Latin Routes Chile Explorer

• International and domestic flights in economy class
• 3* and 4* charming accommodation
• Tour Leader throughout plus expert local guides
• All entrance fees and excursions as stated
• Meals as stated
• All transport
• A Water-to-Go reusable filter bottle per person
• An exclusive Latin Routes backpack per booking
• Make Your Day Individual on day 8 and 11

• Witness one of the most stunning sunsets at the famous Moon Valley
• Visit Chile’s largest salt flat
• Discover the incredible beauty of Torres del Paine National Park
• See the stunning deep blue lakes in Northern Patagonia
• Pay a visit to the Puritama Hot Springs
• Enjoy a city tour of the Chilean capital of Santiago

Day 1: Depart from the UK

Take an overnight flight to the Chilean capital

Day 2: Arrive in Santiago

Arrive in the morning and settle into your hotel in central Santiago. Enjoy a city tour in the afternoon taking you to the city’s main sights.

Day 3: Santiago

Enjoy a free day to explore the vibrant Santiago at your own pace, perhaps revisiting some of the sights you saw yesterday to explore them more thoroughly.
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 4: Santiago to Atacama

Fly to the Atacama Desert, and prepare yourself to see some truly spectacular scenery! In the late afternoon, you will be taken to the Cordillera de la Sal, and the famous Moon and Death Valleys where you will witness one of the most outstanding sunsets of your life. Thanks to the rock formation characteristics of this area, you will feel like you are on the Moon!
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 5: Atacama

Visit the Salar de Atacama where you will find Los Flamencos National Reserve. This is Chile’s largest salt flat with impressive scenery surrounded by the Andes mountains. You will observe different species of flamingos and other animals inhabiting the salt deposit lagoons. You will also stop at the picturesque village of Toconao.
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 6: Atacama

Today you will go to the Puritama Hot Springs, a series of eight large geothermal pools connected by wooden footpaths. Located at the bottom of a deep-cut gorge in the middle of the desert mountain range, the setting is simply spectacular. If you wish, you can plunge into the mineral rich waters.
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 7: Atacama to Puerto Varas

Fly to the Lake District in Northern Patagonia, a region characterised by its deep blue lakes adorned by mountains and snow-capped volcanoes. The scenery will be a total contrast to the desert, thanks to its lush forests and colourful towns.
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 8: Puerto Varas – Make Your Day Individual

Choose from one of the following included experiences:

Chiloe – Chiloe Island is a world of its own, and totally unique. Although Chilean, it is very different from any other part of the country. During this tour you will visit the island and its capital, and learn about its history, including how it is famous for hundreds of different types of potatoes!

Peulla – Travel by both land and boat to the town of Peulla, enjoying wonderful scenery along the way – including views of Puntiagudo and Osorno volcanoes on
clear days, and a short stop at Petrohue Falls. Once you reach Peulla you will be able to enjoy several activities, including trekking and horse riding.

Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Falls – On this tour you will discover some of the natural beauty of the region. Admire the stunning Petrohue Falls with the perfect form of Osorno Volcano sitting just behind. Take a boat across the emerald waters of Lake Todos los Santos, and then head onwards by road to the volcano itself.

Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 9: Puerto Varas to Puerto Natales

Fly to Puerto Natales, the last town before Torres del Paine National Park. Here you will have the rest of the day free, to explore this charming town at your own pace.
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 10: Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine National Park receives visitors from around the world, captivating them with its incredible beauty. You will leave Puerto Natales early in the morning, with a stop at Milodon Cave before continuing on towards Grey Lake, Lake Pehoé, Lake Sarmiento and Laguna Amarga. You will admire waterfalls, and stand in awe of the fantastic views of the three towers that give this stunning park its name. The day’s excursion will finish at your hotel, inside the national park.
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 11: Torres Del Paine –  Make Your Day Individual

Choose from one of the following included experiences:

Mirador Condor – After a 45-minute drive, you will begin a gentle trek to a lookout point that faces the magnificent Paine Massif, with stunning views of the Paine river and the turquoise waters of Lake Pehoé. On a good day you might spot condors, as this is a launching platform where parents teach their young to take flight.

Monte Ferrier – This challenging trek will take you to the Ferrier viewpoint, where you will be rewarded by the most incredible views of Grey Glacier and its floating icebergs, Paine Massif, Paine River, Lake del Toro and Pingo Glacier among others.

Grey Glacier – Taking a boat to Grey Glacier – is one of the most captivating excursions in the park. You will enjoy views of lush forests and imposing mountains before reaching the glacier’s wall. It is a huge natural marvel with over 25 metres of height and amazing colours and shapes.

Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 12: Torres del Paine to Santiago

Fly back to Santiago for your last night. Enjoy free time here, to soak in the last of your Chilean adventure exactly as you wish.
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 13: Depart Santiago

Today you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back home.

Day 14: Arrive back in the UK

Single supplement is a 20% supplement of the total cost per person.

Please note: all tours are 100% guaranteed, however, if your departure has 3 clients or less, the tour will not be escorted by a Tour Leader but will be accompanied in each area by a local guide.

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.