Argentina to Chile Lake Crossing
9 Days / 8 Nights From 2283
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Bariloche
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Panoramic view of the Lanin Volcano and Lacar Lake
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Puerto Montt, capital of the Chilean Lake District
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The Osorno Volcano
Argentina and Chile by Rail
Summary
17 Days / 16 NightsThe Argentina and Chile Patagonia Railway Tour takes you mainly by railway, from Buenos Aires, along the fierce Atlantic coast to the animal paradise of the Peninsula Valdes. From there, travel west to the Patagonia Lakes Region and visit Puerto Varas, Puerto Montt, and Frutillar. Finish this Argentina and Chile travel package in Santiago, Chile. Enjoy free time at the Chilean capital to visit nearby vineyards, train museums and more. Note: Train operating schedules may vary during the year. Please speak with a travel consultant to customize your trip based on the time of year you would like to travel.
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The next day, take the scenic bus trip from Puerto Madryn along the Gulf of San Matías to Viedma. In the evening, take the night train (Sleeper compartment) to San Carlos de Bariloche.
Note: Tour schedule subject to change without prior notice.
Next, visit the capital of the Lake District, Puerto Montt. Visit the main attractions in town, including the government buildings, the Main Square, the Cathedral of Puerto Montt, and the Colonization Monument for the German Settlers. Walk along Urmeneta Street and Antonio Varas Street towards the lake. Then walk through the town of Chinquihue and browse the fish and seafood market of Angelmó with its colorful craftsmanship fair.
Finish the day with a drive along the Pan-American Highway towards the city of Llanquihue. Take in the vast lake and continue to Frutillar. While here, visit the German Colonization Museum and the craftsmanship fair. In the evening, return to the hotel in Puerto Varas.
Finally travel north towards Ancud, a city with the classic architecture. There are plenty of beautiful parks and promenades that embellish the surroundings of this city. Visit the 18th-century San Antonio Fort and then visit Huaiquén Hill. Enjoy a panoramic view of the city before heading back to Puerto Montt. Have lunch at a local restaurant to finish this cultural experience before returning back to the hotel in Puerto Varas.
After your first night in Santiago, enjoy your second day with a half-day panoramic city tour of Santiago’s main attractions, rich history and modern, impressive buildings. La Moneda presidential palace, Plaza de Armas main square, Santa Lucía Hill, the Metropolitan Park, and the affluent residential districts of Vitacura and Las Condes are part of this unforgettable ride.
Return to your hotel and overnight.
Another option you might find interesting is a tour of the railway museum Quinta Normal. This museum exhibits collector’s items which have been stored by workers of the Maestranza Central de San Bernardo. It shows 15 locomotives, paintings, photographs and miscellaneous items, in connection with the railway.
In the afternoon, transfer to the Santiago airport for your flight home or to your next destination in South America.
Note: Train operating schedules may vary during the year. Please speak with a travel consultant to customize your trip based on the time of year you would like to travel.
Steam engine 'La Trochita' through Patagonia
'Tren de la Costa' near Buenos Aires
Peninsula Valdes Wildlife Watching
Railway Museum 'Quinta Normal' in Santiago de Chile
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