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Santiago and Puerto Varas

Santiago & Puerto Varas 7 days / 6 nights
Multi-destination
Santiago and Puerto Varas — photo 1

A seven-day journey that pairs urban culture with the landscapes of southern Chile.

The circuit opens with three nights in Santiago, with a panoramic city tour taking in the La Moneda Palace, the Plaza de Armas, Cerro Santa Lucía and Barrio Bellavista, and a full day on the coast at Valparaíso, with its coloured hills, and Viña del Mar, with the Reloj de Flores. A domestic flight south then leads to Puerto Varas, on Lake Llanquihue and ringed by the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes, for three nights. From here, excursions climb the Osorno volcano to its ski centre, with views from the glaciers to the Pacific, and visit Llanquihue and Frutillar, towns of German heritage where the Teatro del Lago stands on the lakeshore. Accommodation is offered in 3-, 4- and 5-star categories.

Highlights

Panoramic Santiago city tour: La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas, Cerro Santa Lucía and Barrio Bellavista
Valparaíso, with the Alegre and Concepción hills, and Viña del Mar, with the Reloj de Flores
Volcán Osorno and its ski centre at 1,240 m, along the shore of Lake Llanquihue
Llanquihue and Frutillar, of German heritage, with the Teatro del Lago
Views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Day 1: Arrival in Santiago

Private transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to the selected hotel in Santiago. The journey takes about 30 to 45 minutes and covers close to 20 km to the city centre, depending on the hotel location and traffic, in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Day2

Day 2: Panoramic Santiago city tour

Half-day panoramic tour from the hotel through the contrasts between the old town and the modern eastern districts. It takes in Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins (the Alameda) and the neoclassical La Moneda presidential palace, the pedestrian streets of the centre and the Plaza de Armas with the Cathedral, the Correo Central and the Municipalidad de Santiago. The tour climbs Cerro Santa Lucía, then continues past the Parque Forestal, the Museo de Bellas Artes and Barrio Lastarria, crosses the Mapocho River to Barrio Bellavista, and ends through Providencia, Las Condes and Vitacura, with the Parque Bicentenario, before returning to the hotel. Semi-private service (minimum 2 travellers).
Day3

Day 3: Valparaíso and Viña del Mar

Full-day tour from the hotel to the coast, crossing the Curacaví and Casablanca valleys. In Valparaíso, views from natural lookouts and a photo stop at La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's house-museum (entrance not included); a traditional funicular and the Alegre and Concepción hills, with the Paseo Yugoslavo and the Paseo Atkinson. Then Viña del Mar, with its casino, gardens and avenues, the Reloj de Flores, the Museo Fonck with its Easter Island moai, and the Quinta Vergara. Return to Santiago. Semi-private service (minimum 2 travellers).
Day4

Day 4: Santiago – Puerto Varas

Private transfer from the hotel to Santiago airport for the domestic flight to Puerto Montt. On arrival, a private transfer takes you to your hotel in Puerto Varas, with views of the southern Chilean landscape.
Day5

Day 5: Volcán Osorno

Excursion from the hotel along the shore of Lake Llanquihue, with views of the snow-capped Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes, to the Ensenada sector. From there the road climbs to the Volcán Osorno ski and mountain centre at 1,240 m, with views reaching from the glacier summits to the Pacific Ocean over the lake and the forested slopes; time for photographs and a hot chocolate, coffee or pisco sour at the centre's café. Return to Puerto Varas. Shared service in van (maximum 14 travellers).
Day6

Day 6: Llanquihue and Frutillar

Excursion from the hotel to Llanquihue and Frutillar. In Llanquihue, part of the old Colonos route, a visit to the Monument to the German Colonists. In Frutillar, a walk among its old German-style houses and along the lakefront to the Teatro del Lago, host of the Semanas Musicales de Frutillar. Return to Puerto Varas. Shared service in minibus (maximum 20 travellers).
Day7

Day 7: Departure

Private transfer from your hotel in Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt airport for 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
Park Inn Puerto Varas
Standard
Puerto Varas

3-star option in Puerto Varas (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
Cabaña del Lago
Superior
Puerto Varas

4-star option in Puerto Varas (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
Radisson Puerto Varas
Luxury
Puerto Varas

5-star option in Puerto Varas (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 in Santiago, 3 in Puerto Varas) in the listed hotels or similar
Included: Daily breakfast and hotel taxes where applicable
Included: Private airport–hotel–airport transfers
Included: Excursions listed in the programme (semi-private in Santiago, shared service in the Lake District)
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 Montt flight, unless expressly listed as included
Not included: Airport and tourism taxes and visa fees
Not included: Meals not specified in the programme
Not included: Drinks, unless expressly stated
Not included: Tips and gratuities (bellhops, restaurants, guides and drivers)
Not included: Personal expenses and optional services
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Any expense or service not expressly mentioned as included

Booking & policies

Are the prices shown net or retail?

Rates are net (wholesale) and reserved for travel agencies and tour operators, who sign in to see them and add their own margin. Public visitors see an indicative retail “from” price; the net rate is never shown outside the agency portal.

How is a booking confirmed?

Most bookings are confirmed immediately and the voucher is emailed within minutes. When a service shows “In process”, RUMBO LIBRE is confirming final availability with the receptive operator at destination — usually within 24 to 48 business hours.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations follow Clause 7 of the Terms: more than 30 days before the service, no penalty and a full refund; 15 to 30 days, 25%; 8 to 14 days, 50%; 3 to 7 days, 75%; less than 72 hours before commencement or a no-show, 100%. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. The schedule above is indicative: the conditions that apply to each booking are those confirmed in the quotation, and may be stricter in high season, on public holidays or where a supplier applies its own policy.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after confirmation?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed with the receptive operator subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.