Chile. Chile. Great wines, breathtaking landscapes. Talk to us, the locals! SANTIAGO STOPOVER

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1 Great wines, breathtaking landscapes s long and narrow territory on the south western side of South America, stretches for 4,200 km between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. has a land area of 756,096 square km on the South American continent and another 125,000 square km in Antarctica. San Felix, San Ambrosio, Salas y Gomez, Easter Island, Juan Fernandez Island, and Diego Ramirez Islands are also part of the national territory. The Northern region The north of is a landscape of solitary beaches, vast deserts and enormous, perfectly conical volcanoes, with picturesque Andean villages, ruins of Precolumbian cultures and abandoned mining towns. The Atacama Desert, once a booming region for the extraction of nitrate, is today only a collection of ghost towns. However another mineral, copper - s national treasure, continues to draw people to this arid area. The Central Region The fertile central valley, pinched between the Andes and the Cordillera de la Costa (coastal range), is the agricultural heart of, while the capital Santiago, home to over 5 million people, is far and away the economic and cultural heart of the nation. Santiago, with its European elegance and modern, innovative architecture is, at most, a two-hour drive from the coast and surrounded by the picturesque valleys that produce some of the world s leading wines. Valparaiso, the country s main port, features steep streets set amongst rising hills and the neighbouring beachside city of Viña del Mar are located only a couple of hours away. valparaiso delight CH08 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT Hotel Atkinson Casa Higueras Hotel SANTIAGO STOPOVER 3 days / 2 nights The capital of is a city of contrasts ranging from the traditional old world to the civic and commercial district of a modern city. Santiago is a cosmopolitan city, clean, secure and only one hour from the Pacific Ocean and the ski fields. 2 nights accommodation at selected hotel with breakfast Half day city tour Return airport transfers. HOTELS IN SANTIAGO Plaza del Bosque Suites 5* Ritz Carlton 5* Neruda Hotel 4* (Las Condes) (Las Condes) (Providencia) The South and Lake District The lush territory south of Biobio River was the home of the Mapuche Indians who successfully resisted the Spanish conquest for 300 years. This region, the Lakes district is home to many National Parks. Colourful Puerto Montt, adorned with picturesque markets, is a base for many navigation excursions. Puerto Varas, on the border of Lake Llanquihue, faces the Osorno Volcano, and is one of the cities en-route to the famous lake crossing to Bariloche. Patagonia This area offers one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world with untouched forests, snow capped mountains, Andean volcanoes and further inwards, torrential rivers flowing through valleys majestically into the plains of the pampas. Valparaiso Delight 2 days / 1 night Situated about 120 km northwest of Santiago, Valparaiso is the second largest city in. Declared a World Heritage Site in 2003 due to its historical importance, natural beauty, and original architecture dating back to A beautiful port town that travellers can enjoy arriving from the many cruises coming from Patagonia. Arrival transfer at Valparaiso port 1 night accommodation at selected hotel including breakfast Regular city tour of Valparaiso & Viña del Mar, and transfer to Santiago airport/hotel. Atton Hotel El Bosque 4* Le Reve Hotel 4* Eurotel 3* (Las Condes) (Providencia) (Providencia) SANTIAGO STOPOVER CH01 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS Eurotel el Bosque Santiago Plaza Le Reve Boutique Hotel Neruda Atton El Bosque Plaza San Francisco The Ritz Carlton Plaza del Bosque Grand Hyatt Regency * Seasonal surcharges apply Santiago 24 Talk to us, the locals!

2 Arica Iquique Antofagasta Atacama Desert CHILE ATACAMA DESERT The Atacama may be the driest desert in the world but it is rich in landscapes, unique formations and an unparalleled sense of mystery. National parks filled with a diverse range of wildlife as well as geyser fields, salt flats, canyons, geological formations, Inca ruins, adobe houses and archaeological museums are just some of the attractions to be found here. LODGES For an unforgettable experience, discover this northern region with one of our Atacama lodge packages complete with meals and excursions. Awasi Lodge This new boutique lodge offers an exceptional level of service and detail for lodging in the middle of this great desert. With only 8 suites, each with private patios, sitting rooms and sundeck as well as a bathroom that allows for open air showers. Packages include full board and comprehensive excursions with private guides. TIERRA ATACAMA A boutique property located on the edge of town with 32 rooms decorated in an elegant minimalist style. Guests can choose from a wide range of walking and hiking, 4WD, horseback and culture based excursions. Please contact us for comprehensive package details. EXPLORA IN ATACAMA PACKAGE Tatio geysers The Explora range of hotels offer the ultimate in luxury accommodation in some of the most remote locations in, as well as an excursion program to suit the most adventurous of travellers. The San Pedro option is no exception, offering packages with full board (including drinks), daily excursions to nearby attractions (with groups no larger than 10) and activities such as horse riding, trekking, and cycling and return transfers from Calama. ATACAMA DESERT Prices from CH05 EXPLORA EN ATACAMA 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS DAYS / 4 NIGHTS AWASI LODGE 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS DAYS / 4 NIGHTS TIERRA ATACAMA 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS DAYS / 4 NIGHTS EASTER ISLAND Known as Rapa Nui to the natives, this is one of the most isolated places on earth, located 3,600 km west of mainland. Best known for the mysterious moais, these statues of up to 21 metres high and 100 tonnes in weight were hewn from volcanic stone and erected by the hundreds along the shoreline. These mysterious idols, along with the friendly locals, the wonderful landscape and volcanoes make this a destination not to be missed. EASTER ISLAND STOPOVER Day 1: On arrival at Mataveri Airport, transfer to hotel. Day 2: (B) Half day tour to visit Tahai Temple, Rano Kao volcano, Orongo ceremonial village. Half day tour to Puna Pao quarry, Akivi Temple and Te Pahu caves. Day 3: (B, L) Full day tour to visit the local crafts market, the south coast of the island Vaihu, Ankahanga, Tongariki temples, Rano Raraku quarry, Te Pito Kura, Nau Nau Temples and Anakena beach. Day 4: (B) Transfer from hotel to airport. 3 nights accommodation at selected hotel Excursions as per itinerary led by bilingual guide Return airport transfers Meals as per itinerary (B) breakfast, (L) lunch. 2, 3, 5, 6 day packages also available Easter island stopover CH08 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS Manutara Hotel Iorana Hotel Altiplanico Hotel HOTELS IN EASTER ISLAND San Bernardo Talcahuano Concepcion Puerto Montt Torres Del Paine National Park Punta Arenas Manutara Hotel 3* Iorana Hotel 3* superior Altiplanico Hotel (4* Ocean front) Santiago Chillán Temuco Puerto Natales Tierra del Fuego The tailor made specialists 25

3 Great wines, breathtaking landscapes THE LAKES REGION LAKES CROSSING 5 days / 4 nights Express Full day Crossing also available at certain times of the year. Snow-capped volcanoes, virgin forests, magnificent lakes, hot springs and rivers make up this famous crossing from the capital of the lake district in, Puerto Montt to the picturesque town of Bariloche. Tour can be done in reverse to start in Bariloche. Day 1: PUERTO MONTT: On arrival, transfer to hotel. City tour including Plaza de Armas and the handicrafts market at Angelmo. Day 2: PUERTO MONTT PEULLA (B, D) Begin Lakes Crossing from Puerto Montt and stay overnight in Peulla. Day 3: PEULLA BARILOCHE (B) Continue by bus and boat to Bariloche, Argentina. Day 4: BARILOCHE (B) Scenic tour of Bariloche. Day 5: BARILOCHE (B) Transfer to Bariloche airport. 4 nights accommodation at selected hotels Transport by bus & boat Bilingual guides Return airport transfers Meals as per itinerary (B) breakfast. lakes crossing CH10 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS Tourist class hotels First class hotels Patagonian Forest Lodge - Hotel Baobab 3 day / 2 nights Huilo Huilo reserve in the heart of the Patagonian forest is considered one of the top 20 most important biological regions in the world. For the most unique experience exploring the forest, stay at Hotel Baobab, a seven storey structure that rises high into the tree tops and offers spectacular views. The all inclusive packages include all meals, open bar, a choice of daily excursions including a visit to the Huilo Huilo waterfall as well as transfers to and from Valdivia or Temuco. Transfers to/from Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas All meals included Excursions with bilingual guide House wines with meals. bao bab hotel CH13 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHT DAYS / 3 NIGHTS CATAMARANES DEL SUR These programs are designed to allow you to discover the wonders of Aysen (northern Patagonia) a richly varied, stunning landscape with exotic wilderness, glaciers, rivers, lakes and ice formations in style and comfort. Using a combination of the deluxe Loberias del Sur Hotel with views of Puerto Chacabuco Bay and a range of excursions navigating the nearby Patagonian channels aboard modern catamarans, you can enjoy the extreme landscapes of this area in a relaxed atmosphere. SAN RAFAEL PACKAGE The San Rafael Glacier is one of the main attractions of the northern Patagonian ice field; one of the fastest-moving glaciers in the world that falls from an altitude near 3,000 metres down to sea level. This package bases itself in Puerto Chacabuco and the highlight is an expedition to this impressive iceberg. Day 1: (D) Transfer from Balmaceda airport to hotel in Puerto Chacabuco. Welcome dinner. Day 2: (B,L,D) Full day navigation to San Rafael Lagoon, including zodiac excursion closer to the glacier. Day 3: (B,L,D) Excursion to Aiken del Sur private reserve, home to Lake Riesco, and a number of trails to explore the diverse range of native fauna and local birds such as local birds such as the chucao and hueta. Day 4: (B) Transfer to Balmaceda. 3 nights accommodation at Loberias del Sur Hotel Meals as per itinerary (B,L,D) Excursions led by bilingual guides Open bar on board catamaran* Return transfers Balmaceda airport to hotel in Puerto Chacabuco. 26 Talk to us, the locals!

4 CHILE catamaranes del sur CH13 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS Prices per person M/N EVANGELISTAS Adventure cruise M/N Evangelistas (formerly the Magallanes) is a cargo and passenger ferryboat departing from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales and vice versa. This adventure cruise travels approximately 1800km through channels, gulfs, inlets and fjords. Navigation is calm and easy except when crossing the Golfo de Penas, which varies according to weather conditions. This ferry operates from September through April and departures may vary depending on weather conditions. Puerto Montt Puerto Natales departs Fridays. Day 1: Admire the scenery as you sail past Calbuco, Reloncavi Bay and Ancud and Corcovado gulfs. Detailed welcome and tour of the vessel and introductory lectures and films by qualified staff. Day 2: Observe the seal colonies and cormorants as you navigate through the North and South Perez Channels and continue past Brieva strait. Varied lectures on local fauna and cultures as well as evening entertainment. Day 3: Sail into the Messier Channel and disembark at Puerto Eden. You will continue with some glacier spotting and through Abismo Strait and Concepcion Channel. Day 4: Travel through the picturesque White Channel past the Ultima Ezperanza Fjord before disembarking at Puerto Natales. Includes 3 nights shared accommodation All meals onboard (B,L,D) Excursions and lectures led by bilingual guides. This tour can be conducted in reverse from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt which departs on Tuesdays. At certain times during the year the Evangelistas will be replaced with the sister ship M/N Eden for this voyage. M/N EVangelistas - Adventure Cruise TRIPL QUAD CH12 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS NOV 10 MAR 11 CABINA AAA CABINA AA * CABINA A * CABINA C * Puerto Montt Puerto Natales: Friday departures. Puerto Natales Puerto Montt: Tuesday departures. * Cabina AA, A & C are based on quadruple share cabins. SKORPIOS II - NORTHERN ICEFIELDS & SAN RAFAEL GLACIER CRUISE 6 days / 5 nights Departs Saturdays The Skorpios II is a first class vessel with a capacity of 140 passengers across 5 decks offering personalized attention, world class meals, open bar, and educational information. The Classic Route travel southwards to San Rafael from Puerto Montt, sailing through unforgettable channels and fjords, past archipelagos and pristine landscapes of glaciers and forests. The tailor made specialists 27

5 Great wines, breathtaking landscapes Day 1: Depart Puerto Montt towards the archipelago of LLanquihue past calbuco, Ancud and o. Day 2: Sail through the Morelada and Ferronave Canals before arriving at Puerto Aguirre for a visit of this fishing town. Continue sailing through canals towards San Rafael. Day 3: Navigate the San Rafael inlet before reaching the lagoon that is home to famed ice formation Day 4: Begin your return saiiing northbound hrs. Berth at the Quitralco pier. After breakfast, passengers can take hotspring baths were the water temperature is at 32ºC and 30ºC, in covered and outside pools. If the weather allows to, boat excursions in motorboats through the inside of the fjord hrs. Sail towards Chiloe, navigating through the Moraleda and Perez Norte channels. Day 5: hrs. Corcovado Gulf crossing. Continue to sail through the oriental coast of the Chiloe island, Yal channel and Castro stream.ail towards Puerto Montt. Farewell party, Captain s dinner dance. Day 6: hrs. Docked at the Skorpios Terminal pier in Puerto Montt hrs. Breakfast, and disembarkation. ** Itinerary may vary due to weather conditions.includes 6 nights accommodation (cabin with private facilities) All meals including beverages Excursions with bilingual guides Return airport transfers from Puerto Montt. HOSTERIA TORRES Located close to both the Paine Towers and the Paine Horns, this hotel offers fantastic views and is an ideal starting point for a range of excursions within the national park. Hosteria Torres offers 3, 4 and 7 night programs including transfers, full board and a varied excursion menu featuring hiking and walking tours, vehicle excursions and horseriding expeditions. PATAGONIA CAMP This luxury camp offers a new way to experience this beautiful setting with 18 yurts-comfortable and spacious tent domes set amongst Lago Toro and facing the majestic Paine massif. The independent domes are finely furnished, have private facilities and are connected by a series of elevated walkways to the restaurant bar and lounge. Choose from 5 or 4 days all inclusive programs with a number of excursions. Skorpios III 6 day cruise sailing southwards from Punta Arenas/Puerto Natales. skorpios II Ex Puerto Montt HOTEL sat dep CH11 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEC - FEB OTHER DATES * Rates are based standard room in Atenas deck cabin. Other room and cabin categories are available. * Contact us for additional tours or tripe share prices TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK South America s most famous park and a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Torres del Paine is best recognized for its magnificent central massif, sculpted by glaciers into the unmistakable cuernos (horns) and torres (towers). Rising from the sea to over 11,000 feet, these granite spires are truly impressive. Varied and abundant wildlife including guanacos and dozens of bird species roam here, making this Patagonia s top adventure travel destination. EXPLORA PATAGONIA Strategically set on the shore of Lake Pehoe, Explora s Hotel Salto Chico is the premium option inside Torres del Paine national park. Explora offers refined comfort in an unparalleled location, the 30 rooms face either the Paine massif or the Salto Chico waterfall. Select from 21 different excursions, indulge with gourmet meals and fine wines and relax at the open-air Jacuzzi or heated indoor pool. Packages have 4 night minimum stays and specific entry days. Please contact us for details. 28 Talk to us, the locals!

6 CHILE Grey Lake, Torres del Paine N.P. torres de paine Prices from CH05 HOSTERIA TORRES 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS PATAGONIA CAMP 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS (Sat or Wed) EXPLORA EN PATAGONIA 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS Contact us for prices for season ARAUCANO GLACIER DISTRICT 8 Days / 7 Nights Operates October - April. Tour may be reversed to start/finish in El Calafate. Day 1: PUNTA ARENAS On arrival at airport, transfer to hotel. Day 2: PUNTA ARENAS PUERTO NATALES (B) Early morning transfer to bus terminal for a 3 hour journey to Puerto Natales and transfer to hotel. Day 3: TORRES DEL PAINE (B, L) Full day visit to Torres del Paine National Park including Milodon Caves and Grey Lake. Drop off at a Hosteria inside the national park. Day 4: TORRES DEL PAINE (B) Free day to explore Torres del Paine. Day 5: TORRES DEL PAINE - EL CALAFATE (B) Transfer from Torres del Paine to El Calafate. Day 6: UPSALA AND ONELLI GLACIERS (B) Full day excursion across the Lago Argentino up to the Upsala and Onelli glaciers to admire the beauty of the icebergs floating on the lake. Day 7: PERITO MORENO GLACIER - EL CALAFATE (B) Full day bus tour to the famed Perito Moreno Glacier. (Optional mini-trekking on the glacier available.) Day 8: EL CALAFATE (B) Transfer to to airport. 7 nights accommodation Excursions as specified Return airport transfers Meals as indicated (B, L). (*Please note that tours may be rescheduled due to weather conditions.) ARucano glacier disctrict prices from CH17 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS Tourist class hotels First class hotels Operates Oct Apr 2012 Contact us for prices for season Stella AUSTRALIS & VIA AUSTRALIS The sister ships Stella and Via Australis offer an unparalleled cruise experience through the southernmost channels of the continent. Sail through the Magellan Straits and Beagle Channel observing fjords, bays, glaciers and islands between the an city of Punta Arenas and the Argentine city of Ushuaia. Operating between October and April each year, these cruises take you as far as the mythical Cape Horn, the last headland before crossing to Antarctica. The ships are First class vessels, all cabins are equipped with private facilities and panoramic windows across a number of deck categories. Cruise includes all meals aboard and access to onboard facilities: lounges, library, games rooms and viewing bridge. stella Australis Punta Arenas to Ushuaia Departs Saturdays 4 nights Ushuaia Punta Arenas Departs Wednesdays 3 nights Via Australis Punta Arenas to Ushuaia Departs tuesdays 4 nights Ushuaia Punta Arenas Departs Saturdays 3 nights 7 night return cruise from Punta Arenas Ushuaia Punta Arenas. stella australis & via australis Prices from Price per person CH15 PUNTA ARENAS USHUAIA (4 Nights) Dep SAT & TUE LOW HIGH SINGLE B CABIN A CABIN AA CABIN AAA CABIN USHUAIA PUNTA ARENAS (3 Nights) Dep WED & SAT LOW HIGH B CABIN A CABIN AA CABIN AAA CABIN HIGH SEASON JAN 15 - MAR 12 LOW SEASON 16 MAR - APR 12, SEP - OCT 12 * Surcharges apply for Christmas & New Year season The tailor made specialists 29