Patagonia & Santiago 7 Days

What's Included?

• Hotel *** with breakfast (x6 nights)
• Airport transfers in / out - with Spanish speaking chauffeur
• Bilingual Tour guides (Spanish & English)
• Santiago City Tours
• Chilean Wine Experience
• Excursion to Torres del Paine National Park
• Cruise to the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers
• Guided Laguna Sofia Half Day Trek
• Lunch in Full day excursions
• Chile Guru assistance & contact
• Entrance Fees

After two days spent exploring the vibrant city of Santiago and sampling its best wines and sights, it's time to check Chile's Patagonia region off your bucket list starting with Torres del Paine National Park and Puerto Natales. In what may be South America's finest National Park, you will find unparalleled panoramic views ranging from the Towers of Paine themselves to bright blue glaciers and emerald green forests. On arrival, we will be there to meet you at the airport in Punta Arenas, then travel to the beautiful port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park and the majestic Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers.

On day two we will depart for Torres del Paine for a full-day excursion. This adventure will include iconic viewpoints like Cerro Castillo and azure lakes like Lago Toro, Salto Grande, Lake Pehoe and Lago Gray, famous for its floating ice bergs. Day three features a boat trip to the captivating Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers. Enroute we have the opportunity to view sea lions, Andean condors, elephant seals and several cormorant colonies right from the deck of the ship. As your boat closes in on Mount Balmaceda the impressive glacier that spills off the sheer face of the mountain comes into view. We continue a short distance and dock near the Serrano Glacier where you may disembark for a short walk around a small lake formed by the melting glacier. On day four it's time to lace up your walking boots as we hike through the wilderness to the top of a magnificent viewing point, offering true tranquility, phenomenal views over the fjords and towards the Torres del Paine National Park, and an unmissable opportunity to feel at one with nature.

The last day of the trip takes you back to Punta Arenas for your final departure.

Note: Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers tours are only available on Sundays from May to September

Day 1: Arrival in Santiago and City Highlights Tour

You will be transferred to your hotel in Santiago. In the afternoon, we will unveil the city's most renowned and defining sights. You'll enjoy an engaging adventure through our sprawling green parks before diving into the city's recent and painful political history surrounding General Pinochet's notorious 1973 military coup. See the downtown sites that continue to have lasting effects on the Chilean people, including our spectacular cultural center. This tour provides you with fresh knowledge and unforgettable memories of Santiago.
Overnight in Santiago.

Day 2: Santiago Half Day Wine Tour

Join us as we explore one of the world's only urban vineyards, situated at the edges of the city in the footsteps of The Andes. We will leisurely make our way through the vineyard, learning about the fascinating history of the vineyard, and of Chilean Wine, before enjoying a glass (or four!) of it's best varieties.
Overnight in Santiago

Day 3: Arrival Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales

After breakfast we will get you to the airport in time for your flight to Chile's southernmost region! You will be transferred from Punta Arenas Airport by bus going through the incredibly scenic drive to Puerto Natales Bus Station. Upon arrival at Puerto Natales bus station, we will provide you with a private transfer to your hotel in Puerto Natales.
Overnight in Puerto Natales

Day 4: Torres del Paine National Park

After breakfast we will head out for Torres del Paine National Park for a full-day tour. Enroute to the park we will start the day with a light walk through the Milodon Cave, named after the prehistoric giant milodons (sloths) that once roamed this landscape. Continuing to Torres del Paine we will take in the iconic landscape that Patagonia that is famous for with impressive views of the Towers of Paine and Glacier Gray with its floating icebergs.
Overnight in Puerto Natales.

Day 5: Puerto Natales - The Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers

After breakfast we will start for the Puerto Natales pier. We will sail along the coast through the Ultima Esperanza Fjord (Channel of Last Hope) where you can often see sea lions, Andean condors, elephant seals, cormorant colonies, as well as a variety of flora right from the ship. The ship will near the roughly 2000m Balmaceda Mountain belonging to the Bernard O'Higgins National Park before stopping at the Serrano Glacier. After a short walk around the border of the lagoon, the ship will take you to a local Estancia where you may enjoy a traditional Patagonian lunch.
Overnight in Puerto Natales.

Day 6: Trekking Laguna Sofia

Beginning after breakfast, or in the afternoon if you prefer to spend the morning exploring the wonderful town of Puerto Natales, we will head out of the town to Laguna Sofia, located just outside the Torres del Paine National Park, where we will begin hour trek. Culminating at stunning cliffs with fabulous views over the laguna and the mountains on the horizon, our guide will accompany you as we make our way through the diverse Patagonian flora and fauna, enjoying the mountain air. After your trek we will drop you off back at your hotel.
Overnight in Puerto Natales.

Day 7: Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas - Departure

After breakfast, We will make sure you arrive at the airport with plenty time to board your flight to your onward destination.
End of our services.

Exclusions

• Flights
• Late check-out
• Travel insurance
• Meals (unless otherwise stated)
• Incidental expenses, e.g tips, beverages etc.
• Others not mentioned

Notes

• Flights:
  - From Punta Arenas
  There are daily flights between Santiago and Punta Arenas.
  The transfer between Punta Arenas and the National Park is around 3.5hrs.
  - From Puerto Natales
  During the summer season (November-March), there are a few weekly flight options between Santiago and Puerto Natales. The transfer between Punta Arenas and the National Park is around 1.5hrs.
• When to travel to Patagonia?
  Recommended months to do the W Trek: October to April
  Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers tours are only available on Sundays from May to September

Terms

Cancellation Policy

• Prior to 90 Days Full refund (Apart from credit card charge minus a $150 cancellation fee)
• Between 90 Days - 60 Days (80% refund)
• Between 60 - 30 Days (50% refund)
• Less than 30 Days no refund

Please note that all our tours and excursions are subject to weather conditions. Many of our excursions take place in challenging environments where Mother Nature plays a big role in the execution of the outings.

Our clients' safety is our top priority and in order to secure the well-being of both the local communities and visitors, we must withhold the right to change or cancel any tour. In cases of tours cancelled for weather reasons, we guarantee a 100% refund.

***In the case of luxury hotels, please check cancellation policy with your travel agent.