Day 1: … (✈) Arrival In Santiago
Arrival at Santiago International Airport.
Meeting and welcome by your English-speaking guide and transfer to your hotel.
Advantages of LatinXplore:
- Delivery of your welcome kit
- Dinner on your own. Due to the time difference and late arrival, many passengers prefer to sleep directly after the snack provided by the airline.
- Early check-in option with extra charge for passengers who arrive earlier
Dinner on your own
Hotel accommodation
Day 2: Santiago (✈) Flight To Punta Arenas And Transfer To Puerto Natales
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Santiago Airport with driver and flight to Punta Arenas.
Meeting and welcome by your driver in Punta Arenas airport and transfer to the bus station to take your bus to Puerto Natales. (4h by bus)
Arrival in Puerto Natales, welcome by your driver and transfer to your hotel in Puerto Natales.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 3: Torres Del Paine National Park
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day trip to Torres del Paine National Park in a shared service with a Spanish/English-speaking guide.
The park, located between the ice field and the Patagonian steppe, offers stunning landscapes: pristine peaks, turquoise lakes, deep forests, waterfalls, rivers, fjords, steppes, and giant glaciers. It is home to 170 bird species (condors, eagles, ibis, etc.), 25 mammal species, including the puma, wildcat, and fox, and an equally rich flora. UNESCO designated it as a "biosphere reserve" in 1978. We will start our tour with a stop at the Milodón Cave, where the remains of a prehistoric animal, halfway between a bear and a dinosaur, were discovered in 1895.
Then, we will explore the park, particularly Lake Nordenskjöld, which offers the best view of the Torres del Paine, a magnificent massif with very high peaks. We will continue to Lake Grey, where gigantic icebergs flow in the water.
Back to the hotel in Puerto Natales.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 4: Balmaceda And Serrano Glaciers Navigation – Punta Arenas
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer from your hotel to Puerto Bories with your driver to embark on the trip to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers.
Departure for a day excursion to Bernardo O'Higgins National Park in a shared service with English/Spanish speaking guide.
Navigation through the Ultima Esperanza fjord towards the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers.
Typical lunch included.
During the cruise, you will be able to observe colonies of cormorants and sea lions, as well as condors. Upon reaching the end of the fjord, walk approximately 1 kilometer along a trail through a wonderful primeval forest at the foot of the Serrano glacier to admire this great natural spectacle. On the way back to Puerto Natales, disembark at Estancia Perales, a traditional Patagonian farmhouse, with a barbecue lunch included, and return to Puerto Natales to collect your belongings at the hotel.
Transfer to Punta Arenas with driver only.
Dinner on your own.
Hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas.
Day 5: Free Day With Optionnal Excursions: Isla Magdalena (Penguins) Or Punta Arenas City Tour (✈) Flight To Santiago
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free morning to choose between two optional excursions - see below.
In the afternoon, transfer with driver to Punta Arenas airport for your return flight to Santiago.
Arrival in Santiago and transfer with driver to your hotel.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 6: Visit To The Historic Center Of Santiago And Tour Of Valparaiso.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the historic center of Santiago, a living testament to the country's history and culture, with its colonial buildings, lively plazas, and cobblestone streets. This urban enclave captivates visitors with its eclectic mix of architecture, fascinating museums, and vibrant atmosphere.
Then continue to Valparaíso, the port jewel of Chile, charming with its colorful hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean, offering stunning panoramic views and a unique bohemian atmosphere. Its winding streets, artistic graffiti, and relaxed vibe make it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking authenticity.
From the port to the hills, visit the elevators dating back to the 19th century, and visit the "21 de Mayo" viewpoint via a route that takes you from the port to the heights of these mythical places where we can enjoy an exceptional view of Valparaíso Bay.
Return to Santiago.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 7: (✈) Flight To Calama – Arrival In San Pedro De Atacama And Tour In Moon Valley.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Arrival in Calama, where the driver and guide will be waiting for you, and transfer to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
In the afternoon, visit the Valley of the Moon in a shared service with an English-speaking guide, a mineral world par excellence, sculpted by the erosion of time and wind, a magnificent spectacle when everything turns orange with the last rays of the setting sun. You will be able to enjoy this superb spectacle while savoring a delicious snack.
Return to San Pedro de Atacama.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 8: Tour In Atacama Salar And Lagoons Miscanti & Miñiques
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure with your driver and English-speaking guide for a day at the Atacama Salt Flat and Miscanti & Miñiques Lagoons in shared service.
Travel through impressive landscapes as you ascend to the high plateau, reaching the Meñique and Miscanti lagoons, located at the foot of the two mountains of the same name. These lagoons are home to abundant regional fauna, including flamingos. On the way back, visit to the small village of Socaire.
The afternoon will be dedicated to discovering the Atacama Salt Flat, the largest salt desert in Chile. It covers an area of about 3,000 km² and is surrounded by majestic volcanoes. It is one of the driest places in the world, and its unique beauty will captivate you.
Visit the Chaxas sector, a nesting area for the three local varieties of pink flamingo: Chilean, Andean, and James's.
Return to San Pedro de Atacama.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 9: Free Day With Optionnal Excursions: Tatio Geysers Or Puritama Hot Springs (✈) Flight To Santiago
Breakfast at the hotel (in case of Tatio Geysers optional Tour, breakfast will be in Tatio Geysers).
Free morning with the possibility to choose between two optional excursions- see below.
In the afternoon, transfer with driver and English-speaking guide to Calama airport for your return flight to Santiago.
Arrival in Santiago and on your own, you can walk to your hotel near the airport.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 10: Santiago (✈) Flight To Easter Island
Breakfast at the hotel.
On your own, you can walk to the airport near your hotel to catch your flight to Easter Island.
Lunch on board.
Arrival at Mataveri Airport on Easter Island and transfer in shared service to your hotel.
Easter Island, located in the South Pacific (3,700 km off the coast of Chile and 4,000 km from Tahiti), is famous for its mysterious monumental stone statues called Moai, created by the Rapa Nui people. It also boasts impressive volcanic landscapes, white sandy beaches, and a rich Polynesian culture.
Since 1995, the island's exceptional heritage has been protected and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with around 4,000 inhabitants.
Arrival at the hotel and free afternoon.
Transfer with driver in shared service to an evening show of traditional Rapa Nui and Polynesian dances.
Dinner on your own.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 11: Tour In Rano Raraku And Anakena Beach
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure with driver and guide in shared service to the archaeological site of Ahu Vaihu, where several Moai lie face down. This site offers a fascinating insight into the history and construction of the Moai, showcasing remains of unfinished statues and abandoned carved stones. The site provides a tranquil environment to contemplate these imposing ancient creations in a magnificent natural setting.
Continue to the Rano Raraku quarry, where most of the moai were sculpted. This volcanic quarry is famous for its cliffs of tuff, where Polynesian sculptors extracted stone blocks to create the island's iconic statues. Many Moai are still in various stages of production, some lying on the hillside, others still in the carving process. Rano Raraku offers a captivating view of the creation process of these ancestral monuments.
We then continue our journey to discover the "Navel of the World" with AHU TE PITO KURA.
Next, we arrive at Anakena Beach, one of the few white sandy beaches on Easter Island. It contrasts with the volcanic landscape that surrounds it. Lined with palm trees and crystal-clear waters, this beach is not only magnificent but also steeped in history, as it houses several restored Moai, some of which stand facing the sea.
Anakena is an ideal place to relax, swim, and sunbathe while discovering the unique history and culture of Easter Island.
Picnic lunch included in the shade of coconut trees and time to relax and swim in the warm, crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Return to Hanga Roa.
Dinner on your own.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 12: Tour And Visit Of Orongo, Akivi Y Tahai
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure with guide in shared service to the site of Orongo, an important archaeological site known for its stone structures and cultural significance. It contains remains of stone houses, petroglyphs, and a series of stone platforms where competitions for the cult of the birdman (Tangata Manu) were held in Rapa Nui society.
In the afternoon, visit the Akivi site, famous for its seven moai aligned facing the ocean. This site is unique because the moai face inward, towards the island, unlike most others that face the sea. It is believed they were erected to observe the stars, as they are aligned with specific points in the sky.
Continue to Tahai, a ceremonial complex consisting of three platforms with restored moai, an ahu (sacred platform), and a collection of petroglyphs. Tahai is often visited for its magnificent sunsets over the Pacific Ocean, providing a picturesque setting to discover the history and culture of Easter Island.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 13: Easter Island (✈) Flight To Santiago
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer in shared service to Mataveri Airport to take the flight back to Santiago.
Picnic lunch before departure.
Dinner on board.
Arrival at Santiago Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Hotel accommodation.
Day 14: Santiago (✈) ...
Breakfast at the hotel.
At the indicated time, transfer with driver to Santiago Airport for your return flight to your home country.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
