2010 Prices & Dates

Prices:

Course:  Price $3,195 USD (Double Occupancy)
Deposit: $700 USD

Dates:  Fixed Dates TBA.
          Contact us to discuss your needs.

Included In Price:

• Local transportation to and from the Balmaceda Airport
• All Accomodations (double occupancy) at B&B, Ranch, Camping
• Professional US, English speaking Lead Guide
• Ranch hands, assistant guides, cooks and kitchen helpers
• All meals while at B&B, in transit to/from the Balmaceda airport, at the ranch and while camping
• All camping and kitchen gear(see GEAR page for suggested personal gear/clothing)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

NOT Included In Price:

• Airfare to / from USA (or home country) Santiago and Balmaceda Chile
• Airport tax for international flights
• Reciprocity Fee of $131 USD - A one time fee charged by the Chilean Government good for the life of your passport.  Paid at airport upon arrival in Santiago.
• Excess baggage fees during international flights if applicable
• Trip cancellation insurance
• Personal medical and evacuation insurance
• Bed & Breakfast mini-bar or other in-room services
• Miscellaneous services such as internet, laundry, phone calls, bar tabs
• Tips (see next tab 'Additional Info' for information on tipping practices)
• Personal gear (see 'GEAR' page for suggested gear)
• Souvenir purchases
• Extra nights stays before or after the trip
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Money & Expenses

With regards to personal expenses while in Chile outside the ranch, Chilean Pesos are the preferred method of payment.  Cash, or cash in conjunction with a small amount of travelers checks is another good option. With regards to which type of money, and how much—please bring what you are comfortable with, and the list below should help. 

Please call your bank and credit card companies and let them know that you will be in Chile so that they won’t freeze your account when you use your card.  Credit Cards are accepted only at larger hotels. Smaller places do often accept credit cards, but charge a fee.

• Traveling Money:  Travelers may change dollars to Chilean Pesos in Santiago although it is not expected that you will need much walking around money at the ranch. 
  
  
• Tipping:  Is always entirely up to you, and most participants generally tip $100-$150 USD total to the staff.  In Chilean restaurants, gratuity is usually not included and tipping 10% is normal.  Taxis do not expect tips although it is usual to not request small amounts of change.