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Chile

Adventure in the heart of Chile

Carancho     NEW for 2010!

Summary of nights: Santiago 1, Puerto Varas 1, Cochamó Valley 3; Puerto Natales 1, Torres del Paine 3, Santiago 1.

  • Chile’s Lake District - enjoy the views and waterfalls from Puerto Varas.
  • Cochamó Valley - stunning scenery in Patagonian wilderness.
  • 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 the Lake District, visit the glacial Petrohué waterfalls and Osorno volcano.
Day 4 Drive south to the Cochamó Valley.
Days 5,6 Explore on foot, horseback and enjoy a boat trip on the fjords to see sea-lions and soak in thermal springs.
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.

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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
Icebergs fill Lago Grey in Torres del Paine National Park

The Chilean lake district is a stunning area surrounded by forest and mountains
The Chilean lake district is a stunning area surrounded by forest and mountains

The impressive and iconic Cuernos del Paine
The impressive and iconic Cuernos del Paine

View more imagesMost buildings in southern Chile are made from local hard woodsCampo Aventura, our lodge in the heart of the stunning Cochamó ValleyThe breaktaking scenery of the Cochamó ValleyOur lodge in the Cochamó Valley is set in dramatic mountain scenery Icebergs break away from the Glacier GreyGuanacos roam the plains of Patagonia

 
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