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LATIN AMERICA • CHILE Splendours of Chile Duration • 15 days & 12 nights Category • Superior This group tour features… Small group size – average 16 people (max 20) 4- & 5-star accommodation International & internal flights Flexible – extensions & flight upgrades available Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles Experienced local tour manager 12 breakfasts & 3 lunches Guided sightseeing & entrance fees Porterage at airports Christmas departure Small-group tour • From £3,595 (incl. flights) Private tour • From £3,995 (incl. flights) in South America, for views across the city and the Andes beyond. Afternoon drive into the countryside to the Undurraga vineyard for a tour and wine tasting. (B) Day 4: Fly to Calama • San Pedro de Atacama Early morning flight to Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama for 3 nights at the Hotel Altiplanico (or similar). Afternoon excursion to the Valley of the Moon to see the mesmerising change of colours at sunset. (B) Days 5-6: Atacama Desert Full-day journey into the spectacular desert landscape. Visit the Atacama salt flats, where pink flamingos may be seen, and stop at the small village of Toconao, with its white volcanic stone buildings. Continue to a traditional farm for lunch and visit Tebinquinche lagoon. Day 6 is at leisure or take an optional excursion to El Tatio geysers, the hot springs or the 17thcentury fortress of Pukara de Quitor. (B) Weather San Pedro de Atacama J F M A M J J A S O N D A 21 20 20 19 17 16 16 17 18 20 21 21 B 10 10 9 6 3 1 0 2 4 6 8 9 C 38 27 18 5 1 1 1 1 4 3 8 17 Punta Arenas J F M A M J J A S O N D A 15 14 12 9 6 4 4 5 7 10 12 14 B 6 6 5 3 1 0 -1 0 1 3 4 6 C 38 32 44 45 45 36 35 36 30 26 31 35 A: Maximum average temperature (°C) B: Minimum average temperature (°C) C: Average rainfall (mm) Guanaco, Torres del Paine Chile is an extraordinarily beautiful country, encompassing just about every type of landscape on Earth, from the arid desert of the north, through verdant lakes and pastures to the soaring peaks and glaciers of Patagonia. This expansive tour explores Chile’s spectacular desert, mountain scenery and Patagonian wilderness, and allows time to discover some fascinating Chilean traditions. SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Watch the sun set over the Atacama Desert Take a private boat trip on Lake Todos los Santos Stay inside the park at Torres del Paine Visit a traditional Patagonian ranch Days 1-2: Fly to Santiago via São Paulo Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Santiago, via São Paulo, with LATAM Airlines. Morning arrival and transfer to the Hotel Plaza San Francisco for 2 nights. (N) Day 3: Santiago Morning tour of Santiago, including the cathedral, the historic main square, the central market and Sky Costanera, the tallest building Days 7-8: Fly to Lake District via Santiago Fly to Puerto Montt via Santiago and transfer to the town of Puerto Varas for 2 nights at Cabaña del Lago Hotel, set on the lake. In the morning visit Petrohué Falls and take a boat trip on Lake Todos los Santos. Afternoon drive up the lower reaches of the Osorno Volcano for views of the surrounding mountains. (B) Day 9: Fly to Punta Arenas • Puerto Natales Fly to Punta Arenas and continue to Puerto Natales, set amid jagged peaks and the glassy waters of Last Hope Sound. Stay overnight at the Hotel Costaustralis (fjord-view room). (B) Day 10: Torres del Paine Drive across the wilds of Patagonia to Torres del Paine National Park. Full-day tour taking in the dramatic scenery of granite peaks, emerald lakes, waterfalls and ancient lenga forests. There is also the opportunity to meet the local rangers and learn about their work in the park. Stay at Hotel Lago Grey for 2 nights (upgrade to a superior room with views of the glacier from £45 per person). (B, L) Day 11: Torres del Paine Morning shared boat excursion on Lake Grey for an up-close view of its striking bright-blue glacier. Afternoon at leisure or optional tours. (B) Day 12: Punta Arenas Drive to Punta Arenas, visiting a traditional Patagonian estancia en route. Discover how people live in this remote region and enjoy a typical quincho barbecue. Afternoon short tour of Punta Arenas, situated on the Magellan Strait, and overnight stay at Cabo de Hornos Hotel. (B, L) 78 View our full range of itineraries, hotels and experiences at CoxandKings.co.uk

Day 13: Fly to Santiago Fly to Santiago for a final night at the Hotel Plaza San Francisco. (B) Days 14-15: Fly to London via São Paulo Morning at leisure or optional tour of the Pre-Columbian Museum before your overnight flight to London, via São Paulo, with LATAM Airlines, arriving the next day. (B) (N) Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals. TOUR EXTENSIONS Tour + Easter Island 6 days & 4 nights from £1,095 A visit to Easter Island is an extraordinary experience, with 600 or so moai statues scattered around the island, dramatically set against the dark waters of the Pacific Ocean, a reminder of the civilisation that once thrived and faded on these shores. Tour + Australis Cruise & Buenos Aires 8 days & 6 nights from £2,095 Discover the extraordinary beauty of Patagonia aboard the Stella or Ventus Australis. Travel across great seas to Ushuaia in Argentina and explore the sparkling glaciers, dramatic scenery and wildlife of the southernmost part of the world, including Cape Horn. Finish with two nights in Buenos Aires. Winelands / Valparaiso extensions: It is also possible to relax for a few nights after the main tour at a winery hotel or in Valparaíso. Guideline prices for 2022-23 Group tour High season from £3,595 Guide price months: Jan – Feb, Oct – Dec Single supplement from £895 Private tour Low season from £3,995 Guide price month: Apr High season from £4,095 Guide price months: Jan – Mar, Oct & Nov Single supplement on request Atacama Desert IMPORTANT INFORMATION Optional British Airways flights: It is possible to add an extra night at Hotel Plaza San Francisco at the end of the tour and fly to and from Santiago direct with British Airways. Please enquire for supplements. Private & tailor-made travel: This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you, for which guideline prices are shown. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements. Please call 020 3627 3097 or visit CoxandKings.co.uk/make-an-enquiry Tour code: SOC Days 14-16: Fly to Easter Island Fly to Easter Island and stay 3 nights at the Taha Tai Hotel or similar, overlooking the ocean. Your stay is inclusive of one and a half day excursions including various moai platforms, the quarry at Rano Raraku and Anakena beach, the site of the island’s first settlement, Rano Kao Volcano and the ceremonial village of Orongo. (B) Day 17: Fly to Santiago Fly to Santiago and overnight at the Hotel Plaza San Francisco. (B) Days 18-19: Fly to London via São Paulo, with LATAM Airlines. (B) (N) National park fee: Easter Island National Park fee is not included and is payable locally. The guideline high season prices may be significantly lower than the peak season prices (21 Dec – 6 Jan) LATAM Airlines flight upgrades Business Class from £1,795 return Regional air connections Prices on request: British Airways to/from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Manchester The guideline tour prices are all per person in pound sterling, based on two people sharing a twin / double room. For up-to-date prices for all departure dates, including special offers when applicable, please visit CoxandKings.co.uk. All prices are subject to availability. Departure dates for 2022-23 Out (Sun) Rtn (Sun) 16 Jan 22 30 Jan 22 06 Feb 22 20 Feb 22 27 Feb 22 13 Mar 22 16 Oct 22 30 Oct 22 Out (Sun) Rtn (Sun) 06 Nov 22 20 Nov 22 16 Dec 22 30 Dec 22 22 Jan 23 05 Feb 23 05 Feb 23 19 Feb 23 Out (Sun) Rtn (Sun) 26 Feb 23 12 Mar 23 15 Oct 23 29 Oct 23 05 Nov 23 19 Nov 23 19 Nov 23 03 Dec 23 Out (Fri) Rtn (Fri) 15 Dec 23 29 Dec 23 For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3627 3097 or speak to your travel agent 79

Day 13: Fly to Santiago<br />

Fly to Santiago for a final night at the Hotel<br />

Plaza San Francisco. (B)<br />

Days 14-15: Fly to London via São Paulo<br />

Morning at leisure or optional tour of the<br />

Pre-Columbian Museum before your overnight<br />

flight to London, via São Paulo, with LATAM<br />

Airlines, arriving the next day. (B) (N)<br />

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast,<br />

L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.<br />

TOUR EXTENSIONS<br />

Tour + Easter Island<br />

6 days & 4 nights from £1,095<br />

A visit to Easter Island is an extraordinary<br />

experience, with 600 or so moai statues<br />

scattered around the island, dramatically<br />

set against the dark waters of the Pacific<br />

Ocean, a reminder of the civilisation that<br />

once thrived and faded on these shores.<br />

Tour + Australis Cruise & Buenos Aires<br />

8 days & 6 nights from £2,095<br />

Discover the extraordinary beauty of Patagonia<br />

aboard the Stella or Ventus Australis. Travel<br />

across great seas to Ushuaia in Argentina<br />

and explore the sparkling glaciers, dramatic<br />

scenery and wildlife of the southernmost part<br />

of the world, including Cape Horn. Finish with<br />

two nights in Buenos Aires.<br />

Winelands / Valparaiso extensions: It is also<br />

possible to relax for a few nights after the main<br />

tour at a winery hotel or in Valparaíso.<br />

Guideline prices for <strong>2022</strong>-23<br />

Group tour<br />

High season from £3,595<br />

Guide price months: Jan – Feb, Oct – Dec<br />

Single supplement from £895<br />

Private tour<br />

Low season from £3,995<br />

Guide price month: Apr<br />

High season from £4,095<br />

Guide price months: Jan – Mar, Oct & Nov<br />

Single supplement on request<br />

Atacama Desert<br />

IMPORTANT INFORMATION<br />

Optional British Airways flights: It is possible<br />

to add an extra night at Hotel Plaza San<br />

Francisco at the end of the tour and fly to<br />

and from Santiago direct with British Airways.<br />

Please enquire for supplements.<br />

Private & tailor-made travel: This itinerary<br />

can be taken privately on a date that suits<br />

you, for which guideline prices are shown.<br />

Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact<br />

requirements. Please call 020 3627 3097 or<br />

visit CoxandKings.co.uk/make-an-enquiry<br />

Tour code: SOC<br />

Days 14-16: Fly to Easter Island<br />

Fly to Easter Island and stay 3 nights at the<br />

Taha Tai Hotel or similar, overlooking the<br />

ocean. Your stay is inclusive of one and a<br />

half day excursions including various moai<br />

platforms, the quarry at Rano Raraku and<br />

Anakena beach, the site of the island’s first<br />

settlement, Rano Kao Volcano and the<br />

ceremonial village of Orongo. (B)<br />

Day 17: Fly to Santiago<br />

Fly to Santiago and overnight at the Hotel<br />

Plaza San Francisco. (B)<br />

Days 18-19: Fly to London via São Paulo,<br />

with LATAM Airlines. (B) (N)<br />

National park fee: Easter Island National Park<br />

fee is not included and is payable locally.<br />

The guideline high season prices may be significantly lower than the peak season prices (21 Dec – 6 Jan)<br />

LATAM Airlines flight upgrades<br />

Business Class from £1,795 return<br />

Regional air connections<br />

Prices on request: British Airways to/from<br />

Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Manchester<br />

The guideline tour prices are all per person in pound sterling, based on two people sharing a twin /<br />

double room. For up-to-date prices for all departure dates, including special offers when applicable,<br />

please visit CoxandKings.co.uk. All prices are subject to availability.<br />

Departure dates for <strong>2022</strong>-23<br />

Out (Sun) Rtn (Sun)<br />

16 Jan 22 30 Jan 22<br />

06 Feb 22 20 Feb 22<br />

27 Feb 22 13 Mar 22<br />

16 Oct 22 30 Oct 22<br />

Out (Sun) Rtn (Sun)<br />

06 Nov 22 20 Nov 22<br />

16 Dec 22 30 Dec 22<br />

22 Jan 23 05 Feb 23<br />

05 Feb 23 19 Feb 23<br />

Out (Sun) Rtn (Sun)<br />

26 Feb 23 12 Mar 23<br />

15 Oct 23 29 Oct 23<br />

05 Nov 23 19 Nov 23<br />

19 Nov 23 03 Dec 23<br />

Out (Fri) Rtn (Fri)<br />

15 Dec 23 29 Dec 23<br />

For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3627 3097 or speak to your travel agent<br />

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