Chile  |   12 Nights 13 Days

ITINERARY SCHEDULE

Day 1 :- Bienvenidos a Chile! Santiago de Chile Welcome to Chile!

After landing at the Santiago airport and clearing customs, you’ll be met by a Wanderers representative and driven to your hotel in a private transfer. You’ll have a little time to relax after checking in and before being picked up for a City Tour. You’ll be picked up and taken downtown to the Historical Center of Santiago. Famous architecture includes the Metropolitan Cathedral and the central post office, originally built as a house for Spanish conqueror Pedro de Valdivia. Close by stands the Justice Tribunal, in a neoclassical building that houses the Supreme Court, ex-Congress and beautiful gardens. From here we’ll drive towards the Alameda, this is the main street in the city center. Once we reach the Alameda, we’ll drive towards the Presidential palace, La Moneda. The palace, a model of 18th-century colonial architecture, is one of Santiago’s most recognizable landmarks and a symbol of Chile’s political past and its famously turbulent history. Next, we will climb Cerro Santa Lucía, where Santiago was founded in 1541 by Pedro Valdivia. From the top of the hill, there is a great 360 panoramic view of Santiago, afterward we’ll visit the bohemian Lastarria neighborhood, lined with cafés, restaurants, small theaters, bookstores and boutique shops. Toward the end of the tour, and if time is sufficient, we will go for a final view of Santiago from the heights of San Cristobal Hill in the Metropolitan Park, where we will be able to ride the famous funicular and cableway that connects the hills of the Park. At the end of the tour, you will be driven to your hotel.

Overnight in Santiagao.

Day 2 :- Bike & Wine Adventure Casablanca Wine Valley, Central Chile

We’ll pick you up at 9:00 AM to start the 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 at Casas del Bosque Vineyard’s Restaurant, Tanino.

Overnight in Santiagao.

Day 3 :- Arrival in Atacama San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Today we’ll check out of the hotel and drive to the airport in a private transfer. After a short scenic flight, we’ll arrive in Calama and head to San Pedro de Atacama, in the middle of the desert, where we’ll check into your hotel. In the afternoon you’ll have a time to acclimatize and explore the town.

Overnight in San Pedro De Atacama.

Day 4 :- El Tatio Geysers Atacama Desert, Chile

Don’t worry — the early wake-up call this morning will be well worth it! Today we’ll go to the amazing Tatio Geysers and see them in action. From almost 900 meters below the earth, boiling steam bursts up to 40 meters over the surface of these spectacular geysers. A scrumptious breakfast will be served upon arrival before we walk through the geothermal fields with the geysers erupting nearby. As we drive back, there is a magnificent view of the Tocopurri and Sairecabur Volcanoes. We’ll arrive back in town in time to have lunch and the afternoon free to rest or continue exploring.

Overnight in San Pedro De Atacama.

Day 5 :- Altiplanic Lagoons & traditional wool manufacturing of Socaire. Atacama Desert, Chile

 

After breakfast, we’ll start our adventure by travelling south toward the “Puna” or Highlands/Altiplanic, to marvel at its landscapes with unique lagoons and salt flats filled with wildlife and vegetation. Here, Miscanti Lagoon (the largest in the region) will surely catch your eye to impress you. Later, we will visit the Village of Socaire, where the local indigenous community still preserves part of their traditional lifestyle.

Overnight in San Pedro De Atacama.

Day 6 :- Arrival Lake District Puerto Varas, Chile

Today we’ll travel from one extreme to another as we head from the dusty Atacama Desert to Chile’s luscious Lake District, lined with vast lakes and active volcanoes. But before leaving, we’ll go to Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley)*, located 13 km/8 miles west of San Pedro in the Salt Mountain Range. The valley has beautifully strange lunar landscapes and is considered one of the driest places on the planet. This excursion ends close to 11:30 AM. After this scenic stop, we’ll drive to the Calama airport and board a flight to Puerto Montt, connecting in Santiago. Upon arrival in Puerto Montt, we’ll drive to Puerto Varas, a beautiful town with a marked German architectural style located on the shore of Lake Llanquihue. Here we’ll check into the welcoming hotel. Overnight in Puerto Varas. *Please bear in mind that this excursion can be arranged on another day, depending on the availability of flights from Calama to Santiago and then Puerto Montt.This can be amended based on your final dates of travel and flight options that day.

Day 7 :- Rafting Petrohue River Lake District, Chile

This morning it’s time for a white water rafting adventure! We’ll head to the Petrohue sector, in Perez Rosales National Park, located at the foot of Osorno Volcano next to the flowing turquoise waters of the Petrohue River. Once we arrive we’ll meet our skilled guides who will equip us with the rafting gear needed (wet suit, helmet, paddle jacket and life jacket) and then talk us through safety instructions. We board the rafts and start paddling down this beautiful class III river, enjoying the rapids and the views. After finishing our adventure, we’ll have a tasty snack on the river banks and then return to Puerto Varas to spend the afternoon.

Overnight in Puerto Varas.

Day 8 :- Perez Rosales National Park - Private Trek though Desolation Pass Lake District, Chile

With Osorno Volcano as our backdrop, today we’ll trek close to Chile’s famous Todos Los Santos Lake. On the way, we’ll stop to admire the region’s rivers and waterfalls at Ensenada and Saltos de Petrohué, before starting your three-hour ascent. At the top, the prize is clear: one of the most exquisite views of the Andes mountain range, with three volcanoes and the expansive blue of Todos Los Santos Lake, sprawled at your feet. What a treat!

Overnight in Puerto Varas.

Day 9 :- Arrival Ecocamp Patagonia Torres del Paine, Chile

 

Today you’ll check out of your hotel and board a flight to Punta Arenas in the South of Chile. You are picked up from Punta Arenas airport in the morning and driven to Eco Camp Patagonia, located in the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park. En route we’ll stop by Puerto Natales, a small, lively town on the shores of “Seno de Ultima Esperanza,” where we enjoy a hearty local lunch. The whole journey is very scenic, with plenty of wild birds and wonderful landscapes to be seen. The day ends with our arrival and overnight stay at Eco Camp Patagonia, nestled in the heart of the park with a picturesque view of the Towers. During summer the sun sets around 11 PM, so upon arrival there’s plenty of light to admire the Patagonian steppe with its guanacos and snow-peaked mountain horizon. For the next two days, we’ll pick one of three excursion options, ranging from easy to challenging in level. Eco Camp Patagonia provides you with a chart of excursions provided each day of the week. The excursions vary depending on weather and the season. Overnight Eco Camp Patagonia Standard Dome, Torres del Paine National Park. *If possible we recommend taking a flight to Puerto Natales. If you fly in via Punta Arenas Airport please make sure your schedule allows you to take the regular Eco camp transfer from the airport at the latest 3:00 PM.

Day 10 :- Western Lakes & Grey Glacier (Sample Activities) Torres del Paine, Chile

EASY-Western Lakes and Grey Glacier* We’ll drive across the park, admiring the view of Paine Grande and its snowy peaks, along with Los Cuernos and its black, granite horn-like spires. Walking along the shores of the stunning Lake Pehoe, we’ll see the furious Salto Grande waterfalls where the water from Lake Nordenskjold cascades down into Pehoe. The walk continues over the gentle Nordenskjold trail until we reach its spectacular lookout point. Later, back at Lake Pehoe, we are driven south to a beach along the shores of glacial Lake Grey. Here we’ll enjoy a tasty box lunch by the lake before embarking on a boat ride across the icy waters to the towering blue walls of Glacier Grey. After this incredible sight of the glacier up close, we’ll drive back to EcoCamp for the night.

Overnight EcoCamp Patagonia Standard Dome, Torres del Paine National Park.

Day 11 :- Fauna Trail or Towers Trek (Sample Activities) Torres del Paine, Chile

EASY Laguna Azul and Fauna Trail We’ll start the day driving to Laguna Azul on the north-eastern side of the park, stopping at various points en route to admire the local flora and fauna and the mighty Paine Waterfall. Once at Laguna Azul we’ll hike to a sightseeing point with a panoramic view of both the lagoon and granite Towers. We’ll then drive down to the shores of Sarmiento Lake, home to many limestone formations and herds of guanacos, and walk northwards along the Fauna Trail past the small Goic Lagoon and various types of fauna. After around 5 km we reach the Laguna Amarga ranger station from where we’ll drive back to EcoCamp to relax and enjoy the evening meal.

Overnight EcoCamp Patagonia Standard Dome, Torres del Paine National Park.

Day 12 :- Return to Santiago Santiago, Chile

It’s now time to board an early morning vehicle, sit back, relax and enjoy a scenic ride back to Punta Arenas in time to catch the evening flight to Santiago. Once in Santiago, we’ll go to a lovely hotel via private transfer and get some well-deserved sleep.

Overnight in Santiagao.

Day 13 :- Adiós Chile! Santiago de Chile

After breakfast, we’ll check out of the hotel and drive to the airport via private transfer, where we’ll board our flight…Hasta la proxima Chile!

Package cost

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Weather Info

The term ‘cold desert’ seems oxymoronic, however the characteristic of a desert doesn’t necessarily fall on the blistering heat. The average temperature of the site ranges from 0 °C to 30 °C. Whilst it’s normal deserts drop in temperature at the night, the Atacama desert retains its cooler temperature throughout the day due to the influx of cold ocean air.

Note

Best of Chile:
Despite being one of the driest and seemingly inhospitable places on earth, the Atacama desert is resplendent with wildlife. Among wind-cracked rock valleys and towering volcanos run vicuñas, guanacos, viscachas and foxes while condors and hawks soar through the azure skies. Drop down to the Atacama’s rocky coast, and you’ll even see Humboldt penguins.

 

Did You Know?
The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth besides the polar deserts. The desert is located by the Andes Mountains which subsequently blocks rainfall in the area. The Pacific Ocean to the West of the Atacama Desert also hinders the formation of clouds and consequently rain. As a result, the Atacama Desert is as dry as a bone.
Largely considered the one of best spots for astrologers, the lack of human life and rainfall in the area mean the skies are pollution free, cloud free and yours to admire. The Milky Way Galaxy is visible from the desert and attract a number of telescope and observatories. Advanced science is used in the area to spy on stars thousands of light years away. ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) observatories is one of the biggest in the area.

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