We Love —
- Gazing out at glaciers from a boat tour through the magical Ultima Esperanza fjord.
- Exploring Chile's highlights on this unforgettable tour of mountainous heights and desert flats.
- Spotting pastel pink flamingoes playing on the salt flats of the glass-like Chaxa Lagoon.
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Your Itinerary In Brief —
Discover unearthly valleys and stretched-out salt flats on this South American adventure through the unique landscapes of Chile. Mountains rise up over magical lagoons and the rolling dunes of expansive deserts, and cities and towns hum with culture and great food enjoyed with a glass of local wine.
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11-Night Tour of Chile
Day 1 : Arrive in Santiago
Day 2 : Santiago - Valparaiso
Day 3 : Valparaiso
Day 4 : Valparaiso - Santiago - Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales
Day 5 : Puerto Natales
Day 6 : Puerto Natales
Day 7 : Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas - Santiago
Day 8 : Santiago - Calama - San Pedro de Atacama
Day 9 : San Pedro de Atacama
Day 10 : San Pedro de Atacama
Day 11 : San Pedro de Atacama - Santiago
Day 12 : Depart Santiago
Your Itinerary In Detail —
DAY 1 : ARRIVE IN SANTIAGO
Touch down in Santiago to start your unforgettable tour of wonderful Chile. Your driver will meet you at the airport with a sign bearing your name, and take you on to your accommodation. Please note : Rooms are available from 3pm and it is possible to leave luggage in the hotel reception whilst waiting for check-in.
Night in Santiago.
DAY 2 : SANTIAGO - VALPARAISO
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel before taking the morning to explore Chile’s capital at your leisure. Take up an optional guided walking tour of Santiago and visit the beautiful Santa Lucia Park, the Plaza de Armas and its magnificent cathedral, the presidential palace of La Moneda, and panoramic views over the city at Cerro San Cristobal. There is also the option to take a Pisco Sour cocktail making workshop, where you will learn the secrets of the national cocktail!
Take a private transfer with a Spanish-speaking driver from Santiago to your next stop, Valparaiso.
Optional 4-hour private tour of Santiago with English-speaking guide or Pisco sour cocktail making workshop.
Breakfast included. Night in Valparaiso.
DAY 3 : VALPARAISO
Tuck into breakfast at your hotel and enjoy a day discovering the delights of Valparaiso as you please. Nicknamed the ‘Jewel of the Pacific,’ this colourful seaport boasts unique architecture with European influences and a maze of street art and narrow alleyways. Take up an optional private guided tour of Valparaiso and learn about the historic centre of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Optional private tour of Valparaiso with English-speaking guide.
Breakfast included. Night in Valparaiso.
DAY 4 : VALPARAISO - SANTIAGO - PUNTA ARENAS - PUERTO NATALES
After breakfast meet your driver at your accommodation for your transfer to Santiago airport (approx. 1 hour.) Board a direct flight to Punta Arenas, where a driver will greet you with a named sign and take you to Punta Arena bus terminal. Finally, hop on a bus to Puerto Natales (approx. 2 and a half hours), known as the gateway to famous Torres del Paine National Park. From here your driver will take you to your hotel, where you can stretch out and relax after a long journey through Patagonia.
Breakfast included. Night in Puerto Natales.
DAY 5 : PUERTO NATALES
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading out on an excursion to Torres del Paine National Park. Start with a visit to Cueva del Milodon, an ancient cave home to the remains of a giant herbivore discovered in the region approx. 12,000 years ago. On clear days marvellous panoramic views stretch out to the famous granite towers that give the park its name. Please note : entrance to the park included.
As you continue your adventure admire the Cuernos de Paine, a gigantic horned massif that towers over the surrounding landscape. Admire the Salto Grande, the largest waterfall in the park, and stroll through pretty woods of endemic Coigues trees to a grand suspension bridge stretched out over the Rio Pingo. Take in incredible views of drifting icebergs with a backdrop of the Grey Glacier. Return to Puerto Natales.
Optional private English-speaking guide.
Breakfast and lunch (excluding drinks) included. Night in Puerto Natales.
DAY 6 : PUERTO NATALES
After breakfast meet your driver for the journey to Bories port and check in for navigation at 7am. Cruise through the Ultima Esperanza fjord towards the magical Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Admire the panorama of mountain ranges and observe colonies of seals and cormorants. Please note : English-speaking guide and entrance to Tierra Del Fuego National Park included.
Arrive at the Serrano glacier and dock in Puerto Toro, where an easy walk takes you to the foot of the great Serrano glacier. Continue to Etancia Perales for a typical Patagonian lunch before returning to Port Bories for a boat back to Puerto Natales. Your driver will return you to your hotel.
Breakfast and lunch (excluding drinks) included. Night in Puerto Natales.
DAY 7 : PUERTO NATALES - PUNTA ARENAS - SANTIAGO
Start the day with a delicious breakfast before your driver takes you back to the bus terminal in Puerto Natales. Return to Punta Arenas (approx. 3 and a half hours), where a second driver will take you to the airport for your flight to Santiago, where your hotel is just a short walk from the airport terminal.
Breakfast included. Night in Santiago.
DAY 8 : SANTIAGO - CALAMA - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Wake for a tasty breakfast before your short flight to Calama, a city resting in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. Meet your English-speaking guide at the airport, and start your stay in Calama with an unforgettable visit to the iconic Rainbow Valley. Cross this spectacular valley along the Rio Salado and the Chuschul Quebrada, and as the sun sets gaze out at this famous landscape with a camera in one hand and a cocktail in the other. Please note : entrance to mentioned site included.
Breakfast, cocktail and bottle of water included. Night in San Pedro de Atacama.
DAY 9 : SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
After breakfast head out for an exciting excursion as your driver meets you at the hotel and takes you to the unique Valley of the Moon, home to salt caves and great dunes. Take a short walk through the Valle de la Muerte (Death Valley) as a guide explains the incredible geology of the site and its strange formations. Return to your hotel. Please note : entrance to mentioned sights included.
Optional group astronomy tour with English-speaking guide (subject to availability at time of booking.)
Breakfast and bottle of water included. Night in San Pedro de Atacama.
DAY 10 : SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Enjoy breakfast before another fantastic excursion, beginning in the picturesque hamlet of Toconao. Visit the charming church, the main square, and a traditional house where you can buy local handicrafts. Next, travel to the lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques, sitting amongst the volcanos of the Chilean highlands. Take a short walk towards the Argentinean border and pause for a picnic lunch at the tranquil Tuyajto lagoon, a large salt lake reflecting the brilliant colour of the sky. Please note : entrance to mentioned sights included.
After lunch spend the afternoon exploring the Salar de l'Atacama and visiting the Chaxa Lagoon, where a flurry of pink flamingos walk about the salt flats. Return to San Pedro de Atacama around 5pm.
Breakfast, lunch (excluding drinks) and bottle of water included. Night in San Pedro de Atacama.
DAY 11 : SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Wake before sunrise for a final excursion to the Geysers of Tatio, an important geothermal site with 90 hotspots of seismic activity. Observe impressive fumaroles hissing steam up from the earth, best seen in the early hours of the morning. Enjoy the tranquillity of the site as you munch on breakfast with a view. Head to the white geyser, where visitors can bathe in the thermal river water. Wander back down to Laguna Machuca to discover pretty Andean flora and fauna. Please note : includes English-speaking guide and entrance to mentioned sites.
Continue to the villages of Chiu Chiu and Caspana, known for their traditions and religious festivals and home to one of the most ancient churches in Chile. End your excursion at the airport of Calama, and return to the capital. Upon arrival at Santiago airport you will be taken to your hotel by your driver.
Breakfast, lunch and bottle of water included. Night in Santiago.
DAY 12 : DEPART SANTIAGO
Head back to Santiago airport for your flight home with a suitcase full of souvenirs and a head full of memories.
Breakfast included.
Your Hotels —
Hand-picked Just For You
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour you will stay in Standard Rooms in 4* hotels (or similar.)
Santiago : Hôtel Luciano K (or similar)
Valparaiso : Hôtel Casa Galos (or similar)
Puerto Natales : Hôtel Martin Gusinde (or similar)
Santiago Airport : Hôtel Hilton Inn Garden (or similar)
San Pedro de Atacama : Hôtel Poblado Kimal (or similar)
Hygiene and safety measures :
Throughout your tour, your establishments are committed to respecting the sanitary measures in force to ensure your safety and well-being.
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay. Please note that due to the current global health pandemic (COVID-19), certain restaurants and buffets may be closed or places and tables may be limited. We strongly recommend that you contact the hotel for further information two days before your arrival.
Your Included Excursions —
Day 6 Puerto Natales Tour with English-speaking Guide
Cruise through the Ultima Esperanza fjord towards the magical Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Admire the panorama of mountain ranges and observe colonies of seals and cormorants. Typical Patagonian lunch included.
Your Journey to Santiago —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Your Destinations —
Santiago
Chile's capital rests roughly in the middle of this unique country stretching out like a spine along South America's southwest coast. Expect leafy urbanity set to a gorgeous backdrop of the towering Andes, calling visitors to adventure. Streetside cafes boast craft beers and the delicious wines of the nearby Maipo Valley, and colourful street food is the perfect pause from a day exploring Santiago's many museums.
