Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive Santiago Arrive in Santiago at any time.
Day 2-5 Pucon Spend a day exploring Santiago then take a night bus bound for Pucon in Chile's Lake District. Climb a volcano, hike in the mountains, go rafting or skiing (in season), or just relax and enjoy Pucon's stunning backdrop.
Day 6-7 Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas A trip further south brings us to the city of Puerto Montt, the gateway for explorers going into the Patagonian wilderness. Take a day trip to the island of Chiloe and sample the delicious seafood!
Day 8-10 Bariloche Journey through the mountains of upper Patagonia into Argentina and arrive at Bariloche, a popular resort town for Argentines. The spectacular surroundings offer a plethora of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, paragliding, lake tours, and skiing/snowboarding (in season).
Day 11-12 Night Bus/Buenos Aires Travel by bus to the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires. Known as the ?Paris of the Americas,? Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life. Visit the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo or catch a tango show at one of the many famous tanguerias.
Day 13 Depart Buenos Aires
Accommodation: Simple hotels (10 nts), Night bus (2 nts). Note: Accommodation can be quite basic/multi-share at times.
Group Size: Max 15, Avg 10
Highlights: Chile, Santiago, Pucon, Puerto Montt, Bariloche, Argentina, Buenos Aires.
Meals Included: No meals included.
Reverse Itinerary: This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code JBS.
Transport: Public bus.
Trip Reference: JSB