Best Of Chile Tour In 10 Days

Day 1, Santiago de Chile

Welcome to Chile and transfer to your hotel.

In the afternoon, city tour in Santiago, visiting the historic center with its Plaza de Armas, Office of Post Office, Municipality, Government House "La Moneda" and Santa Lucia ill. The tour continues to the east of the city to discover its modern residential neighborhoods and new commercial zones.

Overnight in Santiago

Day 2, Santiago - Atacama - Moon Valley

A few kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama, among the hills of sharp rocks and unusual shapes of the Cordillera de la Sal, is the Valley of the Moon, a true geological pectacle that forms part of the National Reserve Los Flamencos. During the tour you will enjoy the extravagant landscape forms, which will make you feel like walking on the unar surface. As you spend the afternoon, you will enjoy unbeatable views of the Andes Mountain Range and its volcanoes. With the arrival of the sunset the golden and red ones will appear on the desert , a truly breathtaking panorama . Simply an unforgettable excursion for every visitor.

Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama

Day 3, Salt Flat Atacama

Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion to Atacama Salt Flat, Chaxa Lagoon, and Flamingos National Reserve, to observe three out of the six different kinds of flamingos existing in the world. Transfer to the high plain lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques. Lunch in Socaire. In the afternoon, visit to the town of Toconao, San Lucas Church, and Campanario Tower. Return to San Pedro.

Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama

Day 4, Geysers El Tatio

Early in the morning, an excursion to El Tatio Geysers, the world’s highest geyser field, which erupts each day at dawn, creating unusual mineral formations and spouting high clouds of steam. Trekking to observe various geothermal activities. Breakfast on the spot. Return to San Pedro. In the afternoon, visit to Cejar Lagoon, located in the heart of the Atacama Salt Flat, with such a high concentration of salt and lithium that it makes floating easier than on the Dead Sea. You may bathe, swim, and float amidst a beautiful landscape. Return to the hotel.

Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama

Day 5, Calama - Santiago - Punta Arenas

Transfer to Calama airport for a flight to Punta Arenas. Reception and transfer to the city.

Overnight in Punta Arenas

Day 6, Navigation Magdalena Island

In the morning, we sail through the Magellan Strait towards Magdalena Island. Disembark on the island to interact with the largest colony of Magellan Penguins. Return to Punta Arenas. Afternoon transfer by bus service to Puerto Natales (250 km). Overnight. (only October to March)

Overnight in Puerto Natales

Day 7, Torres del Paine & Milodon Cave

Excursion to Torres del Paine, visiting the Cave of the Mastodon, where they discovered well-preserved remains of this prehistoric herbivore that existed 12,000 years ago. From here, the journey will continue into Torres del Paine National Park, where we will visit Nordenskjold Lake, Pehoe Lake, and Salto Grande. Lunch. Short hike through a forest of lenga trees towards a viewpoint of Grey Glacier, with its impressive ice floes. Afterward, visit to Amarga Lagoon and return to Puerto Natales.

Overnight in Puerto Natales

Day 8, Balmaceda & Serrrano Glaciers

Transfer to the pier to begin a boat tour through Last Hope Fjord en route to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers. During the traverse, we will observe seal and cormorant colonies. Upon arrival at Serrano Glacier, we will dock at Toro Port and walk over half a mile through native forests. Patagonia-style lunch and cruise back to Puerto Natales.

Overnight in Puerto Natales

Day 9, Puerto Natales - Santiago

Transfer to Punta Arenas airport by bus line for the flight back to Santiago. Reception at Santiago airport and transfer to the hotel.

Day 10, Back Home

Transfer to Santiago Airport. End of our services.

Program Includes:

• Accommodation at specified hotels (hotels subject to availability at the time of booking), breakfast included (in case of a very early tour, a coffee station may be available), based on a triple room

• Meals as indicated

• Park entrance fees

• All excursions mentioned, transportation included

• Traslado en bus de línea Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas

The program does not include:

• Flights

• Travel insurance

• Voluntary tips

Flight tickets reference

Santiago – Calama – Santiago

Santiago – Punta Arenas – Santiago

Notes:

• Excursion to Isla Magdalena takes place between October and April

• Navigations are subject to weather conditions