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Why Travel with Insider Journeys… 4 The Insider Journeys Difference – 25 years of amazing stories 6 Imagine the stories Journey Styles 8 TOURS Chile Natural 12 Patagonia Pure 14 The Four Giants of Patagonia 16 The world‘s southernmost Welcome to trekking “Dientes de Navarino” (extension) 18 Chile‘s Best Wine Valley Valle Colchagua 19 Insider Journeys! Footsteps of the Aymara culture 20 Atacameño Experience 21 Authentic Easter Island 22 For over 25 years we’ve been helping travellers Mapuche Life at Budi Lake 23 like you create unique experiences and stories that Chiloé: Magic, myth and nature 24 Huilliche Traditions will last a lifetime. Explore Chile your way with our in Condor‘s Creek 25 Active Chilean Lake District 26 independent travel collection. Whether you want to Mapu Trek 27 Trekking Cochamó Water Slides 28 discover the breathtaking nature of the chilean Andes, Trekking El Callao Hot 29 Trekking Pumalin & Yelcho 30 an amazing wildlife in several national parks, Trekking Tagua Tagua Valley 31 Descendants of the Inca 32 uncover the traditional way of life of the local people, The Greatest National Parks taste great wines and food, or do all of the above, Torres del Paine & Los Glaciares 33 Volcanoes, Forests and Fjords 34 our selection of private itineraries, short stays, and Secrets of Araucanía 35 Pumalin National Park trekking tours will give you real insight into these Trek & Drive 36 Puelo‘s Hidden Valleys amazing destinations. Trek & Drive 37 Aysén Untouched 38 Contrasts of Chiloé 39 El Patagón 40 All our experiences are designed with flexibility in mind by our Chile experts. If you can’t find exactly INSIDER EXCURSIONS 41 what you’re looking for, we will tailor-make an INSIDER HOTELS 46 itinerary to suit your exact requirements. Let us help Important Booking Conditions 48 you discover Chile as an insider.

2 · INSIDER JOURNEYS | Small Group Journeys Small Group Journeys | INSIDER JOURNEYS · 3 WHY TRAVEL WITH OFF THE BEATEN PATH An unforgettable experience starts with the unexpected. We’ll make sure you see the most popular highlights of our INSIDER JOURNEYS… destinations... but then we’ll show you the places you wouldn’t find on your own, At Insider Journeys we make it easy to holiday anywhere in the and each country is full of these hidden treasures. From conversations with local world. Our private travel collection lets you experience each families, feasting in street food stalls, and country as an insider with the flexibility to explore at your own shopping in hidden local markets, we’ll make sure you go home with amazing pace. Whether it’s getting up early to beat the crowds, staying memories. longer to watch that amazing sunset or spending time chatting Thank you for giving us with a local, it is this level of flexibility that makes such an amazing holiday. all the difference. We can’t even describe the experience we had in It is impossible to choose one highlight as we enjoyed We know that to truly experience a country, you need to Bhutan and Nepal. We’ve everything so much. This was our fourth tour with Insider wander off the tourist trail occasionally. Our collection of never seen anything like Journeys and we will have no hesitation in recommending that before and this was the company to all our family and friends. private itineraries will provide you with experiences that a easily the best holiday of Anne & Bruce, New Zealand guidebook alone simply cannot offer. Whether you’re travelling our lives!

with your partner, family, a group of friends or solo, connecting Mark & Kristin, Melbourne, Australia you with your destination’s heart is what we do best. Let us LOCAL EXPERTS help you experience the country you visit as an insider! Your local guides are one of the most important elements of your trip. They are the people you see the most, the person who answers your questions, the person who helps to shape your impression of a destination. In recognition of this PRIVATE important relationship, our guides are truly passionate, local ITINERARIES experts who are carefully selected and trained to look out SAFE AND for you, to share the history and knowledge that only a local Each of our unique, private RELIABLE can provide, and to expect the unexpected. Many of our itineraries are designed by guides have worked with us for years, and feel like a part of For more than 25 years, our team of passionate travel our family, just as they will soon feel like a part of yours. Insider Journeys has been experts. Every itinerary includes safely and reliably sharing the must-see highlights and the beauty of the world genuine experiences. From the with travellers. We are the moment your trip begins, our only Tour Operator with private itineraries provide a our own offices in several seamless travel experience. countries throughout Asia Our tour programs will for example. Our local sometimes take you off the partners live and work in tourist trail while ensuring the destinations we serve, you don’t miss any of the bringing you the perfect essential places. With plenty combination of local of free time and the services of authenticity while still knowledgeable local guides in providing the high level of each destination, you’ll really service and support you feel like an insider. expect.

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BESPOKE ACCOMMODATION You can use our Small Group Journey itineraries as inspiration, or you can create your own completely customised holiday. A quality hotel is an essential element of an Either way, you will get a tailor-made holiday where you take enjoyable holiday. We offer an extensive range control of your experience and we create a holiday exactly the of accommodation options and experiences, so way you want. I just returned from Sri you can customise your vacation. Our hotels have INDEPENDENCE AND Lanka and wished to been handpicked for charm, comfort, location and say how much I enjoyed to provide you with an insight into the region. FLEXIBILITY From the forts and palaces to beach resorts, we this trip! It was the first An ideal tour is a balance of activity have accommodation options to suit all tastes and time I had used Insider and relaxation. We know sometimes budgets. Journeys and I was very you want to explore on your own, impressed with the level eat on your own, or relax on your own. We can include moments of organisation, quality of leisure without any scheduled of the hotels, tour guides, activities, where you have the vans, cyclos, etc. It was freedom to be spontaneous, to a truly memorable 12 choose your own meals, to choose days and thank you to the your own experiences, and to enjoy Insider Journeys team for your holiday as you see fit. organising it.

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Our guides were really good at making the history of India come alive. You could tell that they obviously love their country, and For guests who prefer to travel with this comes across. We would definitely use SMALL others, we offer our popular Small Insider Journeys again. GROUP Group Journeys. We limit these groups to a maximum of 16 people (and Henry & Lisa, Wellington, New Zealand JOURNEYS only 12 in Japan) so you can enjoy a personalised, authentic experience. Smaller groups ensure more time with your local expert, more time to make new friends, less time waiting, and more time for you to enjoy the amazing destinations throughout your journey.

GETTING AROUND Whether you’re gathering your family for a reunion, your friends for a dream PRIVATE We don’t do ‘bus tours’… we do Small wedding, or your co-workers for a GROUPS Group Journeys. Whether it’s a tuk- rewards trip, let us design the perfect tuk, jeep safari, or bullet train, you’ll custom itinerary for your group’s get a local experience when it provides needs. Large groups come with large the best sightseeing or transport expectations, and our dedicated Groups opportunity. Otherwise, road journeys department specializes in these unique requirements. are in our comfortable air-conditioned We offer advice and support at all times, so you have vehicles. We keep it small and never peace of mind that we are here for your group. use large coaches.

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COUNTRY What makes Chile special is that, with its length of approximately 4300 km (2670 mi), it features almost all climate zones on earth, PEOPLE with the exception of the tropics. Chile has The cultural and climatic differences have approximately 19 Million inhabitants, almost characterized the identity of the country half of them living in Santiago and the central and its people. Warm, kind, energetic and region. The easiest way to travel around approachable, Chileans share the love for Chile is by plane. Due to the large distances their country, which invites you to build between the highlights of Chile, it is the relationships and to live unique experiences. fastest way to get to know the country. Chileans are faithful followers of their traditions and customs and celebrate their most important festivals each year.

WEATHER the ocean provides for a constant, often frosty wind, so that a Due to its location on the southern hemisphere, seasons in wind jacket is recommended all year round. With 2000–3500 Chile are opposite to Europe and North America. The warmest mm (78–118 in) of precipitation per year, rain can always be months are January and February, the coldest July and expected here, although June to August are considered the x August. wettest months.

The north of Chile Patagonia The north of Chile is defined by a dry desert climate all year Southern Patagonia has a cold-temperate steppe climate all round. During the day, it is mostly sunny with high temperatures, year round, with temperatures often below freezing. which drop at night, sometimes below freezing. Particularly At higher altitudes, the climate can be considered polar. CHILE extreme climatic conditions prevail on the Altiplano. Due to During the summer months, temperatures rise up to 25° C the altitude (average 3,600 m.a.s.l. (11,800 ft.)), temperatures (75° F) in exceptional cases. Precipitation – rain and snow – drop below freezing easily at night. is relatively regular throughout the year. Chile is one of the world’s longest and narrowest accessible Santiago. countries but still offers you many adventures: But there is something that has not yet been Chile’s central zone Islands From stargazing in the driest desert in the world, mentioned. In this vast country full of wide The Chile’s central zone reflects a Mediterranean climate, A subtropical climate with moderate rainfall can be found on visiting thousands of years old glaciers in the horizons, you will feel alive. Reconnect with nature which is characterized by long and very warm summers. The the Juan Fernandez Archipelago and on Easter Island. This winter is relatively short, somewhat cooler and characterized island, which geographically belongs to Polynesia, is one of southernmost region of the world, and trekking and discover untouched landscapes. At the same by slightly increasing precipitation. This applies particularly the most isolated inhabited places in the world and located through magical forests and lakes at the foot of time, enjoy the warmth and hospitality of the to the valley that is located in between the Andes and the at a distance of approximately 3,500 km (2170 mi) from the impressive volcanoes, the country has it all. Expect Chilean people. A completely new experience coastal cordillera, including the metropolitan region of Chilean mainland. Santiago. islands full of legends, traditional wine production, in a peaceful place – visit Chile and enjoy this JAN/FEB/MAR APR/MAY/JUN JUL/AUG/SEP OCT/NOV/DEC challenging climbing routes and a modern and extraordenary country. The south of Chile Temperatures in the Lake District between Valdivia and SAN PEDRO DE 24° / 11° 20° / 1° 20° / 1° 25° / 9° Puerto Varas/Puerto Montt further south remain below 25° ATACAMA C (75° F) all year round (with exceptions). The proximity to SANTIAGO 28°/ 10° 19° / 5° 16° / 4° 25° / 9° PUNTA ARENAS 12° / 6 ° 5° / 0° 5° / 0° 9° / 4°

8 · INSIDER JOURNEYS INSIDER JOURNEYS · 9 CHILE HIGHLIGHTS SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA This little town is an oasis in the middle of the driest desert in the TORRES DEL PAINE world. Visit the amazing natural sights close to San Pedro: A Sunset NATIONAL PARK in the Moon Valley, the El Tatio Geysers at dawn or the beautiful A region of extraordinary beauty: lagoons Miscanti & Miniques are Lakes and rivers of clear waters, just a few of the atractions you can ancient forests and spectacular experience here. landscapes. It was declared a Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO in 1978. Cascading waterfalls, EASTER ISLAND roaring creeks and jagged spires of BOIVIA mountains are just a part of what The island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is BRAZI Torres Del Paine offers. located around 3,500 km from mainland Chile. The origins of the Rapa Nui date back to the 5th century, even

PARAGUAY though many mysteries remain. Rapa Nui developed a complex belief system and created the monumental Moai figures, which do not exist in any other part of the world.

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VOLCANOES Volcanoes can be found everywhere in Chile, there are more than 2000, about 500 of them still active. Some of them can even be ascended on special excursions. In the lake region the volcanoes are an important part of the beautiful landscape.

ALTIPLANO FAKAND WINE ISANDS The Altiplano is a flat plateau of very Chile is famous for it wines. In high altitude (between 3000 and different valleys around Santiago, 4500m) in the north of Chile. It offers numerous vineyards produce great a variety of landscapes with extreme quality wines. Include a visit to a contrasts from arid desert to fertile vineyard and learn all about wine valleys. A large biodiversity can be production and participate in wine found in the diferent national parks tastings or stay and relax at one of and reserves. the vineyard hotels.

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Day 1 Santiago Day 4 Traditions And Customs immigrant family that has maintained Day 10 Punta Arenas – Torres Del Upon arrival at Santiago airport, a transfer Of The Indigenous Atacameño People its customs and language skills for five Paine National Park takes you to your hotel. We then embark Today we visit the municipality of Ayllu de generations. Today we embark on a journey into the on a city tour to catch a glimpse of Chile’s Coyo, where we get to know two Atacameño Patagonian heartland. Our route takes us metropolitan capital, visiting Santa Lucia families and let them guide us along their In the afternoon, we continue our exploration through the typical pampa landscape of the Hill, the Buenas Artes National Museum, traditional paths. In the afternoon a unique of the area and reach the charming lakeside Magallanes region, past huge Patagonian the central market, the Plaza de Armas, the experience awaits us: The traditional caravan village of Frutillar, offering spectacular views estancias (sheep farms). In the afternoon, we presidential palace “La Moneda”, the San of the Atacameño people. This walk with of the volcanoes. The open-air museum of reach the stunning Torres del Paine National Francisco Church and the district Lastarria. llamas allows us to relive this centuries- German immigration allows us to learn even Park, without a doubt an absolute highlight old way of transport in the desert, while more about the area’s colonization. (B,L) of every Chile vacation. It is here, where the Day 2 Santiago – Calama – our guide tells us a lot about this symbolic vastness of the Patagonian steppe meets San Pedro De Atacama Andean animal. (B, L) Day 8 The Indigenous Huilliche In San the steep peaks of the South Cordillera, After breakfast, a transfer takes us back to Juan De La Costa that nature shows its most breathtaking side. the airport in order to board a northbound Day 5 San Pedro De Atacama Today we travel to the homeland of the (B) flight to Calama in the Atacama Desert. Upon This day is at leisure, allowing you to relax Huilliche indigenous people, the southern arrival, we make our way directly to the or visit other attractions in the area. We brother tribe of the Mapuche natives. In Day 11 Torres Del Paine – Puerto oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama. During recommend a visit to the geysers of El Tatio. the coastal area of San Juan de la Costa, Natales leisure time in the afternoon, you have the (B) we learn about their local traditions while Today we dedicate ourselves to exploring opportunity to explore San Pedro. (B) enjoying beautifully pristine coastal Torres del Paine National Park, one Day 6 San Pedro De Atacama – Calama landscape. After lunch with a local family, of America’s most impressive natural Day 3 Atacama Salt Flats & – Puerto Varas we hike through the ancient native Valdivian attractions. 2000-meter-high peaks rise out Moon Valley After breakfast, a transfer takes us back rainforest. Here we meet the family of Lonko of the vast steppe abruptly; huge glaciers, HIGHLIGHTS After breakfast, we visit the Atacama Salt to Calama Airport, from where we fly via (tribal leader) Carlos Paillamanque and deep blue lakes and wind-blown, gnarled Flats and Chaxa Lagoon. On our way, we stop Santiago to Puerto Montt in the Chilean lake learn more about the cosmovision and way southern beeches determine the picture. Our ● Discover the driest desert in the indigenous village of Toconao, where region. From here, we continue our journey of life of the Huilliche and Mapuche. In the tour finishes in Puerto Natales, where we in the world: The Atacama we visit the plaza and church. We then reach to Puerto Varas. (B) afternoon we make our way back to Puerto spend the night. the Salar de Atacama, Chile’s largest salt flat. Varas. (B,L) 12 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY desert In the afternoon we visit the Moon Day 7 National Park Vicente Perez Day 12 Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas Valley. This surreal place, one of the most Rosales & German Immigrants Day 9 Puerto Varas – Punta Arenas After breakfast we are taken to the airport in FROM A$ 7,429* PER PERSON ● Enjoy the lake district spectacular in the Atacama Desert, owes its In The Lake Region In the morning, a transfer takes us to the Punta Arenas. (B) with its lakes and name to the unique geological formations After breakfast, we enjoy a scenic ride along airport in Puerto Montt. After a two-and-a- Includes volcanoes that resemble a lunar landscape. We explore Llanquihue Lake to Vicente Pérez Rosales half-hour flight, we land in Punta Arenas, one • 11 nights in the hotel accommodation this beautiful landscape and visit the strange National Park. Here we visit the famous of the most southern (and at the same time according to the chosen category ● Experience Patagonian creatures that nature has created from salt rapids of Petrohué river, one of the wildest in windiest) cities in the world. The afternoon • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle and clay. (B) Chile. We then continue to nearby All Saints at leisure is a good opportunity for exploring • Private or collective touring life and the beautiful Lake, (“Todos Los Santos”) located at the foot the city’s main points of interest. (B) • Local english-speaking guide landscape of Torre del of Osorno Volcano. After a walk along the • Entrance fees Paine Nationalpark lava beach, we move on to the small village • Meals as indicated of Las Cascadas. Here we meet a German (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)

12 · INSIDER JOURNEYS * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. CHILE PATAGONIA PURE PATAGONIA PURE CHILE TOURS TOURS

Day 1 Santiago of reconstruction after being able to return different glaciers, descending from the huge ice from the continental ice field down into After pick-up at Santiago Airport, you are to their village. ice field San Valentin. the valley, which then crash thunderously taken to your hotel in the center. We then from its white-blue walls into the lake. set out on a city tour to get a glimpse of Day 5 Chaiten / Yelcho Lake – Day 9 Lago General Carrera – this metropolitan city. Amongst others, we La Junta / Puyuhuapi Perito Moreno (Argentina) Day 13 El Calafate – Torres Del Paine visit the historic city center, the market, the Today we continue our journey on the Along Lake General Carrera we approach the National Park cathedral and the main square. Santa Lucia Carretera Austral further south. The road border with Argentina. The climate changes On Ruta 40, we cross the Argentine pampas Hill rewards us with stunning views of the leads us deep into untouched wilderness, slowly, and transforms our surroundings into one last time on our way to the Chilean city and the impressive Andes Mountains. along the turquoise Río Frío, glacier-covered a drier steppe landscape. We pass the town border. Back in Chile, we head to Torres del mountain massifs, tranquil lakes and of Chile Chico. Shortly after crossing the Paine National Park. Herds of guanacos on a Day 2 Santiago – Puerto Montt – picturesque waterfalls. border with Argentina, we reach the village gently undulating steppe landscape, rugged Puerto Varas of Perito Moreno. red-gray rock massifs, granite towers, milky- After breakfast, a transfer takes us back to Day 6 Queulat National Park – green shining lakes and gleaming white the airport. Our southbound flight takes us Coyhaique Day 10 Ruta 40 – Fitz Roy Massif ice fields combine to form a magnificent along the Andes Mountains to the capital It is only a short ride to Queulat National Today we travel on the legendary Ruta panorama. of the Lake District, Puerto Montt. Here our Park, where you can choose to do a 3-hour 40. Eventually we leave Ruta 40 and drive driver awaits us to take us to the picturesque hike to the viewpoint of the impressive westwards towards the Andes Mountain Day 14 Torres Del Paine National Park nearby town of Puerto Varas on the shore of hanging glacier “Ventisquero Colgante” and Range. On clear days, you will soon be able A demanding full day hike takes us all the Llanquihue Lake. its waterfall. The journey then continues to see the fantastic rock formations of the way to the foot of the Paine Towers (the along the wild vegetation of the Carretera Fitz Roy Massif, before reaching the town of Torres) today. We walk up in serpentines to Day 3 Activities À La Carte Austral southward. Through the wild and El Chaltén. Refugio El Chileno mountain hut. The last Today you have the option to choose romantic valley of the Simpson River, we meters involve some scrambling, until we HIGHLIGHTS between different activities: Visit the Alerce reach Coyhaique. Day 11 Fitzroy Massif reach the easternmost point of the lagoon. Andino National Park, get wet during a Trekking enthusiasts from all over the world From here we enjoy a wonderful view of the ● Enjoy the amazing rafting tour on Petrohué River, engage in a Day 7 Coyhaique – General Carrera hike its many trails in the Los Glaciares three towers. Patagonian landscapes, canopy adventure on Philippi Hill, hike at Lake National Park. We are no exception; today the foot of Osorno Volcano, or enjoy a good After leaving Coyhaique, the road leads you have the possibility to embark on an Day 15 Torres Del Paine – 16 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY driving on the famous piece of cake during a visit of the colonial through an increasingly barren steppe exploration of the spectacular mountain Punta Arenas carretera austral town of Frutillar. landscape and crosses a deep valley, whose scenery during an easy hike of several hours. Today’s destination is Punta Arenas. FROM A$ 10,392* PER PERSON rock face shimmers in a variety of colors. The On the way, we visit the nearby cave of ● Discover the different Day 4 Puerto Varas – “Devil’s Mountain Pass”, offers a stunning Day 12 El Calafate – Los Glaciares Milodon, where the remains of the primitive Includes National Parks of Chaiten / Yelcho Lake panorama of the Cerro Castillo massif and up National Park – Perito Moreno Glacier “Milodon” animal were found and a life-sized • 15 nights in the hotel accommodation Today we begin our journey southwards to the summits and glaciers of the northern Today we drive past the Viedma Lake to statue can be visited. according to the chosen category Patagonia, like Torres on the Carretera Austral. We cross the ice field. Chile’s largest lake, General Carrera El Calafate. Immediately after arrival, we • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle del Paine or the Quelat rugged Patagonian fjords on several ferries. Lake, is already visible at a distance. continue on to Perito Moreno Glacier. Day 16 Punta Arenas – Santiago • Private or colletive touring National Park Eventually we reach Chaitén, a small town Floating icebergs testify the proximity of one Transfer to the airport of Punta Arenas. • Local english-speaking guide under reconstruction after the unexpected Day 8 Lago General Carrera of the most powerful natural events in the • Entrance fees ● Visit the famous Glacier eruption of the eponymous volcano in 2008. Today we visit the Exploradores Glacier. world; with unimaginable force, the Perito • Meals as indicated The locals tell us about the enormous efforts The access road offers impressive views on Moreno Glacier moves enormous masses of (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) Perito Moreno

14 · INSIDER JOURNEYS * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include INSIDER JOURNEYS · 15 INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. CHILE THE FOUR GIANTS OF PATAGONIA THE FOUR GIANTS OF PATAGONIA CHILE TOURS TOURS

Day 1 Santiago de Chile of Chile Chico, at the Argentine border. Laguna Torre to the highlights of Torres del Paine National Natales. Overnight in Puerto Natales. Welcome to Chile! After arrival at the inter- Overnight in Chile Chico. 7–8 h return | 21 km / 13 mi Park. Travel by public bus from Puerto *Duration: 8 h / 22 km (13.5 mi) / medium national airport, you have time to acclimatize medium-high (751 m or 2463 ft height diff.) Natales to the park’s Torres sector, where difficulty and get a glimpse of this metropolitan Day 6 Patagonia National Park & drive Laguna de los Tres you start the trek on the morning to follow. capital. Overnight in Santiago de Chile. to Los Antiguos 8–9 h return | 20 km / 12.5 mi Overnight in Refugio Sector Torres. Day 18 Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas (approx.20 min drive – 14 km/9 mi) medium-high (970 m or 3182 ft height diff.) (approx. 3 h bus) – Departure Day 2 Santiago – Balmaceda – Visit the recently opened Patagonia National Viewpoint Laguna Torre Day 14 Trekking to Base Las Torres Take the public bus from Puerto Natales to Villa Cerro Castillo Park (former Reserva Jeinimeni) a one-hour 3–4 h return | 6 km / 3.7 mi A demanding full day hike* leads up to the Punta Arenas today. Get off at the airport if (approx. 1 h drive – 70 km/43 mi) distance on a unique hike along ancient cave low (240m or 790 ft height diff.) viewpoint of the towers (“torres”) that give you want to end your journey here with a Take a flight south to Balmaceda, the main hub paintings and the colorful rock formations of Laguna Capri the park its name. Overnight in Refugio flight back home via Santiago, or continue to Chile’s remote Aysén region. Upon arrival, the Valle Lunar*. Afterwards cross the border 4–5 h return | 9 km / 5.6 mi Sector Torres. to the city center in order to do the world’s pick up your rental car at the airport and drive to Los Antiguos in Argentina. Overnight in low-medium (500 m or 1640 ft height diff.) *Duration: 8–9 h return / 20 km (12.5 southernmost trekking on Navarino Island. on the Carretera Austral to nearby Villa Cerro Los Antiguos. mi) / medium-high difficulty (700 m (2300 ft) Castillo. Overnight in Villa Cerro Castillo. *Duration: 4-5 h loop / 7.4 km or 4.6 mi / low- Day 10 Fitz Roy Mountain height difference) Extension: The world’s southernmost medium difficulty (Los Glaciares National Park) trekking “Dientes de Navarino” NEXT PAGE > Day 3 Cerro Castillo National Park Without a doubt one of Patagonia’s most Day 15 Trekking Refugio Torres – The majestic mountain world of Cerro Castillo Day 7 Los Antiguos – Gobernador iconic treks is the one to Laguna de los Refugio Los Cuernos 18 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY National Park, a true hiking paradise, awaits Gregores Tres, at the feet of Fitzroy Mountain. This The trek continues today with stunning views of HIGHLIGHTS you today. There are several trails to choose (5-6 h drive – 415 km/256 mi) demanding day hike is worth the sweat! Nordenskjöld Lake, until reaching the Refugio FROM A$ 5,462* PER PERSON from; a highly recommendable, yet demanding Continue your journey through the barren Overnight in El Chaltén. Los Cuernos*. Overnight in Refugio Los Cuernos. ● Enjoy the trekking option is the hike up to Laguna Cerro Castillo*. pampa landscape of Argentina. The Ruta 40 *Duration: 4–5 h / 11 km (6.8 mi) / low- Includes adventure visiting Overnight in Villa Cerro Castillo. leads south until reaching the small village Day 11 El Chaltén – El Calafate medium difficulty • 13 nights accommodation in 3-star- *Duration: 8-9 h return / 15 km or 9 mi / high of Gobernador Gregores. Overnight in (3–4 h drive – 215 km/134 mi) hotels with breakfast the four giants: The difficulty (1.100 m or 3.608 ft height Gobernador Gregores. Continue your way south to El Calafate Day 16 Trekking Refugio Los • 4 nights in shared rooms in mountain spectacular castle-like difference) today. In the afternoon, you have time to visit Cuernos – Valle Francés – Refugio huts with full board in Torres del Paine mountains of Cerro Day 8 Gobernador Gregores – Perito Moreno, arguably Patagonia’s most Paine Grande • Private transfers with guide to/from hotel Day 4 Villa Cerro Castillo – El Chaltén impressive glacier. It is one of the few that is Today’s hike takes you into the spectacular in Santiago de Chile, private transfers Castillo, the Fitz Roy Puerto Guadal (5-6 h drive – 300 km/186 mi) growing rather than shrinking. Overnight in French Valley*. Afterwards, continue on until without guide to/from bus station massif in Los Glaciares (4-5 h drive – 180 km/112 mi) Continue driving south on Ruta 40 (mostly El Calafate. reaching Refugio Paine Grande. Overnight in in Puerto Natales, public bus Puerto National Park, the Torres Drive south on the Carretera Austral to Puerto gravel road) until you reach the hiking mecca Refugio Paine Grande. Natales-Torres del Paine-Puerto Natales- Guadal, a town on the shores of Chile’s of El Chaltén, a small village nestled into the Day 12 El Calafate – Puerto Natales *Duration: 9–10 h / 21 km (13 mi) / medium Punta Arenas, ferry on Pehoé Lake del Paine National Park biggest lake, the General Carrera. On the Andes Mountains. Overnight in El Chaltén. (4–5 h drive – 355 km/220 mi) difficulty • Car rental: Category F2 (SUV 4x4) for 11 and, most adventurous way, there is the option to visit the lake’s Cross the border to Chile and continue days incl. airport charge with CDW (240 spectacular marble caves on a short boat trip. Day 9 Los Glaciares National Park driving to the town of Puerto Natales, the Day 17 Trekking to Grey Glacier – USD deductible; exceptions of coverage of all, the toothlike peaks Overnight in Puerto Guadal. Immerse in the spectacular mountain world main touristic hub for Torres del Paine Return to Puerto Natales apply), second driver FOC, Argentina of Navarino Island, the that surrounds El Chaltén. There are numerous National Park. Drop off your rental car in the (30 min ferry + 3 h bus ride) permit (6-15 days), One-Way Drop Off “Dientes del Navarino”. Day 5 Puerto Guadal – Chile Chico hiking trails of varying difficulties*; a classic city office. Overnight in Puerto Natales. A day hike leads you to the impressive glacier Fee Balmaceda-Puerto Natales (2-3 h drive – 105 km/65 mi) is the day hike that leads to Laguna Torre. Grey*, before returning to Paine Grande in the • GPS Drive along the southern shore of General Overnight in El Chaltén. Day 13 Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine late afternoon. Cross Pehoé Lake by boat and • Torres del Paine Entrance fee Carrera Lake until reaching the village *Some of the many trails available in El Chaltén: (2 h bus ride) The multi-day W-Trek takes you continue your journey by public bus to Puerto

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This tour can be booked as an extension del Fuego. A transfer takes you to the nearby to Virginia Pass awaits you today. Enjoy amazing Day 1 Santiago – Santa Cruz to „The four giants of Patagonia“ or as a lodge. Overnight in Lodge. views of the Beagle Channel and Tierra del This trip starts in Santiago, the capital of stand-alone tour. Fuego mountains, before descending. Arrive at Chile. We pick you up at your hotel or the Day 2 (20): Trekking Rio Robalo – the lodge in the evening. Overnight in Lodge. airport and take you to Santa Cruz, the Arrive by bus from Puerto Natales to the city Laguna del Salto *Duration: 8-10 h / 16 km (10 mi) / high capital of the beautiful valley of Colchagua, of Punta Arenas. Overnight in Punta Arenas. Your multi-day trekking adventure begins difficulty (930m (3051 ft) height difference) around 2.5 hours south. After check-in at today together with a professional guide. your hotel, a visit to Viu Manent vineyard Day 1 (19): Flight from Punta Arenas After the first ascent, enjoy panoramic views Day 6 (24): Departure via awaits you in the afternoon. A carriage takes to Puerto Williams of the town, the Beagle Channel and Tierra Punta Arenas or Ushuaia you through the vineyards before finishing (approx. 1.5 h flight) In the morning, fly from del Fuego. Continue until reaching Laguna Your adventure on this remote island ends with a tasting. Accommodation: 4*-Hotel in Punta Arenas to Puerto Williams on the del Salto and set camp*. Overnight in tent. today. A transfer takes you to the pier or Santa Cruz remote island of Navarino, south of Tierra *Duration: 4-6 h / 7 km (4.3 mi) / high difficulty airport, depending on your further travel (900 m (2950 ft) height difference) arrangements. Take a boat to Ushuaia in Day 2 Colchagua Valley Argentina (approx. 4 h) and a flight from here COLCHAGUA VALLEY (B) Day 3 (21): Trekking Laguna del Salto to Buenos Aires, or fly back via Punta Arenas Your day starts with a visit to another IMPORTANT INFO: – Laguna de los Dientes and Santiago de Chile. vineyard today: Viña Montes. A walk on its After packing up your tent, the route surrounds extended botanical path leads through the • The trekking is available between 30.10.2020 and 05.04.2021 the Dientes massif until reaching the Southern 6 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY vines of Divisadero Hill (6 km/4 mi, moderate part of the island, with great views to “the end difficulty) and allows for panoramic views • The Dientes del Navarino Trekking is a of the world”. Continue until reaching the FROM A$ 3,515* PER PERSON of the Apalta valley. Apart from that, learn very demanding trekking that requires participants to be in good physical camping spot between Laguna de los Dientes about the many endemic plants that grow shape, and to have the ability and and Laguna Escondida*. Overnight in tent. Includes only here in Chile. The tour ends with a wine disposition to carry a backpack by them- *Duration: 4-6 h / 9 km (5.6 mi) / high difficulty • Private transfers without guide from tasting of four different varieties, before selves. A porter is available at additional (575 m (1886 ft) height difference) bus station/ to Punta Arenas Airport you indulge in a delicious lunch in the local Airport or continue your journey to another charge, yet the idea is to divide the • 1 night 3*Hotel in Punta Arenas with restaurant. region of Chile. (B) HIGHLIGHTS group trekking equipment between all Day 4 (22): Trekking Laguna de breakfast In the afternoon, continue to one of the most participants. los Dientes – Laguna Martillo • Flight Punta Arenas – Puerto Williams renowned wineries of Chile, Lapostolle. Their ● This short three-day-trip 3 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY • The trekking includes a minimum of Today’s trek takes you through a fairytale • Flight Puerto Williams – Punta Arenas “Clos Apalta” received the award of the best allows you to experience 2 nights tent camping, which can be landscape with the Dientes mountain range OR Ferry Puerto Williams – Ushuaia wine of the year 2008 from Wine Spectator, FROM A$ 1,730* PER PERSON extended to 3 nights if the climatic and as a backdrop. Continue ascending via the • 5 nights accommodation on Navarino among others. It is quite fascinating to learn one of Chile‘s most participant‘s physical conditions make it Ventarrón and Guerrico passes, before Island with Full Board, of which 2 or 3 how this winery works exclusively with Includes picturesque wine-growing necessary. In case of arrival back to the reaching scenic Guerrico valley. Reach a camp nights tent camping and 2 or 3 nights gravity. Accommodation: 4*-Hotel in Santa • 3 nights in the hotel accommodation lodge on Day 4 (after 2 nights camping), regions, the Colchagua spot between Laguna Martillo and Laguna at the lodge Cruz (B) according to the chosen category the last day is at leisure at the lodge. Zeta in the evening*. Overnight in tent. • Trekking guide • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle Valley. Visit world-famous • It is possible to do this trekking as a *Duration: 4 h / 7 km (4.3 mi) / high difficulty • Group trekking equipment: Tents, camp Day 3 Santa Cruz – Santiago • Private touring self-guided trip with GPS only (without vineyards and taste high- (350 m (1148 ft) height difference) stove, cooking utensils, cutlery Take a last look at the picturesque • Local english-speaking guide meals and guide). However, this is only quality wines right where recommendable for clients experienced • Personal trekking equipment: Gaiters, surroundings of the Colchagua Valley, before • Entrance fees and wine tours in multi-day trekkings in remote places. Day 5 (23): Trekking Laguna Martillo backpacks, walking canes, sleeping a transfer takes you back to Santiago. Take • Meals as indicated they are produced. Please inquire for rates. – Lodge bags, liners, sleeping pads. a flight back home from the International (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) The last ascent to the highest point of the tour

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Day 1 Arica leaves, in line with Aymara tradition. During Day 1 Calama – San Pedro – experience that allows reliving this This tour starts in Arica, Chile’s northernmost the following ceremony the Yatiri calls for Ayllu Coyo centuries-old way of transport in the desert. city. We pick you up from the airport and take the ancestors and the forces of nature. The We pick you up at the airport of Calama Afterwards we head to the Salt Mountains, you to your hotel in Arica. In the afternoon ritual expresses gratitude for the fertility of and take you to San Pedro de Atacama. On an impressive mountain range consisting discover the most important sights of the city plants, animals and people. (B, L, D) the limits of San Pedro de Atacama, there of folded sedimentary rocks with salt on a guided tour. are several small villages of indigenous deposits. Here we visit the community of Day 5 Lauca National Park – Atacameño (Likan Antai) communities. In Ayllu Vilama, whose water mill has been Day 2 Azapa Valley Lago Chungará the afternoon continue on to the community used by the villagers for a century. You have Discover the nearby Azapa Valley today. Visit The spectacular Lauca National Park awaits Ayllu de Coyo. Two Lican Antai families guide the opportunity to help with some of the the vegetable market, where local produce of you today. On the way we stop at an you on their traditional paths and explain community’s daily activities. the valley is offered. The trip then continues Apacheta, a ceremonial site that was used their local irrigation system and animal visiting the geoglyphs in Alto Ramírez and centuries ago by Lama caravans. We visit husbandry, as well as the production of A unique cosmic experience awaits you this the interesting Archeological Museum. It Parinacota, one of the most beautiful villages typical artisan handicrafts. (D) evening: Community members introduce exhibits mummies of the Chinchorro culture. of the Chilean highlands. From here we walk you to the world of Andean astronomy. The In the afternoon you have the option to to the Chungará Lake, located 4,517 meters Day 2 Moon Valley & traditional systems of the Likan Antai use the help the local Aymara harvest vegetables (14,800 ft) above sea level. In the afternoon Atacama Salt Flats stars for orientation and the cosmic energies HIGHLIGHTS and fruits such as papayas. It is a great we visit the village of Chucuyo, where you The day starts with a visit to the Moon for the regulation of their life energy. (B, L) opportunity to learn about their traditional can watch the local Aymaras making textiles Valley. This surreal place, one of the most ● XXXXXXXXXXXXX agricultural methods and also about before returning to Putre. (B, BL, D) spectacular in the Atacama Desert, owes its Day 4 San Pedro – Calama (B) modernized approaches. (B, L) name to the unique geological formations A transfer takes you back to the airport of Day 6 Putre – Arica that resemble a lunar landscape. Calama. Day 3 Arica – Belen From Putre, we take you back to the airport Leaving Arica behind, we travel to the village of Arica. (B) After lunch, the tour continues to the HIGHLIGHTS of Belén. This village was founded in 1625 northern part of the Atacama Salt Flat. The HIGHLIGHTS by the Spaniards; today it has around 140 octagonal salt crusts in the middle of the HIGHLIGHTS ● Learn about the traditions inhabitants. On the way we stop at the world’s driest desert are truly an impressive ● Learn about the culture canyon of Cardona and Lluta Valley with its sight. It is possible to observe three different ● XXXXXXXXXXXXX of the Aymara people PRIVATE ITINERARY 4 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY and traditions of the geoglyphs and petroglyphs. An afternoon 6 DAY species of flamingo, which feed on the Atacameños ● Explore the Altiplano, hike takes you to the Pukara de Huaihuarani, FROM A$ 3,736* PER PERSON lakes’ salt brine. To finish off this memorable FROM A$ 2,213* PER PERSON a Pre-Inca fortress and still in its original day, the visit to Laguna Cejar offers an more then 4000 meters ● Visit the Moon Valley and state. (B,L,D) Includes extraordinary pleasure, possible because of Includes above sea level Includes• 5 nights in the hotel accommodation its high salt concentration: Floating on the Includes• 2 nights in an Atacameño family house the Salt Lake Atacama Day 4 Belen – Putre – • 7according nights 4 tostar the hotel chosen accommodation category water without moving. (B, L, D) • 7and nights 1 night 4 star in hotelhotel accommodation ● Visit the Lauca National Aymara Ceremony • AllTransport flights in as air-conditioned specified in the vehicle itinerary • AllTransport flights inas air-conditionedspecified in the vehicleitinerary ● Experience the llama Park and the famous After breakfast, pay a visit to Socoroma, • TransportPrivate touring in air-conditioned vehicles Day 3 Traditions And Customs Of The • TransportPrivate touring in air-conditioned vehicles caravan and learn more another picturesque Aymara community. We • SaigonLocal english-speaking Design Your Own guide full day tour Atacameños • SaigonLocal english-speaking Design Your Own guide full day tour Chungará Lake, one of the about this symbolic continue on to Putre. Upon arrival you are • CuEntrance Chi Tunnels fees half day tour Today is dedicated to the traditions of the • CuEntrance Chi Tunnels fees half day tour highest lakes in the world. welcomed by the Yatiri (shaman of Aymara) • HoiMeals An as Design indicated Your Own half day tour Atacameño people. The Lama Caravan • HoiMeals An as Design indicated Your Own half day tour Andean animal and receive a woven bag containing coca • Hoi(B= breakfast,An Village L=Cycle lunch, full D= day dinner) tour (walking with lamas) is a truly unique • Hoi(B= breakfast,An Village L=Cycle lunch, full D= day dinner) tour

20 · INSIDER JOURNEYS * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include INSIDER JOURNEYS · 21 INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. CHILE AUTHENTIC XXXEASTER ISLAND MAPUCHE LIFE AT BUDI LAKE CHILE TOURS TOURS

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Day 1 Hanga Roa Day 4 Vinapu & Orongo Day 1 Temuco – Llaguepulli At Budi Lake, which is one of the few saltwater Upon arrival your Rapa Nui guide provides Today’s excursion leads to the archaeological Budi Lake lakes in South America. After crossing over you with an introduction into the customs site of Vinapu on the southwest coast, where Arrival at Temuco Airport. A transfer takes to the island by boat, there is plenty of time and traditions of this ethnic group. At the three Ahu can be found. We continue on you to Budi Lake, which is located right by to visit its small museum and to explore the hotel, enjoy a welcome drink with the host to the cave of Ana Kai Tangata, located on the Pacific coast. After around 1.5 hours, surroundings, nowadays home to only 17 family Tuki, which gives you some advice on the cliffs south of Hanga Roa. It contains you reach Llaguepulli, where you will spend people. In the evening return to Llaguepulli. how to behave responsibly towards the local murals of Manutara, a sea tern whose egg the next days. One of the most beautiful (B, L, D) people. The afternoon is at leisure, allowing is central to the annual traditional Rapa Nui and at the same time most important you to explore the town of Hanga Roa. competition. This competition is held on the elements of the Mapuche culture is its Day 4 Budi Lake –Temuco outskirts of the sacred village of Orongo, music and dances. On the day of arrival, you Your experience along the shores of Budi Day 2 Ahu Akahanga, Tongariki & which we visit at the end of this day. (B) are invited to watch one of these original Lake ends after breakfast today. A transfer Rapa Nui Curanto performances and, if you wish, participate takes you back to Temuco Airport, from Today you will have plenty of opportunity to Day 5 Tereveka & Traditional Dances yourself. (L,D) where you can continue your journey or marvel at the Moais. Our first stop is at Ahu In the morning, hike up to the highest catch a flight back home. (B) Akahanga. We then continue to Rano Raraku, point of the island. From here you have a Day 2 Medicinal Herbs & Cooking the site chosen by the Rapa Nui to produce 360° panoramic view over the island. The Discover the secrets of the Mapuche’s their giant Moai statues. The next stop is Ahu afternoon is at your free disposal. In the increasingly popular natural medicine during Tongariki, a ceremonial site equipped with a evening, your host family awaits you with a visit to the medicinal herb garden today. platform of 15 statues. The evening is spent a farewell dinner. As is traditionally the A tremendous variety of plants and herbs HIGHLIGHTS on the outskirts of Hanga Roa, where you case with family visits, rhythmic dances are awaits, each with a clearly defined purpose prepare a traditional Rapa Nui Curanto with performed to the music of the Rapa Nui. (B, D) and healing process. Learn about the so- ● Learn about the traditions the Turi family. Enjoy this very special dish called „Machi“, a medicine man or woman HIGHLIGHTSand culture of the Rapa Nui and participate in a small ceremony for the Day 6 Departure (B) that heals diseases that cannot be cured success of the days of travel to follow. (B, D) After breakfast, a transfer takes you to the by traditional medicine, using only wisdom HIGHLIGHTS ● ExploreDiscove the different airport. and the help of natural plants. Day 3 Ahu Akivi, Anakena Beach & In the afternoon, the Mapuche women show ● Experience the life of the PRIVATE ITINERARY archeological sites of Polynesian Customs their culinary skills and, if you wish, allow 4 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY Mapuche community the island Today’s excursion takes you to Puna Pau, a 6 DAY you to participate in the food preparation. FROM A$ 2,242* PER PERSON red volcanic crater. The red volcanic slag was FROM A$ 3,543* PER PERSON The result is enjoyed together for dinner. ● Learn about medicinal ● Experience authentic used to create the cylindrical headgear of the (B, L, D) Includes herbs and enjoy the ceremonies and the Moai. Next stop is at Akivi Ahu, whose seven Includes • 3 nights in a Ruka Moai are the only ones looking towards • 5 nights in the hotel accommodation Day 3 Mapuche Handicraft & (traditional Mapuche Housing) mapuche culinary skills preparation of delicious the sea and not inland. The warm waters according to the chosen category Llepu Island or Cabins traditional meals from and coral sand beach of Anakena invites • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle In the morning you have the opportunity to • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle ● Visit Llepu Island with its this ancient Polynesian for swimming break. We continue to Poike, • Private touring work hand in hand with the craftspeople. • Private touring museum and beautiful to collect mussels and catch fish from the • Local english-speaking guide They use traditional techniques in order to • Local english-speaking guide landscape culture shore. Learn how to prepare your catch the • Entrance fees fabricate and color products out of textiles. A • Entrance fees traditional Polynesian way: Roasted over a • Meals as indicated visit to Llepu Island awaits in the afternoon. • Meals as indicated fire covered by stones. (B, L) (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) The trip leads along the western shore of (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)

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Day 1 Puerto Montt – Ancud – Day 4 Compu – National Park Day 1 Osorno, Caleta Condor & Day 4 Bahia Mansa – Osorno Puñihuil – San Antonio (D) Chiloé – Castro (B, L, D) Huilliche-Communities Today we travel back to Bahia Mansa by This tour starts in Puerto Montt. We pick Today we leave Compu and make our way This tour starts in Osorno, in Southern Chile’s boat. If the weather does not permit the boat you up at the airport and travel south to to Chiloé National Park on the west coast of Lake District. Upon arrival at the airport, we trip, we leave the park on foot on a five- take the ferry that connects Chiloé with the the island. In the national park, an extended pick you up and take you to the coastal town hour trekking tour, with the help of horses mainland. Our first stop in the port town of hike takes us through lush and still largely of Bahia Mansa, from where a boat takes you that carry our luggage. From Bahia Mansa, a Ancud allows for a short walk along its main untouched Valdivian rainforest, until south to the coastal settlement of Caleta transfer takes you back to Osorno, where you attractions. From here we continue along reaching the long sandy beach of Cucao. On Condor. spend the last evening. (B, BL) the coast to the protected area Islotes de the way back to Castro, we stop at the small Located in a secluded bay, Caleta Condor is Puñihuil. It houses the only mixed penguin indigenous community of Quilque. We arrive made up of around 30 families, most of them Day 5 Osorno (B) colony that consists of both northern back to Castro in the late afternoon, where part of the Huilliche indigenous people. You After breakfast, a transfer takes you to Chile’s Humboldt penguins and Patagonia’s you spend the night in a Palafito, a typical stay with a local family in Caleta Condor Osorno airport Magallanes penguins. In the afternoon, we Chiloé stilt house at the sea. (B, L, D) tonight. (D) continue south to the area of San Antonio, where we are expected by Mrs. Maria Luisa Day 2 Caleta Condor, Huellelhue and her husband for dinner. (D) Day 5 Castro – Puerto Montt (B) & Nature Park HIGHLIGHTS After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to After a short hike along the beaches of this mystical island. A transfer takes you back Caleta Condor, a boat takes us to the nearby ● Visit the mystical island Day 2 San Antonio – Compu to Puerto Montt. Guilberto Cumilef Park, where we visit of Chiloé After breakfast, we depart towards Castro, the solitary farm of a friendly Huilliche where we stop for a short visit. We then family. Back in Caleta Condor, a tasty lunch ● Explore the National Park continue our journey south to the Huilliche provides energy for a four-hour walk through municipality of Compu. After arrival in dense coastal forests to the community of Chiloé close to Cucao Compu, enjoy the warmth and cordiality Huellehue. of your host family in their cottage called Our destination for the day, Huellehue, is a ● Visit the city of Castro PRIVATE ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS Rukamanque, while listening to Don Gabino small village whose families have settled 5 DAY with its famous houses on Curiwentru`s stories about the ancient along the river of the same name. (B, L, D) FROM PER PERSON ● Experience the life of the 5 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY A$ 3,023* palafitos traditions and roots of his people. (B, D) Huilliche communities FROM A$ 4,102* PER PERSON Day 3 Huellelhue – The Life Of Includes The Huilliche • 7 nights in a 3 stars hotel ● Enjoy the costal region of Day 3 Quellón – Isla Cailin – Compu Includes The day starts with a visit to the school of accommodation In the morning we continue south to Quellón, • 4 nights in a Hulliche family house Huellelhue, before you are free to choose • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle Caleta Condor, a remote Chiloé’s most important port, from where we and 1 night in Hotel in Castro among various activities to spend the rest • Private touring and pristine area home to cross to the offshore island of Cailin. Meet • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle of the day. Possibilities are boat trips on the • Local English-speaking guide the Huilliche people the local Huilliche community and enjoy a • Private touring river, fishing or a horse ride along the beach; • Entrance fees (except camera fees) tasty traditional lunch. In the afternoon we • Local english-speaking guide a hike to discover the diverse wildlife of the • Return airport transfers to ● Hike through the Valdivian return to Compu. (B, L, D) • Entrance fees and boat rides area is very worthwhile as well. (B, L, D) accommodation • Meals as indicated • Meals as indicated Rainforest (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)

24 · INSIDER JOURNEYS * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include INSIDER JOURNEYS · 25 INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. CHILE ACTIVE CHILEAN LAKE DISTRICT MAPU TREK CHILE TOURS TOURS

Day 2 Horse Ride Through Araucanía equipment. The total distance of the trip is Day 1 Puerto Varas – San Juan the village still has no public power supply. Today you explore the beautiful scenery of 13 km (8 mi). (B, BL) De La Costa This isolation has led to the fact that the the area on horseback. The small-group tour Drive from Puerto Montt to the pacific coast. natural integrity of the valleys, forests and starts at the horse farm Antilco, where you Day 6 Full Day Kayak Trip In After two hours, we reach the village of rivers of this region has been preserved to can participate in a short introduction to Reloncaví Fjord Bahia Mansa, located in the coastal district this day. (B, L, D) riding and saddling. No previous experience Today you travel by kayak to discover the San Juan de la Costa. On the way we visit is required, the horses are sure-footed nearby Pacific fjord Reloncaví.The nearby the family of Maria Huisca – a charismatic Day 5 Caleta Condor and tame. The ride takes you through the natural hot springs at the mouth of Petrohué pioneer for the preservation and revival of Today is at leisure. Take it slow, or explore the untouched landscapes of the indigenous River allow for a relaxing bathing break. Mapuche traditions. After lunch, she takes beautiful surroundings on a short hike. As an Mapuche community Quelhue. (B, BL) The tour continues with great views of the us through a small forest to show us the alternative, the family Vasquez offers diving volcanoes Yates and Hornopirén, while a ceremonial site where the most important excursions in the bay of Caleta Condor. (B, L, D) Day 3 Summit Hike Villarrica large variety of birds accompanies you. rituals are held. (L, D) Volcano / Hike In Huerquehue Lunch is taken on a local farm. Afterwards Day 6 Caleta Condor – Refugio Day 1 Temuco – Pucón National Park + Hot Springs continue to the village of Cochamó; if the Day 2 Maicolpue – Mapu Lahual We leave the picturesque bay of Caleta Your journey begins in the Araucanía Region Your day starts before sunrise, when transfer tide permits, you might continue further After breakfast, we start our trek through the Condor and cross through an area of almost in the South of Chile. Transfer from the and ski lift take you to the trailhead from south from here. A transfer takes you back to coastal forests to the village of Huellehue, untouched rainforests. After several hours of airport of Temuco to Pucón. The town on where the ascent begins. The last meters Puerto Varas in the afternoon. (B, L ) where we spend the next two days. We pass hike, we reach the mountain hut, where we the shores of Villarrica Lake is the region’s require the use ice axes and crampons. Yet through the typical native forest of Southern spend the night. (B, L, D) most important tourist hub for outdoor the effort is worth it once you enjoy the Day 7 Departure Chile. After a 20-minute boat ride, we reach enthusiasts. The rest of the day is at leisure. panoramic views from the top. You arrive This action-packed week ends today with the small village of Huellelhue on the banks Day 7 Refugio – Manquemapu – back to Pucón in the afternoon. a transfer to the airport or bus station in of the river of the same name. The center of Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas (B) End the day in the rustic natural hot springs Puerto Montt. (B) this Huilliche community are three houses The last part of our trek leads mostly Los Pozones. After two action-loaded days, and the local school. (B, L,D) downhill. A transfer takes you back to Puerto there is no better place to relax body and Varas or Puerto Montt. (B) HIGHLIGHTS soul under the starry sky. (B) Day 3 Huellelhue – The Life Of HIGHLIGHTS The Huilliche 7 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY ● Ascent the Villarrica Day 4 Pucón – Puerto Varas Today you are free to choose among various ● Hike through the Valdivian 7 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY Volcano and take a look Travel south to the Lake Region on a activities to spend the day. Possibilities are FROM A$ 3,338* PER PERSON rainforest and enjoy the comfortable, several-hour bus journey. Your FROM A$ 2,526* PER PERSON boat trips on the river, fishing or a horse inside the active volcano destination is Puerto Varas. The rest of the ride along the beach; a hike to discover Includes beautiful beaches of the day is at leisure. (B) Includes the diverse wildlife of the area is very • 1 night in hostel, 4 nights in Huilliche ● pacific ocean Enjoy a rafting adventure • 6 nights in the hotel accommodation worthwhile as well. (B, L, D) Family Houses, 1 night in a on the Petrohue river Day 5 Rafting On Petrohué River & according to the chosen category mountain hut ● Meet hidden Huilliche Vicente Peréz Rosales National Park • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle Day 4 Huellelhue – Caleta Condor • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle communities along the ● Discover the beautiful Let the powerful Petrohué River take you • Private touring A beautiful hike awaits you today, taking you • Private touring coast and get to know and Patagonian landscape through untouched primeval landscapes • Local english-speaking guide past long sandy beaches that alternate with • Local english-speaking guide on today’s rafting adventure. At the • Entrance fees dense rainforest. We cross the last meters • Entrance fees enjoy their traditional way kayking the Reloncavi rafting center you are briefed about safety • Meals as indicated to the village Caleta Condor by boat. Due to • Meals as indicated of life and hearty cuisine. fjord regulations and receive the necessary (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) its very remote location – at the foot of the (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) coastal cordillera and without access roads –

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Day 1 Arrival In Puerto Varas Day 3 La Junta – Toboganes – Day 1 Arrival In Puerto Varas Transfer from the airport Puerto Montt to Amphitheatre Transfer from the airport of Puerto Montt Puerto Varas. Here, you meet your guide for a Today you pay a visit to the nearby to Puerto Varas. Here, you meet your guide briefing that prepares you for the upcoming Toboganes – natural water slides – for which during a briefing for the upcoming trekking. trekking. Rest of the day at leisure. La Junta is famous. The granite stone forms a Rest of the day at leisure in Puerto Varas. natural water slide that treats anyone daring Day 2 Puerto Varas – Cochamó – to get on it to an adrenaline rush. In addition, Day 2 Puerto Varas – Termas El Callao La Junta there are several different day hike options After picking you up we travel along the After picking you up at your hotel this available today. One of the easier ones is shores of Llanquihue Lake to the Todos Los morning, we travel on idyllic country roads to the hike to the amphitheater, which offers Santos Lake. A boat takes us across to the the Reloncaví Fjord until reaching the village breathtaking views of the valley and the trail head in El Callao Valley. The path leads of Cochamó. Here, the gravel road leads Cochamó River. (B, L ,D) through the pristine landscape of Chile’s deeper into the mountains, until reaching the oldest national park. It takes around four trailhead, a former Jesuit path. We walk on a Day 4 La Junta – Puerto Varas hours to reach the hot springs on the banks slightly ascending path for five to six hours, Today, we leave La Junta and hike the of El Callao River, which offer maximum until we reach the sector La Junta, where the same way back to the trailhead. The path relaxation after this first day of hike. (B, L, D) view opens up to the 400-meter-high granite leads us through old-growth forest along rocks that frame the valley. We stay here for the murmuring river. Upon arrival in the Day 3 Termas De Callao – the next two nights. (B, L, D) afternoon, our transfer is waiting for us in Laguna Quetros order to take us back to Puerto Varas. (B, L) Feel free to start the day with another bath this morning. Afterwards, the hike Day 5 Puerto Varas continues for approximately five hours until Tranfer to the airport of Puerto Montt. (B) reaching Laguna Quetros. Enjoy the views to Puntiagudo Volcano, whose distinctive 5 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS pointy appearance owes to erosion after many years of inactivity. (B, L, D) FROM A$ 2,110* PER PERSON ● This trekking of medium 5 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY ● This light to medium difficulty takes you deep difficulty trekking takes FROM A$ 1,917* PER PERSON Day 4 Laguna Quetros – Rupanco Lake Includes – Puerto Varas • 2 nights in the hotel accommodation into the Andes Cordillera you into Cochamó Valley, Includes The last part of our hike takes us back to according to the chosen category and between the lakes Todos Los located east of Reloncaví • 2 nights in the hotel accommodation civilization today. The path leads mostly 2 nights in tents Santos and Rupanco. The Fjord in Southern Chile`s according to the chosen category and downhill until reaching Rupanco Lake. A boat • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle 2 nights in a mountain hut awaits us in order to take us to the lake’s • Private touring hiking time is around five Lake District. The valley is • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle western shore, from where a transfer takes • Local english-speaking guide hours a day during three an internationally-known • Private touring us back to Puerto Varas. (B, L) • Entrance fees days, while the first and last climbing destination • Local english-speaking guide • Meals as indicated • Entrance fees Day 5 Puerto Varas (B= breakfast, days are required for arrival and rising in popularity • Meals as indicated Transfer to the airport of Puerto Montt. (B) L= lunch, D= dinner) and departure from and to (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) among hikers. Puerto Montt Airport.

28 · INSIDER JOURNEYS * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include INSIDER JOURNEYS · 29 INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. CHILE TREKKING PUMALIN & YELCHO TREKKING TAGUA TAGUA VALLEY CHILE TOURS TOURS

Day 1 Puerto Varas Caleta Gonzalo in the afternoon, a three- untouched wilderness, along the turquoise- Day 1 Arrival In Puerto Varas Day 3 Refugio Alerce – Transfer from the airport to the hotel. The hour hike takes you through the lush colored Frío River, glacier-covered mountain Transfer from the airport of Puerto Montt to Refugio Quetrus rest of the day is at leisure. rainforest of Pumalin National Park. (B) massifs, dreamy lakes and picturesque Puerto Varas. Here, you meet your guide for a Today’s hike leads us deeper into the valley waterfalls. (B) briefing that prepares you for the upcoming that was carved into the mountain range. Day 2 Osorno Volcano Day 4 Millennial Alerce Trees & trekking. Rest of the day at leisure. We pass waterfalls and millennial Alerce (4-5 H Easy Hike) Ascent To Chaitén Volcano Day 8 Quelat National Park (3 H Easy trees. After around four hours, we reach We drive along the shores of Llanquihue (5 H Moderate Hike) Hike Or Demanding Full Day Hike) Day 2 Puerto Varas – Tagua Tagua the glacier-fed Quetrus Lagoon, where we Lake. The road leads up the slopes of the Today’s first hike leads to 3000-year-old Today you have the option to explore nearby Valley – Refugio Alerce spend the night in another mountain hut. Osorno volcano. The “El Solitario” trail allows native Alerce trees. We continue to Chaitén Queulat National Park. A three-hour hike Drive on idyllic country roads to Reloncaví (B, L, D) privileged views over volcanic landscapes. Volcano where a hiking trail allows ascending leads to the viewpoint of the hanging glacier Fjord, a narrow estuary of the eponymous We also visit the rapids of Petrohué River. (B) up to the volcano’s crater. (B) “Ventisquero Colgante” and its waterfall. (B) Pacific bay that lies in front of Puerto Montt. Day 4 Laguna Quetrus – We follow its shoreline until reaching the Lago Tagua Tagua – Puerto Varas Day 3 Puerto Varas – Pumalin Day 5 Day At Leisure Day 9 Puyuhuapi – Coyhaique valley formed by Puelo River. We cross the Today we walk all the way back to Tagua National Park (3h Easy Hike) This day is at leisure. Some options to spend The journey continues south along the lush lake Tagua-Tagua on a short boat ride in Tagua Lake, from where we started our Today three different ferries take you across the day are full day hikes to Michimahuida wild vegetation of the Carretera Austral. order to reach Tagua Tagua Park, a private trek two days ago. The path is mostly the fjords further south. After arrival in Volcano or the El Amarillo Glacier or a kayak Through the Simpson River’s wild romantic protected area. Mostly ascending, a four- descending. The boat awaits us at the trip. (B) valley, we reach Coyhaique. (B) hour hike takes us to Alerce Lagoon, where trailhead, and after crossing the lake we spend the first night in a “refugio”, a another time, we drive back to Puerto Varas. Day 6 Yelcho Glacier (6 H Easy Hike) Day 10 Balmaceda mountain hut. (B, L, D) (B, L) Today a simple, yet little known hike Today, a transfer takes you to the airport of HIGHLIGHTS takes you to Yelcho Glacier (Ventisquero). Balmaceda. (B) Day 5 Puerto Varas After walking through the region’s typical Transfer to the airport of Puerto Montt. (B) ● On the northern Carretera evergreen rainforest, you are rewarded with Austral, a true hiker‘s a breathtaking view of the glacier. (B) 8 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY FROM PER PERSON PRIVATE ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS paradise has been Day 7 Pumalin – Puerto Varas A$ 2,802* 5 DAY developing over the last Return to Puerto Varas today. Once again, FROM A$ 2,110* PER PERSON ● This trekking of medium 10 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY few years. you have the option to enjoy splendid views difficulty takes you into a from the ferry that takes you along the fjord’s FROM A$ 3,563* PER PERSON Includes Easy to moderate day tranquil waters back to Hornopirén. From here • 2 nights in the hotel accommodation protected Andean valley hikes take you along we continue all the way to Puerto Varas. (B) Includes according to the chosen category and east of Reloncaví Fjord hiking trails to waterfalls, • 7 or 9 nights in the hotel accommodation 2 nights in a mountain hut in Southern Chile`s Lake Day 8 Puerto Varas – Puerto Montt according to the chosen category • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle millennial alerce trees, Today a transfer takes you back to the airport • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle • Private touring District. You‘ll spend little known glaciers and of Puerto Montt. (B) • Private touring • Local english-speaking guide three days hiking for • Local english-speaking guide • Entrance fees approximately 4 hours a even to the crater of a Optional extension to Balmaceda: • Entrance fees • Meals as indicated volcano that erupted only • Meals as indicated (B= breakfast, L= lunch, day. a few years ago. Day 7 Pumalin – Puyuhuapi (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) D= dinner) The road south penetrates deep into

30 · INSIDER JOURNEYS * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include INSIDER JOURNEYS · 31 INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. CHILE DESCENDANTS OF THE INCA THE GREATEST NATIONAL PARKS CHILE TOURS TORRES DEL PAINE & LOS GLACIARES TOURS

Day 5 Iruya – Tilcara Day 1 Punta Arenas – Day 5 El Calafate – Fd Perito Moreno Get on the road again and drive through Puerto Natales Today you join an English-speaking tour with stunning Andes landscape to the historic The journey begins at the airport of Punta other travelers to see the natural wonder village of Tilcara. A visit to one of the many Arenas. A local guide meets you at the from up close. Perito Moreno is one of the handicraft markets is obligatory here! (B) airport, hands over your travel documents few glaciers in the world that is still growing. and makes sure that you get on the public Admire the mighty ice wall and observe how Day 6 Tilcara – San Pedro – Coyo bus. In Puerto Natales a transfer takes you to huge boulders break off and fall into the After crossing the Andes via the Jama Pass your hotel. lake. In the afternoon return to El Calafate. once again, you return to Chile. Continue on (B) to San Pedro de Atacama, where a special Day 2 Full Day Torres Del Paine experience awaits: Stay with a local family in National Park Day 6 El Calafate – Punta Arenas (B) the nearby Atacameño community of Coyo Today you visit the Torres del Paine National If you do not want to return to Punta Arenas, for two nights. (B) Park on an English-speaking tour together the journey ends here. with other travelers. It takes you to various A long return journey to Punta Arenas Day 7 Coyo viewing platforms that offer magnificent awaits you today. Travel by public bus back Day 1 Calama – San Pedro Today you have the opportunity to views of the park’s various attractions. In the to Puerto Natales and from here to Punta HIGHLIGHTS De Atacama participate in a two-hour-hike with llamas afternoon the tour ends in the national park, Arenas, the starting point of the trip. A Pick up your rental car right at the airport on ancient Inca Trails. The Atacama Salt Lake where you spend the night. (B) transfer will take you from the bus station to ● This combination of two upon arrival. Drive to San Pedro de Atacama. is a worthwhile destination for a day trip as your hotel. (B) regions in Chile and well. (B) Day 3 Nationalpark Torres Del Paine Day 2 San Pedro – Purmamarca Today is at leisure. If you are up for a Day 7 Punta Arenas Argentina provides an Today you leave San Pedro and continue your Day 8 Coyo – San Pedro – Calama challenge, ascend to the base of the towers A transfer takes you to the airport of Punta insight into the way of journey to Argentina. The Andes crossing via After breakfast, drive back to Calama Airport that give the park its name. Yet, the hotel Arenas. (B) life of its native people: the Jama Pass takes you through spectacular and drop off your rental car here. (B) offers many excursions for different tastes – landscape. The day ends in the colorful whether on foot, horse or on four wheels. HIGHLIGHTS The Atacameños in Chile, village of Purmamarca. (B) Day 4 Torres Del Paine National Park – ● Visit the famous Torres del and the Kolla Indians PRIVATE ITINERARY Day 3 Purmamarca – Iruya El Calafate 7 DAY in Argentina. Both 8 DAY SELF-DRIVE ITINERARY Paine National Park Continue north to the village of Iruya. The Take a last look at the spectacular mountain FROM A$ 2,906* PER PERSON indigenous groups have Kolla people that live here have kept their FROM A$ 1,695* PER PERSON massif, before the hotel’s shuttle transfer ● Hike on the trail to the traditions alive for more than 250 years until takes you to El Calafate in Argentina. This Includes adapted themselves Torres Towers today, including costumes and houses. (B) Includes booming town is located on the shores • 6 nights in the hotel accommodation to contemporary times • 7 nights in the hotel accommodation of Lago Argentino, Argentina’s largest according to the chosen category ● Experience a close view without renouncing Day 4 Iruya according to the chosen category freshwater lake. (B) • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle of the spectacular glacier their old customs and Enjoy Iruya’s relaxed atmosphere and take • 8 days rental car according to the • Private touring things slow today. We recommend visiting chosen category incl. CDW-Insurance, • Local english-speaking guide Perito Moreno traditions. the old Inca fortress Pukara de Titiconte. (B) free milage & second driver. • Entrance fees • Meals as indicated • Meals as indicated (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)

32 · INSIDER JOURNEYS * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include INSIDER JOURNEYS · 33 INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. CHILE VOLCANOES, FORESTS AND FJORDS SECRETS OF ARAUCANÍA CHILE TOURS TOURS

Day 1 Puerto Montt – Las Cascadas Day 4 Petrohué – Puelo Day 1 Temuco Day 5 Pucón / Curarrehué – Mehuín Your journey begins in Puerto Montt. Pick up Continue your trip on lonely country roads Your tour through the Araucanía region From Curarrehue you drive back along your rental car at the airport and drive north with stunning panoramas along the Pacific begins at the airport of Temuco, where you Villarrica Lake and continue until you reach past the colonial towns of Puerto Varas, Fjord Reloncaví. A gravel road leads along its pick up your rental car and drive to your the town of Mehuín on the Pacific Coast. Frutillar and Puerto Octay. On the way it is shore to the village of Puelo, where the river hotel in the nearby city centre. Staying in an indigenous community of the worth visiting the small park Lahuen Ñadi of the same name has cut a valley into the Lafkenche people allows you to learn more near the airport, harboring millennial Alerce mountains. (B) Day 2 Temuco – Quinquen about their history and culture (B) trees. Your destination for today, the small Today you continue your trip to the Quinquen village of Las Cascadas. Day 5 Puelo – Lenca – Alerce Andino Reserve in the Andes Mountains. You’ll pass Day 6 Mehuín – Llaguepulli At Follow the road along the shores of beneath Sierra Nevada Volcano through the Budi Lake Day 2 Las Cascadas – Petrohué Reloncaví fjord until you reach the small “Tunel Los Raíces”, once South America’s Drive along the Pacific Coast north to Today you visit the Vicente Peréz Rosales ferry terminal of Caleta Puelche. Cross the longest tunnel, before arriving at the Budi Lake. Your destination is the town National Park. Through dense native forest, fjord on a 30-minute ferry ride to Caleta Pehuenche indigenous reserve of Quinquen. of Llaguepulli, which still houses several a road leads up the slopes to the ski station Arena. Continue on the Carretera Austral Here you stay with a local family. (B) Lafkenche indigenous communities. You of Osorno Volcano. Enjoy unforgettable north until the village of Lenca, where you have the opportunity to hear stories about panoramas of Llanquihue Lake. stay in a cabin today. We recommend visiting Day 3 Quinquen – their culture, religion and traditional Afterwards you visit the rapids of Petrohué the nearby Alerce Andino National Park that Pucón / Curarrehue medicine while staying in a Ruka, the River. You stay in the small village of protects the native Alerce tree. (B) Continue your journey on the Interlagos traditional Mapuche housing. (B) Petrohué today. (B) Route through the spectacular landscape Day 6 Lenca – Puerto Montt of the Araucanía Region. You’ll pass by Day 7 Llaguepulli At Budi Lake – Te- Day 3 Petrohué From Lenca, continue north along the Pacific Gualletue National Reserve, Conguillío muco There are many options to spend this day Coast until reaching Puerto Montt, where National Park and the town of Pucón before Your exploration of the Araucanía Region’s at leisure. Hike on the slopes of Osorno your trip ends today. Drop off your rental car reaching today’s final destination, the best guarded secrets ends today. After HIGHLIGHTS Volcano, cross Todos Los Santos Lake on a at the airport.(B) small town of Curarrehue, in the Andes breakfast you drive back to the Temuco navigation to Peulla in the Andes foothills, or foothills. (B) Airport and drop off your rental car. (B) HIGHLIGHTS ● This self-drive tour takes visit the bustling town of Puerto Varas. (B) you on picturesque roads Day 4 Pucón / Curarrehue ● This self-drive trip takes 6 DAY SELF-DRIVE ITINERARY Today is at leisure in the village of 7 DAY SELF-DRIVE ITINERARY you through the heartland along the highlights of Curarrehue, where the influence of the Chile‘s Lake District. FROM A$ 1,517* PER PERSON Mapuche Indigenous people can still be FROM A$1,320* PER PERSON of the Mapuche. From the From the second largest felt strongly. Spend the day hiking in the Andes to the Pacific Ocean, Includes astonishing surroundings of Araucaria forests Includes pass through spectacular lake in the country, • 5 nights in the hotel accommodation and deep blue lakes. The “Los Pozones” Hot • 6 nights in the hotel accommodation Lago Llanquihue, the according to the chosen category Springs is the best option for an evening of according to the chosen category landscapes with lakes, route leads you through • 6 days rental car according to the deep relaxation. (B) • 7 days rental car according to the volcanoes and the striking chosen category incl. CDW-Insurance, chosen category incl. CDW-Insurance, monkey puzzle trees spectacular nature free milage & second driver free milage & second driver along the Pacific fjord • Meals as indicated • Meals as indicated (“araucarias”) for which this (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) Reloncaví. region is famous.

34 · INSIDER JOURNEYS * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include INSIDER JOURNEYS · 35 INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. CHILE PUMALIN NATIONAL PARK PUELO‘S HIDDEN VALLEYS CHILE TOURS TREK & DRIVE TREK & DRIVE TOURS

Day 1 Puerto Montt – Puerto Varas Day 5 Michinmahuida Glacier Day 1 Puerto Montt Airport – Day 5 Rincón Bonito – Pick up your rental car at the airport and From Chaitén, you have easy access to the Puerto Varas Bandurrias Island drive to nearby Puerto Varas, situated on the park’s southeastern sector. Spend the day Pick up your rental car at the airport and Leave Rincón Bonito today and hike back to your shores of Llanquihue Lake. Rest of the day at on a demanding hike to one of the glaciers drive to nearby Puerto Varas. Rest of the day car. From a nearby meeting point, a pleasant leisure in Puerto Varas. (-) of Michimahuida Volcano, or learn about the at leisure in Puerto Varas. (-) 45-min-walk takes you to the shore of Las Rocas native flora and fauna on an interpretative Lake. A boat awaits here to take you over to the Day 2 Puerto Varas – Hornopirén trail. It is also possible to visit the scenic Day 2 Puerto Varas – Llanada Grande exclusive Bandurrias Island located on the lake. A beautiful ride takes you along Llanquihue Yelcho Lake. (B) From Puerto Varas, a scenic drive takes you There is a comfortable lodge on this pristine Lake and the Pacific fjord Reloncaví today. along Llanquihue Lake and Reloncavi Fjord piece of land. After a delicious dinner, you spend Have lunch at the scenic open-air hot springs Day 6 Pumalin National Park – Lenca today. Near the village of Puelo, you make your the night in a quaint wooden cabin. (B) in Puelo before continuing to the small town Depending on the ferry departure, you might way to the shores of scenic Tagua-Tagua Lake of Hornopirén. (lunch not included) (B) spend the morning on a last hike before where you get in line for the ferry that takes you Day 6 Bandurrias Island – leaving this natural paradise. Relax on the to the other side. Follow the course of Puelo Puerto Varas Day 3 Hornopirén – Caleta Gonzalo ferry that takes you back to Hornopirén. From River deep into the valley. Eventually you reach Drive back to Tagua-Tagua-Lake, the natural Today, two different ferries take you across here continue driving north until reaching Llanada Grande, where you spend the night. (B) limitation to this hidden valley full of fjords that carve their way deep into the the small town of Lenca, where you spend wonders. Get in line for the ferry that takes Andes Mountains. You reach a tiny place the night. (B) Day 3 Llanada Grande – Rincón Bonito you back to Puelo, from where you continue called Caleta Gonzalo – the gateway to Leave your car and civilization behind and driving back to Puerto Varas. (B) Pumalin National Park. Spend the afternoon Day 7 Lenca – Puerto Montt Airport make your way deep into the valley of on one of the shorter hiking trails nearby. (B) Drive back to Puerto Montt along Reloncaví Ventisquero River. The trail takes you through Day 7 Puerto Varas – Puerto Montt Bay. Drop off your rental car at the airport. (B) a varied landscape of native forests and open Airport (30 min drive) HIGHLIGHTS Day 4 Millennial Alerce Trees & meadows along the river, sometimes with Drive from Puerto Varas back to the airport, HIGHLIGHTS Ascent to Chaitén Volcano great views from above. (-) where you drop off your car. ● Leading you into isolated Today you have the option to choose among river valleys hidden in ● On the northern Carretera several trails. We recommend a warm-up Day 4 Rincón Bonito the Andes Cordillera, Austral, a true hiker‘s loop to 3000-year-old native Alerce trees This day is at leisure to explore the before ascending Chaitén Volcano, whose splendid natural surroundings of the farm. this Trek & Drive Tour paradise awaits: Pumalin 7 DAY SELF-DRIVE ITINERARY unexpected eruption in 2008 caused 7 DAY SELF-DRIVE ITINERARY A demanding hike leads up to a viewpoint combines comfort with National Park, created enormous damage. Afterwards continue overlooking the entire river valley, but it is FROM A$ 2,363* PER PERSON adventure. Follow the by deceased North driving to the town of Chaitén. (B) FROM A$ 1,434* PER PERSON also worth hiking only half of it to the first lookout. An easier alternative is the leisurely Includes course of emerald-colored Face founder Douglas Includes Ventisquero Loop that leads along the river, • 2 nights in the hotel accommodation Puelo River and hike on Tompkins. This park • 6 nights in the hotel accommodation mostly through the forest. (D) according to the chosen category, 4 traditional gaucho farming counts with an abundance according to the chosen category nights in simple local accomodations • 7 days rental car according to the Day 3 and Breakfast Day 4: Please note that • 7 days rental car according to the trails into the widely of well-developed hiking chosen category incl. CDW-Insurance, in Rincon Bonito, you are required to cook for chosen category incl. CDW-Insurance, unknown valley of the trails of different levels of free milage & second driver yourselves, but ingredients are available in the free milage & second driver • Meals as indicated storage room (pay for what you use). There is the • Meals as indicated glacier-fed Ventisquero difficulty (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) option to arrange barbeques and meals on-site, (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) River. depending on the availability of caretakers.

36 · INSIDER JOURNEYS * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include INSIDER JOURNEYS · 37 INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. CHILE AYSÉN UNTOUCHED CONTRASTS OF CHILOÉ CHILE TOURS TOURS

Day 1 Balmaceda – of medium difficulty starts about one hour Day 1: Castro Villa Cerro Castillo from Chile Chico and takes at least 4 to 5 Pick up your rental car upon arrival at Castros The journey begins at Balmeceda Airport. hours to complete. On the way, you are likely small airport and drive to the nearby center, After picking up your rental car, travel south to encounter wild guanacos and condors, if where you spend the night. Rest of the day at on the Carretera Austral. It doesn’t take long you’re lucky even pumas. (B) leisure to explore the town of Castro. before you get to enjoy spectacular views of the Cerro Castillo mountain range on the Day 6 Chile Chico – Puerto Bertrand right-hand side. (-) Drive back along the southern shore of the Day 2: Castro – Cucao lake to the village of Puerto Bertrand, where Drive to the Pacific coast today. Extensive Day 2 Cerro Castillo National Park you stay amid beautiful scenery near the Valdivian rainforests alternate with gentle Cerro Castillo National Park has become a eponymous lake. It is the source of the Baker, sand dunes and endlessly long, lonely new attractive hiking destination over the one of Chile’s mightiest rivers. (B) beaches. Cucao is the ideal base to immerse past few years. There are various options; yourself in this wild nature. (B) we recommend the ascent to the “Laguna” Day 7 Puerto Bertrand – Coyhaique of the Cerro Castillo mountain massif. This Today’s journey on the Carretera Austral can easily be done on your own, as the hiking leads back north to Coyhaique, the largest Day 3: Chiloé National Park HIGHLIGHTS trail is always well marked. (B) city in the region. (B) This day is available for an extended hike through Chiloé National Park. Another short ● This unique self-drive Day 3 Villa Cerro Castillo – Day 8 Coyhaique – Balmaceda hike option is the “Muelle de las Almas” tour takes you along Puerto Guadal Drop off your rental car at Balmaceda Airport. (“Pier of the Souls”). This mystical place is Today, your trip continues south on the (B) surrounded by the legends of the indigenous Chile‘s largest lake, Carretera Austral. In Puerto Rio Tranquilo, Huilliche people. If you are lucky, you might Lago General Carrera. we recommend a visit to the Marble Caves, a be able to see whales from here. (B) HIGHLIGHTS Explore the unique unique geological formation made mostly of marble. Continue along the shore until you ● Lush rainforests and lonely natural wonders of this reach Puerto Guadal. (B) Day 4: Cucao – Ancud pacific beaches, colorful region, for example the Continue to the north of Chiloé today. Close 5 DAY SELF-DRIVE ITINERARY Day 4 Puerto Guadal – Chile Chico to Ancud, it is worth visiting the nearby Jesuit wooden churches lake‘s impressive surreal 8 DAY SELF-DRIVE ITINERARY Continue your journey along the southern penguin colony of Puñihuil on the west coast. FROM A$ 1,080* PER PERSON and the traditions of the marble caves or the FROM PER PERSON shore of Lago General Carrera to the small A$ 1,848* It is the only mixed colony that consists of native Huilliche people, mighty Baker River. village of Chile Chico, near the Argentine both northern Chile’s Humboldt penguins Includes border. Its mild microclimate allows for the Includes and Patagonia’s Magallanes penguins. (B) • 4 nights in the hotel accommodation Magallanes penguins and Cerro Castillo and cultivation of cherries and other fruits. (B) • 7 nights in the hotel accommodation according to the chosen category the native dwarf deer Patagonia National Parks according to the chosen category • 5 days rental car according to the Pudú – this and much more entice with spectacular Day 5 Patagonia National Park • 8 days rental car according to the Day 5: Ancud – Puerto Montt chosen category incl. CDW-Insurance, Discover Patagonia’s breathtaking landscape chosen category incl. CDW-Insurance, Today you take the ferry across the Chacao free milage, second driver and can be discovered on this hikes. on a unique hike in the recently opened free milage & second driver Canal to the mainland and drive to the one way fee. self-drive trip to the most Patagonia National Park. The circular trail • Meals as indicated airport of Puerto Montt, where you drop off • Meals as indicated (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) your rental car. (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) beautiful corners of Chiloé

38 · INSIDER JOURNEYS * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include INSIDER JOURNEYS · 39 INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. CHILE EL PATAGÓN INSIDER EXCURSIONS CHILE TOURS TOURS

SANTIAGO | City Tour Santiago SANTIAGO | Valparaiso & Half Day / Private Tour Viña del Mar The city Santiago impresses with colonial- Full Day / Private Tour style buildings and modern skyscrapers. Today you visit Valparaíso, Chile’s oldest You visit Santiago’s most important and once most important port, as well monuments: The government palace La as the seaside resort of Viña del Mar at Moneda, the Universidad de Chile, the the Pacific coast. In Valparaíso we visit church San Francisco and the hill Santa the city center with the government Lucia. Visit the busy main square with building, Plaza Sotomayor, Plaza its cathedral and the old post office and Victoria, and the Cathedral, as well as the Mercado Central, the main fish and the harbor area. We then continue to seafood market. nearby Viña del Mar, arguably Chile’s most famous coastal city. A$ 134* PER PERSON A$ 317* PER PERSON

SANTIAGO | Aquitania Winery Half Day / Private Tour This tour takes you to the Maipo Valley. The valley has a Mediterranean climate: Hot and dry summers, cold and rainy winters. You visit the young boutique winery Aquitania, very close to Santiago. After a guided tour, participate in a tasting of two different until you reach the traditional Patagonian varieties of wine in order to personally Estancia where you stay tonight. This is a good assess their high quality. opportunity to learn about sheep breeding in Patagonia and the historical development of A$ 195* PER PERSON South America’s southernmost region. (B)

Day 5 Laguna Blanca – Cerro Sombrero SANTIAGO | Wine Tour SANTIAGO | Trekking Manquehue Hill A ferry crosses the Magellan Strait to the Casablanca Valley Full Day / Private Tour small town of Cerro Sombrero. Tierra Full Day / Private Tour We head to the Santa María de Manquehue del Fuego consists mainly of pampa; Experience the Casablanca Valley neighborhood, where we start the hike to the nevertheless, a colony of King penguins has while visiting exclusive avant-garde top of the Manquehue. The Manquehue hill is settled here some years ago. You should not vineyards. At the boutique vineyard La part of a mountain range that runs from east miss the opportunity to visit the park. (B) Recova you learn about the process of to west from the Andes and separates the small-scale wine production and will northern and central-southern sectors of the Day 6 Cerro Sombrero – enjoy a wine tasting with homemade capital of Chile. Day 1 Punta Arenas – Punta Arenas cheese. We then continue to the unique From the top you have a 180-degree view of HIGHLIGHTS Nearby Estancia Return to Punta Arenas today. This city at vineyard Viña Re. You’ll visit the cellar the city. Pick up your rental car at the airport and the end of the world has lived through an with clay vessels and barrels, as well as ● This self-drive drive to a nearby estancia where you spend eventful history, which can be discovered in the production of artisanal liquors. tour explores the the night. On the way, take in views of the historic center and in various museums, A$ 333* PER PERSON the Magellan Strait, considered the most as well as during a visit of the former A$ 392* PER PERSON southernmost tip of the important natural passage between the stronghold Fort Bulnes. (B) continent – from Torres Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. del Paine National Park Day 7: Punta Arenas – Airport Day 2 Punta Arenas – Drive back to Punta Arenas Airport and drop to Tierra del Fuego. Torres Del Paine off your rental car. (B) SANTIAGO | Trekking Cajon de Maipo Stay at Estancias, the Drive north until you reach the Torres del “Glaciar San Francisco & Laguna del Morado” traditional sheep Paine National Park. On the way, you are 7 DAY SELF-DRIVE ITINERARY Full Day / Private Tour likely to observe guanacos, the camel’s El Morado Natural Monument National Park is located farms of the region, Patagonian relatives. Tonight, you stay on FROM A$ 1,815* PER PERSON 93 km southeast of Santiago. This is a protected area and experience the a traditional sheep farm at the edge of the in the middle of the Andes Mountains. We will start national park. (B) Includes from Baños Morales. The path will take us to the challenges of life in this • 7 nights in the hotel accommodation impressive San Francisco Glacier and the Morales rugged yet impressive Day 3 Torres Del Paine according to the chosen category Lagoon, of glacial origin. On the way we will have a region. The day is at your disposal for the • 8 days rental car according to the refreshing stop at “Aguas de Panimávida”. exploration of Torres del Paine National Park, chosen category incl. CDW-Insurance, without a doubt a highlight of your visit. (B) free milage & second driver • Meals as indicated A$ 416* PER PERSON Day 4 Torres Del Paine – Laguna Blanca (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) Drive back south, passing Puerto Natales,

40 · INSIDER JOURNEYS * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include INSIDER JOURNEYS · 41 INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment INSIDER JOURNEYS · 13 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. CHILE INSIDER EXCURSIONS INSIDER EXCURSIONS CHILE EXCURSIONS EXCURSIONS

VALPARAISO | Walking Tour SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA | “Architectural Heritage” Salar de Atacama Half Day / Private Tour Half Day / Private Tour After a ride by trolley or city bus, we explore This tour takes you to the Atacama the Artilleria Hill with its remarkable Salt Flats, a dried-up inland sea that architectonical features. Breathe a whiff of formed millions of years ago. Littered history when visiting some traditional shops with glittering salt crystals, it is an and pharmacies. We reach Playa Ancha overwhelming sight. Marvel at the amazing and learn about the traditional commercial Chaxa Lagoon, which is inhabited by both life of the Porteños. All this against the Andean and James flamingos. Our last stop background of neo-Gothic Victorian houses is Toconao, a colonial village famous for of the 20th century. the bell tower of San Lucas church.

A$ 59* PER PERSON A$ 227* PER PERSON

VALPARAISO | Walking Tour SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA | “The Legacy” SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA | Rainbow Valley Half Day / Private Tour VALPARAISO | Moon Valley Half Day / Private Tour During this remarkable city tour, Walking Tour “Street Art” Half Day / Private Tour This tour takes you to the Domeyko hills. you will experience the history of Half Day / Private Tour Sunset in the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley). You visit Yerbas Buenas. Its prehistoric Valparaíso first hand and learn about Street art is an integral part of city life. Enjoy fantastic views over its bizarrely rock art is one of the most important the architectural and cultural heritage Many stairs, walls, buildings and elements shaped desert rocks from the highest dune groups of petroglyphs in the region. We of 19th century European immigrants. reflect creativity and taste. We explore Brasil of the valley. The volcanoes on the horizon then continue to the Rainbow Valley. Of course, you cannot miss the ride with Avenue and the market of El Cardonal, where form a spectacular background, with the The red, green, white, yellow, brown and one of Valparaíso’s famous funiculars we taste some local products. We visit the perfectly-shaped cone of Licancabur being earth colored tones combine with the (cable cars), which connect the hillside hill of Polanco as well as the open-air art the most impressive. Observe how the last blue sky and the white salt flats to create neighborhoods with the rest of the city. gallery on Bellavista hill, displaying Latin rays of sunshine bathe the valley in bright a truly unique setting. American graffiti. shades of orange, red and violet.

A$ 59* PER PERSON A$ 59* PER PERSON A$ 234* PER PERSON A$ 307* PER PERSON

VALPARAISO | Cooking Class SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA | Half Day / Private Tour Highland Lagoons In this three-hour cooking class, you Full Day / Private Tour discover the Chilean food culture. This excursion takes you to the highland, Guided by a local chef, you prepare with an altitude of over 4,000 m (13,123 a traditional Chilean lunch or dinner ft). On the way, we stop at the salt flat’s together. Individual wishes can Chaxa Lake, whose mineral-rich waters be taken into consideration, for are home to numerous flamingos. The example vegetarian, vegan, gluten- lakes of Miscanti and Miñiques are free and kosher options. The meal is located at more than 4,200 m (13,780 accompanied by an aperitif of Pisco ft) above sea level and surrounded by Sour, followed by Chilean wines and imposing volcanoes, yet they provide a coffee or tea. habitat for a variety of birds.

A$ 252* PER PERSON A$ 536* PER PERSON

VALPARAISO | Walking Tour “Authentic Valparaiso” Half Day / Private Tour VALPARAISO | Cooking Class with SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA | Paths of SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA | Today you are introduced to authentic vegetable market Coyo with lunch and Lama caravan El Tatio & Machuca Valparaíso. We visit the oldest quarter Half Day / Private Tour Full Day / Private Tour Full Day / Private Tour of Valparaíso, the historic church “La During this five-hour cooking class, you This tour takes you to the nearby This tour up to the Altiplano begins in Matrix” and the UNESCO-protected discover the Chilean food culture. In indigenous municipality of Coyo. Get the early morning hours, allowing you to port quarter. During a visit of the Valparaiso, the best place to obtain the to know their traditional lifestyle and watch the sunrise over one of the world’s traditional bar of Playa Ancha and some ingredients is one of the many markets, which handicraft before enjoying a typical most important geothermal fields: The shops that have existed here for many offer a wide range of everything you might Atacameño lunch. Afterwards participate El Tatio Geysers, at an altitude of over decades, we catch up with the past. ask for. Together we buy what we need for our in one of the village’s most important, 4,000 m. It is best to see its more than 70 The contemporary Valparaíso is also meal here. Individual wishes can be taken into centuries-old traditions: The Lama geysers first thing in the morning to fully thematized on this tour. consideration, for example vegetarian, vegan, Caravan. In the past, it enabled the appreciate the contrast of colors between gluten-free and kosher options. exchange of products with other villages. the blue sky and the geyser vapor.

A$ 112* PER PERSON A$ 252* PER PERSON A$ 402* PER PERSON A$ 493* PER PERSON

42 · INSIDER JOURNEYS * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include INSIDER JOURNEYS · 43 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. CHILE INSIDER EXCURSIONS INSIDER EXCURSIONS CHILE EXCURSIONS EXCURSIONS

EASTER ISLAND | Orongo PUNTA ARENAS | Half Day / Private Tour City Tour Punta Arenas Visit the crater lake of the extinct volcano Half Day / Private Tour Rano Kau, allowing breathtaking views over On this tour you discover Punta Arenas. the whole island. At the ceremonial village It defies the extreme climatic conditions of Orongo, the birdman cult rituals and the prevailing here along the coast of the associated competition took place. Visit Strait of Magellan. Enjoy great panoramic the petroglyphs and Orongo houses, while views of the city and the Strait of Magellan enjoying the view of the islands Motu Nui, from the Mirador Hill before exploring the Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao. Next destination historical city center. You also visit the is the unrestored Ahu Vinapu. Museum Maggiorino Borgatello.

A$ 136* PER PERSON A$ 183* PER PERSON

EASTER ISLAND | Ahu Akivi PUERTO NATALES | Half Day / Private Tour Trekking Base Las Torres On this tour you get to know the culture EASTER ISLAND | Island Tour Anakena PUNTA ARENAS | Boat Trip Isla Full Day / Collective Tour of Easter Island by visiting various Full Day / Private Tour Magdalena This demanding, yet rewarding hike former ceremonial places. In the This excursion starts with a visit of the Ahu Half Day / Private Tour leads you to the viewpoint of the three interior of the island, you explore the Vaihu, an unrestored Ahu in Hanga Te’e. After Today’s excursion takes you to Magdalena towers (“Las Torres”), Torres del Paine’s Ahu Akivi with its seven reconstructed a stop at the unrestored Ahu Akahanga,we Island, a natural habitat for Magellan most famous landmark. We ascend in Moais. Following, visit the Ahu in Hanga continue to Rano Raraku, an extinct volcano. penguins, cormorants and numerous other serpentines for almost two hours to Poukura and the Puna Pau Crater, where It is in this gigantic quarry that the Moais birds. Upon reaching the island, one of the Refugio El Chileno mountain hut on the the headgear of the Moais were made. were produced. Here you can see around 397 largest penguin colonies in southern Chile banks of Ascencio River. We follow the The tour finishes at the Tahai ceremonial statues in various stages of completion. The awaits you. Approximately 62,000 couples of trail up the last part until we reach the site near Hanga Roa. next stop is the Ahu Tongariki, before visiting these adorable animals live here during the lagoon. Enjoy the wonderful view of the the beach of Anakena. summer months. three towers.

A$ 136* PER PERSON A$ 205* PER PERSON A$ 329* PER PERSON A$ 365* PER PERSON

PUERTO VARAS | PUERTO NATALES | Boat Trip Glacier Osorno & Petrohue Balmaceda & Serrano Full Day / Private Tour Full Day / Collective Tour After a one-hour drive, we reach Chile’s Today’s catamaran trip takes you to the oldest national park Vicente Pérez spectacular glaciers Balmaceda and Serrano. Rosales. Through dense native forest, From Puerto Natales, navigate through the the road leads up the slopes of Osorno Bay of Last Hope to the mouth of Serrano Volcano until reaching the ski lodge. River. In Puerto Toro, we go ashore at the A beautiful walk offers unforgettable bank of Serrano River and take a short hike panoramas of Llanquihue Lake and the through a native forest in order to reach a impressive mountain range of the Andes. viewpoint offering privileged views of the Visit the famous rapids of Petrohué river. calving Serrano Glacier, above sea level and And the Todos Los Santos Lake. surrounded by imposing volcanoes, yet they provide a habitat for a variety of birds.

A$ 252* PER PERSON A$ 321* PER PERSON

PUERTO NATALES | Trekking Valle PUERTO VARAS | Frutillar PUERTO NATALES | Torres del Paine Frances Half Day / Private Tour PUERTO VARAS | Chiloé Full Day / Collective Tour Full Day / Collective Tour Today’s tour takes you to the village of Full Day / Private Tour First stop is the Cueva de Milodon, a natural This demanding trekking leads you to Frutillar. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere This tour takes you to the archipelago of monument consisting of three caves. Then one of the most beautiful corners of emanating from its traditional painted Chiloé. It is a land of myths with colorful we continue the trip through the park while the national park – the “French valley”. houses, lively gardens, tea rooms and wooden churches, a variety of seafood and a passing and stopping by many viewpoints. Along Skottsberg Lake, the path leads the modern Teatro del Lago. Discover rich avifauna. In Ancud, visit the fortress of San On a short hiking trail, we reach the into the valley past Paine Grande the history of the German settlers in the Antonio. Chiloé was the last stronghold of the viewpoint at Grey Lake, which allows for mountain and the Francés Glacier. We picturesque open-air museum of the Spanish crown. At the small village of Puñihuil wonderful view of the eponymous glacier. immerse deeper into the valley on forest German colonization. you take a boat trip to three small islands to Visit the sectors Salto Grande and Laguna paths, until reaching the viewpoint of the observe Magellan and Humboldt penguins. Amarga. French Valley.

A$ 160* PER PERSON A$ 370* PER PERSON A$ 268* PER PERSON A$ 542* PER PERSON

44 · INSIDER JOURNEYS * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include * Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include INSIDER JOURNEYS · 45 airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent. CHILE INSIDER HOTELS INSIDER HOTELS INDIACHILE HOTELS HOTELS

TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONALPARK | PAMPA LODGE LAGO YELCHO (NEAR CHAITEN) | HOTEL YELCHO  

In a hidden corner of the world, 50 kilometers south of Chaitén Pampa Lodge has 19 rooms between doubles and triples, with SANTIAGO | HOTEL LORETO  through the Carretera Austral. Here, sourrounded by ice-capped private bathroom; With mountain view, forest and the Serrano river. peaks, rainforests and open waters, you’ll find a nature and Our service includes breakfast; and it is possible to have lunches Hotel Loreto has a strategic location, just Hotel Loreto, in its constant concern for adventure paradise. This lake is born from the waters of the river and dinners in the barbecue area, choosing our specialties from the steps to the city center and Bellavista the environment, developed an innovative Futaleufú, originating from the Rio Grande in Argentina. The Yelcho menu. The chef’s specialty is roast meats and fish, accompanied district, the most cosmopolitan and eco-friendly project of sustainable energy Hotel has 8 comfortable single and double rooms. Hotel reception by salads from the garden, and the typical Chilean pebre. Also for heterogeneous area of Santiago. (solar panels for the hot water and heating hours: 8 am to midnight, 7 days a week. With more than 325,00 groups from 12 people we prepare lamb on the stick, accompanied Like a large house, Loreto offers a living system, hot water storage boilers and hectares of forest, the Pumalín Park has a wide variety of activities with wild potatoes and salads. All services are carried out in a room, a spacious dining room, a bar with the saving water in the discharges); as well as to offer the adventurous traveller, such as exploring, observing barbecue area with capacity for 150 people, with large windows to best Chilean wines and shelves with books. garbage recycling. wildlife, learning and relaxing. Sea kayakers can explore the Comao enjoy beautiful views. We do horseback riding with different levels On each floor you can find balconies and, in and Renihué Fjords, where you can often see dolphins, sea lions of experience, half day around the river Serrano, crossing hills, the roof, a large terrace with a 360°view of and even whales, but at the same time you can relax with nature and full day excursions with views of the Paine Massif, the Tindall the city. The hotel has 23 comfortable rooms FROM A$ 91* PER PERSON and the facilities that the place offers. Glacier, crossing valleys and sandy areas. fully equipped facing north side, with natural Bed and Breakfast light and overlooking an interior patio. FROM A$ 174* PER PERSON FROM A$ 347* PER PERSON Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast

PUERTO VARAS | HOTEL CASA KALFU  SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA | PUERTO NATALES | HOTEL CASA HOTEL CASA DON TOMAS  A large house from 1940 was built from DE LA PATAGONIA  SANTIAGO | HOTEL CASA the recycling of housing that belonged to a La Casa de Don Tomas is the hotel where you will live the unique BELLAVISTA  traditional family of German settlers. In the Strategically located in the center of experience of feeling part of the landscape immersed in one of remodeling a new volume was added for the Puerto Natales, with immediate access to the most arid places in the world, feeling its colors, textures and PUCON | LODGE LANDHAUS SAN SEBASTIAN  ctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit hotel rooms, respecting carefully the original restaurants, shops and cafes, the charm magical flavors. You will feel the silence that invites introspection amesadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy lines of the house. All woods are native to of its corners and spaces make Casa and you will hear the sound of nature. 700 meters from the main The capacity of this lodge was coordinated harmoniously within eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et Patagonia. The hotel has a lounge and bar Patagonia a unique and different place. avenue within walking distance of all tourist attractions. the infrastructure and landscape of the Patagonia nature. With dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam overlooking the lake. Only 15 hotels in all Chile With a simple decoration in order to Comfortable space, terraces and bathrooms, free coffee, herbal warm hospitality, culinary delights from its own organic farm and voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et hold this top distinction in category III, which maintain a warm and pleasant atmosphere, tea, drinking water for the entire stay. Our outdoor areas invite from the hand of Gabriela. The hotel offers local food; organic from justo Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, reflects the highest excellence in sustainability providing comfort and satisfaction to our you to rest, admiring the colors of the sunsets and the tranquility the neighbours or in local market; also from its own organic farm consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nationwide. Being evaluated with high rigor guests. The restoration was achieved after of the place. Our hotel is entirely NON-Smoking. production. Landhaus Hotel celebrates each day with a country nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut in the 3 areas of sustainability: Economic, several months of intense work preserving We offer daily buffet breakfast. Our Taipan restaurant is famous breakfast (buffet), that is well known by the guests. Home-made labore et dolore magna aliquyam Sociocultural and Environmental. Following the façade dating from the 1960s. This for its local dishes accompanied by a varied wine list. bread, jam from organic fruits, fresh vegetables and fruit juices. erebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, the Green Ticket evaluation criteria, we have house offers 6 fully equipped rooms, with a Our hotel has its own generators ensuring 24 hours of electricity Huge material of information over the region, flora and fauna is no sea takimata sancdolore magna obtained the Neutral Carbon degree, audited breakfast area where the aroma and flavor and hot water, swimming pool, free WI-FI, cafeteria service and available. Welcome to a space full of nature, power and freedom. aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At by Deloitte. Heating and hot water operator by are present – to start a day in a delicious free water 24 hours a day. vero eos et accusam et justo a combination of biomass and solar. and healthy way. FROM A$ 221* PER PERSON FROM A$ 157* PER PERSON Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast FROM A$ 74* PER PERSON FROM A$ 83* PER PERSON FROM A$ 136* PER PERSON Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast

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Additional charges may be levied for child meals. the right to amend our booking conditions from time to fluctuations, surcharges or other variables outside cancellation fee of 100% applies. relevant airline if you require further information. “Booking & Advisory Services” means services provided Where a child rate is provided in this brochure, an extra time. Please check with your travel consultant for our up of its control. You acknowledge and agree that you It is your responsibility to contact the airline prior by us to you in assisting you to acquire a Travel Product roll or fold-away bed is usually provided. Children are to date booking conditions, which are also available on shall be responsible for the prompt payment of all Additional cancellation charges may apply according to departure to ensure there is no change to the from a Third Party Travel Provider and includes advisory charged an adult rate if staying in a room without adults. insiderjourneys.com.au before making a booking. surcharges and price increases. A fee will apply for to the terms and conditions of the Third-Party Travel scheduled departure time. Please ensure all flight and consulting services, and providing a facility to payments made by debit and credit cards. Please Provider. details are correct prior to ticketing as we cannot enter into transactions with us and Third Party Travel River Cruises – shore excursions & water levels check this fee with us or your travel consultant when assume responsibility for incorrectly issued flights. Providers (whose details and Travel Products appear in The nature of some shore excursions in Asia means that BROCHURE VALIDITY booking. 10. We will not charge a cancellation fee if: We do not offer advice on Frequent Flyer eligibility this Brochure). for some excursions there are no formal jetties. While Brochure was printed in January 2021 and is valid on flights. staff are always on hand to assist, those with limited until 31 December 2021 and should be used only as a • you cancel your booking due to a breach by us of “Third Party Travel Provider” and “Suppliers” means the mobility may find these areas difficult to access. Due to guide in relation to other dates. Exchange rates used MINIMUM BOOKING REQUIREMENT & SERVICE FEES any of our obligations to you or due to our fault; or company or person who provides you with the Travel the unpredictable nature of weather and its effect on when pricing this brochure are as at 05 January 2021. 3. The following minimum booking requirement and OTHER CANCELLATION & AMENDMENTS Product on terms and conditions agreed with you. river conditions and water levels, it may on occasions be Please note that the content in this brochure is based service fees will apply to a booking: • the Third-Party Travel Provider cancels your 16. A Third-Party Travel Provider may cancel, reschedule necessary to complete some elements of the itinerary on information supplied by Third Party Travel Providers booking for no fault on your part. or amend any itinerary in accordance with operating “Travel Product” means the service or product provided by land, rather than by boat, or to alter the route of the and is subject to alteration with or without notice. • A service fee of A$35 per booking will be charged requirements or circumstances beyond its control. by a Third-Party Travel Provider, for example, an airline vessel including substituting some planned stops for Please check with your travel consultant about up to for train and internal Asia sectors booked without 11. Notwithstanding clause 9, cancellation of air, This includes alterations to cruise itineraries and or a hotel. others. Such changes can occur at any time without date prices, availability and information before making other land arrangements (excludes Japan); cruising, rail and other Third-Party Travel Provider schedules including change of embarkation and prior notice or warning and no refunds will be given a booking. arrangements may be subject to fees in accordance disembarkation points. We are not responsible in this instance. On the lower Mekong River between • To book international airfares and products not with the terms you agree with the Third-Party Travel for any other travel arrangement affected due to ANNEXURE TRAVEL TIPS FOR TRAVEL PRODUCTS Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, large seasonal variations contracted there is a minimum requirement of 4 Provider, which are separate to our cancellation fees. the Third-Party Travel Provider’s cancellations or These tips are not legally binding terms and conditions. in water levels necessitate low-water and high-water RESPONSIBILITY nights’ accommodation; Refunds will not be given for unused or cancelled amendments. Amendments beyond the Third-Party You should obtain and read the Third-Party Travel itineraries. The only significant difference is a vehicle 1. Insider Journeys acts as an agent for the Suppliers services after your arrangements have commenced. Travel Provider’s control may involve a surcharge for Provider’s terms and conditions which are legally transfer to/from Siem Reap in place of cruising across (transport, tour, event or accommodation providers) • Ticket delivery fees may be charged if a flight or the additional or amended services. binding on you. Tonle Sap Lake. As a guide, low water itineraries are who provide the various goods and/or services train is the first service in a booking. applied typically from January to early July, but this may (Products). All bookings are subject to the terms AMENDMENTS BY THE TRAVELLER Travel Insurance vary depending on rainfall across the river catchments. and conditions and limitations of liability imposed 12. Once itineraries are confirmed with a deposit on file, ACCOMMODATION RATINGS We strongly recommend you take out appropriate travel by each Supplier. It is therefore important for you to DEPOSIT & FULL PAYMENT one amendment free of charge is permitted provided 17. 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We reserve the right to correct any errors in rates Ticketing proceeding, demand, penalty, disappointment, complete the booking and pay the balance by the Third Party Travel Providers under the terms and or content quoted or calculated for any package, For international and domestic departure, e-tickets death, injury, illness, shock, inconvenience or delay. due date, due to our fault. conditions you agreed with them. Please check with with immediate effect. We will use our reasonable will be issued upon payment and completion of the This limitation of liability also applies irrespective of your consultant before cancelling or amending a endeavours to notify you of such corrections. booking process. In some instances, an e-ticket on the the cause, including negligence of us or a Supplier, 6. 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Accessibility or failure of machinery or equipment or industrial due within 7 days of confirmation, which includes special conditions including restrictions such as Travellers with a physical or mental disability that may action. a non-refundable administration fee of $500. Final baggage size and weight limits. Travel documents require assistance during their trip must advise us of JURISDICTION & LAW payment is due by 65 days prior to departure. are not transferable. All airline tickets must be issued their needs upon booking and declare all pre-existing 21. This brochure and all matters arising out of or in in the name of the passport holder and some carriers medical conditions. This enables us to ensure the connection with it and all terms are governed by the CANCELLATION BY THE TRAVELLER will deny carriage if the name varies and the booking suitability of each booking to the individual traveller. PRICES FOR TRAVEL PRODUCTS 9. All cancellations must be received in writing. may be cancelled. We have no responsibility for any laws applicable in the State of New South Wales. By acquiring the Booking and Advisory Services from us, 2. All pricing is reflected in Australian Dollars unless No refunds will be made for unused services. loss or damage arising from the incorrect entry of a Bedding configuration you consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of otherwise specifically denoted and is valid at time Cancellations will be subject to the following passenger’s name or as a result of the Third-Party Requests for specific bedding types must be made at the the Courts of New South Wales. of publication but is subject to change. ‘From’ prices cancellation fees applied per person, per confirmed Travel Provider’s policies. It is your responsibility to time of booking, however, cannot be guaranteed. Please Definitions represent land only and low season twin share booking: collect all travel documents prior to travel. note that double rooms can be fitted with either double “We” and “us” means Insider Journeys Pty Ltd. (ABN 32 prices (unless otherwise clearly stated). Unless or twin beds and that single rooms are often smaller – 634 425 951), trading as Insider Journeys. otherwise stated, prices include all government • for cancellations made more than 65 days before AIRFARES CANCELLATIONS & AMENDMENTS than other rooms. Triple rooms usually comprise a twin- levies and airport taxes as at the date of publication. the scheduled date for departure from Australia – 15. Prices displayed in this brochure or provided bed room with an additional sofa bed, roll-away bed or a “You” means any person who acquires the Travel Dates, itineraries and prices are indicative only. no refund of deposit; by us, do not include airfares from or to your fold-away bed for a third person. Private Travel and Asia River Cruising prices are for cancellations made between 10-65 days departing destination, unless specified. All flights Product and Booking & Advisory Services directly from us or indirectly through an independent travel agent valid for travel during low season and will vary before the scheduled date for departure from bookings are subject to the carrier’s conditions Travelling with children and includes any person who acquires a Travel Product depending on date of travel. We will use our Australia – a cancellation fee of 25%; of carriage. Cancellation and refund policies Where a child stays for free in a room sharing with two associated with airfares vary according to airfare

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