DAY 01 SANTIAGO / VALPARAISO /
VINA DEL MAR
This full day tour starts from the hotel. On the 1 ½ trip
to Valparaíso, we can observe the variety of scenery and
vegetation in the Curacaví and Casablanca valleys, as well
as the Coastal Mountains. Arriving to Valparaíso, the main
commercial port of Chile, we will see clusters of houses built along
the hills. On one of the hills is La Sebastiana, the former home
of the Nobel Prize winning poet , Pablo Neruda, and which houses
a wide collection of his brick a brac. We will pass the National
Congress building and then drive along Pedro Montt Avenue, from
where we can see the Italian Park, Victoria Square and the Cathedral.
On the Avenida Brasil we will see the British Arch, the Regional
Government Building and the statue to Lord Cochrane. After , we
will pass through the Chinese Quarter, the monument to the heroes
of Iquique, Prat Quay, the historic elevators of the Port of Valparaíso,
the former Customs House and the El Membrillo cove. We will then
take the coastal road to Viña del Mar, which is also known
as “The Garden City”. Places of interest are the Floral
Clock, the Abarca Cove, the Arab Union Club, Wulff Castle, the Municipal
Casino, Peru Avenue,. Our trip continues along the coast passing
the beaches of The Marines, as well as Las Salinas, Reñaca
and Cochoa beaches and up to the sea-wolf viewing point. We will
then stop for lunch (not included). We will then return to the center
of Viña del Mar, from where we get right into downtown Viña
del Mar, where we will find the Francisco Vergara Square, the Municipal
Theatre and Sucre Square. Accommodation in Viña del Mar.
DAY 02 VINA DEL MAR / OLMUE
We depart from Viña del Mar towards to the coastal route
until Con –Con, other beautiful beach resort from there
we will get to Olmue (interior small town). This small town we
will see the Chilean farm. During the summer , the Huaso Festival
takes place, famous folk festival. Here we will find the La Campana
National Park, declared ‘Biosphere Reservoir’, by
UNESCO. The forest at the La Campana and El Roble hill , at 900
meters above the sea level, represent one more of the curiosities
of this park. Charles Darwin was amazed by its flora. Up the Campana
hill ,when weather allows, you can have a panoramic view of the
Andes Mountain and the Pacific Ocean. Here we will able to see
the Chilean Palm tree and the local fauna . Return to the hotel
in Viña del Mar
DAY 03 VINA DEL MAR / VERAMONTE
VINEYARD
We depart from Viña del Mar to visit the main resorts and
beaches. We will see Algarrrobo, beautiful resort with its interesting
handcraft fair. Then we will see El Quisco and El Tabo, recognize
by its calm sea . Afterwards we will go to Isla Negra where our
Nobel Prize winning Poet had his house. We will visit it and we
will be able to see everyplace in the house. Finally we will go
to Veramonte Vineyard, one of the most important vineyard of the
Casa Blanca wine route. There we will see how they produce thanks
to the nice weather Chardonay and Souvignon Blanc.
Return to the hotel in Viña del Mar.
DAY 04 SANTIAGO AIRPORT
At the agreed time transfer to the airport for the departure flight.
• Program begins: SANTIAGO Program ends: SANTIAGO
• Season: All year round
• Services : Private
• Languages: Spanish – English - Portuguese
• Minimum 2 passengers.
• Good physical conditions to go to La Campana National Park
• Museum Isla Negra close on Monday.
• Veramonte vineyard open from Monday to Saturday.
• Includes entrance fee for the Museum La Sebastiana and Museum
Isla Negra.
| A&R
KNA1 : BASIC VINA DEL MAR |
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REGULAR SERVICES
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| VALIDITY : January 1st to February 28th 2005 |
DOUBLE |
SINGLE SUP |
GUIDE |
| FROM |
410 |
90 |
Spa/Eng/Port |
| All prices are per person, en double occupancy.
Include services and meals describe on the itinerary. |
ARGENTINA
