After a visit to the civic center of Santiago and then district Bellavista, the journey begins to San Pedro de Atacama, in the middle of the most arid desert of the world, to know the valley of the Moon, the altiplano lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques, Socaire and the Geysers of the Tatio, to continue until Puerto Montt and to make a tour at the typical fish market Angelmó, then to arrive to Puerto Varas, in the heart of the area of Lagos and Volcanos, to know Frutillar, Ensenada, the Saltos del Petrohué until arriving to the lake Todos Los Santos, and then discover the magic of Chiloé, from the crossing of the Chacao Canal to Castro. To continue the circuit we arrive to the city of Puerto Natales, from where we will travel, the Balmaceda glacier, the Milodon Cave, and of course the star of the region, the Torres del Paine National Park, World Biosphere Reserve, and its main attractions.
Day 1 Santiago ( -- )
Meet & Great in Santiago Airport
Upon arrival, meet and greet and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon tour around Santiago, visiting the most important attractions of the city, including a walking tour downtown visiting the “Plaza de Armas” (main square), the Cathedral, Ahumada Boulevard and “La Moneda” (Government Palace) from outside. Then, by vehicle, visit the main avenues of old Santiago, crossing the bohemian Bellavista neighborhood and drive up San Cristobal hill for a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the Andes. After this, continue to the modern part of Santiago, including its chic neighborhoods, shopping and financial centers. Return to your hotel.
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Day 2 Santiago – Calama – San Pedro de Atacama ( B )
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport to board the flight to Calama.
Meet and greet and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama through the Domeyko and the salty mountain range. In the afternoon, visit the salty mountain range, the Marte Valley (also called Death Valley) and the Moon Valley to admire the spectacular sunset reflected on this wonderful landscape – nature’s own light show. Return to your hotel.
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Day 3 San Pedro de Atacama ( B/L )
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today, make a 350 kilometers trip, visiting the town of Toconao and Socaire, and the Chaxa lagoon in the Atacama Salt Flat, habitat for pink flamingos. Continue towards the Altiplanic lagoons Meñiques and Miscanti, located at 4.500 meters above sea level (14.850 feet above sea level). This area is a part of the Flamingos National Reserve. These lagoons are surrounded by impressive volcanoes that were formed when the Andes Mountain Range rose from the sea through millions of years of evolution. Lunch included in a local restaurant
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Day 4 San Pedro de Atacama (B)
Early departure from your hotel (approx. 04:00 AM) to the Tatio geysers. Breakfast box at the geysers before a gentle guided walk around the geothermal field with observation of the natural phenomenon of the steam columns which are viewed at their best as the sun rises over the Andes. Return to San Pedro de Atacama with spectacular views of the Torcopuri y Sairecabur volcanoes. Upon arrival in San Pedro de Atacama, time for lunch and possibility to visit the market.
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Day 5 San Pedro de Atacama–Calama–Santiago–Puerto Montt–Puerto Varas ( B )
Breakfast at the hotel.
At agreed time transfer to Calama airport to board your flight back to Santiago for connection with flight to Puerto Montt .
Meet and greet in Puerto Montt airport and transfer to your hotel located in Puerto Varas area.
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Day 6 Puerto Varas–Frutillar–Petrohue–Puerto Varas ( B )
Breakfast at the hotel.
At agreed time departure to Frutillar , beautiful small town of Llanquihue located on the shores of Llanquihue Lake for a visit . We will continue for a visit to Petrohuè rivers falls and Todos los Santos Lake. Return to your hotel.
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Day 7 Puerto Varas–Isla de Chiloé –Puerto Varas ( B )
Breakfast at the hotel
The tour starts out from Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt heading to Pargua, a small Chilean village in the Calbuco district, located on the northern bank of the Chacao canal and where the so-called “orderly coast” of Chile ends, giving way to the archipelagos. After crossing the Chacao Canal visitors reach the Isla Grande (Greater Island) of Chiloe. The route continues towards the interior coast to visit Quemchi, where one of the 16 wooden churches of the Chiloe Archipelago that have been declared UNESCO Heritage Sites lies. The area’s architecture, the church and the impressive 500 meter (1,640 ft.) bridge joining Aucar isle with the Island of Chiloe are a must see visit. The tour continues to Colo with its famed church, one of the most rustic among the UNESCO Heritage Site churches. A visit to Tenaun follows, that offers a unique assortment of houses, some built in a neo-colonial style with German influence and others covered over with larch tiles. One of the most colorful churches of the island is found here, named Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio, declared a National Monument. The trip ends in Dalcahue, where the Plaza de Armas square, the local church and palafitte market are visited.
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Day 8 Puerto Varas–Puerto Montt–Punta Arenas–Puerto Natales ( B )
Breakfast at the hotel , and transfer to the airport to board the flight to Punta Arenas.
Upon arrival, meet with our guide at the airport , who will assist you in connecting with the regular bus to Puerto Natales. Arrival in Puerto Natales, meet and greet and transfer to the selected hotel.
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Day 9 Puerto Natales ( B/L )
Breakfast at the hotel ,
Full day excursion to the Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers with lunch included. Early in the morning, sail from Puerto Natales, visiting the beautiful Ultima Esperanza Fjord. After a 3-hour navigation, arrive to the thousand-year-old glacier of Mount Balmaceda, habitat of cormorants and sea lions. At the end of the fjord, disembark and walk approximately 1 kilometer (3/4 mile) on a path through the middle of a wonderful native forest to the foot of the Serrano Glacier and from there, admire this huge natural wonder. In the afternoon, return to Puerto Natales.
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Day 10 Puerto Natales–Torres del Paine–Puerto Natales ( B/L )
Breakfast at the hotel
Full day excursion with lunch included, visiting Torres del Paine National Park. Departure from Puerto Natales, the first place to visit is the Milodón Cave. Continue through steppes and Patagonia scrub, full of abundant wildlife and herds of sheep, up to Torres del Paine National Park declared world heritage by UNESCO. In the park, a large variety of native fauna, especially large herds of guanacos can be observed. Visit the Salto Grande of the Pehoe River, with the impressive mountain massif of Torres del Paine in the background. Then visit Lake Pehoe, Lake Grey, from where you will see the Grey Glacier in the distance. Return to Puerto Natales.
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Day 11 Puerto Natales–Punta Arenas–Santiago ( B )
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the bus station and take the regular bus to Punta Arenas airport to board the flight to Santiago. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 12 Santiago ( B )
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to your next destination.
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