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| VANTAGE DELUXE WORLD TRAVEL |
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| Optional Tours |
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LEARN more… EXPLORE more… DREAM more…
Enrich your vacation with Vantage’s collection of deluxe optional tours,
designed exclusively for our guests
Add a unique dimension to your trip with Vantage’s optional tours. You’ll discover a world beyond the landmarks and gain immeasurable insight into the culture and people of your destination. Here’s why our guests love our optional tours:
- It’s easy! Just reserve online. And during your trip, enjoy convenient door-to-door service and the expert, local knowledge of an English-speaking guide.
- An invaluable experience at an unmatched value. With unique features and competitive pricing, you could never duplicate Vantage’s exclusive optional tours on your own.
- Excellence is our #1 priority. Our local travel planners constantly monitor the quality and pace of our tours. From coaches to guides, we always have your interests and comfort in mind.
Best of all, we take care of all the details for you. Once you’ve reserved your vacation, just visit My Account to purchase your optional tour, lock in your price, and receive immediate confirmation. Then rest easy knowing that your trip is fully planned!
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Andes Mountains & Portillo Tour, Full-Day Tour
Santiago, Chile
Full-day tour, Includes Lunch
Enjoy a day of breathtaking landscapes on this tour into the heart of the Andes Mountain Range. The day begins with a scenic drive through the Chacabuco Mountains en route to the Aconcagua Valley. On the way, you’ll see lush groves of peaches and grapes, as well as a monument commemorating one of the most important battle sites of the Chilean War for Independence. You’ll stop in the Aconcagua Valley to marvel at the vistas — including the highest peaks in the Southern Hemisphere.
Next, you’ll start your ascent into the majestic Andes, following the old TransAndean Railroad that once carried skiers to the high peaks. You’ll pass the Colorado and Blanco Rivers, small villages, copper mining camps, the last police post before the Argentinian border, glacier views, and spectacular mountain panoramas. The road next takes you through a series of switchbacks to the famed Portillo Ski Resort, a place that’s been delighting skiers since 1949. You can take advantage of the views during an included lunch at a restaurant overlooking the beautiful Inca Lagoon. After lunch, visit the lagoon for what many consider to be the highlight of the trip.
Approximate Time: 10 hours
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Santiago by Night Tour
Santiago, Chile
Evening Tour, Includes Dinner
This evening tour gives you a taste of the city’s enticing flavor. First you’ll visit the Bellavista district, made famous by resident poet Pablo Neruda. You’ll stop here for a Pisco Sour and empanada tasting at a local restaurant. Next you’ll take a drive up San Cristobal Hill, with its statue of the Virgin Mary, and magnificent views of the city’s lights and the Andes Mountain Range. After working up your appetite gazing at the views, you’ll return down the hill, stopping for your included dinner at the Como Agua para Chocolate Restaurant (or similar), where a local guitarist plays local music to entertain you.
Approximate Time: 4 hours
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Pre-Columbian Museum and Los Dominicos Handicraft Market Tour
Santiago, Chile
You’ll start this tour with a visit to the Pre-Columbian Art Museum — home to one of the most complete collections of ceramics, ancient textiles, and relics of the American culture. As you proceed to El Pueblo de Los Dominicos, you’ll pass by Parque Forestal, a typical zone in Santiago where locals enjoy short walks and view different varieties of tree life. The Los Dominicos Market — located on the Las Condes district — is built like a small village of handicraft shops. Here, you’ll find artisans working in copper, wool, ceramics, lapis lazuli, another indigenous materials. Enjoy a stroll around this market and then return to the hotel.
Approximate Time: 4 hours
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Note: Please be aware that not all optional
tours may operate on each departure and space may be limited. We
recommend that you purchase tours prior to your departure. Prices are
per person and subject to change. The deadline to sign up is 30 days
prior to departure. If pricing is not listed for a particular tour, it
is not yet available. Booked passengers will be notified when pricing
is available. In some cases, a minimum number of passengers will be
required for the tour to operate. Tour information is subject to change.
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