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\"Palafritos<\/a>Staff Member<\/strong>: Susie Youn
\nTravel Dates<\/strong>: November 2014
\nDestinations Visited<\/strong>: Santiago, Aconcagua Valley, Chilo\u00e9 Island, Dalcahue, Castro, Chilo\u00e9 National Park, Casablanca Valley<\/p>\n

This area is a great starting point before your tour to Patagonia<\/a> or visit to Easter Island<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Day 1 \u2013 Santiago<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Arrival<\/strong> – We arrived in a bit tired in Santiago, Chile after our overnight flight from JFK. Being a bit bleary-eyed, we were delighted to be met by our transfer agent who helped us with baggage claim and getting Chilean pesos from the ATM. We drove about 30 minutes to our hotel and checked-in early.<\/p>\n

\"Errazuriz<\/a>

Errazuriz Winery<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

Afternoon excursion <\/strong>\u2013 After unpacking and resting a bit, we went on a group Chilean Wine Tour<\/a> to the Errazuriz Winery, located in the Aconcagua Valley, 100 kms north of Santiago. The weather was lovely as it was a beautiful sunny early summer afternoon. And sampling Chilean wines was a pleasant and relaxing introduction to Chile.<\/p>\n

Dinner and Overnight at Sheraton San Cristobal Tower<\/strong> \u2013 This luxury hotel is located near the Providencia business district and the Costanera shopping center.<\/p>\n

Day 2 – Santiago<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"A<\/a>

A View of a Stop on our Bicycle Tour<\/p><\/div>\n

Afternoon<\/strong> bicycle tour of Santiago, Chile<\/a><\/strong> – Although the riding was easy as the route was flat, navigating the traffic proved more of a challenge, but the tour guides made sure everyone stayed safe and together. Seeing Santiago on bicycle definitely made us feel more like locals.<\/p>\n

Dinner<\/strong> at Osadia restaurant <\/strong>– We had a marvelous meal, designed after Pablo Neruda\u2019s poems, in the romantic outdoor courtyard.<\/p>\n

Day 3 \u2013 Santiago to Chilo\u00e9 Island<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mid-day flight to Chilo\u00e9 Island<\/strong> (connecting through Puerto Montt) – Our Chilo\u00e9 Island guide picked us at the Mocopulli, Dalcahue airport. He provided us with some local hazelnuts and drinks to try during our approximately 20-minute transfer to the hotel and provided a useful overview of the island.<\/p>\n

\"Tierra<\/a>

Tierra Chilo\u00e9 Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n

Lunch, dinner, afternoon excursions, and overnight at the Tierra Chilo\u00e9 Hotel <\/strong>\u2013<\/p>\n