HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Buenos Aires, the colorful cosmopolitan capital of Argentina.
- Take a boat ride on the stunning Lácar Lake in the beautiful town of San Martin de Los Andes.
- Witness the total solar eclipse from Malleo, specially chosen for clear skies and magnificent scenery.
- Cross the Andes by road from Argentina into Chile and see the extensive volcanic activity.
- Stroll through the evergreen forest to find the Petrohue River Falls with an unforgettable backdrop of the Osorno Volcano.
- Roam the colorful streets of Santiago, admiring the beautiful bay and vibrant hills.
DAY 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires
Your exciting trip will start in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina. Arrive at any time, but check-in at the hotel is from 3 pm; you’ll have today to explore the colorful city and surrounding area.
This evening, join the rest of your travel group for a welcome meeting. This will include introductions, an overview of the itinerary, and an opportunity to ask questions.
Note: Transfer from Buenos Aires Airport to the hotel is NOT included.
Overnight: Sheraton Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 2: Buenos Aires
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, spend the day at your leisure in Buenos Aires. You’ll have the option to join an out-of-town excursion to visit an estancia in the countryside or watch a tango show in the evening.
Overnight: Sheraton Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Buenos Aires- San Martin de Los Andes
Have breakfast this morning then check out of the hotel. You’ll be transferred to Buenos Aires airport to fly from the east of Argentina to the west, arriving in the small lakeside town of San Martin de Los Andes.
Your guide will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel to check-in. San Martin de Los Andes will be your base for the eclipse day excursion.
Overnight: Hotel Tunqueley or Hotel Viejo Esquiador or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Domestic flight, arrival transfer with English speaking guide, departure transfer with English-speaking guide
DAY 4: San Martin de Los Andes
Enjoy breakfast and spend the day at your leisure in San Martin de Los Andes. You’ll have optional excursions to choose from, such as joining a boat trip on Lácar Lake. A boat ride on the gorgeous lake is a must while visiting San Martin de Los Andes.
Overnight: Hotel Tunqueley or Hotel Viejo Esquiador or similar
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: San Martin de Los Andes
Today is the day of the total solar eclipse!
After breakfast, you’ll witness the eclipse around midday from Malleo, chosen for the promising weather in this desert climate and the magnificent scenery on the journey to reach the site. Malleo is located approximately one hour north of San Martin de Los Andes.
Overnight: Hotel Tunqueley or Hotel Viejo Esquiador or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Excursion and a bilingual local guide
DAY 6: San Martin de Los Andes- Puerto Varas
Today following breakfast, there will be a day of extraordinary scenery crossing the Andes from Argentina into Chile. There is extensive volcanic activity in this area, which you can observe relatively closely as you drive down the winding road alongside the spectacular volcanoes of the Puyehue National Park, including the beautiful snow-capped Osorno Volcano. Once you arrive in Puerto Varas, you can check in from 3:00 PM.
Overnight: Hotel Bellavista or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Bilingual local guide and transport
DAY 7: Puerto Varas
After a substantial breakfast, join in the trip to Vicente Perez Rosales National Park to find the Petrohue River Falls with a stunning backdrop of the Osorno Volcano.
This iconic scene is where the Petrohue River connected with large amounts of crystallized lava to create what it is today.
Overnight: Hotel Bellavista or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Entrance fees, excursion, and bilingual local guide
DAY 8: Puerto Varas- Santiago de Chile
Pack your bags and check out after breakfast as it’s time to fly to Santiago, the Chilean capital. You’ll be transferred to Puerto Montt airport for the 1 hour and 45-minute flight.
Overnight: Hotel Atton Vitacura or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Domestic flight, arrival transfer with English speaking guide, departure transfer with English speaking guide
DAY 9: Santiago de Chile
This morning after breakfast, roam the colorful streets of Santiago, admiring the beautiful bay and vibrant hills. You’ll have the choice of optional activities to take part in today.
Overnight: Hotel Atton Vitacura or similar
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10: Santiago de Chile- Santiago Airport
Today after breakfast, check out of the hotel and make your way to the airport for a safe flight home.
Note: transfer from the hotel to Santiago Airport is NOT included.
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