2013 - APT South America

Patagonian Lakes with The Very Best of South America 26 Days – Featuring 5 Nights in the Patagonian Lakes Buenos Aires | Iguassu Falls | Rio de Janeiro | Machu Picchu | Cusco | Lake Titicaca Enjoy an amazing three nights at Llao Llao Hotel & Resort – nestled right between two lakes in the Argentine Lake District Day 1. Arrive Santiago (Chile). On arrival, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure before a Welcome Reception this evening. Stay: The Ritz-Carlton Santiago. PATAGONIAN LAKES This extraordinary journey will take you cruising across the Andes where you'll soak up stunning views of glacial lakes, the snow-capped mountains of the Andes and the pristine tiny islets of Nahuel Huapi Lake. A real highlight of your journey across the Andes is a relaxing stay at the award-winning Llao Llao Hotel & Resort near Bariloche, the heart of the Argentine Lake District. Day 2. Santiago, Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas. Fly south to the port city of Puerto Montt, gateway to the Chilean Lake District. On a guided tour, you'll travel along the coast to the area of Pelluco and an observation point that affords superb views of the city and its pretty surrounds. Then travel via the Plaza de Armas to the craft village of Angelmó, with its traditional fish and seafood market. Later, travel a stretch of the Pan-American Highway to Puerto Varas, the City of Roses. Set on the shore of one of South America's largest lakes, Llanquihue, the city faces the glacier-covered Osorno volcano. Tonight, enjoy an à la carte meal at a local seafood restaurant. Stay: Puerto Varas, Gran Hotel Colonos del Sur. Freedom of Choice Touring Signature Experience Dine Around Dinner 60 BD Day 3. Puerto Varas, Lake Crossing, Peulla. This morning will see you begin your incredible two day lake crossing, during which you'll cruise across glacial lakes and between surrounding mountain peaks on the way to one of the most incredible natural settings in the world. First, travel around the shore of Lake Llanquihue and through lush countryside dotted with oxen, tractor-ploughed fields and weather- beaten clap-board barns. Enter Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, stopping at Petrohué Waterfalls before continuing to Petrohué, where you'll board a catamaran for your first crossing. As you skim over the emerald waters of Lake Todos los Santos, enjoy views of the Osorno volcano and the peaks of Tronador Mountain. At the other end of the lake, reach the remote village of Peulla. Check in to your hotel and enjoy lunch before the afternoon is yours to spend as you please. You may like to go hiking to the Cascada de la Novia waterfall, go horseback riding or try fly-fishing – among other activities offered by the hotel (all at own expense). Stay: Peulla, Hotel Natura Patagonia. BL Day 4. Peulla, Lake Crossings, Llao Llao Hotel & Resort (Argentina). Your lake crossing continues as you travel by coach through a landscape of lakes, forests, volcanoes and fast-flowing meltwater rivers. After crossing into Argentina, you'll arrive at Puerto Frias and cruise across picturesque Lake Frias. Next, proceed to Puerto Blest, where you'll board a TRAVELLERS SMALL GROUPS MAX. 28

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