Chile & Galapagos: Ski the Andes, Cruise the Galapagos Islands — South America (continued) — Pura Aventura Active Holidays in Comfort 2008/9 online holiday brochure

Chile & GALAPAGOS Ski the Andes,Cruise the Galapagos Islands Enjoy the unique contrast of a week's summer skiing in the Andes, followed by a comfortable small boat journey around the amazing Galapagos Islands. Chill�n offers consistently good snow, hot springs and luxury accommodation in a beautiful and relaxed setting. Continue to the Galapagos to walk, snorkel and swim amongst fearless wildlife on an extensive eight-day cruise around the islands. How active? Choose how active you want to be whilst skiing. Chill�n is made up of 10,000 hectares of pisted slopes, both above and below the tree line. The resort offers world class skiing as well as its own volcanic hot springs. For the more experienced, there is plenty of accessible off-piste. For the less experienced, lessons are included in week-long stays. In the Galapagos wildlife viewing and walking are the main activities, with optional swimming and snorkelling. Days tend to be split into two or three activities, which are either land or water based. Land excursions last a couple of hours, water based excursions generally last as long as you want to stay in the water. brief itinerary chile Pura Aventura Holiday Location How comfortable? Chill�n offers an exceptional ski in/ski out five star hotel with private spa and hot springs. Alternatively, there is good lower grade accommodation nearby. You are independent whilst skiing although the resort has lots of English speaking instructors and Pura has people on the ground in Santiago to support you in case of need. In the Galapagos you can choose the boat and date that most suits you. Our boats are generally smaller first class or deluxe vessels. Examples are Cachalote, Diamante, Parranda, Alta and Evolution. The cabins are generally small although the communal areas and ample deck space more than make up for it. Sounds perfect? For details of what's included and more information see the detailed itinerary on our website or call us for a copy. For dates and prices see the enclosed sheet. To check availability please call us on 0845 22 55 058 or email info@pura-aventura.com. Santiago Galapagos islands Not quite right? Focus on the skiing (p10) to experience different ski resorts in Chile. For a feast of equatorial wildlife, see our Ecuador Amazon and Galapagos holiday (p38). You can also combine skiing with time on a Brazilian beach (p48). The Galapagos Islands can be combined with the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu (p36). Enjoy the unique contrast of skiing in the Andes, followed by a journey around the Galapagos Islands. Chill�n offers consistently good snow, hot springs and luxury accommodation. The Galapagos Islands are simply a feast for the senses both for the wildlife and scenery. � Day 1 Fly to Chile. � Day 2 Morning flight south to Chill�n; soak in hot springs. � Day 3 Ski across two volcanoes. � Day 4 Five hours of lessons included today. � Day 5 Full day to ski. For some pampering, book in for a massage or treatment in the spa. � Day 6 Try cross-country skiing or heliskiing for some off-piste adventure. � Day 7 Chill�n gives you a real flavour of Chile as well as being a world class ski resort. � Day 8 Full day to ski. � Day 9 Catch the train north to Santiago. � Day 10 Fly to Quito. � Day 11 Morning tour of the city. � Day 12 Board your yacht. � Day 13 Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see giant tortoises. � Day 14 Swim with playful sea lions. � Day 15 Snorkel amidst teeming marine life. � Day 16 Walk across lava flows. � Day 17 Swim with turtles off the beach. � Day 18 See Galapagos fur seals basking in shoreline pools. � Day 19 Observe the wildlife of a mangrove forest at dawn; fly home. � Day 20 Arrive back. WhY Pura ? Our knowledge of Chilean ski resorts is invaluable when it comes to helping you design your ideal holiday. The boats we use are locally owned and operated which means that more of your monmey stays in the islands. Your visit directly benefits the Galapagos Conservation Trust. ARGENTIN A Call 0845 22 55 058 to discuss these chile & galapagos holidays 43

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