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Chile &
Patagonia
January 09 - 21, 2022
Preposterously thin and unreasonably long, Chile stretches from the belly of South America to its foot, reaching
from the driest desert on earth to vast southern glacial fields. Diverse landscapes unfurl over a 4300km stretch:
parched dunes, fertile valleys, volcanoes, ancient forests, massive glaciers and fjords.
Golf in Chile is special. It is not on the PGA's map, however for the golf lover traveling to Chile, a round or two is a
must. The country's beautiful natural terrains are being folded into world-class golf courses and the sport's
popularity is quickly rising. You then have the wine area of Valparaiso, one of the 10 Great Wine Capitals of the
world where you experience exquisite food and wine pairings at the stately vineyards in the central region. Golf.
Wine, Gastronomy and Glaciers – this is an unforgettable experience!
January 09
On arrival in Santiago, you will be met and transferred to the 5 star Noi Vitaura Hotel. The remainder of the day is
free to rest up after the long journey before gathering as a group for a welcome cocktail party. Santiago is the
capital and economic centre of Chile and with its many museums, events, theaters, restaurants, bars and other
entertainment and cultural opportunities, it is also the cultural center of the country. Its central location in the
country makes it a great base for visiting other areas and it is possible to ski in the nearby Andes and later be on
the beach, all in the same day!
January 10
After breakfast, you will have a city tour that starts at the city's Civic Center with the neoclassical La Moneda
Palace and continues through the bustling streets of the city downtown to the renown pre-Colombian Art Museum,
whose collection contains more 1,500 ceramics and textiles from the Inca, Maya and Aztec cultures.
The tour continues to the Plaza de Armas with its 18th-century Cathedral,
the National Historical Museum and the central Post Office.
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It then goes on to the Central Market with its colorful display of fruits,
seafood, fish and flowers and then stops at the Santa Lucia hill, the
founding site of Santiago in 1541. By noon, you will arrive at the Santa
Rita vineyard for lunch and wine tasting. Founded in 1880, Viña Santa
Rita is a prosperous and award winning wine producer with worldwide
exports and some of the best Chilean wines.
January 11
It is time to hit the golf course so today you depart the hotel
in the morning to the Hacienda de Chicureo Golf Course
(roughly 30 minutes from the hotel). This beautiful 18 hole
course was designed by Mike Asmundson and built in
1998. The first nine holes, (Loma Larga) are fairly flat and
go from West to East, which means that the wind from the
coast comes into your game. The second nine holes,
(Cerro Colorado are a little bit hilly but less windy, as it
surrounds the Cerro Colorado. After golf and some
refreshments at the 19th hole, you head back to the hotel
where the remainder of the day and evening is free.
January 12
Today is a full day as you combine sightseeing and golf. You
depart the hotel at 8:00AM for the 1 ½ hour drive to Valparaiso.
On arrival, you will have a tour of “Valpo”, as it's fondly known by
locals, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and
its not difficult to see why. Picturesque architecture and multi-
coloured urban housing spread out over more than 40 hills,
creating one of world's most eclectic, unique cities. Narrow,
winding streets line the hills, connected by hidden staircases
and ancient elevators still in use. After lunch you will enjoy a
round of golf at the Granadilla Club de Campo, ranked as the 4th
best course in Chile, and which can trace its roots back to 1897
when the Club was established by a group of English
businessmen working in the nearby South Pacific seaport. After
golf is done, you head back to Santiago where you will arrive
back at the hotel early in the evening.
January 13
The morning is free to relax or do a
little exploring on your own. Then
at noon you will depart the hotel for
the exclusive winery, Haras de Pirque,
for lunch and a wine tasting.
January 14
It is back to the golf course after
breakfast as you depart for a round
at Brisas de Chicureo (roughly a 20
minute drive from the hotel). This
36 hole course is a beautiful layout,
wild in its environment and a course
layout to suit all levels of players. After your round is done, you have the remainder of the afternoon free and
evening to enjoy dinner in one of the cities fantastic restaurants.
January 15
It is time to depart Santiago and continue your adventure in Chile. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the
airport for the late morning flight to Puerto Montt (flying time 1 ¾ hours)located in the Chilean Patagonia Region.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to Puerto Varas where you will check into the 5 star Cumbres de Puerto
Varas Hotel. The remainder of your day is free to relax at your leisure.
January 16
This day will be another fantastic full day experience. You depart after
breakfast to the town of Frutillar which sits in the heart of the Lake Region
of Patagonia and specifically borders Llanquihue Lake, the largest lake
in Chile. Sighted by Charles Darwin in 1832 and colonized by German
settlers in 1856, Frutillar is known for its historic 19th-century architecture
and offers views of six volcanoes: Osorno, Antillanca, Puyehue,
Pun-tiagudo, Tronador and Calbuco, who stand as guardians of what
many have considered one of the world's most breathtaking destinations.
After lunch you will arrive at the Patagonia Virgin Golf Course, a
Jack Nicklaus designed track that is ranked as the best Chilean
Golf Course by Top100courses, even though only 9 holes are
open. Angel Cabrera who inaugurated the course and having
previewed the nine to be finished, has said when done, it will rank
as one of the top layouts in Latin America. The course is located
overlooking the great Llanquihue Lake and the views to the lake,
volcanoes and nearby centennial rain forest are simply
outstanding! After golf and some refreshments, it is time to head
back to the hotel where you will arrive early in the evening.
January 17
The experience continues for today you check out of your hotel and
depart after breakfast to the Puerto Varas Pier where you will travel
from Chile to Argentina via the Andean Lakes Crossing, the most
scenic way to travel from Argentina to Chile. This spectacular
crossing of the Andes takes you through lakes and mountain passes
that eventually ends in Bariloche, Argentina. During the trip you will
have many impressive views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes
which dominate the landscape. At the entrance to the Vicente Pérez
Rosales National Park you stop to visit the Saltos del Petrohué with
its unique volcanic rock formations, bathed in the emerald green
waterfalls. From there you sail to Peulla, navigating across Lake
Todos los Santos. On arrival in Peulla you will have lunch on the
island before boarding a bus that takes you to Puerto Frias. Enroute
you clear customs for Argentina before again boarding a boat which then takes you across Lake Frias towards
Puerto Alegre. Upon arrival you board the next bus that takes you to Puerto Blest for your final boat across Lake
Nahuel Huapi, destined for Puerto Pañuelo. Once again you disembark and are now only a short distance from
your destination, the 5 star Llao Llao Llao Resort Golf & Spa, (a member of the Leadings Hotel of the World)
where you check in.
January 18
After the stunning scenic day of travelling through the Andes lake
country, it is time to head back to the golf course. After breakfast
you will have a tee off time at the Llao LLao Golf Club. Its superb
location, surrounded by deep-blue lakes, snow-covered
mountains and natural forests, allows its fairways and greens to
be perfectly integrated to the environment. The 18th hole is one
of the two holes in argentina that are among the best 500
hundred In the world. It is a 180 par 3 in which you´ll need to fly
tee-to-green otherwise you will end up “snorkeling” on the
Nahuel Huapi Lake!
January 19
Your last day in Patagonia also is your last day of golf. After
breakfast you transfer to the Arelauquen Golf Club, another of the
very scenic Patagonia courses. After golf and some refreshments
at the course, you will have a unique adventure and gourmet
experience. The Arelauquen Refugio (mountain shelter) is situated
on the summit of Cerro Otto, and here you will enjoy
gastronomic delights whilst experiencing the deep silence of the
forest all around. The breathtaking panoramic view of the Andean
cordillera and lakes Nahuel Huapi, Gutiérrez and Moreno, plus
the cosiness of the restaurant, set the tone for some truly magical
moments for this last night. This mountaintop restaurant rests on
a natural viewpoint at 1300m and getting there in 4x4's will be part of the adventure!
January 20
You check out of your hotel in the morning and transfer to the nearby airport for the flight to Buenos Aires departing
just after lunch. On arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be transferred to the LoiSuites Recoleta Hotel. Buenos Aires is
a charming city with a strong influence of most of the main European cities. Beautiful walks, avenues, parks,
monumental buildings, cafes, museums and churches gathered in 26 districts, each with its own distinct
personality, gives it a truly cosmopolitan air. The remainder of the afternoon is free to maybe explore nearby
Recoleta Cemetary or just relax before heading out to one of the cities fantastic restaurants. (
January 21
The journey ends today as you check out of your hotel to catch your flight on home or to your next destination.
*** There are some fantastic add ons that you might want to consider either before or after the main itinerary.
These include a pre trip visit to the incredible ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, or post trip visits to either the
southern extremity of South America in Southern Patagonia or the incredible Iguassu Falls. Or simply a couple
extra nights in Buenos Aires. All can be easily arranged! ***
LAND ONLY COST: To be advised in early 2021
Includes:
All accommodations including breakfast based on double occupancy
Airport transfers
6 rounds of golf
Domestic flights / boats as indicated Machu Picchu
Tours and shows as indicated
Welcome cocktail party
Lunches and dinners as indicated
Wine tours and tastings as indicated
Private coach transportation
Farewell dinner in Patagonia
Does not Include:
International flights
Meals not indicated
Tips and gratuities
Airfare quotes, Trip Extensions and Non Golfer rates are available on request
Deposit: $2000.00 per person at time of booking and when costs are finalized.
Final Payment due: November 30, 2021
For more information or to place deposit,
call Reid at Incredible Journeys (403) 571 8690 or toll free at 866 571 8690
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