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What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Chile and returning from Argentina with LATAM Airlines ✔ Where you’ll stay Santiago, 4 H Best Western Premier Hotel Marina Las Condes Puerto Natales, 4 H Superior Hotel Remota Patagonia Lodge El Calafate, 4 H Sierra Nevada Hotel Buenos Aires, 4 H Kenton Palace ✔ 15 meals ✔ 7 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Challenging Day 1: UK to Santiago Depart the UK on your overnight flight. Day 2: Santiago D On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, commence your tour of vibrant Santiago. Set against the Andean peaks, this tour takes you to the city’s historic heart. Day 3: Santiago B Following breakfast, travel to Valparaiso, a colonial city 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. Continue to the coastal city of Vina Del Mar, a sharp contrast to neighbouring Valparaiso, known as the ‘Garden City’. 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. You will then disembark for a stroll towards the Serrano glacier along the shores of Tempanos Lagoon. Day 7: Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine B/L Considered the highlight of your trip, the National Park Torres del Paine is quite simply spectacular. Known for its soaring mountains, lakes, waterfalls and stunning blue icebergs. Following lunch, embark on a short hike to the Grey Lake to witness the many icebergs originating from the Grey Glacier. Day 8: Puerto Natales to El Calafate B Travel to Argentina, stopping for lunch en route. On arrival, you’ll be met and check-in to your hotel Day 9: El Calafate B The Perito Moreno Glacier is known locally as the 8th Wonder of the World is the planet’s 3rd largest reserve of fresh water and one of the continent’s last advancing glaciers. Your full day tour will leave you in awe of the glaciers unfathomable beauty. Calving icebergs the size of skyscrapers you may witness the glaciers signature movement as they slowly detach. Day 10: El Calafate B Enjoy the day at leisure to relax and unwind. Day 11: El Calafate to Buenos Aires B Following breakfast, fly to the vibrant city of Buenos Aires. Once settled, your evening is at leisure. Day 12: Buenos Aires B/D Enjoy a morning city tour commencing in the historic Plaza de Mayo. From here you will see the Casa Rosada government palace and its famous balcony where Eva Peron used to address the people. Continue to the colourful neighbourhood of La Boca with its famous street ‘Caminito’ whose architecture reflects the European influence of the late 19th century. In the evening marvel at a traditional tango, show whilst enjoying dinner. Day 13: Buenos Aires to the UK B Transfer for your overnight return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. What you’ll see  Visit colourful Valparaíso and the ‘Garden City’ of Viña del Mar  Embark on walks through the breathtaking Torres del Paine National Park  Sail past awe-inspiring glaciers in the Channel of Last Hope  Marvel at the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier Offering once in a lifetime experiences, this fascinating tour combines two of South Americas most famous cities, cosmopolitan Santiago and vibrant Buenos Aires with a fabulous sights of Patagonia. Torres del Paine Chile, Argentina & Patagonia THIS TOUR EXPLORE Departures & from prices Sep 24 £3,649 Mar 25 £3,699 Oct 24 £3,699 Apr 25 £3,899 Nov 24 £3,699 Sep 25 £3,799 Jan 25 £3,399 Oct 25 £3,799 Feb 25 £3,599 Nov 25 £3,799 • Lead-in price based on 7 Jan 25 • Tipping paid locally $24 pp per tour Extend your tour Buenos Aires city stay , 2 nights, 4 H B&B from £189 Iguaçu Falls experience*, 4 nights, B&B from £839 Pantanal eco-stay , 4 nights Full Board from £1,759 *One night in Buenos Aires is required. No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £779 Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights; accommodation, meals & excursions as per Group Tour PRIVATE TOURING FROM ONLY AN EXTRA £1,109 PP • AVAILABLE DAILY • 86  The Americas Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk