Day 01: Arrive Santiago de Chile

Arrival in Santiago and transfer to the hotel.  Santiago de Chile is a city of contrasts. Traces of its colonial past mix with the ultramodern, high-rise buildings of the financial center. This tour offers the opportunity to see this eclectic mix for ourselves. Begin by heading south through the downtown area, to get to the heart of the city. From here, we head along the famous Alameda, Santiago’s colorful main avenue, where we’ll see some important iconic constructions such as the Chilean University, San Francisco Church and the Santa Lucia Hill, site of Santiago’s foundation in 1541. Continue towards the Plaza de Armas and the cathedral. Very close to here is the famous Central Market, the main market for fresh fish and seafood. This interesting building dating back to the end of the 19th century is a steel construction, built in London and brought to Chile by ship. Afterwards, cross the Mapocho River to reach the bohemian Bellavista district on the way to the San Cristobal Hill. From one of the hill’s viewpoints, enjoy the finest views of Santiago and the Andes Mountains. To round off the tour, pass through the modern residential areas of the city with their daring architecture en route to our hotel.

Overnight: Hotel Principado Express, Santiago de Chile (2 nights)

Day 02: Santiago de Chile

Day free to enjoy the cultural highlights of the city on your own. Or, book additional optional tour for an extra charge. (B)

Day 03: Santiago de Chile/Puerto Montt (Flight)/Puerto Varas (Drive)

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Puerto Montt (cost not included). Arrival and transfer to hotel in Puerto Varas. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight: Hotel Cabanas del Lago, Puerto Varas (3 nights) (B)

Day 04: Puerto Varas

One adventure we must experience in Chile is sailing on the wonderful Todos los Santos Lake, with its emerald colored waters and surrounding forests. First, visit the world renowned Petrohué Waterfalls, flowing into a river that runs through beautiful rock formations. Also discover Peulla, a small ecological village of 120 inhabitants, which is on the route of the famous Andean Crossing.  After visiting the Petrohué Waterfalls, enjoy a two-hour boat trip on Todos los Santos Lake, taking in the views of the majestic Osorno, Puntiagudo and Tronador volcanoes. In Peulla, we can choose to take part in a large variety of activities such as canopying, horse riding and a 4x4 safari, all in a stunning setting that will take your breath away. Afterwards we are transferred back to our hotel. (B, L)

Day 05: Puerto Varas

Day at leisure or book additional optional tour for an extra charge. (B)

Day 06: Puerto Varas/Puerto Montt (Drive)/Punta Arenas (Flight)

Transfer from the hotel in Puerto Varas to the airport in Puerto Montt. En route, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Puerto Montt, which was founded by German settlers in 1852. The influence of these settlers still remains in the style of the wooden houses. Pass along the "Costanera" Avenue and continue to the observation point for a beautiful view of the city, Reloncavi Bay, Tenglo Island and the channels. Afterwards, journey through the town’s center with its typical square and its cathedral, the oldest building in the region. We also visit Angelmó, the traditional fish and seafood market in the port. At the end of our tour, we will be transferred to the airport for our flight to Punta Arenas (cost not included). Arrival at the airport of Punta Arenas and transfer to our hotel.

Overnight: Hotel Rey Don Felipe, Punta Arenas (1 night) (B)

Day 07: Punta Arenas/Torres del Pain National Park (Drive)

Today starts the All-Inclusive package in Torres del Paine National Park! The hotel Las Torres, with its All-Inclusive program, allows you to enjoy the park from the hotel, which is located on a private ranch inside one of the most beautiful and moving places on the planet. The package starts with a transfer on shared basis from your hotel in Punta Arenas to the airport, where additional passengers will be picked-up. You will then continue to the Cerro Negro Ranch.

**Remark: the transfer hotel – airport takes place together with other passengers with English speaking assistance (on the way to the airport additional guests will be picked-up from different hotels). From the airport to the ranch the transfer takes place with Spanish speaking driver only. The exact pick-up time at the hotel in Punta Arenas will be informed the day before.

The Cerro Negro Ranch is a typical Patagonia ranch, where the guests get the chance to enjoy an authentic sheepdog and sheep shearing show. Afterwards, Patagonian lamb will be served for lunch. After the visit you will continue to the Torres del Paine National Park.

**Remark: the transfer takes place together with other passengers and a Spanish speaking driver (without guide). The activities in the ranch take place with English speaking assistance.

Arrival at the hotel around 1600 hrs. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Hotel Las Torres, Torres del Pain National Park (3 nights) (B, D)

Day 08: Torres del PainE National Park

Enjoy the all-inclusive program package of the Hotel Las Torres.  All excursions are shared with other guests of the hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 09: Torres del Paine National Park

Enjoy the all-inclusive program package of the Hotel Las Torres. All excursions are shared with other guests of the hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Torres del Paine National Park/Punta Arenas (Drive)/Santiago de Chile (Flight)

Early in the morning, the transfer vehicle from Hotel Las Torres will drive us (without guide) back to Punta Arenas to the airport for our return flight to Santiago (flight not included). Arrival in Santiago and transfer to our hotel.

Overnight:Hotel Principado Express, Santiago de Chile (1 night) (B)

Day 11: Depart Santiago de Chile

Check out by 1100 hrs. After our riveting journey through Chile, we are transferred to the airport for our departure flight. (B)

* please contact us for programs of Chile combines with other countries in South America.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

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Participants

This tour operates on a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 participants

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