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Chile : Tours
: Sewell, The City of Stairs
| Sewell, The City of Stairs |
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All year round
Duration:
1 day
Valid Until:
31-Mar-2009
Price from: Dolar US
309.00 |
You will be fascinated by the legendary “City of Stairs”, a destination with unique architecture and history, declared a National Monument in 1998 and a National Heritage site by UNESCO.
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09:00 hrs. Leave in tour Bus or Van from Santiago.
10:30 hrs. Arrive at the Maitenes control.
10:45 hrs. Continues the trip with destiny to legendary Mining Camp of SEWELL, World Heritage.
11:30 hrs. Arrive at the Sewell Mining Camp. A tour for the most important buildings camp's and a visit to the Great Copper Mine Museum.
14:00 hrs. Optional: Lunch at the Industrial Café, an additional US$ 9 per person.
15:00 hrs. End of visit and return to Maitenes.
17:30 hrs. Arrive in Santiago.
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Sewell
A legendary mining camp located 150 kms from Santiago on the slope of a mountain between two streams, and is known for its architectural style, with beautiful wooden buildings up to 6 stories tall, a city that in its time had more than 15,000 people living and working in it.
Built at the beginning of the century, this city that has existed unharmed throughout the seasons and earthquakes is being restored, and its central area is being declared a National Monument and Codelco.
Chile is trying to make this place a National Heritage place because of its unique characteristics.
There is also the modern Great Copper Mine Museum, where the customs, life and technological achievements and part of the history of the Great Copper Mine are shown. |
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The Program Includes |
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- Transportation by tour bus or van.
- Spanish speaking tour guide.
- Entrance to the Great Copper Mine Museum.
- Civil Responsibility and Personal Accident Insurance.
The Program DOES NOT Include |
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- Lunch at the Industrial Café, an additional $3.000 per person (optional).
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Optional Services
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- Welcome Coffe Break in Maitenes ($4.000 pp).
- Menu lunch in Industrial Cafe ($5.000 pp).
- Menu day lunch in Club de Campo Coya ($15.000 pp).
- Menu day lunch in Termas de Cauquenes ($17.000 pp).
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- The tour may be suspended for unfavorable meteorological conditional or for superior orders by CODELCO – holding division.
- The company is not responsible for loss of personal objects.
- Those under 7 years of age, nor over 75 years can not enter the Sewell.
- This program can be done every Tuesday to Sunday. Private tours are also available, which can be done any day of the week.
- Ask for rates for senior (between 60 and 75 years old) and student (between 7 and 24 years old).
- Ask for prices with departures from Rancagua.
- The visits could be cancelled or rescheduled with 24 hrs. advance. In case of cancellation by the customer within one day prior to the tour starting date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply.
Requirements |
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- State of health compatible with the altitude (2,300 meters asl.).
- To make reservations, your names, ID or passport numbers, ages and nationalities are needed.
Suggestions |
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- Clothing for entering the mine: long pants, long sleeved shirt and long socks for using the safety boots.
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Rates
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Rates per passenger in American Dollars.
| Passengers |
Spanish Guide |
Bilingual Guide |
| 1 Passenger |
US$ 309 |
US$ 340 |
| 2 Passengers |
US$ 181 |
US$ 202 |
| 3 Passengers |
US$ 128 |
US$ 138 |
| 4 Passengers |
US$ 106 |
US$ 117 |
| 5-9 Passengers |
US$ 85 |
US$ 96 |
| 10-14 Passengers |
US$ 64 |
US$ 74 |
| 15-24 Passengers |
US$ 53 |
US$ 64 |
| 25-39 Passengers |
US$ 47 |
US$ 53 |
| 40-44 Passengers |
US$ 43 |
US$ 47 |
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Validity
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- Valid until March 31st, 2009
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