13 days/12 nights
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
Guide Price €5,999 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
From the moon-like landscapes of the Atacama Desert in Chile’s far north, to the towering peaks of Torres del Paine National Park in deepest Patagonia, this tour showcases Chile’s highlights in a fast paced itinerary.
- Discover the wilderness of Torres del Paine National Park
- See the bizarre landscapes of the Atacama Desert
- Enjoy city tours in Santiago, Puerto Montt and Valparaiso
- Explore the beautiful Chilean Lake District
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Itinerary
Day 1 Santiago
Arrive in Santiago and make your way to your hotel where you’ll meet your fellow travellers. Enjoy a city walking tour this afternoon.
Day 2 Valparaiso
Head to the atmospheric port of Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the historic city centre and admire the multicoloured houses that characterise the city.
Day 3 Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama
Fly north to Calama and transfer to the small town of San Pedro de Atacama. At dusk, set out for the Valley of the Moon, and watch the sunset over the unique rock formations.
Day 4 San Pedro de Atacama
Further explore this incredible region with a visit to the highland lagoons of Miscanti and Miniques and the huge salt lake of Salar de Atacama. Look out for the flamingos that inhabit this eerie landscape.
Day 5 San Pedro de Atacama
Start the day with a visit to the El Tatio Geysers, located 4,300m above sea level. Watch as the fountains shoot into the air as the sun rises and melts the nightly ice caps that form over the hot springs. Enjoy an optional astronomy tour this evening.
Day 6 San Pedro de Atacama to Puerto Varas
Fly from Calama to Puerto Montt (via Santiago) and transfer by road to Puerto Varas, located on the shores of spectacular Lake Llanquihue.
Day 7 Puerto Varas
Today you’ll explore the gorgeous Chilean Lake District. Admire striking views of the Osorno Volcano and visit the beautiful Laguna Verde.
Day 8 Puerto Varas to Puerto Natales
Transfer to Puerto Montt for a sightseeing tour of the city. Afterwards, fly south to Punta Arenas, the southernmost city in Chile and transfer to Puerto Natales.
Day 9 Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine NP
Travel to the wilderness of Torres del Paine National Park. Visit Laguna Azul, Salto Grande Waterfall and Los Cuernos viewpoint for wonderful views of the Torres Massif.
Day 10 Torres del Paine NP
Further explore this beautiful area and take a hike at Grey Lake. Afterwards, enjoy time at leisure to relax and absorb the scenery.
Day 11 Torres del Paine NP to Puerto Natales
There is the chance to take an optional boat excursion to the Grey Glacier. Alternatively continue exploring this incredible national park before returning to the city.
Day 12 Puerto Natales to Santiago
Travel back to Punta Arenas airport and fly north to Santiago for an afternoon at leisure.
Day 13 Santiago
Your tour ends this morning.
Optional Excursions: Payable
locally through your Tour Leader
Astronomy tour in the Atacama Desert
Zodiac boat ride on the Rio Serrano
Departs: Selected departures, Jan - Mar & Oct - Nov.
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Price & Inclusions
- Shared transport, tour leader & shared sightseeing excursions
- Flights as detailed
- 12 nights hotel accommodation
- 12 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/11/2024 to 31/12/2025. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
Flights
As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.
Your Trailfinders Travel Consultant will be able to find the best flights to suit you and your choice of tour. Contact us for our latest flight offers or take a look at our flights pages for a general idea of prices.
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