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LATIN AMERICA • CHILE<br />
Splendours<br />
of Chile<br />
Duration • 15 days & 12 nights<br />
Category • Superior<br />
This group tour features…<br />
Small group size – average 16<br />
people (max 20)<br />
4- & 5-star accommodation<br />
International & internal flights<br />
Flexible – extensions & flight<br />
upgrades available<br />
Transfers in air-conditioned<br />
vehicles<br />
Experienced local tour manager<br />
12 breakfasts & 3 lunches<br />
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees<br />
Porterage at airports<br />
Christmas departure<br />
Small-group tour • From £3,595 (incl. flights)<br />
Private tour • From £3,995 (incl. flights)<br />
in South America, for views across the city and<br />
the Andes beyond. Afternoon drive into the<br />
countryside to the Undurraga vineyard for a<br />
tour and wine tasting. (B)<br />
Day 4: Fly to Calama • San Pedro de Atacama<br />
Early morning flight to Calama and transfer to<br />
San Pedro de Atacama for 3 nights at the Hotel<br />
Altiplanico (or similar). Afternoon excursion to<br />
the Valley of the Moon to see the mesmerising<br />
change of colours at sunset. (B)<br />
Days 5-6: Atacama Desert<br />
Full-day journey into the spectacular desert<br />
landscape. Visit the Atacama salt flats, where<br />
pink flamingos may be seen, and stop at the<br />
small village of Toconao, with its white volcanic<br />
stone buildings. Continue to a traditional farm<br />
for lunch and visit Tebinquinche lagoon. Day<br />
6 is at leisure or take an optional excursion to<br />
El Tatio geysers, the hot springs or the 17thcentury<br />
fortress of Pukara de Quitor. (B)<br />
Weather<br />
San Pedro de Atacama<br />
J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />
A 21 20 20 19 17 16 16 17 18 20 21 21<br />
B 10 10 9 6 3 1 0 2 4 6 8 9<br />
C 38 27 18 5 1 1 1 1 4 3 8 17<br />
Punta Arenas<br />
J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />
A 15 14 12 9 6 4 4 5 7 10 12 14<br />
B 6 6 5 3 1 0 -1 0 1 3 4 6<br />
C 38 32 44 45 45 36 35 36 30 26 31 35<br />
A: Maximum average temperature (°C)<br />
B: Minimum average temperature (°C)<br />
C: Average rainfall (mm)<br />
Guanaco, Torres del Paine<br />
Chile is an extraordinarily beautiful country,<br />
encompassing just about every type of<br />
landscape on Earth, from the arid desert<br />
of the north, through verdant lakes and<br />
pastures to the soaring peaks and glaciers<br />
of Patagonia. This expansive tour explores<br />
Chile’s spectacular desert, mountain scenery<br />
and Patagonian wilderness, and allows time to<br />
discover some fascinating Chilean traditions.<br />
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES<br />
Watch the sun set over the Atacama<br />
Desert<br />
Take a private boat trip on Lake Todos<br />
los Santos<br />
Stay inside the park at Torres del Paine<br />
Visit a traditional Patagonian ranch<br />
Days 1-2: Fly to Santiago via São Paulo<br />
Overnight flight from London (regional<br />
connections available) to Santiago, via São<br />
Paulo, with LATAM Airlines. Morning arrival and<br />
transfer to the Hotel Plaza San Francisco for 2<br />
nights. (N)<br />
Day 3: Santiago<br />
Morning tour of Santiago, including the<br />
cathedral, the historic main square, the central<br />
market and Sky Costanera, the tallest building<br />
Days 7-8: Fly to Lake District via Santiago<br />
Fly to Puerto Montt via Santiago and transfer<br />
to the town of Puerto Varas for 2 nights at<br />
Cabaña del Lago Hotel, set on the lake. In the<br />
morning visit Petrohué Falls and take a boat<br />
trip on Lake Todos los Santos. Afternoon drive<br />
up the lower reaches of the Osorno Volcano<br />
for views of the surrounding mountains. (B)<br />
Day 9: Fly to Punta Arenas • Puerto Natales<br />
Fly to Punta Arenas and continue to Puerto<br />
Natales, set amid jagged peaks and the glassy<br />
waters of Last Hope Sound. Stay overnight at<br />
the Hotel Costaustralis (fjord-view room). (B)<br />
Day 10: Torres del Paine<br />
Drive across the wilds of Patagonia to Torres<br />
del Paine National Park. Full-day tour taking in<br />
the dramatic scenery of granite peaks, emerald<br />
lakes, waterfalls and ancient lenga forests.<br />
There is also the opportunity to meet the local<br />
rangers and learn about their work in the park.<br />
Stay at Hotel Lago Grey for 2 nights (upgrade<br />
to a superior room with views of the glacier<br />
from £45 per person). (B, L)<br />
Day 11: Torres del Paine<br />
Morning shared boat excursion on Lake Grey<br />
for an up-close view of its striking bright-blue<br />
glacier. Afternoon at leisure or optional tours.<br />
(B)<br />
Day 12: Punta Arenas<br />
Drive to Punta Arenas, visiting a traditional<br />
Patagonian estancia en route. Discover how<br />
people live in this remote region and enjoy<br />
a typical quincho barbecue. Afternoon short<br />
tour of Punta Arenas, situated on the Magellan<br />
Strait, and overnight stay at Cabo de Hornos<br />
Hotel. (B, L)<br />
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View our full range of itineraries, hotels and experiences at CoxandKings.co.uk
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