Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll arrive in Santiago today and check into your hotel. There's a welcome briefing scheduled for the group, so make sure you check the noticeboard at hotel reception to find out the timing and where it's happening.
- Day 2
Santiago
Start with a city tour that covers both old and new Santiago. You'll see La Moneda palace, walk around Plaza de Armas to check out the cathedral and National History Museum, then head up to Metropolitan Park on Cerro San Cristóbal. After lunch, drive south to Maipo Valley where you'll tour Viña Santa Rita winery, learn how Chilean wine gets made, and taste three wines in their historic 1880 cellar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Santiago including presidential palace La Moneda
- Visit to Plaza de Armas historic landmarks and National History Museum
- Visit to Metropolitan Park and Cerro San Cristóbal
- Guided tour of Viña Santa Rita winery
- Wine tasting of three different wines
Landmarks/POIs La Moneda Plaza de Armas Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral National History Museum (Palacio de la Real Audiencia) Casa Colorada Metropolitan Park (Parque Metropolitano) Cerro San Cristóbal Viña Santa Rita - Day 3
Santiago to Puerto Natales
After breakfast you'll head to the airport for a flight south to Puerto Natales. Once you land, there's a short walk around town to get oriented, then the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore however you like. Note: depending on flight schedules, you might fly to Punta Arenas instead and drive from there to Puerto Natales.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Puerto Natales
Optional Activities
- Explore Puerto Natales town
- Day 4
Torres del Paine National Park
Drive into Torres del Paine National Park for a scenic day with several stops. You'll see Laguna Azul with views of the Torres peaks, stop at Rio Paine waterfall with those famous peaks as a backdrop, then continue to Laguna Amarga before reaching your hotel on the park's west side. It's a packed day with quite a bit to take in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Laguna Azul
- Visit to Rio Paine waterfall
- Visit to Laguna Amarga
Landmarks/POIs Laguna Azul Torres del Paine Rio Paine waterfall Laguna Amarga 
- Day 5
Torres del Paine National Park
Take one of the park's classic walks today, about 2.5 hours total with mostly flat terrain and one steeper section. The payoff is incredible views of Cuernos del Paine. You'll walk along Lake Nordenskjöld shores, hit Salto Grande waterfall, and reach the Cuernos viewpoint. Stop by the visitor centre to learn about the park's geology and history. Your afternoon is free to rest at the hotel or do optional excursions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk to Cuernos del Paine viewpoint (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Visit to Salto Grande waterfall
- Visit to park visitor centre
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions in the area
Landmarks/POIs Cuernos del Paine Salto Grande Lake Nordenskjöld Torres Massif - Day 6
Torres del Paine National Park
Explore the western side of Torres del Paine today. After a 1.25 mile hike through forest across the Pingo River, you'll board a three-hour boat excursion on Grey Lake heading toward Grey Glacier, the park's largest. Watch icebergs break off the glacier's 100-foot-high face as you cruise. On the way back, stop at Milodon Cave and you'll return to Puerto Natales around 5:30pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through lenga forest crossing Pingo River (1.25 miles / 2km)
- Three-hour boat excursion to Grey Glacier on Grey Lake
- Visit to Milodon Cave
Landmarks/POIs Grey Lake Grey Glacier Milodon Cave - Day 7
Puerto Natales to Puerto Varas
This is a long travel day with an early start to catch your flights to Santiago, then on to Puerto Montt in the Lake District. From Puerto Montt you'll drive 30 minutes to Puerto Varas on the shores of Lago Llanquihue. Depending when you land, there might be a quick tour of the City of the Roses, famous for its rose varieties. If you arrive late, grab food at the airport since dinner options could be limited.
Included Activities
- Brief tour of Puerto Varas (City of the Roses) - subject to flight arrival time
Landmarks/POIs Lago Llanquihue 
- Day 8
Lake District
Spend a full day in the Lake District checking out the volcanic landscape. Drive along Lago Llanquihue with views of Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes, visit Saltos de Petrohue with its impressive rapids and waterfalls formed from old lava flows. Then board a boat on Lago Todos los Santos with high mountains around you and snow-capped Osorno Volcano in view. You'll also hike through the lower lava fields of Osorno and see the Green Lagoon before heading back to Puerto Varas. Weather might change the order of activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive along Lago Llanquihue with views of Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes
- Visit to Saltos de Petrohue rapids and waterfalls
- Boat cruise on Lago Todos los Santos
- Hike in lower lava fields of Osorno volcano
- Visit to Green Lagoon (Laguna Verde)
Landmarks/POIs Lago Llanquihue Osorno Volcano Calbuco Volcano Saltos de Petrohue Lago Todos los Santos Green Lagoon (Laguna Verde) - Day 9
Puerto Varas to San Pedro de Atacama
Fly to Calama near the Atacama Desert and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. There's an optional orientation tour of town if you're interested. At dusk, head out to Valley of the Moon where the landscape lights up with colors at sunset, with strange rock formations and Lincancabur Volcano as your backdrop. Stay until dark to see the full range of colors before heading back. If flight times are late, this might move to the next day.
Included Activities
- Short orientation tour of San Pedro de Atacama (available)
- Visit to Valley of the Moon at sunset
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Moon (Valle de la Luna) Lincancabur Volcano - Day 10
Atacama Desert - Altiplano Lagoons
Head out from San Pedro toward the Altiplano Lagoons and stop at Socaire village at 10,558 feet, known for its rough-stone architecture and locals who farm using traditional terraced methods. Climb another 3,281 feet to reach Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons, each with white salt crusts and yellow highland grass. Visit the massive Salar de Atacama salt lake covering 1,158 square miles and look for flamingos at Chaxa Lagoon in the Reserva Nacional de los Flamencos. Return to San Pedro by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Socaire village at 10,558 feet (3,218m)
- Visit to Miscanti and Miñiques highland lagoons
- Visit to Salar de Atacama salt lake
- Visit to Chaxa Lagoon in Reserva Nacional de los Flamencos
Landmarks/POIs Socaire Laguna Miscanti Laguna Miñiques Salar de Atacama Chaxa Lagoon Reserva Nacional de los Flamencos 
- Day 11
San Pedro de Atacama - El Tatio Geysers
Very early start to get to El Tatio Geysers at 14,108 feet before sunrise. Watch fountains shoot up 33 feet high as morning sun melts the overnight ice, creating steam and light with lots of color. Around midday you'll head back to San Pedro for free time. On the way, stop briefly at Putana wetland to spot birds with Colorado volcano in the distance. An optional astronomy tour is available tonight to explore the southern sky (must book ahead and not available during full moon).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at El Tatio Geysers
- Stop at Putana wetland for bird observation
Optional Activities
- Optional astronomy tour highlighting the southern sky (must be booked in advance, limited availability, does not operate during full moon)
Landmarks/POIs El Tatio Geysers Putana Wetland Colorado Volcano 
- Day 12
San Pedro de Atacama to Santiago
Transfer to Calama airport for your flight to Santiago. Since flight times vary, you might need an early start. Your final evening is free to enjoy Chile's cosmopolitan capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Santiago
Your trip ends this morning after breakfast. If you want to keep exploring, there's an Easter Island extension available or you can extend your time in Santiago.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Easter Island extension
- Extend stay in Santiago
