Chilean Patagonia In-Depth
Experience the highlights of Chilean Patagonia including Aysen's Patagonia National Park
Days: 11 | From: $12,990/per person
- Includes accommodations at first class hotels that reflect the best of local culture
- Includes excursions and tours with superb private guides
- Includes charter flight between Torres del Paine and Patagonia National Parks (please note the charter flight only operates on Mondays and Thursdays)
Start in metropolitan Santiago, Chile’s capital city, then travel south to explore Chile’s spectacular Torres del Paine National Park. Finish off the beaten path in Aysen's Patagonia National Park.
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At a glance
- Santiago
2 nights: discover Chile's capital city - Torres del Paine
4 nights: visit an exceptional lodge in one of the world's most beautiful parks - Patagonia National Park
4 nights: take a charter flight that will swiftly connect you to Aysen's remote Patagonia National Park
All itineraries are fully customizable. We will send you a personalized variation that reflects your interests and travel dates at no extra cost. Call to discuss your travel plans with one of our Specialists who know this region firsthand.
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Sample itinerary
Welcome to Santiago
Arrive to Santiago, Chile’s metropolitan capital, where your private guide will take you to your boutique hotel in the charming Lastarria neighborhood. Lastarria is a nice area for walking around, with quiet streets, flowering trees, attractive colonial architecture, and a variety of restaurants and boutiques.
Accommodations: Singular Santiago, 2 nights
The 62 room Singular Santiago is one of the top boutique hotel options in Santiago, elegantly combining the style of early 20th century buildings with neoclassical French architectural influences. Situated in the historic and stylish Lastarria neighborhood, the hotel features a restaurant and a rooftop terrace with swimming pool and bar.
Alternative lodging options: Casa Bueras Lastarria Boutique, Hotel MagnoliaHistoric Highlights, the Central Market, and San Cristobal Hill
Take a private tour of Santiago and visit the colonial and modern highlights, including the Plaza de Armas and the La Moneda Presidential Palace. You’ll also spend time in the Central Market, an enormous, active marketplace, and head to the top of San Cristobal Hill for views of the entire city. After your tour, spend the rest of the day exploring on your own and trying out the city’s restaurants – we’ll provide a list of our top recommendations!
There are plenty of things to see and do in the Santiago area. If you prefer to get out of the city, we can arrange private day tours or overnight trips to the coast to visit the colorful port city of Valparaiso, or Pablo Neruda’s house at Isla Negra, or down to the wine country. Just let us know your interests and we’ll customize your trip to suit them.
Fly South to Patagonia
Fly south to Punta Arenas (or fly directly to Puerto Natales on select seasonal flights) and enjoy a scenic transfer to your hotel located in the center of Torres del Paine National Park.
Accommodations: Explora Patagonia, 4 nights
The Explora Patagonia Salto Chico Hotel offers the chance to enjoy the beauty of Patagonia with a level of comfort and luxury unsurpassed in the region. The hotel is located inside Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, on the banks of the Salto Chico waterfall. While the highlights of a stay at Explora Patagonia are the guided small group excursions to sites such as the nearby Grey Glacier and the French Valley, the breathtaking view of the Paine Massif from the hotel itself sets this adventure lodge apart from other options.
*Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerExplore Torres del Paine National Park
Enjoy guided excursions each day to see the park’s iconic sites, such as the soaring granite towers from which it takes its name. Each day you can choose from active excursions, such as hiking, and more relaxed ones, such as driving tours and scenic walks. The guides at your lodge will discuss the options with you and help you plan a trip that matches your interests.
Accommodations: Explora Patagonia, 4 nights
The Explora Patagonia Salto Chico Hotel offers the chance to enjoy the beauty of Patagonia with a level of comfort and luxury unsurpassed in the region. The hotel is located inside Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, on the banks of the Salto Chico waterfall. While the highlights of a stay at Explora Patagonia are the guided small group excursions to sites such as the nearby Grey Glacier and the French Valley, the breathtaking view of the Paine Massif from the hotel itself sets this adventure lodge apart from other options.
*Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerCharter Flight to Aysén
Travel north by charter plane to explore Chile’s Patagonia National Park. Take a private lodge-to-lodge flight from Puerto Natales to Cochrane that lasts 1.5 hours, this flight cuts down on hours of drive time and is a beautiful and unique way to experience Patagonia from above.
Accommodations: Explora Patagonia National Park, 4 nights
As the name suggests, this Explora hotel is located right in Patagonia National Park, just a few miles from the northern ice fields. Surrounded by spectacular rivers and lakes, the property offers an intimate atmosphere and access to a magnificent yet virtually unexplored area. The lodge is part of a self-sustainable project, built with stones from local quarries, recycled wood, and copper for the roofs. The hotel is reached via a 45-minute private flight between the Balmaceda Airport and the Patagonia National Park. Enjoy the onsite restaurant, focused on local cuisine and ingredients, as well as three outdoor hot tubs, a spa, and a number of included excursions in the park.
*Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerExplore Aysén's Patagonia National Park
Over the next few days continue to enjoy guided excursions with the guides of Explora. Each day you can choose from active excursions, such as hiking and biking and more relaxed ones, such as driving tours and scenic walks.
Accommodations: Explora Patagonia National Park, 4 nights
As the name suggests, this Explora hotel is located right in Patagonia National Park, just a few miles from the northern ice fields. Surrounded by spectacular rivers and lakes, the property offers an intimate atmosphere and access to a magnificent yet virtually unexplored area. The lodge is part of a self-sustainable project, built with stones from local quarries, recycled wood, and copper for the roofs. The hotel is reached via a 45-minute private flight between the Balmaceda Airport and the Patagonia National Park. Enjoy the onsite restaurant, focused on local cuisine and ingredients, as well as three outdoor hot tubs, a spa, and a number of included excursions in the park.
*Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDepart for Home or Your Next Destination
Today you will say goodbye to your hosts in Aysen and transfer to the Balmaceda airport where you’ll catch your flight home or to your next destination.
Popular Ways to Customize This Itinerary
Add a few extra nights in Santiago or visit the coastal city of Valparaíso. We can arrange a variety of activities, including city tours, wine tours, culinary excursions, visits to historical sites, and active options such as hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Explore the glaciers and fjords at the bottom of South America with the possibility of stepping foot on Cape Horn by taking a small ship Patagonia cruise on the Stella Australis or Ventus Australis.
Stay a few nights on a vineyard in the Casablanca, San Antonio or Colchagua wine valleys. Tour and taste the wines from small boutique wineries or bike from one to another and enjoy the culinary tastes of Chilean wine country.
Extend your visit with some time in the lovely Lake District, Easter Island, or the Atacama desert.
Include some downtime for rest and relaxation! Some free time to unwind or have a massage will allow you to feel refreshed and ready for the remainder of your trip. Many of our properties include excellent spas or wellness centers. We can help arrange these services or include properties that offer health & wellness amenities.
Contact us to learn about more options for designing and customizing your trip.
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