Santiago - Viña del Mar - Valparaíso - Santiago
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, journey to Chile’s stunning Pacific coastline to discover two of the country’s most iconic destinations: Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, located approximately one and a half hours from Santiago. En route, travel through the renowned Casablanca Valley, internationally acclaimed for its premium vineyards and cool-climate wines. For private services, an optional wine tasting experience may be arranged at one of the valley’s prestigious wineries. The excursion begins in Viña del Mar, affectionately known as the “Garden City,” famous for its elegant avenues, beautiful parks, golden beaches, and sophisticated coastal atmosphere. Among its most recognizable landmarks is the iconic Flower Clock, one of the city’s most photographed attractions. The journey continues to the colourful port city of Valparaíso, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its extraordinary urban landscape, rich maritime history, and vibrant artistic spirit. Built across a series of steep hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the city captivates visitors with its colourful houses, street art, scenic funiculars, and breathtaking viewpoints. The visit includes entrance to La Sebastiana, one of the former residences of Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda. Perched above the city, the house offers spectacular panoramic views of the bay while providing fascinating insight into the poet’s life and creative universe. Return to Santiago in the afternoon. Overnight at the selected hotel.
Santiago - Calama - San Pedro de Atacama
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Santiago Airport for the flight to Calama. Upon arrival, continue by road to San Pedro de Atacama, crossing the dramatic landscapes of the Domeyko Mountain Range and the Cordillera de la Sal. In the late afternoon, venture into the heart of the Atacama Desert, the driest desert on Earth, to discover two of its most extraordinary natural wonders: Moon Valley and Death Valley. Nestled within the Cordillera de la Sal, Moon Valley presents a surreal landscape sculpted by wind, salt, and time. Its striking geological formations, vast dunes, and mineral-rich terrain create an environment so unique that it evokes the surface of another planet. Nearby, Death Valley reveals a dramatic landscape shaped by centuries of erosion. Characterized by rugged rock formations and reddish tones often compared to the landscapes of Mars, it offers one of the most spectacular sunset settings in northern Chile. As the sun descends behind the Andes, the surrounding mountains are illuminated by an ever-changing palette of colours. Return to San Pedro de Atacama. Overnight at the selected hotel.
San Pedro de Atacama - Calama - Santiago
Very early departure towards the high Andes to visit the impressive El Tatio Geysers, one of the world’s highest geothermal fields, located at 4,321 meters above sea level. Arriving at dawn, witness the spectacular natural phenomenon created by the contrast between the freezing mountain temperatures and the geothermal activity beneath the earth’s surface. Steam columns rise dramatically from boiling pools, creating one of the most memorable sights in the Atacama region.
Following a guided exploration of the geothermal field, breakfast will be served outdoors amidst the breathtaking Andean landscape. A short walk provides opportunities to observe native wildlife such as vicuñas, as well as the unique vegetation adapted to these extreme high-altitude environments. On the return journey, a stop is made at the Machuca Wetland, where flamingos, ducks, llamas, and vicuñas can often be spotted in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, transfer to Calama Airport for the flight to Santiago. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the selected hotel.
Santiago - Puerto Natales
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport and flight to Puerto Natales. Reception upon arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the selected hotel.
Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine - Puerto Natales
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Puerto Natales for a guided excursion to Torres del Paine National Park, recently recognized as the Eighth Wonder of the World. This visit allows you to discover the main highlights of this natural reserve and its surroundings, including the Milodón Cave, Cerro Castillo, Laguna Amarga, and the lakes Sarmiento, Nordenskjöld, Pehoé, and Grey, where millennial ice formations can be observed. The excursion begins with a first stop at Milodón Cave, located 27 km from Puerto Natales, where we will enjoy an approximately 30-minute walk. Afterwards, following a drive of about 45 minutes, we visit Cerro Castillo, a legendary estancia that offers a journey back in time, evoking the early days of Patagonian colonization through an approximately 30-minute visit. After lunch inside the park, we head towards Lake Grey and Grey Glacier, part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, for a scenic walk through lenga forests. Return to Puerto Natales and overnight at the selected hotel.
Puerto Natales - Santiago
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Puerto Natales Airport. Flight to Santiago. Arrival at Santiago Airport, welcome and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the selected hotel.