GROUP TRAVEL SAE 2256

PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

DRIVING THE USD 4760.- EUR 3956.-

Surplus single occupancy PANAMERICAN HIGHWAY USD 1455.- EUR 1219.-

SET DEPARTURE - BOLIVIA (Northbound) FOR 2022

incl. 11 days self-drive and FULLBOARD February 26 - March 17 20 days – 19 nights FULLBOARD

Imagine a tour of spectacular landscapes. A tour that takes you to the wonders of Chile and Other dates for private groups upon request Bolivia through the Panamerican Highway and beyond the Carretera Austral, which offers independence and adventure. You drive a 4-wheel drive or a motorcycle on roads and to sites of INCLUDED SERVICES ✓National Flights ( – Punta Arenas; which one can only dream. Enjoy the taste of the authentic Pacific coast, your own way, with a Punta Arenas–; Uyuni–La Paz) guided expedition of superlatives in the prepared 4x4 off-road vehicle with a safety ✓19 Overnights in selected 3 - 4 Star Hotels accompanying vehicle throughout the trip. Also, enjoy your adventure driving the most modern including breakfast. E-Bikes through the Uyuni Salt Lake and ist deserts. ✓FULLBOARD; that means, lunch in special locations and dinner mostly at the hotels everyday The Panamerican Highway is the largest road in the world. It can be driven from northern ✓Transfers from/to airports according to program Alaska down to the southern part of Chile in the Patagonia. And our tour will start precisely ✓Private bus for excursions as described here. there, in the Patagonia. You will start flying to Punta Arenas and then visiting the Torres del ✓4x4 support car with mechanic and driver Paine Glacier, one of the most impressive places in South America. Our next fascinating spot will ✓Excursions and visit as described above, highlighting: be the lake Region, that we will visit after arriving in Puerto Montt. Drive your way north to o Package Santiago, Valparais,o and Viña del Mar, where you will see more green areas, even the o City tour in Santiago, Santa Cruz, Valdivia production of wine grapes for the best Latin American wines. Once in northern Chile, you will o Excursion to Viña del Mar and Valparaiso o live the fascinating world of the Atacama Desert, a hard challenging drive with a beautiful Excursion to Colchagua Valle o Excursion to the Lake Region in Chile reward: the natural environment with amazing colours. You will continue being fascinated o Excursion to Torres del Paine driving to Bolivia. Once there, you will get familiar with your E-bike and will start driving o San Pedro – Uyuni package through deserts, lagoons of different colours, sleeping in salt hotels and driving at endless roads o City tour in La Paz o on the largest Salt Lake of the World. Your tour ends in La Paz. However, you will visit previously Lake Titicaca package ✓Entrance fees for museums and/or natl. parks the Lake Titicaca and cruise it on a hydrofoil. We offer you the once in a lifetime tour that you ✓English speaking guide for the excursions will never forget. Come and live your adventure in South America. ✓Insolvency Insurance NOT INCLUDED DAY 1 (Saturday, February 26) ARRIVAL SANTIAGO DE CHILE – PUNTA ARENAS ▪ International flights. Flight from home to Santiago. At your arrival at the international airport of Santiago, reception ▪ 4x4 Car rental or motorcycles incl. insurance ▪ through our representative who will take you to your hotel. Registration at the chosen Hotel Gasoline/diesel for the rented vehicles ▪ Tips for guides and drivers and short break. The rest of the day is at leisure for private activities. Dinner at the hotel. (D) ▪ Services or excursions not mentioned in the DAY 2 (Sunday, February 27) SANTIAGO - PUERTO NATALES - TORRES DEL PAINE programm as included Breakfast at the hotel. On time drive to the Airport in Santiago for your flight to the Patagonia. ▪ Insurance ▪ Arrival at Punta Arenas airport and reception through our partner. Departure towards the city Drinks and personal expenses of Puerto Natales, a city in Chilean Patagonia. It is the capital of both the commune of Natales and the province of Última Esperanza, one of the four provinces that make up the Magallanes and Antartica Chilena Region in the southernmost part of Chile. The first European to discover the area where the city is located was Juan Ladrillero, a Spanish explorer who was looking for the Strait of Magellan's western passage in 1557. The city was later settled by European immigrants, primarily Germans, British, including English, Welsh and Scots, Croats, Greeks, Italians and Spaniards. Dinner and accommodation. (B) (L) (D) DAY 3 (Monday, February 28) PUERTO NATALES – TORRES DEL PAINE Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards Torres del Paine. The first stop will be the millenary Milodón cave, a huge natural accident of incalculable anthropological value where the original Patagonian man lived and the Milodón, an extinct herbivorous animal. After 30 minutes of excursion and 36 km of route, there will be the second stop: Cerro Castillo, where passengers can enjoy a coffee along a wonderful view. A preamble to arrive at Torres del Paine National Park in the area of Laguna Amarga, a true spectacle in which specimens of red foxes and

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condors usually accompany the beautiful panoramic views of the Paine massif. Time for a break with box lunches. What comes next is even more overwhelming. Following on the route you can see the lakes Nordenskjold and Pehoé, accompanied by groups of guanacos and ñandúes. The trail continues with a 10-minute walk, where it is possible to discover the beautiful Salto Grande to continue along the front of the imposing horns towards the sector of Lake Gray. During the afternoon, the excursion continues to the glacier sector, where you will stop for approximately 1 ½ hours and a beautiful hike through the forests of Lenga and the impressive ice floes of the Gray Glacier. Dinner and accommodation. (B) (L) (D) DAY 4 (Tuesday, March 1) PUERTO NATALES– PUNTA ARENAS - PUERTO MONTT- Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport of Punta Arenas, to embark your flight to Puerto Montt. Founded as late as 1853 during the German colonization of southern Chile, Puerto Montt soon outgrew older neighbouring cities due to its strategic position at the southern end of the Chilean Central Valley being a gateway city into Chiloé Archipelago, Llanquihue and Nahuel Huapi lakes and Western Patagonia. Upon reception at the airport, transfer to your hotel in the neighbouring Puerto Varas. Accomodation and free time until dinner. (B) (L) (D) DAY 5 (Wednesday, March 2) PUERTO VARAS – PEULLA – PUERTO VARAS Breakfast at the hotel. On this day we will go on a trip to Peulla, where we will sail through the wonderful Lake Todos los Santos, visit the world-famous Petrohué River jumps and visit Peulla, a small ecological village of 120 inhabitants that is part of the famous tourist circuit Cruce Andino®. Once visited the Petrohué River Jumps, we will sail for almost two hours the Todos los Santos Lake, watching the , Puntiagudo and volcanoes. In Peulla you can not miss the opportunity to do some adventure tours such as canopy, horseback riding, fishing trips, jet boat trips and 4x4 safari offered in this paradise of nature (optional tours. Please contact us for booking). Lunch at Peulla. Return to Puerto Varas. Dinner and accommodation. (B) (L) (D) DAY 6 (Thursday, March 3) PUERTO VARAS – CHILOE ISLAND – PUERTO VARAS Breakfast at the hotel. We will enjoy this full day excursion, which will allow us to visit the northern part of the Island of Chiloé. After navigating the Chacao Channel for 30 minutes, obs erving a great variety of birds, we will arrive at the town of Chacao, to visit its Main Square and Church. We will take direction to Dalcahue, where we will stop 1 hour in the sector of the coast for hike and visit of Artisan Market, Museum and Church. By coastal route Llao Llau we will continue our trip to Castro, with time for lunch. We will continue to visit palafitos of Gamboas River, the square and its church. Then visit the last church of our tour in a town called Nercón. Return to Puerto Varas. Dinner and Accommodation. (B) (L) (D) DAY 7 (Friday, March 04) PUERTO VARAS - VALDIVIA (Total self-drive: 197 km) After breakfast, you and your party will receive a rental car and get familiar with it. Then, you set off from Puerto Varas in 4x4 and take the South Pan-American Highway towards Valdivia. (197km, 2h 23m). En route we can appreciate the beautiful landscape and some natural attractions, as well as visit the City of Osorno. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel in Valdivia. The city of Valdivia and the Chiloé Archipelago were once the two southernmost outliers of the Spanish Empire. From 1645 to 1740 the city depended directly on the Viceroyalty of Peru, which financed the building of the Valdivian fort system that turned Valdivia into one of the most fortified cities of the New World. In the second half of the 19th century, Valdivia was the port of entry for German immigrants who settled in the city and surrounding areas. German immigrants and their descendants formed their social club „Club Alemán“, which after World War II changed names to Club la Unión. The brewing industry is a symbol of the area and another important part of the local economy with Kunstmann, the most famous brewery in Valdivia. Beer, along with cold cut meat and sausages, is part of the city's German heritage.

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After a small break, we will go for lunch at a local restaurant and afterwards, we will visit some attractions of the city such as the river market, Fuerte Niebla, Cerveceria Kunstmann, Bahia Corral. Dinner and Overnight. (B) (L) (D) DAY 8 (Saturday, March 5) VALDIVIA - CONCEPCION (Total self-drive: 552 km) Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel in the morning to take the Panamericana 5 south towards the city of Pucón (154km, 2h 08m). Pucón is on the eastern shore of Lake , and Villarrica volcano is located roughly 17 km to the south. Lunch at local restaurant. During the trip we will see several natural attractions. We will continue to Concepción (398km, 4h 27m), arriving there late in the afternoon. Time to relax or to visit some of the attractions nearby. Dinner at the hotel and accommodation (B) (L) (D) DAY 09 (Sunday, March 6) CONCEPCION –SANTA CRUZ -SANTIAGO (Total self-drive: 578 km) Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel in the morning to take the northern route towards Santiago. After driving 380km, 4h 27m, we will reach our first destination. We will visit the town of Santa Cruz and we will go to one of the vineyards to enjoy a lunch. We will then continue this adventure towards the city of Santiago. (198km, 2h 54m), driving through the Colchagua Valley. We will pass through fields, meadows and numerous agricultural plantations. During the trip we will visit several localities. You will also appreciate the difference between the north & south of Chile. Dinner at the hotel. (B) (L) (D) DAY 10 (Monday, March 7) SANTIAGO (Total self-drive: 0 km) Breakfast at the hotel. We invite you to visit the capital of Chile, Santiago, a cosmopolitan and vibrant city that combines tradition and modernity perfectly. Along with our guide we will know the origin of the city, visiting emblematic places like the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Post Office and the Municipality of Santiago. Our tour continues through the Palace of La Moneda, seat of government, then walk through some of the most traditional streets and neighborhoods of the historic center. Another visit with history will be to Santa Lucía hill, called Huelén by the natives, an urban oasis in the middle of the city center. Later we will head towards the east side of the capital, visiting the financial heart of Las Condes where we will see modern buildings, imposing glass towers and works of outstanding national architects, especially in the sector denominated "Sanhattan", almost to the bank of Mapocho River. Lunch. Free afternoon. Around 19:30 we will meet in the lobby of the hotel to delight us with a dinner show, to the restaurant Bali Hai. (B) (L) (D) DAY 11 (Tuesday, March 8) SANTIAGO - CASABLANCA – VIÑA - VALPARAISO (No self-drive) Breakfast at the hotel. On this day we will take part on one excursion to the Valley of Casablanca (wine-growing area), Viña del Mar & Valparaíso, main port of the country and city chosen by the poet Pablo Neruda to spend his days of melancholy. We will go for a walk searching for this glorious past of the Latin American literature. Afterwards, following the coast towards the north of the bay, you arrive to the city of Viña del Mar, the most popular relax-center in the region. Known as the "Garden City" for its well-kept parks and the well-known flower clock., the tour considers a visit of its beaches, the Casino and its main avenues. Lunch at local restaurant. Return to Santiago and free time for private activities or shopping. Dinner at the hotel and Accommodation. (B) (L) (D) DAY 12 (Wednesday, March 9) SANTIAGO– COPIAPO (Total self-drive: 806 km) Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Santiago towards the city of Copiapó, (806km, 8h 26m). Driving on the Pan American 5 North, we will visit during this trip some localities that are in the vicinity of the Pan American and enjoy the landscape. Lunch in local restaurant. We will continue with the route towards north. Copiapo belongs to the (Chilean III Región). The region occupies the southern portion of the Atacama Desert. Arrival at the hotel and dinner (B) (L) (D)

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DAY 13 (Thursday, March 10) COPIAPO– SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA (Total selfdrive: 833 km) Breakfast at the hotel. We head to the San Pedro de Atacama (833km, 9h 08m). You will drive trough an enchanted region, with diverse climate areas. On the way, we will do several stops in order to enjoy the natural wonders of this regions. Also, we will stop in one place to have lunch. Arrival in San Pedro de Atacama, the capital city of this Region late afternoon. Check-in at the hotel and dinner. In this locality we will be touring its natural attractions for a few days. Overnight (B) (L) (D) DAY 14 (Friday, March 11) SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA (Total self-drive: 0 km) Breakfast at the hotel. On this occasion we will visit on a private bus, the great Salar de Atacama in the National Reserve Los Flamencos where we can enjoy its immensity surrounded by its fauna in the Laguna Chaxa and surroundings among the flamingos that with their beauty prove to be the main attraction of the salt lake. Then we will take the road to the plateau to visit the Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons at 4,200 m.s.n.m at the base of the volcanoes of the . Through their paths, we delight in the nature of a landscape of contrasts. Next, we will enjoy the lunch in the town of Socaire, locality that stands out for its traditional gastronomy. Finally, before returning we will visit the village of Toconao, its bell tower and church of San Lucas, both national monuments since 1951. In the afternoon we will visit the interior of the Salar de Atacama with the Cejar Lagoon. Its waters with great salt content have a great floating effect which makes the bath a relaxing and fun experience. Everything is complemented by the beautiful landscape of turquoise waters, volcanoes and the grandeur of the salar. Then we will visit Ojos del Salar, two freshwater wells in the middle of the desert and finally in Tebinquinche lagoon we will enjoy the sunset. That will give be a great spectacle to our eyes, an unforgettable experience. Return to the hotel, dinner and Accommodation. Today we will be returning the 4x4 vehicles. (B) (L) (D) DAY 15 (Saturday, March 12) SAN PEDRO ATACAMA - LAGUNA DE COLORES – LOS FLAMENCOS (E-bike-Tour: 46 km – 28 miles) Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will be more active than ever, because you will start your next adventure driving an E-Bike. First of all, our driver will take you before dawn to Hito Cajón, the border between Bolivia and Chile. You will carry out migration and customs formalities. Once on bolivian territory, departure to Eduardo Abaroa Reserve National Park. Visit Laguna Honda, Charcota, Siloli Desert, Stone Tree, Laguna Colorada with geysers and hot springs, Dali Desert and Laguna Verde. Continue to Los Flamencos Ecolodge. After the accommodation and a short break, you will get your E-Bike. Our personnel will start with an explanation of the qualities of the E-bikes and their handling as well as tips for the tour. The guide will tell you the route to be defined according to weather conditions of the day. Since the distances are relatively large, the route to be covered is defined by the group according to the suggestion of the tour guide. Drive along the shores of the lagoon where you can see the three species of flamingos just a few meters away. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. (B) (L) (D) DAY 16 (Sunday, March 13) LOS FLAMENCOS – LAGUNAS – COQUESA (E-bike-tour: 45 km – 28 miles) After breakfast at 8.00 am, we leave the hotel hitting north. The journey continues to the municipality of San Juan, with natural views of volcano Ollague (active), and visit of the "comunarios". Finally, towards the Uyuni Saltflats and island of Incahuasi, whose translation of Quechua is "House of the Inca". The island is completely surrounded by the huge salt surface of the Uyuni Salt Flat and its relief is steep. It contains a large number of giant cacti (Echinopsis atacamensis), which can reach more than 10 meters high. Afterwards, start driving the E-bikes into the Salar with paradisiac landscapes. We continue our journey towards Coquesa at the foot of the Thunupa volcano. (B) (L) (D)

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DAY 17 (Monday, March 14) COQUESA - COLCHANI (E-bike-tour: 37 km – 23 miles) After breakfast, we will visit the island of Sajchilla with thousand years old cacti, an unexplored place. After a short break, visit the Museum of the Chantani mummies and stone forms. Our guide will look for the ideal place to enjoy a typical community lunch called "ajtapi", aymara word for picnic. After lunch we continue to the Salt Hotel near Colchani. Registration and free time for private activities. At the end of the afternoon, we find the ideal place to watch the sunset, accompanied by a cocktail as welcome drink. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. (B) (L) (D) DAY 18 (Tuesday, March 15) COLCHANI - UYUNI SALT LAKE – UYUNI (E-bike-tour: 38 km – 23 miles) After breakfast, we will continue to the indigenous village of Colchani, where we will see the elaboration of iodized salt in its rustic form. You will then enter the white desert in its fullness with typical extraction landscapes like pyramids of salt, salt eyes and the first hotel built entirely from salt, which is now a local museum. After lunch at the Salt Hotel, we will continue to Uyuni, the largest city at the shores of the Salt Lake. On the way, we will see the train cemetery, one of the most interesting spots near the city. Registration at the chosen Hotel and rest of the day at leisure for private activities. Dinner at the Hotel and overnight. (B) (L) (D) DAY 19 (Wednesday, March 16) UYUNI – HUATAJATA After breakfast, we will take you to the Uyuni airport in order to get your flight to La Paz, the largest city in Bolivia and seat of government. Arrival at the La Paz International Airport and drive to Huatajata, a small community at the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable Lake in the world (3825 m.a.s.l.) Check-in and time to rest. After lunch, we will visit some small museums that belong to the hotel and make a ride on the Lake with a Hydrofoil. After dinner at the hotel, we will enjoy another small museum showing the diversity of the traditional medicine in Bolivia. Last but not least, you will have to oportunitiy to see the stars and learn about the southern constellation on the clearest sky of the Americas. Overnight (B) (L) (D) DAY 20 (Thursday, March 17) LA PAZ – RETURN FLIGHT Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, departure towards the city of La Paz. Once in the city, the bus driver will take us to the Funicular in order to descent to the city. The bus will be waiting there for us and we will visit the most important sightseeing including the Indian Market, the Witch Market and the old quarters of the city. Finally, we will continue to the southern part of the city to see the modern areas. At the given time, ride to the International Airport El Alto for your return flight home. End of our services. (B)

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