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A wonderful 9-night program to enjoy the best of Chile, visiting the capital city, one of the most modern metropolis in South America. From Santiago, you can visit wineries and vineyards in the area of Maipo and Colchagua Valleys, enjoy adventure activities, take cultural visits, know more about Pablo Neruda, visit the cities of Viña del Mar and Valparaiso, and more… Then, we will visit San Pedro de Atacama, in the chilean north, to discover one fo the most incredible destinations: Atacama desert, with the tatyo geysers, mars and moon valley, puritama hot springs, and incredible landscapes. Finally, we will visit Easter Island, a completely different destination located 3000 km from chilean coast, with a unique culture and incredible Moais.
This is a 9-night program, but depending flight timmings, we can extend to an extra night. Are you ready to enjoy our 353 tour?
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 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!
Arrival at Rapa Nui on Easter Island, one of Chile’s most breathtaking destinations. Being in Polynesia, you’ll be welcomed with a traditional flower necklace. Easter Island is renowned worldwide for its Moai—unique, giant stone sculptures. After you are greeted at the airport, you’ll transfer to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax, explore the island at your own pace, or choose from a range of optional activities. Check out our options below!
After breakfast, embark on a full-day exploration of the remarkable Easter Island. Our tour will take you to Ahu Akahanga, Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, Ahu Te Pito Kura, and Anakena.
Discover five distinct and fascinating archaeological sites across the island. First, we’ll visit Ahu Akahanga, Rano Raraku, and Ahu Tongariki, three key sites in Rapa
Nui culture located in the southern part of the island. Enjoy a box lunch before we continue to our next destination. Next, we’ll visit Te Pito Kura via the island’s internal highway. This site, known as the “navel of the world,” features a platform with an intact Moai. Then, head to the famous Anakena Beach, one of Easter Island’s most historically
significant beaches, where you’ll find two Ahus and their respective Moais. Take plenty of photos and soak in the unique landscape. Return to Rapa Nui for the evening and overnight accommodation.
After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll embark on two half-day tours. Our first stop will be Rano Kau, an impressive freshwater crater and one of the island’s main volcanoes, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the crater itself—nature’s spectacular show! Next, visit the Orongo ceremonial village, a significant cultural site, followed by Vinapu, an important ceremonial center on Easter Island.
Return to Rapa Nui and enjoy some free time for lunch. In the afternoon, continue exploring the island with visits to three more archaeological sites. First, explore Ana Te Pahu, a large underground cave located in the Roiho area, known for its extensive tunnels. Next, visit Ahu Akivi, renowned for its majestic views and seven restored statues. Don’t forget your camera! Finally, we’ll head to the Puna Pau quarry, the crater of an ancient volcano located 15 kilometers north of Hanga Roa, near Ahu Akivi. Return to your hotel in Rapa Nui for the night.
After breakfast, enjoy some free time before transferring to the airport. If your flight is in the afternoon, you might consider adding an optional activity to make the most of your morning. Check out our list of optional activities below.
Goodbye, Easter Island!
MENDOZA EXTENSION PROGRAM
Enjoy Mendoza in the wine country, to taste the unique argentinian wine: the malbec. Visit the incredible Andes chain with the highest peak in America, the amazing Aconcagua Mount, and be ready to see unique landscapes and enjoy adventure activities:
DAY 1 – Arrival to Mendoza, gate to the wine country
DAY 2 – City Tour with visits to vineyards and wineries in the area of Lujan de Cuyo
DAY 3 – Excursion to the incredible High Andes, approach the unique Aconcagua Mount!
DAY 4 – Good bye Mendoza!
TORRES DEL PAINE EXTENSION
Add this 3-night basic program to enjoy different activities in Torres del Paine National Park, one of the highlights in Patagonia!
DAY 1 – Arrival to Torres del Paine
DAY 2 – Choose from many adventure activities. We have great trekkings!
DAY 3 – Choose more adventure activities like trekkings or horseback riding
DAY 4 – Good bye Torres del Paine!
This program is focused in moderated to hard activities, full day trekkings and horseback ridings. If you`re looking something more traditional or soft adventure, take a look to our 303 Puerto Natales Basic Progrm
