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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.
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- Airport transfers
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Internal Flights
- Tours as detailed in itinerary
- Other meals where stated
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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, 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.
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.
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...
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...
After breakfast, you will be transferered to Calama Airport for your onward flight.
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 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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
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 ...
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
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
Tenerife 360° - Horseback Riding or Trekking
Trekking to the Base of Torres Del Paine
Horseback Riding - Tres Paso
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 ...
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
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
Tenerife 360° - Horseback Riding or Trekking
Trekking to the Base of Torres Del Paine
Horseback Riding - Tres Paso
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.
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...
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...
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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