Santiago & Andean Circuit

Arrival in Santiago. Reception at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel.

The capital of Chile, Santiago is a vibrant city full of character, with a thriving artistic culture, modern restaurants and lively nightlife. Surrounded by mountains – the mighty Andes to the east and the smaller coastal range to the west – on a clear day, Santiago boasts one of the most incredible urban scenes in the world. Old-world colonial mansions and eclectic neighborhoods seamlessly integrate the skyscrapers of “Sanhattan” into a captivating fusion of tradition and modernity. With world-class skiing, wine routes, biking and trekking right at your doorstep, Santiago is a city full of stimulating possibilities.

Our tour starts from the hotel where the transfer will pick us up. We will start through the main avenue of the city, knowing its history and its surroundings. We will go down to the cobblestone neighborhood of Lastarría, a characteristic sector for its green areas and beautiful houses of the XIX century, now restored and mostly used as cafes, restaurants, bookstores and museums.

Then, we will go to Cerro Santa Lucia here we will have time to walk and take pictures, while our guide tells us some of the most important episodes in the history of Santiago, such as the Mapuche / Spanish confrontation. From its terraces we will have a panoramic view of Santiago, as well as admire relics and constructions from the colonial era, such as Castillo Hidalgo.

We will go to our next stop, on the way we can see emblematic places of the city such as the Plaza de Armas, The Santiago Cathedral and its impressive architecture, in addition to the former national congress. We will arrive at the imposing government house called “La Moneda” and next to it the “Plaza de la Constitución”; We will visit its surroundings and we will know more about its important and interesting history.

Once in our vehicle, the tour will continue with a step through the Central Market, one of the most characteristic gastronomic points of Santiago, and then continue to the upper sector of the capital. On the way we will stop at a lapis lazuli store where we can admire and/or buy beautiful jewelry and unique crafts. Then we will finish the tour at the respectives hotels.

At the agreed time, transfer to Santiago airport. Reception in Puerto Montt airport and transfer to the selected hotel in Puerto Varas.

Leaving the hotel in Puerto Varas. We will continue until Petrohue, bordering the Llanquihue lake with impressive views on Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes which dominate the landscape. We will enter Vicente Pérez Rosales national park where we will visit los Saltos de Petrohue (ticket not included), volcanic rock formation bathed by emerald green waterfalls. Then we will sail to Peulla through Todos los Santos Lake. Weather permitting, you will be surprised by new views on Osorno volcano, Puntiagudo volcano and Tronador mount. We will arrive at Peulla, an ecological village and paradise for all those who love nature. Lunch (not included), dinner (included) in the hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel and then we will board a bus to Puerto Frías. We will pass by Chilean customs and do the paperwork in order to leave the country. We will cross the Andean Cordillera at only 976 m above the sea level. We will go down on a meandering route until Puerto Frías and then navigate on Frías Lake until Puerto Alegre. In Puerto Alegre, we will take another bus until Puerto Blest. Leaving Puerto Blest, we will start our last sailing through Nahuel Huapi Lake to our final destination, Puerto Pañuelo. Arriving at Puerto Pañuelo, we will take a bus to travel the last section to the “Argentinian Tourism City”, Bariloche. This city fascinates tourists both in winter and summer with its ski resorts, shops, hotels and night life. Arrival at Bariloche and transfer to the selected hotel.

HD CIRCUITO CHICO:The trip will start at the hotel, through Bustillo Avenue, bordered by the majestic Nahuel Huapi Lake. Along the way, you can spot Playa Bonita, Puerto Moreno, and Bahía Serena until km 17 where is located the chairlift to Cerro Campanario (optional). We will continue our trip to Puerto Pañuelo, we will sight the stunning Llao Llao hotel and Capilla San Eduardo passing Tacul Villa and Escondido Lake. Arriving at Angostura bridge that joins Morenos and Nahuel Huapi Lake with Bahía Lopez area, you can spot the impressive rocky walls of Lopez and Capilla mounts. Continuing the trip, we will reach Moreno Lake viewpoint, ideal place to take pictures. At the end of the trip, we will transfer our passengers in the selected hotel in Bariloche.

HD CERRO CATEDRAL: Cerro Catedral is the first ski resort in South America, and today one of the most important in the world. Its name is caused by the resemblance of its peaks to the towers of a medieval Gothic temple. The tour starts from the hotel door, taking Av. Bustillo until km 8, to divide the Salmoniculture Center and, after pass through the Villa Catedral, get up to the base of the Hill, at1,000 m.s.n.m. Whether it’s skiing in winter or enjoying the breathtaking view from the summit, Cathedral offers a large infrastructure of services and means of elevation. You can ascend to the summit by aeroservices or a modern cablerail.

At the agreed time transfer to the meeting point to take your Andean crossing back to Puerto Varas. Departure from the Bariloche office by bus to Puerto Pañuelo Bordering Lake Nahuel Huapi. Departure from the main hotels of Bariloche (check list) by bus to Puerto Pañuelo Bordering Lake Nahuel Huapi. Along the way you will marvel at the beautiful Swiss-style architecture that characterizes the buildings of the area. Beautiful gardens and flowers color the place to Puerto Pañuelo.We will sail from Puerto Pañuelo to Puerto Blest on the catamaran Gran Victoria sailing on Lake Nahuel Huapi. You will be able to observe the greatness of the landscape, thegreen of the forests, the approaching birds and learn more about the fascinating history of this place (Boarding fee not included, approx. 3USD) Arrival in Puerto Blest. We will border by bus the River Frias to Puerto Alegre, then continue on the boat Victoria del Sur by Lake Frias. On this tour of the lake we will have the beautiful view offered by Cerro Tronador. After a short navigation you reach Puerto Frías where you have to carry out the border procedures. You continue by bus to Peulla with beautiful views of the Andes Mountains. Arrival in Peulla, Ecological villa, paradise of nature lovers. Lunch(additional charge).We sail for Petrohué, sailing Lake All Saints. Weather permitting, we will have views of Osorno Volcano, Puntiagudo Volcano and Cerro Tronador. Continue to Puerto Varas bordering Lake Llanquihue. Stunning views of the Osorno volcano and Calbuco dominate the entire landscape. Arrival in Puerto Varas, transfer to your selected Hotel (accommodation included).

At the agreed time, transfer to Puerto Montt Airport to address your flight connection.

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