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ANDEAN LAKE CROSSING

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AR_Bariloche_city2.jpg 4 Nights/5Days
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of Argentina & Chile’s Lakes District as you cross the Andes by bus and catarmaran.

 

PROGRAM DAY-BY-DAY

DAY
DESCRIPTION
1
Day 1 Bariloche
You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.

2
Day 2 Bariloche
This mornings tour takes you on a 60 km excursion that takes you from town, along Nahuel Huapi lake, to the Campanario mountain, and stops here to look at the lakes and mountains around it. Going along the side of El Trebol lagoon, you reach the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas. From the picturesque Puerto Pañuelo leave excursions to Puerto Blest, navigating beautiful blue lakes, surrounded by the Andes. The tour starts along Exequiel Bustillo Ave, bordering Nahuel Huapi Lake to get to Playa Bonita from where it is possible to see Huemul Island. The next stop is Llao Llao Peninsula, location of the famous hotel and San Eduardo chapel, two wonderful buildings and Puerto Pañuelo on Nahuel Huapi Lake. Then continue to Angostura bridge to cross Angostura River. This river connects Nahuel Huapi and Moreno Lakes to get to a wonderful panoramic point that offers an excellent view of Moreno Lake and Llao Llao Peninsula. The tour continues bordering El Trebol Lagoon to reach Bustillo Ave and return to Bariloche.Afternoon at leisure.

3
Day 3 Bariloche - Peulla
Morning departure from Bariloche to Puerto Panuelo, on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Sail across the lake by motorised catamaran and arrive at Puerto Blest.Free time for lunch at the lovely Puerto Blest Inn. Continue by road to Puerto Alegre and then cruise across Frias Lake to Puerto Frias .On disembarking the boat you will complete the border formalities for departure from Argentina. Continuing over the Andes, you climb up to 900 metres before descending to Peulla on the Chilean side of the mountains where you will pass through the border controls. Accommodation :Hotel Peulla Dinner included this evening.

4
Day 4 Peulla – Puerto Varas
Departure at 8.AM to cross Todos Los Santos Lake, from where you will have a spectacular view of Cerro Puntiagudo and Osorno Volcano, known as the little Mt. Fuji. Arrival at Petrohue dock and proceed by road to Puerto Varas. En-route you will stop at the Petrohue falls where green crystal waters cascade over black volcanic rocks with Osorno in the background.

5
Day 5 Peurto Varas –Puerto Montt
Transfer to Peurto Montt airport.

PRICES AND GENERAL INFO (Prices are person in US$)

CATEGORY
HOTEL NAME | CITY - CRUISES
DOUBLE
3***
Bellavista in Puerto Varas
Peulla in Peulla
Tres Reys in Bariloche
13-08-2010 - 30-09-2010 $ 720
01-10-2010 - 15-10-2010 $ 727
16-10-2010 - 27-12-2010 $ 750
4****
Colonos del Sur in Puerto Varas
Peulla in Peulla
Nevada in Bariloche
19-08-2010 - 30-09-2010 $ 736
01-10-2010 - 14-10-2010 $ 738
15-10-2010 - 27-12-2010 $ 749
5*****
Cabanas Del Lago in Puerto Varas
Peulla in Peulla
Edelweiss in Bariloche
05-08-2010 - 30-09-2010 $ 846
01-10-2010 - 31-10-2010 $ 848
01-11-2010 - 29-12-2010 $ 869
Prices from last date shown on request

Airfares
We can provide a separate quotation for the applicable airfares in conjunction with this package.

Inclusions:
accommodation in hotel category of your choice – all rooms with private facilities , local service charges & hotel taxes, transfers and tours as specified in the itinerary on a seat in coach basis with local English speaking guides, breakfast daily plus other meals as specified in the itinerary.

Exclusions:
airfares,items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities, airport taxes, excess baggage charges, meals not specified in itinerary.

We can assist you in choosing the right airline to complement your selected holiday package or tour. Safety and comfort are paramount together with consideration for the right price, number of stops, frequent flyer points, cabin space/leg room/seat pitch, flight time , arrival/departure times  and class of travel . We carefully select airlines that offer options to suit most budgets , flight frequencies and excellent service . To receive an estimate, please call Toll Free at 0800 5687639 (JOURNEYS) - within NZ only or 64 3 4435036  or send an email to us.

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Prices are per person, per package, in US Dollars.
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