From mountains to desert, this itinerary takes you from Chile’s capital, Santiago, to the beautiful volcanoes, mountains and, of course, lakes of the Chilean Lake District. Heading further south, you enter other-worldly landscapes of desert, canyons and sand dunes with wonderful changing colours as the sun sets and your day comes to an end.
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Fly to Santiago de Chile and have an afternoon free to start to explore or relax.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Hotel Meridian Sur
Hotel Meridian Sur
This is an elegant small boutique hotel with a homely feel in the city centre, a few minutes walk from the underground station. Rooms are comfortable and bright with private bathroom, air conditioning and TV.
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City tour
After breakfast, you will enjoy a half day city tour. Santiago enjoys a beautiful setting on a wide plain with the snow-capped Andes providing a dramatic backdrop. Fine buildings, statues and gardens pay testament to its colonial past and there are many interesting museums. On your tour, you’ll see the Presidential Palace of La Moneda and the Metropolitan Cathedral. The main street, Alameda Bernardo O'Higgins, leads to the main square, full of historic buildings.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Hotel Meridian Sur Included meals: Breakfast
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Santiago
Spend the day at leisure.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Hotel Meridian Sur Included meals: Breakfast
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Puerto Varas
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Montt and transfer to Puerto Varas. Puerto Varas is a charming city on the shores of Lake Llanquihue. There are spectacular views across the lake of majestic snow-capped volcanoes surrounded in native forest.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Cabanas del Lago Included meals: Breakfast
Cabanas del Lago
Located on the hilltops of Puerto Varas, this large hotel offers charming views of Lake Llanquihue and the surrounding volcanoes. There are standard and superior rooms and suites along with 14 rustic cabins for larger groups of up to five people. Facilities include a bar, restaurant, a spa offering massages and a heated pool.
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Osorno volcano and Vicente Perez Rosales
A full day exploring the scenic beauty of the region. Leave your hotel, destined for the majestic Osorno volcano and head uphill to one of the craters; you can see into it. From above, you can see Lake Llanquihue and the ocean beyond. You’ll also visit National Park Vicente Perez Rosales, to see the Rio Petrohué falls and beautiful Todos Los Santos Lake.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Cabanas del Lago Included meals: Breakfast
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At leisure
Spend the day at leisure – may be explore the island of Chiloe.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Cabanas del Lago Included meals: Breakfast
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San Pedro de Atacama
Fly to San Pedro de Atacama. Set high amongst the spectacular volcanoes of the Chilean Andes, San Pedro is a small oasis that was once the centre of the Atacama indigenous culture. Its dusty streets and majestic setting still exude a flavour of a distant past, whilst the area also provides a gateway to the dramatic landscapes of the Atacama Desert.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in La Casa de Don Tomas Included meals: Breakfast
La Casa de Don Tomas
La Casa de Don Tomas Hotel is located in the centre of San Pedro de Atacama making it easy to explore the town on foot. The lodge is built in a traditional style with natural materials and warm colours. Facilities include a bar and restaurant as well as a swimming pool.
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Moon Valley Tour,
Take a half-day Moon Valley Tour, with guided walks through the colourful geology of the Cordillera de la Sal, composed of eroding salts and minerals. The area has steep canyon walls, sand dunes and soaring Andes peaks in the background at all times. There are great photo opportunities as the colours change, especially at sunset.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in La Casa de Don Tomas Included meals: Breakfast
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El Tatio Geysers
A very early start to reach the El Tatio Geysers at an altitude of 4,300m before sunrise. It is the highest geothermal field in the world. At dawn, powerful spurts of steam shoot up from various blowholes. You will have enough time to enjoy this beautiful natural wonder before returning to Machuca village, where ancient llama caravans used to rest.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in La Casa de Don Tomas Included meals: Breakfast
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Fly Santiago
Fly to Santiago, via Calama, for an overnight stay.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Hotel Meridian Sur Included meals: Breakfast
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