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13 days: Santiago, San Pedro de Atacama, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine

trip overview

Unveil the wonders of your Chile vacation: travel the length of the country and discover a range of natural and cultural treasures!

Venture from the driest desert in the world, towering high-desert volcanoes and geysers, to the icy glaciers, and deep ancient forests of Patagonia on this unparalleled adventure through Chile from north to south and everything in between!

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13 days:
SANTIAGO TO SANTIAGO

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TRIP DETAILS

START:
Santiago de Chile, Chile
FINISH:
Santiago de Chile, Chile
DESTINATION:
Chile, South America
TRIP STYLE:
Premium
GROUP SIZE:
Min 2, max 14
TRIP TYPE:
Active
ACTIVITIES:
Sight-seeing, Culture, Trekking and Hiking, Wildlife
PHYSICAL RATING:
3 – Moderate
GUIDED ADVENTURE:
Local Tour Guide

inclusions & ACTIVITIES

ACOMMODATION:
12 nights in Premium hotels/lodges
MEALS:
12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
TRANSPORT:
Walking, Bicycle, Plane, Private Vehicle, 4×4 Vehicle
PREMIUM INCLUSIONS:
* Complementary Arrival Transfer
* Daily Breakfast and Signature Meal Experiences
* Complementary Departure Transfer
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES:
* Santiago City Tour
* Bike & Wine Tour in Casa Blanca Valley
* Salt Flats and Desert Crossing Excursion
* Astronomical & Astrophotography Tour
* Turquoise Lagoons Tour
* Tatio Geysers Tour
* Valley of the Moon
* Osorno Volcano, Petrohué Falls, and Lake Todos los Santos
* Visit to Vicente Perez Rosales National Park
* A selection of included activities to choose per day in Torres del Paine
HIDDEN GEM INCLUSION:
Exclusive Stay at: EcoCamp Patagonia

PREMIUM TRAVEL INCLUDES

TRIP ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL DAY | Welcome to Chile!

Welcome to Chile!

Upon landing at Santiago airport, a local representative will transfer you to your hotel to relax before starting your city tour. The tour kicks off in Santiago’s Historical Center, highlighting the Metropolitan Cathedral, the old central post office, the neoclassical Justice Tribunal with the Supreme Court, and ex-Congress. We’ll then venture down Alameda towards La Moneda Palace and ascend Cerro Santa Lucía for city views.
We will end this tour at the Metropolitan Park (San Cristobal Hill) for its breathtaking vistas, accessible by funicular and cableway.
You’ll be returned to your hotel after the tour.

Arrival Transfer
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Welcome Meeting
Your opportunity to meet your guide and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards.
Accommodation:
Rugendas Hotel Boutique (or similar)
DAY 2: CASA BLANCA VALLEY | Bike and Wine

Explore the beautiful valley of Casa Blanca.

Bike & Wine Tour
We’ll journey to the beautiful Casablanca Valley, not far from Santiago. The meandering, tree-lined country roads of the enchanting Casablanca Valley are the backdrop for this easy, relaxing bike tour through one of Chile’s premier wine-growing regions.
We’ll bike leisurely along tree-lined roads through some of central Chile’s finest vineyards, stopping to learn about the fascinating history of wine in Chile and why the soil and climate here is perfect for production, sample some of the area’s superb white wines and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Free time
Free evening to relax or explore on your own.
Accommodation:
Rugendas Hotel Boutique (or similar)
Meals:
Breakfast | Lunch
DAY 3: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA | Arrival to Atacama

Today board a flight from Santiago to Calama Airport.

Upon arrival to the airport Calama, meet a local representative and head to San Pedro de Atacama Town located in the middle of the desert, where you’ll check into your hotel.

In the afternoon you’ll have a time to acclimatise and explore the town.

Free time
Free afternoon to relax or explore on your own.
Astronomical + Astrophotography Tour
The Atacama Desert is considered one of the best places in the world for astronomical observation. And for good reason!
Minimal light pollution from a small, remote town.
High altitude, above 2,400 meters (8,000 ft), with a thinner atmosphere.
And extremely low humidity, among the lowest on Earth.
We begin with naked-eye observation, just as humanity has done for thousands of years. We identify constellations, planets, and celestial movements, learning how to navigate the sky. It’s a moment of real connection — with the cosmos and the silence of the desert.
During this stage, we serve an outdoor cocktail with Chilean wine, hot drinks, and snacks — a moment to relax without disrupting the experience.
We then move on to telescope observation. This is where details come to life: planets, double stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies — depending on the season. All explained in a clear and accessible way.
And finally, the last moment of the night:
Astrophotography.
Accommodation:
Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás (or similar)
Meals:
Breakfast
DAY 4: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA | Turquoise Lagoons

After breakfast we have an exciting day exploring the surrounding desert area and visiting some of the most unique lagoons.

Laguna Cejar, Ojos del Salar and Laguna Tebenquiche
This is an experience designed to be felt in your body.
Less walking, more presence. A journey that brings together water, salt, silence, and light — revealing a softer, more sensory side of the Atacama Salt Flat.
Laguna Cejar: The experience is immediate — and unforgettable. The high salt concentration allows your body to float effortlessly. The sensation is one of complete lightness, similar to the Dead Sea, but in a completely different setting — surrounded by desert and volcanoes.
Ojos del Salar: Two small freshwater lagoons that appear as an unexpected contrast in the middle of the salt flat. Surrounded by vegetation and open sky, they reveal how water finds its way even in extreme environments.
Laguna Tebenquiche: One of the most silent and visually striking places in the region.
Free time
Free afternoon to relax or explore on your own.
Accommodation:
Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás (or similar)
Meals:
Breakfast | Picnic Lunch
DAY 5: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA | Tatio Geysers + Valley of the Moon

Wake up early and face the cold. We promise: it’s absolutely worth it.

Tatio Geysers
We leave San Pedro de Atacama around 5:00 a.m. The journey starts to make sense as the first light of day reaches the geothermal field of the Geysers del Tatio. At over 4,300 meters (14,100 ft) above sea level, more than 80 geysers come alive in a powerful display of steam rising into the morning air.
Because of the lower atmospheric pressure, water boils at around 86 °C (187 °F). The contrast with the freezing air at sunrise intensifies the steam columns, making them taller and more dramatic. That’s exactly why we go early — this is when the phenomenon is at its peak.
After this experience a full breakfast in the middle of the desert is served: fresh bread, cakes, fruit, cheese, ham, avocado, made-to-order scrambled eggs, along with coffee, tea, and hot chocolate to warm you up.
Valley of The Moon
In the afternoon, explore the Moon Valley, its unique geology, the historic Victoria Salt Mine, and the iconic Three Marys formations. End the day at Mars and Moon Valleys, where a sunset toast offers the perfect finale to a journey filled with nature, history, and striking desert scenery.
Raise a glass of Chilean wine or pisco sour, accompanied by snacks and fresh fruit — a time to slow down, connect, or simply take it all in.
Free time
Free evening to relax or explore on your own.
Accommodation:
Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás (or similar)
Meals:
Breakfast
DAY 6: PUERTO VARAS | Arrival to the Lake District

Departure to the Lake District of Chile.

Transfer San Pedro de Atacama to Calama Airport.
Flight Calama – Puerto Montt (via Santiago).
Transfer Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas.

Puerto Varas:
Today, we set off on a journey from the arid Atacama Desert to the lush Lake District. We’ll head to Calama airport, fly to Puerto Montt with a Santiago connection, and drive to Puerto Varas, known for its German architecture and Lake Llanquihue views, where we’ll settle into our hotel.
Free time
Free afternoon and evening to relax or explore on your own.
Accommodation:
Hotel Bellavista (or similar)
Meals:
Breakfast
DAY 7: PUERTO VARAS| Perez Rosales National Park Visit

Explore a beautiful national park and enjoy nature.

Osorno Volcano, Petrohué Falls and Lake Todos los Santos Tour
We depart from Puerto Varas towards the most visited attractions in the Lake District, visiting the Osorno Volcano, a beautiful sight.
Then we continue our tour to the Petrohué Falls, a lovely place where we will explore and observe the power of the Petrohué River.
Afterwards, we have lunch and continue to Lake Todos los Santos, where we will take a boat trip. It’s a 40-minute ride on this emerald-colored lake, a unique place where, on a clear day, we can see the Osorno and Puntiagudo Volcanoes amidst a native forest.
Free time
Free evening to relax or explore on your own.
Accommodation:
Hotel Bellavista (or similar)
Meals:
Breakfast
DAY 8: PUERTO VARAS| Free day

The day is yours to choose from a selection of optional activities, the day can be as adventurous or as relax as you want.

Petrohué River Rafting: USD100.00 per person
AM and PM departures from Puerto Varas to Ensenada, where we’ll get equipped with neoprene wetsuits and boots, waterproof jackets, life jackets, and helmets.
After a safety briefing, we’ll begin our descent on the beautiful Petrohué River, enjoying approximately one hour of adventure with unforgettable scenery.
After rafting, we’ll return to the base for a delicious snack.
Frutillar, Llanquihue, and Puerto Octay: USD50.00 per person
We depart from Puerto Varas towards the town of Llanquihue, where we visit its waterfront before continuing along the shore of Lake Llanquihue to Frutillar. We stroll along the waterfront, visiting the main attractions: the Teatro del Lago (Lake Theater), the wooden pier, viewpoints, craft markets, and more.
Cochamó Hot Springs and Cochamó: USD50.00 per person
We depart from Puerto Varas towards the Cochamó Hot Springs, located on the banks of the Reloncaví Estuary in a beautiful natural setting, just 1 hour and 20 minutes away. 
We enjoy the hot springs for 4 hours before exploring the Cochamó waterfront, also on the banks of the Reloncaví Estuary, where on sunny days we can admire the Yates Volcano.
Accommodation:
Hotel Bellavista (or similar)
Meals:
Breakfast
DAY 9: PUERTO NATALES | Arrival to Patagonia

Transfer to Puerto Montt.
Flight Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales.
Transfer Puerto Natales Airport to Hotel.

Puerto Natales:
Puerto Natales is the place to be for outdoor lovers in Chile. This small town is a major hub in Patagonia and serves as the main gateway for adventures in the Torres del Paine National Park.
Here are some options you shouldn’t miss:
Promenade: The waterfront promenade in Puerto Natales runs along the shores of the Última Esperanza fjord and is one of the most relaxing spots in town. With the mountains in the distance and the sound of the water nearby, it’s the perfect place for a scenic walk.
Museum: The Singular Hotel is not only one of the most exclusive hotels in Puerto Natales — it also hosts a small museum that tells the story of the region and its sheep farming industry. The hotel itself is housed in a converted cold storage plant, transformed into a remarkable example of industrial architecture.
Seafood Restaurants: Enjoy some of the most delicious seafood fresh from the area.
Milodon Cave: About 25 kilometers north of Puerto Natales you can find the Mylodon Cave — an impressive archaeological site in the heart of Patagonia. The cave was discovered in 1895 by German captain Hermann Eberhard, who found the remains of a prehistoric giant ground sloth known as the Mylodon. This discovery made headlines worldwide and gave the cave its name. Later excavations also revealed evidence of some of Patagonia’s earliest human settlers.
Accommodation:
Hotel Martín Gusinde (or similar)
Meals:
Breakfast
DAY 10: TORRES DEL PAINE

Transfer from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine.

Exclusive Stay at EcoCamp Patagonia:
Offering stunning views of the Towers. With summer sunsets around 11 PM, you’ll have plenty of daylight to admire the surroundings. Over the next two days, choose from three daily excursions of varying difficulty, provided by EcoCamp based on the Wildlife Safari Program Excursion.
Highlights:
– Stay in the world’s first fully sustainable dome hotel.
– Learn all the local secrets from our knowledgeable guides.
– Choose between nature walks, longer treks and navigation excursions.
– Explore unique fauna and flora.
Accommodation:
EcoCamp Patagonia
Meals:
Breakfast
DAY 11: TORRES DEL PAINE

EcoCamp Stay: Choose from a selection of included activities.

Option 1: Drive & Walk Western Lakes, Glacier Grey Boat Ride
Activity: “W” Trek Highlight
Schedule: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Distance: 2.5 km. / 1.5 mi.
Difficulty: Easy
Walking time: 1:30 hrs.
Altitude point: 200 m. / 660 ft.
Option 2: Cerro Ferrier Lookout
Activity: Wildlife & Nature
Schedule: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Distance: 6.3 km. / 3.9 mi.
Difficulty: Demanding
Walking time: 3:30 hrs.
Altitude point: 650 m. / 2.106 ft.
Option 3: Trail of Water – Lazo to Weber Bridge
Activity: Wildlife & Nature
Schedule: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Distance: 15 km. / 9.3 mi.
Difficulty: Moderate
Walking time: 5 hrs.
Altitude point: 436 m. / 1.430 ft.
Accommodation:
EcoCamp Patagonia
Meals:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
DAY 12: TORRES DEL PAINE

EcoCamp Stay: Choose from a selection of included activities.

Option 1: Towers Base Trek
Activity: “W” Trek Highlight
Schedule: 7:00/8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Distance: 22 km. / 14 mi.
Difficulty: Demanding
Walking time: 8 – 10 hrs.
Altitude point: 897 m. / 2.942 ft.
Option 2: Pehoe Lake Boat Ride & French Valley Hike
Activity: “W” Trek Highlight
Schedule: 6:30 am – 8:40 pm*
Distance: 19 km. / 11.8 mi.
Difficulty: Moderate
Walking time: 7 hrs.
Altitude point: 527 m. / 1.729 ft.
Option 3: Ancient Shores – Lago Sarmiento
Activity: Wildlife & Nature
Schedule: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Distance: 7.5 km. / 4.6 mi.
Difficulty: Easy
Walking time: 1-2 hrs.
Altitude point: 240 m. / 787 ft.
Accommodation:
EcoCamp Patagonia
Meals:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
DAY 13: DEPART DAY | Return to Santiago

Transfer from EcoCamp to Puerto Natales Airport.
Flight from Puerto Natales to Santiago.
International Flight Connection (not included)

Bon Voyage!

Departure Transfer
Meals:
Breakfast

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