A seven-day journey that combines the city of Santiago with the landscapes of Chilean Patagonia.
It begins with three nights in Santiago, with a panoramic city tour of the capital — from La Moneda and the Plaza de Armas in the historic centre to Cerro Santa Lucía, Barrio Bellavista and the modern eastern districts — and a full-day excursion to the coast, to Valparaíso, with its hills and funiculars, and Viña del Mar. A domestic flight then heads south to Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. A full day in the park takes in the Cueva del Milodón, Laguna Amarga, the Cuernos del Paine, the Salto Grande waterfall and Lago Grey, with its floating icebergs calved from Glaciar Grey. A free day in Puerto Natales leaves time to enjoy the surroundings. Accommodation is offered in 3-, 4- and 5-star categories.
Highlights
Panoramic city tour of Santiago: La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, Cerro Santa Lucía and Barrio Bellavista
Valparaíso and its hills (Cerros Alegre and Concepción), with a funicular ride
Viña del Mar, with the Reloj de Flores and the moái at the Museo Fonck
Cueva del Milodón
Torres del Paine National Park: the Cuernos del Paine and the Salto Grande waterfall
Lago Grey and the icebergs calved from Glaciar Grey
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago
Arrival at Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), where a private transfer takes you to your selected hotel in the city. The journey takes about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the hotel location and traffic, and covers close to 20 km in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle.
Day2
Day 2: Panoramic city tour of Santiago
After breakfast, a panoramic city tour of Santiago from the hotel, contrasting the historic centre with the modern eastern districts. It takes in Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins (the Alameda) and the neoclassical La Moneda presidential palace; the Plaza de Armas with the Cathedral, the Central Post Office and the Municipality; Cerro Santa Lucía; the Parque Forestal, the Museo de Bellas Artes and Barrio Lastarria; and, across the Mapocho river, Barrio Bellavista. It ends in Providencia, Las Condes and Vitacura, with the Parque Bicentenario, before returning to the hotel. Approximately 08:30/09:00 to 13:30/14:00.
Day3
Day 3: Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
After breakfast, a full-day excursion from the hotel to the coast. Crossing the Curacaví and Casablanca valleys, known for their wine, the tour reaches Valparaíso, with views from natural viewpoints and a photo stop at La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's house-museum (entrance not included). It explores the historic quarters aboard a traditional funicular and around the Cerros Alegre and Concepción, with the Paseo Yugoslavo and the Paseo Atkinson. It continues to Viña del Mar — the Casino, the gardens and avenues, the Reloj de Flores, the Museo Fonck with its Easter Island moái, and the Quinta Vergara — before returning to Santiago. Approximately 08:30–09:00 to 16:30–17:00.
Day4
Day 4: Santiago – Puerto Natales
After breakfast, private transfer from your hotel in Santiago to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) for the domestic flight south to Puerto Natales. On arrival at Puerto Natales airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel, with a first impression of the surrounding Patagonian landscapes.
Day5
Day 5: Torres del Paine National Park
After breakfast, a full-day excursion (lunch included) from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park. A first stop at the Cueva del Milodón, an archaeological site where remains of the extinct milodón were found. The route continues to Laguna Amarga, the park's gateway, from where — weather permitting — the Torres del Paine come into view, then to the Cuernos del Paine and the Salto Grande waterfall, where the turquoise waters of the Río Paine fall. The final stop is Lago Grey: a walk through a coigüe forest and across a suspension bridge over the Río Pingo leads to its grey pebble beach, with floating icebergs calved from Glaciar Grey and the Paine Grande massif behind. Approximately 07:00–07:30 to 17:30–18:00.
Day6
Day 6: Free day in Puerto Natales
Free day to enjoy the surroundings of Puerto Natales at your own pace.
Day7
Day 7: Departure
At the indicated time, transfer from your hotel in Puerto Natales to the airport, with a last view of the Patagonian landscapes before your departure flight.
Suggested hotels
Hampton by Hilton Santiago Las Condes
Standard
Las Condes
3-star option in Santiago (3 nights).
Hot buffet breakfast
Restaurant
Gym
Rooftop with jacuzzi
24-hour reception
Minimarket
Manquehue Metro Station (50 m)
Parque Araucano (10-min walk)
Parque Arauco
Costanera Center
Weskar Lodge
Standard
Puerto Natales
3-star option in Puerto Natales (3 nights).
Pullman Santiago Vitacura
Superior
Vitacura
4-star option in Santiago (3 nights).
Outdoor pool
Gym
Mediterranean restaurant
8 meeting rooms
Underground parking
Free WiFi
Club de Golf Los Leones (across from the hotel)
Costanera Center (~2.5 km)
Arturo Merino Benítez Airport (~18 km)
Vitacura
Altiplánico Sur Puerto Natales
Superior
Puerto Natales
4-star option in Puerto Natales (3 nights).
DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy
Luxury
Vitacura
5-star option in Santiago (3 nights).
Outdoor pool
Spa
Gym
Mediterranean restaurant
Terrace
Garden
Parque Bicentenario (~2 km)
Costanera Center (~3 km)
Arturo Merino Benítez Airport (~18 km)
Vitacura
Noi Patagonia
Luxury
Puerto Natales
5-star option in Puerto Natales (3 nights).
Essential, Premium and Luxury categories available. Final accommodation is confirmed by date and availability.
What's included
Included: Accommodation for 6 nights: 3 nights in Santiago and 3 nights in Puerto Natales
Included: Daily breakfast and hotel taxes where applicable
Included: Airport–hotel–airport transfers
Included: Panoramic city tour of Santiago, in semi-private service
Included: Full-day excursion to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, in semi-private service
Included: Full-day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park with lunch, in a shared minibus
Included: Welcome amenities: a bottle of wine per booking and a power adapter
What's not included
Not included: International and domestic airfare (including the Santiago – Puerto Natales flight)
Not included: Airport and tourism taxes and visa fees
Not included: Meals not specified in the programme
Not included: Drinks, unless explicitly stated
Not included: Tips and gratuities for staff, guides and drivers
Not included: Personal expenses and optional services
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Entrance fees not indicated in the programme (for example, the La Sebastiana museum)
Not included: Anything not expressly mentioned as included