From the Atacama Desert to the Glaciers of Patagonia: 10 Days Exploring Chile’s Natural Wonders

From the Atacama Desert to the Glaciers of Patagonia: 10 Days Exploring Chile’s Natural Wonders

10 days

$3,130〜 /per person (based on double occupancy)

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  What's Included

  • Accommodation as stated in the itinerary
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Excursions and transportation listed in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees for national parks, etc.
  • Domestic flight ticket/tax

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  What's not included

  • International air tickets and taxes
  • Personal expenses such as travel insurance, drinks, and souvenirs
  • Tips

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Itinerary details

• Day 1

  

  Santiago

  Arrive at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago, the capital of Chile.
  We will provide a transfer to your hotel.
  
  In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Santiago.
  Visit downtown, the main square, the cathedral, the central post office, and Santiago City Hall.
  You will also visit the government palace, La Moneda.
  
  Afterwards, head to eastern Santiago.
  Explore shopping centers and other spots in an area lined with modern buildings.
  
  Breakfast: × Lunch: × Dinner: ×
  Accommodation: Santiago

• Day 2

  

  Santiago → Calama → San Pedro

  Breakfast at the hotel.
  
  Arrive at Santiago International Airport.
  Take a domestic flight to El Loa Airport in Calama.
  
  Travel via the Domeyko Range to San Pedro de Atacama.
  In the afternoon, depart for an excursion to Moon Valley.
  Along the way, pass through the Salt Mountain Range and take in the magnificent panorama of Las Tres Marías.
  At the end of the excursion, enjoy the stunning views of the valley and a magical sunset.
  Return to your accommodation, enveloped in the lingering glow of dusk.
  
  Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not included Dinner: Not included
  Accommodation: San Pedro

• Day 3

  

  San Pedro → Atacama Salt Flats → Altiplanic Mountains → San Pedro

  Breakfast at the hotel.
  
  Depart for an excursion to the Atacama Salt Flats, Chaxa Lagoon, and the Flamingo National Reserve.
  You can observe three of the six species of flamingos found worldwide.
  
  Pass through high-altitude lagoons such as Miscanti and Miñiques, and have lunch at Socaire.
  
  In the afternoon, visit the townscape of Toconao, San Lucas Church, and the Campanario Tower, then return to San Pedro.
  
  Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not included Dinner: Not included
  Accommodation: San Pedro

• Day 4

  

  San Pedro → El Tatio Geysers → Machuca → San Pedro

  Head to the El Tatio Geysers early in the morning.
  These geysers, located at the highest altitude in the world, erupt every day at dawn.
  After a short trek to observe various geothermal activities, enjoy breakfast.
  After breakfast, you can bathe in the natural hot springs.
  
  In the afternoon, head to Cejar Lagoon.
  Located in the heart of the Atacama Salt Flats, this lagoon has extremely high concentrations of salt and lithium, making it even easier to float than the Dead Sea.
  Enjoy the unique experience of floating effortlessly in beautiful surroundings, even if you can't swim.
  
  Breakfast: Yes Lunch: Yes Dinner: No
  Accommodation: San Pedro

• Day 5

  

  San Pedro → Calama → Santiago → Punta Arenas

  Breakfast at the hotel.
  
  This day will be dedicated entirely to travel.
  Take a domestic flight from Calama via Santiago to Punta Arenas.
  
  Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
  
  Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not included Dinner: Not included
  Accommodation: Overnight in Punta Arenas

• Day 6

  

  Punta Arenas → Magdalena Island → Puerto Natales

  Breakfast at the hotel.
  
  Board a boat from the port of Punta Arenas for an excursion to Magdalena Island. *Available only from October to April.
  On the island across the Strait of Magellan is the largest colony of Magellanic penguins, where you can observe their adorable appearance up close.
  
  After returning to Punta Arenas, travel by bus to Puerto Natales.
  
  Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not included Dinner: Not included
  Accommodation: Overnight in Puerto Natales

• Day 7

  

  Puerto Natales → Torres del Paine National Park → Puerto Natales

  Breakfast at the hotel.
  
  Depart for an excursion to Torres del Paine National Park.
  
  Before entering the national park area, stop by the Milodon Cave.
  This is where the skin and bones of the extinct giant ground sloth were discovered, allowing you to see valuable traces of prehistoric herbivores that lived 12,000 years ago.
  
  In Torres del Paine National Park, first visit Lake Nordenskjöld, Lake Pehoé, and Salto Grande, then have lunch.
  Afterwards, enjoy a short hike to the Grey Glacier viewpoint and take in the magnificent glacier scenery before you.
  
  Return to Puerto Natales via Amarga Lagoon.
  
  Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not included Dinner: Not included
  Accommodation: Overnight in Puerto Natales

• Day 8

  

  Puerto Natales → Fjord Boat Tour → Puerto Natales

  Breakfast at the hotel.
  
  From the pier in Puerto Natales, embark on the Last Hope Fjord boat tour to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers.
  
  After observing colonies of seals and cormorants, dock at Toro Port near the Serrano Glacier.
  Enjoy trekking through the primeval forest.
  
  After a Patagonian-style lunch, return to Puerto Natales.
  
  Breakfast: Yes Lunch: Yes Dinner: No
  Accommodation: Overnight in Puerto Natales

• Day 9

  

  Puerto Natales → Santiago

  Breakfast at the hotel.
  
  Transfer by bus to Punta Arenas Airport.
  Take a domestic flight to Santiago.
  
  Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
  
  Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not included Dinner: Not included
  Accommodation: Santiago

• Day 10

  

  Santiago

  Breakfast at the hotel.
  
  You will be transferred to Santiago International Airport according to your flight schedule.
  
  Thank you for your hard work!

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