Chile

Best of Chile Tour

10 days | 9 nights
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Tour Description

It may be hard to decide where to start when looking at the map of the world's longest country. This Chile tour combines all of the country's top wonders: mountains, lakes, volcanoes, glaciers, world-class national parks, and some picturesque and cosmopolitan towns.

Starting in the lake region, 'Los Lagos', with the active Osorno volcano, the tour will unveil the charms of Chiloé, South America’s fifth-largest island.

A short flight away and you will discover the many treasures Patagonia has to offer with its 400,000 square miles stretching between Argentina and Chile.

Cruise to the Serrano and Balmaceda Glaciers, hike in The Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, and enjoy a great lunch at the traditional Estancia Perales restaurant.

You will then spend an unforgettable day exploring the Torres del Paine National Park, famous for three immense rock towers, numerous snow-peaked mountains, lagoons, and incredible waterfalls.

Often neglected by the uninformed traveler, Santiago will also reveal its best secrets, its quiet squares, its vibrant central market, and San Cristobal Hill with its unmatched views of the Great Santiago Tower.

The colorful port of Valparaiso, 'The Jewel of the Pacific', will be the perfect place to say your goodbyes to this astonishing country while relaxing in this sea-side bohemian city among artists and art-lovers, the epitome of Chile's welcoming atmosphere.

Destinations

Chile

Trip at a glance

Visits

LAKE DISTRICT: Puerto Montt, Orsano Volcano, Llanquihue Lake, Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park

CHILOE ISLAND: Castro, Dalcahue, Chonchi, Huillinco Cementery

PATAGONIA: Ultima Esperanza Fjord, Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers, Torres Del Paine National Park, Milodon Cave, Laguna Amarga, Salto Grande Waterfall, Sarmiento Lake, Pehoe Lake, Grey Beach

SANTIAGO: City Centre

VALPARAISO: City Centre

Trip details

Itinerary

Day 1 Flight to Puerto Montt, Osorno Volcano

Morning

Morning transfer to Santiago airport (30 min). 

Direct flight to Puerto Montt (1 hour 40 min).

Arrival at Puerto Montt airport with a 30-minute transfer to start your city tour. 

Panoramic view of Reloncavi estuary fjord. 

Transfer to the Angelmó market, famous for its local handcrafts and fresh seafood. 

30-minute drive to Puerto Varas. 

Afternoon

50-minute scenic drive along the south bank of Llanquihue Lake, the second largest lake in Chile. 

Arrival at the village of Ensenada, the gateway to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, Chile's oldest National Park, home to the Osorno, Tronador and Puntiagudo volcanoes. 

Enjoy the stunning view of the symmetrical glacier-covered Osorno stratovolcano, one of the most active volcanoes in Chile. 

Drive one hour to one of its inactive craters. From there you can hike up the slope or hop on a chairlift for more elevated views (not included). 

End of the afternoon, drive back to Puerto Varas (50 min). 

Evening

Free evening. 

Overnight at your hotel in Puerto Varas. 

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 2 Chiloe Island: Castro & Dalcahue

Morning

Departure with your private guide and driver to Chiloé Island (3 hours 30 min). 

Afternoon

30-minute ferry-crossing of the Chacao canal to Chiloé's archipelago. 

End of the afternoon visiting the laid-back Dalcahue, a port town famous for its traditional boat-building (30 min). 

Browse some of the beautiful souvenirs: woollen crafts, wood carvings or hand-woven baskets. 

Transfer to Castro, Chiloé's cosmopolitan capital, the largest city on the island (30 min). 

Visit the country fair, the stilt houses know as palafitos, the town's iconic churches and its handicraft market. 

Transfer to your hotel. 

Evening

Overnight at your hotel in Castro.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 3 Chiloe Island: Chonchi, Huillinco

Morning

Drive south to the town of Chonchi, known as the 'town of three floors' due to its different architectural layers (30 min). 

Visit one of Chiloe's 16 churches listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, the interesting Museum of Traditions, stop by the waterfront and the lcoal craft market. 

Drive west on the scenic route to lake Huillinco and its small town on the lakefront (20 min). 

Visit Huillinco's cemetery with its unique Chilote shingled mausoleums. 

On your journey through the island you will pass the 3 areas of the National Park: Cehpu, Metalqui and Anay. 

Afternoon

Drive and ferry back to Puerto Varas (4 hours). 

Evening

Free evening. 

Overnight at your hotel in Puerto Varas. 

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 4 Punta Arenas to puerto natales

Morning

Private transfer from Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt airport (30 min). 

Assistance with check-in, direct flight to Punta Arenas (2 hours 10 min), the regional capital of the Magallanes and Antarctica region. 

Meet and greet with your guide at the airport and leave for a city tour of Punta Arenas, the gateway to Chilean Patagonia (2 hours 30 min). 

Stop at a city lookout with panoramic views of the Strait of Magellan. 

Visit Punta Arenas' town center, the Muñoz Gamero Square, the Club de la Union's inn and the Memorial to Ferdinand Magellan. 

Afternoon

Transfer to the bus station, your guide will leave you to board your bus to Puerto Natales (3 hours 30 min). 

Early evening arrival in Puerto Natales, the entrance to the Torres del Paine National Park, Serrano, Balmaceda and Grey glaciers.

Evening

Free evening. 

Overnight at your hotel in Puerto Natales. 

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 5 Full day Sightseeing Cruise to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers

Morning

Morning pick up at your hotel with a 5-minute drive to the pier to board the '21 de Mayo' cruise ship. 

Sail across the Ultima Esperanza Fjord where sea lions and cormorants can often been spotted (2 hours 30 min). 

The first stop will be at the foot of the Balmaceda glacier, before another short sail to the Bernando O’Higgins National Park. 

Hop off for a 15-minute easy hike through native forest on your way to the foot of the Serrano glacier. 

Afternoon

After lunch, sail back to Puerto Natales (2 hours). Late afternoon arrival. 

Evening

Overnight at your hotel in Puerto Natales. 

MEALS
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Day 6 Full day tour to Torres del Paine National Park

Morning

Your guide and driver (pool service) will pick you up at your hotel. After a 40-minute drive, visit the milodon cave and learn about the paleontological and archeological discoveries of the area, once home to the extinct milodon. 

Stop at Sarmiento Lake before entering Torres del Paine National Park. 

As you enter the National Park you will get spectacular views over the Laguna Amarga (Bitter Lagoon) with lots of photographic opporturnities of the Las Torres del Paine mountains. 

After a 30-minute drive, a short 15-minute hike will take you to the impressive Salto Grande, a majestic emerald waterfall that feeds onto lake Pehoe. 

Afternoon

Walk through Grey beach (30 min) to get views of the distant the Grey glacier. 

Drive back to Puerto Natales (2 hours). 

Evening

Overnight at your hotel in Puerto Natales. 

MEALS
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Day 7 Return to Santiago

Morning

Transfer to the bus station (10 min).

At about 3pm, departure by bus on your own from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas airport (3 hours 30 min). 

Afternoon

Flight to Santiago (4 hours), arrival early in the evening. 

Transfer to your hotel in Santiago (30 min). 

Free evening. 

Evening

Overnight at your hotel in Santiago. 

MEALS
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Day 8 Full day tour of Santiago

Morning

Discover Chile's capital and largest city, the cultural and political centre of the country, Santiago de Chile. 

Learn about Chile's past at historical places such as the Constitution Square located next to the Moneda Palace. 

Set foot on other key squares in the city, the Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins Square and the Plaza de Armas (Main Square). 

Stop at the Central Market, a busy, colorful and traditional fish and food market. 

Afternoon

Drive along Balmaceda Park and the Mapocho river to the old train station, an Eiffel-inspired building, Estación Mapochol is now a cultural center.

Drive up San Cristobal Hill (2280 ft - 690 m) for breathtaking views over the whole city. 

At the end of the day, drive back to your hotel (30 min). 

Evening

Free evening. 

Overnight at your hotel in Santiago. 

MEALS
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Day 9 Valparaiso, Vina Del Mar

Morning

Drive North West (75 miles - 120 km) to the coastal cities of Vina del Mar and Valparaiso. 

Relax in Vina del Mar, a picture-perfect seaside resort also known as the Garden City. 

Transfer to Valparaiso (20 min), Chile's busiest port, also liste as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003.  

Afternoon

Ride one of the funicular tramways up the city's steep hill for extensive views of the port and beyond.

Take a leisurely stroll on one of the 45 hills to experience Valpo's street art and its bohemian and poetic atmosphere. 

Drive back to Santiago (1 hour 40 min). 

Evening

Free evening. 

Overnight at your hotel in Santiago. 

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 10 Departure from Santiago

Morning

At the indicated time, private transfer to Santiago airport (30 min).

 Check-in assistance. 

International flight. 

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

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What's included

Accommodation

Nights
9 nights in 3 or 4* premium hotels

Meals

Bed & Breakfast plan
9 breakfasts
Full board plan
9 breakfasts + 9 lunches + 9 dinners

Transportation

Bus
Round trip Punta Arenas/Puerto Natales/Punta Arenas Airport shared touristic bus to Orsano Volcano, Torres del Paine National Park
Car
Private car and driver in Puerto Montt, Chiloe Island, Punta Arenas, Santiago, Valparaiso and Vina del Mar
Cruise
One cruise to Balmaceda & Serrano glaciers

Orientation

Guide
Private English-speaking guide in Puerto Montt, Chiloe Island, Punta Arenas, Santiago, Valparaiso and Vina del Mar guided pool excursions to Orsano Volcano and Patagonia (day 5 & 6)

Entrance Fees

All entrance fees included

What's not included

  • Domestic Flights:
    • Santiago to Puerto Montt
    • Punta Arenas to Santiago
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Extra Meals
  • Drinks
  • Tips

Dates and Prices

Arrival date

Important notes

When traveling to Patagonia, we recommend you bring:

  • a warm and waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex)
  • a pair of gloves
  • a wool hat, a scarf
  • quality sunglasses
  • sunblock
  • a daily backpack
  • hiking/walking waterproof shoes
  • binoculars
  • a medical kit
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