Wonders of Chile: From Atacama to Patagonia

• Full-Day Red Rocks

You will be picked up at your hotel early in the morning to start the excursion. In this expedition we will visit: the village of Toconao (Kunza: Lost Corner) enchants for its simplicity, the calm of its people, special climate, beautiful architecture, and craftsmanship; We will visit the marginal area of the Salar de Atacama known as Laguna Chaxa located in Sector Soncor, Los Flamencos National Reserve.

Later we take direction to the South East (Cordillera de Los Andes) to settle in an Altiplan Village named Socaire, visit its Church, and know its agriculture. Once installed in the cordon of the Andes we head approx. at 4,200.- m.s.n.m. to meet Lagunas Miscanti and Littlefinger, belonging to the Los Flamencos National Reserve, which is characterized by volcanoes and mountainous reliefs such as the Miscanti hill and Littlefinger volcano. Both lagoons are born thanks to groundwater from thaws.

Continuing through the lap of the South Andes, we head to the Salar de Talar, known touristically as Piedras Rojas, a place where the rocks are subjected to oxidation and natural meteorization which causes these colors to be lost in the intensity of the Andes.

Return to San Pedro de Atacama in the afternoon.

• Half-Day Tatio Geysers

Very early in the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel to visit one of the highest geyser fields in the world.

Located in the Andes Mountains, 61 miles from San Pedro de Atacama and 4,320 meters above sea level, El Tatio (from Kunza “tata-iu”) means “The Grandfather Who Cries.” It is the largest group of geysers in the southern hemisphere and the third-largest in the world, after Yellowstone (USA) and Dolina Giezerow (Russia).
At dawn, between 06:00 and 07:00, you can see an amazing spectacle, generated by violent steam flows that rise up to 10 meters high with temperatures that reach 85°C. On the return trip, it is possible to observe fauna such as vicuñas, llamas, rheas, vizcachas, etc. While in the Flora, the Giant Cactus, llaretas, coirón, etc. stand out. In addition, from a viewpoint we will observe the small ancestral town of Machuca, its few inhabitants are mainly dedicated to grazing and cheese production, very close to the place is the Laguna Salada where families of flamingos, ducks and seagulls live with an impressive landscape of beauty.

After the excursion, return to San Pedro de Atacama

• Transfer San Pedro Atacama Hotel / Calama Airport

At the appropriate time, you will be driven to Calama Airport to take your flight

• Transfer Puerto Montt Airport / Puerto Varas Hotel

Upon arrival at Puerto Montt Airport, you will be taken to your hotel in Puerto Varas.

• Full-Day Chiloe Island: Castro y Dalcahue

We will be picking you up at your hotel in the morning to begin the tour. We will start our excursion by heading to the town of Pargua, south of Puerto Varas, where we will board a ferry to sail through the Chacao Channel, which separates the mainland from the Big Island of Chiloé.

We will dock in the town of Chacao, where we can observe typical Alerce wood constructions and also the San Antonio de Chacao church. We will then continue our journey along the inner sea route, the western route of the island, which will take us to the town of Quemchi, where we can visit its beautiful waterfront. The writer Francisco Coloane dubbed it the “commune of a thousand landscapes.” Subsequently, we will reach a wonderful place: Aucar, the Island of Navigating Souls, which we can enter via a 1410 ft wooden bridge.
Later, we will head towards Dalcahue (a city located opposite Quinchao Island), which has a gastronomic and crafts market on its waterfront with a spectacular view. We will visit the market and walk to the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, a typical Chilote construction that is part of the World Heritage.
Later, to conclude, we will continue our journey to the city of Castro, the capital of the Big Island of Chiloé. We will make a stop for photographs at the Palafitos (houses with pillars arranged over the water), visit the San Francisco Church in front of the city square, and explore its Craft Market.

Afterwards, we will be returning to your respective hotels.

• Full-Day Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls

Discover the perfect trilogy in Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: the adventure of the Osorno Volcano, the beauty of the Petrohué Falls, and the turquoise color of Todos los Santos Lake. Immerse yourself in dreamlike landscapes, connect with nature and marvel at every moment.
In the morning, we will begin our excursion from Puerto Varas to the Osorno Volcano.

Bordering Lake Llanquihue we will enjoy a beautiful postcard with the snow-capped Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes in the background, until we reach the Ensenada sector from where we will begin the ascent until we reach the Osorno Volcano Ski and Mountain Center, located at 1,240 meters of altitude. We will be there for about an hour where there will be time to enjoy the landscape, take photographs, and appreciate an unparalleled view of the summit of the volcanoes with their eternal snow glaciers, Calbuco, Lake Llanquihue and the Pacific Ocean. Optionally, passengers can serve themselves a coffee or sandwich at the on-site cafeteria or take the lifts to ascend to 4,069 ft high at the Spring Station or 5,742 fts at the Glacier Station from where a wonderful and impressive view can be seen. of Lake Llanquihue.

Before noon we will begin the descent towards the Ensenada sector, where we will have time to have lunch (not included). Then we will leave for Los Saltos de Petrohué (entrance not included), where we will appreciate one of the most iconic sites in the sector.

Finally, we will head towards the Port of Petrohué, located on the shores of Lake Todos los Santos. Optionally, within the time stipulated in this sector, you can take a 30-minute navigation through the bay of the Lake (not included) or take a gentle walk along the shore of the Lake, all surrounded by an evergreen forest, the majesty of the Osorno Volcano. and the spectacular turquoise color of the Petrohué River.

At the end of the excursion, we will return to the hotel in Puerto Varas.

• Transfer Puerto Varas Hotel / Puerto Montt Airport

At the appropriate time, you will be picked up from your hotel and will be driven to Puerto Montt Airport.

• Transfer Punta Arenas Airport / Punta Arenas Hotel

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Punta Arenas.

• Half-Day Isla Marta & Magdalena Navigation

At the appropriate time, you will have transfer that will take you to embark on this adventure!

We sail through the Strait of Magellan to the Magdalena and Marta Islands. Magdalena Island receives more than 120,000 penguins each year and Isla Marta is home to more than 1,500 sea lions. We start with this adventure, after checking in at our office, we go to Laredo Bay in transfer to boarding in speedboats for 45 minutes to Magdalena Island, where we landed for 1 hour with our guide to know the natural habitat of the Magellanic Penguins, in one of the largest colonies in South America.
We continue our journey to Marta Island (if the weather conditions are good) to see sea lions, imperial cormorants, Antarctic Terns and hundreds of Dolphin Gull, if we are lucky we can also see Southern Dolphins, Piebald Dolphin and Sei Whales. Then return to the pier and to Punta Arenas.
At the end of the tour, we will take you back to your hotel.

• Transfer Punta Arenas Hotel / Puerto Natales Hotel

At the appropriate time, a transfer will pick you up and take you from your hotel in Punta Arenas to your hotel in Puerto Natales.

• Full-Day – Classic Torres del Paine with lunch

In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Natales to take to Torres del Paine National Park. Torres del Paine National Park was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978 and belongs to the National System of Protected Areas of Chile.

Our first stop will be at the Milodon Cave, a natural monument consisting of three caves and rocks, known as the “Devil’s Chair”; it’s named after an extinct animal that existed thousands of years ago, called Mylodon Darwini. We continue our journey to the park’s entrance, where the Laguna Amarga sector is located, and we can take photographs of this beautiful attraction.
Continuing our path, we’ll stop to appreciate another highlight: the “Cuernos del Paine,” a massif of black-tipped granite rock, which resulted from contact with the Earth’s interior magma.
Next, we head to Salto Grande, the largest waterfall in the park, with a height of 50 ft meters. It is characterized by its drainage into Lake Nordeskjold and its contribution to Lake Pehoé as well.
We travel for 2 hours along a path next to the Paine River, offering partial views of the Cuernos del Paine. We pass by Lake Pehoé and Salto Grande before finally reaching the “Mirador de los Cuernos”. From here, we have an incredible view of the Cuernos del Paine and their beautiful colors.
Finally, we continue our hike for another hour to the Lago Grey sector, where we venture to the beach to observe the icebergs floating in the cold waters of Lake Grey. Here, we’ll enjoy our lunch with an incredible view.
Afterward, we’ll return to Puerto Natales.

• Day at leisure in Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine is one of the most beautiful protected areas in South America, and the best way to explore it is by foot. If you enjoy hiking and nature, this place is going to be one of the highlights of your trip.

Depending on where your lodge is located inside the park, you will be able to explore different paths— Please check with your travel advisor which are the best options from your location. If you haven’t done it, our recommendation is to take a self-guided hike to Base las Torres. This is the most famous hike of the park since it takes you to the base of the Towers, and it’s a challenge for climbers from all over the world. It takes between 8 and 10 hours to complete and it provides breathtaking views of these massive granite mountains that grow next to a blue lagoon and up to the sky.

• Transfer Puerto Natales Hotel / Puerto Natales Airport

At the appropriate time, you will have a transfer from your hotel to Puerto Natales airport.

• Transfer Santiago de Chile Airport / Santiago de Chile Hotel

Welcome to Santiago!
Home of Pisco Sour, seafood, and marvelous Cabernet Sauvignon. Chile’s capital is the perfect base to explore the country or enjoy a few days between the mountains and the ocean.

• Transfer Santiago de Chile Hotel / Santiago de Chile Airport

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to the international airport to take your flight. ¡Buen Viaje!