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Day |
Suggested itin |
Accommodation / Inc meals |
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1 |
In the afternoon take a historic tour of Santiago including
the Presidential Palace
Continue on to Santa Lucia the hill upon which the Spanish
founded Santiago in 1541. |
Hotel - Santiago |
|
2 |
Transfer out for early flight to Punta Arenas on the Straits
of Magellan.
Late afternoon visit to the nesting colony of Magellanic Penguins
at Seno Otway (October through March). |
(Breakfast )
Hotel - Punta Arenas |
|
3 |
Free morning
Transfer (5 hrs) to Torres del Paine National Park
Visit the enormous Milodon Cave that once sheltered a giant
prehistoric sloth. |
(Breakfast -Lunch -Dinner )
Hosteria - Torres del Paine |
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4 |
16 mile driveto Laguna Azul
The famous Torres del Paine
Evening walk 2hrs over flat terrain across the "Ruta de la
Fauna" at Lake Sarmiento. |
(Breakfast -Lunch -Dinner )
Hosteria - Torres del Paine |
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5 |
Cross to the western side of the Park to Lago Pehoe.
Salto Grande waterfall.
Mirador Grey. Sail back to Pudeto pier then drive south to the
shores of Grey Lake. |
(Breakfast -Lunch -Dinner )
Hosteria - Grey Lake |
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6 |
Enjoy an easy-going morning
The evening is free to take a scenic boat trip out on the
iceberg-choked lake, approaching the towering walls of Grey
Glacier. |
(Breakfast -Lunch -Dinner )
Hosteria - Grey Lake |
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7 |
Early morning board the vehicle back to Punta Arenas.
Arrive in the airport of Punta Arenas in time to catch the late
afternoon flight to Puerto Montt. Transfer in to the charming city
of Puerto Varas.
Experience the Osorno Volcano looming in the horizon. |
(Breakfast -Lunch -Dinner )
Hotel - Puerto Varas |
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8 |
Drive southbound along the Carretera Austral.
Enter Alerce Andino National Park.
Walk to Sargazos Lagoon. |
(Breakfast- Lunch)
Hotel - Sargazos Lagoon. |
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9 |
Morning departure to Petrohue Falls
Enter Vicente Perez Rosales National Park and trek through the
native forest to Laguna Verde
Hike up the volcano to the La Burbuja Crater for a panoramic view
of the Petrohue Valley.
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(Breakfast- Lunch)
Hotel |
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10 |
OPTIONAL PETROHUE RIVER RAFTING - SANTIAGO (Half day
including snack. moderately easy, no experience necessary)
Or morning free.
Transfer to Puerto Montt airport for outbound flight to
Santiago. |
(Breakfast- Lunch)
Hotel - Santiago |
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11 |
Transfer to the airport |
(Breakfast) |