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Saturday, November 10, 2007

Chile Transport

So far we have used the wonderful bus/coach network for long trips, which exists in Chile. Check out Tur-Bus for the various seat options. So far we have used Classic for short trips only, Semi-Cama for up to 6/7 hours and Cama for the really long trips and don't really see the need to upgrade to Premium Class. This company can easily compete with the Swiss for punctuality and I have never seen seats to compare for comfort, anywhere in the world. An overnight trip combines accommodation, travel and snacks. From San Pedro Atacama to Santiago was around 23/24 hours in Cama seats and we arrived pretty fresh.

One frustrating thing is that you cannot book online, unless you have a Chilean Passport. Unless of course any of you out there can let us know how.

Salon Cama. Coach comfort on an up market scale. £41 for a 23/24 hour trip including meals and a soft bunk for the night from San Pedro to Santiago.


Probably the best coach service in the world. Certainly better than Citylink back home in UK/Scotland. Our Daughter, Victoria has recently traveled extensive in Canada on Greyhound and says they just do not compare. Well done Chile and your coaches.

Semi-Cama seat shown


This one regularly travels to San Salvador

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