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Chile Fact Sheet

Current time in Chile (Santiago):

Stretching down alongside Argentina, and wedged between the Andes mountains and the Pacific ocean, Chile offers over 6,000 miles of coastline, crystaline lakes, and towering mountain ranges. The unusually long shape of the country results in a large range of climates, from the world’s driest desert in the north, Mediterranean weather in the centre, to a snowy Alpine climate in the south, with glaciers, fjords and lakes.

Currently, Chile is one of South America’s most stable and prosperous nations and makes for a wonderful holiday – be it a self-drive, skiing package, or a fishing trip through the beautiful lake district.

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When to go

Starting at the top of Chile the rainy season is in summer (December through March). Santiago and the middle of Chile are best seen in Spring (September to November) or autumn (March and April). Traveling further south the lake district is lovely in summer, and the Atacama Desert is great year-round (although temperatures are extreme, as with most deserts!). Winter is a snowy wonderland for skiers and the resorts are buzzing from July to September.

Notable events in Chile for 2009

Visa and Health Requirements for Chile

Visa – none required for South African and British passport holders for holidays up to 3 months long. However, you must be in possession of a 6-month valid passport and onward ticket.

Vaccination – none required

Updated January 2009

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Chile – Santiago & the Lake District

from R20,140 per person

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This trip starts off in Santiago where you will be met by your friendly local driver who will take you to a charming bed & breakfast in the Pedro de Valdivia suburbs. Early the next morning you will be taken to the famous Concha Y Toro Winery with a bilingual guide. The winery is the biggest wine society in Chile, just south of Santiago, and the tour takes you around the Patronal House and the surrounding park and lagoon, the beautiful vineyards, wine cellars (observing the whole process), and finally to the Wine Shop. The day trip continues along the banks of Maipo River before heading back to Santiago.

That night you will jump onto a very comfortable overnight train to Temuco, arriving early in the morning to pick up your hired vehicle and head down through the stunning Lake District.

This trip is designed to give you the freedom of choosing where to stay and for how long, although we will give you a detailed itinerary to help give you some idea of the top spots to visit.

Take a leisurely road trip down to Pucon at the base of the live Volcano Villarrica, the Huilo Huilo Reserve on the shores of Pirihueico Lake, and Puerto Varas at Lake Llanquihue, ending up in Puerto Montt 7 days later in time for your flight to Santiago.

Included: 3 nights accommodation in Santiago based on two people sharing, International flight from Cape Town to Santiago, 1st Class Train ticket to Temuco, One-way flight from Puerto Montt to Santiago, 6 days vehicle hire with unlimited mileage, One-way vehicle drop off fee, Free Pangea International Tours gift, Airport tax

Terms & Conditions: Accommodation is subject to date restrictions and availability. Prices are subject to change without prior notification. Unless otherwise specified holiday packages are per person based on twin share, and do not include transport to and from the place of accommodation. Only meals stated above are included in the package.

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