Daily Departure
Prices are valid since March 1st until September 30th, 2013
Ask for prices for special Seasons (Christmas, New Year and Holydays)
Day 01: SANTIAGO
Arrival, reception at airport and transfer to selected hotel and Overnight.
Day 02: SANTIAGO
Breakfast at Hotel.
Departure from your hotel to visit the Civic Centre, the Presidential Palace La Moneda built in 1846, Main Square, the Cathedral, Post Office and downtown, continuing to B. O"Higgins Ave.and the old residential areas including the Club Hipico Race Track and O"Higgins Park. Tour proceeds through Club de la Union Building, Universidad de Chile and Santa LucÃa hill where the city was founded (1541).Visit to Bellavista area, full of nice Cafes and Restaurants, Theaters etc, and going up the San Cristobal hill to obtnain the best views of Santiago. Free time for pictures and continue visiting the new residential areas of Las Condes, Vitacura and Providencia. Return to your Hotel and Overnight.
Day 03: SANTIAGO VIÑA DEL MAR AND VALPARAISO
Breakfast at Hotel.
The excursion starts travelling through the green and fertile valleys of Curacavi and Casablanca, towards Valparaiso, a picturesque harbour located by the Pacific Ocean. The ride includes a tour through the narrow avenues of the port, The Plaza Sotomayor in front of the Pratt wharf. The Artilleria funicular, dated since 1898, one of the oldest means of transportation in use, that will allow a most spectacular sightseeing of the bay together with the remarkable architecture of the old houses built on the hills that surround the port.
Taking the route by the sea, tour proceeds to Viña del Mar, a summer resort also called Ciudad Jardin, due to the beauty of its parks and meadows. Quinta Vergara Park is an excellent example, with its long promenades and exotic trees. Then, tour continues to the traditional Vergara square and proceeds to the heart of the city through beautiful and shaded tree avenues.
Lunch at local restaurant in front of the sea (not included)
After lunch tour continues visiting other main attractions of Viña del Mar and finally , a drive along the coast bordering the fashionable beaches of Las Salinas, Reñaca and Con Con.
Return to Santiago and your hotel and Overnight.
Day 04: SANTIAGO - ISLA NEGRA - PABLO NERUDA MUSEUM
Breakfast at Hotel.
This excursion departs from your hotel and starts crossing beautiful natural landscapes of the Central Valley,
including ancient pine and eucalyptus tree forests and reaching the Santo Domingo Seaside resort, a charming small village along the Pacific Ocean with its most beautiful houses and well kept gardens.
The tour proceeds along the coast and the Port of San Antonio, a picturesque bustling port, showing its colorful market. The road runs through sheltered beaches towards the peaceful Isla Negra, a small summer resort housing the world famous Pablo Neruda House and Museum, which stands facing the sea. (Literature Noble Prize , 1971)
The poet"s genius will be unfolded by admiring his beautiful vessel figure-heads, surprising miniatures, multicolored bottles, fine glassware, his unique collection of marine shells, and his manuscripts.
Lunch - not included - can be served in one of the many restaurant located in this cozy summer resort.
After lunch return to Santiago via Algarrobo summer restor .Overnight.
Day 05: SANTIAGO
Breakfast at Hotel.
Transfer to the airport in time to board your next flight.
End of the Services.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE:
All scheduled transfers
All scheduled guided tours (English and Spanish Speaking Guide)
Meals as specified in the Itinerary
Accommodations specified in the Itinerary
Entrance fee of the famous Pablo Neruda House and Museum
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE:
Airfares (domestic and international)
Airport taxes (domestic and international)
All services, meals or items not mentioned
Personal expenses such as: phone calls, laundry, beverages, etc.
Tips to bellboys and room-maid at hotels.
Tips to drivers and guides.
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