Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll meet up with a Globus representative in Santiago for orientation. Your Tour Director joins you starting on Day 5, so you have some time to settle in and get your bearings before the main group activities begin.
- Day 2
Santiago to Easter Island
You're flying out to Easter Island, which sits about 2,200 miles off Chile's coast. It's one of the most remote spots you can visit, famous for its over 400 moai statues and mysterious archaeological sites that researchers still puzzle over today.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Santiago to Easter Island
Landmarks/POIs Easter Island - Day 3
Easter Island
This morning you'll take a private guided tour through Easter Island's major archaeological sites. You'll check out Ahu Vaihu with its eight ruined statues, head to Rano Raraku quarry where 394 partially-carved moai sit scattered around, see the restored 15 statues at Ahu Tongariki, and finish at Anakena Beach where legend says the first king arrived.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Ahu Vaihu
- Visit to Ahu Akahanga (burial site of first king)
- Rano Raraku quarry exploration with 394 moai in various stages of completion
- Visit to Ahu Tongariki (15 restored moai)
- Visit to Ahu Te Pito Kura (largest moai ever transported)
- Visit to Anakena Beach
Landmarks/POIs Ahu Vaihu Ahu Akahanga Rano Raraku Ahu Tongariki Ahu Te Pito Kura Anakena Beach - Day 4
Easter Island
You'll continue exploring with visits to Rano Kau Volcano and its freshwater lake, then move on to Oratorio's ceremonial village with its restored ancient houses. After that, you'll check out Ana Kai Tagata's rock-carved cave, see the central island moai at Ahu Akivi, and finish at Puna Pau quarry where craftspeople carved the red stone topknots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Rano Kau Volcano
- Visit to ceremonial village of Ororio with ancient Ahu remains
- Visit to Ana Kai Tagata cave with wall paintings
- Visit to Ahu Akivi (seven restored moai)
- Visit to Puna Pau topknot quarry
Landmarks/POIs Rano Kau Volcano Ororio Ana Kai Tagata Ahu Akivi Puna Pau - Day 5
Easter Island to Santiago
You're heading back to Santiago on a return flight. When you land, your Tour Director will be there to meet you and you'll settle into the next part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Easter Island to Santiago
- Day 6
Santiago
Today is yours to spend however you like in Santiago. You can walk through the vibrant neighborhoods, visit art galleries or museums, shop around, or try some local restaurants. If you want more structure, optional activities include checking out the Central Market for traditional Chilean food or hiking through nearby hillsides.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Browse Central Market for traditional Chilean cuisine
- Hike through surrounding hillsides
- Explore art galleries and museums
- Shop in local stores
- Explore Barrio Bellavista neighborhood
Landmarks/POIs Central Market Barrio Bellavista - Day 7
Santiago
On this guided city tour, you'll see Santiago's mix of old and new. The itinerary includes the Government Palace, Plaza de Armas, and the Cathedral. You'll grab lunch at a local restaurant, then head to La Vega Central Market with its 2,000+ vendors. Later you'll try a traditional terremoto cocktail at a local pub, and finish up on Cerro San Cristobal for city and Andes views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour with Local Guide
- Visit to Government Palace
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Santa Lucia Hill
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit to La Vega Central Market with local food discovery
- Terremoto cocktail at local pub
- Visit to Cerro San Cristobal for views of Santiago and Andes
Landmarks/POIs Government Palace Plaza de Armas Cathedral Santa Lucia Hill La Vega Central Market Cerro San Cristobal - Day 8
Santiago to Puerto Natales
You're flying to Punta Arenas on the Strait of Magellan, then taking a scenic drive through the Patagonian steppe toward Puerto Natales. Along the way, keep your eyes open for guanacos, condors, foxes, chinchillas, and if you're lucky, pumas. Dinner's included at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas
- Scenic drive through Patagonian steppe to Puerto Natales
Landmarks/POIs Punta Arenas Strait of Magellan Patagonian Steppe - Day 9
Torres del Paine
You'll start at Milodon Cave where prehistoric fossils from 14,000 years ago have been discovered, including saber-toothed tigers and giant sloths. Then you're heading into Torres del Paine National Park for a guided hike through this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where you can see waterfalls, glaciers, lakes, and wildlife. The day ends with a traditional BBQ dinner using fresh ingredients from the hotel's garden.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional BBQ with fresh ingredients from onsite garden)
Included Activities
- Visit to Milódon Cave with prehistoric fossils
- Guided hike in Torres del Paine National Park
- Visit to Los Cuernos
- Visit to Lago Pehoe
- Visit to Salto Grande
- Visit to Lago Grey with Grey Glacier and icebergs
- Traditional BBQ dinner with fresh hotel garden ingredients
Landmarks/POIs Milódon Cave Torres del Paine National Park Los Cuernos Lago Pehoe Salto Grande Lago Grey Grey Glacier - Day 10
Torres del Paine
You'll spend the full day in Torres del Paine taking in the dramatic landscapes. You'll see Los Cuernos with its jagged granite peaks, check out the spectacular Salto Grande waterfall, and walk around Laguna Azul where guanacos and condors often show up. The day wraps up at Cascada Paine, a beautiful waterfall surrounded by rugged terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day exploration of Torres del Paine National Park
- View Los Cuernos (jagged granite peaks)
- View Salto Grande waterfall
- Visit to Laguna Azul wildlife viewing area
- Visit to Cascada Paine waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Los Cuernos Salto Grande Laguna Azul Cascada Paine - Day 11
Torres del Paine to El Calafate
You're starting with an easy guided hike to Laguna Ines to look for birds and wildlife. After that, you'll head to El Calafate, Argentina, crossing the border while passing through beautiful Patagonian landscapes. El Calafate is your gateway to Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Easy guided hike to Laguna Ines
- Transfer to El Calafate, Argentina
Landmarks/POIs Laguna Ines Los Glaciares National Park Lake Argentino - Day 12
El Calafate
Today features the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Los Glaciares National Park. You'll walk along catwalks for close-up glacier views and hopefully see ice calving break off and crash into the water below, though it's never guaranteed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Perito Moreno Glacier with catwalk views
- Glacier viewing with ice calving observation opportunity
Landmarks/POIs Perito Moreno Glacier Los Glaciares National Park - Day 13
El Calafate
Your morning is free to explore El Calafate at your own pace. You can walk along Lake Argentina's shores, browse local shops, or eat at restaurants. In the afternoon, head to the Glaciarium to learn how glaciers form and grow, then cool off at the GlacioBar with a frosty drink. Later you'll experience traditional Patagonian ranch life at a historic estancia with gauchos, sheep-shearing, and a sunset BBQ dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional BBQ dinner with sunset views)
Included Activities
- Morning leisure time in El Calafate
- Visit to Glaciarium: Patagonia Ice Museum
- Visit to GlacioBar (first ice bar in Argentina)
- Evening at Estancia Nibepo Aike historic ranch
- Traditional BBQ dinner at estancia with sunset views
Optional Activities
- Walk the shores of Lake Argentina
- Visit quaint shops
- Dine at local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Lake Argentino Glaciarium: Patagonia Ice Museum GlacioBar Estancia Nibepo Aike - Day 14
El Calafate to Ushuaia
You're flying to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. After arriving, you'll cruise the Beagle Channel with Andes views and watch for sea lions, albatrosses, and skuas. You'll also stop at Martillo Island to see a colony of Magellanic penguins in their natural habitat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Ushuaia
- Cruise along Beagle Channel with Andes Mountain views
- Wildlife watching on Beagle Channel (sea lions, albatrosses, skuas)
- Visit to Martillo Island for Magellanic penguin colony viewing
Landmarks/POIs Ushuaia Beagle Channel Martillo Island Andes Mountains - Day 15
Ushuaia
You'll explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, the world's southernmost national park, on a guided hike with a naturalist expert. You'll visit Bahia Lapataia, Lago Roca, and Bahia Ensenada while learning about the park's ecosystems and spotting around 50 bird species plus wildlife like red foxes, muskrats, and guanacos.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Tierra del Fuego National Park with expert naturalist
- Visit to Bahia Lapataia
- Visit to Lago Roca
- Visit to Bahia Ensenada
- Wildlife and bird species viewing
Landmarks/POIs Tierra del Fuego National Park Bahia Lapataia Lago Roca Bahia Ensenada - Day 16
Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
You're flying to Buenos Aires, often called the Paris of South America and Argentina's capital. Known for its food, shopping, and architecture with a Latin character, the city won't disappoint. Tonight you'll attend an Argentine dinner party with local specialties and regional wines, and you'll even get a lesson on folding empanadas the traditional way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Five-course Argentine dinner including steak and local specialties, paired with regional wines; includes empanada-making class)
Included Activities
- Flight to Buenos Aires
- Five-course Argentine dinner with local specialties and wine pairing
- Empanada-making class with folding technique instruction
Landmarks/POIs Buenos Aires - Day 17
Buenos Aires
You'll start with a guided city tour in colorful La Boca, checking out its port history, then move to San Telmo's colonial architecture and artist spaces. You'll see La Casa Rosada and the Metropolitan Cathedral at Plaza de Mayo, view the ornate Teatro Colón opera house, and visit the historic Recoleta Cemetery. After some free time, you'll learn tango from professional dancers at a local tango house, watch an authentic tango show, and enjoy a farewell dinner of Argentine steak and regional specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at tango house with Argentine steak and specialties and wine)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of La Boca district
- Visit to San Telmo with late-colonial buildings
- Visit to Plaza de Mayo
- View of La Casa Rosada (President's Pink House)
- Visit to Metropolitan Cathedral
- Drive past Teatro Colón opera house
- Visit to Recoleta Cemetery
- Tango dance lesson from professional dancers
- Tango Show
- Farewell dinner with Argentine steak and specialties at tango house
Optional Activities
- Afternoon leisure exploration of Buenos Aires
Landmarks/POIs La Boca San Telmo Plaza de Mayo La Casa Rosada Metropolitan Cathedral Teatro Colón Recoleta Cemetery - Day 18
Buenos Aires
Your tour wraps up this morning with breakfast. It's time to head home after an incredible journey through South America.
- Meals
- Breakfast
