Are you interested in traveling as part of a group to see Chile and Patagonia? If you are, we’ve put together a trip for our family and friends that you may want to consider joining. We worked with EcoChile to build a great adventure to the Southern Hemisphere.
The trip is broken into three main segments based out of Santiago, Chile. The way we designed it, you can join any of the segments you want simply by flying into Santiago. The segments include Easter Island, Santiago & Central Chile and Patagonia. Buenos Aires is an optional travel segment tied in with Patagonia.
We’ve structured the meals to provide flexibility and so that we have a chance to explore and experience the culture of the various areas of Chile and Argentina. Breakfast is provided each day of the tour. Lunch is often included. Dinner is usually on your own, providing you that exploration opportunity.
[Segment 1] Easter Island – Nov 9 – 12, 2019
This is the easiest segment to explain, and one of the most interesting. This segment begins on Saturday, November 9th as we fly to Easter Island. We’d strongly recommend arriving in Santiago the day prior (Nov 8th). The trip includes daily breakfast and 2½ days of tours of Easter Island. We return to Santiago, Chile on November 12th, ready to join the next segment of the adventure.
| Date | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9 | Fly from Santiago to Easter Island – Transfer to hotel Afternoon horseback riding tour | - |
| Nov 10 | "The Arrival of Hotu Matu´a: Rapa Nui Highlights" • Iconic ‘moai’ sculptures - Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, Ahu Akahanga, Ahu Te Pito Kura | B |
| Nov 11 | Orongo "The Power of the Birdmen" (3hrs approx) • Vinapu, Rano Kau, and Orongo Akivi "Gazing at the Stars" (3 hrs approx) • Ahu Akivi, Puna Pau, Ana Te Pahu, and Huri A´Urenga | B |
| Nov 12 | Fly from Easter Island to Santiago (Flight arrives late in the evening) Check into hotel if continuing on the Santiago and Central Chile Segment | B |
$1,824 cost per person includes flights, hotels, transfers, tours, and meals noted.
[Segment 2] Santiago and Central Chile – Nov 13 – 20, 2019 ($2,657per person)
To take part in this adventure, you’ll need to arrive in Santiago on either the 12th or 13th of November. This means that you can start by arriving from the United States or continue after you return from the Easter Island portion.
We’ll begin in Santiago, getting to know the city and enjoying the culture. The coastal city of Valparaiso and a trip to the nearby Andes Mountains are included. Next, we head north to the Atacama Desert where we’ll see a completely different face of the country. After flying to Calama we spend three days exploring this region that is one of the driest spots on the earth.
| Date | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | Open Day to recover from flights and explore the city/ Hotel Check in | |
| Nov 14 | Private Half Day Tour: A Bite of Santiago The Presidential Palace La Moneda Plaza de Armas with its cathedral and the Central Market Take a cable car to the San Cristobal hill and enjoy great views of Santiago Taste different traditional dishes throughout the tour Enjoy a typical meal in a local restaurant in the Bellavista neighborhood | BL |
| Nov 15 | Private Full Day Tour: Valparaiso and Wines Elevator to the Alegre and Concepcion hills and admire the street art Lunch during the tour (not included) Visit the Organic Emiliana Winery in the Casablanca Winery and wine tasting Return to Santiago – dinner on your own | B |
| Nov 16 | Private Full Day Tour: Glacier and Hot Springs Tour Hike in the Natural Monument El Morado or similar Picnic at the Andes Mountains Relax in the Baños Colina hot springs Return to Santiago – dinner on your own | BL |
| Nov 17 | Fly Santiago de Chile (SCL) to Calama (CJC) Afternoon on your own NIGHT Astronomy Regular Tour (Approximately 8 PM) Astronomy Class - contemporary and Andean interpretations Snacks and beverages on tour Observation through 8 different telescopes | B |
| Nov 18 | Full Day Tour: Atacama Salt Flat & Altiplanic Lagoons Atacama salt flat with its flamingos Altiplanic Lagoons: Meñiques and Miscanti Lunch in Socaire Visit the towns of Socaire and Toconao | BL |
| Nov 19 | Half Day Extended Tour: Tatio Geysers & Machuca Town Breakfast at the Geysers Visit the geothermal fields of the Tatio Geysers Visit the town of Machuca – Lunch on your own Half Day Tour: Moon and Death Valley Death Valley Visit the Moon Valley and watch the sunset Cheese & Wine at Sunset (Snacks) Dinner on your own | B S |
| Nov 20 | Fly Calama (CJC) to Santiago de Chile (SCL) Check in to hotel Open Day | B |
On returning to Santiago on Nov 20th you have the option of returning to the United States or continuing the adventure by joining the Patagonia segment from your hotel on Nov 13th.
$2,657 cost per person includes flights, hotels, transfers, tours, and meals noted.
[Segmnent 3] Patagonia – Nov 21 – Dec 3, 2019 ($6,651 per person)
This is the highlight of the trip as we travel through Patagonia and end up in Buenos Aires. To take part in this adventure, you’ll need to arrive in Santiago by the 20th of November. This means that you can start by arriving from the United States or continue after you return from the Atacama Desert.
We’ll begin with our flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas. After settling in, there are four full days of activities exploring Torres del Paine National Park. Next we cross to the Argentina side of the Andes where we’ll travel to the Perito Moreno Glacier and enjoy a Nautical Safari of the lakes and glaciers on the Argentina side of the Andes. There are a variety of included options each day. The options range from photography tours, hiking, exploring glaciers, boat tours and more.
Capping off this adventure we’ll head further south to Ushuaia to explore the tip of South America, the Straights of Magellan and the rugged beauty of this region. After a week of exploring the ends of the world, we’ll fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina. You’ll have the option of continuing back to the US or joining us for four days exploring Buenos Aires.
| Date | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20 | (Day 0) – Arrive in Santiago from the United States or Easter Island segment Check into hotel | |
| Nov 21 | Fly Santiago to Punta Arenas, Chile Enjoy a Patagonian dinner at Estancia Cerro Negro | BD |
| Nov 22 | Choose 1 Full Day or 2 Half Day Excursions from the list provided by the hotel | BLD |
| Nov 23 | Choose 1 Full Day or 2 Half Day Excursions from the list provided by the hotel | BLD |
| Nov 24 | Choose 1 Full Day or 2 Half Day Excursions from the list provided by the hotel | BLD |
| Nov 25 | Choose 1 Full Day or 2 Half Day Excursions from the list provided by the hotel | BLD |
| Nov 26 | Check out of hotel Transfer from Torres del Paine to El Calafate Border crossing to Argentina | B |
| Nov 27 | Full Day Tour: Perito Moreno Glacier with Nautical Safari • Close up views of the glacier from the boat • Hike along walkways to get up close to the glacier | BL |
| Nov 28 | Full Day Tour: El Chalten Glacier with Navigation Transfer to El Chalten Boat tour on Lago del Desierto | BL |
| Nov 29 | Transfer to El Calafate airport and fly to Ushuaia Transfer to hotel in Ushuaia | B |
| Nov 30 | Full Day Regular Tour: Trekking National Park & Canoes Hiking, lunch, canoeing and return to hotel | BL |
| Dec 1 | Full Day Regular Tour: Gable Island & Penguin Rookery with Harberton Visit Harberton Ranch Boat past penguin rookery at Martillo island Hike around Gable island and return to Harberton ranch | BL |
| Dec 2 | Full Day Regular Tour: Lakes Off-Road | BL |
| Dec 3 | Private Transfer from hotel to Ushuaia Airport Flight: Ushuaia (USH) to Buenos Aires (AEP) | B |
[Segment 4] Buenos Aires – Dec 3 – Dec 6, 2019 ($960 per person)
This tour starts on your arrival from Ushuaia. On this last segment, we explore Buenos Aires, Argentina before returning to the United States.
| Date | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 3 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina from Ushuaia Transfer to hotel Free Time | B |
| Dec 4 | Half Day City Tour • Visit La Boca with Caminito and San Telmo • May Square - Colonial City hall - Cathedral - The Pink House Regular Tour: Tango Show & Dinner (3,5 hrs) • La Esquina de Carlos Gardel / Café de los Angelitos • Three course dinner | BD |
| Dec 5 | Half Day Tour: Tigre Delta Premium (4,5 hrs) • Boat ride on the waterways of the Parana Delta (Snacks on boat tour) • San Isidro - Neo-gothic cathedral and outstanding colonial architecture | B |
| Dec 6 | Transfer provided to airport Fly to United States (Not included) | B |