CLASSIC CHILE - Shubh Yatra

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Overview

Spend 10 days in the Northern Chilean Patagonia region, known as Green Patagonia. This is the ideal destination for all nature lovers. Feel the tranquility of the charming villages, hike through alluring woods with beautiful blue lakes, and gaze at the enchanting mountains.

Inclusions

Accommodation on Double Sharing basis
3 Star Hotel / Resorts
Daily Breakfast & Dinner
Chile Visa Fees
All Sightseeing Tours & Transfers As Per Itinerary
All Arrival & Departure Transfers
All Currently Applicable Taxes

Highlights

Santiago, Chile's capital
Visit the Majestic La Moneda Government Palace
Santa Lucía Hill & The Metropolitan Park
German towns of Puerto Varas & Puerto Montt
Santa Lucia Village & La Junta
El Sauce hot springs & sink into the natural warm waters
River Rafting at Rosselot River
Slope of Los Franciscanos Hill
Queulat National Park & Hanging Glacier
Carretera Austral, the Most Important Route

Exclusions

Any Air Ticket (Unless Specified)
Travel Insurance
Any Increase in Govt Taxes, Fuel Price And Any Applicability Of New Taxes From The Govt
Any Up Gradation in Hotel Room Category
Guide Charges / Entrance Fees for Any Sightseeing
Price of Insurance Portage (Coolie Charges), Laundry, Telephone Charges, Shopping, Wines & Alcoholic Beverages, Mineral Water (Unless Specified), Items of Personal Nature And Food And Drink Which is Not Part Of Set Group Menu
Any Extra Cost Incurred on Behalf of Any Individual Due to Illness, Accident, Hospitalization or Any Personal Emergency
Any Services or Activity Charges other Than Those Included in The Itinerary
Anything Specifically Not Mention in The Tour Price Inclusions
Entrance Fees & Guide Charges of Sight Seeings Mentioned In The Itinerary Are Not Included
Compulsory Gala Dinner Charges During Xmas And New Year Period (Any Special Event Charge by Resort)
GST 5% (Government Tax) on Total Package Price

Tour Plan

Day 01

ARRIVAL IN SANTIAGO

Arrive at the Santiago Airport and transfer to your hotel. Then take a half-day city tour and explore the main attractions of Santiago. Visit the regal La Moneda Presidential Palace, the bustling main square, Santa Lucia Hill, the Metropolitan Park and the affluent residential districts of Vitacura and Las Condes. Learn about the history of Santiago and stare in awe at the impressive modern buildings. Afterward, return to your hotel and unwind after seeing the sights and sounds of this colorful city. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02

PUERTO MONTT & PUERTO VARAS

Breakfast at hotel. Board a flight to Puerto Montt this morning. Transfer from the airport in Puerto Montt to the hotel in Puerto Varas located 30kms away. Explore these two Patagonian towns on a city tour. Discover why Puerto Varas is nicknamed the “City of Roses” when you visit its beautiful gardens, pass by the center and Llanquihue Lake before a visit to the church of Puerto Varas. Pause for a moment or two to take in expansive views of this gorgeous port city, then make your way to Puerto Montt and visit the historic Plaza de Armas and the magnificent Cathedral. Climb the Melipulli Hill for scenic views of the city, Tenglo Island, and the small bay of Reloncavi. Cap off the day with some shopping at the handicraft and seafood market of Angelmo. Feel like a local and haggle for a bargain on some fresh fish or purchase some souvenirs for loved ones back home. Return to your hotel in Puerto Varas. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03

HORNOPIREN

Breakfast at hotel. Journey south this morning. Coast along Route 7 also known as Carretera Austral or the Southern Highway. The Puerto Montt/Hornopirén stretch connects to a ferry service providing regular routes from Caleta La Arena to Caleta Puelche. Upon arrival in Hornopiren, check into your hotel. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04

CALETA GONZALO & YELCHO LAKE

Breakfast at hotel. Board a boat from Hornopiren Pier at 9:30am and cruise through Largo Fjord this morning. After arriving in Caleta Gonzalo, continue down the Carretera Austral road to Yelcho Lake approximately 100kms away. On the way, hike the trail known as Los Alerces and admire the untouched endemic forests. At the lodge, feast on a delicious Patagonian dinner after working up a healthy appetite. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05

LA JUNTA

Breakfast at hotel. Wake up to a new day and breathe in the crisp air with a morning hike through the natural surrounds of the lodge area. Lunch is included. In the afternoon, visit Carretera Austral and check into your hotel in the town of La Junta. After settling in, visit Santa Lucia Village and absorb the breathtaking views of the Palena River. Head back to the hotel and sit down to a delicious dinner ready and waiting on your return, included in the tour. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06

RAFTING & HOT SPRING

Breakfast at hotel. Head to the Rosselot River from La Junta a mere kilometer away, and prepare to get wet during a 3 hour river-rafting adventure. On your way downriver, look out for the confluence with the Palena River, one of the three most important tributaries in Aysen. Get lost in the wild, natural beauty of the Patagonian landscapes filled with unique wildlife and listen to the songs of countless birds. After drying off from the rafting adventure, enjoy lunch and take a transfer to Puerto Raul Marin Balmaceda. Arrive at El Sauce hot springs and sink into the natural warm waters for an invigorating bath. Return to La Junta for dinner and relax after an active day in nature. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07

QUEULAT NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast at hotel. Take a short one-hour trip south along Carretera Austral towards the village of Puyuhuapi and the Queulat National Park. Travel through the remote, stunning wilderness of the area and stop to experience the splendor of the Queulat Hanging Glacier, the centerpiece of the park. This truly awe-inspiring natural feature is a river of frozen ice suspended from a cliff, with masses of ice occasionally breaking off to impressively crash into the moraine below. Hike through the woods of the reserve and stop to enjoy lunch in the fresh air. Continue even further south and journey 222kms to arrive at Coyahique before checking into your accommodation for the night. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08

COYHAIQUE

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Bonanza on the slope of Los Franciscanos Hill, and choose a gentle mare or a fast steed for a horseback ride depending on your experience. The horses are tamed and accustomed to people and all the necessary equipment is provided. Ride through native forests, through streams and on the trails until finally reaching a viewpoint to contemplate the gorgeous Coyhaique Valley. Relax and enjoy the scenery with an outdoor barbecue and after a lovely break, return to your hotel in Bonanza. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09

FLIGHT TO SANTIAGO

Breakfast at hotel. This morning, transfer to Balmaceda airport and take a flight to Santiago. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the lively and cosmopolitan Chilean capital. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the town and acclimatizing to city life after the tranquility of the rural areas. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10

DEPARTURE FROM SANTIAGO

After breakfast at the hotel, it’s time to bid farewell to Chile. Transfer to the airport to catch a flight to your next destination in South America.

Travel Documents

Original passport with minimum 6 months validity from the date of tour arrival along with sufficient blank pages for the stamping of visa.

Visa :

Chile visa required for Indian passport holder. You need to obtain sticker visa from embassy before your travel to Chile.

Payment Terms

Payments can be made by Cheque, Demand Draft, NEFT, RTGS or IMPS. Cheque/Demand Draft should be in favor of "VM HOLIDAYS AND HOSPITALITY LLP".
You can also book your package online with Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.

Cancellation Policy

If the Guest decides to cancel the tour for any reason whatsoever then s/he shall give a written application to the Company within specified time limit along with original receipt issued by the Company. Such cancellation will attract cancellation charges stated here under.
Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation.
Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
Any refund payable to the Guest will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The Company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest.

Cancellation Charges :

Before 31 Days : 00%
From 30-22 Days : 25%
From 20-16 Days : 50%
From 15-07 Days : 75%
From 06-00 Days : 100%

Refund Policy :

Refund Process time is 21 working days for any normal cancellation. You will get refund by Bank transfer only.

Note : For any natural disaster or Government Travel Ban, you will get refund as per supplier / hotel / airline policy. If they provide credit note than you will get credit note as per their terms & conditions. We are not responsible for any cash/Bank transfer refunds for it.

Booking Tnc

The above price is per person basis. High Season Surcharges are applicable; rates are not valid for long weekends and public holidays.
Child up to 4 yrs is Complimentary, Adult: 12 years and above.
Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving Licence, Passport.
All rates are valid for Indian national only.
The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice.
The quotation is based on Standard room of individual hotel, however if unavailable then the upgrading cost to be borne by the guest.
Hotel check in is 1400 hrs and checkout would be 1000 hrs. Early check in and late check out subject to availability.
If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels are used as hotel rooms are subject to availability.Hotels may provide room heater at an additional price on direct payment basis.
Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) are based on a set menu.
Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra.
Driver is NOT A GUIDE; he will take you to the sightseeing’s mentioned in the itinerary. You will have to explore the place of visit on your own.
Vehicle will be not at disposal. If guest wish to go for additional sightseeing extra charges will be applicable.
Itinerary is subject to change.The above mentioned cost is not valid during National Holidays, festive season/long weekends, Christmas & New year.

Special Notes

Airlines/Room up-gradation and complimentary will not be entertained during the tour unless if specified at the time of booking.
There is no refund for any services not utilized during the tour.
Security deposit is required either in cash or credit card by hotels which is refundable provided no room incidentals are incurred. This security deposit is not included in this quote and must be paid by the guests/corporate directly to the hotel when checking in.
Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the coach/vehicle while sightseeing.
The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the coach / vehicle . If the coach / vehicle is accidentally or otherwise damaged by the Guest, s/he will be required to pay compensation for the same.