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Enjoy our tour to visit the best of Chile and Peru. The tour starts in Santiago, to visit the commercial and financial heart of Chile, and from there visit the Colchagua Valley, the Maipo Canyon and vineyards and wineries in the area. We visit Viña del Mar and Valparaiso, to learn more about Pablo Neruda, the famous poet. Then, we fly to Patagonia to enjoy one of the highlights in the area: the incredible Torres del Paine National Park. Then, we visit San Pedro de Atacama in the north, to enjoy the incredible Atacama Desert. We visit the Moon and Mars Valley, the Tatyo Geysers and Puritama hot Springs. Then, we fly to Lima, to discover the capital city of Peru, and the Larco Museum with more than 45.000 pieces of the ancient Inca empire. We continue to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas, and from there visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the new seven wonders of the world and UNESCO World Heritage.
Are you ready to visit the best of Chile and Peru?
Arrival to Santiago Merino Airport, in Santiago de Chile. The Chilean capital has become a good choice for international business travelers, developing a reputation as a calm and clean city with a good quality of life. Its one of the most important and populated cities in South America. Most government activities take place in Santiago’s downtown area, which is home to La Moneda (the presidential palace), Plaza de Armas, and the Judicial and Executive Branches. There are also many museums and shopping malls.Districts such as Providencia, Bellavista, Las Condes, and Vitacura offer a dazzling array of businesses, shops, and restaurants as well as a bustling nightlife.
Santiago is also located near many attractions such as the beach house of poet Pablo Neruda, Isla Negra, ski resorts located around 60 km from the city, spots in the Andean foothills like Cajón del Maipo, the port of ValparaÃso, which is about an hour from Santiago, and Viña del Mar and other summer resorts on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Options for enjoying the mountains and sea are always right at your fingertips in Santiago. After arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in. Free time for to rest, or may be if youre interested, you can book any of the optional activities below
After breakfast, in the morning, our guide will be waiting for us for our first visit. We will enjoy a city tour to discover one of the most modern capitals of South America.
Santiago is a cosmopolitan and vibrant capital that perfectly combines tradition and modernity. The tour will allow you to know the origins of the city and emblematic places like the Cathedral, the Post Office, the Plaza de Armas, and the famous Palacio de la Moneda, the house of the Chilean government. You will discover the traditional neighborhoods of the historic center. We visit Santa LucÃa hill, called Huelén by the natives, a real urban oasis in the heart of the center. Learn more about the history of Chile and enjoy privileged views of the capital and the mountains surrounding the city. The second part of the tour will take you to the east, to see the financial area of Santiago, and watch modern buildings. Duration is around 4 hours. Return to the hotel and free time.
Please note, there are many optional activities available for the afternoon. Check options below
After breakfast, our guide will be waiting for you to start our visit to Viña del Mar and Valparaiso, in the direction to Chiles coast. We drive through the country's main wine-producing areas, so we can admire the vineyard-covered landscapes along the way which is fascinating. We will stop to take some great photos of this important area. Again in the route we will continue to the coastal road known as the Camino de la Pólvora, arriving at ValparaÃso, considered the cultural capital of Chile and full of colors and unique views of the pier and the city over the hill. We will visit the Muelle Prat, a historic dock filled with dozens of colorful boats.
From Plaza Sotomayor, the main gateway to ValparaÃso from the sea, you'll immerse yourself in the old quarter, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Place.We will visit the House-Museum of Pablo Neruda, called as La Sebastiana. You’ll then reach Paseo 21 de Mayo, a natural viewpoint at the bottom of the ArtillerÃa Hill, where you’ll be able to take in a panoramic view of ValparaÃso’s view from the blue sea to the city and the surrounding mountains. Our next step is the visit to the city of Viña del Mar, whose name in Spanish means “Vineyard of the Sea”. The coastal town is also often called the Garden City, and you’ll soon see why when you visit sights such as the iconic Flower Clock on the side of Castle Hill. Free time for lunch and then, some free time to enjoy the beach, after return to your hotel in Santiago de Chile.
After breakfast, free time to enjoy the city until your transfer to the airport. If you leave the city in the afternoon or evening, you can choose any of our optional activities you can see below.
Goodbye Santiago!
Arrival at the Puerto Natales bus station or Punta Arenas Airport, followed by a transfer to your hotel in Puerto Natales. This charming city is situated at the opening of the Ultima Esperanza Sound, providing a perfect gateway to explore stunning destinations like Torres del Paine National Park and the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers. After check-in, you’ll have free time to stroll around the city or simply relax and prepare for the adventures ahead.
After breakfast, get ready for one of the best excursions Patagonia has to offer – a visit to Torres del Paine National Park!
We’ll begin by picking up all passengers from their accommodations at around 8:00 am, ready to capture the first stunning photos of the day.
Our first stop is Milodon’s Cave, where the remains of a prehistoric animal were discovered in 1895. Today, you’ll find a replica of this ancient mammal, along with fascinating information about the glaciological processes that shaped the cave.
Next, we head to Cerro Castillo, where you’ll enjoy a short break to grab a snack, sip some coffee, or browse the souvenir shops.
Then, it’s on to the breathtaking landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park! Highlights include the Sarmiento Lake Lookout, views of the Paine Towers, Paine’s Horns, and Almirante Nieto Hill. Keep an eye out for the local wildlife – you’re likely to spot guanacos, lesser rhea, and condors. The park is also home to foxes, hares, and the elusive mountain lion, also known as the “lion of America.”
Within the park, you’ll encounter the striking turquoise lakes of Pehoé and Nordenskjold, as well as scenic waterfalls and ice-covered mountains. A short 15-minute walk will bring you close to the impressive Salto Grande Waterfall.
After lunch, we’ll continue with a walk along the shores of Grey Lake, where you can admire floating icebergs and, in the distance, the mighty Grey Glacier. Depending on the group’s preferences, we’ll either return via the same route or take a new road before dropping you off at your accommodation. Free time and overnight.
After breakfast, the day is yours to enjoy. Feel free to explore or select from a variety of optional activities listed below.
Enjoy your final breakfast in Puerto Natales, followed by some free time before your transfer to the bus station or Punta Arenas Airport to continue your journey.
Tip: Don’t miss out on adding a Cruise Expedition aboard the Skorpios III! This unforgettable adventure will take you through southern glaciers and fjords in Chilean Patagonia.
Arrival to Calama Airport or San Pedro bus station and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. During the way you will see amazing colorful landscapes, passing through the Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Chain). Arrival to San Pedro and transfer to your hotel for check in. Free time. But, if you arrived early, you can choose from any of the following options which are great to start visiting the incredible north of Chile.
After breakfast and early in the morning, we will start one of the most amazing excursions in the area, to enjoy unique landscapes. We leave for the Highland Miñique and 
After lunch, we will continiue our tour, to arrive to the Atacama Salt Flat located in the Los Flamencos National Reserve. This is the largest salt deposit in Chile, and one of the most importants in South America. It was formed into a depression with no water outlet. In Chaxa Lagoon, we have an abundance of bird species, especially the well known flamingos which are a real attraction. After many additional photos and some free time to enjoy the landscape, we return to San Pedro de Atacama to rest and go to bed early. Next day is one of the largest, starting very early in the morning.
Free time and overnight in San Pedro.
Wake up eary in the morning, for a quick breakfast and be ready around 4 am to start an incredible unique experience in the chilean north. It`s the visit to Tatyo Geysers. We have aproximetely 3 hours to arrive to the area, so arrival to the geysers would be around 7 am in the morning. We arrange a picnic breakfast there. Our guide will lead our trip to discover this geothermal field and see the incredible tatyo geysers and pools of boiling water and mud. We will have free time there to enjoy this unique place on earth.
On the way back we make a stop to visit the small shelters village of Machuca, the attractive of this place are some interesting local meals, like the home made empanadas, sopaipillas, skewers, coffee, tea or coca tea. Then, we will go to the Puritama Hot Springs. Once there, we can enjoy these warms waters that emanate from beneath the rocks and surrounding vegetation. Free time to enjoy the hot springs until return to our hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
After breakfast, free time to enjoy San Pedro until your transfer to Calama Airport or San Pedro bus station. If you have some free time in the day, because you leave in the afternoon or evening, you can add any of our optional activities you can find below.
Good bye Atacama!
Welcome to Lima and Peru! Upon your arrival at the international airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy some free time to explore the city on your own or choose from the optional activities listed below.
After breakfast, we will explore both the modern and colonial areas of Lima, known as the City of the Kings. Our tour begins in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, where you’ll get a panoramic view of the impressive Huaca Huallamarca.
Next, we’ll head to the Historical Center to visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the remains of our patron saints, San MartÃn de Porres and Santa Rosa de Lima, are interred.
We will then continue to the Plaza Mayor, surrounded by the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipality, and the Cathedral. To cap off the tour, we’ll enjoy a tasting of the classic Pisco Sour! Afterward, we’ll visit the Larco Museum, which boasts a remarkable private collection of Treasures of Ancient Peru. Discover over 5,000 years of history through more than 45,000 pieces—truly amazing! Following the museum visit, you’ll return to the hotel for some free time. You can also choose from the optional activities listed below.
After breakfast, you’ll have free time until your transfer to the airport. If you have extra time, check out our optional activities below to make the most of your visit today.
Goodbye, Lima!
For information on traveling to Machu Picchu from Lima, check out the useful information here!
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel in Cusco. If you arrive in the morning, enjoy some free time to rest. In the afternoon, we’ll embark on a half-day tour of the incredible city of Cusco. We’ll explore notable sites, including the Korikancha Temple, the local Cathedral, and the ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Kenko, and Puca-Pucará.
This visit offers a glimpse into the imperial city, a vibrant blend of Andean and Spanish cultures. Our tour begins at the Koricancha Temple, an ancient Inca palace and main center for Sun God worship. Be prepared for fantastic photo opportunities! Next, we’ll visit the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. We’ll make a stop at the Mirador San Cristóbal for a stunning view of the city before continuing to the Sacsayhuamán Fortress, a remarkable example of Inca military architecture that overlooks the city. We’ll then explore the archaeological sites of Kenko and enjoy panoramic views of the Puca-Pucara complex. Finally, we’ll visit the Inka’s Expression art workshop, where you can see artists working with silver, paint, and wood—an ideal way to understand Andean art.
Return to the hotel for some free time to relax. Overnight stay in Cusco.
After breakfast, we’ll continue our exploration of the area. We’ll start with a visit to Chinchero, a charming town known for its significant Inca archaeological site and beautiful traditional church. Enjoy some free time to soak in the unique atmosphere.
Next, we’ll head towards Ollantaytambo, stopping at the Racchi viewpoint for breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley. Afterward, enjoy some free time for lunch, where you can savor traditional dishes and perhaps try a pisco!
We’ll then continue to Ollantaytambo, renowned for its impressive architectural complex and historical significance. Known for its terraces, Ollantaytambo was a formidable fortress and temple. Finally, we’ll explore the town of Ollantaytambo, often called “the only living Inca city,” which showcases exemplary Inca urban planning with its stone streets that have been inhabited since the 12th century.
Overnight stay in the Sacred Valley.
After breakfast, prepare for one of Peru’s and South America’s most incredible experiences: a visit to Machu Picchu. Early in the morning, we’ll transfer you to the train station for your journey to Aguas Calientes. From there, you’ll ascend to Machu Picchu, where you’ll have the chance to explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll discover the citadel’s stunning corners and enjoy free time to explore on your own.
At the designated time, you’ll descend to Aguas Calientes and board the return train to Cusco, passing through Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival in Cusco, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, enjoy some free time until your transfer to the bus station or airport.
Goodbye, Cusco!
EASTER ISLAND EXTENSION PROGRAM
Enjoy one of the most incredible places you can visit in Chile.Easter Island is a World Heritage Site by Unesco and a unique island with pink sand beaches, incredible culture, volcanoes, and the amazing Moais.
DAY 1 – Welcome to Rapa Nui, welcome to Easter Island
DAY 2 – Enjoy Ahu Akahanga, Rano Raraku Ahu Tongariki, Ahu Te Pito Kura and Anakena Beach!
DAY 3 – Visit Ana Kai Tangata, Orongo, Ahu Akivi and the 7 moais!
DAY 4 – Good bye Easter Island!
This is a suggested program. We can make any change you need.
PUNO & TITICACA LAKE EXTENSION
Add this incredible 2-night extension program to your trip and visit Puno and Titicaca Lake!
DAY 1 – Arrival to Puno visiting Andahuaylillas, Racchi and Puca Pucara
DAY 2 – Visit to Uros and Taquile Islands in Titicaca Lake
DAY 3 – Good bye Puno!
