Infinity 12/3/2011 -- Private Tours

[cruisersheelk]

Hi Folks:

 

I have been able to put together the following private tours in Arica, Lima, Coquimbo, and for post cruise from Valparaiso back to Santiago, Chile.

 

By doing this, we can save some money and limit the tours to approximately ten (10) persons which is a nice size group.

 

If you are interested in joining the group, please email me at komishe@yahoo.com so I can keep a list for each tour.

 

I am still working on the other ports and will post again as soon as I have information for that.

 

ARICA, CHILE

CITY TOUR AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF SAN MIGUEL DE AZAPA (04 HOURS APPROX.)

Itinerary

09:00 am (approx.) Departure from the Hotel- Old Town, we will visit the Cathedral, former Customs

Building, Railway Station Arica - La Paz, "El Morro” (Rocky head and panoramic lookpoint of the city).

We will go to the Historic Rocky Head, surrounding the coast to visit the Ex Alacran Island, Laucho

Beach, La Lisera Beach, fisheries and the top of “El Morro”.

We will visit the Christ Peace and then the Arms Museum. After we will go to have a panoramic view of

the city (restrooms).

Afterwords we will go to the Terminal Agropecuario, where we will see all the products from the Azapa

valley, Lluta Valley pre- Andes, etc.

Later on we will go ahead to the southern exit of town, and enter the Azapa Valley to observe La

Tropilla geoglyphs.

Then, we will stop in an area called The Llosllas to observe the panoramic view of Cerro Sagrado

Geoglyphs, we will have an Aymará picnic style with products of the area.

We will visit an ancient settlement of the Regional Development Period and the Arica culture, called

San Lorenzo Pukara.

Archaeological Museum of San Miguel Azapa, where we will find world's oldest mummies (Chinchorro

10.000 b.c) ticket U$ 4 or $ 2000 pesos per person.

Return to the port around 13:00 approx.

Includes: English Guide with experience, Aymará Picnic, mineral water.

Not Includes: ticket USD$4 or $2000 chilean pesos (per person) Archaeological Museum San Miguel

de Azapa.

CITY TOUR AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF SAN MIGUEL DE AZAPA (04 HOURS APPROX.)

From 04 to 08 pax USD$55 per person, minivan or van for 12 pax

From 09 to 12 pax USD$50 per person, minivan or van for 16 pax

From 13 to 16 pax USD$45 per person, bus for 24 pax

From 17 to 24 pax USD$40 per person, bus for 24 pax pax=person

Includes: English Guide with experience, Aymará Picnic, mineral water.

Not Includes: ticket USD$4 or $2000 chilean pesos (per person) Archaeological Museum San Miguel de Azapa.

LIMA, PERU

Lima city tour and the Gold museum (5hrs)

The city tour begin with the visit to the Plaza the Armas, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Running along two sides are arcades with shops: Portal de Escribanos and Portal de Botoneros.

In the centre of the Plaza is a bronze fountain dating from 1560. Located in the Plaza is the Cathedral, note the splendidly carved stalls, the silver covered altars surrounded by fine woodwork, mosaic covered walls bearing the coats of arms of Lima and Pizarro. Next to the Cathedral is the Archbishop's Palace. Then you'll visit the the XVII century Monastery of San Francisco, this is famous for the Sivillian tilework and panelled ceiling in the cloisters, the catacombs under the church and part of the monastery are well worth seeing, You'll visit the old colonial streets in the centre of the city, and the modern Lima with the district of San Isidro and Miraflores. We will also visit the Peruvian Gold Museum, this excellent collection includes pre-Columbian gold, silver and bronze, ceramics, weavings, mummies, etc. Upstairs is a remarkable arms collections with an impressive exhibition from Spanish colonial times.

Please note that Callao pier is located aprox 1/2 hrs from Lima city.

The prices for this tour are as follow:

 

2 Pax: USD 105 per person

4 Pax: USD 85 per person

6 Pax: USD 70 per person

8 Pax: USD 55 per person

 

Coquimbo, Vicuña and Elqui Valley (7hrs)

Journey to Elqui Valley, whose geography is unique in all the world. This narrow valley is a fertile strip of land in the middle of a desert plateau, irrigated by Elqui River. Typical Andean villages such as Algarrobito, El Molle and El Tambo line your route. you'll see the grapes that are cultivated to produce a typical Chilean liquor called "Pisco". You'll stop in the picturesque Vicuña, just 40 miles from La Serena, where literary Nobel Prize-winner Gabriela Mistral was born. Sights of interest include the main square, Bauer Tower (old city hall), Vicuña's church and the Gabriela Mistral Museum. Finally, you'll visit a National Drink Distillery Factory to learn about the making of Pisco

Price: USD 140 per person basis two passengers

Price: USD 95 per person basis four passengers

Price: USD 80 per person basis six passengers

Price: USD 75 per person basis eight passengers

Prices include wine tasting and tour but not lunch

Valparaiso, Vina del Mar and Santiago city tour (8Hrs)

 

This tour is ideal for passengers ending their cruise in this port and who want a a transfer from the ship to their Santiago hotel or airport, plus an overview tour of all major attractions -- Valparaiso, Vina del Mar and Santiago. The tour takes you for a drive through Valparaiso passing the National Congress building and the commercial district, en route to the neighboring city of Vina del Mar where you’ll see the famous “Flower Clock”. Traveling along the coastal road, you’ll pass the Casino built in the 1930’s and through residential neighborhoods with their varied architecture and well groomed parks and gardens. Heading towards Santiago, you’ll travel through the picturesque Chilean countryside including the famous wine-producing valley of Casablanca. In Santiago, you will travel to the historical center to see the Presidential Palace "La Moneda" and Constitution Square. You will also see the Ex-National Congress building and the Justice Tribunal buildings en route to the impressive Plaza de Armas (Main Square). Here, we find the Municipal Cathedral, Ex-Governor’s Palace, Main Post Office and National Historic Museum.

This tour finish at your Santiago Hotel.

*Santiago is located 120 km from Valparaiso

 

Price: USD 145 per person basis two passengers

Price: USD 95 per person basis four passengers

Price: USD 80 per person basis six passengers

Price: USD 75 per person basis eight passengers

Prices include wine tasting and tour but not lunch

 

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. THANKS.

SHEILA

komishe@yahoo.com

[Peregrina651]

The best place to find folks to share a tour is in the roll call for your cruise; it is usually the hottest topic on the roll call as well. (CC doesn't like us to post tour share requests in other places and may delete this thread.)

 

Here is the link to the 12/3/2011 Infinity roll call. There are already a number of people chatting there and there will probably be more as time goes on.

 

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