REDISCOVER ATACAMA: REOPENING EXPLORA ATACAMA IN JANUARY 2017 **RESERVATIONS MADE BY MARCH 30, 2017, WILL RECEIVE THE FIRST NIGHT FREE**

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1 NEWSLETTER August 2016 RECOMMENDED BY REDISCOVER ATACAMA: REOPENING EXPLORA ATACAMA IN JANUARY 2017 **RESERVATIONS MADE BY MARCH 30, 2017, WILL RECEIVE THE FIRST NIGHT FREE** In January 2017, Explora Atacama will reopen its doors and want to celebrate this achievement with their travelers. For this occasion, Explora has created a special benefit: Conditions: ***Reservations made by March 30, 2017, will receive the first night free*** - This promotion is only valid for new reservations made before March 30, Valid for stays until April 30, 2017 and minimum stay: Three-nights} - Maximum 3 rooms per reservation. - Cannot be combined with others promotions or benefits - Reservations cannot be changed or refunded 30 days before arrival. - Limited availability. TURAVION OBTAINS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION We are pleased to announce that Turavion received the certification of sustainable development, on July 21, delivered from Sernatur (National Service of Tourism). To achieve this certification, you have to collect 40 requirements established in the areas of sustainable development, internationally recognized at level economic, sociocultural and environmental. It is also important to mention that Turavion is the only Chilean tourism company with 3 quality standards: ISO standard, certification Q (tourism Quality) and sustainable development.

2 TAPATI FESTIVAL 2017 EASTER ISLAND Tapati Festival will take place from January 27 th to February 12 th Tapati was first held in 1969 and was called Semana de Rapa Nui. At that time, it was a summer festival featuring singing, dancing and a small parade. Tapati has evolved into a spectacular festival that includes dancing, ritual chants, art exhibits, carving competitions, horse and boat races, body painting, a string figure (kaikai) contest, the selection of a queen, an amazing parade and a triathlon event, amongst other attractions such haka pei, where participants slide down the side of a mountain on banana trunks at top speeds. The entire village participates and the event ends with the annual crowning of the festival queen by moonlight at the Tahai complex. SELECTED BEST WEBSITE FOR DESTINATIONS IN SOUTH AMERICA The official website that promotes Chile ( was selected among the 25 best websites in the world and the most attractive in Latin America. This recognition was granted by Skift, most intelligent platform of the tourism industry, dedicated to providing resources, views and commercialization of travel key sectors. The list of 25 tourist websites generated by Skift, reward pages that have the best experience in design, easy navigation, visual effects and easy to find information for the user wishing visit the country. Debbie Feldman, General Director of Turismo Chile, institution in charge of the international promotion, says that "the new website had many changes that have improved the Internet browsing experience for the user; in fact it helps to reflect the diversity of experiences that tourists can see in our country.

3 NEW HOTELS IN SANTIAGO: HOTEL LADERA & HOTEL MAGNOLIA HOTEL LADERA: Pedro de Valdivia Norte neighborhood, where Ladera Hotel is located, has the perfect mix between neighborhood and city life. It still has the roots of its surroundings, which for years had tranquility in the air and the opportunity to unwind Comfort, tranquility and design describe our 36 rooms. We think that resting should have no limits or interruptions unless you want for that reason our breakfast time has no restrictions at the end. Among our services you can find an excellent restaurant, spa, meeting room, outdoor swimming pool and parking. HOTEL MAGNOLIA: Magnolia is a new Boutique Hotel located in the historical Center District, close to Arts Museum. He has 42 Superior rooms and Junior Suite, a bar, a restaurant, a cafeteria, a fitness center and the wifi in the whole hotel. SPECIAL COMBINED PROGRAMS 2016/2017: Enjoy the following special offers that we have created with Alto Atacama, Vira Vira, The Singular Patagonia and The Singular Santiago. 1) ALTO ATACAMA & VIRA VIRA. 15% off - Valid from clients travelling until December, 15, Stay of minimum 3 nights in each hotels in all-inclusive. 2) ALTO ATACAMA & THE SINGULAR PATAGONIA. 15% off - Valid from clients travelling from September, 29 until May, 30, Stay of minimum 3 nights in each hotels in all-inclusive. 3) VIRA VIRA & THE SINGULAR PATAGONIA. 15% off - Valid from clients travelling from September, 29 until May, 30, Stay of minimum 3 nights in each hotels in all-inclusive. 4) THE SINGULAR PATAGONIA & VIÑA VIK. 15% off - Valid from clients travelling until from April, 30, Stay of minimum 3 nights in each hotels in all-inclusive. 5) THE SINGULAR SANTIAGO & THE SINGULAR PATAGONIA. Get one free night in the Singular Santiago with a minimum of stay of 3 nights in the Singular Patagonia, travelling from September, 29 until May, 30, ) ALTO ATACAMA. 25% off travelling until September 15, 2016 with a minimum of stay of 3 nights in all-inclusive.

4 OUTSTANDING PRODUCTS: CASA HIGUERAS - VALPARAISO Casa Higueras is pleased to announce the renovation of its interior decoration: lobby, restaurant and living and the hotel will celebrate its 10th anniversary in next December. On that occasion, enjoy the special program for the New Year's Eve 2016/ days and 2 nights (check-in on December 30 or December 31, check-out is January 1 or January 2, 2017). The program includes : 2 nights with breakfast, the entrance to sauna, Jacuzzi and outdoor pool, sparkling wine and chocolates dinner and New Year s Eve party with Open Bar until 3am, brunch on January 1st and walking-tour (Spanish / English) of Alegre and Concepción hills. PATAGONICO HOTEL PUERTO VARAS Patagonico Hotel in Puerto Varas offers a special program of 2 or 3 nights, valid until 28 December It includes: - The nights in selected room with buffet breakfast in the restaurant Alerce. - Welcome cocktail. - 1 dinner with chef suggestion, during the stay. - The entrance to the Spa Kalul, Jacuzzi, sauna, fitness center and the heated outdoor pool. - WiFi in the hotel. Conditions for children: For children under 10 years old (maximum of 2 children) the stay is free when sharing the same room as their parents. They enjoy the breakfast and the access to the swimming pool. Extras: Lunch or dinner of the chef, sparkling wine / chocolates in the room, massages.

5 NEWS FOR THE CUMBRES HOTELS *Hotel Cumbres Vitacura, opened in March 2016 is located in the business district of Santiago, modern and chic. This 5 * hotel has 230 rooms spread over 17 floors and an area of 25,000 m2. It is equipped with 9 meeting rooms, a business lounge, a lobby bar, a top-floor restaurant, swimming pool, barbecue, fitness center and underground parking. There are 3 categories of rooms: Cordillera Golf and Junior Suite. *Hotel Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama offers new tours: - Gastronomic Route in the desert: local wine tasting product on ancestral lands with typical gastronomy such as llama meat, vegetables and organic tubers in a magical landscape: at the feet of Lascar and Tutelar volcanoes. - Astronomical Tour from Monday to Sunday with expert guides (Spanish / English) and with 5 telescopes and 2 binoculars. - Yoga Class in the desert - Climbing of Lascar, Toco and Quimal volcanoes crossing the roads that were used by native peoples. *Hotel Cumbres Lastarria and its restaurant «Punto Ocho» presents its new spanish Chef, Marc Mateu-Alsina. The restaurant is located on the top floor and invites you to taste the Mediterranean flavors: olives, basil, cheese, meat, fish, seafood, fresh pasta etc... This relaxed location has a panoramic view, with open kitchen located in the center of the restaurant and offers two beautiful terraces with capacity of 115 people.