Explore the Lake District

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.

There are plenty of things to see and do in the Santiago area, and activities for a range of interests, including bicycling, culinary adventures, and tours focused on the city’s Jewish heritage, hidden art galleries, and fascinating street art. 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 to some of Chile’s renowned vineyards and wineries.

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!

Fly south to Puerto Montt, where you will be met at the airport for a short transfer to Puerto Varas, a small town at the edge of Lake Llanquihue. The southern part of the Lake District is a unique area of Chile, with architecture, food, and landscapes that can’t be found anywhere else in the country. Upon arrival, the local guides at your hotel will talk with you about your interests and help you plan out your excursions for the coming days.