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Chilean Lake District
Chile's Lake District is a verdant land of rivers and fertile valleys, and of charming lakeside resorts towered over by snow-capped volcanoes. Heading south into Northern Patagonia along the Carretera Austral, the landmass fragments into a multitude of fjords, and islands such as Chiloé, where traditional fishing villages coexist with ancient legends and myths. Boat cruises and spa resorts abound, and you can even cross the spine of the Andes into Argentina.
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4 Day Magic of Lakes & Volcanoes
Departures: Daily Day 1: Arrive Puerto Montt Puerto Varas On arrival at Puerto Montt Airport, you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel in the scenic lakeside town of Puerto Varas. Local architecture reflects the influence of German settlers who arrived here over 100 years ago. Stroll along the shore of Lake Llanquihue, Chile's largest lake, and admire the stunning Calbuco volcano and Osorno with its near-perfect, snow-capped cone rising to 2652m. Standard: Hotel Bellavista Superior: Hotel Cabañas del Lago (Superior Room) Day 2: Chilean Lake District (Peulla & Petrohué) This morning, travel along the shores of Lake Llanquihue past various beaches to Petrohué, located in the National Park Vicente Pérez Rosales. After an optional stop at the emerald waterfalls at Petrohué you will board a catamaran to sail across the beautiful Lake Todos los Santos to Peulla. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Hotel Peulla and if time allows, walk to nearby waterfalls before returning to Puerto Varas.(BL) Day 3: Chilean Lake District (Frutillar) After breakfast, discover the charming summer beach resort of Frutillar situated on the shores of Lake Llanquihue and founded by German settlers around 1850. Visit the outdoor museum dedicated to these pioneers (closed on Mondays) and then transfer back to Puerto Varas and have the afternoon at leisure to discover other nearby sights or just relax and enjoy the panoramic views.(B) Day 4: Puerto Varas - depart Puerto Montt Today, depart for Puerto Montt for a brief city tour, including the lively fish market of Angelmó, before you are taken to the airport of Puerto Montt for your onward flight.(B)
Tour Prices
Prices per person, in £'s from Magic of Lakes & Volcanoes
Standard Superior
Prices Include
* Accommodation as shown in itinerary * Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch) * Return private airport/hotel transfers * Touring as detailed on shared basis * Services of an English-speaking guide whilst touring
Twin Single Twin Single 01Jan09-31Mar09 229 369 249 445 01Apr09-15Apr09 229 369 219 379 16Apr09-15Oct09 195 309 219 379 16Oct09-15Dec09 245 399 219 379 16Dec09-31Mar10 245 399 269 479 Supplements from £135 per person, share twin, for private tours, please call for details.
3 Day Crossing of the Lakes - Chile to Argentina
Departures: Daily Day 1: Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas On arrival into Puerto Montt Airport, enjoy a private transfer to nearby Puerto Varas on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, for a two-night stay at your chosen hotel. The afternoon is at leisure to explore this charming resort, known as 'City of Roses', with its German-influenced architecture. Admire the stunning views across the lake to the towering Osorno Volcano. Standard: Hotel Bellavista Superior: Cabañas del Lago (Superior Room) Day 2: Puerto Varas Peulla Today's journey takes you through forests and along the shores of Lake Llanquihue to Lake Todos los Santos. At Petrohue, embark on a two-hour cruise across the emerald lake, flanked by volcanoes, to the tiny village of Peulla, where you will spend the night at the modern, Swiss-style Natura Hotel. You will have free time to walk, canoe or go horseback riding in the idyllic surroundings.(BD) Standard & Superior: Natura Hotel Day 3: Peulla Bariloche, Argentina More outstanding scenery awaits travelling through the Andean rainforest into Argentina. Travel by boat across Lake Frias and continue by bus through a beautiful Andean Larch forest to Puerto Blest. Embark on a catamaran cruise across Lake Nahuel Huapi and take a bus from Puerto Pañuelo to complete this amazing journey to the popular resort of Bariloche (see page 76) by road.(B)
Note: This tour can be taken in reverse, from Argentina to Chile, please ask for details. For those with less time, it is also possible to make the journey between Puerto Varas & Bariloche in a single day from Sep-Apr.
Tour Prices
Prices per person, in £'s from Crossing of the Lakes
Standard Superior Twin 269 295 295 295 339 Single 379 405 405 405 465 Twin 255 255 279 325 325 Single 349 349 385 445 445
Prices Include
* Accommodation as shown in itinerary * Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, D=Dinner) * Transfers and tours as detailed * Services of an English-speaking guide whilst touring
01Jan09-31Mar09 01Apr09-15Apr09 16Apr09-15Oct09 16Oct09-15Dec09 16Dec09-31Mar10
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