Veloso Tours - Trvel advisor.

Veloso Tours - Trvel advisor.http://www.veloso.com2011-11-24T16:31:26umbracoOur blog about our most exciting tours and destinationsen A magnificent journey through stunning mountain scenery of majestic volcanoes, lakes and picturesque villages, for you to explore, make stops and detours and enjoy famous Chilean wines, relaxing hot springs and walking in the countryside. All hotels and your car are provided together with local support, assistance and maps with a suggested route and places of interest. Day 1-3 Daily overnight flight to Santiago de Chile. On arrival transfer to your hotel with afternoon tour of the city with its grand central squares and the Cerro San Cristóbal, reached by funicular railway for superb panoramic views . (B) Day 4-5 Transfer to collect your self drive vehicle and briefing, map, itinerary description and directions. You have contact details for all hotels booked along your route. Drive to Valparaiso, a UNESCO world heritage site in a picturesque setting, enhanced by the surrounding hills and the Pacific ocean. Explore the Pacific coast line north to Viña del Mar and Reñaca, both famous seaside resorts. (B) Day 6-7 Drive up to the picturesque mountain town of Santa Cruz famous for it's vineyards. Overnight at Santa Cruz Hotel. Explore the surrounding countryside and vineyards of "la ruta del vino"(the wine route). (B) Days 8 Continue south along the Andes to Chillan. Overnight. (B) Days 9-11 Drive to the beautiful Chilean Lake District and Pucón, staying for 3 nights with spectacular views of Lake Villarica, surrounded by mountains, trees and waterfalls. Pucón is famous for its scenery with snow-capped volcanoes, crystal clear lakes and rivers, thermal baths and national parks. You can arrange locally numerous activities such as treking the Villarica Volcano, rafting, horseriding and guided walks. (B) Days 12-13 Drive further south to Puerto Varas located on Lake Llanquihue, near Petrohué Falls and Lago Todos Los Santos, whose deep, clear, emerald green waters are framed by the snow- capped Osorno volcano. Two days to explore at leisure including visiting Chiloe. Chilotan architecture is unique with influenses from the Spanish and Jesuit missionaries that arrived in 16th century resulting in the construction of small wooden churches. These unique buildings have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B) Day 14 Continue to Puerto Montt airport, where you will return the car and take your departure flight to Santiago connecting with the overnight flight home, arriving on Day 16 . (B) Extension to ARGENTINA: Days 12-15 Drive from Pucón across the Argentinean border to San Martin de Los Andes for 1 night and on to Bariloche for 3 nights. Day 16 - 17 Cross the Lake District from Bariloche to Osorno and continue to Puerto Varas. Day 18 Return overnight flight home, arriving day 19. Please take note that the above itinerary is a suggestion that can be extended or reduced according to your wishes. The Villarica Tour departs every day - 14 days including 12 nights' accommodation and breakfast (B), all flights (2 overnight), transfers on arrival, car hire as described, maps and assistance. Price per person from £2699 /media/121662/.jpg0 <h3>Lake Titicaca has a serene tranquility and small, isolated farming communities preserving their traditional way of life. On the Aymara tour we visit the exuberant rainforest, the citadel of the Incas and experience life along the stunning mountain scenery of the Andes</h3> Days 1-2 Depart for Lima on an overnight flight arriving the following morning. Throughout the iitnerary you have a guide and transport to meet you for the transfers to and from your hotel Country Club hotel a colonial style hotel dating back to the 1920's in the residential area of San Isidro.(B) Day 3-5 Early morning flight to Puerto Maldonado for the Amazon Rainforest. Stay 3 nights at the Reserva Amazonica Jungle Lodge (See pages 100 - 101). Daily excursions are organised by your naturalist guide, both along the river tributaries and the paths in the forest spoting for wildlife in the dense tree canopy. Night excursions are also a possibility. (B,L,D) Day 6 Return to Puerto Maldonado for your flight to Cusco. On arrival transfer by road down into the stunning Urubamba Valley also known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Stay at Sol y Luna Hotel for 3 nights surrounded by snow-capped mountains and gardens (See page 95). (B) Day 7-8 A full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas where we visit the Inca village of Ollantaytambo, Maras & Moray and Pisac market and ruins. Return to your hotel Sol y Luna. The following day is at leisure to explore the nearby towns or horseride on Paso Horses. (B) Day 9 Leave Ollantaytambo by train following the Urubamba River, through beautiful countryside and culminating in the awesome Machu Picchu. After a guided tour you are free to explore the site. Overnight at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu hotel located in the village of Aguas Calientes and surrounded by lush vegetation of Sub-tropical rainforest (See page 96). (B,L,D) Days 10-12Morning at leisure and in the afternoon take the train to Cusco. Spend the next 3 nights at La Casona a converted colonial boutique Hotel. The following day guided tour of the city and the main ruins in the surrounding area, including the vast site of Sacsayhuamán. The next day is free for you to explore at leisure. (B) Day 13-15 Continue by train part of the Orient Express group on an unforgettable journey to Puno on Lake Galapagos Cruises pages 96-103 Days 1-2 Depart for Lima on an overnight flight arriving the following morning. Throughout the iitnerary you have a guide and transport to meet you for the transfers to and from your hotel Country Club hotel a colonial style hotel dating back to the 1920's in the residential area of San Isidro.(B) Day 3-5 Early morning flight to Puerto Maldonado for the Amazon Rainforest. Stay 3 nights at the Reserva Amazonica Titicaca, travelling across the Andean altiplano, past striking mountain scenery, small villages, remote farms and stations. Transfer to Titilaka Lodge, shown on the next page 91, for 3 nights. This luxury refuge lies on the shores of the Lake Titicaca on a secluded private peninsula. Next day take an excursion on the lake and then spend a day (B,L,D) Day 16 Transfer to Juliaca to fly to Lima and connect with your overnight flight back home, arriving on Day 17. (B) The Aymara Tour departs Friday, Monday or Wednesday returning on Saturday, Tuesday or Thursday - 17 days including 14 nights' accommodation and breakfast (B), all flights (2 overnight), transfers and excursions with Englishspeaking guides, transport and meals as shown. /media/121774/46.jpg0