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THE LATIN AMERICA TRAVEL COMPANY TAILOR MADE THE GREAT PATAGONIA SELF DRIVE ITINERARY ▶ CONTENTS, ABOUT US & TRIP SUMMARY CONTENTS OF THIS DOSSIER TRIP SUMMARY 2 ..... Contents, about us & trip summary DAY 1: Meet & greet at the airport, private transfer to hotel DAY 2: A historic tour of Santiago with Cerro San Cristobal 3 ….. Testimonials DAY 3: Fly to Puerto Montt and transfer to pretty Puerto Varas 4 ..... Guide price and inclusions DAY 4: Cycling and beer tasting tour of Frutillar 5 ..... Detailed day by day itinerary DAY 5: Receive your car and set out on the road, stopping at Petrohue 30 ... Recommended reading lists DAY 6: Explore Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano & other activities 32 ... Booking conditions DAY 7: Drive along the Carretera Austral to Hornopiren DAY 8: A spectacular ferry ride to Caleta Gonzalo ABOUT OUR COMPANY DAY 9: Activities in Pumalín National Park DAY 10: Stunning drive past lakes, glaciers and fjords to Puyuhuapi As one of the UK’s leading, independent and family owned Latin DAY 11: Hanging glaciers in Queulat national park America tour specialists our focus is on well thought through DAY 12: Drive through the valleys of the Aysén region to Coyahaique private and tailor made adventures. Our emphasis is very much on DAY 13: Beautiful drive to General Carrera Lake & the marble caves creating the right trip for you and we work closely with you in order DAY 14: A day at leisure in deep Patagonia to achieve this. We use our experience and knowledge to ensure your trip to Latin America is a trip of a lifetime! DAY 15: Cross into Argentina, stopping at Lake Posadas DAY 16: A memorable drive on the ‘Patagonian Highway’ to El Chalten DAY 17: Trek to Fitz Roy for stunning mountain views ALL TOURS ARE FINANCIALLY PROTECTED DAY 18: Drive to El Calafate on the shores of Lago Argentino DAY 19: Hike on Perito Moreno Glacier We are members of ABTA (Y1699) and our tours are ATOL protected DAY 20: Drive back to Chile to Torres del Paine National Park (license 10287) giving you full peace of mind when booking with us DAY 21: Hiking in Torres del Paine and exploring the national park both for monies paid to us as well as the code of conduct and high DAY 22: Milodon Cave and drive to Punta Arenas standards that membership of these organisations require. We are DAY 23: Fly back to Santiago & transfer to the wine valley also members of LATA, the authoritative professional travel association for Latin America in the UK. DAY 24: Morning at leisure, transfer to the airport for departure THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 2 ▶ TESTIMONIALS “We have had to call off our proposed holiday to Peru and the Galapagos due to the Coronavirus. We had paid a significant deposit and were caught in the position of, do we pay the remainder or lose the deposit. This dilemma was thankfully removed by John and The Latin America Travel Company. They suggested we did not pay the remainder and subsequently repaid all the deposit. Legally they did not have to do this. Other companies have not acted in this way. They have taken away all the worry. John and the company have handled this with outstanding ethics and real integrity." Russ H, June 2020 “ Great Value, Efficient, and Effective. John Stanley of The LATC worked with me to plan precisely the experience I “The Latin American Travel wanted, at the time I wanted, and at a very competitive price. I Company is amazing and I had tried three other, well-known, larger companies but could cannot praise it highly enough! not get what I wanted. Once the Tour Itinerary was fixed and Their customer service is paid, John Stanley of the LATC stayed on top of any potential second to none - any queries issues or problems within the countries/regions we were were dealt with immediately scheduled to tour that could impact our experience and and efficiently by John Stanley adjusted our schedule to protect our interests and experiences. and we were each provided One required a modest change in the plan which was handled with a personalised guidebook very effectively with no impact on our experience or cost to us. to take with us.” Thank you, John.” Jan Patis, February 2018 David Blanchard, July 2019 CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 3 ▶ PRICE & INCLUSIONS FOR THIS TOUR GUIDE PRICE TAILOR MADE £5057 per person* THIS PRICE IS BASED ON MID SEASON RATES AND TWO PEOPLE SHARING ONE ROOM. *Prices vary by date, flight prices, the number of people in your party and what tours, services and level of accommodation you choose to include. Please contact us for a firm quote. Please remember that INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR as this is a private tour we can tailor this trip to ✓All accommodation meet your requirements ✓ All internal flights ✓ All tours as specified in the itinerary ✓ All transfers & transportation PROTECTION ✓ Car hire in a 4X4 vehicle with maps and guides ✓ All meals as specified in the itinerary ✓ All national park entrance fees ✓ All other entrance fees ✓ 24 hour emergency assistance ✓ 100% financial protection with our ATOL license (10287) and ABTA membership (Y1699) ✓ Our exclusive 100+ page trip guidebook, personalised to your trip ✓ Full support from your dedicated Latin America specialist ✘ NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR All our tours come with ✘ International flights to and from Chile the guarantee and ✘ Travel insurance to cover any medical treatment - we recommend Citybond Suretravel. peace of mind of full ✘ Discretionary gratuities to drivers and guides. protection of any monies paid to us THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 4 ▶ YOUR DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 1 OVERNIGHT ARRIVAL TO SANTIAGO HOTEL LADERA SANTIAGO ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: STANDARD MEET & GREET AT THE AIRPORT & PRIVATE TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL A chic and contemporary hotel located in a leafy and affluent area with a spectacular rooftop pool On arrival to Santiago you will be met by your friendly English speaking driver and terrace and a peaceful courtyard garden. guide who will help you with your luggage and welcome you to Chile. Then they will take you by private transfer straight to your hotel (about 45 minutes depending on traffic). The rest of the day is at leisure. Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Los Araucanos 2021, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile MEALS INCLUDED: None today THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 5 5 ▶ YOUR DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 2 OVERNIGHT SANTIAGO PRIVATE CITY TOUR HOTEL LADERA SANTIAGO ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: STANDARD A HALF DAY TOUR WITH ONE OF OUR SUPERB LOCAL GUIDES A chic and contemporary hotel located in a leafy and affluent area with a spectacular rooftop pool This morning you are met at your hotel by your private guide who will show you and terrace and a peaceful courtyard garden. around Santiago. Start at La Moneda, the Government Palace, where you will learn about the history of the city. You will walk through the central streets of Huérfanos and Ahumada before arriving at the main square of the city, Plaza de Armas, which is surrounded by the Metropolitan Cathedral and other beautiful buildings. After this continue to Santa Lucía Hill which is the historic site where the Spanish founded Santiago in 1541. It is a lone steep rock with many plants and old buildings rising steeply from the city below. After this you will cross the Mapocho River to the cultural and bohemian district of Bellavista. Stop by some craft markets and explore the streets of this cultural district before heading to San Cristobal Hill. Drive up the hill or take the cable car for a wonderful view of the city. On the way back to your hotel pass through the Providencia district with its top restaurants and shops. Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Los Araucanos 2021, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 6 6 ▶ YOUR DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 3 OVERNIGHT SANTIAGO TO PUERTO VARAS HOTEL MERO GAUCHO ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: STANDARD FLY SOUTH TO PUERTO MONTT & TRANSFER TO PUERTO VARAS A traditional 1930’s house that has been lovingly restored and converted into a small family run Private transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Montt with LATAM airlines. hotel with stylish rooms and a prime location. FLIGHT: LA273 DEPARTS SANTIAGO: 08:46 ARRIVES PUERTO MONTT: 10:29 DURATION: 1 hour 43 minutes On arrival you will be met by your guide who will take you by private transfer to the picturesque lakeside town of Puerto Varas, about a 30 minute drive. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and explore the town. Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: 5550000, Pasaje Ricke 108, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos, Chile MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 7 7 ▶ YOUR DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 4 OVERNIGHT FRUTILLAR BIKE & BEER! HOTEL MERO GAUCHO ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: STANDARD A PRIVATE TOUR OF FRUTILLAR, LLANQUIHUE & A LOCAL BREWERY A traditional 1930’s house that has been lovingly restored and converted into a small family run Start the day with a transfer to the nearby town of Frutillar to begin your cycling hotel with stylish rooms and a prime location.