What about South America?

What if you could without leaving the city?

Here are exciting events coming in 2008-9

Where you will ...

• learn about the Chile & its neighbours (Argentina/Peru/Bolivia/Ecuador/Brazil)
• meet the Consulate of Chile
• taste the award winning wines
• listen to traditional music
• enjoy traditional food
• meet new people with similar interests
• Earn Chilepros Travel Dollars for each event you attend
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This is a perfect cultural experience where you will learn about Chile its Neighbouring Countries! Its importante that you don't miss a series.

Believe me, once you have had this cultural experience, it will no longer be "Chili".

Join us at our next event:

• March 26, 2009 - Chile's Far & Extreme Southern Regions (Patagonia & Antarctica)
• May 28, 2009 - Learn about Chile's neighbours, Argentina/Peru/Bolivia/Ecuador/Brazil
• July 23, 2009 - Chile's Northern Regions (Atacama Desert)
• Sept 18, 2009 - Chile's Central Regions & Islands (Beach, Wine, Ski, Islands)
• November 28, 2009 -   Chile's Southern Regions (Lakes & Volcanoes)

Location:

• Brock House Restaurant, on Jerico Beach, 3875 Point Grey Road
• FREE PARKING

Time:

• 6:30pm-8:30pm (RSVP DEADLINE: 24 hours prior to each event)

 

RSVP for tickets: Online

• Call Now!!  1 (866) 662-0779

Enter to WIN tickets

• $ 25 per person, min. 4 people. (We give you $ 40 Chilepros Travel Dollars. What a DEAL!)

• $ 35 per person, min 2 people. (We give you $ 20 Chilepros Travel Dollars.)

• $ 39 per person, min 1 person. (We give you $ 10 Chilepros Travel Dollars.)

Note: Prices are expressed in Canadian Dollars and include GST.

Learn how you can earn Chilepros Travel Dollars:
If you attend all of our series, & bring all of your friends, you just might earn enough Travel Dollars for a FREE trip. Can life get any better than this?

• You will automatically recieve $ 10 Chilepros Travel Dollars for every Chilepros event you attend.
• For each person that you bring to our event you will earn 10 Chilepros Travel Dollars. (Only the person that brings the group can earn the dollars.)

Itinerary: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Elquidomos is the first Astro-hotel in Chile, located in the middle of the Elqui Valley, famous for its energy and clear sky all year round. Elquidomos is a set of 5 Edocomos, exclusively furnished for you to enjoy the magic and transparency of Elqui Valley skies, and nature. You will be able to enjoy the skies from your bed because the ecodomos have the main bedrooms on the second storey with a detachable ceilings. This will make your astronomy experience real.

DAY 1: LA SERENA / PISCO ELQUI

• (Dinner)
• Reception at airport in La Serena and transfer to Pisco Elqui. In the evening, enjoy a briefing about the stars and its constellations, while observing the stars from a telescope. Accommodation at Elqui Domos.

DAY 2: PISCO ELQUI

• (Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
• A half day excursion to the vineyards where “Pisco”, a national alcoholic beverage made of grapes, is produced. Lunch in solar kitchens. Horseback-riding at night to appreciate one of the clearest skies in the world, excellent for star gazing (weather permitting). Accommodation at Elqui Domos.

DAY 3: PISCO ELQUI / VALLE DE ELQUI (VALLEY) / VICUÑA / LA SERENA

• (Breakfast - Lunch)
• A morning excursion through Elqui Valley. Lunch in Vicuña Town, home of the Nobel Prize winner, poet Gabriela Mistral. In the afternoon, transfer to La Serena. Accommodation in La Serena.

DAY 4: LA SERENA

• (Breakfast)
• Tour around this beautiful city, viewing its colonial architecture, distinguishing temples, and convents, out of which the 17th Century Cathedral and Temple of San Francisco, stands out. The tour continues on visiting Del Mar Avenue and Faro Monumental (Lighthouse Monument), San Francisco de Aguirre Avenue, and the handicrafts market of La Recova. Also visiting Coquimbo to see the Cruz del Milenio (Millennium Cross). At agreed time, transfer to airport in La Serena to board your flight.

NOTES:

• Season: All year
• All meals, services, entrance fees as indicated, as well as tips to porters, are included
• Bilingual (Spanish - English) guide
• Services: Private services
• Minimum 1 passenger
• All foreigner non residents in Chile are vat exempt (19%). In case of no-shows the hotels collect this tax.

Prices are per person, in US dollars:

(Expires: Aug 31, 2009)

• ELQUIDOMOS HOTEL / LA SERENA CLUB RESORT HOTEL(4*): $ 842 (DOUBLE); $ 1197 (SINGLE)
• ELQUIDOMOS HOTEL / FRANCISCO DE AGUIRRE HOTEL (3*): $ 902 (DOUBLE); $ 1097 (SINGLE)

Important:

Prices are subject to change based on availability at the time of reservation. All routes are subject to change without notice, due to unexpected circumstances or weather conditions. Please refer to the 'Terms & Conditions' section of our website www.chilepros.com

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Itinerary: 4 Days / 3 Nights

DAY 1: LA SERENA / COQUIMBO / LA SERENA

• Reception at airport in La Serena and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city tour in La Serena, observing museums and neo-colonial style buildings. Visit San Francisco Church, Archaeological Museum, famous for its Diaguita Culture exhibition. Stop by at the handicraft market “La Recova”, then continue on to Colina del Pino (Pine Tree Hill) to see a marvellous view of La Serena and Coquimbo. Afterwards go to San Francisco de Aguirre Avenue, with its open air sculpture museum, and then to the Monumental Lighthouse. Bordering the coast as you pass by hotels, cabins, restaurants, gardens, Peñuela Beach and the Casino of Coquimbo. Continue on exploring this city while visiting La Herradura Beach. Return to the hotel in La Serena. Accommodation in La Serena.

DAY 2: LA SERENA / OVALLE / FRAY JORGE NATIONAL PARK / LA SERENA

• (Breakfast-Lunch)
• Depart for a full day excursion starting with a short visit to Ovalle, then continue on to Valle del Encanto Park, an archaeological site that contains remains of El Molle civilization, where petroglyphs and “tacitas” stones are to be seen. The trip continues to Fray Jorge National Park, declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, since a Valdivian Rain forest is situated in a coastal desert area. This excursion takes you up to Limari River, where you can observe the flora and fauna. Return to La Serena. Accommodation in La Serena.

DAY 3: LA SERENA / PUNTA DE CHOROS / LA SERENA

• (Breakfast-Lunch)
• A full Day excursion to Punta Choros Bay. Upon arrival, CONAF (National Forest Corporation) personnel briefs you on the National Humboldt Penguin Reserve. After sailing for about 40 minutes you arrive to Punta de Choros Island, where it is possible to admire penguins, seals and sea lions, depending on the time of the year. Then continue sailing to “Isla Damas” (Island) where the popular bottle-nosed dolphin may be seen between white sands and turquoise waters. Return to Punta Choros Bay. Free time to enjoy the beach and take pictures. Return to La Serena. Accommodation in La Serena.

DAY 4: LA SERENA

• (Breakfast)
• Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight.

NOTES:

• Season: All year (from September to April you can see the bottle nose dolphins)
• All meals, services, entrance fees as indicated, as well as tips to porters, are included
• Bilingual (Spanish - English) guide
• Services: Private services
• Minimum 1 passenger
• Passengers need to be able to swim
• All foreigner non residents in Chile are vat exempt (19%). In case of no-shows the hotels collect this tax.

Prices are per person, in US dollars:

(Expires: Dec 15, 2009)

• LA SERENA CLUB RESORT HOTEL (4*): $ 594 (DOUBLE); $ 689 (SINGLE)
• FRANCISCO DE AGUIRRE HOTEL (3*): $ 600 (DOUBLE); $ 744 (SINGLE)

Important:

Prices are subject to change based on availability at the time of reservation. All routes are subject to change without notice, due to unexpected circumstances or weather conditions. Please refer to the 'Terms & Conditions' section of our website www.chilepros.com

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Itinerary: 5 Days / 4 Nights

An excellent alternative to see San Pedro de Atacama is Explora because it has several excursion choices daily, which can be chosen depending on weather conditions and the visitor’s wishes. These can be done in a vehicle, horse back, on foot or by bicycle, always guided by an expert. Salt flats, lagoons, geysers, sand, rocks and mountains create a surreal landscape. San Pedro de Atacama’s gifts to visitors are starry nights, flora and fauna.

Rates include: Transfer S.I.B. Airport in Calama / Lodge Explora (departures from airport between 13:00 hrs and 16:30 hrs). Lodging according to the nights scheduled, full board and open bar, bilingual guides, daily excursions, vehicles and meals during excursions, transfer S.I.B. from lodge / Airport (arrival to airport between 11:00 hrs and 13:00 hrs). Transfer length is around 2 hours.

Family rates for children (until 18 years old) accompanied by their parents, subject to availability, children in separate room not applicable to single room. Additional bed for children (under 12 years old) in the same room as their parents. Maximum 1 additional bed per room. Rio Paine room does not allow an extra bed.

Some of the excursions offered by Explora Atacama:

• El Tatio Geysers
• Planicies de Turi
• Star Gazing
• Salar de Atacama
• Caspana Village
• Visits to Tulor and Quitor
• Visit to Pukará de Lasana and Chiu Chiu
• Toconao and Quebrada de Jeréz
• Quebrada del Diablo

Prices are per person, in US dollars:

(Expires: Dec 31, 2008)

• TULOR (3 Nights): $ 1,773 (DOUBLE); $ 2,550 (SINGLE)
• TULOR (4 Nights): $ 2,364 (DOUBLE); $ 3,400 (SINGLE)
• TULOR (6 Nights): $ 3,420 (DOUBLE); $ 4,956 (SINGLE)
• TULOR (8 Nights): $ 4,400 (DOUBLE); $ 6,440 (SINGLE)

(Expires: Dec 31, 2009)

• TULOR (3 Nights): $ 1,920 (DOUBLE); $ 2,760 (SINGLE)
• TULOR (4 Nights): $ 2,560 (DOUBLE); $ 3,680 (SINGLE)
• TULOR (6 Nights): $ 3,708 (DOUBLE); $ 5,370 (SINGLE)
• TULOR (8 Nights): $ 4,768 (DOUBLE); $ 6,976 (SINGLE)

NOTE: Rates for children 18 years and younger are available upon request.

Important:

Prices are subject to change based on availability at the time of reservation. All routes are subject to change without notice, due to unexpected circumstances or weather conditions. Please refer to the 'Terms & Conditions' section of our website www.chilepros.com

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Itinerary: 4 Days / 3 Nights

DAY 1 (Tuesday): CALAMA / SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

• (Dinner)
• Reception at airport in Calama, and transfer to Terrantai Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. A half day tour to be chosen from the menu of excursions. Accommodations in San Pedro de Atacama.

DAY 2 (Wednesday): SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

• (Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
• A full day tour to be chosen from the menu of excursions. Accommodations in San Pedro de Atacama.

DAY 3 (Thursday): SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

• (Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
• A full day tour to be chosen from the menu of excursions. Accommodations in San Pedro de Atacama.

DAY 4: (Friday): SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA / CALAMA

• (Breakfast)
• A half day tour to be chosen from the menu of excursions. Transfer to the airport in Calama for your flight.

NOTES:

• Season: All year (program goes from Tuesday to Friday)
• All meals, services, entrance fees as indicated, as well as tips to porters, are included
• Optional: vegetarian meals
• Bilingual (Spanish - English) guide
• Services: S.I.B. (Shared services)
• Minimum 2 passenger
• Not recommended for pregnant women, small children, and people with heart problems
• All foreigner non residents in Chile are vat exempt (19%). In case of no-shows the hotels collect this tax.
• There are programs available with different length of stay, please request your quote

The Excursions Menu is as follows:

• Salar de Atacama (Salt Flat) & Toconao Village
• Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley)
• Geiseres del Tatio (Geysers)
• Walking Tour (Museum & Church)
• Atacama's Ruins (Pukara de Quitor)

Prices are per person, in US Dollars:

(Expires: Dec 21, 2008)

• HOTEL TERRANTAI: $ 841 (DOUBLE); $ 1188 (SINGLE)
  • There is a Christmas surcharge from Dec 22 - Jan 2

Important:

Prices are subject to change based on availability at the time of reservation. All routes are subject to change without notice, due to unexpected circumstances or weather conditions. Please refer to the 'Terms & Conditions' section of our website www.chilepros.com

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