Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll arrive at Santiago Airport where your private driver meets you for the hotel transfer. After grabbing lunch, you head out to Concha y Toro Vineyard, one of Latin America's largest wine producers. The afternoon involves walking through the historic estate and its gardens, checking out the mansion and vineyard grounds, then visiting the famous Casillero del Diablo cellars for a wine tasting.
Included Activities
- Visit Concha y Toro Vineyard - park, gardens, and mansion tour
- Garden of grape varietals tour
- Visit Old Pirque vineyard
- Panoramic view of Maipo Valley from vineyard terrace
- Visit cellars and Casillero del Diablo
- Wine tasting with souvenir glass
Landmarks/POIs Concha y Toro Vineyard Casillero del Diablo Maipo Valley - Day 2
Viña del Mar
An early pickup happens at 6:30 AM from your hotel. You'll stop at Casablanca Rio Tinto Wine Supermarket, then head to Valparaiso to walk through the historic hills and architecture including the National Congress, Cerro Concepción, Cerro Alegre, Plaza Sotomayor, and the port area. From there you visit La Sebastiana before moving on to Viña del Mar's beaches, castles, and Avenue Peru. The day wraps up with a lunch stop on the drive back to Santiago.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Casablanca Rio Tinto Wine Supermarket
- Valparaiso National Congress visit
- Walk up Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre (approximately 1 hour)
- Plaza Sotomayor and Port exploration
- La Sebastiana panoramic view
- Viña del Mar coastal border walk
- Wulf and Arabe Castles visit
- Avenue Peru exploration
- Beach stop
Optional Activities
- Typical Elevator Reina Victoria or El Peral ride
Landmarks/POIs National Congress of Chile Cerro Concepción Cerro Alegre Plaza Sotomayor La Sebastiana Wulf Castle Arabe Castle - Day 3
Calama - San Pedro de Atacama
Early morning transfer takes you to Santiago Airport for your flight to Calama. Your driver picks you up and drives 90 minutes to San Pedro de Atacama. Later in the evening at 8 PM, you head out for a stargazing tour to observe different types of stars, nebulae, star clusters, and nearby galaxies under one of the world's brightest night skies.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stargazing tour with observation of different star types
- Nebulae observation
- Star clusters observation
- Nearby galaxies observation
Landmarks/POIs San Pedro de Atacama - Day 4
San Pedro de Atacama
Starting around 2 PM, you'll join a semi-private desert adventure with up to 10 travelers. You float in the turquoise waters of Laguna Cejar, check out the mysterious Ojos del Salar water holes, and explore Laguna Tebenquiche. Snacks and desert views keep the afternoon interesting as you take in the natural landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Laguna Cejar floating experience
- Ojos del Salar visit
- Laguna Tebenquiche exploration
- Desert snack
Landmarks/POIs Laguna Cejar Ojos del Salar Laguna Tebenquiche - Day 5
San Pedro de Atacama
A full day of desert exploration begins at dawn with the Tatio Geysers tour reaching 4,200 meters altitude to see 80 smoking geysers. After breakfast you tour the geothermal field and can optionally visit a rustic well. The route includes stops at Putana River for wildlife viewing and Machuca town for local food. By afternoon you head to El Valle de la Luna to see the enormous salt and clay formations, finishing with a sunset color display.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast refueling at Tatio Geysers)
Included Activities
- Tatio Geysers tour at 4,200m altitude
- Geothermal field tour
- Breakfast refueling at geysers
- Putana River stop with native flora and fauna observation
- Machuca town visit
- El Valle de la Luna afternoon exploration
- Sunset viewing at El Valle de la Luna
Optional Activities
- Rustic well visit within geothermal field
- Purchase typical local foods (flame anticuchos, empanadas)
Landmarks/POIs Tatio Geysers Putana River Machuca El Valle de la Luna - Day 6
San Pedro de Atacama
Morning pickup takes you through the Atacama Desert to high-altitude attractions. You climb to 3,800 meters and hike roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to see the red-colored rocks at Red Rocks Lagoon (Aguas Calientes Salt Flat). Stop at Chaxa Lagoon for flamingo viewing, then explore Altiplanic Lagoons Miscanti and Miñiques where you'll learn about the local flora and fauna. The route passes through Socaire town and the Tropic of Capricorn for photos before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Red Rocks Lagoon (Aguas Calientes Salt Flat) visit with 1 hour 15 minute hike
- Chaxa Lagoon with flamingo viewing
- Altiplanic Lagoons Miscanti and Miñiques exploration
- Flora and fauna information from guide
- Socaire town visit
- Tropic of Capricorn photo stop
Landmarks/POIs Red Rocks Lagoon Aguas Calientes Salt Flat Chaxa Lagoon Laguna Miscanti Laguna Miñiques Socaire Tropic of Capricorn - Day 7
Calama - Puerto Varas
Morning transfer from your hotel goes to Calama Airport for flights to Puerto Montt via Santiago. An English-speaking guide meets you at Puerto Montt and drives 30 minutes north to Puerto Varas. You have the afternoon free to explore the town on your own, whether that means relaxing by the lake, trying local German-Chilean fusion cuisine, visiting the Pablo Fierro or Antonio Felmer Museums, or just having coffee with lake views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Puerto Varas
Optional Activities
- Relax on the lake
- Dining at local restaurants sampling German-Chilean fusion cuisine
- Visit Pablo Fierro Museum
- Visit Antonio Felmer Museum
- Coffee at lakeside cafes
Landmarks/POIs Puerto Varas Llanquihue Lake Pablo Fierro Museum Antonio Felmer Museum - Day 8
Puerto Varas
A full day tour starts on Llanquihue Lake's southern shores where you'll learn about the German settlers and agriculture of the region. You see the perfectly formed Osorno Volcano and the turquoise Petrohué Waterfalls in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. From there you explore Todos Los Santos Lake and its beaches, then grab lunch in Ensenada village. Later you visit the ski resort on Osorno Volcano for panoramic views of the Petrohué River valley and Llanquihue Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Llanquihue Lake southern shores exploration with German settler history
- Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park visit
- Petrohué Waterfalls viewing
- Todos Los Santos Lake exploration
- Todos Los Santos Lake beaches visit
- Osorno Volcano ski resort visit
- Panoramic views of Petrohué River valley and Llanquihue Lake
Landmarks/POIs Llanquihue Lake Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park Petrohué Waterfalls Todos Los Santos Lake Osorno Volcano Ensenada - Day 9
Puerto Varas
Morning departure heads toward Ralún in the Reloncavi Estuary, passing through native forest around Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. You continue to Cochama, a typical Southern Chile town surrounded by evergreen Valdivian rainforest in the Los Lagos Region, then drive to Puelo where the Puelo River originates from Lake Puelo in Argentina. At Sol Hot Springs you'll relax in 10 thermal pools with temperatures ranging from 96.8°F to 113°F (36°C to 45°C) before heading back to the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ralún in Reloncavi Estuary visit
- Native forest drive through Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
- Cochamo town visit
- Puelo visit
- Sol Hot Springs experience with 10 thermal pools
- Natural thermal pool bathing
Landmarks/POIs Ralún Reloncavi Estuary Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park Cochamo Valdivian Rainforest Puelo Puelo River Lake Puelo Sol Hot Springs - Day 10
Chiloé
You head to Pargua south of Puerto Varas and board a ferry across the Chacao Channel. During the crossing you'll watch for sea wolves, pelicans, and native sea birds. Upon arrival at Chacao pier you see the typical houses built from Alerce wood and heritage churches. The seaside route visits Caulín and Lacuy beaches known for oyster production and marine fauna. In Ancud you explore San Antonio Fort (an 18th century Spanish fortification), heritage churches, Main Square, and the Central Market. A typical restaurant stop happens during the tour before you return to Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas hotels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry sailing across Chacao Channel
- Chacao pier visit with traditional Alerce wood architecture
- Heritage churches viewing
- Caulín beach visit
- Lacuy beach visit
- Ancud city exploration
- San Antonio Fort visit
- Main Square visit
- Central Market exploration
- Typical restaurant stop
Landmarks/POIs Pargua Chacao Channel Chiloé Island Chacao Pier Caulín Beach Lacuy Beach Ancud San Antonio Fort - Day 11
Santiago
Your guide picks you up in the morning from the Puerto Varas hotel for transfer to El Tepual Airport in Puerto Montt. You board your flight to Santiago, then transfer to the international terminal for your return flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
