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Across Chile’s Regions

14 Days
Santiago, Valparaíso, San Pedro de Atacama, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales
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Chile Package: Across Chile’s Regions

14 Days

Santiago, Valparaíso, San Pedro de Atacama, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales

Overview

Discover the spectacular landscapes of Chile from the arid deserts of the north to the rugged, wind-swept landscapes of Patagonia in the south. This exciting tour will lead you to the most inspiring natural wonders in Chile as you explore the various climates of the longest country on Earth.

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Discover the spectacular landscapes of Chile from the arid deserts of the north to the rugged, wind-swept landscapes of Patagonia in the south.

Designed by Kim MacQuarrey, 4-time Emmy Winner and our Travel Specialist
Designed by Kim MacQuarrie, 4-time Emmy Winner and our Travel Specialist

Route

Day 1 : Arrival to Santiago & City Tour
Day 2 : Maipo Valley Wine Tour
Day 3 : Valparaíso & Viña del Mar Tour
Day 4 : Arrival to San Pedro de Atacama & Valle de la Luna Tour
Day 5 : Tatio Geyser Tour
Day 6 : Tour to Toconao Village, Atacama Salt Flats & Chaxa Lagoon
Day 7 : Arrival to Puerto Varas
Day 8 : Chiloe Island Tour
Day 9 : Petrohué Falls & Osorno Volcano Tour
Day 10 : Arrival to Punta Arenas & Continue to Puerto Natales
Day 11 : Full Day Estancia Perales Tour
Day 12 : Torres Del Paine Tour
Day 13 : Half day Puerto Natales Bike City Tour
Day 14 : Departure from Torres Del Paine

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DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS
A blue lake overlooked by snow-capped peaks as well as the back of the iconic Torres del Paine.
Torres del Paine
Rooftops of colorful traditional houses with snow-capped mountains overhead in Puerto Natales.
Puerto Natales
A couple of hikers stopping for a photo on the trek to Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia.
Torres del Paine
SANTIAGO

The bustling metropolis of Chile's capital and largest city is surrounded by picturesque mountains.

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

This town in the high altitude Atacama Desert is surrounded by dramatic landscapes.

PUERTO VARAS

This town on the banks of Lake Llanquihue is the perfect base to explore Chile’s Lake District.

PUERTO NATALES

This humble port town is the gateway to the renowned Torres del Paine National Park.

The modern skyscrapers of Santiago with the snow-capped Andes Mountains overhead.
Santiago
The shimmering water of a lagoon overlooked by red and orange mountains in Chile's Atacama Desert.
San Pedro de Atacama
Itinerary

View of the city of Santiago, with the snow-capped Andes Mountains towering overhead.
  • You will be met at the Santiago Airport by a Latin America For Less representative and transferred to your comfortable hotel in Santiago. Check out our selection of great value Santiago Hotels.
  • Today, you will head out on a half day historical tour of Santiago to visit some of the most interesting sites in Santiago and learn about the fascinating history of Chile and its capital.
  • You will start the tour driving up the Santa Lucia hill where Santiago was founded. You will then continue on to the historic downtown, Plaza de Armas (Main Square), where stands some of Santiago’s historic buildings. You will see the Cathedral, City Hall, Central Post Office, and National Historical Museum.
  • You will then drive to the civic area to see the Moneda Presidential Palace, current seat of the Chilean government. The tour will continue through charming streets lined with 19th century buildings, passing the statue of Typical Zone, the Cousiño Palace, and the Basilica de los Sacramentinos (inspired by the Montmartre church in Paris).
  • The tour will end on the Alameda Bernardo O’Higgins, Santiago’s main avenue where you will visit the San Francisco church and its beautiful colonial museum and monastery.
  • You will have the remainder of the afternoon and evening to explore Santiago at your leisure. Try some delicious traditional Chilean cuisine in one of the restaurants, discover some of its exciting barrios and take advantage of the lively nightlife!

Rows of grapes overlooked by tree-covered mountains at a vineyard in Viña del Mar.
  • Today you will depart from Santiago and head towards the town of Pirque located in Maipo Valley, and ultimately reach the highly-acclaimed Viña Concha y Toro vineyards.
  • Begin the tour with a walkthrough of the gardens from the late 19th century former summer residence of the Concha y Toro family. Discover more than 25 vafiatied of grapes all while having a beautiful panoramic view of the Maipo Valley. Finish the first part of the tour with a tasting of three wines from the Casillero del Diablo wine cellar.
  • Then, head to Viña Santa Rita, where you will begin a guided tour of the varietal garden, vineyards, winemaking, aging process, and bottling process in the famous "Bodega 1" and Bodega de los 120 Patriotas."
  • End your tour with a delicious wine tasting and lunch at the beautiful Doña Paula Restaurant and explore the Andean Museum which exhibits archaeological and ethnographic collections from the pre-Columbian people who inhabited Chile. (*optional)

Colorful buildings and a church overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the coastal city of Valparaíso.
  • Explore Chile’s coastal cities with an exciting Valparaíso and Viña del Mar Tour. These two charming towns are located a little more than an hour from Santiago.
  • With its bohemian atmosphere, chaotic and colorful architecture, and lovely port, Valparaíso is one of the most attractive cities in Chile. You will start your tour at the Mirador 21 de Mayo from where you will enjoy spectacular views of the entire city and bay. Next, you will visit the fascinating house-museum of the poet and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Pablo Neruda.
  • Descend to Valparaíso’s Prat Dock, where sailors embark and men scramble to load the enormous ships.
  • After lunch, you will head out to Viña del Mar where you will enjoy a relaxing stroll down the quiet streets and picturesque beaches of this lovely coastal town.
  • In the afternoon, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Santiago and have the evening free to explore more of the city’s exciting spots.

The moon shining down on the impressive rock formations of the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley).
  • Enjoy breakfast at your Santiago hotel before setting out on your journey to San Pedro de Atacama. You will fly to the Calama Airport and meet a Latin America For Less Representative who will take you 60 miles (98km) to San Pedro de Atacama.
  • You’ll settle into your San Pedro de Atacama hotel and get acclimated to the desert atmosphere before setting out on a tour of the wind-swept Valle de la Luna. Situated about 7.5 miles (12 km) from San Pedro, this valley boasts spectacular moon-like landscapes full of strange formations created by the wind’s erosion of the salt mountains.
  • Sunset in Valle de la Luna is a truly magical and unforgettable experience. You’ll watch as a striking range of colors melts across the landscape. Climb up one of the dunes to get an even better view of the darkening valley and watch the stars appear. After sunset, you will return to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama and have the remainder of the evening to spend at your leisure.

Multiple geysers emitting steam in the Tatio Geyser field of the Atacama Desert.
  • Rise before dawn and head out on a full day tour to the astonishing Tatio Geyser where you’ll witness an amazing natural phenomenon. Located at 14,760 feet (4,500 m) above sea level, this incredible geothermal field is surrounded by volcanoes and filled with geysers. You will get the chance to walk close to the geysers and their craters with a guide who will answer all your questions about this striking phenomenon.
  • After a well deserved breakfast next to the Tatio Geysers, you will explore the surrounding high plateau and its amazing fauna and flora. Unobstructed views of the impressive Tocorpuri and Sairecabur volcanoes will unfold before you, and you will be able to observe the native wildlife found in the wetlands. Keep your eyes open and try to spot the foxes, Vizcachas, and llamas that populate this wild landscape.
  • In the afternoon, you will return to San Pedro de Atacama where you will be free to explore the village and its surroundings or rest at your hotel for the remainder of the day.

A couple visiting Laguna Chaxa, one of the many scenic lagoons near Chile's San Pedro de Atacama.
  • After breakfast at your hotel, you will head south of San Pedro toward the oasis of Toconao, a verdant Andean village that manages to thrive in the middle of the barren Atacama Desert. The small colonial-style houses are made of white volcanic stone, and the town boasts a beautiful church with striking bell towers and a myriad of narrow alleys filled with small artisan workshops.
  • You will continue on toward the fertile lands of the nearby Quebrada de Jere, a beautiful gorge where the fruit tree orchards and grazing cattle create a striking contrast with the dryness of the surrounding desert.
  • Later on you will reach the impressive Atacama Salt Flats, the largest in Chile. Unlike most salt flats, which are smooth, the earth’s crust here is jagged like puzzle pieces, giving the area a striking and unusual appearance. The salt flat is home to many lagoons where pink and white flamingos are mirrored in the still salt water. You will have the chance to visit the sparkling Chaxa Lagoon, a beautiful protected area, where you can observe the birds from up close.
  • Back in San Pedro, the evening will be free for you to rest in your comfortable hotel, explore the village, or try some delicious local cuisine.

A traditional church towers over the town of Puerto Varas on the shores of Lake Llanquihue.
  • Today you’ll leave San Pedro de Atacama and head to Chile’s lovely Lake District. After breakfast, you’ll meet your transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Varas. Upon arrival to the El Tepual Airport, you’ll be met by a Chile For Less representative who will take you to your comfortable Puerto Varas hotel.
  • You will have the remainder of the afternoon and evening to explore the lovely city of Puerto Varas on your own. Absorb the friendly atmosphere as you stroll down the streets, and duck into a local restaurant to try some regional cuisine.

Colorful traditional stilt houses in the water on Chiloé Island in Chilean Patagonia.
  • Today you will set out on a tour of the mysterious and alluring archipelago of Chiloe. Consisting of one main island known as Chiloe Grande, and numerous islets, the archipelago is not only famous for its lush forests, rolling hillsides, and patchwork fields, but also for its legends and rich mythology.
  • You will first head toward Pargua were you will board a ferry boat to journey across the Chacao Channel to Chiloe Island. Your first stop on the island is the beautiful Caulin Bay, a natural sanctuary with rich wildlife. Among the various bird species that call this bay home, some endangered species such as black-necked swans and Chilean flamingos deserve special mention.
  • You’ll continue on to the small town of Ancud along the shores of beautiful Quetalmahue Bay. You will have some free time to explore Ancud on your own and have lunch in the lively port before visiting the Museo Regional with its interesting collection highlighting the early history of Chiloe. Admire the Fortress San Antonio, which dominates the port, and wander through the bustling local market where you can browse the numerous stalls. Later on, you will board a smaller boat and head toward Peñihuil Bay, where various islets are home to large colonies of Magellan and Humboldt penguins. They nest from September to March.
  • After a full day exploring this region, you will be taken back to your hotel in Puerto Varas. The evening is free for you to explore the town on your own.

Petrohue Falls overlooked by the majestic Osorno Volcano in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park.
  • Continue exploring the splendid Lake District with a tour to the Petrohue Falls, located in the magnificent Vincente Perez Rosales National Park, followed by a visit to the majestic Osorno Volcano. You’ll travel near the shores of Lake Llanquihue, the largest in Chile and third largest natural lake in South America. On the way, you will pass by the traditional German architecture of the old houses built by the first German settlers. You will also have the chance to see the picturesque village of Ensenada, as well as the Pescado River, Puerto Arthur, and Los Riscos.
  • In Ensenada, the road runs inland to the mountain range and passes by the magnificent Petrohue Falls, a cascading succession of emerald water. You will take a walk through the coigüe trees in Vincente Perez Rosales Park toward Laguna Verde and finally up to Osorno Volcano. From the volcano’s crater (3,280 feet above sea level) you will enjoy the most spectacular views of the entire Petrohue river valley, Andes mountain range, and Calbuco Volcano.
  • Later in the afternoon, you will return to Puerto Varas and have the rest of the evening free to rest in your hotel or relax in the pleasant atmosphere of this picturesque lake town.

Small boats and canoes on the banks of the Señoret Channel near the town of Puerto Natales.
  • After breakfast at your hotel, meet your transfer to the airport for your flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas.
  • Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport in Punta Arenas by a Latin America For Less representative who will take you to the Punta Arenas bus station for your journey to Puerto Natales.
  • Upon arrival in Puerto Natales, one of our representatives will take you to your confirmed Puerto Natales hotel.
  • Enjoy a free afternoon and evening to explore the restaurants and local Patagonian culture of Puerto Natales at your leisure.

A group of visitors on horseback riding through a valley with imposing mountains towering overhead.
  • Today you will depart from your hotel located in Puerto Natales to begin your full day visit to the beautiful La Estancia Perales. Typical of the Patagonia fjords, La Estancia Perales is surrounded by nature that provides stunning views of the landscape.
  • During your guided tour, you will hike though the magic "Fiord Path," also known as Camino del Fiordo. On the hike, you will have the opportunity to spot native flora and fauna, see glaciers such as San Luis Mount and Barranca de Lobos Marinos, and pass by Caracha lagoon all with the view of the Chacabuco mountain range.
  • The Tour will end with a typical magallenean lunch before heading back to your hotel in Puerto Natales for a well-deserved night's rest.

A rustic scene at Torres del Paine National Park with two of the distinctive peaks visible.
  • Explore the strikingly beautiful Torres del Paine National Park on an adventurous full-day tour. Meet your guide for the journey to Torres del Paine, and along the way, you will stop at Milodon Cave, an enormous cavern that is almost 100 feet high and 230 feet deep.
  • The tour continues from here through the hills and plains of Chilean Patagonia, before reaching Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
  • You will admire Lake Nordeskjold draining into Lake Pehoe at Salto Grande and the granite massifs of Cuernos del Paine, which dominate the skyline. Eat lunch along the shores of Lake Grey, enjoying the views of Grey glacier. After lunch, you will continue on to Amarga Lagoon which has some of the best views in Torres del Paine before checking in to your Torres del Paine hotel in the early evening.

The spectacular Balmaceda Glacier, a hanging glacier situated between two mountain peaks.
  • You’ll depart from your hotel and recieve a bike helmet then explore the stunning shore of Señoret. Puerto Natales is is located on the shore of Señoret Channel, between Almirante Montt gulf and Ultima Esperanza fjord.
  • During the excursion, you will visit many monuments streets and avenues of the city. You'll visit the main viewpoints, pioneer homes, a handicraft town called Ether Aike, Braun Blanchard Pier, and the main square.

Snow-capped mountains and the back of the iconic peaks of Torres del Paine reflected in a lake.
  • After another delicious breakfast in your Puerto Natales hotel, meet your transfer to the bus station for your journey

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The modern skyscrapers of Santiago with the snow-capped Andes Mountains overhead.
Rows of grapes extending off into the distance at a vineyard in the Maipo Valley near Santiago.
A pair of cable cars overlooking the city of Santiago with the Andes Mountains as a backdrop.
The shimmering water of a lagoon overlooked by red and orange mountains in Chile's Atacama Desert.
Pink flamingos grazing in a lagoon overlooked by snow-capped mountains in the Atacama Desert.
Rooftops of colorful traditional houses with snow-capped mountains overhead in Puerto Natales.
A couple of hikers stopping for a photo on the trek to Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia.
A couple of hikers stopping for a photo on the trek to Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia.
A vicuña wading through a small pond next to a field in Torres del Paine National Park.

Prices per person

Included:

  • 3 nights in Santiago, 3 nights in San Pedro de Atacama, 3 nights in Puerto Varas, and 4 nights in Puerto Natales in Chile hotels based on US standards
  • All tours stated in the itinerary with English-speaking guides
  • All transfers and entrance fees
  • All breakfasts

Not Included:

  • Airfare
  • Lunches or dinners (unless otherwise specified)
  • Airport taxes
  • Immigrations entrance fees
  • Tips
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