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Santiago de and 8 days ‐ Puerto Varas ‐ ‐ Isla Chiloe ‐ ‐

The hideout heaven with a surprising nature from Santiago to Puerto Varas

From vibrant Santiago and its neighborhoods to south to Puerto Varas. A hideout heaven where nature will surprise you showing its best side. A high mountains and deep valleys completely covered by forests and other typical trees of the area await you at the Alerce Andino National Park.

HIGHLIGHTS  Santiago city tour and wine tasting in the vineyard concha y Toro  Full Day excursion to Viña del Mar and Valparaiso with lunch  Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas City Tour  Visit to the city of Frutillar  Full Day excursion Petrohué Waterfalls and Volcan with lunch.  Full Day excursion to Chiloe island – Castro ‐ Dalcahue with lunch

ITINERARY

DAY 1: SANTIAGO Arrival at the Arturo Merino International Airport in Santiago de Chile. Transfer Santiago airport to the Hotel. Check in. Overnight at Hotel to select in Santiago

DAY 2: HD AM CITY TOUR AND VISIT SAN CRISTOBAL HILL – HD PM TOUR TRADITIONAL WITH TASTING IN THE VINEYARD CONCHA Y TORO Breakfast at the hotel and departure to start our visit to the beautiful city of Santiago. Santiago stands out for being a cosmopolitan and modern city that perfectly combines its traditions with a modern perspective. The tour will take you to visit the heart of the city and its emblematic sites such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Central Post Office of Santiago and its . We will also visit the Palacio de la Moneda, which is the seat of government, as well as the traditional neighborhoods of the historic centre of the city. The tour also includes a visit to the Santa Lucía hill, called Huelén by the natives. It is a true urban oasis in the city centre. There we will learn more about the history of Chile and enjoy some of the best views of the city.

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After getting to know Santiago de Chile, we will arrive at the Lastarria neighborhood, famous for its cultural, inherited and gastronomic offer. The second part of the tour will take you to the east side of the city, to the financial heart of Santiago, known for its modern buildings, impressive glass skyscrapers, and impressive sculptures designed by prominent national architects. There, you will see exactly why this area is known as "Sanhattan" among the locals. After the city tour, return to the hotel. Lunch not included

Vineyard Concha y Toro At the agreed time pick up at the hotel, to start the tour to Viña Concha y Toro Arrival at the vineyard and we will begin the bed through the gardens, park and the exterior of the summer residence of the Concha y Toro family towards the end of the 19th century. We will continue the tour to arrive at the plantation where we will know the different strains of Concha y Toro wines where there are more than 26 varieties of grapes for winemaking. Visit to the wineries including the centenary Casillero del Diablo, cradle of the Wine Legend, to finish with 3 wine tastings and a gift engraved glass. Overnight at Hotel in Santiago Meals included: Breakfast at hotel

DAY 3: FD VIÑA DEL MAR AND VALPARAÍSO Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from your Hotel. We start our tour passing through the Curacaví and Casablanca Valleys. Arrival in Valparaíso with a complete tour of this city‐port, knowing its narrow streets, Plaza Sotomayor and one of the oldest funiculars still in service and ascension to the hills that surround the Bay for a spectacular view. We continue passing through the National Congress Building and reaching Viña del Mar, also called a city‐garden for its beautiful parks, the most attractive being Quinta Vergara and continuing on to its main attractions and the coastal path that leads to the main beaches and Avenues . Return to Santiago. Overnight at Hotel in Santiago Meals included: Breakfast at hotel and lunch

DAY 4: SANTIAGO Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer out to the airport to Santiago, and subsequent flight connection to Puerto Varas Arrival and transfer to the hotel and overnight.

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DAY 5: HD AM CITY TOUR PUERTO MONTT /PUERTO VARAS – HD PM FRUTILLAR Breakfast at the hotel. We will pick you up at your hotel to start the Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas City Tour. Our first stop will be on the waterfront of the city of Puerto Varas, also known as the City of Roses, to visit the Aurora sculpture with Lake Llanquihue in the background. Then, we will go to the church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in a monumental baroque style and then continue along the shore of the lake and go to the center, while we see the Osorno volcano, if the weather permits. We will take the Route of the Settlers, passing through the town of Alerce to reach Puerto Montt and visit the highest point of the city, from where you have a privileged view of Tenglo Island and the Pacific Ocean. We will continue to the Monument to the German Settlers, in front of the Plaza de Armas, the waterfront pier and the cathedral. We will continue to Angelmó, famous for its craft shops and the fishermen's cove. After the visit to the cove we begin the return to Puerto Varas to leave the passengers at their hotel. Lunch not included

PM FRUTILLAR Departure from the hotel at the agreed time to begin our visit to the city of Frutillar. Located on the west bank of Lake Llanquihue Frutillar enchants all year round with its beauty. On our tour we will access a rural road used by farmers in the area, so we can observe the agricultural and livestock activity that takes place here. You will have the opportunity to visit the famous Teatro del Lago, one more reason to fall in love with Frutillar. We will visit this charming lake destination, where Lake Lanquihue and various volcanoes are part of the landscape. There it is possible to perceive the heritage of the German settlers, with spectacular old houses (many of them converted into lodgings), delicious Bavarian gastronomy and kuchenes or apple strudel pastries. After the visit to Frutillar, we will return to Puerto Varas, leaving the passengers at their hotel. Overnight hotel in Puerto Varas Meals included: Breakfast at hotel

DAY 6: FD PETROHUE AND VOLCAN OSORNO Breakfast at the hotel. This adventure will take you to see this active volcano, renowned for its perfect formation, and the famous Petrohué Waterfalls, both important landmarks in Southern Chile. A lake originating from a glacier and an active volcano, famous for its perfectly shaped crater, are two of the attractions you can see with this package. The tour starts on the southern shores of the , where you will learn about the German settlers and agriculture in the zone. Once in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, you will be able to enjoy the imposing Petrohué Waterfalls, which stun visitors with their turquoise Waters. From there, we will go on to the origin of the Petrohué River, , where we will visit some of its sleepy beaches. By then, we will be at the foot of the Osorno Volcano to enjoy a lunch in the village of Ensenada, before continuing up to the ski resort on the volcano. On route, you will be stunned

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by the panoramic views of the Petrohué River valley and the beautiful Llanquihue Lake. Overnight hotel in Puerto Varas Meals included: Breakfast at hotel and lunch at local restaurant

DAY 7: FD ISLA CHILOE – CASTRO ‐ DALCAHUE Breakfast at hotel. A full day tour visiting the northern part of the mythical island of Chiloé, its stilted houses, its markets and the churches declared as World Heritage sites by Unesco. A full day, magical tour leaving from Puerto Varas. In order to delve into the Chilote world, we begin our day by taking a boat down the Chacao canal for 30 minutes, where we spot a wide variety of birds, before arriving to the village of Chacao to visit its square and church. We will continue on to Castro to stop for lunch. Then, we will visit the stilted houses of Rio Gamboa, the square and its church which was declared a Unesco World Heritage site. Next, we will visit the recently restored Nercón Church (1890), which is a national monument and is also on Unesco’s protected list. The day continues in Dalcahue, where we stop on the waterfront to take in the wonderful natural landscape and visit the local artisan market, museum and church. After the visit to the magical island of Chiloe, we will begin the return to Puerto Varas, leaving the passengers at their hotel. Overnight hotel in Puerto Varas Meals included: Breakfast at hotel and lunch at local restaurant

DAY 8: PUERTO VARAS – PUERTO MONTT – SANTIAGO Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to the airport of Puerto Montt to take the flight to Santiago, and subsequent flight connection back to the country of origin.

RATES

Prices p/p in Euros Travel Period Dbl share p/p Sgl suppl Hotels Type of travel (Daily)

01/12/20 – 30/10/21 990 200 4* & 5* Shared services

• Rates not valid during: Christmas ‐ New year ‐ Carnival ‐ Easter ‐ Winter holidays in Chile, Congress period and all other events that might be organized.

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Notes

Travel Period: Range of time price are valid. Should your desired trip dates cover 2 different travel periods, rates should be recalculated and proposed to you by mail. Type of Travel: vforvacation offers two types of travel a) Shared services which means “seat in coach” basis tours with multinational fellow travelers’ groups b) Private services which means that all arrangements and land services are on individual basis Single supplement: Cost of Single supplement is only valid on a basis of minimum 3 paying passengers travelling together For Solo travelers on private service tours, rates should be recalculated and proposed to you by mail.

INCLUSIONS

 Accommodation Accommodation at 4* and 5* hotels ( Crown Plaza 5 * in Santiago, Hotel Cabañas del Lago 4* in Puerto Varas) or similar  Meals Breakfast daily + 3 lunches  Transportation All transfers and excursions conducted in SIC shared services.  Guides Services of professional driver/guides included  Entrance Fees All entrance fees included

NOT INCLUDED  International and domestic Air tickets  City tax of 1.50 usd p/p p/night paid directly to the hotels.  Any other meals than the above described  Tips and porters  Any services not clearly mentioned in the program or mentioned as optional

REMARKS • In case of more travelers or groups pls request ad hoc and we’ll send you our proposal by mail. • For special groups and ad hoc programs pls request and we’ll send you our proposal by mail.