Wonders of Chili
From the Atacama Desert to the fjords of Patagonia, between the stone giants of Easter Island and thousand-year-old glaciers.
Duration
15 days
From
€5,226/pers.
Ideal seasons
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Style
Guided tour
Comfort
Charm & Character
Travelers
Couple, Solo, With friends
The spirit of travel
This 15-day tour offers you an unforgettable and comprehensive experience through visiting Chili's must-see sites.
You will start by discovering the capital, Santiago, before flying to Patagonia for an immersion in wild and abundant nature.
You will continue with a visit to Torres del Paine National Park, where you will explore exceptional fauna and flora.
Then, you will head back north towards the Atacama Desert and the magnificent landscapes of the Altiplano.
You will continue beautifully with a visit to the mysterious and mythical Easter Island.
You will finish with the Pacific Coast discovering the colorful streets of Valparaíso.
The stages of your journey
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival in Santiago – guided city tour
Upon your arrival at Santiago airport in the morning, you are welcomed by your driver and your English-speaking guide, who accompany you to your hotel.
You then set off to discover the capital with your guide, starting with La Moneda Palace, the current workplace of the president. You then walk to the Plaza de Armas (800m), at the heart of the historic center.
Then, you head towards the famous Mercado Central de Santiago, a traditional and lively place. You can stroll between the fish and seafood stalls and, if you wish, have lunch at this location in a local restaurant.
Finally, you will gain height by enjoying the panoramic view offered by Colline San Cristóbal de Santiago (+ 300m). After taking the funicular up, you will walk a few minutes to reach the summit, before descending by cable car.
You will be back at the hotel around 6pm.
Private transport and tour with English-speaking guide/driver
Santiago – Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales
Your driver accompanies you to Santiago airport, heading to Patagonia.
Arrival in Punta Arenas, one of the world's southernmost cities, where you will be welcomed by your driver for a transfer to Puerto Natales, gateway to Park Torres del Paine.
You are then free to discover Puerto Natales, a small port town located on the edge of Señoret Canal.
Private transport with English-speaking driver.
Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers
You will depart early in the morning for a full day of navigation * on the fjord Última Esperanza with your English-speaking guide.
You will be able to observe the Glaciers Balmaceda from the boat, then, further north, you will take a short trail to reach the foot of the impressive Serrano glacier.
Throughout the excursion, you will discover the incredible Patagonian fauna and flora: waterfalls, canelos, birds, sea lions, sea wolves… A typical meal will await you at the Perales estancia.
Zodiac ride up the Serrano river with spectacular views of the Campo de Hielo Sur glacier and the endemic forest of Patagonia, to reach the Serrano sector of the National Park Torres del Paine.
Return to Puerto Natales by road with arrival around 5:30 PM.
*in case of bad weather the following options are offered to you: swap days 4 and 5 in order to do the excursion the next day or refund of the excursion.
Shared transportation and shared navigation with English-speaking guide.
Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine National Park
You will leave early in the morning towards the Park Torres del Paine.
On the way, you will make a first stop to visit the Milodon Cave (where remains of Milodon, a kind of giant sloth that lived in prehistoric times, were found) then a second stop at Cerro Castillo (optional).
You will then enter the park, where you will observe flora and fauna of exceptional richness throughout the day.
You will start by skirting Laguna Amarga and Nordenskjöld and Pehoé lakes, bodies of water with emerald colors. You will gradually be able to make out the famous Cuernos del Paine (3 granite towers that gave their name to the park).
You will then head towards Salto Grande, a sumptuous waterfall where you can admire the Cuernos in all their splendor.
You will have lunch in front of this grandiose landscape, before taking a short hike (20 minutes) in the woods to reach the viewpoint and enjoy this unique panorama.
You will be back in Puerto Natales around 7:30 PM.
Private excursion with English-speaking guide.
Puerto Natales – Isla Magdalena – Punta Arenas
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer at 08:30 from your hotel in Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas. Arrival around 11:30 AM.
Free time to have lunch and discover Punta Arenas.
Suggestions:
Plaza de Arma: main square located in the heart of the historic center
Cerro de la Cruz: just a few blocks from Plaza de Armas, this viewpoint offers you a panoramic view of the colorful houses of Punta Arenas.
Departure from your hotel at 1:15 PM with your driver to reach your meeting point on the port and board for a cruise* to the natural monument Los Pingüinos, located on Magdalena Island, in the Strait of Magellan (35 km from Punta Arenas).
Along the way, with a bit of luck, you may spot dolphins and sea lions. Once on the island, you will walk through the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in Chili.
You will return to Punta Arenas around 6:30 PM and transfer with your driver to your hotel.
*in case of cancellation of the excursion (strong wind), the following option is offered to you: full refund of the cruise or partial refund and provision of an exclusive vehicle and English-speaking driver for an itinerary of points of tourist interest in Punta Arenas.
Private transport and shared cruise with English-speaking and Spanish-speaking driver.
Punta Arenas – Santiago – Calama
After breakfast, you are transferred to Punta Arenas airport to take your flight to Calama(with a stopover in Santiago)
You are picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
Private transport with Spanish-speaking driver.
Rainbow Valley and lunar landscapes of the Atacama Desert
In the morning, you set off to discover the Domeyko mountains and the spectacular del Arcoiris valley, whose multicolored hills (red, green, blue, gray and purple) are sculpted by centuries of erosion and mineral deposits.
The visit continues in the Hierbas Buenas sector, known for its volcanic rock formations covered with petroglyphs testifying to the presence of pre-Columbian peoples.
Semi-private excursion with English-speaking guide (6 people max)
Return to San Pedro de Atacama around 1 p.m.
We suggest that in your free time, you visit the Padre Le Paige Museum, which traces the history of the ancient civilizations of the region.
In the afternoon, head to the famous Valley of the Moon, a spectacular desert setting reminiscent of lunar landscapes. You will observe in particular the Las Tres Marías formations, sculpted by the wind and salt of the desert.
The day ends with a beautiful sunset over the arid reliefs of Atacama.
Return to your hotel expected around 7:30 p.m.
Semi-private excursion with English-speaking guide (6 people max)
San Pedro de Atacama - Toconao - Atacama Salt Flat
San Pedro de Atacama → Salar de Atacama
In the early afternoon, you will head towards the Salar de Atacama, the largest salt desert in the country.
Surrounded by volcanoes and lunar landscapes, populated by pink flamingos, it is a surreal and memorable place.
You will head towards Laguna Chaxa, inhabited by many bird species.
Salar de Atacama → San Pedro de Atacama
You will finally visit the charming and picturesque village of Socaire, then the oasis village of Toconao, characterized by its houses made of volcanic stone and its church dating from the 18th century.
You will return to your hotel in late afternoon.
Semi-private excursion with English-speaking guide (6 people max)
San Pedro de Atacama - Geysers del Tatio - Calama – Santiago
Very early departure in the morning to witness the splendid sunrise over the Altiplano, before observing the Geysers del Tatio, located at 4360 meters above sea level.
With its fumes creating large jets of steam that can reach 10 meters in height, they will offer you a stunning and unforgettable spectacle at dawn, while you enjoy a good breakfast. It is possible to swim in the natural pool.
You will descend by passing through the Andean village of Machuca.
You will return to your hotel around 12 noon and be transferred in the afternoon to Calama airport to take your flight to Santiago.
You will then go to your hotel, located a two-minute walk from the airport.
Shared transport with Spanish-speaking driver and semi-private excursion with English-speaking guide (6 people maximum)
Santiago - Easter Island
You will go to the airport to take your flight to Easter Island (hotel located 2 minutes from the airport).
You will be welcomed at Mataveri airport with a flower garland, before being transferred to your hotel.
You are free for the rest of the day.
Private transport with English-speaking driver.
Easter Island
You will depart in the morning from the village of Hanga Roa, along the east coast of the island. You will visit the Vaihu temples, then the Akahanga site, remains of an ancient village in the south of the island.
According to tradition, the first king of the island Ariki Hotu Matu'a would be buried there. You will then head towards the archaeological complex Te Pito Kura, which houses the largest moai on the island.
You will have a picnic at midday. Then, you will head towards the quarry of the Rano Raraku volcano, where the moai were carved.
We will continue with a visit to Ahu Tongariki, the largest moai site on the island, then Nau Nau, one of the most beautiful moai platforms, located about a hundred meters from Anakena beach.
You will end the day by enjoying the beautiful Anakena beach.
You will return to your hotel at the end of the day.
Group excursion with English-speaking guide.
Easter Island
Your English-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel in the morning to visit the Tahai archaeological site (Ahu Vai Uri and Ahu Tahai) and discover the mysterious and iconic moai sculptures.
You will then observe the impressive Rano Kau volcano, composed of numerous small lakes, followed by the ancient ceremonial village of Orongo, which houses the largest concentration of petroglyphs.
You will return to your hotel before leaving for a second excursion in the afternoon.
You will begin with a visit to the Ahu Vinapu archaeological site, then continue to the Puna Pau quarry and its red volcanic stones, the Ahu Akivi temple, composed of seven identical moai aligned facing the ocean, and finish with the Te Pahu cave (large volcanic tunnel).
You will return to your hotel at the end of the afternoon.
Group excursion with English-speaking guide.
Easter Island – Santiago
After breakfast, you will be transferred from the hotel to Mataveri Airport to catch your flight. A typical shell necklace will be offered to you.
Upon arrival in Santiago, a driver will be waiting for you to accompany you to your hotel.
Shared and private transport with Spanish-speaking driver.
Santiago – Valparaíso - Viña del Mar
Early in the morning, your English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel to discover ''the pearl of the Pacific'', Valparaíso.
On the way, you will be able to discover the Curacaví agricultural valley and the Casablanca valley, renowned worldwide for its vineyards.
You will start your city tour from Plaza O'Higgins, where you can see the statue of the famous Bernardo O'Higgins (liberator of Chili) and, about a hundred meters away, Congress.
You will then continue with a visit to Parque Italia and La Sebastiana, one of the poet Pablo Neruda's house-museums.
Then, you will stroll through the colorful streets of Cerro Concepción, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view from Paseo Atkinson and Paseo Gervasoni.
You will continue towards Cerro Alegre via Paseo Yugoslavo, before descending by funicular to Plaza Sotomayor and Muelle Prat (port).
You will climb to the viewpoint of Paseo 21 de Mayo by funicular to enjoy a panoramic view of Valparaiso, then you will see the Church of La Matriz, El Mercurio (magnificent building housing the oldest Spanish-language newspaper in the world) and Plaza Victoria.
You will end the day with a visit to Viña del Mar, taking Avenida Perú, which runs along Acapulco beach.
Private transfer and excursion with English-speaking driver/guide.
Valparaíso – Santiago Airport
Your trip comes to an end, your driver will pick you up at the hotel to take you to Santiago airport.(01h00)
Private transfer with Spanish-speaking driver.
Price per person
Indicative price per person, based on double room. Each trip is customized according to your preferences.
This trip can be tailored to your preferences
This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.
Not included
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Included
- 3* and 4* Hotels
- Domestic flights included
- Excursions with English-speaking guide
- Private transfers
- All entrances included
Practical Information
Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.
The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.
See our specific terms of sale for full details.
In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
- Plus de 60 jours avant le départ : 40 % du prix total (acompte retenu)
- Entre 60 et 30 jours avant le départ : 50 % du prix total
- Moins de 30 jours avant le départ : 100 % du prix total
We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.
The information below concerns travelers who are nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland and Canada traveling to Chile for a tourist stay. Entry rules may change, so we recommend that you verify the information with the official authorities before your departure.
Passport
To enter Chile, your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay. However, it is strongly recommended that it remains valid for at least six months after the date of entry into the country and that it contains at least one blank page for immigration stamps.
The document must be in good condition (no damaged, torn or altered pages).
Tourist stay without visa
Nationals of the European Economic Area, Switzerland and Canada benefit from a visa exemption for tourist stays in Chile.
This exemption allows a stay of up to 90 days upon entry into the territory. An extension of 90 additional days can generally be requested on site from the Department of Foreigners and Migration (Departamento de Extranjería y Migración).
The authorities may also request:
a departure ticket from the territory (return or onward flight),
proof of sufficient financial resources for the duration of the stay.
Tarjeta de Turismo (tourist card)
Upon arrival in Chile, travelers are issued a Tarjeta de Turismo (tourist card) by the Chilean immigration services.
This document is essential and must be carefully kept throughout the duration of your stay. It will be requested when leaving the territory:
it certifies your status as a tourist in good standing
it states the authorized length of stay
its loss may cause complications at departure and require administrative procedures with the Chilean authorities
Health
No vaccination is required to enter Chile from the EEA, Switzerland or Canada. However, it is advisable to update your routine vaccinations (diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, hepatitis A and B) before departure.
For travelers going to forested or rural areas, particularly in the south of the country, precautions against hantavirus, transmitted by certain rodents, are recommended. It is advisable to consult a doctor or an international vaccination center before departure.
Traveling with children
Minors must hold their own valid passport covering the duration of the stay.
In certain European countries, when a minor travels without one of their parents, an authorization to leave the territory may be required according to the regulations of the country of residence. The Chilean authorities may also request a notarized parental authorization for minors traveling without both parents.
Other nationalities
Entry conditions may vary depending on nationality. Travelers concerned should inquire with the embassy or consulate of Chile in their country of residence.
To participate in our trips, it is strongly recommended to be covered for repatriation assistance and medical expenses abroad.
Your local agency encourages you to review the specific contract developed with our partner CHAPKA ASSURANCES and AXA ASSISTANCE.
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If you choose to subscribe to one of these plans, the policy document detailing all coverage and claims declaration procedures is available on the insurer's website.
Your local agency will be aware of it, but only the participant is responsible for complying with claims declaration procedures. The participant must therefore keep this policy document with them throughout their trip.
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To stay in Chile, a valid passport for the duration of your stay is required. A visa is not mandatory for tourist stays, provided you respect the maximum duration authorized according to your nationality. A reciprocity tax, previously required for certain nationalities, has been abolished. Entry conditions may vary depending on your nationality. Before booking your trip, consult the consular authorities or the Chilean embassy in your country of residence to find out the rules that apply to you.
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For a tailor-made quality trip, budget between 180 and 300 euros per day and per person, including accommodation, meals, internal transport and guide. International flights (1000-1500 euros round trip) are additional. Chile's distances (4,300 km from north to south) require domestic flights.
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Absolutely. We tailor each itinerary to the profile of travelers. For families, we prioritize a relaxed pace, family-friendly accommodations, fun and educational activities, and comfortable private transfers. Our English-speaking local guides know how to capture children's attention with age-appropriate anecdotes.
It's simple. You exchange with our local team to define your wishes, budget and dates. You receive a detailed itinerary proposal within 48 hours. You adjust every detail together until you reach the perfect version. You confirm and depart with peace of mind. Your local agency remains available 7 days a week throughout your entire trip.
In case of emergency, contact your local agency immediately.
Payment is generally made in two installments.
Our agency is part of the Nomadays network, registered in France. You benefit from APST (Association Professionnelle de Solidarité du Tourisme) guarantee which covers 100% of your funds. Secure payment, repatriation insurance included, and English-speaking assistance 24/7 on the ground throughout your stay.
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Chilean southern lands explorer, based in Santiago
Chile is a country of distances and contrasts. What I love is helping travelers find the right pace to feel its full power, without just passing through it.
— Yann
