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EXCURSION FIORDO DE RELONCAVI

We begin our tour from Puerto Montt city to Caleta La Arena, a fishermen’s village passing by the sea shore of Pacific Ocean, this road is part of the Austral road. During the trip we pass by many villages such as Piedra Azul, famous for the seaweed extraction Gracilarias Chilensis which is exported to Japan, Quillaipe; a lovely sea coast village with an exuberant Native vegetation, there are small farms dedicated to agriculture, and Metri, where is possible to catch seafood or to sh Rollizo, Robalo and Salmon. We get to La Arena Beach to aboard the ferry to cross Reloncaví Fjord and to berth the Ferry at Caleta Puelche pier, from where we start to go by the sea shore in our vehicle along the Reloncaví Estuary enjoying the landscape where the mountains and the sea shore appear a magical perfection. We will nd Puelo a very beautiful area, formed by a river with the same name and begin at the Argentinian side from Puelo Lake, until its base level ows to Reloncaví Estuary, this is a place you can`t miss, a fabulous landscape full of Native forest, lakes and virgin nature, untouched by the men. Afterwards we continue to Cochamó, a village in a Evergreen forest surrounded by nature, typical of Valdivian Temperate Rain Forest and Coastal mountain range temperate rain forest, and to nish the tour we will go by the Petrohue river side until we arrive to Llanquihue Lake, having a nice view of Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes.

DURATION: Full Day (10 Hours).

REALIZATION: Everyday / August to April.

DEPARTURES: Puerto Varas / Puerto Montt.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunblock, sunglasses and if it rains a water resistant jacket.

NOT INCLUDED: Lunch.

Iguazú Forest (Argentina)

Location: The property is located on the banks of the Paraná River just 7 km from the City of Puerto Iguazú and 15 km from the Iguazú Falls. The transfer takes place in vehicles prepared for the jungle.-
Includes the following adventure activities:
Canoping: Displacement between several platforms located in the treetops, the person slides from one tree to another subject from a harness to the steel ropes. The canopy has a height varying between 15 and 25 meters with a distance of 800 meters in length.
Walk in the jungle: it is made by trails inside the jungle, which allows us to recognize different species of flora (choke trees, parasitic plants, air carnations, orchids, palms) and native fauna. The trail has a distance of 900 meters.
Wet Rappelling: Permanently assisted by specialized instructors we will perform the wet rappelling by the jump of water of 14 meters of height or dry rappelling of 20 meters of height in the winter season.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Regular departures every day in the morning and in the afternoon (except Sundays all day and Monday mornings).
Difficulty High: Consult constraints
Bilingual guide service (Spanish / English) and activities: trekking in the jungle, rappelling, canoping.
Ask for special activities for groups: paintball, team building activities, quadricycles or bicycles (see restrictions and minimum / maximum amounts of pax)

Full day Glaciers Tours

This full day tour is the combination of the two highlights in Calafate. It visits Upsala, Seco, Pineta, Heim, Spegazzini and Moreno Glaciers. The tour starts at 7.15am picking people up from hotels and driving them 47kmts to get Puerto Punta Bandera.

Once there the boat trip begins to visit the mentioned glaciers. The catamaran will navigate first north branch of  Argentino Lake through icebergs,  which is a wonderful experience,  to arrive later at Upsala Glacier. Then it takes Spegazzini  Channel  where you can appreciate Seco, Pineta, Heim Glaciers to finally see the highest  Glacier at the park:  Spegazzini glacier 143mts height.

After a fantastic sightseeing the catamaran heads back Puerto Punta Bandera. There a guide is waiting for you to go to the Perito Moreno glacier located at 63kmts. Along the road the bus will stop at the viewpoints to end at the balconies. The guide will tell you the circuits you can walk by yourself going over 4.7kmts to appreciate the different walls of this magnificent glacier.

The return time to hotel will be 19:45hs approximately completing 11hours tour.

Operations: The tour runs Monday, Wednesday, Fridays and Sundays from November to February. It does not require a minimum of pax (except in October and march operating with minimum 6 pax).

The tour includes: lunch on board.

The tour does not include: national park entrance fee.

Note: The tour could be modified according to weather conditions and the navigation by the decision of the captains considering security measures.

EXCURSION ANCUD, CASTRO Y DALCAHUE (CHILOE)

We begin the tour going to Pargua at the south of Puerto Varas city, here we will aboard a ferry to sail the Chacao Channel, this channel separates the continent of Chiloe Island. During the sailing, we might see sea wolves, pelicans and sea birds natives from this area. The ferry berths at Chacao pier, where we will take the route that will take us to the Ancud city, where we can see the San Antonio Fort; this historic place is located in the highest part of the city, built at the latest part of XVIII Century and is part of one of the last Spanish fortications in our country, the Local Churches Heritage Foundation, the Main Square, and the Central Market, this one offers many gastronomic and crafts options of the island. We continue out trip to Dalcahue, this city is located in front of Quinchao Island and along the coast there is a Market where you will find the traditional gastronomic. This market is special, this construction is named Palato, because it`s built over the water in a base of Wood, with an spectacular view, also to visit the Handcraft Market and walk to visit the local Church that is a typical construction and is a World Heritage Site. Later we continue our trip to Castro, that is the Capital of Chiloé Island, having time for taking pictures at Manuel Montt pala- tos, visit the San Francisco Church in front of the main square and visit the biggest handcraft Market of the island, besides it is the traditional Gamboa viewing point you can take very nice pictures of the worldwide famous palatos.

DURATION: Full Day (12 Hours).

REALIZATION: Everyday.

DEPARTURES: Puerto Varas / Puerto Montt.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunblock, sunglasses and if it rains, a water resistant jacket.

NOT INCLUDED: Lunch, Museum entrance fee.

Hotel Boutique Le Rêve

You feel at home is the motto of this beautiful hotel, which has 4 floors, elevator and 31 rooms with a view of the garden and the street, they can be with balcony, terrace and suites.
We have 31 rooms inspired by a French design that offer an exclusive atmosphere for our guests. The rooms are equipped with Wi released, air conditioning and heating, flat screen TV, safe and amenities required by our customers.

The house of Le Rêve Boutique Hotel is a Chilean national monument. Its original exquisite French Architecture has been restored and now combines details entailing the technological progress of today. The rooms are tastefully decorated and will be the stage for utter rest with a deep, refreshing sleep.
Le Rêve Boutique Hotel is designed for travellers who demand premium service during their stay as well as an unforgettable experience. We are located in a neighborhoods with its own personality to be lived and enjoyed on foot. We are connected to business centers and main touristic attractions: the perfect place to visit during your next visit to Santiago.

EXCURSION CASTRO Y DALCAHUE (CHILOE)

We begin the tour going to Pargua at the south of Puerto Varas city, here we will aboard a ferry to sail the Chacao Channel, this channel separates the continent of Chiloe Island. During the sailing, we might see sea wolves, pelicans and sea birds natives from this area. The ferry berths at Chacao pier, here we see the typical houses that are built of Alerce wood, and the Churches that are National Heritage Site, later we continue to Dalcahue, this city is located in front of Quinchao Island and along the coast there is a Market where you will nd the traditional gastronomic. This market is special, this construction is named Palato, because it`s built over the water in a base of Wood, with an spectacular view, also to visit the Handcraft Market and walk to visit the local Church that is a typical construction and is a World Heritage Site. Later we continue our trip to Castro, that is the Capital of Chiloé Island, having time for taking pictures at Manuel Montt pala- tos, visit the San Francisco Church in front of the main square and visit the biggest handcraft Market of the island, besides it is the traditional Gamboa viewing point you can take very nice pictures of the worldwide famous palatos.

DURATION: Full Day (10 Hours).

REALIZATION: Daily.

DEPARTURES: Puerto Varas / Puerto Montt.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunblock, sunglasses and if it rains, a water resistant jacket.

NOT INCLUDED: Lunch, Museum entrance fee.

EXCURSION ANCUD, CAULIN Y LACUY (CHILOE)

We begin the tour going to Pargua at the south of Puerto Varas city, here we will aboard a ferry to sail the Chacao Channel, this channel separates the continent of Chiloe Island. During the sailing, we might see sea wolves, pelicans and sea birds natives from this area. The ferry berths at Chacao pier, here we see the typical houses that are built of Alerce wood, and the Churches that are National Heritage Site, then continue along the sea side road to visit Caulín and Lacuy beaches, places very famous for the oysters production and a rich marine fauna, until we nally gets to Ancud city. In this city we can see the San Antonio Fort; this historic place is located in the highest part of the city, built at the latest part of XVIII Century and is part of one of the last Spanish fortications in our country, the Local Churches Heritage Foundation, the Main Square, and the Central Market, this one oers many gastronomic and crafts options of the island.

DURATION: Full Day (10 Hours).

REALIZATION: Daily.

DEPARTURES: Puerto Varas / Puerto Montt.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunblock, sunglasses and if it rains, a water resistant jacket.

NOT INCLUDED: Lunch, Museum entrance fee

Diego de Velazquez

The privileged location of the hotel, connects everything Santiago and easier access …, just steps from two Metro stations (Metro Los Leones and Pedro de Valdivia Metro).
The choice of Hotel Diego de Velazquez , make it very successful and unique for those coming to Santiago, for tourism, business, trade fairs and conferences for work, study or just fun or visit friends … because of Santiago, you can say … that if matter the choice of stay and location.

With a total of 60 modern and comfortable rooms of 1, 2 and 3 environments; distributed between standard and superior rooms or Junior Suites, all of which include Internet Wi-Fi free, full Frigo Bar, box standard safety and safe for laptops, air conditioning, color TV and cable, LCD screens, telephone with dial national and international direct, hardwood floors (no carpet), American breakfast buffet.
Each room also features modern electronic security lock, opening through magnetic card.

Hotel Cumbres Vitacura

The all-new Hotel Cumbres Vitacura brings a new level of five-star luxury and sophistication to Santiago Chile’s exclusive Vitacura neighborhood.

Featuring 225 ultra-modern rooms and suites, the hotel has been crafted to reflect the energy and style of its surroundings with a curved geometrical design and a shimmering all-glass façade. Adding to the dynamic ambiance are the fashionable restaurants and trendy shops and art galleries just steps away.

Cumbres Vitacura indulges executive and leisure guests with a range of five-star amenities, including an
elegant lobby lounge and terrace and a contemporary-chic 17th floor restaurant fusing world-class cuisine with panoramic city views.

For sheer relaxation, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness facility and a poolside bar and barbecue garden for relaxing with colleagues.

For events and social occasions of up to 300 guests, nine modern meeting rooms and professional event planning and catering ensure a signature gathering.

Come discover Hotel Cumbres Vitacura — the definitive business and social address in Santiago.