Teachers' Travel                     Escorted Cultural Tours         
 Crossing the Andes
Chile and Argentina
Feb 7 - 21, 2010
Great Hotels      Small group     Expert Guides     Leisurely Pace
Join us for a mid-winter journey (summer in South America)  from the western coast of Chile across the Andes via the famous "Lake Crossing" through the breath-taking scenery of Northern Patagonia and then to sophisticated Buenos Aires with a side-trip to for a day to Uruguay.   
 
Tour Highlights:
.   View snow-capped peaks of the Andes on the Andean Lake Crossing. 
.   Enjoy vibrant Buenos Aires with its old world South American charm.
.   Sample the fine wines of both Chile and Argentina.
.   Stay at beautiful hotels including the Llao Llao Mountain Resort in Bariloche.
.   Tour Santiago's fascinating Pre-Columbian Art Museum
.   Explore quaint Colonia, Uruguay.

As well as fascinating history and art, our tour offers pleasure for the senses with passionate music of the tango, incredible scenery and great cuisine. We don't rush. There is time to explore and sample good Chilean or Argentinean wines in a cafe. 

Accommodation is in excellent five star hotels (with the exception of one night on Puerto Varas where we stay in a four-star hotel). All  have been selected for comfort and convenient location.

The tour is escorted by a Canadian escort. In each city we are joined by a local, English-speaking guide who is an expert in that area and who can make each site, museum and gallery come alive with information and stories.
Tour Itinerary Cost and Booking
Accommodation Andes Lake Crossing
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