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Santiago & Wild Countryside

11 Days
Santiago, Valparaíso, Puerto Natales, Puerto Varas
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A blue lake overlooked by snow-capped peaks as well as the back of the iconic Torres del Paine.

Chile Package: Santiago & Wild Countryside

11 Days

Santiago, Valparaíso, Puerto Natales, Puerto Varas

Overview

Discover the most fascinating cities and landscapes in Chile with this exciting tour package. Travel from bustling Santiago and bohemian Valparaíso, to the infinite glacial landscapes of Patagonia, and finally to the shimmering waters and majestic volcanoes of the Lake District.

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

Discover the most fascinating cities and landscapes in Chile with this exciting tour package taking you to Santiago, Valparaíso, Patagonia, and the Lake District.

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 Puerto Varas
Day 9 : Chiloe Island Tour
Day 10 : Petrohué Falls & Osorno Volcano Tour
Day 11 : Departure from Puerto Varas

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DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS
The modern buildings of Santiago overlooked by the Andes Mountains as the sun sets.
Santiago
A visitor crossing a bridge in Torres del Paine National Park, with a couple of the peaks visible.
Torres del Paine
A vicuña wading through a small pond next to a field in Torres del Paine National Park.
Torres del Paine
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.

PUERTO VARAS

This town on the banks of Lake Llanquihue is the perfect base to explore Chile’s Lake District.

A pair of cable cars overlooking the city of Santiago with the Andes Mountains as a backdrop.
Santiago Cable Cars
Rows of grapes extending off into the distance at a vineyard in the Maipo Valley near Santiago.
Santiago Vinyards
Itinerary

View of the city of Santiago, with the snow-capped Andes Mountains towering overhead.
  • 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 overlooked by tree-covered mountains at a vineyard in Viña del Mar.
  • 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 traditional houses and modern buildings in the Chilean port 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 catamaran navigating the water with mountains overhead in Torres del Paine National Park.
  • 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.

Houses and buildings lining the port of Puerto Varas and a small boat docked in the water.
  • Today you’ll leave Patagonia and head to Chile’s lovely Lake District. After breakfast, you’ll meet your transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Varas. Upon arrival to the El Tepual Airport, you’ll be met by a Latin America For Less representative who will take you to your comfortable Puerto Varas hotel.
  • You will have the remainder of the afternoon and evening to explore the lovely city of Puerto Varas on your own. Absorb the friendly atmosphere as you stroll down the streets, and duck into a local restaurant to try some regional cuisine.

Colorful traditional stilt houses in the water on Chiloé Island in Chilean Patagonia.
  • Today you will set out on a tour of the mysterious and alluring archipelago of Chiloe. Consisting of one main island known as Chiloe Grande, and numerous islets, the archipelago is not only famous for its lush forests, rolling hillsides, and patchwork fields, but also for its legends and rich mythology.
  • You will first head toward Pargua were you will board a ferry boat to journey across the Chacao Channel to Chiloe Island. Your first stop on the island is the beautiful Caulin Bay, a natural sanctuary with rich wildlife. Among the various bird species that call this bay home, some endangered species such as black-necked swans and Chilean flamingos deserve special mention.
  • You’ll continue on to the small town of Ancud along the shores of beautiful Quetalmahue Bay. You will have some free time to explore Ancud on your own and have lunch in the lively port before visiting the Museo Regional with its interesting collection highlighting the early history of Chiloe. Admire the Fortress San Antonio, which dominates the port, and wander through the bustling local market where you can browse the numerous stalls. Later on, you will board a smaller boat and head toward Peñihuil Bay, where various islets are home to large colonies of Magellan and Humboldt penguins. They nest from September to March.
  • After a full day exploring this region, you will be taken back to your hotel in Puerto Varas. The evening is free for you to explore the town on your own.

Petrohue Falls overlooked by the majestic Osorno Volcano in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park.
  • Continue exploring the splendid Lake District with a tour to the Petrohue Falls, located in the magnificent Vincente Perez Rosales National Park, followed by a visit to the majestic Osorno Volcano. You’ll travel near the shores of Lake Llanquihue, the largest in Chile and third largest natural lake in South America. On the way, you will pass by the traditional German architecture of the old houses built by the first German settlers. You will also have the chance to see the picturesque village of Ensenada, as well as the Pescado River, Puerto Arthur, and Los Riscos.
  • In Ensenada, the road runs inland to the mountain range and passes by the magnificent Petrohue Falls, a cascading succession of emerald water. You will take a walk through the coigüe trees in Vincente Perez Rosales Park toward Laguna Verde and finally up to Osorno Volcano. From the volcano’s crater (3,280 feet above sea level) you will enjoy the most spectacular views of the entire Petrohue river valley, Andes mountain range, and Calbuco Volcano.
  • Later in the afternoon, you will return to Puerto Varas and have the rest of the evening free to rest in your hotel or relax in the pleasant atmosphere of this picturesque lake town.

A traditional church towers over the town of Puerto Varas on the shores of Lake Llanquihue.
  • After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your journey home or on to your next destination on your Chile vacation. Browse our range of Chile tours and additional options for your vacation plans.

“The trip you organized for us was wonderful, thank you ever so much. No problems, no delays, just great. All the hotels were lovely and the tours too...Thanks again for your help and a very fulfilling holiday.”

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View of the city of Santiago, with the snow-capped Andes Mountains towering overhead.
Rows of grapes extending off into the distance at a vineyard in the Maipo Valley near Santiago.
A pair of cable cars overlooking the city of Santiago with the Andes Mountains as a backdrop.
Colorful traditional houses with green front lawns on a street in the port city of Valparaíso.
A visitor crossing a bridge in Torres del Paine National Park, with a couple of the peaks visible.
Close up view of the Balmaceda Glacier, a hanging glacier located between two mountain peaks.
A vicuña wading through a small pond next to a field in Torres del Paine National Park.

Prices per person

Included:

  • 3 nights in Santiago, 4 nights in Puerto Natales and 3 nights in Puerto Varas in hotels based on US standards
  • Guided visits with English-speaking tour guides
  • All transfers and entrance fees
  • All breakfasts

Not Included:

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