Chile tip to Tail

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Experience the length of Chile, starting in its capital, Santiago. From the capital, take a trip to Atacama Desert and spend a few days exploring the area. Next, you will travel to the lake district with a few days to spend in Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt. Head to Chiloe Island and visit the classic city of Ancud before arriving in Puerto Natales, your gatew...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Experience some of the highlights of Chile, as you travel the length of the country from Santiago to Patagonia.
    • This itinerary includes many amazing highlights, but is paced so that there is enough time to explore in depth.
    • You will experience the raw, desolate beauty of the Atacama Desert and the quaint village of San Pedro de Atacama, with options to explore on foot, by vehicle or by bicycle.
    • You will discover the beautiful Lake District region of Chile around Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt, with excursions to Osorno Volcano, Petrohue Falls and Chiloe Island.
    • The itinerary also includes the stunning region of Patagonia where you can choose from a wide range of activities including trekking, cycling, kayaking, sailing, fly fishing and horse riding from your base in Puerto Natales.
    • The itinerary ends back in Santiago, where a day tour takes you to the wine-growing Casablanca Valley to visit 3 vineyards with the chance to sample some of the local wines.

What's this trip about?

    Experience the length of Chile, starting in its capital, Santiago. From the capital, take a trip to Atacama Desert and spend a few days exploring the area. Next, you will travel to the lake district with a few days to spend in Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt. Head to Chiloe Island and visit the classic city of Ancud before arriving in Puerto Natales, your gateway to spectacular Patagonia. After taking some time out in the mountain air, travel back to Santiago for your final days in Chile.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CitySantiago
End CityCasablanca

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Horseback Riding & Equestrian
  • Kayaking
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trekking
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Airport transfers
    • Accommodation with breakfast
    • Internal Flights
    • Tours as detailed in itinerary
    • Other meals where stated

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival transfer in Santiago

On arrival at Santiago Airport, please make your way through Customs and Immigration and only exit from the green doors marked 'Meeting Point’.

Our representative will be holding a sign with your name on it and waiting for you outside this exit. Please only mak...

Santiago de Chile

Santiago, Chile’s capital and largest city, lies in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped mountains of the Andes and the Chilean Coastal Range. Founded in 1541, Santiago has been Chile’s capital since colonial times. It is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city and although it features many colonial buildings, it has grown into a modern metropolis and the cultural centre of the country.

Day 2: Transfer to the airport for onward destination

You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport for your onward flight. This service includes a Spanish speaking driver only.

Arrival Hotel Alto Atacama

Welcome to the Atacama Desert. Upon arrival in Calama, you will be transferred to San Pedro de Atacama (1.5 hours, shared with other hotel guests). Dinner will be served at Alto Atacama hotel. During the evening, the guides will suggest optional activities available t...

Day 3: Explore the Atacama Desert

Alto Atacama has created a program so you can enjoy as much of the local area as you want, in any way you want. There is something for everyone, from visiting museums to volcano climbing. The excursions are designed for people who love nature and extraordinary landsca...

Day 5: Departure Hotel Alto Atacama

After breakfast, you will be transferered to Calama Airport for your onward flight.

Arrival transfer in Puerto Varas

On arrival, please make your way through to the Arrivals Hall where our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. He/she will be holding a sign with your name on it. This service includes a driver and local English speaking guide who will provide you with any useful information needed for your stay.

Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt lie at the southern end of the Lake District under the shadow of the snow-capped Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes. Puerto Varas sits on the shores of Lake Llanquihue and is known as “The city of Roses”. Puerto Montt is 20kms from Puerto Varas on the Seno de Reloncaví Bay, the capital of the Lake District, and the last significant outpost of the region.

Puerto Montt & Varas City Tour

You will be collected from your hotel for a sightseeing tour of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. Begin the tour in the capital of the region, Puerto Montt, visiting the Main Square, the commercial and harbour zone of Angelmó, famous in Chile because it has many hand cra...

Day 6: Puerto Montt: Osorno Volcano & Petrohué

This morning you will be collected from your hotel to visit two of the region's most stunning natural sceneries, the Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls.

Osorno Volcano stands on the south eastern shore of Lake Llanquihue towering over Todos los Santos Lake. Desp...

Day 7: Full Day Private Chiloe Island Tour

This morning you will be collected from your hotel for your visit to Isla Grande de Chiloé (The Big Island of Chiloé), the second-largest island in South America. Isolated from the main land until the 19th century it has a distinct culture steeped in mysticism. Visit ...

Day 8: Transfer to the airport for onward destination

You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport for your onward flight. Please note this service includes a local English speaking guide.

Arrival in Puerto Natales

On arrival at Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales airport you will be met and transferred to the Singular Patagonia hotel at the edge of the Fjord of Last Hope. The afternoon is at leisure to relax at the hotel, maybe enjoy the spa facilities or explore the grounds surroun...

Day 9: Patagonia Activities

Two days to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia - an untamed wilderness of stunning beauty with windswept pampas, snow-capped peaks, glaciers, blue-tinged icebergs, fjords and lakes.

Friendly, experienced and knowledgeable guides lead the way, and ...

Basic Level Options

Trekking Sierra Baguales - Private Reserve

Discovering Torres Del Paine National Park

Sailing around the Patagonia Fjords: Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers

Puerto Natales, Land of Pioneers

Trekking to the Milodon Caves

Horseback Riding to Puerto Consuelo

Cycling around Puerto Natales

Medium Level Options

The Water Track

Cycling around Laguna Sofía

Trekking and watching Andean condors

Horse Riding around Laguna Sofía

Kayak Puerto Bories to Puerto Natales

Kayak Fjord Eberhard to Villa Luisa

Kayak harbour tour

Fly fishing Patagonia

Difficult Level Options

Tenerife 360° - Horseback Riding or Trekking

Trekking to the Base of Torres Del Paine

Horseback Riding - Tres Paso

Day 10: Patagonia Activities

Two days to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia - an untamed wilderness of stunning beauty with windswept pampas, snow-capped peaks, glaciers, blue-tinged icebergs, fjords and lakes.

Friendly, experienced and knowledgeable guides lead the way, and ...

Basic Level Options

Trekking Sierra Baguales - Private Reserve

Discovering Torres Del Paine National Park

Sailing around the Patagonia Fjords: Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers

Puerto Natales, Land of Pioneers

Trekking to the Milodon Caves

Horseback Riding to Puerto Consuelo

Cycling around Puerto Natales

Medium Level Options

The Water Track

Cycling around Laguna Sofía

Trekking and watching Andean condors

Horse Riding around Laguna Sofía

Kayak Puerto Bories to Puerto Natales

Kayak Fjord Eberhard to Villa Luisa

Kayak harbour tour

Fly fishing Patagonia

Difficult Level Options

Tenerife 360° - Horseback Riding or Trekking

Trekking to the Base of Torres Del Paine

Horseback Riding - Tres Paso

Day 11: Departure Day

This morning after breakfast you will be transferred from the Singular Patagonia to Punta Arenas Airport in time to check in for your onward flight. Please note this journey will take approximately five hours.

Arrival transfer in Santiago

On arrival at Santiago Airport, please make your way through Customs and Immigration and only exit from the green doors marked 'Meeting Point’.

Our representative will be holding a sign with your name on it and waiting for you outside this exit. Please only mak...

Day 12: Full Day Private Casablanca Wine Route

This morning you will be collected from your hotel to visit the Casablanca Valley, the second wine valley closest to the capital. This is one of the most important wine-producing valleys. Unique and important due to its weather conditions, specially the shelter offere...

Day 13: Transfer to the airport for onward destination

You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport for your onward flight. This service includes a Spanish speaking driver only.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $9,220
Price per day$709
Last Updated: 12/15/2021

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Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Personal Expenses
    • Visa and reciprocity fees (where applicable)
    • International flights
    • Gratuities for staff/drivers
    • Any items not mentioned as included

Accommodation

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