Highlights of Chile - Atacama to Paine Tour with 19 Reviews by Explore

13 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Santiago, Chile

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Highlights

Discover vast deserts and jagged peaks on this two-week trip through the length of Chile

Travel from the dry Atacama to the verdant Lake District

Take on some easy hikes at Torres del Paine, exploring glacial lakes and its dramatic mountain landscape

Itinerary

Chile’s extremes unfold on the "Highlights of Chile - Atacama to Paine" tour, a 13-day adventure stretching from the otherworldly Atacama Desert to the granite peaks of Torres del Paine. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts with a moderate activity level, this trip covers the Moon Valley’s lunar landscapes, the emerald lakes beneath Osorno Volcano, and the UNESCO fjords of Patagonia. Stroll Valparaiso’s colorful streets, hike Chile’s Lake District, and soak up the glacial beauty of the south. With expert guides, all logistics arranged, and the option to extend your trip to Easter Island, this tour package’s unique selling point is its breadth: offering an immersive journey through the most spectacular and varied environments Chile has to offer.

day 1Trip begins in Santiago de Chile; afternoon city tour

Our tour of Chile starts in the capital, Santiago, in the shadow of the Andes.

As there are many flights arriving in the morning to Santiago, our Tour Leader plans to meet us in the hotel reception at 2pm for a welcome briefing, and to take us on an orientation tour of the capital. We'll head into the heart of the city, making our way to the Plaza de Armas, the civic heart of the city since 1541. Standing here, we'll get the impressive panoramas of the majestic cathedral, as well as City Hall and the National History Museum. Busy pedestrian areas flank the Plaza de Armas, and unleash residents and families into the palm-tree-lined square on weekends. We'll continue to the imposing Government Palace, through picturesque, cobble-stoned streets and traditional neighbourhoods, and also take a funicular trip up San Cristobal Hill from some panoramic city views, before returning to our hotel.

If you'd like to receive an airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Santiago International Airport (airport code: SCL), which is approximately a 45-minute drive from our hotel.
Please note that if you wish to join the city tour today, you should arrive at the hotel by 2pm. We recommend giving yourself at least one hour to clear the airport, and a 45-minute drive to our hotel - so the latest your flight should arrive is 12pm. Don't worry if you miss the welcome meeting or the city tour, your Leader will inform you of any essential information this evening or tomorrow morning.

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NH Ciudad de Santiago (or similar)

day 2Walking tour around the arty port city of Valparaiso

day 3Fly to Calama and drive to the Atacama Desert; sunset at Moon Valley

day 4Discover the vast Atacama salt flat and the high altitude lagoons, and visit Toconao

day 5Dawn visit to the El Tatio Geysers; free afternoon with optional astronomy tour

day 6Fly from Calama to the Lake District

day 7Walk in lava fields at the Osorno Volcano; view the Petrohue Falls

day 8Fly to Punta Arenas in Southern Patagonia

day 9Penguin-spotting boat trip to Magdalena Island; drive into Torres del Paine

day 10Explore the lakes, glaciers and mountains of Torres del Paine

day 11Free morning in Torres del Paine with an optional boat ride; drive to Puerto Natales

day 12Fly from Punta Arenas to Santiago

day 13Trip ends in Santiago de Chile

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Accommodation

NH Ciudad de Santiago (or similar) (3 nights)Casa de Don Tomas (or similar) (3 nights)Bellavista Hotel (or similar) (2 nights)Isla Rey Jorge Hotel (or similar) (1 night)Hotel Del Paine (or similar) (2 nights)Natalino Hotel (or similar) (1 night)

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12 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

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