Argentina And Chile Patagonia: Andes Crossing from Santiago- Puerto Varas - Barliloche - Buenos Aires

Day 1 - SANTIAGO DE CHILE

Welcome and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation with breakfast.

Day 2 - SANTIAGO DE CHILE

City Tour: We will visit Plaza de Armas and Santiago Cathedral. Continuing the tour, we will see Plaza de la Constitución, with views of La Moneda Palace. Next, we will visit Concha y Toro Square. The journey will proceed along the Alameda, where we’ll see Carrera Theatre, Errázuriz Palace, Ariztía Palace, Iñiguez Palace, among others. We will also admire the south view of La Moneda Palace, the University of Chile, San Francisco Church, National Library, Cerro Santa Lucia, Plaza Italia, etc. We will continue along the Costanera to Alonso de Córdova to visit FABA store, specialized in lapis lazuli jewelry, a stone found only in Chile and Afghanistan.

Day 3 - SANTIAGO DE CHILE

Viña and Valparaíso: Depart from Santiago towards the Pacific coast, crossing the Casablanca and Curacaví valleys. The tour begins in Viña del Mar, known as “The Garden City,” for its numerous parks and well-maintained gardens. A stop will be made at Quinta Vergara, Carrasco Palace, and a Moai statue from Easter Island. The journey continues along the central coastline to the famous Flower Clock. Then, we will arrive at Valparaíso, a city home to Chile’s main port and Congress. With a history dating back to 1536, Valparaíso is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, colorful houses on the hills, parks, and numerous national monuments. Highlights include Plaza Sotomayor, an important civic square by one of Chile’s main ports. From June 1, 2013, a bay tour departs from this point, offering the best views of Valparaíso. In the afternoon, return to Santiago.

Day 4 - SANTIAGO DE CHILE – PUERTO VARAS

Transfer to the airport.

Welcome and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation with breakfast.

Day 5 – PUERTO VARAS – BARILOCHE

Andes Crossing: Depart from Puerto Varas towards Petrohué, along Lake Llanquihue, enjoying spectacular views of Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes, which dominate the landscape. Enter Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, where we will visit Petrohué Falls, with its volcanic rock formations bathing in emerald green waters. Arrival at Petrohué. Free time. Then, we sail across Lake Todos los Santos to Peulla. Weather permitting, further views of Osorno Volcano, Cerro Puntiagudo, and Cerro Tronador will amaze us. Arrival at Peulla, an ecological village and paradise for nature lovers. Lunch at Hotel Peulla or Hotel Natura (not included). We will then board a bus headed to Puerto Frías, passing through Chilean Customs for exit procedures. Cross the Andes at just 976 meters above sea level, descending along a winding road to Puerto Frías, then navigate across Frías Lake to Puerto Alegre. From there, take a bus to Puerto Blest. From Puerto Blest, the final lake cruise across Nahuel Huapi Lake will take us to Puerto Pañuelo. Finally, a bus will bring us to Bariloche for the evening.

Day 6 – BARILOCHE

Circuito Chico (without ascent): Starting from Bariloche, along Nahuel Huapi Lake to Playa Bonita, where we will see Huemul Island. Next, we will reach the base of Cerro Campanario. Optional ride on the chairlift to the summit, offering one of the region’s most stunning views: Nahuel Huapi Lake, Perito Moreno Lake, El Trébol Lagoon, San Pedro and Llao Llao Peninsulas, Victoria Island, and Cerro Otto, López, Goye, Catedral, and the city of Bariloche. Continuing, we arrive at Llao Llao Peninsula to see the Llao Llao Hotel and San Eduardo Chapel, architectural jewels of the region, and Puerto Pañuelo. After passing Bahia Lopez and its namesake hill, we head to the Panoramic Point, a natural balcony with spectacular views over Lake Moreno and the Llao Llao Peninsula. We’ll then return to the hotel via Avenida Bustillo, completing the circuit.

Day 7 – BARILOCHE - BUENOS AIRES

Transfer to the airport.

Welcome and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation with breakfast.

Day 8 – BARILOCHE - BUENOS AIRES

Transfer to the airport.

Welcome and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation with breakfast.

Day 9 – BUENOS AIRES

City Tour: A traditional sightseeing tour of the most important landmarks, providing an overview of the historical, architectural, and demographic features of Buenos Aires, the multifaceted capital. The tour will include, among others: Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires Cathedral, San Telmo, Avenida 9 de Julio, Teatro Colón, Obelisk, La Boca neighborhood with its iconic Caminito street, Puerto Madero, Plaza San Martín, Recoleta Cemetery, Palermo Woods, and other key points of interest.

Accommodation with breakfast.

Day 10 – BUENOS AIRES

Free day for optional activities.

In the evening, enjoy a Tango Dinner Show with drinks and round-trip transfers included, featuring excellent cuisine and live tango performances.

Accommodation.

Day 11 – BUENOS AIRES

Transfer to the airport.

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Daily Departures

The order of activities may vary depending on the travel start date.

The starting point and sequence of cities may also be modified for a better itinerary organization.

Please inquire about optional excursions, additional nights, domestic flights, and show tickets.

Some activities may be subject to availability depending on the season, or may be modified and/or canceled due to weather conditions.

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