45+ Not grumpy!

Desert, fjords, mountains, geysers, glaciers, lakes, vineyards,
volcanoes, flora, fauna, culture, cities and ancient Incas
Come all you intrepid travellers and let us embark on a bespoke discovery tour adventure exploring this unique long, thin country, which lies at the southern end of the World.
Few places on earth can provide such a varied and diverse travel experience. Chile is a natural wonder, set between the majestic peaks of the Andes Mountains and the rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean. It is a land of extreme beauty and startling contrasts, which in the north includes the driest desert in the world, the Atacama, to the agriculturally-rich Central Valley, and the wild, windswept glaciers and fjords of Patagonia in the south.
This private, small group tour has been organised especially for us by our affiliate tour operator ‘Windows on the Wild’ and includes all flights (both international & domestic) and all tours and excursions - please read the itinerary below if you feel tempted to come along ……
Departure Monday 4th November
Fly London to Santiago de Chile (LATAM via Sao Paulo)
Depart LHR: 20.15 Arrive Santiago de Chile: 11.05 (Tues 5th Nov)
Day 1 - Tuesday 5th November
Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Santiago.
Embark on a city tour of Santiago, which one of South America’s most exciting cities.
Day 2 - Wednesday 6th November
Full day excursion to Valparaíso including a visit to a vineyard in the Casablanca Valley.
Day 3 - Thursday 7th November
Transfer from our hotel to Santiago airport.
Flight - Santiago to Calama (2 hours)
Transfer from Calama airport to the hotel in San Pedro
Day 4 - Friday 8th November
Morning excursion to Quitor Fortress (Pukará de Quitor) which follows in the footsteps of the ancient Atacameños and Incas.
Afternoon - excursion to Moon Valley (Valle de la Luna). The setting sun bathes the landscape in a light that changes with every minute, providing a mesmerising play of colours. The return drive to San Pedro is after sunset.
Day 5 - Saturday 9th November
Full day excursion to the Geysers of El Tatio
Day 6 - Sunday 10th November
Transfer from our hotel in San Pedro to the airport in Calama.
Early flight to Santiago (2 hours) – connecting flight to Puerto Natales (4 hours). Transfer from Puerto Natales airport to the hotel in Puerto Natales
Day 7 - Monday 11th November
Full day minibus excursion to Torres del Paine National Park
Continue to our hotel situated in the park.
Day 8 - Tuesday 12th November
Morning boat excursion on Lake Grey. Afternoon in the national park with many options to enjoy the mountains and lakes.
Day 9 - Wednesday 13th November
Transfer from Torres del Paine National Park to Punta Arenas (approx. 5 hours). A short city tour of Punta Arenas, capital of the Magellan region.
Day 10 - Thursday 14th November
Transfer from the hotel in Punta Arenas to the airport in Punta Arenas
Flight to Santiago (4 hours) with connecting flight Santiago to LHR
Day 11 - Friday 15th November
Arrival at London Heathrow at 18.05
Cost:
£4999 pp single occupancy
£4399 pp in a shared room
Based on a group of 10 people
Included:
• All flights, itinerary with B&B accommodation, private transfers, transportation, entrance fees and excursions with English speaking Chilean guide and full services of an experienced 45Not Grumpy Leader
• Meals according to programme (one wine tasting/lunch, 2 x dinners)
Not included:
• Optional excursions
• Tips (restaurants, hotels, guides, drivers, etc.).
• Personal expenses.
• Services not mentioned
• Travel insurance
'Windows on the Wild' will require a deposit of £1000 to secure your place on RSVP - please contact me directly for payment details.
Balance payments will be due 31st August 2024
** Please message or email me directly for a more detailed itinerary and/or to confirm your RSVP and to receive further details on how to proceed
Lits: [email protected] / 07710 217902

Photo by Ell Brown (Creative Commons)

Meet 11-11.15 outside main entrance of Selfridges 400 Oxford St

Fee £14

Join me on a walk around one of London's prettiest (in some parts) and quirkiest areas.

The title of this walk refers to the Baker Street Irregulars, Sherlock Holmes' trusted urchin spies who pop up in some of his stories.

There was another group known as the Baker Street Irregulars which ill tell you about on the walk and there are a number of irregular/unlikely characters on this particular walk, such as Malcolm MClaren, HG Wells and Dusty Springfield.

Beginning at a major London store we venture to see a couple of classic squares, an ex-Beatles store, the origninal HQ of the SOE, one of this country's most secretive of secret services, the site of London's first women's detective school, a hotel that never became a hotel, the site of a notorious bank robbery and ....welll....it is Baker street so, of course, there's a mention of two about a famous fictional detective.

Please note that those who cancel after 10pm the day before the event will still be expected to pay.

Host Laurence 07889 298573

Photo by Ell Brown (Creative Commons)

Meet 11-11.15 outside main entrance of Selfridges on Oxford St

Fee £14

Join me on a walk around one of London's prettiest (in some parts) and quirkiest areas.

The title of this walk refers to the Baker Street Irregulars, Sherlock Holmes' trusted urchin spies who pop up in some of his stories.

There was another group known as the Baker Street Irregulars which ill tell you about on the walk and there are a number of irregular/unlikely characters on this particular walk, such as Malcolm MClaren, HG Wells and Dusty Springfield.

Beginning at a major London store we venture to see a couple of classic squares, an ex-Beatles store, the origninal HQ of the SOE, one of this country's most secretive of secret services, the site of London's first women's detective school, a hotel that never became a hotel, the site of a notorious bank robbery and ....welll....it is Baker street so, of course, there's a mention of two about a famous fictional detective.

Please note that those who cancel after 10pm the day before the event will still be expected to pay.

Host Laurence 07889 298573