Puerto Montt - Chiloe Island
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4 days, 3 nights
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Day 1: Puerto Montt - Chiloe Island
Transfer from Puerto Montt airport (or bus terminal) to cross
the channel to Chiloe Island, the second largest island off
the coast of South America. Transfer to your hotel in Ancud,
the Galeon Azul with fine views over the bay. Free evening.
Day 2: Chiloe Island
After breakfast, city tour including a visit to the Blue Museum
which houses all historical information about Chiloe. A visit
to the old Spanish fort of San Antonio. Built in 1770 on a
terrace in the high part of Ancud, this was the last location
in Chile and the second last in South America to fly the flag
of Spain, surrendering it on 19 January 1826. After lunch,
a visit to the Lacuy peninsula, Brava coast and fort of Ahui.
Return to your hotel.
Day 3: Chiloe Island
Trip to Dalcahue where local artisans sell their unique products
in the Sunday market. A visit to Castro, Chiloe's oldest and
largest town. Castro is famous for its colourful houses built
on stilts over the tide, in addition to its excellent seafood
and traditional handicrafts. Boat ride over to the Isle of
Quinchao to visit the beautiful town of Curaco de Velez. Return
to Castro for lunch. Afternoon visit to the museum, the Gamboa
viewpoint and the platform houses before returning to your
hotel in Ancud.
Day 4: Chiloe Island - Puerto Montt
After breakfast a free morning with an optional tour (price
not included) to visit the penguin colony at Punihuil. After
lunch, return to Puerto Montt and transfer to the airport. |
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Prices start from US$ 800 per
person based on two sharing and includes accommodation
in a 3* hotel, return public bus from Punta Arenas,
lunch on days 2 and 3, all transfers and tours with
a bilingual guide. Airport taxes and the international
airfare to Chile are not included.
For more information on hotels in Chile, please see:
our hotels page
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