CHILE'S PATAGONIA & EASTER ISLAND ITINERARY:
Days 1 - 3, Wednesday - Friday - Depart home for Santiago,
Chile
Depart home on Wednesday.
Santiago is alive with fascinating architecture and a
Pre-Colombian Art Museum boasting priceless ceramics, textiles
and relics. Savor the views and wines of two of Chile’s top
vineyards—Bisquertt and Viu Mannent— on an antique carriage ride
through the Colchagua Valley.
Days 4 & 5, Saturday & Sunday - Coyhaique & Termas De
Puyuhuapi
Cross the Patagonian pampas to Coyhaique, watching for wild
geese and storks. Follow the Simpson River to Puerto Chacabuco,
where a catamaran carries you through the southern fjords and
channels to the Termas de Puyuhuapi Lodge and Spa. Discover a
massive hanging glacier in Queulat National Park, and enjoy an
array of activities at the beautiful lodge, including kayaking,
hiking and biking.
Day 6, Monday - Laguna San Rafael
Cruise the austral fjords leading to San Rafael Lagoon by
catamaran, enjoying pristine waters, majestic mountains and
forests. The Tempanos River leads to our final prize: a massive,
millenarian glacier.
Day 7, Tuesday - Santiago & San Cristobal Hill
The views from the top of San Cristobal Hill are spectacular
and the funicular ride down is unforgettable. Explore the city
and enjoy a special culinary presentation.
Days 8 - 10, Wednesday - Friday - Easter Island
Mysteries abound on Easter Island. How were the massive
statues—Moai—carved and moved, and why did the civilization
selfdestruct? With local experts, explore sites where the
statues were created, abandoned or carefully restored. Walk the
steep cliff paths searching for clues, and climb Rano Kau crater
for spectacular views of the ocean and volcano. Visit Orongo,
ceremonial cult site, and picnic on beautiful Anakena Beach.
Days 11 & 12, Saturday & Sunday - Depart Easter Island &
Santiago
Fly from Easter Island to Santiago, to connect to your
flight home.

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Experience the beauty of Patagonia as the afternoon sun coats
the aged blue ice of a glacier with a golden layer of light, and
cerulean waters run through rugged fjords carved from the earth
millennia ago. The immense Patagonian silence is what you’ll
remember; it’s like no place else. On Easter Island, walk in the
footsteps of ancient people who have disappeared from the world.
The enigmatic stone Moai they built stand along the sea, silent
sentinels of a lost civilization.
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Meeting Point: |
Santiago, Chile |
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Departure Point: |
Santiago, Chile |
Duration: 12 Days
Departure
Dates:
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Price From: $7,295
Single Supplement: $1,595 *Package
price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single
supplement applies. Intra-tour air pricing is subject to
change. International airfare is additional. Other
restrictions may apply.
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ACCOMMODATIONS |
Santiago, Ritz Carlton Hotel: The Ritz-Carlton
Santiago offers dazzling views of the Andes Mountains, and is
located in the capital's most prestigious and refined
neighborhood, Las Condes, near the financial district. Fine
restaurants and the upscale boutiques of Avenida Isidora
Goyenechea are just a short walk away.
The 205-room hotel is also centrally located to Chile's
recreational activities: hiking through forests, lounging on the
beach, scaling dormant volcanoes, skiing in the mountains or
touring the many fine vineyards Chile has to offer. The
Ritz-Carlton combines deluxe accommodations and superior
facilities that reflect the warm hospitality, beauty, culture
and history of this fascinating city.
The Ritz-Carlton Santiago also provides a spacious,
well-appointed spa and fitness center with floor-to-ceiling
windows overlooking the Andes Mountains and the city, as well as
four excellent restaurants, each highlighting a distinctive
dining style, and lounges for relaxation and socializing.
Patagonia, Puerto Puyuhuapi Termas de Puyuhuapi:
The main building of this distinctive and stunning lodge houses
the reception area, staffed by friendly, English speaking
personnel; the living room with multiple seating areas of
overstuffed couches and chairs facing the windows with their
spectacular vistas across the lake, or the warm and welcoming
fire place.
There is a small lounge with a well stocked bar, and a dining
room, which features a choice of appetizers, main courses and
desserts — all with a distinctive regional flavor.
Rooms are located in several separate buildings, most resembling
Swiss chalets.
Rooms are well appointed, with plenty of closet space and
drawers. Heating is provided by under-the-floor pipes, which is
particularly nice in the bathrooms, making them toasty warm.
Bathrooms are modern, with ample space for toiletries, plenty of
hot water and big, fluffy towels.
The Termas de Puyuhuapi is a full fledged "spa" with Thalasso
Therapy Facilities.There are also three outdoor thermal pools,
one in a natural setting and two regular style pools, both
fronting the bay, with temperatures varying depending on the
amount of flow coming from the hotel springs, ranging from 90 to
104 degrees.
A scenic but short path takes you form the hotel to the pools.
There is also a snack bar and dressing-restroom facilities close
by.
Puerto Chacabuco, Loberias del Sur: Situated on a
bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and facing a spectacular
hanging glacier, the traditional Loberías del Sur Hotel is
located in Puerto Chacabuco in Northern Patagonia. The perfect
base for exploring glaciers and the other natural wonders that
abound in this spectacular region, the hotel offers all the
services, amenities and comforts to enhance your adventure.
Built in traditional style, Loberias del Sure offers 60 rooms
warmly decorated and featuring private baths, cable TV, central
heating and mini-bar. Hotel facilities include an excellent
restaurant, featuring local fish and seafoods accompanied by
renowned Chilean wines, a comfortable bar, gym, sauna and
massage service, laundry service and business center.
Easter Island, Explora en Rapa Nui: Enjoy an outpost of
luxury on one of the earth's most isolated spots at Explora en
Rapa Nui. Run by Explora, well known for its beautiful lodges in
Chile's Torres del Paine National Park and the Atacama Desert,
Explora en Rapa Nui uses the same winning formula of adventure
by day and pisco sours and plush down comforters by night.
The hotel is located on a hill in the Te Miro Oone sector, on
9.6 hectares of land that faces the sea. The hotel is situated
in the southwestern zone of the island, 5.6 km from Hanga Roa –
the only town on the island – acting as a base for exploring
this attractive and mysterious island, home to a culture whose
origins and evolution remain unexplained. Volcanic rock, native
to the island and wood from the mainland are the principal
materials used in the construction of the hotel.
There are 30 guestrooms that spread out from central areas that
house reception, living areas, a bar, kitchen and services. Next
to the common areas is the Casa de Baños Hare Vai, with a pool,
massage salon and open-air Jacuzzis. There is also a restaurant
offering South Pacific views and a restaurant featuring
fresh-caught swordfish and tuna accompanied by excellent Chilean
wine.
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