Best of Patagonie
From Lake Llanquihue to Patagonian Fjords, a Chilean Odyssey Between Snow-Capped Volcanoes and Thousand-Year-Old Glaciers
Duration
12 days
From
€2,810/pers.
Ideal seasons
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Style
Guided tour
Comfort
Charm & Character
Travelers
Couple, Solo, With friends, senior
The spirit of travel
Discover southern Chile, its capital and the legendary port of Valparaiso. You will stay in Puerto Varas on the shores of a deep blue lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Then, you will board a cruise where from your boat you can observe the wildlife and magnificent landscapes before reaching Puerto Natales, the gateway to Patagonia. You will visit the world-renowned Torres del Paine National Park, and take another cruise to get close to two glaciers.
The stages of your journey
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Welcome to Chile
Our Spanish-speaking driver welcomes us at the airport to transfer us to the hotel
Meeting with our English-speaking guide at the hotel. We set off to discover the Chilean capital using all forms of transport (metro, bus, etc).
Today a modern metropolis, it nevertheless retains historic neighbourhoods that bear witness to its history.
We will begin our visit with the Palais de la Moneda, from which we will take a walk through the pedestrian streets located in the heart of the historic centre of the city to reach Arms Square. We will visit the famous Mercado Central, a very traditional and lively place, and an ideal spot for lunch during your tour. We can have lunch there in a local restaurant specializing in fish and seafood, highly appreciated by locals.
To discover the city in panoramic view, we will go to the top of the Cerro San Cristobal (+300m) by cable car (15min)(closed on Mondays)
Return to your hotel around 18:00.
Transport: Private with Spanish-speaking driver
Excursion: Private with English-speaking guide
Santiago - Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas - Excursions to Petrohué Falls and Osorno Volcano
After breakfast, you head to Punta Arenas airport, located just two minutes from your hotel. We recommend you check in at the airline counter at least 1 hour 30 minutes before departure.
Flight to Puerto Montt (included), then welcome on arrival and transfer to your hotel in Puerto Varas.
In the afternoon, you head towards the majestic volcano Osorno, which peaks at over 2,600 meters. Along the way, you will skirt the shores of Lake Llanquihue, offering superb scenery.
Once at the foot of the volcano, you enjoy an exceptional panoramic view over the surrounding valleys and lakes. It is possible to take a chairlift to reach an even more spectacular viewpoint (option not included).
Return to your Puerto Varas hotel at the end of the day.
Private transfer.
Group excursion with English-speaking/Spanish-speaking guide.
Puerto Varas - Visit to Chiloé - Ancud, Castro and Dalcahue
Departure from your hotel to Pargua, south of Puerto Varas, from where we will board a ferry to navigate through the Chacao channel, which separates the continent from the large island of Chiloé.
During the navigation, we will be able to observe sea lions, pelicans and seabirds typical of this region.
We will dock in the town of Chacao where we join Ancud, where we can see the Fort of San Antonio, a historic site located in the upper part of the city, built at the end of the 18th century and which is part of one of the last Spanish fortifications. We will see the Heritage Churches, the Plaza de Armas and its Municipal Market which offers varied gastronomic options and island handicrafts.
Then, we will continue on the Pan-American Highway to discover Dalcahue on the island of Chiloé, a city located across from the island of Quinchao and which, on its waterfront, houses a traditional gastronomic market Palafitos with a spectacular view. Later, we will continue our journey to the city of Castro, capital of the large island of Chiloé, making a stop at the Palafitos (houses on stilts), we will visit the church of San Francisco, and we will go to the Gamboa viewpoint where we can take a beautiful postcard of the world-renowned Stilt Houses. Return to Puerto Varas at the end of the day.
Grouped excursion with Spanish-speaking/English-speaking guide
Puerto Varas - Cruise Embarkation and Departure
Puerto Varas → Seno de Reloncaví
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer at 09:30 to the Puerto Montt embarkation port.
Check-in and luggage registration between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM (Angelmó no. 1735).
Boarding the boat at 3:00 PM.
Lunch suggestion: San Angelmó is a small port market where you will find several restaurants offering seafood specialties, located 200m from the boat.
Welcome speech from the Captain and safety video, route presentation at 4:30 PM.
Departure at 5:00 PM to begin our navigation.
Dinner at 7:30 PM. Film at 9:00 PM. Pub opens at 10:00 PM (music).
The Seno de Reloncaví is a bay located in the Los Lagos Region, in southern Chile, which marks the end of the Central Valley and constitutes the area where the Intermediate Depression descends into the Pacific Ocean due to glacial erosion that occurred thousands of years ago. Chileans consider that the entire geography of Patagonie began at this location.
Cruise day 2 - Moraleda Channel - Oceanica Area - Golfo De Penas
Seno de Reloncaví → Golfo De Penas
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Briefing at 9:30 AM.
Day's programme:
- Presentation: Flora and Fauna (in Spanish) 11:00 AM.
- Presentation: Flora and Fauna (in English) 11:30 AM.
- Lunch: 12:30 PM.
- Presentation: Glaciation (in Spanish) 3:30 PM.
- Presentation: Glaciation (in English) 4:00 PM.
- Documentary screening: 6:00 PM.
- Dinner at 7:30 PM. Film at 9:00 PM. Pub opening at 9:30 PM (music).
We will navigate along the North and South Pérez Channels and arrive at Melinka. This village is located in southern Chile and is part of the Aysén Region, in the Aysén province. We will be able to observe colonies of sea lions and cormorants.
We will continue our navigation by sailing through the magnificent Paso Brieva and Peñón Blanco. We will then take the Pelluche Channel, which is part of the Aysén Region, and admire the beauty of its dense vegetation. In the afternoon we will leave the channels and navigate in the Pacific Ocean.
Excursion: Group with English-speaking guide
Day 3 Cruise - Bajo Cotopaxi - Puerto Eden
Golfo De Penas → Puerto Eden
Briefing at 9:30 AM.
Today we cross the Messier Canal, the English Passage and Bajo Cotopaxi.
Landing for some passengers at Puerto Edén at 11:00 AM then observation of Pío XI glacier (high season).
Day's program:
- Lunch 12:30 PM.
- Presentation on the Torres del Paine (in Spanish) 4:00 PM.
- Presentation on the Torres del Paine (in English) 5:00 PM.
- Dinner at 7:30 PM. Bingo and closing party at 9:30 PM.
We will head towards the channels area in search of the remarkable Messier Canal The Messier Canal is one of the main channels of Chilean Patagonia.
This long canal owes its name to French astronomer Charles Messier. For approximately 6,000 years and until the end of the 20th century, it was traveled by the Kaweskar Indians, who inhabited its shores. We will then take the Angostura Inglesa and the Bajo Cortopaxi.
We will then arrive at Puerto Edén and we will immediately see the imposing Pío XI Glacier (high season). The town of Puerto Edén is part of the 12th Region of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, in the province of Última Esperanza.
The Pío XI Glacier, also called Brüggen Glacier or Ana María Glacier, is the largest glacier in South America, with an area of 1263 km2.
Cruise day 4 - White Strait - Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine National Park
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure from your hotel (time to be confirmed).
First stop to visit the Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument where the remains of a 12,000-year-old mammal were discovered.
Second stop at Cerro Castillo, border post with Argentina, time to have a coffee, before entering the famous Torres del Paine park, jewel of Patagonia.
It is always an emotion to gradually distinguish the "Cuernos del Paine".
You will be able to observe the local fauna and its guanacos, foxes and condors.
It is a natural spectacle that will unfold before you with extraordinary landscapes.
You will discover Laguna Amarga, Nordenskjöld and Pehoé lakes, Salto Grande where you will contemplate the Paine horns massif in all its splendor.
It is time for a lunch break in a restaurant in the park. (not included)
We will do a short hike through a forest in the afternoon to see the Grey Glacier.
We will be back in Puerto Natales around 7:30 PM.
Park and cave entrance fees are not included. Entrance fees can be paid at https://aspticket.cl/
Excursion: Group tour with Spanish-speaking/English-speaking guide
Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas - Penguin Colonies Magdalena Island
Transfer from your hotel (time to be confirmed) to your hotel in Punta Arenas
Transfer from your hotel (time to be confirmed) to the dock (pier), and embark towards the Isla Magdalena Natural Monument island located in the Strait of Magellan, 35km from the coast.
Return to Punta Arenas after the cruise.
If this excursion cannot be carried out due to bad weather, you will be fully refunded.
Private transport with Spanish-speaking driver
Punta Arenas - Santiago
Transfer from your hotel to Punta Arenas airport (20 min), 02h00 before departure.
Flight to Santiago
Reception at Santiago airport by your driver and transfer to your hotel (40 min).
Private transport with Spanish-speaking driver.
Santiago - Valparaiso / Viña del Mar
Santiago → Valparaiso
Hotel departure at 09:00 with your guide and driver to head to the Pacific coast to meet the legendary port of Valparaiso.
You will discover along the way, the Curacabi agricultural valley, the Casablanca wine valley.
Once in Valparaiso you will see the Congreso, the Plaza O Higgins and the Plaza Italia. You will visit the Sebastiana (Pablo Neruda's house, closed on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday), you will take a walk on the Cerro Concepcion (1h00) to discover the paseo Atkinson, the paseo Gervasoni, the paseo Yougoslavo.
You will descend to the Plaza Sotomayor by funicular and go to the Muelle Pratt (port). You will then take the funicular up to the Paseo 21 de mayo. You will see the Iglesia Matriz de Valparaiso, the stock exchange, El Mercurio de Valparaiso, the plaza Victoria.
If timing permits, you will discover Viña del Mar (neighboring city).
Private excursion with English-speaking guide
Valparaiso/Santiago Airport
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.
- The admission to parks and museums.
- Assistance and repatriation.
- Meals not mentioned and drinks.
- Tips.
- Personal expenses.
Included
- Domestic flights.
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers.
- Accommodation with breakfast.
- Private and group excursions with English-speaking, Spanish-speaking, or other local guides.
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.
Les informations ci-dessous concernent les voyageurs ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen (EEE), de la Suisse et du Canada se rendant en Patagonie (Argentine et Chili) dans le cadre d'un séjour touristique. Les règles d'entrée pouvant évoluer, nous vous recommandons de vérifier les informations auprès des autorités officielles avant votre départ.
Passeport
Pour entrer en Argentine et au Chili, votre passeport doit être valide pendant toute la durée de votre séjour. Il est toutefois fortement recommandé qu'il reste valide au moins six mois après la date d'entrée dans le pays, et qu'il comporte au moins une page vierge pour les tampons d'immigration.
Le document doit être en bon état (pas de pages détériorées, déchirées ou modifiées).
Séjour touristique sans visa
Les ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen, de la Suisse et du Canada bénéficient d'une exemption de visa pour les séjours touristiques en Argentine et au Chili.
En Argentine, cette exemption permet un séjour pouvant aller jusqu'à 90 jours, renouvelable une fois sur place pour une durée équivalente. Au Chili, l'exemption autorise également un séjour jusqu'à 90 jours, non renouvelable sans quitter le territoire.
Les autorités peuvent demander :
un billet de sortie du territoire (vol retour ou continuation),
une preuve de ressources financières suffisantes pour la durée du séjour,
une adresse d'hébergement sur le territoire.
Passage de frontière entre l'Argentine et le Chili
La Patagonie s'étendant sur les deux pays, de nombreux voyageurs sont amenés à franchir plusieurs fois la frontière terrestre entre l'Argentine et le Chili au cours de leur séjour. Chaque entrée sur l'un ou l'autre territoire donne lieu à un nouveau contrôle d'immigration et à l'attribution d'un nouveau délai de séjour autorisé.
Certains postes-frontières terrestres sont situés dans des zones reculées et peuvent avoir des horaires d'ouverture limités. Il est conseillé de vérifier les conditions de passage avant votre départ.
Il est strictement interdit d'importer des produits alimentaires frais (fruits, légumes, viande, produits laitiers) d'un pays à l'autre, sous peine de confiscation et d'amende.
Santé et vaccins
Aucun vaccin n'est obligatoire pour entrer en Argentine ou au Chili. Cependant, certaines recommandations sanitaires sont à prendre en compte :
La mise à jour des vaccins de routine (diphtérie, tétanos, poliomyélite, rougeole) est recommandée.
La vaccination contre l'hépatite A peut être conseillée selon votre profil et votre itinéraire.
En Patagonie, les conditions climatiques peuvent être extrêmes (froid, vent, UV intenses) : une préparation physique et un équipement adapté sont indispensables.
Nous vous recommandons de consulter un médecin ou un centre de vaccination avant votre départ pour un avis personnalisé.
Voyage avec des enfants
Les mineurs doivent être titulaires de leur propre passeport valide couvrant la durée du séjour.
Lorsqu'un mineur voyage sans l'un ou les deux parents, une autorisation de sortie du territoire peut être exigée selon la réglementation du pays de résidence, ainsi qu'une autorisation parentale notariée traduite en espagnol pour certains contrôles aux frontières argentines ou chiliennes.
Autres nationalités
Les conditions d'entrée peuvent varier selon la nationalité. Les voyageurs concernés doivent se renseigner auprès de l'ambassade ou du consulat d'Argentine et du Chili de leur pays de résidence.
Pour participer à nos voyages, il est fortement conseillé d'être assuré en assistance-rapatriement et frais médicaux à l’étranger.
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La Patagonie s'étend sur l'Argentine et le Chili. Dans les deux cas, les ressortissants français n'ont pas besoin de visa pour les séjours touristiques jusqu'à 90 jours. Passeport valide pendant la durée du séjour requis. Vérifiez les conditions pour chaque pays avant de définir votre itinéraire.
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Pour un voyage sur mesure de qualité, comptez entre 220 et 380 euros par jour et par personne, incluant hébergement, repas, transports internes et guide. Les vols internationaux (1000-1500 euros A/R) sont en supplément. La Patagonie est chère (lodges isolés, vols intérieurs, sorties nature) mais inoubliable.
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Absolument. Nous adaptons chaque circuit au profil des voyageurs. Pour les familles, nous privilégions des rythmes détendus, des hébergements familiaux, des activités ludiques et pédagogiques, et des transferts privés confortables. Nos guides locaux francophones savent capter l'attention des enfants avec des anecdotes adaptées à leur âge.
C'est simple. Vous échangez avec notre équipe locale pour définir vos envies, votre budget et vos dates. Vous recevez une proposition d'itinéraire détaillée sous 48 heures. Vous ajustez ensemble chaque détail jusqu'à la version parfaite. Vous confirmez et partez l'esprit tranquille. Votre agence locale reste disponible 7j/7 pendant toute la durée du voyage.
En cas d'urgence, contactez immédiatement votre agence locale.
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Patagonia gives a rare sense of freedom. We travel there as much for the landscapes as for what they awaken within us.
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