Via Australis Cruise-El Calafate-Torres del Paine
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1.- Choose: "With Int'l (International) Flight" if you want a trouble-free-complete package with matching flights. or "Without Int'l (International) Flight" if you already have purchased and confirmed flight.
2.- Select: Your departure airport/city option in the US by typing or picking your airpot on the menu.
3.- Select: Arrival date (please remember most flights to Europe are overnight, so your hotel check-in is on the next day).
4.- Pick: The number of nights you would like to stay in each city - FLEXIBLE from 1 to 14 nights!
5.- Enter: Number of travelers including Adults and Childrens.
6.- Click: On the "Price It" buttom and you will see our prices and flexibility to customize your vacation packages.
This sample itinerary includes:
• International round-trip airfare
• Flight in and out of Santiago
• Airport transfers
• Domestic flights in Chile and Argentina
• 3 nights in Santiago
• 2 nights in Punta Arenas
• 4-night excursion aboard MV Australis with all meals, drinks and guided tours
• 1 night in Ushuaia 'Tierra del Fuego'
• 3 nights in El Calafate 'The Capital of Glaciers'
• 3-night excursion to Torres del Paine with all meals, transfers, and guided tours
• Breakfast daily (most hotels)
• Hotel taxes
• Departures on 27 oct 2012,4-12-20-28 nov 2012,7-15-23-31 dec 2012, 8-16-25 jan 2013, 2-10-18-26 feb 2013, 6-15 mar 2013.
• Activities can be added at extra cost
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 | Santiago
Santiago is a colorful and sophisticated city that percolates with all manner of activity. ... more Santiago is a colorful and sophisticated city that percolates with all manner of activity. Nearly a third of the country's population lives Santiago, and nearly every visitor to Chile spends some time here. This is of course the gateway to the Chilean Andes and its natural wonders, the southernmost regions of South America and the mysteries of Antarctica , but Santiago is a scenic and exhilarating destination in its own right, where international vacationers, business professionals, and the local population create a diverse blend, that has helped to make Santiago a truly cosmopolitan city.
A city of barrios, each with its own flavor, Santiago is blessed with a rich local cuisine, and is situated in Chile's renowned wine growing region, so tours of the vineyards here are a very popular activity amongst visitors. Whether sampling a frosty belinda at a local café, dining at one of the many trendy international restaurants, enjoying Santiago's electrifying nightlife, shopping in its boutiques and markets or taking in the churches, museums, and well preserved colonial architecture along the Alameda, this is a city that will not disappoint.
Santiago boasts an array of 4 and 5 star hotels, as well as more modest boutique, bed and breakfast style properties scattered around some of the older and quieter neighborhoods, and day trips can be arranged to visit some of the country's best vineyards, or tour Santiago's wealth of cultural and historical landmarks.
If you are a skier, and are lucky enough to be here in the winter months (June-September) Valle Nevado's 300 skiable acres are just an hour's drive, or head for Portillo, Chile's premiere ski resort and be the envy of your skier friends back home. The warmest months in Santiago are December - February, but although great winter activities are quite nearby, you can depend on spring like weather even during the coldest months and summer weather (mid 70°- 90°F) for most of the year.
Santiago is a place that can be enjoyed by almost anyone, and our flexible itineraries will help you get the most out of Santiago, Chile, and the rest of Latin America. (close) |
 | Punta Arenas - Straits of Magellan
Located in the far south of Chile along the western edge of the Straits of Magellan, Punta Arenas is an oasis of resources less than 1000 miles from the coast of Antarctica. ... more Located in the far south of Chile along the western edge of the Straits of Magellan, Punta Arenas is an oasis of resources less than 1000 miles from the coast of Antarctica. Punta Arenas serves as a hub for travelers to Tierra del Fuego, spectacular cruises towards Antarctica, and Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Pine National Park, but this town is a destination unto itself with great nightlife, shopping, day trips to the Otway Sound penguin colony, and a colorful and friendly town populated by King crab fishermen, wind-burnt travelers, members of the Chilean air force, in addition to business men, and merchants of every kind.
The town itself overlooks the last land mass in South America and has been an important strategic location for Chile since it was established as a penal colony in 1848. Since then it has been pivotal for international trade, and served as a crossroads for the gold rush and the sheep farming booms around the turn of the 19th century.
Today it's the amazing natural environment, proximity to many of Chile's spectacular destinations, great outlets for hiking and climbing equipment, a huge duty-free shopping zone, a hot nightlife, and a steady influx of travelers that keeps this historic place buzzing.
Accommodations here are sophisticated facilities, with beautiful views of the area and a full range of services. Punta Arenas and the Straits of Megallan can be link with a full range of other Patagonian, Chilean, and Latin American. (close) |
| Cruceros Australis - MV Via Australis Cruise through one of the World`s most pristine and magnificent regions. ... more Cruise through one of the World`s most pristine and magnificent regions. You will sail through the Straits of Magellan and the Beagle Channel and through the land of fire called Tierra del Fuego. You will encounter magnificent views of glaciers, awesome Patagonian scenery, penguins, whales and other nature`s inhabitants of this incredible part of the World. While opportunities for close contact with nature abound, your comfort is not forgotten. From the professional guides who make sure you get to know the area to the crew for whom service is always uppermost, to a complete list of amenities, you will indeed return with memories to be treasured for a life time. |
 | Ushuaia - Tierra del Fuego
Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, and along with the spectacular Tierra del Fuego is one of the most interesting and compelling destinations in Argentina. ... more Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, and along with the spectacular Tierra del Fuego is one of the most interesting and compelling destinations in Argentina. Ushuaia is a portal, not only for Tierra del Fuego, but also for the nearby Martial Mountains, and Antarctica. And it serves as a picturesque base of operations for hikers, climbers, skiers and eco-tourists drawn by the gorgeous scenery, varying terrain, and abundant wildlife. Most visitors here ride on the 'Train to The End Of The World', a one of a kind trip to Tierra del Fuego National Park, on a small steam engine powered train with stunning panoramic views.
Accommodations here combine the exquisite landscapes with comfort and service, some with spas and health clubs, while other more rustic properties feature beautiful remote locations that accentuate the harmony of the unspoiled natural environment, and
keep in mind that Ushuaia has up to 18 hours of daylight during the summer months, but very little during the winter, so plan accordingly. (close) |
 | El Calafate - Lago Argentino
El Calafate is the portal for Los Glaciers National Park, the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier and the massive Upsala formation. ... more El Calafate is the portal for Los Glaciers National Park, the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier and the massive Upsala formation. It is also, a requisite stop for those traveling on to Argentina's hiking and climbing mecca, El Chalten and Mount Fitz Roy, a four hour drive to the north. This town of nearly 8,000 offers a full range of services and resources for travelers, including fine accommodations and commercial flights to Bariloche, Ushuaia and Buenos Aires.
El Calafate a key component for most Patagonian odysseys, and particularly popular with adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.
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 | Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine National Park, is the most important natural reserve in Chilean Patagonia. ... more Torres del Paine National Park, is the most important natural reserve in Chilean Patagonia. Its nearly 500,000 acres encompasses some of the world's most breathtaking and recognizable natural images including the iconic granite towers of Las Torres, the unforgettable Los Cuernos (horns). The park which was named a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978 offers visitors stunning mountain, lake, and river views, with world class hiking, climbing, and photo opportunities, a dazzling array of vegetation that includes the strikingly vivid Calceolaria uniflora and seven of the world’s most beautiful varieties of orchids, and an equally fascinating collection of protected wildlife that includes the Andean condor, the graceful guanaco (a relative of the llama), and the speedy ñandu (a variety of ostrich). In short Torres del Paine is a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts of every denomination.
The mountains are cut in half by the Valle Ascencio in the east, and Valle del Frances in the west, creating region of surreal beauty. In addition to Las Torres and Los Cuernos other don’t miss attractions include the Salto Grande waterfall, French Valley, Grey Glacier, the Blue Lagoon, and Sarmiento Lake. The Park is open all year, but the best time to visit here is from October to April, (Spring and Summer). During this time not only are there more sunny days and less rain, but there are up to 18 hours of daylight affording visitors an unparalleled options for exploration of this phenomenal environment.
Our preferred accommodations here include the exquisitely located Hosteria Las Torres, and the first luxury camp in South America; A unique way of combining comfort and convenience with an intimate experience of the magnificent natural environment. Needless to say, 3 nights in Torres Del Paine is heartily recommended, and can be linked with our customizable itineraries to other spectacular destinations in Patagonia, Chile and all of Latin America. (close) |
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