TIERRA ATACAMA SPECIAL OFFER

1. 1 night FREE in The Ritz-Carlton Santiago

For the purchase of a minimum 3 night ALL INCLUSIVE package in Tierra Atacama, receive a night at The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, Free!

Conditions & restrictions:

· Promotion valid for stays of a minimum of 3 nights on ALL INCLUSIVE basis between 1st April 2009 and 30th June 2009 (inclusive).
· Offer valid for all room rates.
· The free night’s accommodation in The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago must be taken immediately before or after the stay at Tierra Atacama
· The free night’s accommodation in The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago is in a double or single Standard room and includes breakfast. Extras and personal expenditure must be paid directly to the Ritz-Carlton. Children are accommodated in an extra bed in the same room (extra beds are limited)
· The free night at the Hotel Ritz-Carlton Santiago is subject to availability, should there be no rooms available, an alternative hotel of the same category will be offered.
· The free night’s accommodation in the Hotel Ritz-Carlton Santiago or similar will be booked and confirmed by the Reservations department of Tierra Atacama only.
· This offer is not open to refund or exchange and is personal and non-transferable.
· Tierra Atacama reserves the right to limit or cancel this promotion at any time.

2. FREE Flight Santiago/Calama/Santiago

Purchase a 4 night ALL INCLUSIVE package at Tierra Atacama and receive a discount voucher for USD200 per passenger.


Conditions & Restrictions

Each passenger who books and pays for a minimum 4 night ALL INCLUSIVE package in Tierra Atacama will receive a discount of USD200 on the price of the all-inclusive package.
§ This promotion does NOT include any type of tax or airport tax and is for the value of USD 200 per passenger ONLY.
All passengers must make their own flight reservation direct with the airline of their choice or via their travel agent or tour operator.
This promotion is valid for stays in Tierra Atacama from the 1st April 2009 to the 30th June 2009.
The discount is personal and non-transferable.
This discount cannot be used towards the payment of personal expenditure in Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa (massages, Premium wines, etc.)
This discount is applicable on available rates for adults and teens and does not apply to children’s or infants rates (0 – 11 years).
Tierra Atacama does not take any responsibility for any conditions, restrictions or fines which may be imposed by airlines for cancellations, changes and differences in rates. The purchase of the airline ticket is the sole responsibility of the passenger.
This discount is not applicable with any other promotion or offer.
§ Tierra Atacama reserves the right to limit or cancel this promotion at any time.



3. FREE winery tour with lunch and 1 night FREE in The Ritz-Carlton Santiago

For the purchase of a minimum 5 night ALL INCLUSIVE package in Tierra Atacama, receive a night at The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, and a tour of a prestigious historic Chilean winery with a three course lunch - Free!

Conditions & restrictions:

· Promotion valid for stays of a minimum of 5 nights on ALL INCLUSIVE basis between 1st July 2009 and 30th September 2009 (inclusive).
· Offer valid for all room rates.
· The free night’s accommodation in The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago must be taken immediately before or after the stay at Tierra Atacama
· The free night’s accommodation in The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago is in a double or single Standard room and includes breakfast. Extras and personal expenditure must be paid directly to the Ritz-Carlton. Children are accommodated in an extra bed in the same room (extra beds are limited)
· The free night at the Hotel Ritz-Carlton Santiago is subject to availability, should there be no rooms available, an alternative hotel of the same category will be offered.
· The free night’s accommodation in the Hotel Ritz-Carlton Santiago or similar will be booked and confirmed by the Reservations department of Tierra Atacama only.
· Tour of the winery includes transfers to and from hotel in Santiago, winery tour in regular service, three course set lunch with wines. To be arranged by Tierra Atacama subject to availability and dates of travel.
· This offer is not open to refund or exchange and is personal and non-transferable.
· Tierra Atacama reserves the right to limit or cancel this promotion at any time.
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4. “Celebrate a cool 4th of July in Tierra Atacama, Chile this summer”

4 nights for the price of 3 if you stay at Tierra Atacama during the 4th of July.

Conditions & Restrictions
This promotion applies to US residents only.
Applicable only for ALL INCLUSIVE stays of a minimum of 3 nights.
Offer valid for all our lodging rates.
This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion.

For further information & reservations please contact:

Eugenio Ovalle
1-800-338-4191
eugenio@altatours.com

POUSADA VISEU

Pousada de Viseu – the trendiest experience!Housed in the former S. Teotónio Hospital, located only 5 minutes away from city centre (approximately 100 km away from the Spanish border), the newest Pousada of Viseu will open its doors on February 19th! It will be the greatest Pousada in Portugal with 84 rooms and a spa. A whole new way of enjoying an historic city through an experience of sophistication and modernity, typically 21st century!

SOLARES DE PORTUGAL

Solares de Portugal is a unique concept that was introduced to promote quality tourist accommodation in
manor houses of character and, at the same time, preserve the rich legacy of Portugal’s architectural and
cultural heritage. The Solares represent centuries of Portuguese history and culture. The majority of the
grandiose 17th and 18th century houses are of noble origin and still in the ownership of the descendants of
the founding family
Solares de Portugal ranges from stately manor houses and elegant country houses, to farm houses and
rustic cottages, each with its own individual character. They are family homes as opposed to hotels,
offering a very different kind of holiday experience with that’s personal touch.
They have since been individually inspected to ensure the highest standards of quality and hospitality. The
guests will find a variety of leisure opportunities at their disposal, such as fishing, hunting, golf, swimming,
rambling, tennis, horseback riding, cycling and wine tasting.
Casas Antigas
“Casas Antigas” are elegant manor houses and country estates most often originating from the 17th and

LUXURY TRAVEL LATIN AMERICA

While many European and Caribbean destinations are seeing tourism fall off a cliff, Latin America still seems to be holding up well, with some destinations still seeing year-to-year increases. I just saw this first-hand on my two-week trip to Peru. The local Casa Andina chain is on a tear opening up new hotels, but unlike in much of the rest of the world, they are actually filling them up each week. The new La Casona de Inkaterra boutique hotel in Cusco is a masterpiece and is already booked out for part of high season.

I also talked with several tour operators there that are seeing record bookings for 2009, not just in Peru, but in Argentina and Chile as well, despite the down economy all over.

Luxury travelers are apparently finding that trading down doesn't have to be unpleasant if they pick the right destination.

Heading to Latin America is just naturally a better value. Great service and facilities for far less than the old standbys.

CRUISING THE CHILEAN FJORDS

M/V SKORPIOS II

Day 1: Saturday: 11:00 HRS. Departure from Skorpios Terminal in Chinquihue, Puerto Montt, sailing through the Llanquihue Archipelago, the Gulf of Ancud and the Chiloé Archipelago. Crossing the Corcovado Gulf at midnight.


Day 2: Sunday: Navigation through the Moraleda and Ferronave channels. Arrival to Puerto Aguirre (11:00 app), a remote fishing village. Departure from Puerto Aguirre at around 13:00 hrs. Sailing through the Ferronave, Pilcomayo and Costa Channels. At around 21:30 hrs the vessel anchors in Punta Leopardos, 20 miles far from San Rafael Glacier.








Day 3: Monday: Cut through the San Rafael bay and Témpanos Channel to anchor two kilometers far from the glacier at around 09:00 hrs. Excursions in motorboats around the multicolored glaciers, if the weather allows to. In the afternoon, the vessel moves closer to the glacier. Departure from the Glacier to the Quitralco Fjord in the evening.


Day 4: Tuesday: At Quitralco Fjord the passengers can enjoy the thermal baths in indoor and/or outdoor pools. Excursions in motorboats around the Fjord are done during the morning. In the evening, departure to Chiloé sailing through the Moraleda and Pérez Norte Channels.

Day 5: Wednesday: Sail through the Leucayec Channel, the Chonos Archipelago, across the Corcovado Gulf to arrive at Queilen. Sail through the Yal Channel and the Castro Estuary. Arrival to Castro at around 19:00 hrs.



Day 6: Thursday: In Castro the passengers can visit the handicraft local market, the Museum and the Cathedral. An optional excursion to Chonchi can be taken. Departure from Castro at midday, sailing through the Castro Estuary, Lemuy Channel, Dalcahue, Quicaví, Calbuco. Gala Dinner at 21:00 hrs. Arrival at Skorpios terminal in Puerto Montt at midnight.


Day 7: Friday: Breakfast at 07:00. Transfer to the airport.


End of the cruise.

Extra Night Classic Route San Rafael

Offered on Friday before the ship sets sail, cost: US$130.- per passenger (2009-2010 season).


Includes:

· Transfer from and to the airport
· Welcome drink
· Dinner
· Lodging on board
· Breakfast

At 18.00 of Friday’s, you are welcome on board.

For Rates and available dates:

Please e-mail: eugenio@altatours.com

or call 1-800-338-4191

BABY ALPACA

Hi Eugenio,You read my mind. I was planning to email you today.I had a great time in Peru. Everybody from your affiliate in Peru was professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I would highly recommend their service (in fact, I already told a couple of friends about your website).

I did have a little incident with altitude the first day in Cusco. But everybody was helpful and I was much better the very next day. It was my fault that I didn't rest enough (one hour was not enough to get used to the altitude. But I was eager to walk around town before city tour started). But, even that was a great experience!

Thank you so much for all your help. I will definitely use your service again when I am ready to go to Chile!Thanks again.

jessie

PATAGONIA TRIP

Hi, Eugenio--
Hope all is well!
Overall, we had a SPECTACULAR time. It was fabulous. Thank you so much for all of your hard work. You successfully met our needs and budget. The car transport was seamless. Everyone arrived on time and got us to our destinations in an efficient manner.


The Esplendor Calafate was amazing!!!!