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South America Coast to Coast 2010
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15 days
From £3135
Frequent Departures
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South America Coast to Coast
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Santiago (3 nights), Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, the Andes Mountains, Mendoza (2 nights), Buenos Aires (3 nights), Iguassu Falls (2 nights) and Rio de Janeiro (2 nights)
Crossing the South American continent, from Chile to Brazil, this incredible journey takes in the fertile wine producing valleys of Chile’s Pacific coast and the thundering cascades of Iguazu Falls, en route to the Atlantic beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Along the way you will enjoy...
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South America Coast to Coast 2011
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15 days
From £3280
Frequent Departures
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This is a Select Journey
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South America Coast to Coast
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Santiago (3 nights), Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, the Andes Mountains, Mendoza (2 nights), Buenos Aires (3 nights), Iguassu Falls (2 nights) and Rio de Janeiro (2 nights)
Crossing the South American continent, from Chile to Brazil, this incredible journey takes in the fertile wine producing valleys of Chile’s Pacific coast and the thundering cascades of Iguassa Falls, en route to the Atlantic beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Along the way you will enjoy...
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EASTER ISLAND
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Places to see and things to do
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This is a Tailor Made Option
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EASTER ISLAND
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Over 2000 miles from the coast of Chile, in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, lies mysterious Easter Island, created out of ancient volcano eruptions. Into the mind’s eye springs the image of huge stone faces staring into the ocean, statues that represent one of the least understood...
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MARE AUSTRALIS & VIA AUSTRALIS PUNTA ARENAS
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Places to see and things to do
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This is a Tailor Made Option
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MARE AUSTRALIS & VIA AUSTRALIS PUNTA ARENAS
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The Mare Australis and Via Australis are almost identical modern expedition cruise ships, launched
in 2003 and 2005 respectively. They are equipped with state-of-the-art navigation technology,
air-conditioning throughout, and meet all international safety standards. Each of the...
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PATAGONIA PRIVATE YACHT CHARTERS CHILE
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Places to see and things to do
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This is a Tailor Made Option
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PATAGONIA PRIVATE YACHT CHARTERS CHILE
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Bales has access to a number of small motor yachts
that can be chartered for itineraries between 5 and 8
days in various locations in Chilean Patagonia. Each
boat has a capacity for 8 passengers and the
suggested itineraries include Chiloe Island; San Rafael
Lagoon and the fjords...
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REMOTA PUERTO NATALES CHILE
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Places to see and things to do
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REMOTA PUERTO NATALES CHILE
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This spectacular hotel opened in 2006 and
provides a comfortable base from which to
explore this rugged area. Remota has 72 spacious
rooms, a Finnish sauna, heated pool and a restaurant
serving Patagonian specialities. Each day, included
guided excursions are available by vehicle...
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SAN RAFAEL GLACIER CHILE
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Places to see and things to do
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SAN RAFAEL GLACIER CHILE
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The breathtaking beauty of the San Rafael Lagoon
presents us with one of nature’s masterpieces and
one of Chile’s most spectacular natural attractions. A
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this dazzling gem of surreal
ice floes and towering glacial walls lies at the foot of
the Northern...
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AWASI
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Places to stay
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AWASI
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Awasi is one of the newest and finest boutique properties in San Pedro de Atacama, with just 8 cottages. The cottages are built of wood, stone and adobe, and designed to blend with the natural environment. All feature a private patio, reading sofa and both indoor and outdoor sho...
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CLIFFS PRESERVE
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Places to stay
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CLIFFS PRESERVE
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The Cliffs Preserve is a luxury eco-resort located in the heart of Chilean Patagonia amongst 8,000 acres of temperate rainforest on the Pacific Coast. The 18 suites and villas are distributed in 6 ‘Residences,’ and all are spacious and comfortably furnished.
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EXPLORA EN RAPA NUI EASTER
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Places to stay
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EXPLORA EN RAPA NUI EASTER
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Explora’s latest project, built
mainly with wood and native volcanic
rock is located on a hill overlooking the
sea in the south west of the island. The
hotel will have 30 guest rooms, a pool,
massage room and open-air jacuzzis.
Excursions on foot and on bicycle will
allow...
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EXPLORA LODGE ATACAMA
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EXPLORA LODGE ATACAMA
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Set in the oasis town of
San Pedro de Atacama in
Northern Chile, the Explora has 52 rooms
plus swimming pools and a sauna. The
choice of guided tours allow you to learn
about the many aspects of this territory
– its geography, history, wildlife and
geological features. Tours...
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HOSTERIA LAS TORRES TORRES DEL PAINE
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Places to stay
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HOSTERIA LAS TORRES TORRES DEL PAINE
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This long established hosteria, a Bales favourite for many years, is the closest main lodge to the base of the
towers (torres), which lie several strenuous kilometres away. The hosteria has 57 very comfortable rooms. A
number of large public areas all well-heated to protect you...
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SANTA CRUZ PLAZA SANTA CRUZ
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SANTA CRUZ PLAZA SANTA CRUZ
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Overlooking the main square in Santa
Cruz, the colonial style Plaza Hotel is
the ideal base to explore the wine
producing Colchagua Valley. Its 85
comfortable rooms all have en suite
facilities, central heating and airconditioning.
Los Varietales, the hotel’s
award winning...
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W HOTEL SANTIAGO
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W HOTEL SANTIAGO
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Against a panoramic backdrop of the snow-capped Andes, W Santiago reinvents style and sophistication in the city's most fashionabe and trendsetting enclave. Each room offers comfort and style in contemporary decorated rooms.
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SKORPIOS III
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SKORPIOS III
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Built in 1995, the Skorpios III is a 50 metre expedition
ship ideal for navigating these waters. She has 45
different category cabins located on five decks and
our itinerary is based on a cabin on the Acropolis Deck.
On board there is a boutique and resident doctor
and a crew...
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CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL SANTIAGO
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CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL SANTIAGO
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Situated in the heart of Santiago, the hotel features 300 rooms, a restaurant and a bar. There are excellent leisure
facilities including an open-air pool, sauna, gymnasium, massage and tennis courts
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EXPLORA LODGES
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EXPLORA LODGES
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The Explora Lodges of Chile offer a unique concept
in accommodation. Dedicated to sustaining local
traditions and the quality of the environment, these
exclusive small hotels are of high quality, and are set
in remote locations surrounded by superb natural
beauty. Your stay...
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EXPLORA SALTO CHICO TORRES DEL PAINE
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EXPLORA SALTO CHICO TORRES DEL PAINE
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The Explora Salto Chico is strategically
located on the shores of Lake Pehoe amidst
the towering peaks and turquoise lakes of
Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia,
and offers 50 rooms and suites with lake or
mountain views, heated indoor swimming
pool and sauna and outdoor...
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THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL SANTIAGO
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Places to stay
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THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL SANTIAGO
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Most passengers who stay at the Explora
Lodges will also spend some time in Chile’s
capital, Santiago.We recommend Santiago’s
latest and best luxury hotel, the Ritz-Carlton,
located in the centre of the city. The hotel has
205 standard rooms, 15 executive suites, 3 floors
(52...
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