With spectacular views that are known throughout the world, a visit to Patagonia is worth a flight to South America alone. On this trip we take it a step further by combining a tour of Santiago and the fabulous Central Wine region of Chile with a 4 day / 3 night stay and a tour through Torres del Paine National Park in heart of Patagonia.

This trip is a great way to explore one of the most impressive places on the planet. It has towering mountains, everlasting snow, endless walls of rock, glaciers that plunge from ice fields and fall on dense ancient forests, and transparent lakes of royal blue, turquoise and lighter blue waters. It is a landscape that never ceases to surprise visitors to Torres del Paine National Park.

You’ll start with a full day guided tour of Torres del Paine National Park, taking in the towering giants of Patagonia and the scenery that gets more impressive with every turn. Then you'll enjoy a full day boat ride into Ultima Esperanza Sound to view the Serrano Glaciers, Balmaceda Mountains and a variety of sea life... you'll even stop for a short hike right near the glacier.

Explore the wonders of the Patagonia, but first explore the wonderful charm of Santiago and the world renowned vineyards during our guided half day tours. It’s a wonderful combination and a great way to see Chile and Torres del Paine National Park in heart of Patagonia.

Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive Santiago, airport pick up and transfer. O/N Santiago.
Day 2: City tour of Santiago. O/N Santiago. (B)
Day 3: Tour of Maipo Wine Valley. O/N Santiago. (B)
Day 4: Fly Santiago to Punta Arenas. Transfer to Puerto Natales. O/N Puerto Natales. (B)
Day 5: Full day tour of Torres del Paine National Park. O/N Puerto Natales. (B)
Day 6: Ultima Esperanza Sound and Serrano Glaciers. O/N Puerto Natales. (B,L)
Day 7: Fly Punta Arenas to Santiago. Evening free. O/N Santiago. (B)
Day 8: Trip ends. Transfer to airport. (B)

NOTE: Extra nights available in Patagonia region. Please contact us for details.


Detailed Itinerary:

B: Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner

Day 1:
SANTIAGO, CHILE

Arriving in Santiago, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are yours to relax, get settled and enjoy the city. Overnight in Santiago.


Day 2:
SANTIAGO, CHLIE (B)

Today you will be met by your guide and introduced to Santiago on our half day city tour. See the highlights of this wonderful city and learn about its fascinating colonial history.

Santiago is a city of contrasts, where the modern and cosmopolitan blend with history, bohemia and tradition. It has a Mediterranean climate, with short winters and very sunny long summers that offer visitors an unforgettable stay. The city offers a variety of historical milestones which date back to colonial times and include magnificent examples of historically-relevant aristocratic residences with a notable French and Spanish architectural influence that contrast with the cultural past of its native roots. Overnight in Santiago.


Day 3:
SANTIAGO AND WINE REGION TOUR (B)

Santiago is set in a fertile valley with vineyards and wine routes that enjoy a superb reputation throughout the world. Today you will take a small group tour and explore these famous vineyards, learn about the wine making process and, best of all, taste the delicious wines. Overnight in Santiago.


Days 4:
SANTIAGO – PUNTA ARENAS – PUERTO NATALES (B)

In the morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Punta Arenas, Chile (flight not included). After being met at the airport you will be transferred to your lodge in Puerto Natales not far from Torres del Paine National Park. Overnight in Puerto Natales.


Day 5:
PUERTO NATALES / TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (B)

Getting an early start, you will head out on a private guided tour of the spectacular beauty of Torres del Paine National Park. During your tour you will be greeted with superb views of the “Torres”, the picturesque mountains that seem to thrust straight out of the earth and into the heavens. You will make a stop at the roaring Salto Grande waterfall, and you can trek to a nearby viewpoint known as “Mirador Cuernos” for a fantastic photo opportunity. The tour will visit the park’s most exciting destinations throughout the day and return to your lodge in the evening. Overnight in Puerto Natales.


Day 6:
PUERTO NATALES / ESPERANZA SOUND TOUR (B,L)

Today you will take an exciting cruise and hike through the dramatic Ultima Esperanza Sound. Departing early from Puerto Natales, this boat based tour will bring you deep into Ultima Esperanza Sound were you'll see a spectacular scenery of bays, mountains and waterfalls along with a great variety of birds like the condor and cormorants. Depending on the season, you may also get to see colonies of sea wolves.

Reaching the base of the Balmaceda Mountain you'll have a chance to disembark at Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. Here you can an up close view of the awesome Serrano Glacier that flows from the high summits of the mountain. After an hour, you'll head back to the boat for lunch and more sight seeing. Overnight in Puerto Natales.


Day 7:
PUERTO NATALES TO SANTIAGO (B)

In the morning after breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Santiago. If you wish, you can extend your stay in Punta Natales and further explore Patagonia OR take a 4 day / 3 night cruise through the Magellan Straights to Ushuaia, Argentina OR even take an unforgettable Antarctic cruise - contact us for details. Overnight Santiago.

NOTE: Extra nights available in Patagonia region, as well as cruises to Antarctica. Please contact us for details.

Day 8:
TRIP ENDS (B)

Trip ends. Transfer to the airport in Santiago or continue on with one of our other great adventures such as Easter Island, a tour up to the Atacama Desert Region or a self drive through Chile’s beautiful lake region.