Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll arrive in Santiago and get picked up from the airport for transfer to your hotel. Later that evening, meet your Travel Director and the rest of the group at a welcome dinner to get everyone acquainted before the trip officially kicks off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Andes Mountains - Day 2
Valparaíso
Head down the coast to Valparaíso and walk through the UNESCO-protected historic center with a local guide who shows you around the church-filled hillsides and the city's unique amphitheatre-shaped layout. After lunch, you'll drive inland to Bodegas RE Winery in the Casablanca Valley for a private wine tasting. The rest of your evening is free to explore town or relax at your leisure.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valparaíso with Local Expert
- Private wine tasting at Bodegas RE Winery
Landmarks/POIs Valparaíso Casablanca Valley - Day 3
Calama - San Pedro de Atacama
Make your way to Santiago airport for a flight to Calama, then drive about 2 hours to San Pedro de Atacama. From there, head out on a guided tour through Moon Valley where the otherworldly landscape of dunes, caves, and caverns shows off the region's geological history and unusual rock formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Moon Valley
Landmarks/POIs Moon Valley Atacama Desert - Day 4
San Pedro de Atacama
Start before sunrise to visit El Tatio Geysers, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere at 14,170 feet/4,230 metres in the Andes. You'll see over 70 geysers shooting boiling water and steam into the early morning air, then have breakfast with that incredible backdrop. Afterward, soak in the natural hot springs at Puritama before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the shadows of the Andes at El Tatio Geysers, with temperatures ranging from -2°C to 24.5°C (28°F to 76°F))
Included Activities
- Guided visit to El Tatio Geysers
- Breakfast at El Tatio Geysers
- Visit to Puritama Hot Springs
Landmarks/POIs El Tatio Geysers Puritama Hot Springs Andes Mountains - Day 5
San Pedro de Atacama
Spend the day exploring the Atacama Salt Flats, the largest in Chile and one of Earth's driest places covering over 40,000 square miles. Look for Andean and James flamingos hanging out on the shores of Chaxa, Miscanti, and Minque Lagoons. Later, visit Toconao, a traditional colonial village built with volcanic rock, and browse the local handicraft stands where vendors sell alpaca textiles.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Atacama Salt Flats
- Visit to Toconao colonial village
Landmarks/POIs Atacama Salt Flats Chaxa Lagoon Miscanti Lagoon Minque Lagoon Toconao - Day 6
Santiago
Travel to the airport and fly back to Santiago. Have lunch at El Galeón restaurant in the Central Market, which is famous for its seafood and local atmosphere. Spend the afternoon walking through Plaza de Armas and checking out the cathedral, then stroll down the iconic Alameda avenue. Cross over the Mapocho River to reach Bellavista, the bohemian neighborhood, and climb up to San Cristóbal Hill for views of the city.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at El Galeón restaurant, located in the heart of the Central Market, Santiago's main market for fish and seafood)
Included Activities
- Lunch at El Galeón restaurant
- Visit to Plaza de Armas and Metropolitan Cathedral
- Visit to Bellavista district
- Visit to San Cristóbal Hill
Landmarks/POIs Central Market Plaza de Armas Metropolitan Cathedral Alameda Mapocho River Bellavista San Cristóbal Hill - Day 7
Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales
Fly to Punta Arenas and then drive north to Puerto Natales, a small port town that's the main jumping-off point for Torres del Paine National Park. You'll have time to rest when you arrive, then gather for dinner where the chef prepares typical Patagonian dishes known for their spiced meat and fresh seafood preparations.
- Meals
- Dinner (Typical Patagonian dishes featuring spiced meat and seafood)
Included Activities
- Dinner with Patagonian cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Punta Arenas Puerto Natales Torres del Paine National Park - Day 8
Puerto Natales
Grab breakfast early, then head out on a glacier cruise to see Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers up close. These ice formations show off Patagonia's raw, untamed character. After getting back, the rest of your day is completely open so you can explore Puerto Natales on your own or just take it easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Scenic breakfast)
Included Activities
- Scenic breakfast
- Balmaceda and Serrano Glacier Cruise
Landmarks/POIs Balmaceda Glacier Serrano Glacier - Day 9
Torres del Paine National Park
Join your Travel Director for a full excursion through Torres del Paine National Park, taking in the turquoise lagoons, glaciers, grasslands, and the three famous granite towers. In the afternoon, pick one activity: learn about the Patagonian cowboy lifestyle from local vaqueros, or visit Reserva Cerro Paine, the region's oldest organic gardens. Tonight there's a special local dining experience with high-quality cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience featuring exquisite local flavours of Torres Del Paine National Park from Hotel Las Torres, with fresh in-season ingredients grown on-site)
Included Activities
- Excursion of Torres del Paine National Park
Optional Activities
- Patagonian Ranch Cultural Experience - learn cowboy way of life with local vaqueros, including special clothing, saddles, horseshoe techniques, and yerba mate tea
- Immersive tour of Reserva Cerro Paine organic gardens using bio-intensive sustainable methods
Landmarks/POIs Torres del Paine National Park Reserva Cerro Paine - Day 10
Torres del Paine National Park
Spend the day sightseeing around Torres del Paine, watching for rare wildlife like guanacos and Andean condors soaring overhead. Take in the sharp granite peaks of Cuernos del Paine and the vivid turquoise waters of the park's lakes, including Pehoé, Sarmiento, Del Toro, and Nordenskjöld. Wind down your adventure with a celebration dinner where you'll raise a glass to toast your travels with your Travel Director and the friends you've made.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner with Wine (Celebration Dinner with wine, toasting travels with Travel Director and new friends)
Included Activities
- Full day sightseeing in Torres del Paine National Park
- Celebration Dinner with wine
Landmarks/POIs Torres del Paine National Park Cuernos del Paine Lake Pehoé Sarmiento Lake Del Toro Lake Nordenskjöld Lake - Day 11
Punta Arenas - Santiago
Say goodbye to your traveling companions as your trip comes to an end. Head to Punta Arenas airport and fly back to Santiago International Airport, where you'll connect for your flight home.
Landmarks/POIs Santiago International Airport
