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Our 350 tour is great option to combine Santiago with the best of Patagonia. Yes, it`s a 9-night program to spend 3 nights in Santiago and enjoy the capital city of Chile, one of the most modern cities in South America, and from there know more about history of Pablo Neruda, or visit Viña del Mar and Valpaiso, and enjoy wineries and vineyards in the area of Maipo Canyon. Take a look to our day by day itinerary below and possible optionals. We`re ready to help you if you need to modify the program.
Enjoy Santiago and the best of Patagonia!
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 Puerto Montt Airport or Puerto Varas Pier
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Puerto Varas, the perfect starting point for exploring the beautiful Lakes District of Chile. You’ll have free time to relax, but if you’re feeling adventurous, you can opt for one of the many optional activities available (see options below).
After breakfast, we’ll embark on a full-day excursion to Frutillar, a charming city in the Los Lagos Region, located on the banks of Lake Llanquihue, the largest lake entirely within Chile. Frutillar, also known as the “City of Music,” was founded by Vicente Pérez Rosales in 1856, after German settlers arrived in the region. Explore the history of the area, including the efforts of Bernardo Philippi and President Manuel Montt, who played crucial roles in the German colonization of Southern Chile.
We’ll visit the local German Museum, where you’ll travel back in time through fascinating exhibits with your guide. Afterward, enjoy some free time to explore the town at your own pace. In the evening, return to your hotel in Puerto Varas for a free evening and overnight stay.
After breakfast, we’ll journey south, driving 130 kilometers to reach Pargua, where we’ll take a ferry across the Chacao Canal to the Isla Grande de Chiloé, Chile’s second-largest island. Our first stop will be Chacao, one of the island’s oldest villages, known for its colorful, picturesque architecture and historic church.
The Churches of Chiloé, made entirely of native timber, represent a unique architectural style and are a blend of European Jesuit influence and local traditions. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites, built to withstand the island’s humid climate, are a must-see.
Next, we’ll visit the town of Ancud, home to the Plaza de Armas, the Church, a vibrant crafts market, and the Fort San Antonio, a historic site with stunning views and fascinating stories of Chiloé’s myths and customs.
We’ll continue to Castro, the capital of Chiloé and Chile’s third-oldest city. Founded in 1576, Castro has a rich history, including surviving attacks by Dutch pirates and the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 1960. Here, we’ll visit the local church, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the famous Palafitos—wooden houses built on stilts over the water.
Our last stop will be Dalcahue, known for its traditional craft fair, where islanders bring their handmade goods for sale. We’ll also have time for lunch at a typical Chiloé restaurant before heading back to Puerto Varas in the evening for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, enjoy some free time in Puerto Varas before your transfer to the airport or local pier. If your departure is later in the day, take advantage of the optional activities available (see the list below).
Goodbye, Puerto Varas!
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.
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!
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.
