Day No | Time | Day Title | Itinerary | Meal Plan | Night Halt |
1 | 00:00 Hrs | Arrival in Santiago | Welcome to your Southern Travels Chile Highlights Tour. Upon your arrival to Santiago airport our staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Dynamic and cosmopolitan Santiago is a vital and versatile city. Home to many events showcasing the very best of Chilean culture, it also hosts superb international festivals of sound, flavor and color. The Chilean capital breathes new life
into all its visitors! The city’s diversity shines through in its many contrasting neighborhoods. Set out to explore the city streets and you’ll discover beautiful and original art galleries, design shops and
handicraft markets, as well as a great selection of restaurants, bars and cafes. Night owls can enjoy a taste of lively Latino nightlife in hip Bellavista!
Overnight in Santiago.
| | Santiago |
2 | 00:00 Hrs | Santiago - San Pedro de Atacama | After breakfast, we will take you back to Santiago’s airport for you to catch your flight to Calama. Private service without guide. Suggested flight LA292 SCL/CJC Departure 1125 – Arrival 1329 – not included. Upon your arrival to Calama, our staff will be waiting for you to take you to San Pedro de Atacama. Shared service without guide. This transfer takes 1,30 hours. The power of the desert and its impressive stone color will make you take more than 1 photo! At approximately 100 kilometers from Calama, the driest desert in the world jealously hides a small oasis called San Pedro de
Atacama. A village of dirt streets and adobe housing that have stolen the heart of thousands of tourists with the charms of the Atacama and Spanish culture evidenced in each one of its buildings.
Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.
| Breakfast | San Pedro de Atacama |
3 | 00:00 Hrs | San Pedro de Atacama | Breakfast at the hotel. FD ALTIPLANIC LAGOONS EXCURSION WITH LUNCH, ENTRANCE FEE AND GUIDE (REGULAR SERVICE). Discover the magical shadows of the desert, we will visit the town of Toconao, the great Salar de Atacama with its Chaxa Lagoon, the imposing Miscanti and Miñiques mountain lagoons located in the Los Flamencos National Reserve. The trip will begin with a visit to the Chaxa Lagoon, a scene of spectacular beauty that is divided into several bodies of water
where large numbers of flamingos and other birds like large and small parinas live. We head towards the Altiplano to reach the Piedras Rojas viewpoint, where you can see a volcanic conglomerate formed by the oxidation of the iron present in that place. We will visit the Miscanti and Miñiqueslagoons at more than 4,200 meters above sea level, surrounded by imposing volcanoes caused by the elevation of the Andes, and habitat for a wide variety of birds, they are a truly amazing
destination.
Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.
| Breakfast | San Pedro de Atacama |
4 | 00:00 Hrs | San Pedro de Atacama | Breakfast at the hotel.FD GEYSER DEL TATIO EXCURSION, ENTRANCE FEE AND GUIDE (REGULAR SERVICE). Our journey to the Altiplano starts in the early hours, so we can watch the sun rise in one of the most important geothermic fields in the world: the Tatio Geysers. There are over 70 geysers
with pools of boiling water spurting vapor. It is best to see them first thing in the morning, so you can truly appreciate the beautiful contrast of colors between the intensely blue sky and the pristine vapor from the geysers. We will then enjoy a deserved breakfast in this amazing setting, in the shadows of the Andes. We will then stop off in the village of Machuca, a truly atacameño village of just 20 houses built from clay, straw and cactus wood. The inhabitants of Machuca all dedicate themselves to its tourism and will offer hand crafted Andean souvenirs and typical food from the región.
Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama..
| Breakfast | San Pedro de Atacama |
5 | 00:00 Hrs | San Pedro de Atacama - Puerto Varas | Breakfast at the hotel. Based on your flight schedule, we will take you back to Calama’s airport.Your final destination, will be Puerto Montt city, via Santiago. Shared service without guide.
Suggested flight LA149 CJC/SCL Departure 0905 – Arrival 1107 – not included
Suggested flight LA63 SCL/PMC Departure 1420 – Arrival1600 – not included
Once at Puerto Montt airport, we will take you to Puerto Varas. Shared service without guide.
Located on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, Puerto Varas is one of the most beautiful cities in Chile. With a clear German influence, it has been a tourist city since its birth in the XIXth century. It offers a beautiful landscape, good hotel and gastronomic infrastructure, a modern casino, a lake beach, and
several outdoor activities during the summer.
Overnight in Puerto Varas.
| Breakfast | Puerto Varas |
6 | 00:00 Hrs | Puerto Varas. | Breakfast at the hotel. FD OSORNO VOLCANO & PETROHUÉ WATERFALLS EXCURSION WITH LUNCH, ENTRANCE FEES AND GUIDE.
A lake originating from a glacier and an active volcano, famous for its perfectly shaped crater, are two of the attractions you can see with this package. The tour starts on the southern shores of the Llanquihue Lake, where you will learn about the German settlers and agriculture in the zone.
Once in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, you will be able to enjoy the imposing Petrohué Waterfalls, which stun visitors with their turquoise waters. From there, we will go on to the origin of the Petrohué River, Todos los Santos Lake, where we will visit some of its sleepy beaches. By then, we
will be at the foot of the Osorno Volcano to enjoy a lunch in the village of Ensenada, before continuing up to the ski resort on the volcano. On route, you will be stunned by the panoramic views of the Petrohué River valley and the beautiful Llanquihue Lake.
Overnight in Puerto Varas.
| Breakfast | Puerto Varas. |
7 | 00:00 Hrs | Puerto Varas | Breakfast at the hotel. HD FRUTILLAR EXCURSION, ENTRANCE FEE AND GUIDE.
Discover this charming lakeside destination, with a landscape formed by the Llanquihue Lake and several stunning volcanoes. You can see the influence of the German settlers, with the spectacular old cottages, many converted into guest houses, the delicious Bavarian gastronomy as well as the
kuchens and apple strudel sweets. Located on the eastern bank of Llanquihue Lake, Frutillar charms visitors with its beauty all year round. On our tour, we will take a rural road used by the local farmers, where we can see the agriculture and the cattle which are so common to the region. You will
also discover another reason to fall in love with Frutillar – the Teatro del Lago.
Overnight in Puerto Varas.
| Breakfast | Puerto Varas |
8 | 00:00 Hrs | Puerto Varas - Puerto Natales | Breakfast at the hotel. Based on your flight schedule, we will take you back to Puerto Montt’s airport. Your final destination will be Punta Arenas city. Shared service without guidea.
Suggested flight LA280 PMC/PUQ Departure 1131 – Arrival 1331 – not included
Once at Punta Arenas Airport, please get closet o the main exit of the airport. Where you will find the point where the public bus will pick you up to take you to Puerto Natales. (3 hours trip)
After reaching Puerto Natales bus station, you will be transferred to your hotel (Private service without guide)
Puerto Natales is the gateway to the Torres del Paine National Park and outdoor adventure in the Patagonia region. The small town is located on the Señoret Channel along a scenic fjord, set against the dramatic backdrop of the southernmost peaks of the Andes. As a tourist hub, you'll be able to find great food, supplies, and more to fuel up for your trek, along with local attractions to explore.
Overnight in Puerto Natales.
| Breakfast | Puerto Natales |
9 | 00:00 Hrs | Puerto Natales | Breakfast at the hotel. FULL DAY TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (WITH LUNCH, ENTRANCE & GUIDE) (REGULAR SERVICE).
Departure from your hotel to start a Full day excursion to the Torres del Paine National Park visiting Silla del Diablo, Milodon Cave, Laguna Sofia, Cordillera Prat, Lake Porteño, Lake and Sierra del Toro, Sierra Ballena, Cuernos del Paine, Lake Gray, Paine River, Salto Grande, Nordenskjold Lake Viewpoint,
Sarmiento Lake, Amarga Lagoon, Paine Waterfall. You will return to your hotel in Puerto Natales. For this day we have contemplated a lunch during the excursion.
Overnight in Puerto Natales.
| Breakfast | Puerto Natales |
10 | 00:00 Hrs | Puerto Natales | Breakfast at the hotel. FULL DAY BALMACEDA & SERRANO GLACIER (WITH LUNCH) (REGULAR
SERVICE). We invite you to know the incredible world of the fjords. On the way you can observe native wildlife, visit the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers and enjoy a delicious Whiskey with millennial ice.
Overnight in Puerto Natales.
| Breakfast | Puerto Natales |
11 | 00:00 Hrs | Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas - Santiago | Transfer out from hotel to the bus station. Regular bus from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas to arrive at the airport.
Suggested flights LA292 PUQ/SCL Departure 1542 – Arrival 1912 – not included
Suggested flights LA284 PUQ/SCL Departure 1622 – Arrival 1927 – not included
Suggested flights LA284 PUQ/SCL Departure 2005 – Arrival 2346 – not included
Upon your arrival to Santiago airport our staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
Overnight in Santiago.
| Breakfast | Santiago |
12 | 00:00 Hrs | Santiago | Breakfast at the hotel. HALF DAY SANTIAGO. Described by the international media as a surprising
destination, Santiago stands out for being a cosmopolitan and modern city that perfectly combines its traditions with a modern outlook. The tour will take you to visit the heart of the city and its emblematic sites such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Santiago’s Central Postal Office and its Municipality. We will also visit the Moneda Palace, which is the government’s headquarters as well as the traditional neighborhoods of the historic city center. The tour also includes a visit to the Santa Lucia hill, named Huelén by the natives. It is a real urban oasis in the center of the city. There
we will learn more about Chile’s history and enjoy some of the best views in the city. After knowing Santiago, we will arrive to Barrio Lastarria, famous by it cultural, inherited and
gastronomical offer. The second part of the tour will take you to the eastern side of the city, to the financial heart of Santiago, known for its modern buildings, impressive glass skyscrapers and its impressive sculptures designed by prominent national architects. There, you will see exactly why this area is known as “Sanhattan” among the locals.
Overnight in Santiago. | Breakfast | Santiago |
13 | 00:00 Hrs | Final Departure | Today you will be transferred to Airport for your flight back home. We trust that you enjoyed your Vacation. Please do give us your valuable suggestions on feedback@southerntravels.in. | Breakfast | Tour Concludes here... |