Conjoint promotion of Tierra Atacama, The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago and La Casona boutique hotel at Matetic Vineyards

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. – Tierra Atacama has joined forces with The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago and La Casona boutique hotel at Matetic Vineyards to offer you one unforgettable experience.

With the purchase of 5 nights at Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa in the Chilean Altiplano, guests can enjoy for free:

ü  1 night of luxury at The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago

ü  1 night at the boutique hotel La Casona at Matetic Vineyards *

ü  Transfers

• Starting from USD 1.990 per person.

* Matetic Vineyards is globally recognised for its award-winning wines and biodynamic philosophy. Frommers claimed that “Matetic is simply one of the most exciting and swish wineries in Chile to visit...”

The Matetic family came to Chile from Croatia in 1892. They settled down in San Antonio Valley where they started a tree and agricultural farm called “Rosario”. Today, the Matetic family has 120 hectares planted to nine grape varieties. All the vineyards are based on organic production principals. After a rigorous three-years effort, the 2004 harvest was certified organic by the German organisation BCS. Matetic has since started the process to produce biodynamic grapes under the advice of famed American organic and biodynamic winemaking pioneer Alan York from Sonoma’s Benzinger Vineyards. They expect to secure biodynamic certificate for the 2010 harvest. (**)

Conditions and Restrictions:

Promotion valid for 5-night minimum stays in ALL INCLUSIVE programme until 31 October 2010.

The free night at The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago is in a double or single standard room and includes breakfast only. Extras must be paid directly at The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago. Children will stay in additional bed in the same room as parents (limited additional beds).

The free night at The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago is subject to availability. Should there be no availability; a hotel of a similar category will be used.

The free night at La Casona hotel in Matetic Vinyeards is in a double or single standard room and includes brunch-style breakfast and dinner with Premium wines, winery tour and Corralillo Reserve wine-tasting. Extras must be paid directly at La Casona hotel.

Accomodation at the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago and La Casona hotel must only be booked via the Tierra Atacama reservations department and can only be taken directly before or after the Tierra Atacama stay.

Special conditions apply to children and teens travelling with this promotion.

Transfers Santiago Airport (SCL) – The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago or similar – Matetic Vineyards – Santiago Airport (SCL) are provided by Portillo Tours & Travel. The transfers will be reserved by the Tierra Atacama reservations department only. Any additional services are not included in this promotion.

Promotion is independent and may not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Promotion is non-refundable, non-exchangeable, personal and non-transferable.

Payments and Cancellations:

In order to guarantee a reservation, payment of 100% of the total value of the reservation is required. All reservations will be tentative until payment has been received. Any reservation that does not meet these requirements may be cancelled without notice.

Cancellations 14 days or more prior to arrival date; 100% will be refunded less an administration fee of USD100 per person.

Cancellations 14 days or less prior to arrival date will not be refunded.

Tierra Atacama is a new boutique hotel & spa created for discriminating travellers. With an all-inclusive programme or single nights based on accommodation and breakfast only, it is a place where guests combine active enjoyment of the desert with profound restfulness.  The great beauty of the Altiplano is presented via guided hikes, bikes, horse rides and in vans. Back at the hotel, rejuvenation comes from massages, pool time, meditation and conversation. Guests enjoy cocktails around the terrace fires as the sun goes down over the volcano, recounting their day’s adventures.

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