TOTAL CHILE
       (18 Days)

Day 1: ... / Santiago

Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel. Private Service.

Overnight at Eurotel Providencia Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 2: Santiago

PANORAMIC TOUR WITH CERRO SAN CRISTÓBAL

Departing from our hotel, we drive to the civic center of Santiago to visit the Government Palace of La Moneda. We continue through the financial area and then we visit the heart of Santiago and the center of social life, the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) which is surrounded by historical buildings such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the main post office, and the National Historical Museum. Afterwards we will drive through the Barrio Bellavista with its many cultural activities, art galleries, theaters, restaurants and dance halls proceeding to the Cerro San Cristóbal, a very well-known recreational area with a fantastic view of the city. Shared Service.

Overnight at Eurotel Providencia Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 3: Santiago

Transfer from the Hotel to the Airport (without guide). Private Service.

Air ticket Santiago - Easter Island.

Easter Island

Transfer from the Mataveri Airport to the selected hotel. Private Service.

Overnight at Taha Tai Hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast.

Day 4: Easter Island

ANAKENA AND THE LOST CULTURE OF RAPA NUI

This unique tour first takes you to the south coast in order to visit representative examples of the not restored platforms, Ahus Vaihu and Akahanga. Then we proceed to Rano Raraku, the quarry of almost 900 stone statues, 397 of them still lying or standing at the slopes of the extinct volcano with a crater lake. After this stop we visit Ahu Tongariki (restored with 15 Moais) which is the most recent and biggest restoration on the island. Next we drive to the east coast and visit Ahu Te Pito Kura and the “Navel of the World”. Last but not least we visit the beach of Anakena with its recovered Ahus Nau Nau and Ature Huke. There you will have the opportunity to enjoy the warm Pacific Ocean. Return to the hotel. Shared Service.

Overnight at Taha Tai Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 5: Easter Island

AHU AKIVI AND ITS 7 MOAI

This half day tour takes you to the restored Ahu Akivi with its 7 Moais, built in the middle of the island. From here you proceed to the Ana Te Pahu Cave, one of the biggest lava tubes of the island before you visit Ahu Tepeu (not restored) and afterwards the topknot-quarry Puna Pau. Return to the hotel. Shared Service.

Overnight at Taha Tai Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 6: Easter Island

ORONGO CEREMONIAL VILLAGE

You will be taken to the extinct volcano Rano Kau appreciating a view over the whole island and with its distinct geological features. On top of the volcano we proceed to a breathtaking view of the crater lake. Afterwards you will go to the ceremonial village of Orongo, where the birdman competition took place, and you can see the spectacular petroglyphs related to this culture and the 3 islands situated opposite the coast. Then you will go to Ahu Vinapu (not restored) and the Ana Kai Tangata cave with its paintings. Afterwards, return to the hotel. Shared Service.

Overnight at Taha Tai Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 7: Easter Island / Santiago

Transfer from the Hotel to the Mataveri Airport. Private Service.

Air ticket Easter Island - Santiago

Santiago

Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel. Private Service.

Overnight at Eurotel Providencia Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 8: Santiago

VALPARAISO AND VIÑA DEL MAR WITHOUT LUNCH

Departure in the early morning from Santiago, you will pass through the beautiful Casablanca Valley to reach the magical port of Valparaíso dubbed a World Heritage site by UNESCO. You will continue your tour to cerro Alegre. Then, visit the Open Sky Museum with walls and stairways of murals painted by local artists. You will continue your tour along the coast to Viña del Mar to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Return to Santiago. Shared Service.

Overnight at Eurotel Providencia Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 9: Santiago / Puerto Mont / Puerto Varas

Transfer from the Hotel to the Airport (without guide). Private Service.

Flight from Santiago to Puerto Montt.

Puerto Mont

Transfer from the Airport of Puerto Montt to the selected hotel in Puerto Varas. Private Service

Puerto Varas

Overnight at Cabañas del Lago Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 10: Puerto Mont / Puerto Varas

FRUTILLAR GERMAN STYLE VILLAGE (Museum entrance fee)

Frutillar is located at the Llanquihue Lake in front of the Osorno Volcano and counts 15.500 people. Historically it has been a very important city as it was the place where the first German colonies settled. Frutillar is famous for its music festival “Las Semanas Musicales de Frutillar” that came into being in 1968 and that compromises concerts, operas, choir and jazz music. Another remarkable characteristic of Frutillar are the houses in German style, the beach and the beautiful gardens in the town. You can visit the German Colonial Museum, the amphitheater and the Forest reserve Edmundo Winckler. Shared Service.

Puerto Varas

Overnight at Cabañas del Lago Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 11: Puerto Mont / Puerto Varas

NAVIGATION TO PEULLA

You will go on a boat trip to the beautiful island of Peulla which is situated in the Todos los Santos Lake. You will depart early in the morning from Puerto Varas to Petrohué and enjoy impressive views of the volcanoes Osorno and Calbuco that dominate the scenery here. When you arrive at Petrohué, you will have 30 minutes break before the boat leaves to Peulla and crosses the Todos los Santos Lake. If the weather conditions allow it, you will be able to see volcano Osorno, the Puntiaguado hill and the Tronador from our boat. After your arrival at Peulla you will visit the ecological villa which is a true paradise for nature enthusiasts. A couple of hours later you will return to Puerto Varas or to Puerto Montt. Shared Service.

Puerto Varas

Overnight at Cabañas del Lago Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 12: Puerto Mont / Puerto Varas

CASTRO & DALCAHUE

Early morning departure towards Chacao Channel, where we cross in a ferry enjoying nature. From Chacao we drive directly to Dalcahue along the highway. There we can the see Chilote handicrafts, houses on stilts (palafitos) and also visit the Church of Dalcahue which has been declared Mankind’s Heritage. From there we head towards Castro, where you can have lunch at a palafito if you wish so, to head later to the Port, the handicraft market with artisans working on their different products, the Plaza with its Church of San Francisco, Castro Museum and the observation points. In the afternoon we will head towards Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas. Private Service.

Puerto Varas

Overnight at Cabañas del Lago Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 13: Puerto Varas / Puerto Mont / Santiago

Transfer from the hotel in Puerto Varas to the Airport of Puerto Montt. Private Service.

Puerto Montt

Air ticket to Santiago

Santiago

Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel. Private Service.

Overnight at Eurotel Providencia Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 14: Santiago / San Pedro de Atacama

Transfer from the Hotel to the Airport (without guide). Private Service.

Air ticket Santiago - Calama.

Calama

Transfer from the Airport to the hotel located at San Pedro de Atacama. (1 hour ride aprox.) Private Service.

San Pedro de Atacama

SHAPES OF THE DAWN, VALLE DE LA LUNA

Visit a place with beautiful shapes and colors located at 8km from San Pedro de Atacama, where you will walk and enjoy a great geological spectacle that has been repeatedly compared with the surface of the moon, with its angular geology and rocks sculpted by millenniums of erosion. Visit the salt caverns before climbing the mayor sand dune where you can marvel at the kaleidoscope of colors that appear over the Andes at sunset. Return to Hotel. Shared Service.

Overnight at Altiplánico Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 15: San Pedro de Atacama

ATACAMA SALTFLAT & ALTIPLANIC LAGOONS

You will start early in the morning to visit the town of Toconao, a 600 inhabitants town who make their living through agriculture and handcrafts. You will look at typical handcrafts made of llama wool, cactus wood, volcanic rock and alpaca wool. You will visit the Tower of San Lucas, which is a National Monument and symbol of the town. The houses of Toconao are constructed mostly from liparita, a very white stone extracted from the nearby quarry. You will continue the trip to see the Salar de Atacama (salt lake) and enter the National Flamingo Reserve at Chaxa Lagoon sector. This National Reserve is formed by a gigantic depression of more than 3.500km2, located at 2.300 m.a.s.l. The Salar is the biggest salt field in Chile and its large quantities of salt make the surface white and rough. The dryness and altitude of the salt field allow an excellent panoramic view of the area. The bottom of the salt field is composed of an enormous lake, which receives water from mountain, rivers and melting snow. As it has no runoff, several small lagoons have formed, where you can observe the three types of flamingos living in the area, the English, the Andean and the Chilean. You will continue towards the Altiplano. You will stop at Socaire village at 3.300 m.a.s.l.  to acclimatize and photograph the small church of San Bartolomé. It is the last village of Lican Antai or Atacameño culture for the travelers on their way to Salta in Argentina, along the Sico Pass international road. You will continue your trip to Miscanti and Miñique lagoons of crystalline water and intense blue color at 4.350 and 4.100 m.a.s.l. Surrounded by numerous volcanoes and mountains, they are a habitat for a variety of species, such as the Chilean flamingo, the small parina, the playero and the horned crane, among others. In the surrounding scenery, the hills of Miscanti and Meñiques can be seen, and the area is part of the Los Flamencos National Reserve. Return to San Pedro de Atacama. Private Service.

Overnight at Altiplánico Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 16: San Pedro de Atacama

DAYBREAK UP IN THE EL TATIO GEYSERS

Early morning departure for an excursion to El Tatio Geysers, a geothermal field flanked by soaring Andean peaks. At just under 14,000', this is one of the higher geyser fields in the world. At dawn, powerful spurts of steam erupt out of the ground through various blowholes, and the vision of the steaming geysers against the deep blue desert sky may be one of your most enduring memories of your visit here. Short hikes through the geothermal field. Full-day tour. Private Service.

Overnight at Altiplánico Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 17: San Pedro de Atacama / Santiago

Transfer from the selected Hotel to the Calama Airport. Private Service

Akivi with its 7 Moais, built in the middle of the island. From here you proceed to the Ana Te Pahu Cave, one of the biggest lava tubes of the island before you visit Ahu Tepeu (not restored) and afterwards the topknot-quarry Puna Pau. Return to the hotel. Shared Service.

Calama

Air ticket to Santiago de Chile

Santiago

Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel. Private Service.

Overnight at Eurotel Providencia Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 18: Santiago / ...

Transfer from the Hotel to the Airport (without guide). Private Service.

International Departure.

Meals included: Breakfast.