South America
Meet Chile
Filled with breathtaking landscapes of the Atacama Desert and vibrant culture of the cities, Chile is a country full of surprises at every corner.
Tour Dates
Optional Tours
Inclusions
- 4-star to 5-star hotel accommodations
- Daily hotel breakfast
- Transportation for the whole duration
- Professional private local guide and driver
- Entrance fees for the attractions
- Local tourist taxes and permits
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa fees and assistance
Day 01: Santiago
Welcome to Chile! Meet your local guide on arrival and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Day 02: Santiago - San Pedro De Atacama
Begin the day with a morning flight to Calama. Meet your guide and take a 1.5-hour drive through vivid desert stone to San Pedro de Atacama, a tiny oasis village in the world's driest desert, where adobe homes and Spanish-Atacameño charm line every dirt street.
Day 03: San Pedro De Atacama
Visit Toconao village and the Chaxa Lagoon, a flamingo-filled wetland in the Salar de Atacama. After that., ascend to the Altiplano for the Piedras Rojas volcanic viewpoint and the high-altitude Miscanti and Miiques lagoons (4,200 m) within Los Flamencos National Reserve.
Day 04: San Pedro De Atacama
Rise early for a sunrise visit to El Tatio, one of the world's most important geothermal fields, with 70 geysers steaming against the Andean sky. Breakfast in the open air, then stop at Machuca, a 20-house clay-and-cactus village where locals serve authentic regional food and Andean crafts.
Day 05: San Pedro De Atacama - Puerto Varas
Before departing, walk through Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) filled with surreal craters and bizarrely sculpted salt rock formations in the Cordillera de la Sal. Stay for the afternoon panorama of Andean volcanoes, then fly south to Puerto Varas as the desert blazes red and gold at sunset.
Day 06: Puerto Varas
Drive through Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park to the stunning Petrohué Waterfalls, then continue to the tranquil shores of Lake Todos Los Santos. Head to the base of Osorno Volcano for lunch in Ensenada before exploring the ski resort, with Llanquihue Lake glittering in the valley below.
Day 07: Puerto Varas
Explore the German-influenced lakeside town of Frutillar on the shores of Llanquihue Lake with charming historic cottages, farm roads, local kuchen and apple strudel, and the beautiful Teatro del Lago concert hall on the water's edge.
Day 08: Puerto Varas - Puerto Natales
Fly to Puerto Natales, a picturesque fjord village on the Señoret Channel, and the gateway to Torres del Paine and the Patagonian wilderness. Check in and prepare for adventure.
Day 09: Puerto Natales
Enjoy a full day inside Torres del Paine National Park, Milodon Cave, Laguna Sofia, the iconic Cuernos del Paine, Lake Gray, Salto Grande waterfall, Nordenskjold Lake, Sarmiento Lake, and Amarga Lagoon. One of the world's most spectacular wilderness landscapes.
Day 10: Puerto Natales
Journey by boat through the fjords to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Learn about the world of ice and Patagonian wildlife, and enjoy a whiskey on the rocks, literally, with millennial glacial ice!
Day 11: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas - Santiago
After breakfast, head to the bus station and board a bus going from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas to arrive at the airport.Meet your local guide on arrival and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Day 12: Santiago
Explore Santiago's heart: Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Moneda Palace, and the historic city center. Head next to bohemian Barrio Lastarria for culture and cuisine. End in the gleaming financial district known locally as "Sanhattan," with its glass towers and landmark sculptures.
Day 13: Santiago
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Important Notes to Remember*
- Card payments are subject to service fees.
- You can customize each day based on your preferences.
- Hotels, cars, and attractions can be requested.
- Visa processing and assistance are offered.