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Full Length Chile, Glacial Fields Of Patagonia 13-Night Itinerary

The best-known fact about Chile is probably its improbable shape. Comically thin and excessively long, Chile stretches from the bellybutton of South America down to its big toe. Spanning over 2,600 miles (4,200 km), the country extends from the driest desert on earth (Atacama) to the vast glacial fields of Patagonia at the “end of the world” – where you can find Torres del Paine national park.  In between, you’ll discover diverse landscapes in the Lakes Region and the cosmopolitan capital city of Santiago. On this 14-day/13-night journey across the full length of Chile (and a brief excursion into Argentina), you will find a region whose peoples always make you feel like a welcome guest, as well as discover spectacular landscapes that appear as a philharmonic movement of nature.

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Highlights

Chile, Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, Atacama Desert, Puerto Montt, Chiloe Island, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine National Park, Moreno Glacier

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Santiago
Day 2: Valparaiso and Viña del Mar
Day 3: Santiago – Calama
Day 4: Atacama Desert
Day 5: Atacama Desert
Day 6: Calama – Puerto Montt
Day 7: Excursion to Peulla
Day 8: Chiloe Island
Day 9: Puerto Montt – Punta Arenas
Day 10: Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales
Day 11: Torres del Paine National Park
Day 12: Perito Moreno Glacier
Day 13: Punta Arenas – Santiago
Day 14: Santiago
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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1
Santiago

Upon landing at the Santiago airport, you will be welcomed and driven to your selected hotel. In the afternoon, we will go on a city tour in Santiago, beginning with the historic downtown district to visit the Main Square, the Cathedral, the elaborate main post office and Santiago City Hall. You will also see the “La Moneda,” which is the seat of the nation’s president. We will then take you to East Santiago, where you can appreciate its modern buildings, with offices, apartments, shopping centers and trendy restaurants. You will later return to your hotel to relax and get a good night’s sleep.

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Day 2
Valparaiso and Viña del Mar

Following breakfast at your hotel, we will head out to enjoy a full-day tour of the coastal cities of Viña del Mar and Valparaiso, driving through the dramatic Curacavi and Casablanca valleys. In Viña del Mar, known as the “Garden City,” we will visit the Quinta Vergara Amphitheater and the ocean-side San Martin and Peru avenues. We will also drive by a beautiful flower clock that displays the local time, before continuing on to Valparaiso, where you can admire the colorful traditional neighborhoods on the hills of this port city. You will also visit Victory Square, the Yugoslav and Atkinson corridors, and Sotomayor Square. You can also go on an optional 30-minute sailing tour before returning to Santiago for the night.

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Breakfast
Day 3
Santiago – Calama

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the Santiago airport for your flight to Calama, in the Atacama Desert. You will be met at the El Loa airport in Calama, and driven to the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama via the Domeyko Mountain Range. In the afternoon, you will be taken on an excursion to Moon Valley, passing through the Salt Mountain Range. Visit the great sand dunes, the amphitheater, and the “Las Tres Marias”natural salt monument. This excursion concludes with a magical sunset over the valley. You will be taken back to your lodge in San Pedro for the night.

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Day 4
Atacama Desert

After breakfast, today’s excursion will be to the high plain lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques. Following lunch in the town of Socaire, you will be driven to the Atacama Salt Flat to see the Chaxa Lagoon and the Flamingos National Reserve, where you can find three out of the six different kinds of flamingos that exist in the world. This excursion continues to the town of Toconao to visit San Lucas Church and Campanario Tower. You will then be driven back to San Pedro for the night.

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Breakfast - Lunch
Day 5
Atacama Desert

Early in the morning, we will go on an excursion to the El Tatio Geysers. The world’s highest geyser field, it erupts each day at dawn to spout high clouds of steam. We will also trek through the area to observe various other geothermal activities. After a light breakfast, you will then have a chance to bathe in a pool of thermal waters. Later, we will return to San Pedro by way of the village of Machuca, which was formerly devoted to grazing llamas and today is known for its adobe, cactus wood, and straw buildings, as well as its Andean handicrafts. In the afternoon, we will visit Cejar Lagoon, located in the heart of the Atacama Salt Flat. The high concentration of salt and lithium in this lake makes floating easier than on the Dead Sea. Here, you will be able to bathe, swim and float amidst a beautiful landscape. Later, we will return to the hotel for the night.

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Day 6
Calama – Puerto Montt

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Montt, via Santiago. You will be met and welcomed at the Puerto Montt airport, and then driven to Puerto Varas for the night.

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Day 7
Excursion to Peulla

Breakfast at your hotel. Excursion to Ensenada, bordering Lake Llanquihue. You will be taken to the Petrohue River Waterfalls, followed by a boat tour through the emerald waters of All Saints Lake en route to Peulla. On the way, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Osorno, Puntiagudo and Tronador Volcanoes. Lunch included. Return to Puerto Varas for the night.

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Day 8
Chiloe Island

Breakfast at your hotel. Crossing of Chacao Channel by ferry to mythical Chiloe island, distinguished by its maritime activity, World Heritage Site churches and its festivities. Lunch included. In the afternoon, we will return to Puerto Varas for the night.

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Day 9
Puerto Montt – Punta Arenas

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the Puerto Montt airport for your flight to Punta Arenas, deep in Chile’s Patagonia region. Upon landing, you will be met, welcomed and driven to the city, where you will have a free day and spend the night.

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Day 10
Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, we sail through the Magellan Strait towards Magdalena Island. We will disembark on the island to interact with the world’s largest colony of Magellan Penguins. Later, we will return to Punta Arenas, and drive by bus in the afternoon to the city of Puerto Natales (250 km), where you will spend the night.

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Day 11
Torres del Paine National Park

Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion to Torres del Paine, visiting the Cave of the Milodon, where they discovered well-preserved remains of this prehistoric herbivore that existed 12,000 years ago. From here, journey will continue into Torres del Paine National Park, where we will visit Nordenskjold Lake, Pehoe Lake, and Salto Grande. Lunch. Trekking through a forest of lenga trees towards a viewpoint of Grey Glacier, with its impressive ice floes. Afterward, visit to Amarga Lagoon and return to Puerto Natales. Overnight.

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Day 12
Perito Moreno Glacier

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to El Calafate — in Argentina (320 km) — and excursion to Perito Moreno glacier (box-lunch and entrance fees to National Park included). Return to Puerto Natales for the night.

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Day 13
Punta Arenas – Santiago

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to Punta Arenas airport by bus line for your flight back to Santiago. You will be welcomed at the Santiago airport and transferred to your hotel. (Optional: Farewell dinner at a typical Chilean restaurant with folk music and dance performances, including transfer from and back to your hotel: USD $100). Overnight at your hotel.

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Day 14
Santiago

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to Santiago airport for your international flight at the scheduled time.

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Prices

Price per person
Persons
Hotel CategoryDouble
First-Class Superior or LuxuryUS$ 4,186 PP
First ClassUS$ 2,700 PP
*Price per person based upon double occupancy.
*PP (per person)
Hotels
CITYFirst ClassFirst-Class Superior or Luxury
Santiago de ChileTorremayor / BonaparteRegal Pacific
San Pedro de AtacamaCasa Don Tomás / San PedroCumbres
Punta ArenasIsla Rey Jorge / Finis TerraeCabo de Hornos
Puerto NatalesMartín Gusinde / Salto del PaineCost Australis vista mar
Puerto VarasSolace / Cabaña del LagoCumbres / Patagonico
Included in the price:
  • Lodging at selected hotels (or comparable ones), with breakfast, based on double room occupancy
  • Transfers with driver
  • SIB excursions with English/Spanish-speaking local guides
  • Transfers by bus (Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas)
  • Entrance fee to National Park 
  • Breakfast daily, and lunch or box lunch on days 4, 7, 8, 11 and 12
Not included in the price:
  • Airfares 
  • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Voluntary tips and gratuities

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“Everything was wonderful but the highlight by far was the 5 days trekking in the Angamarca region with Marcial. The scenery and culture was astonishing, and Marcial was the perfect guide.”Linda Bernstein