Southern Carretera Austral, Wine Valley, Santiago Tour

Arrival to Chile.

Private transfer from Santiago Airport to hotel.

Meeting in the afternoon at the hotel hall to start your visit of Santiago. This tour will include the historic center: Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, La Moneda Palace and the central fish market. We will end the visit at San Cristobal hill in order to have a panoramic view above the capital.

Enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight at your hotel in Santiago.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Santiago and taken to El Galeón Restaurant.

The experience begins at the Central Market, where an assistant chef and the restaurant manager welcome you and introduce you to the fresh local ingredients. You then explore the market together, selecting the seafood and produce that will be used in your cooking session.

After the visit, you return to El Galeón for an interactive cooking class, preparing your own meal alongside one of the restaurant’s chefs.

At the end of the experience, a private transfer will take you to the starting point of your bike tour.

Your half-day private bike tour begins as you ride through Santiago’s parks, historic areas and lively neighborhoods.

This scenic route offers insight into local culture, everyday life, and the architectural contrasts that define the city. You will explore leafy green spaces, iconic downtown landmarks and vibrant barrios that showcase the spirit of Santiago.

After the tour, a private transfer will return you to your hotel.

Free evening. 

Overnight at your hotel in Santiago. 

Embark on a special tour of Chilean wine culture and eco-friendly winemaking. Start with Veramonte Winery, where you can explore its historic buildings and beautiful vineyards.

Learn about the history of Veramonte and see how they make their famous wines. Knowledgeable guides will show you around and explain how the winery has grown over time.

Next, visit Matetic Vineyards in the Rosario Valley, known for its sustainable practices and top-quality wines. Explore the oldest vineyard in Matetic and learn about the special climate of the Rosario Valley. Discover organic and biodynamic farming as you walk through the vineyards and visit their biodynamic garden, home to native birds and insects.

Finish your tour with a wine tasting at the Emporio, featuring wines from our Corralillo and EQ collections. Experience the unique flavors of the Rosario Valley through our wines.

Transfer back to your hotel in Santiago.

Free evening and overnight at the hotel in Santiago.

Begin with an early morning transfer to Santiago International Airport for your flight to Balmaceda.

From here, begin your journey south on the famously long Carretera Austral, in which you'll discover Chiguay Lake and Piedra del Conde among a wealth of natural features.

Continue to Cuesta del Diablo, passing by Portazuelo Ibañez, and revel in the sweeping panoramas of Ibañez River Valley and the frosted peaks that surround it as you stand on the steep slopes of Cuesta del Diablo.

Journey onward to Cerro Castillo Village, the vibrant capital of the Commune of Torres del Paine and the gateway to one of the nation's most treasured national parks. Though the paved road ends here, the journey continues south past Murta River before reaching Puerto Rio Tranquilo. A base for the outdoorsy that's quickly gaining popularity, a stop in this village will grant you access to General Carrera Lake, in which its turquoise waters are shared between Chile and Argentina.

From General Carrera Lake, sail to Marble Caves, a series of whimsical calcium carbonate formations, sculpted by the natural forces of wind and waves. The 3 main formations nicknamed the Cathedral, the Chapel and the Cave are designated Nature’s Sanctuary and considered to be a protected natural area.

After your 1.15-hour boat trip, continue south for another 67 km on the Carretera Austral, hugging the pristine shorelines of General Carrera Lake to Puerto Guadal.

Transfer to your hotel in Puerto Guadal.

Free evening. 

Overnight in your lodge at Puerto Guadal.

Travel a total of 286 km on gravel roads today, spread out over a 6-hour journey. Begin by heading south from your Lodge, and cruise along the Carretera Austral to the junction of the Baker and Neff Rivers.

From there, continue 50 km to Cochrane, a bustling village on the south of this winding road, and a popular hub for water activity, as Lago Cochrane and Río Cochrane provide plenty of opportunities for kayaking and boating.

Reach Puerto Yungay for your ferry to Rio Bravo, crossing the Mitchell Fjord to reach Villa O’Higgins. After lunch in a local restaurant, spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.

Free evening.

Overnight at your lodge in Villa O'Higgins. 

Transfer to Bahamondes Bay and board a boat to the base of the Southern Patagonian Ice Fields, the largest of the South American icefields with an area of 13,000 square km. Stretching 350 km in length, the weather that encompasses this vast icy tundra is often adverse, and its strong and cold winds make this one of the least explored mountain regions of the world.

Spend your day exploring the turquoise lagoons and the mesmerizing glaciers that carved this expanse of land, and experience the unforgiving elements that make this environment so desolate. With your guide, cross the Lago de Los Glaciares and witness O'Higgins Glacier. Aptly nicknamed the Great Glacier, this is one of the largest glaciers in the Southern Hemisphere.

While making your way to O'Higgins Glacier, you'll stop briefly at Candelario Mancilla, a tiny settlement along the shores of Lago O'Higgins, some 16 km away from the Argentine border.

Free evening.

Overnight at your lodge in Villa O'Higgins. 

Retrace your journey by heading north from Villa O'Higgins on the same route you came, and stop on the banks of Baker River, Chile's largest river measured by the volume of water. Its contents fed by General Carrera Lake and recognized for its dazzling hues of turquoise, Baker River is a playground for water activities like fly fishing and kayaking. 

Then continue to Cochrane for lunch in a local restaurant.

Travel 5 km to the Tamango Sector of Patagonia National Park for a 20-minute boat trip and a short hike. Keep your eyes peeled for sightings of huemuls, a south Andean deer native to the mountains of Chile and Argentina.

End of the afternoon free. 

Free evening.

Overnight at your lodge in Cochrane.

Transfer to Puerto Bertrand sector to spend 2 hours rafting on the waters of Baker River, and easily spot schools of rainbow trout in its crystal waters on your adventure.

Continue to Puerto Tranquilo (1 hour 30 min) and stop for lunch in a local restaurant. End of the afternoon free.

Free evening. Overnight in your hotel at Puerto Rio Tranquilo.

Depart for Balmaceda Airport for your flight to Santiago (2 hours 20 min).

Board your afternoon flight to Santiago, and transfer to your hotel upon arrival with a private English speaking guide.

Free afternoon at leisure.

For your last evening in Chile, enjoy a tasty meal and live show at Bali-Hai, one of the most emblematic restaurants in the capital. You will get to see live music and folk dances from all geographical areas of our country, including Andean, Polynesian, Chilote dances, and of course, the cueca, the traditional Chilean dance.

Transfer back to your hotel.

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

Check-in assistance. 

International flight.