Description
Discover Chile – From Deserts to Lakes
Day wise travel itinerary
Welcome to Santiago, Chile’s dynamic capital nestled between the Andes and the Pacific.
Arrive at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, begin your guided city tour:
● Plaza de Armas, Santiago’s historic heart
● Metropolitan Cathedral and Central Post Office
● Mercado Central, a bustling market of seafood and local delicacies
● Barrio Lastarria, an artistic district lined with galleries and cafés
In the evening, savor a traditional Chilean dinner, sampling empanadas, pastel de choclo, and Chilean sea bass.
Overnight: Santiago
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
After breakfast, drive to the coastal gem of Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its colorful hills and artistic flair.
Ride the historic ascensores (funiculars) for panoramic views of the Pacific and explore the charming street art that adorns the cerros (hills).
Evening at leisure to enjoy local music or a seaside walk.
Overnight: Valparaíso
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Travel north to La Serena, Chile’s second-oldest city, celebrated for its colonial architecture and golden beaches.
Visit the Archaeological Museum to explore pre-Columbian artifacts and learn about ancient civilizations that once flourished here.
Evening free to stroll along the scenic Avenida del Mar.
Overnight: La Serena
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
After breakfast, journey into the mystical Atacama Desert, the driest non-polar desert on Earth.
Explore the surreal Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) — a landscape of otherworldly rock formations and glowing sand dunes.
Witness a spectacular sunset, where the desert shifts through hues of red, pink, and gold.
Overnight: Atacama
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Set out early to visit the El Tatio Geysers, one of the highest geothermal fields in the world.
Later, visit the shimmering Salar de Atacama (Salt Flats) and observe flocks of flamingos feeding in the shallow lagoons.
Enjoy the stark beauty and silence of this extraordinary land.
Overnight: Atacama
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Fly to Pucón, the adventure capital of Chile’s Lake District, surrounded by snowcapped volcanoes and lush forests.
In the afternoon, explore Villarrica National Park or choose an optional guided climb of Villarrica Volcano, one of Chile’s most famous peaks.
Overnight: Pucón
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Enjoy a day filled with outdoor adventure and relaxation.
Choose from:
● Water sports on Lake Villarrica
● Horseback riding through forests
● Relaxing in the region’s natural hot springs
Evening at leisure to enjoy Pucón’s lakeside cafés and boutique shops.
Overnight: Pucón
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
After breakfast, drive south to Puerto Varas, a charming lakeside town with strong German heritage.
Admire views of Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes, and visit Frutillar, a neighboring town known for its picturesque lakefront and wooden architecture.
Evening at leisure to enjoy the peaceful ambience of Lake Llanquihue.
Overnight: Puerto Varas
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Discover the natural wonders of Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park.
See the spectacular Petrohué Falls and enjoy a scenic boat ride on Todos los Santos Lake, surrounded by emerald waters and volcanic peaks.
Afternoon free for kayaking, local chocolate tasting, or exploring the artisan markets.
Overnight: Puerto Varas
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Santiago.
Spend any remaining time revisiting a favorite café or shopping for Chilean lapis lazuli and crafts before your onward journey home.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Important Notes
Payment Policy
- 50% advance payment required at the time of booking.
- Remaining balance must be paid 15 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
- 30+ days before departure: 25% of the package cost.
- 15–29 days before departure: 50% of the package cost.
- Less than 15 days: 100% of the package cost.
- No refund for unused services or last-minute cancellations.