Santiago de Chile

Santiago, founded by the Spanish conqueror Pedro de Valdivia in 1541 on the banks of Mapocho River, is the capital of Chile. Ranked as a leading city in Latin America, it concentrates the economic and administrative activities of the country and is home to Chile´s largest percentage of population. The city is surrounded by the main wine valleys, with wineries that produce and export high-quality wines worldwide. To the east and across the majestic Andes Range, travelers can visit the city of Mendoza in Argentina.

Transfer Santiago Airport - Santiago Hotel - Private Service Guide included

DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy (2 Nights)

Standard Room with Breakfast included

Optional service:

HD Santiago City tour (3:30 hs) - Private Service Guide included. Without San Cristóbal Hill.

During this tour around the capital, you will get to know the historical, cultural and modern places of the city of Santiago. The tour begins at the Plaza de la Constitución, where the Government Palace is located, known as "La Moneda", the Plaza de Armas (Km. 0 of Chile), which is the core of the historical center of the capital, surrounded by historical buildings, such as the Cathedral of Santiago and the post office of Chile. Close to this historical center are the Central Market; the Museum of Fine Arts, the Lastarria neighborhood and the Santa Lucia hill, there are some stops planned. The tour continues along the most modern sector of the city, while the guide explains the most significant details of the city throughout its history.

Optional service:

FD Valparaíso & Viña del Mar City Tour (10 hours) - Private Service Guide and ticket for funicular included.

In the morning, tour to the city of Valparaíso (a journey of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes). Valparaíso is a port city on the coast of Chile which was declared a World Heritage Site. It is known as the jewel of the Pacific and has a captivating architecture with very narrow streets, steep funiculars, colorful houses, endless stairs, historical elevators and multiple viewpoints. Upon arrival in the city, its main hills will be visited, such as Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre, where the fascinating history and extraordinary geography of the city will be learnt, characterized by the influx of European immigrants who left their mark on the architecture and cultural institutions, such as the National Congress. You will also visit the Muelle Prat, the Plaza Sotomayor and the Paseo "21 de Mayo", while watching the amazing murals on the walls of the narrow and picturesque streets. Then, you will continue to the city of Viña del Mar, known as the "Garden City", due to the well-kept gardens that some houses, buildings and public spaces in the city have. This place, despite its proximity, differs from Valparaíso, being more modern and sophisticated, which generates an interesting contrast. Viña del Mar is a seaside resort with outdoor sports, recreation and high-level gastronomy. And despite being modern, it also has numerous castles and old mansions of wealthy families from the last century. These were converted into museums or entertainment centers, such as the glamorous Municipal Casino.

Transfer Santiago Hotel - Santiago Airport - Private Service Guide included
Flight Santiago/Calama

San Pedro de Atacama

Located in the heart of the Atacama Desert, San Pedro de Atacama is an oasis, a vital source of life in the driest desert of the world. It is the starting point to explore unique landscapes shaped by valleys, deserts, salt flats, geysers, lagoons and volcanoes. Thanks to its peculiar geography and singular weather conditions, Atacama has the clearest skies, and is therefore home to many international observatories, including ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) - one of the most important scientific facilities in the world.

Transfer Calama Airport - San Pedro de Atacama - Private Service Guide included

Optional service:
HD Moon Valley (4 hours) - Private Service Guide & Entrance fee included

Departure to the Moon Valley, located approximately 8km. away from San Pedro de Atacama. This place was declared a nature sanctuary and is part of Los Flamencos National Reserve, located within the Cordillera de la Sal. It has beautiful shapes and colours and we can walk observing a geological spectacle with sculptural shapes, similar to the lunar surface. Visit to the statues of salt “Las Tres Marías”, “Las Cavernas de Sal” and “Gran Duna”. Transfer to the Cordillera de la Sal, to enjoy the sunset in all its splendor. Return to the town of San Pedro de Atacama and arrival at approx. 8:00 p.m.

La Casa de Don Tomás (3 Nights)

Superior Room with Breakfast included

Full Day Atacama Salt Flat & Altiplanic Lagoons (11 hours)  - Private Service Guide & Entrance fee & Box-Lunch included

Early in the morning, we will go to the Altiplanic Lagoons, “Miscanti” and “Miñique”, located 138km away from San Pedro de Atacama at 4,220m height. On the way to Toconao we will have a breathtaking view of the Licancábur volcano. During the tour we can observe native trees such as the Tamarugo and the Chañar and the contrast between the greenness of the Valle del Jere and the desert. Arriving at the town of Toconao we will visit the main square and the church. The houses built in volcanic stone (Liparita) are worth seeing. After that, we will ascend the Cordillera de los Andes to reach the Miscanti and Meñiques lagoons of intense blue colour and white coasts surrounded by imposing hills and volcanoes, creating a unique landscape. If there is no wind, we can observe a perfect mirror in its waters, photographing it is a must. These lagoons are protected by Los Flamencos National Reserve. We will then continue towards the Salar de Atacama, Chaxa Lagoon, where we can observe flamingos and other type of birds.

Full Day Tatio Geysers (7:30 hours)  - Private Service Guide, entrance fee & box breakfast included

Departure from the hotel at 04:30am to ascend to the Geysers del Tatio, located 97 km away from San Pedro and at 4,300m altitude. The journey begins with no sunlight, reaching the Chilean altiplano at approximately 06:45am, with temperatures below zero. In this place we will enjoy breakfast and then a guided walk along the geothermal fields, observing the impressive columns of steam (Geysers), fumaroles, hundreds of boiling water pools and high peaks surrounding us. This place offers a spectacular view of nature at dawn. Then, we will go to the thermal pools sector (water of 40Cº) where we will have the option of taking a bath. Afterwards, we return to San Pedro through the impressive landscape of the Andes Mountain range, and we will be able to see the Tocorpuri and Sairecahur volcanoes. Arrival at San Pedro at approximately 12:00pm.

*This Tour requires appropriate clothing for temperaturas below zero, up to -5º in spring-summer season. Layered clothing is recommended.

Transfer San Pedro de Atacama - Calama Airport - Private Service Guide included

Flight Calama/Puerto Montt ( 01 STOP OVER)

Transfer Puerto Montt Airport - Puerto Varas - Private Service English speaking guide.

Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas, located in the Lake District in the south of Chile, was founded by German immigrants who settled on the banks of Lake Llanquihue between 1852 and 1853. It has always stood out for the German traces in the local culture and for the beautiful landscape with impressive volcanoes, waterfalls and lakes. From here it is possible to navigate across Todos los Santos Lake in order to reach Bariloche, in Argentina, on the other side of the Andes Mountain Range.

Optional service:

HD Puerto Varas  & Puerto Montt City Tour (4 hs) - Private Service English speaking guide

The tour begins in the beautiful city of Puerto Varas, also known as the City of Roses, with a stop at the shore to appreciate the view of the city from the bay and the sculpture "Aurora" with Lake Llanquihue in the background. Visit to its main tourist attractions such as the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus built between 1915 and 1918 in the Monumental Baroque style. It is a replica of a Church in the Black Forest in Germany, where some settlers came from in 1852. Then, visit to the Old Town, where the first Germans settled. Next, there is a descent towards the central sector bordering the beautiful Llanquihue Lake and if the weather allows, the imposing Osorno Volcano, whose melting feeds Lake Llanquihue every day, can be seen. The journey continues along the Ruta de Los Colonos, passing through the town of Alerce to access the city of Puerto Montt. From the highest point of the city, there is a beautiful panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and Tenglo Island. From there, it continues towards the Monument to the German Colonists, located in front of the Plaza de Armas. At the waterfront, the pier and its Cathedral can be seen and its architectural heritage and mix of cultures can be enjoyed along the way. Later, in the direction of the Angelmo sector, famous in Chile for its large number of handicraft shops and of course for the Caleta de Pescadores, many activities can be appreciated. For instance, the daily activities of the seafarers who come to this place bringing the traditional seafood and fish to be later sold in the market. Finally, the typical kitchens, where the richest and most traditional typical dishes that characterize the area are sold. 

Cabaña del Lago Hotel (2 Nights)

Superior Room with Breakfast included

Full Day Petrohue Falls & Osorno Volcano (8 hours) - Private Service English speaking guide. Entrance fee included.

The excursion starts at Puerto Varas “the city of Roses” towards the Osorno Volcano, bordering the Llanquihue Lake. The landscape with the snow-capped Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes in the background looks like a postcard. The ascent begins in the Ensenada sector and reaches the Osorno Volcano Ski and Mountain Center, located at 1,240 meters of altitude. The stop will be of around one hour to take some pictures and appreciate the unique view of the summit of the volcanoes with their eternal snow glaciers, the Lake Llanquihue and the Pacific Ocean. Afterwards, we continue towards the Petrohue sector, located on the shores of Todos los Santos Lake, Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, where we can enjoy an easy walk along the trails surrounded by an evergreen forest, the majesty of the Osorno Volcano and the spectacular turquoise color of the Petrohue River. Reaching one of the most beautiful sites in the region, the "Saltos Del Petrohue", a place where the Petrohue River jumps between large masses of crystallized lava is an unmissable place. From there the journey continues for approximately 5 km along the slopes of the Osorno Volcano, bordering the Petrohue River until reaching the sector of Petrohue. There, pictures can be taken on board a boat navigating for 40 minutes through Todos los Santos Lake. 

*Navigation not included.  

Transfer Puerto Varas - Puerto Montt Airport - Private Service English speaking guide

Flight Puerto Montt/Punta Arenas 

Punta Arenas

Located on the shores of the Strait of Magellan, Punta Arenas got famous because it was the main port of navigation between the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean before the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914. Nowadays, it is the most populous and cosmopolitan city in Chilean Patagonia, and gateway to Torres del Paine National Park, Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica. It is also a fantastic place for whale watching, spotting King and Magellan Penguins, visiting history and anthropology museums and even staying overnight at a typical Patagonian Estancia.

Transfer Punta Arenas Airport - Puerto Natales - Private Service Guide NOT included (3 hrs drive)

Puerto Natales

Puerto Natales is the main gate for travelers on their way to Torres del Paine National Park (located 1,5 hours north of the city), but also marks the connecting point to the famous Perito Moreno Glacier and city of El Calafate in Argentina. Located at the Ultima Esperanza Sound, it was originally inhabited by the Kawésqar and Aoniken people. Later on, European inmigrants settled in the city, and years later Chilean people, particularly from the Island of Chiloe, arrived here, mostly attracted by sheep breeding activity.

Martin Gusinde (1 Night)

Standard Room with Breakfast included

Full Day Torres del Paine (10:00 hours) - Private Service National park, Cueva de Milodon EF & lunch included.

Departure from our hotel to the Milodón cave located 24 kilometers north of Puerto Natales. Before reaching the cave, the access road passes through the "Silla del Diablo", a name that comes from the popular imagination given to a rocky structure with the appearance of an armchair which is said to have been the "seat" of the Mylodon and that the legend became "devil". At the end of the visit, we will continue along the new access road to the Torres del Paine National Park, being able to observe lagoons and mountain ranges along the way. Next, it is possible to admire the beautiful landscape that surrounds us from the Mirador del Lago Grey (view towards the Gray Glacier, the Macizo del Paine, and the Lago del Toro). A couple of kilometers further on it is possible to see the Cuernos del Paine, reaching the bifurcation that takes us to the Grey Lake area. In this sector, we can take a pleasant walk along the shore of Lake Grey and depending on the weather conditions, it is possible to access the viewpoint of the Grey Peninsula. After enjoying our box-lunch, we begin the second stage of our visit to Torres del Paine National Park, heading to the Salto Grande sector. We will visit the Mirador del Lago Nordenskjold and we will continue to enjoy various views on our undulating route that gradually brings us closer to the Laguna Amarga sector. After admiring this pleasant show, drop-off at Hotel Lago Grey (or similar), bringing with us an unforgettable experience.

Hotel Lago Grey (1 Night)

Superior Room with Breakfast included

HD Navigation Grey Glacier (3 hours) - Shared Service. Check-in at Hotel Lago Grey.

This 3 hour boat excursion takes us to Grey Glacier, the largest in Torres del Paine National Park. Starting at Hotel Lago Grey, we will cruise up the lake towards the glacier, which reaches 30m in height and 6km in width. Pieces of ice - both large and small - regularly break off from the front of the glacier, falling into the water with a crack and a splash, and floating away across the lake as fluorescent blue icebergs. We will pass as close as possible in front of the glacier for a close-up view of the majestic sight before returning to the hotel.

Transfer Torres del Paine - Puerto Natales - Private Service Guide included.

Martin Gusinde (2 Nights)

Standard Room with Breakfast included

Day free to explore the area on your own.

Transfer Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas Airport - Private Service Guide NOT included

Flight Punta Arenas/Santiago

Transfer Santiago Airport - Santiago Hotel - Private Service Guide included.

DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy (1 Night)

Standard Room with Breakfast included

Transfer to the airport for the flight back home.