TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2020 : CHILE
Santiago - Temuco - Pucon - Santiago
Total Solar Eclipse tour
ITINERARY & PRICES 2020
Day 1 December 11, 2020 : Arrive Santiago (L)
Arrival at Santiago Airport, and transfer to hotel in Santiago.
In due time a Panoramic visit Santiago and lunch at local restaurant. The city of Santiago is the perfect mix between the old colonial style and modern architecture, characteristics that make the city one of the most interesting in South America. The tour begins with a visit to the heart of the city and to the Plaza de Armas, the place from where the city has grown over the centuries. Each Latin city has a square of arms, since when the cities were founded, the center was also where the arsenal and the military base were established, hence the name "Plaza de Armas". Visit some of the most important buildings, such as the Cathedral, the City Hall, the Central Post Office and the National Historical Museum and walk along the busy Paseo Ahumada to La Moneda, now the Presidential Palace . Lunch at Divertimento Restaurant Located at the food of San Cristobal Hill in Bellavista area, a touristic zone where you can find arts galleries and nice restaurant. the visit continues to San Cristobal Hill. Take a funicular to the top of San Cristobal Hill where there is a great 360 panoramic view of Santiago and where you can see the famous statue of the Virgin Mary. You down the hill by cable car, a nice option to know this nice place in Santiago. Return to hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Santiago.
Day 2 December 12, 2020: Santiago – Temuco – Pucon (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Departure transfer from hotel to airport to board flight to Temuco (flight is not included) Arrival and transfer to hotel Overnight at Hotel Gran Hotel Pucon.
Day 3 December 13, 2020: Pucon (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Full day City tour Pucon and Villarrica This tour is a magnificent opportunity to discover the secrets of these prosperous cities that have became the most important tourist centers in Chile with man and cultural, natural and historical places to visit. In Villarrica we visit the Mapuche museum which exhibits different as pects of the Mapuche culture, history, traditions, musical instruments and some Spanish artifacts as well. Later on, we pass by the cathedral; and a hand craft fair that offer handmade products made of wood, stone, wool and. The starting point of this tour is the main volcanic sand beach known as “Playa Grande”, in the surroundings you can see “La Poza” which is the local yacht club, and the Peninsula condominium, this condo features a 9 hole golf course. The peninsula is an actual tongue of lava which was formed many years ago from eruptions. Then a visit to see the real looking hand carved wooden flowers, at first it is hard to believe they are not real by just looking at them. Finally, we head towards a hanging bridge over the famous Trancura River in the Quelhue area. There’s an amazing view of the Villarrica, Quetrupillán and Lanin Volcanoes on sunny days. Return to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel Gran Hotel Pucon.
Day 4 December 14, 2020: Pucón (B-BL)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the place to observe the Eclipse with a 100% visibility from 10.30 to 15.00 hrs. – group service We offer a perfect location to observe this unique Eclipse - Box Lunch included Overnight at Hotel Gran Hotel Pucón.
Day 5 December 15, 2020: Pucón (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Full day Caburga lake and Huife Hot Spring Departure from hotel to the Caburgua sector where the homonym lake is located. The Caburgua Lake spans 57 square kilometers and its altitude is 700 m above sea level. Hills are surrounded by thick vegetation, which was formed by a plug of lava and volcanic ash. Lake water is warmer than usual due to the hot springs found at the bottom. The place features an amazing panoramic view. Then, we go for a gentle walk along Caburgua ́s black sand beach in the southern edge of this beautiful lake. After that, we continue to the Huife sector where the homonym thermal is located. The Huife Hot Springs are located 33 km away from the city of Pucón and at the edge of the Liucura River. The route to the thermal center is of outstanding beauty and quality of the thermal center is unmatched. It features open thermal pools and hydro massage polls which provide opportunities of serious relaxation time. There is also an international cuisine restaurant, including a cafeteria that invites us to spend a wonderful day in a unique panoramic setting. After this activity we go back to the hotel in Pucón. Overnight at Hotel Gran Hotel Pucón.
Day 6 December 16, 2020: Pucón - Temuco - Santiago (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Departure transfer from hotel to airport to board flight to Santiago Flight Temuco/Santiago – not included Overnight at Hotel selected in Santiago.
Day 7 December 17, 2020: Santiago (B)
Breakfast at hotel Departure transfer from hotel to airport to board your onward flight.
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2020 Rates
Minimum 2 – 4 passengers $2,868 Per person
Coach class internal airfare is extra as applicable (Approx.$415.00 per person)
INCLUSIONS
• Accommodations as listed or similar
• Meals as indicated B = Breakfast, L = Lunch and D = Dinner
• Transfers - arrival & departure
• Sightseeing as indicated with English-speaking local guides
• Entrance fees to monuments and included features
EXCLUSIONS
• Personal expenses, Internal and International airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver
