Santiago & Patagonia
Hike through national parks and sail among glaciers
Travel through the amazing and diverse sights of Chile as you make your way through the capital and the Patagonia region. Enjoy tours through cities, among expansive prehistoric caves, and massive glaciers that reside in stunning national parks.
What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare to Santiago (SCL)
- All airport transfers
- 2 nights in Santiago at the Hotel Torremayor Lyon, or similar
- Santiago Historical Downtown City Tour
- One-way, economy class flight from Santiago (SCL) to Punta Arenas (PUQ)
- 3 nights in Puerto Natales at the Costaustralis Hotel Patagonia, or similar
- Balmaceda & Serrano glaciers sailing tour with lunch*
- Full-day Milodon Cave & Torres del Paine National Park visit, with lunch
- One-way, economy class flight from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Santiago (SCL)
- 1 night in Santiago at the Hotel Torremayor Lyon, or similar
- Breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
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Arrive in the capital city of Santiago to kick off your adventure.
- Tour through the beautiful Torres del Paine National Park!
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Walk among the Milodon Caves, a huge and beautiful cave network that 12 foot tall, prehistoric sloths used to call home.
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Sail among the stunning Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers, a beautiful sight which, sadly, is slowly melting away.
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Enjoy amazing views of snow-covered mountains in the distance while staying in the capital and a waterside view in Puerto Natales.
Take to South America and explore Chile, a land of contrasts. Start in the capital of Santiago, a valley where the Andes look on with quiet, snow-covered peaks. Enjoy exploring the city both with a guide and picking out a few local gems for yourself!
Then, head out to Puerto Natales, where amazing glaciers and prehistoric caves await. Stay in the tiny waterside town with colorful rooftops and a bustling culture all its own, while visiting the fantastic natural beauty that surrounds it. Make sure your camera is ready to capture the massive caves, amazingly preserved remains of giant sloths, and stoic glaciers weeping into the water.
Helpful links for travel to Chile:
Visa & Passport Info
Vaccines & Medications Info
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Roundtrip economy class airfare to Santiago (SCL)
- All airport transfers
- 2 nights in Santiago at the Hotel Torremayor Lyon, or similar
- Santiago Historical Downtown City Tour
- One-way, economy class flight from Santiago (SCL) to Punta Arenas (PUQ)
- 3 nights in Puerto Natales at the Costaustralis Hotel Patagonia, or similar
- Balmaceda & Serrano glaciers sailing tour with lunch*
- Full-day Milodon Cave & Torres del Paine National Park visit, with lunch
- One-way, economy class flight from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Santiago (SCL)
- 1 night in Santiago at the Hotel Torremayor Lyon, or similar
- Breakfast daily
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Arrive in the capital city of Santiago to kick off your adventure.
- Tour through the beautiful Torres del Paine National Park!
-
Walk among the Milodon Caves, a huge and beautiful cave network that 12 foot tall, prehistoric sloths used to call home.
-
Sail among the stunning Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers, a beautiful sight which, sadly, is slowly melting away.
-
Enjoy amazing views of snow-covered mountains in the distance while staying in the capital and a waterside view in Puerto Natales.
Take to South America and explore Chile, a land of contrasts. Start in the capital of Santiago, a valley where the Andes look on with quiet, snow-covered peaks. Enjoy exploring the city both with a guide and picking out a few local gems for yourself!
Then, head out to Puerto Natales, where amazing glaciers and prehistoric caves await. Stay in the tiny waterside town with colorful rooftops and a bustling culture all its own, while visiting the fantastic natural beauty that surrounds it. Make sure your camera is ready to capture the massive caves, amazingly preserved remains of giant sloths, and stoic glaciers weeping into the water.
Helpful links for travel to Chile:
Visa & Passport Info
Vaccines & Medications Info
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Chile!
Touchdown in Chile, the Land of Glaciers and Deserts. Start in the capital of such a contrasting country and prepare for the adventures ahead. Make sure your camera is ready!
Transfer to hotel
Check-in - Hotel Torremayor Lyon
Boasting an elegant style of Mediterranean architecture, Hotel Torremayor Lyon is a luxurious retreat of comfort, sophistication, and hospitality. As soon as you walk into the hotel's lobby, you'll feel immersed in peace and relaxation. Check-in with the friendly reception team, then head up to your spacious, air-conditioned room. Open the door to WiFi, LED cable TV, a minibar, plush beds, and much more. Unpack your swimsuit and head up to the glistening outdoor pool (open during spring and summer)! After a refreshing dip, make your way back to your room and freshen up in your sparkling bathroom. Hungry? Head to the elegant on-site restaurant, then unwind with a crisp cocktail in the lounge. And, well, if you're just too comfy to leave your room - room service to the rescue.
Day 2. Santiago
Take a stroll through the historical downtown of Santiago on your tour, enjoying the sights of the snow-capped Andes looming on the horizon and the poetic influences throughout the city.
Santiago Historical Downtown City Tour
Explore Santiago, Chile's capital, which is nestled in the central valley, right below the majestic Andes. Feel the legacy of the "Mapuche" natives, who inhabited this land during the Pre-Colombian era, as well as the modernity of a thriving, booming city. Stroll along beautiful streets, visit interesting museums, admire amazing architecture, and learn all about the city's fascinating history.
Depart from your hotel and get ready to explore! Journey towards the city center, where you will see all of the main attractions. You will visit the Plaza de Armas, where you'll see the Cathedral of Santiago, the Municipality, the Post Office Building, the National History Museum, and more! Stand in awe of the gorgeous Government Palace, where you'll have the opportunity to walk through some of the most traditional streets and neighborhoods in Chile.
The fun's not over yet! Head uptown along the Costanera Highway until you reach the elegant Vitacura neighborhood and the Alonso de Cordova Avenue. Check out the FABA handicraft shop, which specializes in lapis lazuli jewelry, a semi-precious stone found only in Chile and Afghanistan. To conclude a fabulous tour, enjoy a traditional pisco sour while appreciating the beautiful spectacle of colorful jewelry.
Day 3. Santiago - Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales
Pick up a quick breakfast before embarking on your travels away from Santiago and to Puerto Natales, settled in the midst of the thriving Patagonia region. Upon arrival, you may want to take your camera on a walk with you throughout the waterside town. If you make your way down to the boatyard, you'll get to see where ships are hauled ashore for repair and repainting.
Transfer to Santiago Airport (SCL)
Fly to Punta Arenas!
Transfer to hotel
Check-in - Costaustralis Hotel Patagonia
Dig in while staying at the Hotel Costaustralis, which offers its own restaurant, bar, lounge, and coffee shop/cafe for your convenience. Guests can also take advantage of free buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a business center, conference rooms, free parking, and a pool and hot tub that offers stunning views.
Rooms are comfortable, and provide work desks, cable TV, private bathrooms with bathtubs, and beautiful mountain views. the Teniente J. Gallardo Airport is just under 4 miles away.
Day 4. Puerto Natales
Take a leisurely morning for yourself. Enjoy breakfast, and perhaps you'll wander among the colorful rooftops that decorate Puerto Natales, keeping an eye out for condors that fly overhead. Just make sure to be back in time for your afternoon tour of the striking Balmaceda & Serrano Glacier tour.
Balmaceda & Serrano glaciers sailing tour with lunch
Set sail through Puerto Bories and the Last Hope Fjord (Fiordo de Última Esperanza) to see beautiful mountains, falls, farms (estancias) and Patagonian wildlife.
The trip continues along the Balmaceda Glacier, where passengers disembark in Puerto Toro to begin a one hour trekking by the lake border through a forest of native coigüe trees, in the direction of the Serrano Glacier. Enjoy the impressive vegetation and the contrast between clean skies and floating icebergs.
Finally, set sail from Puerto Toro to trek in Eberhard Fjord. Then visit Estancia Perales and enjoy a delicious “Asado al Palo” (typical Magellan barbecue). Return to Puerto Natales at around 5pm.
Day 5. Puerto Natales
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a tour through the expansive Milodon Cave, excellent preserved remains of milodon, or giant prehistoric sloths, were found, and Torres del Paine National Park, where you'll get to see bright blue icebergs, golden grasslands, and natural granite towers.
Full-day Milodon Cave & Torres del Paine National Park visit, with lunch
Your tour begins with a visit to Milodon Cave, formed by three caves and a rock conglomerate called Silla del Diablo (Devil’s Chair). The biggest of these caves contains the replica of an extinguished animal called Milodon, a giant herbivore that most likely disappeared during the Pleistocene period.
You'll then head to Torres del Paine National Park, often considered South America's finest national park! Tour the rugged and beautiful landscape and its main attractions - Amarga Lagoon, the Horns of Paine, Salto Grande and Grey Lake. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant of Hosteria Lago Grey.
Day 6. Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas - Santiago
Say farewell to the wild beauty of Patagonia and make your way back to the capital, Santiago, for one more night.
Transfer to to Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ)
Fly to Santiago!
Transfer to hotel
Check-in - Hotel Torremayor Lyon
Boasting an elegant style of Mediterranean architecture, Hotel Torremayor Lyon is a luxurious retreat of comfort, sophistication, and hospitality. As soon as you walk into the hotel's lobby, you'll feel immersed in peace and relaxation. Check-in with the friendly reception team, then head up to your spacious, air-conditioned room. Open the door to WiFi, LED cable TV, a minibar, plush beds, and much more. Unpack your swimsuit and head up to the glistening outdoor pool (open during spring and summer)! After a refreshing dip, make your way back to your room and freshen up in your sparkling bathroom. Hungry? Head to the elegant on-site restaurant, then unwind with a crisp cocktail in the lounge. And, well, if you're just too comfy to leave your room - room service to the rescue.
Day 7. Depart Chile
Make sure your souvenirs are packed before boarding your plane home!
Transfer to Santiago Airport (SCL)
Fly home!
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