Enjoy the variety of climates and activities Chile has to offer. You’ll bicycle, hike or ride horseback through the Atacama Desert, then experience the Lake District’s thermal hot springs and go whitewater rafting in Villarrica National Park, which features breathtaking waterfalls. Then head to Puerta Varas and enjoy hiking on Osorno Volcano, and the panoramic views it offers of other volcanoes and of Lake Llanquihue. Proceed to Punta Arenas at the southern tip of South America, where you’ll visit Torres del Paine National Park in the Patagonia region and the town of Puerto Natales on Última Esperanza Sound.
Language
Spanish
Time Zone
GMT -3
Currency
Chilean Peso (CLP)
Average Temp
54° F
Chile Expedition
Land of Extremes
Inspire Your Expedition with Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – SANTIAGO, CHILE
Arrive in Santiago
Private transfer to hotel
Optional folkloric show & dinner (supplement applies)
Accommodations: Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
Days 2-4 – SANTIAGO / ATACAMA DESERT
Fly to Calama & transfer to San Pedro de Atacama
Activities include:
- Bicycling & horseback riding in Valle de Quitor
- Touring Le Paige Archaeological Museum
- Visiting archaeological sites
- Hiking in Valle de la Luna, Termas de Puritama, Quebrada del Diablo, Valle de la Muerte & near El Tatio Geysers
Accommodations: Hotel Cumbres San Pedro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – ATACAMA / PUCÓN (LAKE DISTRICT)
Transfer to Calama for flight to Temuco or Pucón
Transfer to hotel on Lake Villarrica
Accommodations: Hotel Antumal
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 – HUERQUEHUE NATIONAL PARK
Choice of two full-day activities:
- Private guided hike in Huerquehue National Park & relax at Termas de Huife hot springs
- Relax at Termas Geometricas hot springs
Accommodations: Hotel Antumal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 – VILLARRICA NATIONAL PARK
Choice of two morning activities:
- Mapuche Indian cultural experience
- Hike to see Palguin, La China and El Leon waterfalls
Choice of two afternoon activities:
- Whitewater rafting
- Hike Cráteres Parásitos with panoramic views
Accommodations: Hotel Antumal
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 – PUCÓN / PUERTO VARAS
Transfer to Puerto Varas. Choice of one activity en route:
- Hike on Osorno Volcano
- Walking tour of Bajo Frutillar on Lake Llanquihue
Accommodations: Cabañas del Lago
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Days 9-12 – PUERTO VARAS / TORRES DEL PAINE
NATIONAL PARK (PATAGONIA)
Fly to Punta Arenas & transfer to Torres del Paine
- Stop in Puerto Natales on Última Esperanza Sound
- Explore the park – see rivers, lakes, rainforests, waterfalls & herds of wildlife
- Horseback riding & boating excursions
Accommodations: Hosteria Las Torres
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 – PUNTA ARENAS / SANTIAGO / HOMEWARD BOUND
Transfer to Punta Arenas for flight to Santiago
Connect with flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Starting at $8,900 per person
(two travelers, double occupancy, airfare not included)
Itineraries are customized to travelers’ interests and preferences.
Final prices will vary based on dates of travel and number of travelers.
I used to be a travel agent and booked all my own travel. Those days are over now that I found NEI for our bucket list trip to the Galapagos! Can’t wait for our next adventure !!! Thanks for everything!!!!
Rozie & Larry D.
Cleveland, Ohio
When to go:
Best times are from October to April
What to eat:
Pastel del Choclo (corn pie), Empanada de Pino (meat-filled pastry), Sopa Patagonica (seafood & pork soup)
What to pack:
Long & short-sleeved shirts & t-shirts; trousers, jeans; waterproof jacket; layering & waterproof clothing; shawl or scarf; swimwear; comfortable walking & hiking shoes; sunscreen, sunglasses, hat; insect repellent; camera equipment; binoculars; universal adapter
