UGI 2011 - Regional Geographic Conference

ugi 2011

Chile’s geographic diversity makes for an attractive program of field trips; those set up consider the interests of most IGU scientific commissions. To date, the following field trips have been scheduled:

ID	NAME	PLACE	DATE	ESTIMATE DURATION	OBJECTIVES	VALUE OF PROGRAM, PER PERSON, IN PESOS ($)	INCLUDES	CONDITIONS
ST1	CURRENT DYNAMICS OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND LAND USE IN THE ANDEAN VALLEY OF THE MAIPO RIVER.	Andean hydrographic basin of the Maipo river (around the city of Santiago).	16th November 2011. Departure from Military School, conference venue. Arrival back at the same site at the end.	1 day. (08:30 – 20:00)	Present the geological-geomorphological features of the valley of the upper reaches of the Maipo river and the interaction between the local morpho-dynamic and secondary volcanic mechanisms and the human settlement and land use patterns.	44,600. Enter here	Transport Lunch out in the field Services with bilingual guide.	You can sign up to participate up until 72 hours before this service begins. The Field Trip is confirmed with a minimum of 20 participants. If the group of persons is less, the price of the service will be revalued. After signing up and paying, if a participant cancels and withdraws later, full reimbursement without surcharges is possible only up to 30 days before. The Field Trip is subject to the weather and roadworthiness conditions along the route.
ST2	EXPLORATION OF ACONCAGUA & MAIPO IN CENTRAL (MEDITERRANEAN-CLIMATE) CHILE.	- Coastal zone of the Valparaíso region (110 kms from Santiago). - Valleys of the Aconcagua and Maipo rivers.	11th to 12th November 2011. Departure from Military School, conference venue. Arrival back at the same site at the end.	2 days. Departure: 11 of November 2011 at 08:00. Arriving back: 12 of November 2011 at 21:00.	Study the shoreline, periglacial and glacial morphologies of the coastal and Andean zones of the most densely populated region of Chile, also visiting towns oriented to agriculture (vineyards and fruit).	Single room: 148,500. Double room: 137,500. Enter here	Transport. Visit to the Lake Peñuelas National Reserve Lunch in the town of Casablanca Overnight accommodation in the city of Viña del Mar with breakfast included. Lunch in the town of Los Andes. Services with bilingual guide.	You can sign up to participate up until 72 hours before this service begins. The Field Trip is confirmed with a minimum of 20 participants. If the group of persons is less, the price of the service will be revalued. After signing up and paying, if a participant cancels and withdraws later, full reimbursement without surcharges is possible only up to 30 days before. The Field Trip is subject to the weather and roadworthiness conditions along the route.
ST3	BIO-GEOGRAPHY AND BIO-DIVERSITY: “LA CAMPANA” BIOSPHERE RESERVE.	- Concón – Reñaca coastal zone (130 kms from Santiago). - Coastal range of hills; locations in Limache, Olmué and La Campana (90 kms from Santiago). - Agricultural sector of La Calera – Ocoa (140 kms from Santiago).	19th to 21st of November 2011. Departure from Military School, conference venue. Arrival back at the same site at the end.	3 days. Departure: 19 of November 2011 at 08:30. Arriving back: 21 of November 2011 at 20:00.	Look at aspects of central Chile’s geographic and bio- diversity, the current and potential threats, and management and conservation models.	Single room: 188,500. Double room: 159,500. Enter here	Transport. Visit to a vineyard at the town of Casablanca. Visit to the Peñuelas forest reserve. Lunch in the town of Casablanca. Visit to the botanic gardens of the town of Viña del Mar. Overnight accommodation in the city of Viña del Mar with breakfast. Lunch in the town of Concón. Overnight accommodation in the town of Quillota with breakfast. Visit to “La Campana” National Reserve, Ocoa sector. Lunch in the town of Olmué. Services with bilingual guide.	You can sign up to participate up until 72 hours before this service begins. The Field Trip is confirmed with a minimum of 20 participants. If the group of persons is less, the price of the service will be revalued. After signing up and paying, if a participant cancels and withdraws later, full reimbursement without surcharges is possible only up to 30 days before. The Field Trip is subject to the weather and roadworthiness conditions along the route.
ST4	VALDIVIA: WETLANDS AND THE 1960 EARTHQUAKE.	City of Valdivia (840 kms to the south of Santiago).	12th to 14th November 2011. Departure from Military School, conference venue. Arrival back at the same site at the end.	3 days. Departure: 12 of November 2011 at 09:00. Arriving back: 14 of November 2011 at 09:00.	Study the ecosystems and wildlife set in the wetlands shaped by the earthquake of May 1960, considered as the strongest on record.	Single room: 215,000. Double room: 195,500. Enter here	Transport. Overnight accommodation in the city of Valdivia with breakfast. Lunch in the town of Valdivia. Boat trip on the Calle Calle river. Tasting of ‘Chicha’ drink and traditional ‘home’ snacks. Services with bilingual guide.	You can sign up to participate up until 72 hours before this service begins. The Field Trip is confirmed with a minimum of 20 participants. If the group of persons is less, the price of the service will be revalued. After signing up and paying, if a participant cancels and withdraws later, full reimbursement without surcharges is possible only up to 30 days before. The Field Trip is subject to the weather and roadworthiness conditions along the route.
ST5	EFFECTS OF THE FEBRUARY 2010 TSUNAMI ON THE COAST OF CHILE.	Coastal locations Pichilemu and Curanipe (6th & 7th Regions of Chile)	19th to 21st of November 2011. Departure from Military School, conference venue. Arrival back at the same site at the end.	3 days. Departure: 19 of November 2011 at 09:00. Arriving back: 21 of November 2011 at 22:00.	See the effects caused by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami of February 2010 on coastal towns and natural features.	Single room: 286,785. Double room: 247,740. Enter here	Transport. Lunch in the town of Pichilemu Overnight accommodation in the town of Santa Cruz with breakfast. Visit to the Cerro Chamán astronomic observatory and welcome cocktail at the Santa Cruz vineyard. Visit to the Laguna Torca National Reserve. Lunch in the Santa Cruz vineyard. Tours in the Santa Cruz vineyard Overnight accommodation in the town of Constitución with breakfast. Lunch in the town of Constitución Visit to the Federico Albert National Reserve Services with bilingual guide.	You can sign up to participate up until 72 hours before this service begins. The Field Trip is confirmed with a minimum of 20 participants. If the group of persons is less, the price of the service will be revalued. After signing up and paying, if a participant cancels and withdraws later, full reimbursement without surcharges is possible only up to 30 days before. The Field Trip is subject to the weather and roadworthiness conditions along the route.
ST6	DISCOVERING THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF CENTRAL SANTIAGO	City of Santiago.	15th November 2011. Departure from Military School, conference venue. Arrival back at the same site at the end.	1 day (09:00 – 18:00)	Assess the growth of Santiago visiting some traditional neighbourhoods (Yungay, Brazil, the city center) and the ‘Concha y Toro’ vineyard, to see the urban architectural and historic landmarks.	55.000 Enter here	Transport. Breakfast at the “Boulevard Lavau” Lunch in the Central Market Services with bilingual guide.	You can sign up to participate up until 72 hours before this service begins. The Field Trip is confirmed with a minimum of 20 participants. If the group of persons is less, the price of the service will be revalued. After signing up and paying, if a participant cancels and withdraws later, full reimbursement without surcharges is possible only up to 30 days before. The Field Trip is subject to the weather and roadworthiness conditions along the route.
ST7	VALPARAISO: CITY AND HERITAGE.	City of Valparaiso (107 kms to west of Santiago).	13th November 2011. Departure from Military School, conference venue. Arrival back at the same site at the end.	1 day. (09:00 – 20:00)	Find out more about the special character and features of Chile’s main port, considering the topography, physical and urban landscape, history, traditions and heritage.	30.000.- without lunch 50.000- with lunch Enter here	Transport. Lunch in the city of Viña del Mar. Services with bilingual guide.	You can sign up to participate up until 72 hours before this service begins. The Field Trip is confirmed with a minimum of 20 participants. If the group of persons is less, the price of the service will be revalued. After signing up and paying, if a participant cancels and withdraws later, full reimbursement without surcharges is possible only up to 30 days before. The Field Trip is subject to the weather and roadworthiness conditions along the route.