Chilean Wonders – Lake District and Patagonia
Discover Chile’s breathtaking landscapes on this active, first-class, nine-night adventure!
AHI Travel
800-323-7373
Rileigh Hageman
Hageman.97@osu.edu
Trip overview
Begin in vibrant Santiago, set against the snowcapped Andes, with a city tour and a visit to the renowned pre-Columbian Art Museum. Continue to Puerto Varas and ferry across to the enchanting island of Chiloé, where you’ll encounter its unique traditions and glimpse penguins in their natural habitat. Admire the turquoise cascades of the Petrohué River Falls and cruise across volcanic-framed Lake Todos los Santos. Fly south to Punta Arenas to see a full-scale replica of Magellan’s pioneering ship, then journey deep into Patagonia. Cruise the dazzling Ultima Esperanza Fjord, hike in the breathtaking Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, and marvel at the majestic, frozen Serrano and Balmaceda glaciers. Explore the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park, where jagged peaks, Lake Grey, and the thundering Salto Grande waterfall showcase nature at its most dramatic. Along the way, savor a Chilean wine tasting, a traditional curanto lunch, and a Patagonian barbecue. This first-class, small-group journey includes internal flights and a generous meal plan.
Optional Post-Tour: Atacama
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Tour highlights
- Small group: Sized just right at 28 guests.
- Three nights in Santiago, Chile, at the first-class Hotel Cumbres Lastarria.
- Three nights in Puerto Varas at the first-class Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas.
- One night in Punta Arenas at the first-class Hotel Cabo de Hornos.
- Three nights in Puerto Natales at the first-class Hotel Costaustralis.
- AHI Connects: Local immersion.
- AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful impact in the communities we visit.
- Complimentary travel mementos.
- 10 breakfasts, six lunches, four dinners and one reception.
- Welcome and Farewell Dinners to mingle with fellow travelers.
- Tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.
- Flights and deluxe motor coach transfers during the Land Program with baggage handling.
- Enrichment by expert speakers enhances your insight into the region.
- Engaging excursions showcase the local culture, heritage and history.
- Elective activities to pursue your individual interests.
- Free time to pursue your individual interests.
- Tipping of guides and drivers.
- A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly.
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Dates, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart gateway city
Day 2: Santiago, Chile
Day 3: Santiago
Day 4: Santiago | Puerto Montt | Puerto Varas
Day 5: Chiloé Island
Day 6: Petrohué River Falls | Lake Todos los Santos
Day 7: Puerto Varas | Puerto Montt | Punta Arenas
Day 8: Punta Arenas | Puerto Natales
Day 9: Bernardo O’Higgins National Park
Day 10: Torres del Paine National Park
Day 11: Puerto Natales | Santiago
Day 12: Santiago | Depart for gateway city
Day 13: In Transit | Arrive in gateway city
Preferred Travel Insurance
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Cancellations
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI Travel.
- Cancellation received up to 151 days prior to trip departure will incur a $500 per person administrative fee.
- Cancellation received 150 to 121 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 25% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
- Cancellation received 120-91 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 50% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
- Cancellation received 90-61 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 75% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
- Cancellation received 60 days prior to departure to the time of departure (or no show) will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip.
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. AN INSURANCE APPLICATION WILL BE SENT TO YOU AFTER YOU RESERVE (U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY).
If a tour is canceled by AHI Travel before the date of departure for reasons other than Force Majeure and the cancellation is not caused by your fault or negligence, you will have the choice of accepting one of these options from AHI Travel:
i) transfer to another date of the same tour, if available; ii) book another tour of equal or greater value, if available (you will be responsible for paying any difference in price); or iii) book another tour of lesser value, if available (with a refund payable to you for the difference in price); or iv) receive a full refund for the land-only portion of the applicable tour
CANCELLATION GRACE PERIOD
Reservations made prior to 150 days before a tour's scheduled departure date may be canceled within 7 days following the reservation date for a full refund. Reservations made within 150 days prior to a tour's scheduled departure will not qualify for the grace period.
CANCELLATION OF TRIP OPTIONS
Purchases of optional excursions, pre- and/or post-tour extensions, additional hotel nights, private transfers or other trip options become fully non-refundable 60 days prior to departure. Air transportation purchases are subject only to penalties assessed by the airlines.