Escorted Tours 2023-24 1st Edition

Perito Moreno Glacier Day 1: UK to Santiago Depart the UK on your overnight flight, via São Paolo. Day 2: Santiago D On arrival in Chile, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon commence your tour of vibrant Santiago. Set against a spectacular backdrop of snow-covered Andean peaks this tour takes you to the city’s historic heart, visiting beautiful baroque buildings and the provincial Santa Lucia Hill where Spanish conquistadors founded the city in the 16th century. Day 3: Santiago B Following breakfast, today is a tale of two cities. Valparaiso is a colonial city presenting an excellent example of late 19th century urban and architectural development in Latin America, considered a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Enjoy a ride on a traditional cable car and delight in the outstanding colours of the cliff top homes, bohemian culture and outstanding sea views. Continue to the coastal city of Vina Del Mar, a sharp contrast to neighbouring Valparaiso, known as the ‘Garden City’, a fascinating and beautiful location where you will enjoy delightfully expansive parks, fabulous architecture and the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. There will be an opportunity to visit La Sebastiana museum at an additional fee, famous for inspiring the Chilean Poet Pablo Neruda. Day 4: Santiago B Today is at leisure for you to relax or explore. Day 5: Santiago to Puerto Natales B Following breakfast, fly to Punta Arenas. On arrival, enjoy a tour of this small isolated city. Continue to Puerto Natales, a quaint town situated on the shores of the Sound of Ultima Espernza. Check-in to your hotel, then the rest of the day is at leisure. Day 6: Puerto Natales B/L Today you will board a ship to sail the Channel of Last Hope, marvel at the awe-inspiring glaciers which sharply pierce the ocean from the southern continental ice field. Enjoy the stunning views as you sail past the famous Heritage Building, a slaughterhouse dating back to 1913 before continuing through the Senorat canal. Hopefully, you will catch sight of the Magellan Dolphins, frequent visitors to this area and possibly as a Tour highlights ✔ Visit the colourful city of Valparaíso ✔ Explore the ‘Garden City’ of Viña del Mar with a cable car ride ✔ Enjoy fascinating city tours of Santiago and Buenos Aires ✔ Embark on breathtaking walks through Torres del Paine National Park ✔ Sail past awe-inspiring glaciers as you cruise along the Channel of Last Hope ✔ Marvel at the glacier-studded expanse of the Grey Lake and the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier ✔ Witness Casa Rosada government palace and its famous balcony Chile, Argentina & Patagonia Our fascinating tour offers a fabulous insight to Patagonia, combining two of South Americas most famous cities, cosmopolitan Santiago with the elegant and vibrant Buenos Aires. Travel through the delightful colonial city of Valparaiso and the contrasting city of ‘the Garden city’ Vina del Mar. Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience of sailing through magnificent glaciers, possibly spotting dolphins and seals and delight at the dominance of the stunning icebergs. Punta Arenas Puerto Natales Torres del Paine El Calafate Buenos Aires Santiago < <  Chile Patagonia Argentina  Coach Air Nights 2 3 2 3 3 P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £1,099 South America 108 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details