A ten-day journey across Chile from north to south, between city, volcanoes and Patagonian landscapes.
It opens with three nights in Santiago, with a city tour of the historic centre, Cerro Santa Lucía and the eastern districts, and a full-day excursion to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. It continues with three nights in Puerto Varas, with the ascent of the Volcán Osorno beside Lake Llanquihue and a tour of Llanquihue and Frutillar, reflecting the German heritage of the south. It closes with three nights in Puerto Natales, the base for a full-day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park, with the Cuernos del Paine, the Salto Grande and Lago Grey with the Glaciar Grey. Accommodation is offered in 3-, 4- and 5-star categories, and a free day in Puerto Natales leaves room for optional activities. The stages are linked by domestic flights.
Highlights
Santiago: the historic centre, the Palacio de La Moneda and Cerro Santa Lucía
Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: the funiculars, Cerros Alegre and Concepción, and the Reloj de Flores
The Volcán Osorno and Lake Llanquihue
Frutillar and its Teatro del Lago, and the German heritage of southern Chile
Torres del Paine National Park: the Cuernos del Paine, the Salto Grande and Lago Grey with the Glaciar Grey
The Cueva del Milodón
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago
Private transfer from Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to your selected hotel in the city, a journey of about 30–45 minutes covering some 20 km, in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Day2
Day 2: Santiago panoramic city tour
Panoramic tour of Santiago. Along Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins (the Alameda), the Palacio de La Moneda; the Plaza de Armas with the Cathedral, the Correo Central and the Municipalidad; the climb up Cerro Santa Lucía; the Parque Forestal, the Museo de Bellas Artes and Barrio Lastarria; across the Mapocho River to Barrio Bellavista; and the eastern districts of Providencia, Las Condes and Vitacura, with the Parque Bicentenario. Approx. 08:30–14:00.
Day3
Day 3: Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
Full-day excursion to the coast. Crossing the Curacaví and Casablanca valleys to Valparaíso, with its viewpoints, a traditional funicular and the Cerros Alegre and Concepción (Paseo Yugoslavo and Paseo Atkinson), and a photo stop at La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's house-museum (entrance not included). Then Viña del Mar: the Casino, the Reloj de Flores, the Museo Fonck with its Easter Island moái, and the Quinta Vergara. Approx. 08:30–17:00.
Day4
Day 4: Santiago – Puerto Varas
Private transfer from your Santiago hotel to the airport for the domestic flight to Puerto Montt (flight not included). On arrival, private transfer from Puerto Montt airport to your hotel in Puerto Varas, with views of southern Chile's landscapes.
Day5
Day 5: Volcán Osorno
Excursion from Puerto Varas to the Volcán Osorno. Skirting Lake Llanquihue with views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes, the route reaches Ensenada and climbs to the Volcán Osorno ski and mountain centre at 1,240 m, with views from the glacial summits to the Pacific Ocean. Return to Puerto Varas. Approx. 09:00–18:00.
Day6
Day 6: Llanquihue and Frutillar
Excursion to Llanquihue and Frutillar, towns shaped by German heritage. In Llanquihue, part of the old Ruta de los Colonos, the Monument to the German Colonists; in Frutillar, the old German-style houses and the lakefront Teatro del Lago, home of the Semanas Musicales de Frutillar. Return to Puerto Varas. Approx. 09:00–18:00.
Day7
Day 7: Puerto Varas – Puerto Natales
Private transfer from your Puerto Varas hotel to Puerto Montt airport for the domestic flight to Punta Arenas (flight not included). From Punta Arenas, a regular bus crosses the Patagonian steppe to Puerto Natales (about 3 hours), followed by a short transfer from the bus terminal to your hotel.
Day8
Day 8: Torres del Paine National Park
Full-day excursion from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park (lunch included). Stops at the Cueva del Milodón; Laguna Amarga, the park gateway, with views of the Torres del Paine; the Cuernos del Paine; the Salto Grande waterfall on the Río Paine; and Lago Grey, reached through a coigüe forest and a suspension bridge over the Río Pingo, with floating icebergs from the Glaciar Grey and the Paine Grande massif beyond. Approx. 07:00–18:00.
Day9
Day 9: Free day
Free day in Puerto Natales for independent activities or optional excursions.
Day10
Day 10: Departure
At the indicated time, a representative accompanies you on the transfer from your Puerto Natales hotel to the airport for your departure flight, with a last view of the Patagonian landscapes.
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).
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
Cabaña del Lago
Superior
Puerto Varas
4-star option in Puerto Varas (3 nights).
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
Radisson Puerto Varas
Luxury
Puerto Varas
5-star option in Puerto Varas (3 nights).
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 (9 nights: 3 in Santiago, 3 in Puerto Varas and 3 in Puerto Natales), with hotel taxes
Included: Daily breakfast at the hotel
Included: Airport–hotel–airport private transfers
Included: Intercity bus connection Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales
Included: Excursions listed in the programme, in semi-private service with a guide: Santiago city tour; Valparaíso and Viña del Mar; Volcán Osorno; Llanquihue and Frutillar; full-day Torres del Paine National Park
Included: Lunch on the Torres del Paine excursion day
Included: Welcome amenities: one bottle of wine per reservation and a power adapter
What's not included
Not included: International airfare
Not included: Internal air tickets (Santiago – Puerto Montt and Puerto Montt – Punta Arenas)
Not included: Airport, tourism and visa taxes and fees
Not included: Entrance fees not listed as included (for example, the La Sebastiana museum in Valparaíso)
Not included: Meals not mentioned in the programme, and food and drinks during transfers
Not included: Drinks unless expressly stated
Not included: Tips and gratuities (bellhops, restaurants, guides and drivers)
Not included: Personal expenses and optional excursions
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Anything not expressly mentioned as included