DAY 01 SANTIAGO
Reception at the airport and transfer to the Hotel. In the afternoon
departure for a comprehensive city tour of Santiago. We will start
the tour at the San Francisco Church, which was built between 1572
and 1618. Then we will continue West visiting the “Club Hípico”
horse-racing course, which is considered one of the most beautiful
courses in South America. We will then pass the Palacio de la Moneda,
current seat of government. Then we will visit the Plaza de Armas,
where we will see important National Monuments, such as the Iglesia
Catedral (The Cathedral Church), Correo Central (The Main Post Office)
and the Municipalidad de Santiago (The City Hall). We will continue
our trip going to the Cerro Santa Lucía (the Santa Lucia
Hill), where the city was founded in 1541. We will then cross the
Mapocho river and then pass through different residential districts
giving us an overview of the city. Return to the hotel in Santiago.
Overnight.
DAY 02 SANTIAGO / VALPARAISO / VIÑA
DEL MAR / SANTIAGO
Breakfast at the hotel. 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 visit the Playa Ancha Hill, the Municipal Stadium
and the Navy School. 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 Marga-Marga estuary, the Municipal Casino,
Peru Avenue, Acapulco beach and Vergara Quay. 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.
Return to the hotel in Santiago. Overnight.
DAY 03 SANTIAGO
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time transfer to the airport
for the departure flight.
• Minimum 2 paxOperates all year round. Lunch in Viña
del Mar is not included.
• Museums are closed on Mondays. Museum entrance fee to “La
Sebastiana”, Pablo Neruda’s house is included
• Jockey Club is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
| A&R
SCL1 : SANTIAGO AND THE CENTRAL COAST |
| VALIDITY: JANUARY 1ST TO FEBRUARY
28TH 2005 |
REGULAR SERVICES |
| BASIS |
CAT |
DBL |
SGL SUP |
GUIDE |
| FROM |
3* |
163 |
55 |
Spa/ Eng/Por |
| All prices are per person,
en double occupancy. Include services and meals describe on
the itinerary. |
DAY 01 SANTIAGO
Reception at the airport and transfer to the Hotel. In the afternoon
departure for a comprehensive city tour of Santiago. We will start
this SIB tour at the San Francisco Church, which was built between
1572 and 1618. Then we will continue West visiting the “Club
Hípico” horse-racing course, which is considered one
of the most beautiful courses in South America. We will then pass
the Palacio de la Moneda, current seat of government. Then we will
visit the Plaza de Armas, where we will see important National Monuments,
such as the Iglesia Catedral (The Cathedral Church), Correo Central
(The Main Post Office) and the Municipalidad de Santiago (The City
Hall). We will continue our trip going to the Cerro Santa Lucía
(the Santa Lucia Hill), where the city was founded in 1541. We will
then cross the Mapocho river and then pass through different residential
districts giving us an overview of the city. Return to the hotel
in Santiago. Overnight.
DAY 02 SANTIAGO ( Concha y Toro
vineyard)
Breakfast at the hotel. Chile has a worldwide reputation for its
excellent wines. The quality of Chilean wines owes much to the efforts
of our winegrowers who took great pains in caring for thoses French
vines that made of our soils their natural environment.
Our morning half day SIB tour starts with a visit to one of the
most renowned vineyards located in Pirque, southeast from Santiago,
strolling through its wine cellars, with time to test one of the
top quality wines produced in this vineyard. Return to Santiago
.Afternoon at leisure. Overnight
DAY 03 SANTIAGO ( Maipo Valley Vineyards)
Breakfast at the hotel. We will depart on this SIB tour visitng
two vineyards (Undurraga and Cousiño Macul wineries) of the
Maipo Valley, South of Santiago where we will discover the process
of wine making and of course be invited to taste one glass of this
prestigious wine. We will stop on route for lunch (optional). Return
to Santigo. Overnight.
DAY 04 SANTIAGO
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time transfer to the airport
for the departure flight.
• Minimum 2 pax. Operate all year round. Rates per person
in American dollars
• Operates all year round. Wineries are generally closed on
Sundays.
| A&R
SCL2 : SANTIAGO AND CENTRAL COAST- INTRODUCTION TO CHILEAN
WINES – SIB |
| VALIDITY: JANUARY 1ST TO FEBRUARY
28TH 2005 |
PRIVATE SERVICES |
| BASIS |
CAT |
DBL |
SGL SUP |
GUIDE |
| FROM |
3* |
345 |
85 |
Spa/ Eng/Por |
| All prices are per person,
en double occupancy. Include services and meals describe on
the itinerary. |
DAY 01 SANTIAGO
Reception at the airport and transfer to the Hotel. In the afternoon
departure for a ity tour of Santiago. We will start the tour at
the San Francisco Church, which was built between 1572 and 1618.
We will then pass the Palacio de la Moneda, current seat of government.
Then we will visit the Plaza de Armas, where we will see the Cathedral
Church, the Main Post Office and the The City Hall. We will then
cross the Mapocho river and then pass through different residential
districts giving us an overview of the city. We will then drive
upon the San Cristobal Hill we will then have our first Chilean
wine tasting. Return to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 02 SANTIAGO (Concha y Toro and
Undurraga vineyards)
Breakfast at the hotel.. The quality of Chilean wines owes much
to the efforts of our winegrowers who took great pains in caring
for thoses French vines that made of our soils their natural environment.
Our morning half day tour starts with a visit to one of the most
renowned vineyards located in Pirque, southeast from Santiago, strolling
through its wine cellars, with time to test one of the top quality
wines produced in this vineyard. In the afternoon, we will visit
drive to the Undurraga vineyard, for a complete visit and wine tasting.
Return to Santiago . Overnight
DAY 03 SANTIAGO (Colchagua Valley
Wine route )
Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure towards the Southern countryside
in order to reach the Colchagua Wine Valley, located south of Rancagua
( 150 Km South of Santiago). We will visit two vineyards, producing
high quality exportation wines. The visit will include wine tasting.
Lunch.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Colchagua museum, which has
a complete display of the history of South America and Chilean central
region, including samples from Prehispanic times to artefacts of
the beginning of the century. Return to Santiago in the late afternoon.
Overnight
DAY 04 SANTIAGO / VALPARAISO / VIÑA
DEL MAR / SANTIAGO
Breakfast at the hotel. This full day tour starts from the hotel.
On the trip to Valparaíso, we can observe the variety of
scenery and vegetation of the famous grape producing Casablanca
valley, where we will stop to visit the Veramonte or Mumm vineyard.
Arriving to Valparaíso, the main commercial port of Chile,
we will see clusters of houses built along the hills. We will pass
the National Congress building, the Italian Park, Victoria Square
and the Cathedral. After this, 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”. 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. Return to the hotel in Santiago. Overnight.
DAY 05 SANTIAGO
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time transfer to the airport
for the departure flight.
• Minimum 2 pax. Rates per person in American dollars.
• Operates all year round. Wineries are generally closed on
Sundays .
| A&R
SCL3 : A TASTE OF CHILEAN WINES |
| VALIDITY : January 1st 2004
– December 15th 2004 |
SERVICES:
PRIVATE TRF AND S.I.B. TOURS |
| BASIS |
CAT. |
DBL |
SGL SUP |
GUIDE |
| Htl Tarapacá |
3* |
345 |
104 |
Span/ English |
| All prices are per person
sharing a double room, including services and meals mentioned
in the itinerary. |
DAY 01 SANTIAGO / CACHAPOAL VALLEY
/ REQUINOA / COLCHAGUA VALLEY / SANTA CRUZ
Departure from Hotel in Santiago.
Departure towards the southern countryside in order to reach the
Cachapoal Wine Valley, located south of Rancagua ( 110 kms. South
of Santiago). We will visit 2 vineyards in the morning, producing
premium exportation wines. The visit includes wine tasting. After
we will enjoy a Chilean lunch.
In the afternoon we will visit another vineyard and then arrive
to Santa Cruz plaza Hotel, located in Santa Cruz, a small town located
in the middle of Colchagua Wine Valley, dedicated mostly to producing
wines and agriculture.
Accommodation in Santa Cruz Plaza hotel.
DAY 02 SANTA CRUZ / VALLE DE COLCHAGUA
/ SANTA CRUZ
Breakfast at the Hotel. We will visit one vineyard in the morning.
Afterward, visit to Colchagua museum, which has complete display
of the history of South America and Chilean central region, including
samples from prehispanic times to devices of beginning of 20th century.
Lunch in Santa Cruz Plaza Hotel and visit to second vineyard.
Accommodation in Santa Cruz Plaza Hotel.
DAY 03 SANTA CRUZ / VALLE DE COLCHAGUA
/ SANTA CRUZ
Breakfast at the Hotel. We will visit one vineyard in the morning.
Afterward, visit to San José del Huique Museum, where we
will enjoy part of the costumes in the Chilean central region.
Lunch in Santa Cruz Plaza Hotel and visit to second wineyard.
Accommodation in Santa Cruz Plaza Hotel.
DAY 04 SANTA CRUZ / SANTIAGO
Breakfast at the Hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Santiago
hotel or Santiago airport for the departure flight.
• Rates per person in American dollars.
• Min 2 passengers.
• This program operates all year round.
• Museum are closed on Monday.
• Museum tickets are included in program.
• Lunch is included.
• Wine tasting are included on each vineyard. The vineyards
can vary, subject availability.
| A&R
SCL4 : CRADLE OF CHILEAN WINE (CACHAPOAL AND COLCHAGUA VALLEY) |
| VALIDITY: January 1st –
December 31st 2004 |
SERVICES: Private |
| |
DBL |
SGL SUP |
GUIDE |
| Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza |
650 |
140 |
Span/ English |
| All prices are per person
sharing a double room, including services and meals mentioned
in the itinerary. |
DAY 01 SANTIAGO
Reception and transfer from airport to Hotel in Santiago.
Dinner at the Hotel. We will enjoy a dinner with wine tasting and
receive a little lecture of chilean wine in charge of the hotel
Sommelier.
Accomodation at the hotel.
DAY 02 SANTIAGO / SANTA CRUZ
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure toward South of Chile, to visit the Colchagua valley,
located in central zone and one of the most fertile valleys in Chile,
today dedicated mostly to fruit and wine production .
We will arrive to santa Cruz and visit to one of the vineyard which
belong to the Colchagua Wine Route, one of the most important wine
circuit in Chile. We will vist their facilities, taste their wines
and enjoy the incredible views of the valley.
Later lunch and then free time for visit santa Cruz, a small town
located in the middle of the valley. Stand out for the quality of
the fruit, the kindness of the people.
Accomodation at the Santa Cruz Plaza hotel.
DAY 03 SANTA CRUZ / SANTIAGO
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free morning. After lunch we will visit the Colchagua Museum, ona
the most important private museums of Chile; it counts with a huge
mount of precolombian items, religius imaginery, silver articles
of mapuche people, carriages and farm machinery. Other important
point is the Insects collection, ambar trapped insects, one of the
most important in latin America.
Durinmg the afternoon, return to Santiago.
Accomodation at Hotel in Santiago.
DAY 04 SANTIAGO
Breakfast at the hotel. At agreed time, transfer to teh airport.
• Minim. 2 passengers
• Operate all year round
• Colchagua Museum is closed on Monday.
| A&R
SCL5 : WINES OF COLCHAGUA VALLEY |
| VALIDITY: January 1st 2004
– December 15th 2004 |
SERVICES: S.I.B.
|
| BASIS |
CATEG |
2 PAX |
SGL SUP |
GUIDE |
| Htl PLAZA SN FRANCISCO (SCL) / SANTA CRUZ
PLAZA |
5* |
438 |
126 |
Spa/ Eng |
| All prices are per person
sharing a double room, including services and meals mentioned
in the itinerary. |
DAY 01 SANTIAGO / SANTA CRUZ
Departure from hotel in Santiago.
Departure toward South of Chile, to visit the Colchagua valley,
located in central zone and one of the most fertile valleys in Chile,
today dedicated mostly to fruit and wine production .
We will arrive to santa Cruz and visit to one of the vineyard which
belong to the Colchagua Wine Route, one of the most important wine
circuit in Chile. We will vist their facilities, taste their wines
and enjoy the incredible views of the valley.
Later lunch and then free time for visit santa Cruz, a small town
located in the middle of the valley. Stand out for the quality of
the fruit, the kindness of the people.
Accomodation at the Santa Cruz Plaza hotel.
DAY 02 SANTA CRUZ / SANTIAGO
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free morning. After lunch we will visit the Colchagua Museum, ona
the most important private museums of Chile; it counts with a huge
mount of precolombian items, religius imaginery, silver articles
of mapuche people, carriages and farm machinery. Other important
point is the Insects collection, ambar trapped insects, one of the
most important in latin America.
Durinmg the afternoon, return to Santiago.
• Minim. 2 passengers.
• Operate all year round.
• Colchagua museum is closed on Monday.
| A&R
SCL6 : SANTA CRUZ, WINES AND COSTUMES |
| VALIDITY: January 1st 2004
– December 15th 2004 |
SERVICES: S.I.B.
|
| BASIS |
CATEG |
2 PAX |
SGL SUP |
GUIDE |
| Htl SANTA CRUZ PLAZA |
4* |
285 |
46
|
Spa/ Eng |
| All prices are per person
sharing a double room, including services and meals mentioned
in the itinerary. |
DAY 01 SANTIAGO
Reception at the airport ans transfer to hotel in Santiago.
Free day. Accomodation in hotel.
DAY 02 SANTIAGO
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for a comprehensive city tour of Santiago. We will start
this SIB tour at the San Francisco Church, which was built between
1572 and 1618. Then we will continue to the Palacio de la Moneda,
current seat of government. Then we will visit the Plaza de Armas,
where we will see important National Monuments, such as the Iglesia
Catedral (The Cathedral Church), Correo Central (The Main Post Office)
and the Municipalidad de Santiago (The City Hall). We will continue
our trip going to the Cerro Santa Lucía (the Santa Lucia
Hill), where the city was founded in 1541. We will then cross the
Mapocho river and then pass through different residential districts
giving us an overview of the city. Return to the hotel in Santiago.
Overnight.
DAY 03 SANTIAGO
Desayuno en el Hotel. A la hora estimada traslado al aeropuerto
y asistencia para abordar vuelo de salida.
• Mínim. 2 pasengers.
• Operate all year round.
| A&R
SCL7 : BASICO SANTIAGO |
| VALIDITY: January 1ST 2004
– December 15TH 2004 |
SERVICES |
| BASIS |
CAT. |
DBL |
SGL SUP |
GUIDE |
| HOTEL PARINACOTA |
2 |
101 |
50 |
Span/ English |
| All prices are per person
sharing a double room, including services and meals mentioned
in the itinerary. |
(5 Days / 4 Nights)
ARGENTINA
