Explora Patagonia
8 Days/6 Nights
From $6,489 per person
(Dbl. Occupancy, Not Incl. Airfare)
Daily Departures from October to April
Overview
Explora Patagonia sits on the shore of Lake Pehoe in Torres del Paine National Park, one of the best parks for outdoor enthusiasts in all of South America. The park has campgrounds and vast hiking trails, in the midst of a spectacular natural setting that includes forests, blue and green lakes, glaciers, and the granite peaks – ‘Towers of Paine’ – for which it is named. The tour begins with two days in Santiago to experience the country’s capital city and surrounding area.
Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 6 nights (2 nights in Santiago, and 4 nights in Patagonia), and 13 meals (6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners).
Best Time to Go: October-April.
Destinations: South America, Chile, and Patagonia.
Interests: Adventure, All-Inclusive Properties, Culture & History, Hiking & Trekking, Horseback Riding, Luxury, and Wine Tasting.
Places Visited: Santiago and Torres del Paine National Park.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Santiago.
Depart to Santiago via overnight flight.
Day 2: Santiago.
After passing through immigration and customs, proceed to the reception area, where our inbound services representative will be holding a sign with your name on it. You will be greeted and then transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Santiago. (D)
Note: Check-in time is 2:00 PM. We can request early check-in but cannot guarantee it.
Day 3: Santiago-City Tour-Winery Tour.
In the morning, you will have a panoramic city tour of Santiago, which will include Parque O’Higgins, Plaza de Armas (the city’s historic center), Palacio de la Moneda, ex-National Congress, Mapocho Station Cultural Center, Santa Lucia Hill, the place of Santiago’s founding in 1541,and the Bohemian district of Bellavista.
In the afternoon, you will visit Concha y Torro vineyard. Overnight in Santiago. (B)
Day 4: Santiago-Punta Arenas-Explora Patagonia.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by an Explora representative and transferred by van to Explora’s Hotel Salto Chico on the shore of Lake Pehoe. Overnight at Explora Patagonia. (B,D)
Day 5: Explora Patagonia.
Choice of Explorations. Overnight at Explora Patagonia. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Explora Patagonia.
Choice of Explorations. Overnight at Explora Patagonia. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Explora Patagonia.
Choice of Explorations. Overnight at Explora Patagonia. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Explora Patagonia-Punta Arenas-Santiago.
Transfer to the airport in Punta Arenas for your return flight to Santiago and your final destination. (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Additional Details
Group Private: All transfers in Santiago are private, and the city tour and winery tour are group tours for single passengers. All services in Patagonia are in small groups (no larger than 10).
Elevations: Santiago is 1,700 feet above sea level, Torres Del Paine National Park elevations can reach 4,000 feet or more, depending upon your itinerary.
Passport/Visa: U.S., Australian, Canadian, and EU citizens (except Greece) require a valid passport (for the duration of your visit) and return ticket for stays of up to 90 days. Greek citizens can stay for up to 60 days. Australian, and Canadian citizens are required to pay a reciprocity fee (considered a multiple entry visa) of $95 and $132 respectively upon arrival (subject to change without notice due to currency fluctuations or other reasons). Citizens of other countries are advised to contact the Chilean embassy in their country before traveling.
Travel Insurance: In order to protect your travel investment from unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip, we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. We offer Allianz Global Assistance’s Classic Comprehensive and other plans. The Benefits and Coverage Limits are summarized on our Travel Insurance page. Call your travel counselor if you have any questions or to purchase a plan.
To Book This Trip: Call or email us to confirm the availability hotels and airfare for your desired dates of travel. Once we have confirmed availability, you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of $3,350 per person for Single Occupancy and $1,900 per person for Double/Triple Occupancy, plus the cost of the airfare (if we arrange it for you). The balance of the trip cost will be due 60 days prior to departure.
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