Carancho Journey
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An alternative adventure tour of Chile for 2012, this holiday visits the better known sights of Patagonia, as well as the more remote. Offering good value for money, highlights of this 2 week escorted tour of Chile include Santiago and wineries, the lake district, the Carretera Austral and Torres del Paine.
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Summary of nights: Santiago 1, Cochamó Valley 3; Puerto Varas 1, Puerto Natales 1, Torres del Paine 3, Santiago 1.
- Cochamó Valley - stunning scenery in Patagonian wilderness.
- Chile’s Lake District - enjoy the views and waterfalls from Puerto Varas.
- Torres del Paine Park, breath-taking beauty and wildlife.
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 Fly UK - Santiago, arriving next day.
Day 2 Walking tour of the city.
Day 3 Fly to Puerto Montt and drive south to the Cochamó Valley.
Days 4,5 Explore on foot, horseback and enjoy a boat trip on the fjords to see sea-lions and soak in thermal springs.
Day 6 Drive to Puerto Varas in the Lake District and visit the glacial Petrohué waterfalls and Osorno volcano.
Day 7 Drive and fly to Puerto Natales in southern Patagonia.
Days 8-10 Explore Torres del Paine National Park on foot or by boat.
Day 11 Return to Santiago.
Day 12 Fly to UK, arriving day 13.
A few days to spare?
Extend your trip by adding on a few days at the beginning or end of your tour on a tailormade, private basis. Click here to see our most popular extensions to the Carancho Journey or contact one of our consultants for more inspiring ideas.
Trip Profile
Transport: 3 flights (longest 4 hrs), 4 road journeys (longest 6 hrs).
Accommodation: Comfortable hotels and lodges with private bathroom; shared dormitory hostel in Torres del Paine where you need a sleeping bag although there may be some for hire locally.
Meals: Breakfast daily (except in Torres del Paine), lunch day 5, afternoon tea days 4-6.
Included excursions: walking tour of Santiago; Petrohué Falls; boat trip and other excursions at riverside lodge, lake district.
Group size: Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader. |  Icebergs fill Lago Grey in Torres del Paine National Park
 The Chilean lake district is a stunning area surrounded by forest and mountains
 The impressive and iconic Cuernos del Paine
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