Itinerary
You will enjoy the best of Chile in only one full circuit, visiting the Atacama Desert, Patagonia and the amazing Easter Island. With this trip you will know the various attractions and the great diversity of landscapes, flora and fauna that this beautiful country offers
AVAILABILITY
All year round
Itinerary includes the following highlights and activities
THIS TOUR IDEA IS FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE
This itinerary has been organized with one idea in mind: to inspire you. Every element can be adapted to your needs and your interests, from duration to accommodation and activities
Day 1
Airport – Santiago de Chile
Upon arrival at the airport you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Santiago de Chile.
Day 2
Santiago de Chile – San Pedro de Atacama
Transfer to the airport in order to take your flight. Arrival at the airport of Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3
Atacama Salt Lake – Altiplanic Lagoons
The journey starts with a visit to the Toconao village. This place stands out for its patrimonial architecture, for the San Lucas Church and its bell tower. The main source of employment in this village is agriculture and craftwork. We will continue our journey to Chaxa Lagoon, a landscape of spectacular beauty, divided in several water mirrors, where many flamencos and other birds like Paringas live. Later, we will continue to the High Plateau in order to go over the Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons, located more than 4200 mts. above sea level. This place is a surprising destination, habitat of a wide variety of birds and surrounded by impressive volcanoes. Finally, we will visit the Jere Valley. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.
Meals included: Breakfast Lunch
Day 4
El Tatio Geysers – Moon Valley
This tour starts very early in the morning in order to observe the sunrise 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. We will then enjoy a deserved breakfast in this amazing setting, in the shadows of the Andes. On our way back to San Pedro de Atacama, we will visit the village of Machuca, a truly atacameño village of just 20 houses. The inhabitants of Machuca will offer you hand crafted Andean souvenirs, as well as typical food from the region such as llama meat, sopaipillas and empanadas. In the afternoon we will visit the Moon Valley and Death Valley. In our journey we will be able to enjoy the beauty delivered by extravagant forms that the cordillera mountain range gives us encouraging to imagination and reflection for your peace of mind. we will enjoy one of the best views of the Andes and its volcanoes. Finally we will watch the sunset that through its colorful gives us a wonderful end to our tour. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5
San Pedro de Atacama – Santiago de Chile
Today you will be transferred to Calama in order to take your flight to Santiago de Chile. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Santiago de Chile.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6
Santiago de Chile – Easter Island
Transfer to the airport in order to take your flight to Easter Island. Upon arrival a short transfer will take you to your hotel. Overnight in Easter Island.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7
Ranu Raraku – Ahu Tongariki – Anakena
Today we will drive to the South coast and visit representative examples of not restored platforms, Ahu Vaihu in the bay of Hanga Te’e, and Akahanga, where supposedly the famous king Hotu Matua was buried. Proceed to Rano Raraku, quarry of almost 900 stone statues, 397 of them still lying or standing at the slopes of the extinct volcano with crater lake. Then visit Ahu Tongariki (restored with 15 Moais), most recent and biggest restauration on the island. Drive to the East coast and visit Ahu Te Pito Kura and the “Navel of the World”. Last but not least visit the beach of Anakena with its restored Ahu Nau Nau and Ahu Ature Huke. There you will have the opportunity to enjoy the warm Pacific Ocean. Overnight in Easter Island.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8
Orongo – Ranu Kau – Puna Pau – Ahu Akivi
We will drive up the extinct volcano Rano Kau, appreciate on the way a view over the whole island and see its distinct geological features, proceed to an outlook at the crater lake. Afterwards drive to the ceremonial village of Orongo, where the birdman competition took place and you can see the spectacular petroglyphs related to this culture, enjoy the breathtaking view towards the 3 islets Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao opposite the coast. Drive down again to Ahu Vinapu (not restored) and for some still proof of the influence of preinca architects in Easter Island culture. Last stop is Ana Kai Tangata cave with paintings. Back to the hotel. The second tour is to restored Ahu Akivi with 7 Moais, built in the middle of the island. The legend tells us that these statues are representing the 7 explorers who were sent to Rapa Nui by the king Hotu Matua. Proceed to the unrestored Ahu Hanga Poukura. Then visit the topknot-quarry Puna Pau with its red scoria stone, where all the Pukaos were made. We will also visit the ceremonial site of Tahai with 3 Ahus and restored statues, remains of boat houses, a boat ramp and other features. Here we see the only statue with eyes. Overnight in Easter Island.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9
Easter Island – Santiago de Chile
Transfer to airport in order to board your departing flight. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Santiago de Chile.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 10
Santiago de Chile – Puerto Natales
Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the bus station in order to take a bus to Puerto Natales. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Puerto Natales.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 11
Torres del Paine National Park
Today we will depart from the hotel very early to start the full day excursion that will take us to the Milodon cave where a giant sloth lived about 12.000 years ago and then to Torres del Paine National Park where we will see the beautiful Torres del Paine range and lakes like Sarmiento, Nordenskjold and Pehoe. A short trek will take us to Salto Grande, a very beautiful waterfall, part of the hydrographic net of the park. Then, returning to the main road we will continue towards Grey lake; you will be able to observe the Grey glacier from the beach. Return to Puerto Natales. Overnight in Puerto Natales.
Meals included: Breakfast Lunch
Day 12
Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Navigation
Today we will departure from the hotel to the pier in order to start the navigation to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. After 4 hours of navigation we will arrive to Bernardo O´Higgins National Park, where these two glaciers are. During this journey we will see Sea Lion colonies, cormorants, waterfalls and native forest. Condors will be seen from the boat. Once we get to the park we will see from the boat Balmaceda glacier. Afterwards we will dock at Puerto Toro, from where we will start a short trek towards the Serrano glacier. Return to Puerto Natales. Overnight in Puerto Natales.
Meals included: Breakfast Lunch
Note: October to March daily departures / April to September departures on Sundays
Day 13
Puerto Natales – Santiago de Chile
Today you will be transferred to the bust station in order to take the bus to the airport where you will board your departure flight to Santiago de Chile. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Santiago de Chile.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 14
Santiago de Chile – Airport
Transfer to the airport to board your departing flight.
Meals included: Breakfast
RATES
Rates based on accommodation selected
Alternative 1
USD 1979
Price per person based on 2 people sharing double room
Alternative 2
USD 2159
Price per person based on 2 people sharing double room
Alternative 3
USD 2339
Price per person based on 2 people sharing double room
Alternative 4
USD 2989
Price per person based on 2 people sharing double room
Please notice you can ask for any combination of hotels
Ask for prices based on single room (solo traveler), triple room, groups, etc.
Included
Not Included
PAYMENT METHODS
A deposit fee must be received at the moment of the booking. Once the deposit is received, a printable document describing the itinerary with all the information about each service involved will be sent. balance must be received within a minimum of 45 days before the arrival of the passengers.
In order to make the payments you have the following methods:
- Credit Card.
- Bank transfer.