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Hurtigruten Group

Valparaiso and Santiago: A Tour of Two Cities (Pre)

Pre-programme

Price from

$876

Duration
2
Season

Autumn (Sep - Oct)

Min. number
10 travellers
Booking code
VAPPRE24, VAPPRE25, VAPPRE26

Enjoy tours of Santiago de Chile and UNESCO-listed Valparaíso - two of South America's most dazzling cities.
  • See the best of Santiago de Chile on a half-day guided coach tour

  • Admire the local arts and crafts at the handicraft market of Pueblito los Dominicos in Santiago

  • Revel in the panoramic views of Santiago and the Andes beyond from San Cristobal Hill

  • Explore the captivating city of Valparaíso, the ‘Jewel of the Pacific’ and a UNESCO World Heritage Site


Planned itinerary pre-programme

Day 1: Half-day guided coach tour of Santiago

Today you’ll experience Santiago’s most alluring sights on a four-hour guided coach tour. Starting at your hotel, you’ll head downtown, passing Plaza de Armas which is home to the city's oldest buildings. We'll then drive through Santiago district to San Cristobal Hill where you can revel in the soul-stirring views of the city and the Andes beyond. Before heading back to your hotel, we’ll stop at the

The tour ends back at your hotel, where you can spend the rest of the evening at your leisure.

Day 2: Visiting Valparaíso

After breakfast, we'll travel to UNESCO-listed Valparaíso, where vibrantly colourfed houses adorn the hillsides overlooking the sea. Meandering our way through this city’s winding streets and stairways, you’ll see renowned sites and get insight into the colourful history and culture of the 'Jewel of the Pacific'. 

Admire 20th-century British-influenced architecture and breathtaking vistas at the 21 de Mayo viewpoint before your tour ends at the city's pier, where your expedition ship awaits.

Please note that we may visit sites in a different order.

Practical information

Included

  • 1 hotel night with breakfast in Santiago de Chile

  • 'The Best of Santiago de Chile' sightseeing tour

  • Transfer from Santiago to Valparaíso

  • Valparaíso city tour

  • English-speaking guides during excursions

Not included

Gratuities, lunch and dinner.

Remarks / requirements

  • This tour is available as a Pre-Programme in combination with expedition cruises starting in Valparaíso.

  • This tour starts one day before embarkation in Valparaíso and involves some walking.

  • Available to guests with limited mobility on request.

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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