Day 1 - December 26
Depart from your home town to arrive in Santiago on Dec 27
(remember you will be departing from Buenos Aires). Best Single
Travel will be glad to help with air arrangements.
Day 2 - Dember 27 - Santiago de Chile
Arrive in
the morning and be met by our assistant and taken to our hotel.
This afternoon our tour begins with the best of Santiago on an
introductory tour of Chile's capitol. Drive the main streets
of Santiago's civic center with its different architectural styles.
Pass the Moneda Palace, built in the 18th century and current seat
of Government; the Plaza de Armas, or with its cathedral; the
Museum of National History; and the Central Post Office.
Continue by the Parque Forestal, the Fine Arts Museum and
Santa Lucia Hill, where the city was founded in 1541. Then
we climb the San Cristóbal hill for a panoramic view of
Santiago and the Andes mountains.
Day 3 - December 28
- Santiago, Chile
Today we spend the day
exploring the coastal towns of Central Chile.
We
will drive two hours south to the Casablanca Valley,
Santiago’s gateway to the sea. Casablanca is located between
the Coastal Mountain Range and the Pacific Range
and known for producing some of Chile’s top white
wines.
We will
tour a winery known for their fine Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot
Noir. Next we cross the Coastal Mountain Range to Vina del Mar,
often dubbed as
the Garden City. Vina del Mar is a lively city with attractive
beaches, modern hotels, high-end restaurants and fashionable
bars. Visit the beautiful park Quinta Vergara, which has an
amphitheater, the Museo de Ballas Artes, the casino, built in
1930 and set amidst beautiful gardens before heading
to Renaca beach, the most popular in the region
After a stop for lunch, we continue our tour to Valparaiso, Chile's main
port and also home to the Chilean Congress. With its hilly
topography adorned with multicolored houses and mansions dating
from last century the city offers beautiful views providing a
source of inspiration for many Chilean artists. Built in the 16th-century on a total of 43 hills, which
are reached by narrow windy streets, staircases and a series of
lifts (funiculars).Tonight enjoy our
welcome Dinner at a local
restaurant.
Day 4 - December 29
Santiago - Puerto Varas
After breakfast we transfer to
the airport for our flight to Puerto Montt. Upon
landing enjoy a city tour of Puerto Montt. Visit the
Plaza de Armas and Cathedral, then the Mirador for great
views before continuing to Pelluco Beach. After crossing the
Chinquihue district we will visit Angelmó, a typical fishing cove
renowned for its seafood and street market with local handicrafts.
From here we continue to Puerto Varas and the Philippi Hill, lake
shore and downtown. The last stop of this tour is the Iglesia de
los Jesuitas with Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno Volcano as a
backdrop.
At night, Puerto Varas becomes
unforgettable. Walking down the waterfront in the moonlight under the
stars is a unique experience. Dozens of excellent restaurants and pubs
serve international and regional cuisine. The local casino, one of the
most beautiful in Chile, invites visitors to try their luck and
enjoy the shows performed there every night.
Day 5 - December 30 - Chile
to Argentina
The Andean Lakes
Crossingis the most scenic way to travel from Chile to Argentina. This
spectacular crossing of the Andes will take us through lakes and
mountain passes. Enjoy the nature at the very end of the world. We
shall sail through Todos Los Santos Lake, Frias and Nahuel Huapi, be
astonished by the color of the waters, the Calbuco and Osorno
volcanoes, the Tronador mount, the Puntiagudo and the Cathedral
hills.
The first
Lake District excursion is the first leg of the legendary Lake
Crossing, a full-day adventure crossing the Andes into Argentina. Early
in the morning we drive beside the serene shores of Lake Llanquihue to
Petrohue, site of roaring Petrohue Falls. We next board a comfortable
catamaran and start navigating the emerald waters of Lake Todos Los
Santos against a backdrop of towering, snow-capped peaks and volcanoes.
We continue to cross the border from Chile into Argentina at the Perez
Rosales Pass to Puerto Frias. Our journey continues over the
crystalline blue waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi, passing Victoria Island,
as we arrive at Puerto Panuelo Pier and transfer our
hotel
Day 6 - December 31 -
Bariloche, Argentina
A morning horse ride in
Patagonia, where nature remains untouched, allows us to explore
and appreciate amazing landscapes. Ride to areas where there
are panoramic views of Bariloche and the Andean Mountain Range.
Maybe even spot deer, hares, red foxes, condors
and eagles.
This afternoon we will drive the
Circuito Chico (Small Circuit) around Lake Nahuel Huapi and
Lake Moreno. We will stopping at beaches,
coves and a place to buy home made goods and chocolates. You will
be able to view Huemul Island at Playa Bonita. 6 miles
ahead we reach the foot of Campanario Hill, where a chairlift will
take us to the top for magnificent views. Once in the Llao-Llao
Peninsula we stop to visit San Eduardo Chapel.
New Years Eve Party!
Day 7 - January 1 - Bariloche to Buenos
Aires
This morning zip on your Canopy Tour
through the tops of the trees – it’s a series
of Tyrolean traverses, hanging bridges and rappels that
connects the tallest parts of the forest and gives you a bird’s-eye
view of the unique biodiversity of the Patagonian forests.
Afternoon flight to Buenos Aires
Tonight we are free to explore Florida Street. Check out
the street vendors and performers, eat a local cafe or shop in the
many stores.
Day 8 - January 2 - Buenos Aires
Discover
the magic of Buenos Aires on our comprehensive tour of
Argentina's capital city. The bus tour includes the
beautiful parks and gardens of the Recoleta and Palermo
neighborhoods, the Colon Theater (one of the world's five most
important opera theaters), Mayo Square, the cathedral, Mayo Avenue,
Congress Square and many other buildings and places of
architectural, historical and cultural interest. Then we will
explore and shop Caminito Street in La Boca, a colorful
neighborhood of Italian immigrants.
After lunch the group will walk around the
neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. The influences from the
Spanish, British, Italian and French will become noticeable
as we walk the streets. See the grandeur and
sophistication
of Recoleta. Visit the Recoleta Cemetery and Evita Peron's
Memorial. Listen while our knowledgeable guide
informs us about Argentina's history, architecture,
traditions, habits and unique features we might never have
discovered.
Day 9 -
January 3 - Buenos
Aires
Today
is Sunday, a grand opportunity to visit San Telmo to
experience the famous San Telmo Antique Market, a favorite
pastime of the Portenos, as the residents of the city are
called, and tourists alike (the antique flea market takes
place only on Sundays). First stop is at the famous Café
Tortoni, the oldest Café house in Argentina and home to the
artistic and intellectual capital of Buenos Aires since 1858.
After coffee and delicious deserts we continue to San Telmo,
widely hailed as the most picturesque part of Buenos Aires,
birthplace of the sultry tango. Cobblestone streets and
colonial buildings set the atmosphere for an array of shops
and boutiques, tango parlors and cafes. In a departure from
the sophistication that is Buenos Aires, here you’ll
experience the bohemian side of the city with its mimes,
impersonators, musicians and the ubiquitous tango dancers
offering free lessons to the least inhibited
passersby.
This
evening will be a special treat as we step into the Buenos Aires
night to enjoy the Tango, with over 100-year history. Enjoy
superb cuisine amid the exquisitely decorated Art Nouveau style
ambience, recreating the sophistication of old Buenos Aires.
Enjoy dinner sampling the famous Argentine beef followed by a
show where we are mesmerized by sensual national dance…The
Tango
Day 10 - January 4 - Depart for
Home
After Breakfast it is time to say goodbye to all our
new travel friends. Transfer to airport for our flights home and
the end of another Best Single Travel trip.
South America - New
Years Trip - Crossing the Lakes Santiago / Bariloche / Buenos Aires
Price: $2,790*
Includes
* 8 Nights Accommodations
* Air Flight Santiago to Puerto Montt
* Air Flight Bariloche to Buenos Aires
* 8 Breakfasts - 2 Dinners
* New Years Eve Party
* All Activites and Admissions per Itinerary
* English Speaking Guide
* Best Single Travel Hostess
* Private Driver and Coach
* Transfers and Boats
* All Taxes and Surcharges
Not Included
* International airfare - Tips - $10 a day colleceted
first day of trip
*Double Occupancy - Best Single Travel
provides Roommate Matching Service so there is never a need to pay a
single supplement. If you decide to room solo it is $600
extra.
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