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If you want to focalize your trip in the Lakes District, you can take this tour to combine Santiago, the capital city, with a tour in Puerto Varas to visit the lakes district, and enjoy the amazing Skorpios II Cruise, the Chonos Route. In total, it´s a 11-night program, starting in Santiago, one of the most important cities in South America, where you will enjoy the modern architecture, exquisite gastronomy with local dishes, taste wines visiting wineries and vineyards in Colchagua Valley, and visit Viña del Mar and Valparaiso. Of course, if you´re interested in Pablo Neruda, there are many options to learn more about the poet and visit the famous houses. After Santiago, we will go to Patagonia to start our visit to the Lakes District, a place full of national parks with beautiful landscapes, with blue lakes, green forest and incredible mountains and volcanoes. Puerto Varas is the city from where we will make these visits, and chosee some adventure activities if you want. After that, we will embark in the Skorpios II Cruise, to enjoy the Chonos Route, and navigate channels and fjords of Patagonia, visiting Chiloe Island, San Rafael Glaciers and other interesting points along the journey.
Take a look to our day by day itinerary and note that Skorpios II has fixed departures, so changes could be necessary. But it´s not a problem, we´re here to help you.
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!
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Please Note: The program and schedules may vary due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Debarkation times and duration will depend on the captain’s authorization, considering safety and ice conditions. Schedules for thematic talks and other onboard activities will be announced by our guides.
Goodbye, incredible Skorpios II Cruise!
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA EXTENSION
Are you ready to enjoy one of the most fascinating places on earth? You can add a 3-night extension and visit this incredible place in the chilean north!
DAY 1 – San Pedro de Atacama. Welcome!
DAY 2 – Toconao, Highland Lagoons and Atacama Salt Flat!
DAY 3 – Visit Tatyo Geysers and Puritama Hot Springs
DAY 4 – Good bye Atacama Desert!
It`s just a suggested program, we can make any change you need.
PUERTO NATALES EXTENSION
Enjoy one of the must-see in Patagonia, visiting Puerto Natales. Yes, from there you can visit the unique Torres del Paine National Park and enjoy other glaciers in the area.
DAY 1 – Arrival to Puerto Natales!
DAY 2 – Visiting Torres del Paine National Park
DAY 3 – Enjoy a full day boat navigation to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers!
DAY 4 – Good bye Puerto Natales…
It`s just a suggested program, we can add or delete nights, and modify activities. If you`re looking for trekkings or a more active program based in trekkings in Torres del Paine, please ask for our 304 tour: Torres del Paine Basic Program.
