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