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Capitals & Patagonia

12 Days
Santiago, Valparaíso, Puerto Natales, El Calafate, Buenos Aires
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Patagonia Package: Capitals & Patagonia

12 Days

Santiago, Valparaíso, Puerto Natales, El Calafate, Buenos Aires

Overview

Let yourself be transported across the most impressive landscapes and dynamic capitals of Argentina and Chile with this exciting Argentina and Chile vacation package. Explore the streets of Santiago and experience the passion of Buenos Aires before traipsing across the spectacular sceneries of glacial Patagonia.

Designed by Kim MacQuarrie, 4-time Emmy Winner
and our Travel Specialist

Let yourself be transported across the most impressive landscapes and dynamic capitals of Argentina and Chile with this exciting Argentina and Chile vacation package.

Designed by Kim MacQuarrie, 4-time Emmy Winner and our Travel Specialist

Route

Day 1 : Arrival to Santiago & City Tour
Day 2 : Maipo Valley Wine Tour
Day 3 : Valparaíso & Viña del Mar Tour
Day 4 : Arrival to Punta Arenas & Continue to Puerto Natales
Day 5 : Full Day Estancia Perales Tour
Day 6 : Torres Del Paine Tour
Day 7 : Half day Puerto Natales Bike City Tour
Day 8 : Arrival to El Calafate
Day 9 : Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
Day 10 : Arrival to Buenos Aires
Day 11 : Buenos Aires City Tour & Tango Show & Lesson
Day 12 : Departure from Buenos Aires

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DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS
Rows of grapes overlooked by tree-covered mountains at a vineyard in Viña del Mar.
Viña del Mar
View of the city of Santiago, with the snow-capped Andes Mountains towering overhead.
Santiago
Visitors walking down the cobblestone streets of the Caminito district in Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires
SANTIAGO

The bustling metropolis of Chile's capital and largest city is surrounded by picturesque mountains.

Valparaíso

Known as the “Jewel of the Pacific,” this important port city is known for its vibrant culture.

EL CALAFATE

This southern Patagonian town is the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and Perito Moreno glacier.

BUENOS AIRES

The vibrant culture and European architecture mark the beloved 'Paris of the South.'

Jagged spires of a blue-tinted glacier in Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina.
Calafate
A couple on a walkway looking out at the enormous Perito Moreno glacier in Argentine Patagonia.
Calafate
Itinerary

A pair of cable cars overlooking the city of Santiago with the Andes Mountains as a backdrop.
  • You will be met at the Santiago Airport by a Latin America For Less representative and transferred to your comfortable hotel in Santiago. Check out our selection of great value Santiago Hotels.
  • Today, you will head out on a half day historical tour of Santiago to visit some of the most interesting sites in Santiago and learn about the fascinating history of Chile and its capital.
  • You will start the tour driving up the Santa Lucia hill where Santiago was founded. You will then continue on to the historic downtown, Plaza de Armas (Main Square), where stands some of Santiago’s historic buildings. You will see the Cathedral, City Hall, Central Post Office, and National Historical Museum.
  • You will then drive to the civic area to see the Moneda Presidential Palace, current seat of the Chilean government. The tour will continue through charming streets lined with 19th century buildings, passing the statue of Typical Zone, the Cousiño Palace, and the Basilica de los Sacramentinos (inspired by the Montmartre church in Paris).
  • The tour will end on the Alameda Bernardo O’Higgins, Santiago’s main avenue where you will visit the San Francisco church and its beautiful colonial museum and monastery.
  • You will have the remainder of the afternoon and evening to explore Santiago at your leisure. Try some delicious traditional Chilean cuisine in one of the restaurants, discover some of its exciting barrios and take advantage of the lively nightlife!

Rows of grapes extending off into the distance at a vineyard in the Maipo Valley near Santiago.
  • Today you will depart from Santiago and head towards the town of Pirque located in Maipo Valley, and ultimately reach the highly-acclaimed Viña Concha y Toro vineyards.
  • Begin the tour with a walkthrough of the gardens from the late 19th century former summer residence of the Concha y Toro family. Discover more than 25 vafiatied of grapes all while having a beautiful panoramic view of the Maipo Valley. Finish the first part of the tour with a tasting of three wines from the Casillero del Diablo wine cellar.
  • Then, head to Viña Santa Rita, where you will begin a guided tour of the varietal garden, vineyards, winemaking, aging process, and bottling process in the famous "Bodega 1" and Bodega de los 120 Patriotas."
  • End your tour with a delicious wine tasting and lunch at the beautiful Doña Paula Restaurant and explore the Andean Museum which exhibits archaeological and ethnographic collections from the pre-Columbian people who inhabited Chile. (*optional)

Colorful buildings and a church overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the coastal city of Valparaíso.
  • Explore Chile’s coastal cities with an exciting Valparaíso and Viña del Mar Tour. These two charming towns are located a little more than an hour from Santiago.
  • With its bohemian atmosphere, chaotic and colorful architecture, and lovely port, Valparaíso is one of the most attractive cities in Chile. You will start your tour at the Mirador 21 de Mayo from where you will enjoy spectacular views of the entire city and bay. Next, you will visit the fascinating house-museum of the poet and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Pablo Neruda.
  • Descend to Valparaíso’s Prat Dock, where sailors embark and men scramble to load the enormous ships.
  • After lunch, you will head out to Viña del Mar where you will enjoy a relaxing stroll down the quiet streets and picturesque beaches of this lovely coastal town.
  • In the afternoon, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Santiago and have the evening free to explore more of the city’s exciting spots.

Small boats and canoes on the banks of the Señoret Channel near the town of Puerto Natales.
  • After breakfast at your hotel, meet your transfer to the airport for your flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas.
  • Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport in Punta Arenas by a Latin America For Less representative who will take you to the Punta Arenas bus station for your journey to Puerto Natales.
  • Upon arrival in Puerto Natales, one of our representatives will take you to your confirmed Puerto Natales hotel.
  • Enjoy a free afternoon and evening to explore the restaurants and local Patagonian culture of Puerto Natales at your leisure.

A group of visitors on horseback riding through a valley with imposing mountains towering overhead.
  • Today you will depart from your hotel located in Puerto Natales to begin your full day visit to the beautiful La Estancia Perales. Typical of the Patagonia fjords, La Estancia Perales is surrounded by nature that provides stunning views of the landscape.
  • During your guided tour, you will hike though the magic "Fiord Path," also known as Camino del Fiordo. On the hike, you will have the opportunity to spot native flora and fauna, see glaciers such as San Luis Mount and Barranca de Lobos Marinos, and pass by Caracha lagoon all with the view of the Chacabuco mountain range.
  • The Tour will end with a typical magallenean lunch before heading back to your hotel in Puerto Natales for a well-deserved night's rest.

A rustic scene at Torres del Paine National Park with two of the distinctive peaks visible.
  • Explore the strikingly beautiful Torres del Paine National Park on an adventurous full-day tour. Meet your guide for the journey to Torres del Paine, and along the way, you will stop at Milodon Cave, an enormous cavern that is almost 100 feet high and 230 feet deep.
  • The tour continues from here through the hills and plains of Chilean Patagonia, before reaching Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
  • You will admire Lake Nordeskjold draining into Lake Pehoe at Salto Grande and the granite massifs of Cuernos del Paine, which dominate the skyline. Eat lunch along the shores of Lake Grey, enjoying the views of Grey glacier. After lunch, you will continue on to Amarga Lagoon which has some of the best views in Torres del Paine before checking in to your Torres del Paine hotel in the early evening.

The spectacular Balmaceda Glacier, a hanging glacier situated between two mountain peaks.
  • You’ll depart from your hotel and recieve a bike helmet then explore the stunning shore of Señoret. Puerto Natales is is located on the shore of Señoret Channel, between Almirante Montt gulf and Ultima Esperanza fjord.
  • During the excursion, you will visit many monuments streets and avenues of the city. You'll visit the main viewpoints, pioneer homes, a handicraft town called Ether Aike, Braun Blanchard Pier, and the main square.

Visitors looking out at a bright blue lagoon with a glacier and snow-capped mountains behind it.
  • You will be transferred to the bus station where you will depart from Puerto Natales to El Calafate.
  • Upon arrival you will be met at the bus station by one of our Latin America For Less representatives and taken to your confirmed El Calafate hotel.
  • Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure in El Calafate. We suggest a visit to the Nimes Lagoon at sunset to watch the birds settling in for the night.

A pathway leading past the blue-tinted Perito Moreno glacier in Los Glaciares National Park.
  • Enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel before departing for the famous Perito Moreno Glacier on a unique Patagonia travel experience.
  • On the 48-mile ride (80 kilometers) to the glacier, you’ll pass the southern bank of the glistening blue Lago Argentino, populated by colorful flamingos, black-necked swans, and coots. You’ll also see several berry farms and estancias. You will have the opportunity to stop on the way and enjoy the wonderful views.
  • When you arrive at the foot of the Perito Moreno Glacier, you’ll have several hours to explore its trails and footpaths at your own pace, accompanied by an expert guide, until you reach the Observational Panoramic Point from where you can appreciate the grandiose vastness of the glacier.
  • In the afternoon, you can either choose to continue exploring the area on your own or take a 1-hour boat tour along Lago Rico to take in the grandeur of the glacier from its most imposing edge on the north wall.
  • You will then return to your comfortable El Calafate hotel and spend the remainder of the day at your leisure.

Sun setting over the Palace of the Argentine National Congress and the Buenos Aires skyline.
  • Transfer from your hotel to the airport and fly from El Calafate to Buenos Aires.
  • Upon arrival you will be met at the airport by one of our Latin America For Less representatives and taken to your confirmed Buenos Aires hotel.
  • You will have the remainder of the day to spend at your leisure, resting at your hotel or exploring Buenos Aires on your own.
  • Read our Buenos Aires Travel Guide for dining and sightseeing suggestions.

Tourists watching as a well-dressed couple dances the tango in the streets of Buenos Aires.
  • Enjoy an exciting half-day Buenos Aires tour of the city’s highlights. You will start your tour in the city center, on the beautiful Plaza de Mayo surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Government House), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the splendid Cabildo, which served as City Hall under the Spanish colonial rule. You will then continue on to Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires’ modern, financial district, where you’ll learn about the fascinating transformation of this lively neighborhood. Your next stop is La Boca where the Bombanera soccer stadium and the large population of Italian descent showcase Argentina’s passion for soccer.
  • In the San Telmo neighborhood, the heart of tango, you will learn about the history of this beautiful, sensual dance that has become the symbol of Argentinean culture. Finally, you will visit Palermo and Recoleta, the city’s upscale neighborhoods where the Porteños (inhabitants of Buenos Aires) come to indulge in high class shopping and gourmet cuisine.
  • You’ll end your day discovering tango at one of the most exclusive Buenos Aires tango houses, Tango Porteño, and take a lesson. Enjoy a delicious gourmet dinner while musicians and professional tango dancers perform before you. Tango shows in Buenos Aires can be compared to broadway shows, with a live orchestra accompanied by professional tango dancers.

Night falling over the Puente de la Mujer bridge in the Puerto Madero district of Buenos Aires.
  • Meet your transfer to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination.
  • Alternatively, extend your experience in this lively city with an additional Buenos Aires tour or activity; browse our full range of Argentina travel destinations for more Argentina vacation ideas.

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View of the city of Santiago, with the snow-capped Andes Mountains towering overhead.
Rows of grapes overlooked by tree-covered mountains at a vineyard in Viña del Mar.
The massive Perito Moreno glacier located in Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park.
A cruise boat full of tourists admiring a massive blue glacier in Los Glaciares National Park.
Visitors walking down the cobblestone streets of the Caminito district in Buenos Aires.
The Obelisk of Buenos Aires, a historic monument and one of the city's most recognizable places.

Prices per person

Included:

  • 2 nights in Santiago, 1 night in Punta Arenas, 2 nights in Puerto Natales, 2 nights in El Calafate, and 2 nights in Buenos Aires in Chile & Argentina hotels based on US standards
  • All tours stated in the itinerary with English-speaking guides
  • Ground transportation and entrance fees
  • Breakfast at all hotels

Not Included:

  • Airfare
  • Lunches or dinners (unless otherwise specified)
  • Airport taxes
  • Tips
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