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Classic Chile
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GBP £1620
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Daily
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10 Days
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Santiago, San Pedro de Atacama, El Taito, Puerto Varas, The Lake District, Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine and more!
From geysers to glaciers, this trip has it all!
A comprehensive tour of Chile's highlights including the desert, lakes district and Patagonia!
Day 1: Santiago: Arrival
Upon arrival at Santiago airport, we welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.
In the afternoon we enjoy a tour of the city, both old and new, including the Plaza de Armas, the city's central square which is home to the beautiful Cathedral and Post Office; the Cerro Santa Lucia, the hill on which Santiago was founded in 1541, with great views of the city; and finally the modern, commercial areas of Barrio Alto.
Upon arrival at Santiago airport, we welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.
In the afternoon we enjoy a tour of the city, both old and new, including the Plaza de Armas, the city's central square which is home to the beautiful Cathedral and Post Office; the Cerro Santa Lucia, the hill on which Santiago was founded in 1541, with great views of the city; and finally the modern, commercial areas of Barrio Alto.
Day 2: Santiago - San Pedro de Atacama
This morning we make the flight from Santiago to Calama. Upon arrival in Calama, we will make the spectacular drive to San Pedro de Atacama with views of the Cordillera de la Sal.
Once settled in San Pedro Atacama, we make a tour of this small, welcoming town, including a visit to the archeological museum of Padre Le Paige and the 17th Century San Pedro Church, with its roof made of cactus!
In the afternoon, we visit the Salar de Atacama, one of the world’s largest salt lakes and home to various species of flamingos (and other wildlife). The visit offers a terrific opportunity to get closer to these birds in their natural habitat.
En route to the Salt Lake, we shall visit the town of Toconao. The houses in this small picturesque village are built from bricks of white volcanic stone, giving the town a very unique appearance.
This morning we make the flight from Santiago to Calama. Upon arrival in Calama, we will make the spectacular drive to San Pedro de Atacama with views of the Cordillera de la Sal.
Once settled in San Pedro Atacama, we make a tour of this small, welcoming town, including a visit to the archeological museum of Padre Le Paige and the 17th Century San Pedro Church, with its roof made of cactus!
In the afternoon, we visit the Salar de Atacama, one of the world’s largest salt lakes and home to various species of flamingos (and other wildlife). The visit offers a terrific opportunity to get closer to these birds in their natural habitat.
En route to the Salt Lake, we shall visit the town of Toconao. The houses in this small picturesque village are built from bricks of white volcanic stone, giving the town a very unique appearance.
Day 3: San Pedro de Atacama: El Taito Geysers & the Valley of the Moon
Early departure for the geysers of El Tatio. El Tatio is situated at an altitude of 4,500m (14,800ft) above sea level on the Altiplano. The geysers are spectacular in the early morning as the rising sun strikes the steam.
In the afternoon we set out to the Valley of the Moon to see the sunset over this bizarre, lunar landscape which has been formed by the erosion of salt mountains
Early departure for the geysers of El Tatio. El Tatio is situated at an altitude of 4,500m (14,800ft) above sea level on the Altiplano. The geysers are spectacular in the early morning as the rising sun strikes the steam.
In the afternoon we set out to the Valley of the Moon to see the sunset over this bizarre, lunar landscape which has been formed by the erosion of salt mountains
Day 4 San Pedro de Atacama - Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas
This morning we transfer you to Calama for your flight, via Santiago to Puerto Montt, the capital of the Lake District.
Upon arrival in Puerto Montt, we will take you to Puerto Varas, where we spend the night on the shores of the picturesque Lake Llanquihue, overlooked by the Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes.
This morning we transfer you to Calama for your flight, via Santiago to Puerto Montt, the capital of the Lake District.
Upon arrival in Puerto Montt, we will take you to Puerto Varas, where we spend the night on the shores of the picturesque Lake Llanquihue, overlooked by the Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes.
Day 5: Puerto Varas
Today is a chance to enjoy Puerto Varas' spectacular Andean setting: we spend the morning cruising Lago Todos los Santos (All Saint’s Lake) by catamaran arriving at Peulla, at the eastern end of the Lake in time for lunch.
Then, in the afternoon we hike through rare, native-growth forest in the Vicente Perez Rozales National Park to The Bride’s Waterfall.
We return by catamaran and coach to Puerto Varas.
Today is a chance to enjoy Puerto Varas' spectacular Andean setting: we spend the morning cruising Lago Todos los Santos (All Saint’s Lake) by catamaran arriving at Peulla, at the eastern end of the Lake in time for lunch.
Then, in the afternoon we hike through rare, native-growth forest in the Vicente Perez Rozales National Park to The Bride’s Waterfall.
We return by catamaran and coach to Puerto Varas.
Day 6: Puerto Varas - Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales
Today, we head to Puerto Montt for some free time before we catch a flight to Punta Arenas in Patagonia, the southernmost city in Chile.
Upon arrival at Punta Arenas airport, we will make the drive over the pampas to Puerto Natales, where we spend the night.
Today, we head to Puerto Montt for some free time before we catch a flight to Punta Arenas in Patagonia, the southernmost city in Chile.
Upon arrival at Punta Arenas airport, we will make the drive over the pampas to Puerto Natales, where we spend the night.
Day 7: Puerto Natales: Torres del Paine
We depart early for a full day in the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park. Among the many geographical highlights, we will see the legendary Towers (Torres) of Paine, Grey Lake and adjoining Grey Glacier.
We return to overnight in Puerto Natales.
We depart early for a full day in the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park. Among the many geographical highlights, we will see the legendary Towers (Torres) of Paine, Grey Lake and adjoining Grey Glacier.
We return to overnight in Puerto Natales.
Day 8: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas - Santiago
Travelling back to Punto Arenas, we gain a last, spectacular view of the Patagonian landscape of Tierra del Fuego.
We then fly on to Santiago, where we transfer you to your hotel.
Travelling back to Punto Arenas, we gain a last, spectacular view of the Patagonian landscape of Tierra del Fuego.
We then fly on to Santiago, where we transfer you to your hotel.
Day 9: Santiago: Vina del Mar & Valparaiso
Today, we drive out of Santiago to the Pacific Ocean to visit Valparaiso, Chile's oldest port, with a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city centre. Of particular charm are the 15 funicular elevators, built in the 19th Century to connect the upper and lower sections of the town, and still in use today. Valparaiso was also home to Nobel Prize-winning poet and left-wing activist, Pablo Neruda, so we will pay a visit to his former house and studio.
Connected to Valparaiso is the popular beach resort of Vina del Mar, with its elegant hotels, restaurants and parks, offering a flavour of the French Riviera in South America. We spend time here, before returning to Santiago.
Today, we drive out of Santiago to the Pacific Ocean to visit Valparaiso, Chile's oldest port, with a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city centre. Of particular charm are the 15 funicular elevators, built in the 19th Century to connect the upper and lower sections of the town, and still in use today. Valparaiso was also home to Nobel Prize-winning poet and left-wing activist, Pablo Neruda, so we will pay a visit to his former house and studio.
Connected to Valparaiso is the popular beach resort of Vina del Mar, with its elegant hotels, restaurants and parks, offering a flavour of the French Riviera in South America. We spend time here, before returning to Santiago.
Day 10: Santiago: Airport Transfer
At the appropriate time, we transfer you to Santiago airport for your onward flight.
At the appropriate time, we transfer you to Santiago airport for your onward flight.
This trip could easily be combined with our Wine Trail, beginning or ending in Buenos Aires.
Or while in Patagonia, you could go further south to Ushuaia at the tip of Tierra del Fuego for our Ushuaia Stopover.
Classic Chile: Fast Facts
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Accommodation |
Tourist class hotels |
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Inclusions |
Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis |
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Difficulty Rating |
2 (low level fitness required). |
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Sustainability |
Renewable energy used at hotels Local foods used on tour Local English speaking guides used (most University educated) Carbon Offsets not available for this tour. |
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Single Surcharge |
US $350 (or other currency equivalent). |
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Notes |
Tour price includes the cost of internal flights. Museums in Chile are closed on Mondays. |
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