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Trip Overview

Classic

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What's Included

Winery tour, Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Falls Tour, Puerto Blest and Lago Frias Tour, Arrival transfer and breakfast daily.

Group Size

Max 15, Avg 10

Group Leader

Tour leader throughout, local guides.

Accommodation

Comfort hotels (7 nts).

Transport

Private van, Local flights, First-class buses.

Meals Included

7 Breakfasts.

Meal Budget

Allow USD350 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see trip details.

Recommendation

Consider adding our Southern Highlights SBR trip to create our 15-day Southern Explorer SSR trip.

Reverse Itinerary

This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code SBS.

Destination Guide

Chile, Argentina, Patagonia
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Trip Reviews

For someone with a limited amount of travel, it was a great trip. I really enjoyed the different areas of Chile visited. It was nice to have a busy pace, getting to know people from other countries, and still having time to "chill". I traveled on my own, and there was enough support for me to not feel stressed out about the whole experience, without feeling too structured either.

Francoise Juneau

Canada

View this trip: CIP

Solo & Independent Adventure Tours - G.A.P Adventures

Southern Discovery

8 days Santiago to Buenos Aires

Trip Code: SSB

Santiago, Puerto Varas, Bariloche, Buenos Aires.

Sip wine in Santiago, go hiking in the Andes and learn to tango in European-flavoured Buenos Aires on this civilised exploration of two of South Americaís most sophisticated countries.

Other Trip Options:

Southern Discovery (SBS)

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Request Space: [5] spaces available

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Currency: USD

$1399

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Local Payment 200 USD

Planeterra Donation Amount

Guaranteed - Dates marked with a G are guaranteed to run once you have booked. Dates marked with a D are special discounted departures

Brief Itinerary | View Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Santiago

Arrive in Santiago at any time.

Day 2 Santiago

Spend the day enjoying some great Chilean wine as we tour different wineries in the Maipo Valley, taking in the history of the vineyards and learning about the art of wine making.

Day 3-4 Puerto Varas

Fly south to Puerto Varas and the beautiful Lake District of Chile, where you will be able to hike through the Petrohue region in the hills surrounding Osorno Volcano. Optional activities include an excursion to the lakeside villages of Frutillar.

Day 5-6 Bariloche

Cross the mountains of upper Patagonia and into Argentina, stopping at Bariloche. A popular resort town for Argentines, the spectacular surroundings of Bariloche offer a multitude of outdoor options. Enjoy a lake cruise as we visit the Blest Arm of Lake Nahuel Huapi.

Day 7 Buenos Aires

Known as the ‘Paris of the Americas,’ Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life. Enjoy the city at your leisure, and visit the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo or catch a tango show at one of the many famous tanguerías. Wander the pedestrian walkways and see some dancing in the streets in this most European of Latin cities.

Day 8 Depart Buenos Aires

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