Outdoor Exploration Tour of Chile: Andes to the Pacific

Torres del Paine National Park in Puerto Natales, Chile

What to expect on this itinerary

On this 10-day tour of Chile, partake in the adventure of a lifetime in the great outdoors. From ice trekking through Patagonian ice fields and glaciers to sandboarding in the heart of the Atacama Desert, Chile is a thrill seeker’s paradise. Observe penguins in their natural habitat, spend the night glamping under thousands of stars, and traverse Torres del Paine National Park.

Countries Visited

Chile

Places Visited

Punta Arenas, San Pedro de Atacama, Atacama Desert, Santiago (City), Torres del Paine

Suggested Duration

10 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Punta Arenas – Arrive in Patagonia

You will arrive at the airport, and your private driver will greet and transfer you to your marvelous accommodation in the heart of the city. You will have ample time to settle in to your suite before meeting your guide in the hotel lobby to begin your first explorations of Patagonia. You will transfer to the magnificent Mirador Cerro de la Cruz, where you can gaze out over stunning views of the many colorful buildings of Punta Arenas and the Strait of Magellan. Once the sun has fully set, you will be guided back into the center of Punta Arenas to delight in your first traditional Chilean meal.

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Day 2

Punta Arenas – Private Yacht Cruise

Day 3

Torres del Paine – Scenic Mountain Trek

Day 4

Torres del Paine – Treasures of Patagonia

Day 5

Torres del Paine – Ice Hiking on Grey Glacier

Day 6

San Pedro de Atacama – Sandboarding in the Desert

Day 7

San Pedro de Atacama – Valle de la Luna

Day 8

Santiago – Cerro San Cristobal

Day 9

Santiago – Valparaiso and Viña del Mar

Day 10

Santiago – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Marvel at the glorious sunset from Mirador Cerro de la Cruz in Punta Arenas with a refreshing pisco sour
  • Experience penguins in their natural habitat on a private yacht cruise to Magdalena Island
  • Luxuriate the stunning landscapes of Patagonia when you traverse the illustrious Torres del Paine National Park
  • Indulge in the experience of a lifetime when you partake in a thrilling ice trek on Patagonia’s Grey Glacier
  • Sleep under the stars in a luxurious glampsite in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park
  • Embark on a sandboarding adventure on the Atacama Desert’s sand dunes
  • Revel in a private stargazing tour in the heart of the vast Atacama Desert
  • Rise to the top of glorious Cerro San Cristobal and admire phenomenal panoramic views of the city

Detailed Description

On this 10-day tour of Chile, you will indulge in an adventure that you will never forget. Your tour will begin in the unique Southern Chilean city of Punta Arenas, where you will watch the gorgeous Patagonian sunset from the top of Mirador Cerro de la Cruz on your first day in the country. The following day, you will partake in a private yacht tour to Magdalena Island. Here, you can observe penguins in their natural habitat. Torres del Paine National Park will then allow you to admire its vast landscapes that abound in Patagonia before you spend several evenings glamping in luxury beneath a starry sky in the desert. An ice trekking adventure on Grey Glacier will prove to be incredible.

You will then continue to the miraculous Atacama Desert. Here, you will explore the arid terrain of Valle de la Luna or Moon Valley and delight in a sandboarding adventure. Finally, in Santiago, you will explore the city’s fascinating neighborhoods and ascend to the top of Cerro San Cristobal to appreciate the wonderful panoramic views of Santiago and the surrounding Andes Mountains. You will also be enchanted by the vibrant colors of Valparaiso and delighted by a relaxing trip to Viña del Mar.

Starting Price

$3,700 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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Chile Tour Review: Patagonia, Santiago, Penguins, Wine Region, Desert, 12-Day Trip

Zicasso’s travel specialist and our guide took great care of us. We were two friends traveling through Chile and everything was managed with professionalism and thoughtful consideration. We had great hotels, great excursions, and on-time transfers booked. Everything ran smoothly, and when we had some travel delays, everything was taken care of for us. I would highly recommend this travel company and we had a fabulous trip to Chile.

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Argentina, Chile Vacation Review: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Lake District, Calafate, Tierra del Fuego, Torres del Paine National Park, Cruise, Glacier Visit, 3 Weeks

We enjoyed the trip very much. We had planned to visit every place of interest to us in Patagonia on this trip, so it was quite a complex trip to arrange. Zicasso’s travel specialist did a great job overall. We had private guides and private cars for everything, so we could enjoy the experiences at our own pace and focus on the things that interested us.

We started in Buenos Aires, but our main focus was natural beauty. We spent a very interesting day and a half in the city, though. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the local history and the sites we visited. Next we went to Iguazú Falls, which was a spectacular experience. Our guide there was the only one who didn't seem as deep or as organized as all the others, but that was a minor issue. Although it is wickedly expensive, I would highly recommend that travelers stay in the one and only lodge inside the Iguazú Falls national park. We got a lot more out of our time there because we were right there at the park.

Next we went to the Lake District and spent memorable days on the water there; amazing scenery! We also saw condors during one of our day-long boat rides on the lake.

Next, we went to Calafate. Although we are not trekkers, the visits to the two main glaciers were unforgettable. The travel specialist had us in the VIP cabin for the day-long boat trip and we had a very knowledgeable guide for the visit to the Perito Moreno glacier.

We did the four-day cruise through Tierra del Fuego next, which I highly recommend, ending in Chile, where we spent two days at the Torres del Paine National Park, one by road in the park with a very knowledgeable private guide, and the second on a full-day lake tour with a marvelous lunch at a scenic ranch, with a close-up view to a glacier.

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Chile Vacation Review: Patagonia, Torres del Paine, Hiking, 10 Days

We went mostly into Patagonia and Torres del Paine, an amazing location. Zicasso’s travel specialist delivered as promised! Everything was first-class and his recommendations for everything from tours to restaurants were right on.

A special note to those with food allergies:

I have a lot of food allergies, so it is not easy for me to eat out, let alone out of the country. I let the travel specialist know ahead of time and all my tours, hotels, and guides knew I was coming and really helped to accommodate me. THANKS AGAIN!

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Chile, Argentina Tour Review: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Santiago, Torres del Paine, Hiking, Tango Show, Glacier Experience, Penguins, Michelin-Star Dining, 3-Week Trip

We loved working with Zicasso’s travel specialist during the planning phase of this three-week trip to Argentina and Chile. She took the time to listen carefully to our trip goals, our “must-dos,” and our “don’t likes.” She helped us design our dream journey, put all the pieces together by working with her contacts in-country, was available for questions, provided her advice and guidance along the way, and made modifications as needed.

She was a pleasure to work with and we could tell that her main goal was to ensure we would have the trip we wanted and that everything would go as planned. She was also available during our trip in case anything went astray and ensured we had local contacts in case they were needed. We had the trip of a lifetime, and she made it happen for us. We are very grateful for her help and will definitely use her again for future trips.

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