Get to know the natural wonders of this spectacular country on our &#8220;Infinite Patagonia&#8221; Chile travel package . Start your adventure with the grand opportunity to delve into the county&#8217;s capital, Santiago, on an insightful city tour. Explore Chile&#8217;s &#8220;City of Roses,&#8221; Puerto Montt with its expansive Lago Llanquihue and views of snow- covered Osorno Volcano. Discover waterside Lanquihue City and Frutillar, a city reminiscent of old Bavaria where its first settlers originated from in 1856. Have amazing outdoor experiences throughout your deluxe Chile vacation tour by private car &#8211; exploring lakes, lagoons, waterfalls, glaciers, hills, and peaks in Torres del Paine National Park. Embark on a sailing journey to see the breathtaking Balmaceda &amp; Serrano Glaciers. Infinite unforgettable moments await you here on this Chile vacation package !

Welcome to Santiago! Your adventure commences right away with a half day city tour of Santiago including Santa Lucia Hill. Your tour takes you towards the downtown area, passing Forestal Park along the Mapocho River. Next, head to Plaza de Armas and on to the Administration district where the Presidential Palace &#8220;La Moneda&#8221; is located. Drive along the main avenue of Alameda and see San Francisco Church, thought to be the oldest colonial building in town. Transfer to your hotel.

Santiago

After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Montt. Enjoy time exploring Chile&#8217;s &#8220;City of Roses.&#8221; Overlooking one of Chile&#8217;s most expansive lakes, Lago Llanquihue, take in the aweinspiring views of snow covered Osorno Volcano that can be seen reflected in its waters. Spend time exploring Puerto Varas&#8217; main square, gardens, and monuments. Later we continue to Angelm&#243;, famed for its handicrafts, gift shops, and Central Market. (B)

Santiago | Puerto Montt | Puerto Varas

Your day&#8217;s adventuring starts with a visit to Llanquihue city, famed for their sausages. Continue along to Frutillar, a city reminiscent of old Bavaria where its first settlers originated in 1856. Admire the German style homes and gardens as well as the breathtaking views of the Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes. Consider joining an optional excursion to the German Colonial Museum. (B)

Puerto Varas

Transfer from the Puerto Varas hotel to the Puerto Montt airport to board a flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival you will be assisted at the Punta Arenas airport and then transferred to the transportation terminal to board a bus to Puerto Natales. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in Puerto Natales. (B)

Puerto Varas | Puerto Montt | Punta Arenas | Puerto Natales

After breakfast, depart from your hotel in Puerto Natales and stop at Milodon Cave composed of three caverns and a rocky conglomerate called &#8220;Silla del Diablo,&#8221; or Devil&#8217;s Chair. Head to Torres del Paine National Park to experience a spectacular reserve at the end of the world! In this protected area you will find a fertile combination of lakes, lagoons, waterfalls, glaciers, hills, and peaks. Inside, the road is surrounded with dozens of lagoons contrasting with hills and snow-capped mountains. On the way back, stop at Sarmiento Lake view point to take the last picture of Torres del Paine National Park. (B,L)

Puerto Natales

Morning transfer to the pier to board your ship. As you sail along, see Guanocos Island and the Fjord of the Last Hope before arriving at Balmaceda Glacier. Here you may spot cormorants and sea lions amid its rocky outcrops. Later, visit the Serrano Glacier, with its sheer walls of ancient blue ice and massive icebergs. Once on the vessel, you will enjoy an aperitif with ice taken from the glacier. On the way back, enjoy typical spit-roasted lamb at Consuelo ranch. (B,L)

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the bus terminal of Puerto Natales to board the bus to the airport of Punta Arenas for your flight home. (B)

Puerto Natales | Punta Arenas to USA (or extend your stay)

INFINITE PATAGONIA

Guanaco at Torres del Paine

Osorno Volcano, Puerto Montt

Village Homes, Frutillar

Glacier, Punta Arenas

Travel to Santiago Chile , a sophisticated and worldly modern capital city that has preserved its 16th century colonial central square and streets. Founded in 1541 after the Spanish Conquistadors led by Pizarro had conquered Cuzco in Peru, Santiago today caters to the conquistadors of commerce from venture capitalists to adventurous travelers. Spectacularly backed by the towering Andes Mountains, Santiago is lush with tall trees and parks ripe for picnicking, rich cultural attractions and fabulous shopping, as well as delightful dining from sidewalk cafes and pubs to upscale restaurants. Your trip to Chile then takes you to explore San Pedro de Atacama, a town set on an arid high plateau in the Andes Mountains of northeastern Chile. Its dramatic surrounding landscape incorporates desert, salt flats, volcanoes, geysers and hot springs. The Valle de la Luna in nearby Los Flamencos National Reserve is a lunar-like depression with unusual rock formations, a huge sand dune and pink-streaked mountains. This independent Chile vacation package lets you set the pace and enjoy every step of your travels.

Arrive in Santiago, On the way to the hotel, take a half day city tour beginning with a visit to San Cristobal Hill, the second highest natural point in Santiago, where you are offered panoramic views of the city. Then visit Plaza de Armas, the spot from where the city has grown throughout the centuries. You will also visit some the original colonial neighborhoods such as Concha and Toro Square. Then it is on to the eastern part of the city and the more modern side of Santiago. Arrive at the hotel for check in and overnight.

This morning you will take a full day excursion to Vi&#241;a del Mar and Valparaiso. Depart from Santiago to the coastline, passing through the fertile Curacav&#237; and Casablanca Valleys, its vineyards, fruit plantations and forest reserves. Enroute, you will visit two important cities, Vi&#241;a del Mar, the main resort of Chile and Valpara&#237;so, a port city founded in the XVI century and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Continue along this beautiful route in front of the sea and arrive at the city of Vi&#241;a del Mar, known as the &#8220;Garden City&#8221;. Return to the hotel for overnight. (B)

Today, enjoy a day leisure or choose to take one of the many optional tours. (B)

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Calama. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in San Pedro. Later this afternoon you will visit Moon Valley &amp; Death Valley and as the sun dips below the distant horizon you will witness a magnificent sunset with small mountains of capricious and sculptural forms that resemble a moon landscape. To celebrate this natural spectacle, cocktails and wine tasting will be offered. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

Santiago | Calama | San Pedro de Atacama

Today take a full day tour to Atacama Salar Flat and Altiplanic Lagoons, home to a large number of flamingos that choose this water as a nesting place, allowing you to observe these wonderful birds. Continue your trip to the Altiplanic Lagoons. In its landscapes you can see wonderful Andean varied shades of colors. Then, pass thru the town of Socaire, where they continue the ancestral traditions of their inhabitants. Enjoy lunch with typical food in a local house in Socaire. Overnight at your hotel. (B,L)

San Pedro de Atacama

Take a full day excursion to Tatio Geysers and Puritama Hot Springs. Your tour will start early to visit the higher geothermal field, the Tatio Geysers where the steam fumaroles reach 50 meters high. Here you will enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared at the geysers. When you return, enjoy the Puritama hot springs, embedded in a large broken stone. These springs will be a short break as you return from a day of exploration. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Calama airport for your flight home. (B)

San Pedro de Atacama to USA (or extend your stay)

SANTIAGO & ATACAMA

Cable Car, Santiago de Chile

Street View San Pedro de Atacama Desert

Sanctuary on San Cristobal Hill, Santiago

Town of Socaire

Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Santiago. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the city at your own pace. This city of contrasts showcases the remains of its colonial past in stark contrast with the ultramodern, high-rise buildings of its financial center. Venture along at leisure or you may choose to participate in an optional excursion to Valparaiso and Vi&#241;a del Mar or a half day Wine Pairing Program at Vinolia.

Tuesday - Santiago

After breakfast this morning, explore Chile&#8217;s capital of Santiago, a cosmopolitan city that blends old-world traditions with the ultimate in modernity. You will see the origins of the city and its landmarks such as Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Post Office and the Municipality of Santiago. The tour will continue to the Government Palace and you will have the chance to walk through some of the most traditional streets and neighborhoods. Later, travel eastward to view the modern buildings and see how they have transformed the city. (B)

Wednesday - Santiago

Following a delicious breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the bus station where you will continue your trip from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. (B)

Thursday - Santiago | Puerto Natales

After breakfast, transfer to the pier to board your ship for your full day excursion. Come navigate through the &#218;ltima Esperanza fjord towards the Bernardo O&#8217;Higgins National Park. During the trip you will learn about the history of Puerto Natales and enjoy the beauty and majesty of the cascades and cliffs of the Condors. The crossing will continue towards Mount Balmaceda where you will take in the views of the glacier. Follow the route to Puerto Toro for a walk through a native forest of coig&#252;es, &#241;irres and ciruelillos until you approach the wall of the Serrano glacier. Upon return, you will have a typical &#8220;Magellanic barbecue&#8221; before transferring back to your hotel later this afternoon. (B,L)

Friday - Puerto Natales | Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers | Puerto Natales

After a hearty breakfast, visit Milodon Cave composed of three caverns and a rocky conglomerate called &#8220;Silla del Diablo,&#8221; or Devil&#8217;s Chair. Head to Torres del Paine National Park where you will find a fertile combination of lakes, lagoons, waterfalls, glaciers, hills, and peaks within this protected area. In the park, the road is surrounded with dozens of lagoons contrasting with hills and snowcapped mountains and a stop will be made for lunch during the excursion. On the way back, stop at Sarmiento Lake viewpoint to take a few last pictures. (B,L)

Saturday - Puerto Natales | Torres del Paine National Park | Puerto Natales

After breakfast, transfer to the bus station for your trip to the Punta Arenas airport and your flight to Santiago. Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Santiago. (B)

Sunday - Puerto Natales | Punta Arenas | Santiago

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

Monday - Santiago to USA (or extend your stay)

WONDERS OF CHILE

Plaza de Armas, Santiago Chile

Typical Argentinean Parillada BBQ

Naval Parts near Punta Arenas

Torres del Paine

Magellanic Penguin

Welcome to Santiago. Today you will experience this amazing city like a local on an insightful walking tour. The Metro will take you to the Plaza de la Constituci&#243;n, walk the center and appreciate buildings such as the Courts of Justice, the old customs house that is now the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, the Plaza de Armas and the surrounding buildings. Continue to Paseo Ahumada and cross Alameda and see the church of San Francisco.

You have a tremendous day ahead as you depart from Santiago to the coast, passing through the fertile valleys of Curacav&#237; and Casablanca. En-route, you will visit Valpara&#237;so and tour its key sights including the National Congress, O&#8217;Higgins Park, Italy Park, Victoria Square, Plaza Sotomayor, and Prat pier. Take in the awe-inspiring views from the most important hills of Valpara&#237;so, Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepci&#243;n. Next, journey along to Casas del Bosque Vineyard where you will join in a tour and private wine tasting experience before returning to Santiago. (B,L)

The picturesque Chilean countryside greets you today. Called &#8220;Valle de Colchagua,&#8221; this fertile valley begins in the Andean Mountains, extends to the west to the Pacific Ocean, and is dotted with more than 15 vineyards producing red wines such as: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carm&#233;n&#232;re, Syrah, and Malbec. On your day&#8217;s adventure, visit Montgras Winery and enjoy a tour and tasting with pairing. Next you will savor lunch at the Hotel Santa Cruz before heading to the Colchagua Museum, featuring collections of archaeology and pre-Columbian art of Chile, Peru, and Colombia, as well as American history. (B,L)

Santiago | Colchagua Valley

Morning welcomes you with a visit to Viu Manent vineyard. Founded in 1935 and situated in the Rapel Valley &#8211; one of the best-known wine regions - for its prized full-bodied Cabernet, Carm&#233;n&#232;re, Syrah, and Malbec. Enjoy a splendid wine tasting and lunch before continuing on to Santa Cruz vineyard for a tour and tasting experience. Take the cable car up Cham&#225;n Hill and get to know the Indigenous locals, discovering firsthand how the Aymara, Mapuche, and Rapa Nui cultures lived in harmony with nature and the environment. (B,L)Morning welcomes you with a visit to Viu Manent vineyard. Founded in 1935 and situated in the Rapel Valley &#8211; one of the best-known wine regions - for its prized full-bodied Cabernet, Carm&#233;n&#232;re, Syrah, and Malbec. Enjoy a splendid wine tasting and lunch before continuing on to Santa Cruz vineyard for a tour and tasting experience. Take the cable car up Cham&#225;n Hill and get to know the Indigenous locals, discovering firsthand how the Aymara, Mapuche, and Rapa Nui cultures lived in harmony with nature and the environment. (B,L)

Colchagua Valley

Another spectacular day opens with an opportunity to explore the Montes vineyard with its panoramic view of the Apalta Valley. Here you will tour the winery and delve into how its premium and ultra-premium wines are produced. Venture along to the barrel room and take time to taste three of its choice wines. Your superb excursion closes in the wine shop where you can opt to purchase some of these wonderful vintages to share with family and friends back home. Enjoy your lunch at the Hotel Santa Cruz before returning to Santiago. (B,L)

Colchagua Valley | Santiago

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the Santiago airport to board your flight home with unforgettable moments of your Chilean wine adventure to cherish always. (B)

Santiago to USA (or extend your stay)

CHILEAN WINES & MORE

Wine Tasting

Plaza de Armas Square and Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral

Wulf Castle and Valparaiso at Dusk

Casablanca Valley

Halfway between Chile and Tahiti, surrounded by the clearest and deepest waters of the Pacific Ocean, Easter Island is more than 1,200 miles from&#8230;anything. This volcanic Polynesian island has been known for centuries as the navel of the world. Remoteness breeds mystery, and visitors will find plenty to unravel in the standing stone statues (huge monolithic figures carved from volcanic stone) that are the world&#8217;s most inscrutable archaeological enigma. Secret caves, primitive rock art and elaborate cult ceremonies are also part of Rapa Nui&#8217;s mystique.

EASTER ISLAND GETAWAY

Dawn over Moai at Ahu Tongariki

Dramatic Coastline of Easter Island

Ruins of Orongo Village

Ana Te Pahu Cave

Anakena Beach

Travel to Chile in style led by your professional private driver and guide and experience the &#8220;old world meets new&#8221; allure of Santiago as well as the renowned coastal town of Valparaiso, known as &#8220;the Jewel of the Pacific.&#8221; On this splendid, independent Chile vacation package you set the pace for adventuring. Your Chile travel package takes you to experience the magic of this fascinating country from its cosmopolitan capital to its vineyards and beyond. Come explore Santiago de Chile on an insightful professionally guided tour. Savor the flavors of world-renown Chilean cuisine and wines at your leisure. Delve into the colorful port town of Valparaiso on a full day tour. Share in her beautiful surroundings on a wine tour in the Valleys around Valparaiso. Indulge all of your senses and make the memories of a lifetime on this Chile travel tour.&#160;&#160;

Welcome to Santiago! Upon arrival, you will be assisted at Santiago airport and transfer to your hotel.

SANTIAGO

Embark on an insightful city tour where you will see San Francisco Church, Santa Lucia Hill, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and the famous Central Market. Next, cross the Mapocho River and venture into the bohemian Bellavista district as you travel along to San Crist&#243;bal Hill to take in the inspired vistas of Santiago and the Andes Mountains. Return to the hotel. (B)&#160;&#160;

You will depart from the hotel in Santiago and pass through the lush valleys of the coastal mountain range. Then, you will arrive at &#8220;Casablanca Valley&#8221;, famous for its production of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blancs, Pinot Noirs and Syrah wines. During the tour, you will visit two vineyards with award winning wines. You will then visit the wine store, where you will find products and gifts with special prices according to the volume and different alternatives of packaging to personalize your gift. (B,L)

SANTIAGO I VALPARAISO

A tour with an ocean view, starting in the colorful port city of Valpara&#237;so with its beautiful buildings that have earned it the title of Cultural Heritage of Humanity, its hills with impressive views of the Pacific, its port and university activity, to the point, which is considered the cultural capital of Chile. After lunch, experience the most traditional transport of Valpara&#237;so, the Trolley Bus that still works in the city with electricity as the main source of energy. Finally, you will enjoy a delicious dish of Chilean cuisine called &#8220;La chorrillana&#8221; at a local restaurant. (B,L)

VALPARAISO

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred from the hotel in Valparaiso to Santiago Airport. (B)

VALPARAISO I SANTIAGO TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY

SANTIAGO & VALPARAISO

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PIA GLACIER I GLACIER ALLEY

CAPE HORN I WULAIA BAY

USHUAIA

AUSTRALIS CRUISES-FJORDS OF TIERRA DEL FUEGO

Situated perfectly between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Chile&#8217;s chic cities, natural beauty, and warm, welcoming people make this an ever-enticing destination to explore with Central Holidays. Its obvious European influence is apparent throughout the country, its people, their culture and cuisine, as well as in their ancestor&#8217;s history. Take your time on our&#160;Chile travel packages&#160;as you explore Santiago de Chile and try a pisco sour, have an exquisite meal at a top-flight restaurant, or enjoy the blissful background of the majestic Andes from one of the city's rooftop bars. In Chile, you will also find abundant forests, fantastic glaciers, and fjords.&#160;Travel to Chile&#160;and explore the end of the world, and then go even further to Patagonia! The southernmost tip of the South American continent, this is one of the most remote spots on earth &#8211; wild and rugged with breathtaking landscapes. On your ultimate&#160;Chile vacation package&#160;, come explore massive glaciers and natural wonders that will surely take your breath away. For a taste of the unknown, journey to Easter Island, located halfway between Chile and Tahiti. Known for centuries as the navel of the world, it boasts the earth&#8217;s most enigmatic archaeological mysteries. Here you will delve into the mysterious ancient culture of the island and see firsthand the monolithic Moai statues carved from volcanic rock. Chile beckons for all to enjoy.

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