Southern Discovery(Trip #52079)

Tour Overview

See Chile and Argentina in comfort as you travel through the famed Chilean Lake District and across the majestic Patagonian Andes to lively Buenos Aires. Sip wine in Santiago, go hiking in the Andes and learn to tango in European-flavoured Buenos Aires on this civilised exploration of two of South America's most sophisticated countries.

Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires
Arrive in Buenos Aires at any time.

Day 2-3 Bariloche
On Day 2 we fly to Bariloche. A popular resort town for Argentines, the spectacular surroundings of Bariloche offer a multitude of outdoor options. Enjoy a lake cruise as we visit the Blest Arm of Lake Nahuel Huapi.

Day 4-5 Puerto Varas
Today we travel overland passing over the Andes and through many of the same areas as the popular lake crossing excursion. Our destination is Puerto Varas located in the beautiful Lake District of Chile, where you will be able to hike through the Petrohue region in the hills surrounding Osorno Volcano. Optional activities include an excursion to the lakeside village of Frutillar.

Day 6-7 Santiago
Spend the day enjoying some great Chilean wine as we tour different wineries in the Maipo Valley, taking in the history of the vineyards and learning about the art of wine making.

Day 8 Depart Santiago

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires
Arrive in Buenos Aires at any time.

Day 2-3 Bariloche
On Day 2 we fly to Bariloche. A popular resort town for Argentines, the spectacular surroundings of Bariloche offer a multitude of outdoor options. Enjoy a lake cruise as we visit the Blest Arm of Lake Nahuel Huapi.

Day 4-5 Puerto Varas
Today we travel overland passing over the Andes and through many of the same areas as the popular lake crossing excursion. Our destination is Puerto Varas located in the beautiful Lake District of Chile, where you will be able to hike through the Petrohue region in the hills surrounding Osorno Volcano. Optional activities include an excursion to the lakeside village of Frutillar.

Day 6-7 Santiago
Spend the day enjoying some great Chilean wine as we tour different wineries in the Maipo Valley, taking in the history of the vineyards and learning about the art of wine making.

Day 8 Depart Santiago

Departure Dates

07/05/2008
07/26/2008
08/16/2008
09/06/2008
09/27/2008
10/18/2008
11/08/2008
11/29/2008
12/20/2008
01/03/2009
01/10/2009
01/31/2009
02/21/2009
03/14/2009
04/04/2009
04/25/2009
05/16/2009
06/06/2009
06/27/2009
07/18/2009
08/08/2009
08/29/2009

Prices

Date: Base Price
07/05/2008: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
07/26/2008: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
08/16/2008: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
09/06/2008: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
09/27/2008: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
10/18/2008: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
11/08/2008: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
11/29/2008: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
12/20/2008: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
01/03/2009: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
01/10/2009: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
01/31/2009: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
02/21/2009: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
03/14/2009: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
04/04/2009: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
04/25/2009: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
05/16/2009: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
06/06/2009: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
06/27/2009: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
07/18/2009: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
08/08/2009: $1195 + local payment 200 USD
08/29/2009: $1195 + local payment 200 USD

All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.

Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars and may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable) and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.