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Chile:
From Snowy Peaks to the Driest Desert While Drinking Great Wine |
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In
Chile:
Phone: (56) 2 244 2750
Fax: (56) 2 244 2749
In
the U.S.:
802 904 6798
email |
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Taste
the best of Chilean wine country in the Maipo and Aconcagua Valleys;
experience the thrill of skiing fresh powder in the Andean mountains;
and, explore the breath taking scenery of the magnificent desert
and altiplano surrounding the northern oasis of San Pedro de Atacama.
We have created an unforgettable ten day journey offering you
the best of Chile's central and northern region available between
June and September. |
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Chile
Skiing, Wine & San Pedro
de Atacama - Itinerary |
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Day
1 - Arrival in Santiago / City Tour: Your Santiago guide
will meet you at the airport and accompany you to the modern Las
Condes sector of Santiago where you will check in to your hotel.
In the afternoon there will be a guided city tour
of the historical and cultural highlights of South America’s
most modern city. |
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Day
2 - Ski Day Valle Nevado: Your first day of skiing begins
when your local guide meets you in the morning to bring you to
Valle Nevado. This world-class resort sits high above Santiago,
and is the closest resort that has lodging and services for international
travelers. Important to note that the French company that built
the resort in 1988 modeled Valle Nevado after the style of modern
European resorts. Valle Nevado has the largest skiable domain
in Chile, and tickets can be purchased to connect to neighboring
resorts La Parva and El Colorado. The terrain includes expansive
intermediate groomers, and a smaller percentage of steep drops
off peaks like Tres Puntos and Cerro Negro. |
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Day
3 - Maipo Valley: Today you will visit the world famous
Maipo valley. Departing from your hotel you will drive south along
the foothills of the Andes and hear about the exciting new boutique
wineries emerging in the region called the "Alto"
Maipo. We will make a stop at one of these newer wineries
such as Aquitania, Anityal, Almaviva or Perez Cruz. We will then
make our way to Corcoran Gallery. In the Maipo
Canyon it is the highest winery in the Alto Maipo. Here you will
be met by your hosts, Madeline (she is originally from the US)
and Javier. Tasting will begin and continue through our delicious
lunch surrounded by their beautiful garden vineyard. |
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"The
visit and lunch at the Corcoran Gallery was beyond words. It is
one of those memories I will always treasure!"
Karen
Mason Richardson
Denver, CO |
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| Day
4 – Aconcagua Valley: Your
local guide will meet you in the lobby of your Santiago hotel to
begin your journey north to the Aconcagua Valley where you will
be staying the next three nights. Just an hour north of Santiago
is the valley with stunning views of the Aconcagua Mountain
which gives the river and valley its name. At 22,800 feet, it is
the highest peak in the world, outside the Himalayas. The Aconcagua
Valley is also Chile’s smallest wine valley but very well-known
for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah production. We can stop at
one of the great wineries in the valley to taste some more Chilean
wine! |
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Day
5 - Ski Portillo: Another day of skiing visiting South
America’s most recognized resort. This is the oldest and
most famous of all South American resorts, opened in 1948. Portillo
is more of a “boutique” ski resort, with limited hotel
capacity, no lift lines and un-crowded slopes. The ambiance here
encourages guests to meet and make friends. Relax and enjoy some
great groomers, a burger at Tio Bob’s and
unlimited South American sunshine. Of course the more adventuresome
can explore the backcountry off Roca Jack. |
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Day
6 – Ski Arpa Cat Skiing: Today you will experience
a full-day of unparalleled “cat skiing” at Ski Arpa
- adventure skiing in the shadow of Aconcagua. Ski Arpa is about
indescribable vistas, and unlimited drops in vertical and snow.
But believe it! The two valleys of Ski Arpa, "Valle el
Arpa" and "Valle la Honda", are unlike anywhere
in the world. At the summit, you will see east to "Cerro
Aconcagua", the highest peak outside the Himalayas, and
west to the Pacific Ocean. From there, it is a 3,000 foot vertical
descent in virgin powder guided by experts.
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“Ski
Arpa is a South American classic, and a must-hit for any skier
on a trip through the Andes.”
-- Derek Taylor, Editor Powder
Magazine |
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Day
7 – Santiago / San Pedro:
Your local guide will meet you at your hotel and transfer you
to the Santiago International Airport in time for your 11am
flight to Calama in northern Chile. Upon
arrival in Calama, your hotel representative will meet you in
the airport and you will make the hour-long drive to the oasis
of San Pedro de Atacama. The quaint adobe town
sits on the northern edge of the world's driest desert. An important
center of commerce for the Incas, and later, Spanish conquistadors,
it now hosts visitors from around the world attracted to its
archaeological and natural wonders.
The best
way to start your visit to San Pedro with an evening sunset
excursion. One of the most anticipated moments in San Pedro
is the sunset, and one of the best places to experience it is
in the “Cordillera de la Sal” among the two valleys,
Valle de Marte (Valley of Mars) and Valle de la Luna
(Valley of the Moon). The valleys are of saline and clayed shapes,
the product of mineralogical folds that occurred hundred of
millions years ago, creating mountains with strange and capricious
shapes. Here the sunset turns these mountains into a lunar landscape.
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Day
8 & 9 - San Pedro de Atacama – Day Excursions:
San Pedro is all about exploring the fascinating geological environment
and native flora & fauna surrounding the Atacama Salt
Desert as well as the Altiplano region that borders with
Bolivia and Argentina. Each afternoon, you will be able to plan
your desired excursions for the next day choosing from a variety
of activities including trekking, horseback riding and mountain
biking. Each activity is led by local English speaking guide and
full-day excursions include a delicious picnic to be enjoyed while
soaking up the “other-worldly” landscapes.
The
Chaxa Lake is the best place to explore the Atacama
Desert. Along the way, you will visit the town of Tocanao
and see how this ancient village has lived off the land on this
tiny oasis made possible by the fresh waters of Jere Gorge.
Arriving to the lake, which is surrounded by the 2,000 square
mile salt desert, you will have a chance to observe the three
species of flamingos which feed on the micro plankton found in
the lake. The sunset in Chaxa is an assured highlight of your
visit to Atacama.
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The high altitude excursions to El
Tatio geysers, the Altiplano Lakes or
the Tara Reserve are full-day excursions that
take you to elevations above 13.000 feet where you can view the
landscapes that surely would have inspired Salvador Dali had he
visited South America. The altiplano zone is also home to the
llamas, guanacos, vicunas and condors. This region is best visited
after a day or two of adjusting to the high altitude in San Pedro.
If
you are interested in exploring the archeological ruins around
San Pedro, you will not be disappointed with the 4,000 year old
ruins of Tulor, the more recent Incan ruins of
Pukara de Quitor and the petroglyphs
in Yerba Buena. The Museum Padre Le Paige
also provides a excellent overview of the regional history from
pre-historic times to the present and is recognized for being
home to some of the oldest and best-preserved mummies in the world.
Day
10 – Santiago / Return Home: You will be taken
to Calama in time for your flight to Santiago to continue with
your travel arrangements. |
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| Chile
Skiing, Wine & San Pedro de Atacama
- Price Per Person |
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Option |
Santiago
Hotel |
Aconcagua
Hotel |
San
Pedro Hotel |
Price
Per Person |
Package
A: |
Ritz
Carlton |
Termas
Jahuel |
Explora |
$4,592 |
Package
B: |
Ritz
Carlton |
Termas
Jahuel |
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$3,747 |
Package
C: |
Ritz
Carlton |
Termas
Jahuel |
Tierra
Atacama |
$3,554 |
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Price
per person includes:
- Nine nights
lodging based on double occupancy including:
- Three
nights Ritz Carlton, Santiago with breakfast
- Three
nights Termas Jahuel, with breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Three
nights in San Pedro in hotel selected
- Each San
Pedro hotel includes, breakfast, lunch & dinner, guided
excursions and airport transfers
- Skiing
at Valle Nevado, Portillo and Ski Arpa
- Winery
visits, tastings and lunch
- Guided
Santiago City Tour
- All ground
transportation with English speaking driver
Not
included:
- Flight
Santiago/Calama - approximately $200 per person
- Gratuity
for drivers & guides
- Chile
reciprocity fees at Santiago International Airport
- Drinks
at Termas Jahuel
- Meals
not specifically noted above
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| Related
offerings from Santiago Adventures |
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