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South America Chile Patagonia
10 days program, with eventual extentions.
Min.: 02 passengers
Max.: 10 passengers
This trip let the passengers visit Santiago and Patagonia.
Min.: 02 passengers
Max.: 10 passengers
This trip let the passengers visit Santiago and Patagonia.
PROGRAM
DAY 01: SANTIAGO
Upon arrival to Santiago, your guide Hill take you to your hotel. Private service with english speaking guide.
During the afternoon, visit Santiago de Chile.
We will leave the hotel to the historic center, crossing through the main buildings of the XIX and XX centuries, then we visit "La Moneda" government palace, from there walk to the main square of the city where we know the Cathedral Santiago, the former parliament building and then with vehicle, we will continue our tour through the neighborhood Mapocho, seeing the old train station, Central Market, and The Palace of Fine Arts, then crossing the bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista, we stop at one of the factories of lapislazuli of the site (Optional). Next, we will go to the top of Cerro San Cristobal, for an incredible panoramic view of Santiago and the Andes. Then we will see the modern side of town with beautiful buildings and malls, our tour ends at the craft center Aldea de Vitacura, with time to stroll and shop. Then, return to the hotel. Private service with local english speaking guide.
Accommodations with breakfast included.
During the afternoon, visit Santiago de Chile.
We will leave the hotel to the historic center, crossing through the main buildings of the XIX and XX centuries, then we visit "La Moneda" government palace, from there walk to the main square of the city where we know the Cathedral Santiago, the former parliament building and then with vehicle, we will continue our tour through the neighborhood Mapocho, seeing the old train station, Central Market, and The Palace of Fine Arts, then crossing the bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista, we stop at one of the factories of lapislazuli of the site (Optional). Next, we will go to the top of Cerro San Cristobal, for an incredible panoramic view of Santiago and the Andes. Then we will see the modern side of town with beautiful buildings and malls, our tour ends at the craft center Aldea de Vitacura, with time to stroll and shop. Then, return to the hotel. Private service with local english speaking guide.
Accommodations with breakfast included.
DAY 02: SANTIAGO
During the day, we´ll visit Isla Negra.
We will leave the hotel, across the central valleys to arrive at a tourist site called Isla Negra. This magical place is surrounded by beautiful pine trees with interesting flavors, here we visit the Casa Museo de Pablo Neruda, Chile's most famous poet, Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971. In the gardens of this house of the poet, he is buried. Here there´re his amazing collections of bottles, figureheads, shells and other things collected by the poet during his lifetime. The visit is guided by a specialist in the field that will show us every detail and history. After this we arrive to the town of pottery Pomaire, an ancient "Indian village", they say, of Peruvian origin, where we have time for lunch and a walk and buy some souvenirs if you like. At the end of the day, return to Santiago. Private service with local english speaking guide.
Accommodations with breakfast included.
Private service with local english speaking guide.
We will leave the hotel, across the central valleys to arrive at a tourist site called Isla Negra. This magical place is surrounded by beautiful pine trees with interesting flavors, here we visit the Casa Museo de Pablo Neruda, Chile's most famous poet, Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971. In the gardens of this house of the poet, he is buried. Here there´re his amazing collections of bottles, figureheads, shells and other things collected by the poet during his lifetime. The visit is guided by a specialist in the field that will show us every detail and history. After this we arrive to the town of pottery Pomaire, an ancient "Indian village", they say, of Peruvian origin, where we have time for lunch and a walk and buy some souvenirs if you like. At the end of the day, return to Santiago. Private service with local english speaking guide.
Accommodations with breakfast included.
DAY 03: SANTIAGO – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Depending on your flight time Schedule, transfer to Santiago airport, to begin the program Explora Atacama, the the passengers had choose.Private service with local english speaking guide.
PROGRAM EXPLORA PATAGONIA
DAY 07: SANTIAGO
Arrival to Santiago city. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Private service with local english speaking guide.
Accommodations with breakfast included.
Accommodations with breakfast included.
DAY 08: SANTIAGO
Full day visit to the most famous wine region of Chile, Colchagua Valley.
We will leave the hotel, leading to the Colchagua Valley, producing the best wines of Chile. Several vineyards from the agricultural area have opened their doors to the public. During the day we will visit three vineyards, Viu Manent, Bisquertt and Montes. In the three vineyards we can taste their wines, and tour its facilities. Viu Manent has been consolidated as a Chilean vineyard excellence, present in over 30 countries, founded in 1935. Bisquertt vineyard, a wine tradition over 100 years, offers visitors the opportunity to meet fine mansion in its colonial architecture, as does a family vineyard, which still keeps the spirit of former generations. La Viña Montes, with choice wines and a selection of international prizes, offers visitors an interesting visit to your facility along vitivinícula. Santa Cruz, the center of this beautiful valley, with its square, has a magnificent carillon. The Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza has become a fulcrum when visiting the region, and is here for lunch. Also visit the Colchagua Museum, the largest private collection of the country, opened in 1985, exhibiting archaeological collections, pre-Columbian art from Chile, Peru and Colombia, american and Chilean history. At the end of the day, return to Santiago.
Accommodations with breakfast included.
We will leave the hotel, leading to the Colchagua Valley, producing the best wines of Chile. Several vineyards from the agricultural area have opened their doors to the public. During the day we will visit three vineyards, Viu Manent, Bisquertt and Montes. In the three vineyards we can taste their wines, and tour its facilities. Viu Manent has been consolidated as a Chilean vineyard excellence, present in over 30 countries, founded in 1935. Bisquertt vineyard, a wine tradition over 100 years, offers visitors the opportunity to meet fine mansion in its colonial architecture, as does a family vineyard, which still keeps the spirit of former generations. La Viña Montes, with choice wines and a selection of international prizes, offers visitors an interesting visit to your facility along vitivinícula. Santa Cruz, the center of this beautiful valley, with its square, has a magnificent carillon. The Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza has become a fulcrum when visiting the region, and is here for lunch. Also visit the Colchagua Museum, the largest private collection of the country, opened in 1985, exhibiting archaeological collections, pre-Columbian art from Chile, Peru and Colombia, american and Chilean history. At the end of the day, return to Santiago.
Accommodations with breakfast included.
DAY 09: SANTIAGO
Depending on the flight time Schedule, transfer to Santiago eirport. Private service with local english speaking guide.End of services
Net Rate per Passenger
ONLY SERVICES IN SANTIAGO. EXPLORA´S PROGRAMS MUST BE ADDED, ACCORDING THE SELECTION OF NIGHTS AND ROOMS.Valid for year 2010. Base 02 passengers in DBL room and SGL supplement.
Hotel Plaza San Francisco 5*
Rate per passenger in DBL room – USD990.-SGL Supplement – USD306.-
Hotel Ritz-Carlton 5*
Rate per passenger in DBL room DeLuxe – USD1262.-SGL Supplement Deluxe – USD626.-
Rate per passenger in DBL room Junior Suite – USD1376.-
SGL Supplement Deluxe – USD740.-
Hotel NH Ciudad de Santiago 4*
Rate per passenger in DBL room – USD910.-SGL Supplement – USD250.-
Hotel Presidente 4*
Rate per passenger in DBL room – USD794.-SGL Supplement – USD130.-
Hotel Galerias 4*
Rate per passenger in DBL room – USD882.-SGL Supplement – USD202.-
For many centuries, this was the end of the known world. The subject of legends, a strange, far-flung land, home to gigantic beings with odd habits.
Traveling to Patagonia meant sailing across one of the world’s most perilous seas.
In ancient times, seafarers arrived here believing they had arrived at the gates of Terra Australis Incógnita, a legendary continent at the southernmost point of the globe.
Five hundred years later, Patagonia continues to be a wild, unknown land at the end of the world.
The lodge is located right at the heart of the extraordinary Torres del Paine National Park in central Patagonia. The varied and untouched landscapes of this area led UNESCO to declare it a biosphere reserve.
The lodge opened in 1993 on the banks of the Salto Chico waterfall. It affords an excellent view of the unique Paine Massif and two of the three impressive torres, or towers, which give the park its name.
The lodge has 50 rooms and a variety of inviting spaces. Situated on a 3-hectare (7.4-acre) site, the design borrows certain organic forms from the landscape itself, adapting to it with simple elegance. It was designed to create a dialogue with its environment, putting human beings in touch with the sublimity of their surroundings.
For travelers, the lodge provides the welcome surprise of comfort in a remote area; nonetheless, you are not isolated from nature, but placed “within” it.
Traveling to Patagonia meant sailing across one of the world’s most perilous seas.
In ancient times, seafarers arrived here believing they had arrived at the gates of Terra Australis Incógnita, a legendary continent at the southernmost point of the globe.
Five hundred years later, Patagonia continues to be a wild, unknown land at the end of the world.
The lodge is located right at the heart of the extraordinary Torres del Paine National Park in central Patagonia. The varied and untouched landscapes of this area led UNESCO to declare it a biosphere reserve.
The lodge opened in 1993 on the banks of the Salto Chico waterfall. It affords an excellent view of the unique Paine Massif and two of the three impressive torres, or towers, which give the park its name.
The lodge has 50 rooms and a variety of inviting spaces. Situated on a 3-hectare (7.4-acre) site, the design borrows certain organic forms from the landscape itself, adapting to it with simple elegance. It was designed to create a dialogue with its environment, putting human beings in touch with the sublimity of their surroundings.
For travelers, the lodge provides the welcome surprise of comfort in a remote area; nonetheless, you are not isolated from nature, but placed “within” it.
Rooms:
The lodge has 50 comfortable rooms, all with captivating views, silence and privacy. The sophisticated design incorporates native lenga wood (nothofagus pumilio) and cypress brought from the Guaitecas Archipelago, while the floor is made of almond wood. Each room has a small living area, hydromassage bath and beds designed for deep, pleasurable sleep after a day of exploration. Finally, we provide you with a unique treat: the rooms are television-free.FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Casa de Baños del Ona (Ona Bath House)
Located 100 meters (109 yards) from the lodge and reached by a sloping wooden walkway, this bath house has a heated indoor swimming pool, a sauna and four open-air jacuzzis, all with views of Lago Pehoé and Macizo del Paine. Here you can also enjoy different types of massage with essential oils, such as therapeutic, relaxing or energizing massage.Estancia 2 de Enero (January 2 Ranch)
Patagonia is more than just pristine landscapes; it is home to the unique and legendary gaucho culture. You can drink “mate” tea with gauchos and watch them shear sheep, drive livestock, break in horses and carry out other typical ranching tasks on this 6,000-hectare (14,826-acre) estancia, which belongs to explora and is located 53 kilometers (33 miles) from the lodge.Quincho (barbecue area)
Located at the entrance to the “2 de Enero” estancia, the quincho is the start point for some of our horseback rides. Here you can also enjoy some typical Patagonian cuisine: the preparation of barbecued lamb. Whilst the meat slowly cooks, you can share “mate” tea with the gauchos and listen to interesting stories about the area. It's worth the wait.Services included in our rate:
In addition to lodging and the various guided explorations on foot or horseback, the rate includes:• Three meals a day, chosen from a varied menu
• Open bar with spirits and an extensive wine list
• Transfers to and from the airport at Punta Arenas and other locations, as scheduled (view here)
• Use of the heated indoor swimming pool
• Use of the sauna and open-air jacuzzis
• Talks on various subjects
• Use of computers with internet connections
• Access to wi-fi internet in the living room and bar
Not included in our rate:
• Massage
• Premium wine list
• Transfers outside of the established schedule
• Laundry services
• National and international telephone calls
• Premium wine list
• Transfers outside of the established schedule
• Laundry services
• National and international telephone calls
RATES AND CONDITIONS
Rates valid from January 1st 2009, until December 31st, 2010FAMILY RATES
Rates valid from January 1st 2009, until December 31st, 2010• extra nights are available upon request.
• Rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars.
PROGRAMS INCLUDE
• Transfers between local airport and your explora destination. Transfer schedules subject to change without prior notice. Inquire about transfer schedules at each explora destination.• Accommodations.
• Full board. 3 Meals per day. Bar.
• Daily explorations with bilingual guides and equipment; boats, horses,vehicles and bicycles (max group size: 10 explorers per guide). Equipment varies at destination.
NOTES
• Special rates for youngsters (up to 18 years old) accompanying their parents are subject to availability based in double, triple or quadruple occupancy.• Additional bed for children (4 to 12 years old) sharing their parent's room. Maximum one extra bed per room.
• Children under the age of 3 complimentary when sharing room with their parents.
• Rates are per person expressed in USD dollars and subject to change without prior notice.
• Rates in USD dollars are tax exempt according to decree D.L 825 art. 12 for guests who are foreigners, not residents of Chile and pay in dollars.
• In the Argentinean portion of Travesias, rates do not include VAT
• This information replaces and voids all previous communications.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Programs• 4 nights
• 8 nights
Children
Children under two years old are free of charge when they share their parents’ room.
Changes and cancellations
Changes to confirmed reservations will be subject to the approval and availability of the hotel.
Changes to confirmed reservations will be subject to the approval and availability of the hotel.
Cancellation fees
Individuals:
• 60 to 30 days prior to check-in: US$ 200 per room.
• 29 to 10 days prior to check-in: 30% of the total value of the reservation.
• 9 to 0 days prior to check-in: 100% of the total value of the reservation.
Groups:
• Consult our cancellations policy.
• 60 to 30 days prior to check-in: US$ 200 per room.
• 29 to 10 days prior to check-in: 30% of the total value of the reservation.
• 9 to 0 days prior to check-in: 100% of the total value of the reservation.
Groups:
• Consult our cancellations policy.
Liabilities
explora reserves the right to alter, change or eliminate parts of the exploration itineraries without prior notice, when advisable for the well-being or safety of guests.
