II. Settle in for a visit to Cerro Brujo (wet landing) to view pelicans and a variety of sea birds, including Blue and Red-footed Boobies, Common Gallinules, and Frigates. Enjoy free time for snorkeling or a swim Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 11, Thursday - Sail to Bahia Gardner This morning, sail to Punta Suarez (Española Island) (dry landing), where you can view sea lions surfing the waves and marine iguanas basking. You may hike further inland and view the Blowhole, a fissure in the lava cliffs where sea water jets high into the air. In the afternoon, arrive at Bahia Gardner (wet landing) and view one of the most pristine beaches in all of the Galapagos, home to many sea lion colonies and endemic mocking birds. Venture out to Gardner Rock for wall dives, where you can encounter tropical fish, rays, cactus finch and other colorful sea dwellers while snorkeling Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 12, Friday - Sail to Santa Cruz Island Today, arrive at Santa Cruz Island (dry landing). Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, a specialized breeding and rearing center for the endangered Galapagos Giant Tortoise. The Darwin Station is a working branch of the international, non-profit Charles Darwin foundation which works to protect and maintain the Galapagos' precious ecosystems. Afterwards, walk through Puerto Ayora, the largest and most cosmopolitan town on the islands. In the afternoon, journey to the small island of Rabida (wet landing), located to the south of Santiago, and home to a central volcano with some of largest and most variegated types of lava in the island chain. A small saltwater lagoon provides occasional sights of Flamingos feeding on pink shrimp larva, while the beach holds a large sea lion colony. There's a short walk to the top of the trail where you will have opportunities to photograph the striking volcanic peaks Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 13, Saturday - Morning in Las Bachas This morning, sail back to Santa Cruz Island and enjoy the white-sand beaches of Las Bachas (wet landing). The beaches owe their stark tone and consistency to the decomposed coral of which they are made, a characteristic which also makes them a favorite nesting site for sea turtles. This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight from Baltra to Quito on the mainland. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Quito Meals: Breakfast DAY 14, Sunday - Quito City Tour Your morning tour of Quito begins with a view of the Congress Building, with an outside stone mural that records Ecuador's colorful history. Continue to Quito's Colonial quarter and walk its narrow cobblestone streets for a sense of 16th-century Quito. View the Independence Plaza, the Presidential Palace, Municipal Building, the Archbishop's Palace, and the Churches of La Compañía and San Francisco. Afterward, see the Ecuadorian landscape from atop El Panecillo Hill. Balance of the day at leisure Optional: Middle of the World (PM) Overnight: Quito Meals: Breakfast DAY 15, Monday - Depart for the USA Transfer to the airport 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. Parque Historico 9:00 AM Day #9 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $56 Tour the Parque Historico Guayaquil (Historic Park), an institutional project regarding the physical transformation of the city from the 19th to 20th century. Its three zones -- Traditions, Urban Architectural, and Wildlife -- each feature unique settings. See the Traditions Zone and go back to the 19th and 20th centuries where you will be able to see how life depended on banana, coffee, and rice plantations. Next, the Urban Architectural Zone recreates two blocks of old Guayaquil, showing architecture from the 19th Century. Lastly, see the connection between man and nature in the Wildlife Zone. Pick up and drop off at hotel. Middle of the World 3:00 PM Day #14 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $62 Your visit to the Middle of the World begins with a drive through the Ecuadorian countryside. The Equatorial Monument marks the exact Middle of the World at a latitude of 0º. Take time to stand in both hemispheres at once, or to stand on top of the equator. Afterwards, return to Quito. Details: Departs at 3:00 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick up and drop off from the 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/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise May 19 4889 5619 Jun 9 5079 5939 Jul 14 (Sold Out) 5109 6179 Sep 8 4849 5579 Oct 6; 20 5349 6079 Nov 3 (Sold Out) 5419 6149 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, Galapagos National Park fee of $100, Galapagos Transit Control Card fee of $10, optional tours, Ecuador departure tax, 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-Guayaquil-Galapagos-Quito. ▲ When choosing flights, select those that arrive in Santiago before 12 noon. Alternatively, an additional night may be added in Santiago. Cabin Categories Cat. Classic - [details] Galapagos Explorer II   Galapagos The M/V Galapagos Explorer II is a dedicated cruise ship that navigates the Galapagos Islands. The ship sports 53 outside suites and offers numerous amenities such as diving equipment, swimming pool, jacuzzi, solarium, lounge, bars, and massage suite. Expert nature guides provide daily shore excursions to explore the unique Galapagos ecosystems. While on board, enjoy magnificent views of the islands from the observatory deck. [more] 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] Grand Hotel Guayaquil   Guayaquil This first class hotel is situated on a city block next to the Cathedral in Guayaquil. [more] Hilton Colon Quito   Quito This deluxe hotel is located in the heart of Ecuador's capital, in the financial district with easy access to the colonial sector of the city. [more] Cat. Premium - [details] Galapagos Explorer II   Galapagos The M/V Galapagos Explorer II is a dedicated cruise ship that navigates the Galapagos Islands. The ship sports 53 outside suites and offers numerous amenities such as diving equipment, swimming pool, jacuzzi, solarium, lounge, bars, and massage suite. Expert nature guides provide daily shore excursions to explore the unique Galapagos ecosystems. While on board, enjoy magnificent views of the islands from the observatory deck. [more] 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] Grand Hotel Guayaquil   Guayaquil This first class hotel is situated on a city block next to the Cathedral in Guayaquil. [more] Hilton Colon Quito   Quito This deluxe hotel is located in the heart of Ecuador's capital, in the financial district with easy access to the colonial sector of the city. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Pre/Post Accommodations Pre-Accommodations: Nights   Post-Accommodations: Nights   Include Flight? 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