Day 01 – Santiago Airport
Arrival in Santiago. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 02 – Santiago – HD Panoramic City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Half-day tour of Santiago, a panoramic journey through the city’s main attractions where its rich history and modern, impressive buildings contrast beautifully. The Palacio de La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, Central Market, and Santa Lucía Hill are all part of this unforgettable trip. Along the way, we’ll stop at a lapis lazuli shop where you can admire and/or purchase beautiful jewelry and unique handicrafts. Overnight stay.
Day 03 – Santiago – FD Viña del Mar & Valparaíso
Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day visit to Viña del Mar and Valparaíso (lunch not included). Valparaíso, the main port of Chile, is considered a World Cultural Heritage site for its unique architecture and its winding streets, alleyways, and staircases that climb up the hills. Viña del Mar, the country’s most visited beach resort, is also known as the “Garden City” for its green spaces, wide pedestrian walkways, beautiful plazas, and flower-filled gardens. We’ll visit the Flower Clock, Fonck Museum, Quinta Vergara, and Los Cañones Beach. Both cities are the gateway to the stunning Pacific Ocean. Overnight stay.
Day 04 -Santiago – Calama – San Pedro de Atacama
Arrival in Calama. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
Day 05 – San Pedro de Atacama – FD Altiplanic Lagoons & Red Rocks
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed-upon time, we’ll depart from the hotel to visit the Flamingo Reserve, passing by the Altiplanic Lagoons and the oxidized volcanic lava of the Red Rocks. The tour offers several amazing stops and opportunities to learn about the local fauna and flora. Overnight stay.
Day 06 – San Pedro de Atacama – FD Tatio Geysers and Machuca – HD Moon Valley
Our trip to the Altiplano begins in the early morning to watch the sunrise at one of the world’s most important geothermal fields: the Tatio Geysers. There are more than 70 fumaroles from which jets of steam emerge and pools of boiling water form. The spectacle is most impressive at sunrise, with the contrast of the blue sky and the steam. We’ll enjoy breakfast in this unique setting. On the way back to San Pedro de Atacama, we’ll appreciate the landscape, its flora, and fauna, highlighting vicuñas and viscachas. We’ll stop at the village of Machuca, with its adobe houses and thatched roofs, where locals offer typical handicrafts and food. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Moon Valley, a geological spectacle among the hills of the Salt Mountain Range. Its rock formations and colors at sunset make it an unforgettable experience. Overnight stay.
Day 07 – San Pedro de Atacama – Calama – Santiago – Puerto Montt – Puerto Varas
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed-upon time, transfer to Calama airport to board a flight to Santiago, connecting to Puerto Montt. Upon arrival at Puerto Montt airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel in Puerto Varas. Overnight stay.
Day 08 – Puerto Varas – Peulla Cruise
Breakfast at the hotel. This excursion involves a cruise on Todos los Santos Lake, visiting the Petrohué River Falls and the ecological town of Peulla, which is part of the famous Cruce Andino® tour circuit. Enjoy a nearly two-hour cruise with views of the Osorno, Puntiagudo, and Tronador volcanoes. Lunch will be at Hotel Peulla. In the afternoon, you can choose from optional activities like zip-lining, horseback riding, jet boating, or a 4×4 safari. Return to your selected hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 09 – Puerto Varas – HD Osorno Volcano – HD Frutillar
Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll begin our excursion to Osorno Volcano, driving along the shore of Llanquihue Lake with stunning views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes. We’ll ascend to the Ski and Mountain Center at 1,240 meters above sea level. You’ll have free time for photos, to enjoy the scenery, or to take the chairlift (optional). Return to the hotel with free time for lunch (lunch not included). In the afternoon, we’ll visit Frutillar. En route, we’ll stop in Llanquihue, a town famous for its cured meats and as the source of the Maullín River. Frutillar, founded by Bavarian colonists, is known for its German-style houses, beautiful gardens, and volcano views. An optional visit to the German Colonial Museum is available. We’ll see the Teatro del Lago (Lake Theater), home to the famous “Frutillar Musical Weeks.” Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 10 – Puerto Varas – Puerto Montt – Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales
At the agreed-upon time, transfer to Puerto Montt airport to board a flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, transfer to the bus terminal to take a regular bus to Puerto Natales (a 3-hour journey). You’ll be met and transferred to your selected hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 11 – Puerto Natales – FD Torres del Paine
Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll head to Torres del Paine National Park. During the tour, we’ll visit highlights like the Milodón Cave, Cordillera Prat, Lake Porteño, Lake and Sierra del Toro, Sierra Ballena, the Paine Horns (Cuernos del Paine), Grey Lake, Salto Grande waterfall, Nordenskjöld Lake viewpoint, Lake Sarmiento, and Laguna Amarga. Return to Puerto Natales at the end of the day. Overnight stay.
Day 12 -Puerto Natales – FD Balmaceda & Serrano Cruise
The Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers are located in Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, 31 miles from Puerto Natales. The only access is by sea, cruising through the Última Esperanza Fjord. During the cruise, you’ll see the remains of the Bories cold storage plant and native fauna like Imperial Cormorants and Sea Lions, as well as native flora like Coigüe, Canelo, Lenga, Ñire, Chilco, and Calafate. The Balmaceda Glacier is viewed from the boat. To see the Serrano Glacier, you’ll need to walk for 20 minutes along a trail that borders a lake. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 13 – Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas – Out
At the agreed-upon time, transfer to the Puerto Natales Bus Terminal to take a regular bus to Punta Arenas (a 3-hour journey), with direct arrival at the airport.