Untouched Patagonia & The Atacama Desert
14 days/13 nights
Fly Drive Holiday
Guide Price €4,999 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Combine a fly drive on the iconic Carretera Austral route through the pristine Aysén Region with the Atacama Desert and the winelands.
- Lagoons, geysers and rock formations of the Atacama Desert
- Explore the less visited Aysén Region at your own pace
- Wine tasting in the Colchagua Valley
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Itinerary
Day 1 Santiago
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Santiago
Explore the highlights of Santiago with a private guide.
Day 3 Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama
Fly to Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. Later head to Moon Valley to discover its surreal rock formations.
Days 4-5 San Pedro de Atacama
Spend two days exploring different areas of the fascinating Atacama Desert.
Day 6 San Pedro de Atacama to Santiago
Fly back from Calama to Santiago.
Day 7 Santiago to Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Fly to Balmaceda and pick up your rental car. Drive to picturesque Puerto Rio Tranquilo on General Carrera Lake.
Day 8 Puerto Rio Tranquilo
Take a morning boat trip to see the extraordinary Marble Caves.
Day 9 Puerto Rio Tranquilo to Caleta Tortel
Head south to the coastal village of Caleta Tortel, surrounded by fjords and small islands.
Day 10 Caleta Tortel to Puerto Guadal
Drive back north to General Carrera Lake. Why not stop en route to explore the hiking trails of Patagonia National Park?
Day 11 Puerto Guadal
A day at leisure.
Day 12 Puerto Guadal to Colchagua Valley
Drive back to Balmaceda for your flight to Santiago and transfer to the stunning Colchagua Valley.
Day 13 Colchagua Valley
Enjoy a day tour to visit two vineyards for wine tasting and a gourmet lunch.
Day 14 Colchagua Valley to Santiago
Transfer to Santiago airport.
Departs: Private touring is flexible – choose your ideal departure date,
Jan - Apr & Nov - Dec.
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Price & Inclusions
- Private transfers & a combination of shared & private sightseeing excursions
- 6 days Crossover 4WD car hire including insurance
- Flights as detailed
- 13 nights 3
to 4 hotel accommodation - 13 breakfasts & 2 lunches
- International flights
We negotiate new offers daily from discounted flights, tours and vehicle hire to free upgrades, added value and unique inclusions. Please call for our latest offers.
The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/10/2024 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.
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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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