CHILEAN SAMPLER TOUR – Santiago, Vina del Mar/ Valparaiso, Atacama Desert, Patagonia
CHILEAN SAMPLER TOUR – Santiago, Vina del Mar/ Valparaiso, Atacama Desert, Patagonia
On this Chilean adventure you will visit it all, from the beautiful wineries of the Maipo Valley to the rich history of Valparaiso on the coast. From here it’s northward towards the Bolivian border, where you will experience the indigenous cultures found in San Pedro de Atacama (located in the Atacama Desert) and a great array of adventure excursions.
The last leg of this trip will take you to the famous Torres del Paine National Park, located in southern Patagonia near the city of Punta Arenas and village of Puerto Natales. Here you will explore the mighty Towers of Paine, the Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers, Southern Patagonia Ice Cap, and some of the most picturesque landscapes in the world! Ready to immerse yourself into a whole new culture? Let Endless Turns plan your next adventure to Chile, today!
ITINERARY
DAY 1: SANTIAGO
Explore Santiago, Chile’s capital since colonial times. You will be taken on a city tour.
Arrive in Santiago
Transfer to hotel and check in
City tour
Rest, overnight at hotel
DAY 2: SANTIAGO
On day 2 you will have the morning free and then be taken on an afternoon excursion to a winery.
Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion to winery
Rest, overnight at hotel
DAY 3: VIÑA DEL MAR & VALPARAISO
You will be taken on an excursion to Viña del Mar & Valparaiso then return to Santiago.
Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion to Viña del Mar & Valparaiso
Flight to Santiago
Overnight at the hotel
DAY 4: SANTIAGO – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Fly to Atacama Desert then transfer to San Pedro village.
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to airport
Flight to Atacama Desert
Transfer to San Pedro Village
Check in and overnight at hotel
DAY 5: SAN PEDRO & SURROUNDINGS
Start with a morning archaeological tour followed by afternoon excursion to Valley of the Moon.
Breakfast at the hotel
Archaeological tour
Excursion to Valley of the Moon
Overnight in hotel
DAY 6: ATACAMA DESERT
You will be taken on an excursion to salt flats, Altiplanic lakes, and traditional village.
Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion to Salt Flats
Excursion to Altiplanic Lakes
Excursion to traditional vilage
Lunch during excursion
Overnight at the hotel
DAY 7: GEYSERS DEL TATIO – SANTIAGO
You will be taken on an early morning excursion to Tatio Geysers with breakfast.
Excursion to Tatio Geysers
Breakfast at the excursion
Flight to Santiago
Overnight at the hotel
DAY 8: SANTIAGO – PUNTA ARENAS – PUERTO NATALES
You will fly to Punta Arenas then travel to Puerto Natales
Breakfast at the hotel
Flight to Punta Arenas
Transportation to Puerto Natales
Overnight at the hotel
DAY 9: TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK
You will be taken on a guided trek in Torres del Paine National Park.
Breakfast at the hotel
Guided trek in Torres del Paine National Park;
Return to Puerto Natales
Overnight at the hotel
DAY 10: SERRANO & BALMACEDA GLACIERS
You will be taken on an excursion to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers then return to Puerto Natales.
Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Return to Puerto Natales.
Overnight at the hotel
DAY 11: PUERTO NATALES – PUNTA ARENAS – SANTIAGO
You will be flying back to Santiago.
Breakfast at the hotel
Transportation to airport
Santiago
Overnight at the hotel
DAY 12: SANTIAGO
Going home!
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to airport
Flight home
What's Included
- SANTIAGO
- 5 nights lodging with breakfast
- Ground transfers
- City tour
- Winery tour
- Vina del Mar and Valparaiso excursion
- ATACAMA DESERT
- Flights from Santiago to Atacama Desert
- 3 nights lodging with breakfast
- Ground transportation
- Archeological tour
- Valle of the Moon excursion
- Excursion to salt flats, Altiplanic lakes, and traditional village with lunch
- Tatio Geysers excursion with breakfast
- PATAGONIA
- Flights from Santiago to Patagonia
- 3 nights lodging in Puerto Natales with breakfast
- Ground transportation
- Day of hiking in Torres del Paine National Park
- Torres del Paine National Park entrance
- Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers excursion with lunch
What's Not Included
- International flights will be added on (airfare is based on specific departure city)
- Lunches & dinners
- Additional excursions or nights in Patagonia
- Trip extension to other destinations in Chile or South America
Please Note: Excursions, activities, additional lodging can be arranged