LAKE REGION BYCICLE EXCURSION

If you like sports and adventure, with good physical condition, this bike excursion through the paths of native forests will be an unforgettable experience.
With a privilege landscape among forests, volcanoes ,lakes and water falls, the route of the Ojos del Caburga amazes for its beauty.

The struggle of climbing the Villarica & Osorno volcanoes, is rewarded by their panoramic views from the higher elevations.

Beyond, to the south,and bordering lake Llanquihe is Frutillar, a typical German style town.

Package includes:

• 2 nights lodging in Pucon
• 3 nights Lodging in Puerto Varas
• Breakfast at hotels
• Full board
• Private transfer by Minivan from Pucon to Puerto Varas.
• 1 half day bike excursion to the Ojos del Caburga
• 3 full day bike excursions to Villarica & Osorno Volcanoes, Frutillar
• Mountain bikes & Rain Gear
  
• Specialized guides
• minimum # of passengers 4

For further information & itinerary & rates please call
toll free 1-800-338-4191
or email: eugenio@altatours.com

STELLA AUSTRALIS EXPEDITION CRUISES

New expedition cruise ship Stella Australis with join Mare Australis and Via Australis, will begin sailing December 18th 2010 from Punta arenas on Saturdays for 4 nights , and from Ushuaia on Wednesdays for 3 nights.

There would be three weekly departure from both cities.

All three vessels will have the same routes and also the rates will be similar.

The Stella Australis will have 4 superior cabins which will be larger than the standard cabins.

Number of cabins 100
Passenger capacity:up to 210
Number of lounges 3
Exercise room.

Please call 1-800-338-4191
or email :eugenio@altatours.com
for departure dates and rates

SANTIAGO BYCICLE TOURS

The tour begins riding our bikes in the area of"Providencia" next to the Mapocho river, receive explanations of the landmarks visible from this point, the Cordillera de los Andes,Cerro San Cristobal, San Cristobal hill and the Mapocho River, then we will go to the bohemian neighborhood par excellence, the Barrio Bellavista where we will stop on the outskirts of one of the houses of the Nobel Prize of Literature Pablo Neruda(La Cacona), we continue in the direction of the"Parque Forestal" with its sculptures and varied types of trees brought from various parts of the world.

In the middle of the park is the National museum of fine Arts and academay of fine Arts, we will take the respective photos next to Boteros horse and will continue to pointing more representative colors of our culture, we get closer to Mercado Central, and then to the downtown area of Santiago its hectic life, restaurants until we reach the "Plaza de Armas" with its public buildings ,the Cathedral, Main Post office and National History Museum.

After this we will go to Ahumada Streeet a pedestrian street visiting the Moneda,goverment building and Plaza Constitucion. After a short break, we begin our return through Santiago main Avenue the "Alameda" passing through the Union club,Univeristy of Chile, San Francisco church,National Library , Santa Lucia Hill, Catholic University, Diego Portales building,Plaza Italia and return to the same point where we began or bycicling excursion.

2 nights /3 days packages

USD245.00 per person double occupancy

Duration: Half day
Difficulty: Easy

Includes:

• Transportation
• Mineral water 500cc
• Bike
• Guide
  

For further information and rates
Please contact eugenio@altatours.com
or toll free -1-800-338-4191

SOLAR ECLIPSE IN THE PATAGONIA

As you surely know the next total solar eclipse will occur on the 11th of July 2010.
The umbral shadow will pass mostly through the Pacific Ocean. the Total solar eclipse will begin at 18:15 GMT in the Pacific ocean, north-east of New Zealand, will travel across the ocean and will end as the Sun touches the Horizon at 20:51:42 GMT, in the south-eastern Pacific Ocean of the Chilean Patagonia.

Here the sun is still fully eclipsed and will last 2 minutes 45 seconds to offer a spectacular "Black sunset"(The total Solar eclipse will be exactly at the time of the sunset).

Moreover the Patagonian winter is an experience on itself: no body but you, the days are shorter but clear and sunny, and the wind subsides: also the mountain peaks are dusted with snow, but maritime weather is relatively mild, with little snow at sea level.


We can offer you special programs:

2 nights programs from USD 799.00 per person(single or double occupancy)

3 nights programs from USD 1,199.00 per person(single or double occupancy)

4 nights programs from USD 1499.00 per person( single or souble occupancy)


INCLUDED:
Round trip airport transfers from Punta Arenas airport to the lodge .
Full board with wine & soft drinks
Daily excursions with bilingual guides.


FOR THE ECLIPSE:
Special sunglasses
Famous astronomer
Cocktail and Patagonian Barbecue.

For further assistance please contact:

Eugenio Ovalle:
Toll free 1-800-338-4191
or eugenio@altatours.com

GLACIERS & FJORDS OF PATAGONIA

Feel the grandeur of nature at the end of the world navigationg through the Last Hope Fjord
aboard a modern and comfortable boat.
Its design was inspired on the Chilean dolphin and features two cabins

• Standard cabin: 36 Passenger capacity


• Vip cabin: 16 passengers

Full day excursion includes sightseeing of Serrano & Balmaceda glaciers.

Daily Service from September 01 through March 31

ITINERARY:

Departure from Pier in Puerto Natales at 8:00am, Puerto Bories, snack, Guanacos island, Estancia Margot ,Pared Cormoranes, Punta Lobos 15 min stop, visit Cascada 15 minutes stop, Balmaceda glacier, 1 1/2 hr Serrano Glacier Trekking, whisky served with Millenial ice Departure from Puerto Toro-Serrano, Eberhard Fhord ,Estancia Eberhard trekking ,Lunch, arrival to Puerto Natlaes at 5:00pm.

Price from $166.00 per person standard cabin

Conditions and restrictions apply.

For further information, additional services or availability please call 1-800-338-4191

or e-mail eugenio@altatours.com

PATAGONIA SAFARI PROGRAMS

ECOCAMP Comfortable as your home, wild as Patagonia!The EcoCamp, located in the National Park Torres del Paine in Patagonia, combines exposure to nature with the comfort of a three star hotel. It is the first hospitality company in Chile to receive the prestigious ISO14001 Environmental Management System certification.We offer programs in two kind of accommodation: standard domes for trekking programs and suite domes for Wildlife Safari programs.

Suite Domes
Suite Domes are comfortable 28mt²/ 300 ft² tented igloo-type double domes built the same way as the ancient native Kaweskar’s dwellings. Its structure produces minimal environmental impact while providing an efficient thermal and wind resistant unit, with great exposure to nature in the most magnificent Patagonian setting. Each dome has a private bathroom, comfortable double or twin beds, and it is heated by a modern low-emission wood stove. In addition, every dome has its own composting device to process waste and a solar panel as an energy source.
PATAGONIA SAFARI PROGRAMS (With accommodation in the Suite domes)Suite Domes were created to share the EcoCamp’s experience with the less active traveler who doesn’t necessarily want to hike and requires more comfort. We offer 2, 3, 4 and 5 nights’ full-board programs including excursions based on a weekly excursions chart. Every day, the passenger will be able to choose between an active or a soft excursion. Programs can start and finish any day of the week.

Standard Domes
These domes in Torres del Paine have vitrified wooden floors and are 2m high with a diameter of 4m, allowing plenty of space for sleeping comfortably. They are resistant to the strongest Patagonian winds, rains, and snow and come equipped with two single beds, fleece sheets, blankets, and feather quilts. There are round windows in the ceiling to observe the stars of Patagonia before falling asleep. Regarding bathrooms: We offer comfortable and well illuminated shared toilettes, divided for male and female. Both have showers with hot water, w.c., hand wash, special furniture and warm details that will make you feel at home. Each shower is located inside a closed space where the person can dry himself up and put on clothes with privacy.

TREKKING PROGRAMMS (with Accomodation in the Standard domes):
The trails in between the famous Torres del Paine craggy mountains are among the world's classic trekking routes. Breathtaking views together with glaciers, rivers, lakes, forests and abundant wildlife provide constantly changing scenarios to nourish your nature-hungry soul. During summer (Nov-Mar) there are 18 hours of daylight to illuminate your daily adventure. With Andean condors circling overhead and guanacos grazing in the valleys, this amazing trek offers a genuine wilderness experience. You can do the famous “W” (7 days), the short “W” (5 days) or the Circuit (9 days), all will be a great experience.

2 nights /3 days Programs from 826.00 per person.

Plus air fare Santiago to Punta Arenas

For further information please contact:

Eugenio@altatours.com or

1-800-338-4191

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TRIP

Eugenio:

I just wanted to let you know that we loved every minute of our trip! Our tour guide was fantastic, and hotel wonderful, and all the connections went well. We are back in the airport in Santiago, and I couldn’t wait to contact you.

Thank you so much for your patience with our various requests, and setting up such a wonderful vacation for us all. Please feel free to use our names for references!

Best Regards,

Meg

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.
·
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