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Chile
has a coastline of over 3,000 miles, but at its widest is just under
200 miles. Santiago
is the capital, located in the fertile central valleys bounded on
the west by a coastal range of mountains and on the east by the
mighty Andes Mountains,
forming the frontier between Chile, Bolivia and Argentina. It is
in these valleys that some of the finest wines of the Americas are
produced. The Aquitania, Maipo,
Cachapoal, Casablanca, Colchagua
and San Fernando Valleys
(just to name a few!) boast outstanding wines, each with unique
characteristics created by the different microclimates. The quaint
seaside resort of Vina del
Mar and the intriguing Pacific
port of Valparaiso
are a scenic two-hour drive west of Santiago. Mysterious Easter
Island lies alone out in the Pacific.
The northern half of Chile is the Atacama
Desert, home to rich mineral wealth
as well as ancient pre-Colombian civilizations, whose relics are
well-preserved in the world's driest desert. The beauty of the lush
forests and pristine lakes of southern Chile, known as the Chilean
Lakes Region, lure travelers from
all over the world. The massive glaciers and rugged peaks of the
Towers of Paine
in the southernmost latitudes of the Patagonia
rival the Rockies and Alaska for scenery.
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3-Days/2 Nights
Day 1: Arrive Santiago,
capital of Chile. Meeting service at the airport and transfer to your
selected hotel.
Day 2: Santiago City Tour -
On a half-day motorcoach tour of Santiago, visit Santa
Lucia Hill and San
Cristobal Hill before stopping at Bellavista,
Santiago’s Bohemian district,
where you will find a variety of art galleries, restaurants and theaters.
(B)
Day 3, Sun: Depart Santiago
- Transfer to the airport, or extend your stay in Chile with additional
destinations. For cruise passengers, the transfer is to/from Valparaiso
Port. (B)
Hotel Selection
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Special rates may apply for OCT & NOV, subject
to availability |
Supplement for one-way transfer to/from Valparaiso
Port for Cruise passengers: 2 pax: $65, 1 pax: $140, 3 pax: $55 |
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†Rates subject to change without notice |
Wulff Castle,
Vina del Mar
| Full-Day Vina del Mar/Valparaiso
Tour via motorcoach (lunch not included) |
$115
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Full-Day Colchagua Wine Valley
with lunch |
$245
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Full-Day Colchagua Wine Train
with lunch (SAT only) |
$245
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Maipo Valley/Aquitania Concha
Y Toro Wineries (Except SAT & SUN) |
$109
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Full-Day Pablo Neruda Estate
Tour (lunch not included) |
$105
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Full-Day tours via private car/van with
driver & guide. Wine tours include 2 tastings.
Note: Many wineries are not open on Sundays, minimum 2 pax to operate. |
Maipo Valley/Aquitania
& Concha y Toro Wineries |
$115
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Colchagua & San
Fernando Wine Valleys with lunch |
$249
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219
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Casablanca Wine Valley,
Vina del Mar & Valparaiso with lunch |
$270
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239
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Casablanca Wine Valley
with Vina del Mar & transfer to Valparaiso Port |
$290
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259
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Passion for Neruda
with lunch* |
$119
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Neruda Tour with lunch
& transfer to Valparaiso Port** |
$255
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*Includes visits to Isla
Negra and La Sebastiana
**Includes Isla Negra or La Sebastiana only
Rates subject to change without notice
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2 Days/1 Night
Day One: Valparaiso and Vina
del Mar First stop on this two-day tour
to Chile's Pacific coast is to the principal and oldest seaport, Valparaiso.
Steep
cog railways curve between the old houses that cling to the hillsides;
the classic architecture of the nearby historic Naval Station maintains
a sense of tradition in this modern port.  Lunch
stop (lunch is not included) at a local restaurant before driving to
Vina del Mar, beach resort and the Chileans' favorite playground. Turn-of-the-century
architecture faces palm-lined thoroughfares and mingles with the modern
high-rises; trendy shops offer an array of elegant wares. While there,
leave modern transportation behind and hire a horse-drawn Victoria.
Overnight in selected hotel.
Day Two:
Day at leisure to enjoy Vina del Mar before your return transfer to
Santiago. (B) NOTE:
Transfer to Santiago Airport will have an additional surcharge.
Hotel Selection
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Sailboats on Valparaiso Bay
House perched on a cliff, Valpariaso
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San Martin (Standard) |
Low Season |
Call toll free 1-800-326-5025 |
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High Season |
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San Martin (Sea View) |
Low Season |
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High Season |
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Low Season |
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High Season |
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MAR-DEC 29 |
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DEC 30-FEB 28 |
Del
Mar (Sea View)
FRI & SAT |
MAR-DEC 29 |
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DEC 30-FEB 28 |
Del
Mar (Superior Sea View) SUN-THUR |
MAR-DEC 27 |
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DEC 30-FEB 28 |
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Mar (Superior Sea View) FRI & SAT |
MAR-DEC 29 |
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DEC 30-FEB 28 |
| Sheraton
Miramar (Classic) SUN-THUR |
MAR-SEP 15 |
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SEP 16-DEC 27 |
| Sheraton
Miramar (Classic) FRI & SAT |
MAR-SEP 15 |
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SEP 16-DEC 27 |
| Sheraton
Miramar (Superior) SUN-THUR |
MAR-SEP 15 |
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SEP 16-DEC 27 |
| Sheraton
Miramar (Superior) FRI & SAT |
MAR-SEP 15 |
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SEP 16-DEC 27 |
High Season: DEC
15-MAR 31 & JUL 01-31
Rates Include: Motorcoach transfer
Santiago hotel to Vina del Mar with Vina del Mar & Valparaiso tour
with guide, accommodations in hotel of choice including tax, service &
breakfast, return transfer to either Santiago hotel or airport.
Surcharges
for cruise passengers: 2 pax: $65,
1 pax: $140, 3 pax: $55
Rate provides for a transfer from
Vina del Mar Hotel to Valparaiso Port or vice versa.
†Rates subject to change without notice.
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Colorful Fishing Boats at Valparaiso |
Vina del Mar by Night |
Discover its Wonders & Mysteries on one of
EcoAdventures 3 & 4-Day Tours
Easter Island (Rapa Nui, Spanish: Isla de Pascua) is a Polynesian island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeastern most point of the Polynesian triangle. A special territory of Chile annexed in 1888, Easter Island is widely famous for its 887 extant monumental statues, called moai, created by the early Rapanui people. It is a World Heritage Site (as determined by UNESCO) with much of the island protected within the Rapa Nui National Park. Easter Island is one of the world's most isolated inhabited islands. Its closest inhabited neighbor is Pitcairn Island, with fewer than a hundred inhabitants, 1,290 miles to the West. It is 2,180 miles west of continental Chile at its nearest point. The island is approximately 15 miles long by 7.6 miles at its widest point, with an area of 63 square miles. There are three Rano (freshwater crater lakes), at Rano Kau, Rano Raraku and Rano Aroi, near the summit of Terevaka, but no permanent streams or rivers.
The climate of Easter Island is subtropical maritime. The lowest temperatures are registered in July and August (64 °F) and the highest in February (maximum temperature 82 °F), the summer season in the southern hemisphere. Winters are relatively mild. The rainiest month is April, though the island experiences year-round rainfall. As an isolated island, Easter Island is constantly exposed to winds which help to keep the temperature fairly cool. Precipitation averages 44 inches per year. Occasionally, heavy rainfall and rainstorms strike the island, mostly in the winter months (June-August). Cyclones and hurricanes do not occur around Easter Island.
Click here to see Altiplanico Rapa Nui's photo gallery
This hotel is ideally located ten minutes' walking distance to the town of Hanga Roa, yet set on four secluded acres with a panoramic views of the shoreline, on one of the world's most unique destinations. Altiplanico Rapanui is designed in the style of the traditional Rapanui boathouse, with luxurious gardens, a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the sea and large open spaces to relax. The sixteen spacious, elegant rooms are independent units, linked by exterior corridors of stone, sand, or grass. Each room has a private terrace, ocean views and doorways opening directly to the outside. Privacy is ensured by each unit being surrounded with circular stone planters of varying heights and diameters, and filling them with vegetables, flowers, shrubs and trees. The bathroom shower opens to the exterior to feel nearer to nature, since the climate is very warm. Decoration is simple but careful and elegant; each room decor is unique. The restaurant is open at night, along with the bar. A single menu is offered nightly of hors d'oevres, main course, and dessert. The food is a mixture inspired by Peruvian, Chilean and above all Rapanui roots. The result is a cuisine of high quality, surprising variety, and above all, very original.
4, 5 & 7-Day Packages with open dates
Click here to see Explora en Rapa Nui's photo gallery
The hotel is located on a hill on 24 acres of land facing the sea, about 13 miles from Hanga Roa - the only town on the island - and it will act as a base for exploring this attractive and mysterious island, home to a culture whose origins and evolution remain unexplained. Volcanic rock, native to the island and always used by the island's inhabitants in construction, and wood from the mainland are the principal building materials. The hotel has 30 guestrooms that spread out from central areas that house reception, living areas, a bar, a pool, massage salon and open-air Jacuzzis.
Hotel Selection
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Taha Tai |
Iorana (Superior Rm)
MAR-APR, AUG-DEC |
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1 to 6-Night All-Inclusive Packages Available
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3 to 6-Night All-Inclusive Packages Available
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Include: Round-trip airport transfers; two half-day tours;
one full-day tour with a boxed lunch; the hotel of your choice
including tax, service and breakfast. All transfers and tours
are basis seat-in-van/motorcoach. Airfares are available upon
request. |
One of the giant "Moai"
on Easter Island |
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