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Before You Go
The more you know about the destination and the conditions
you can expect on your Wildland Adventure, the more you
will enjoy your experience. We invite you to call our destination
specialists at 1-800-345-4453 so that we can answer any
questions or concerns. The following information will also
help you prepare for the exciting experience ahead and enable
you to get the very most from your trip.
Air Travel Arrangements
We are pleased to assist you with your international flights
to Chile. We offer discounted bulk rate fares with preferred
airlines and are familiar with the best schedules and routing.
International flights for Wildland Adventures’ trips
to Chile arrive in the capital city of Santiago. There is
no obligation to purchase your international tickets from
Wildland Adventures although our fares are usually competitive
based on advanced purchase and availability. The principal
airlines that we recommend from the U.S. to Santiago, Chile
are American Airlines, Continental, Delta and Lan Chile.
Local flights within Chile are already included in the cost
of your Wildland Adventure.
Health
Once you sign up for a trip, we provide detailed information
about health precautions and possible immunizations for
travel to each destination. A consultation with your doctor,
a local travel clinic, or public health office will help
you decide which medications or inoculations are necessary
for your safe participation on the trip. Wildland Adventures
staff are not licensed medical authorities, however, we
know the exact areas, environments and conditions under
which you will be traveling, all of which can affect the
relative risk of exposure to health conditions and help
you make decisions concerning immunizations and prescription
medicines. Preventative measures against infectious diseases
may require advance planning for immunizations. Pregnant
women and parents traveling with young children should consult
their physician or pediatrician.
Chile is a safe country and in general you do not need
to be any more concerned about your health than you would
traveling to most developed nations of the world. No immunizations
are required for travel to Chile, however it is a good idea
to be up-to-date on routine immunizations such as tetanus-diphtheria,
measles-mumps-rubella, and polio. Other recommended immunizations
are Hepatitis A and typhoid. Sanitary conditions in Chile
are of high standards. Santiago’s drinking water is
treated and you can drink tap water in most areas of the
country, however bottled water is readily available and
more secure.
MD
Travel Health: Complete travel information updated daily
for physicians and travelers.
VISA and Passport Requirements
A passport is required for entry into Chile and should
be valid for six months after your return date. An advance
visa is not required for American citizens. Non-US citizens
should check with the embassy or consulate of Chile in your
country of origin. American citizens must pay a $100 “reciprocity
fee” to enter Chile, which must be paid in USD cash
only. (It’s the same amount Chileans must pay to enter
our country.)
Chile
Embassy/Consulate in the U.S.
U.S. State Department Passport Services
Reading List
Enrich your travels by using our recommended reading list
and online ordering through Longitude Books. For each destination,
we feature "Essential Reading," four or five books
that are a comprehensive introduction to each region. This
list favors well-written, concise books that capture the
spirit of a place including guidebooks, memoirs, histories,
field guides, natural histories, novels or other great books.
You will also find the new and hard-to-find books, field
guides, classic accounts of exploration, travel narratives,
books on art and archaeology, novels, essays and well-written
academic books.
Chile
Reading List
Patagonia
& Tierra del Fuego
Easter
Island
Chile
Books for Kids
Travel Supplies and Packing List
We provide you with a specific packing list and recommended
travel products for your trip once you have signed up for
your Wildland Adventure. Two companies we recommend for
travel supplies include:
ExOfficio
We highly recommend their performance engineered,
quick dry and lightweight travel apparel designed for
outdoor-oriented adventure travel.
www.exofficio.com
TravelSmith
A resource for every travel clothing category
and a variety ofspecialty travel products.
www.travelsmith.com
Destination Information
For further information about Chile we recommend the following
websites:
CIA
World Factbook
General International Travel References
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