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Atacama to Paine + Easter Island Extension

17 days
Start and end in Santiago
4.2
12 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
Ages 14+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Santiago

    Start point
    Guardia Vieja 150, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile (Diego de Velazquez Hotel, Hotel reception, 12:00)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Santiago by bus
    • Visit La Moneda (Government Palace)
    • Explore Plaza de Armas and Metropolitan Cathedral
    • Visit Santa Lucia Hill
    • Tour Bellavista District
    • Panoramic views from San Cristobal Hill
    Landmarks
    La Moneda
    Plaza de Armas
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    Santa Lucia Hill
    Bellavista District
    San Cristobal Hill
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  2. Day 2

    Santiago

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to Valparaiso - approximately US$75-US$100 depending on group size
    Landmarks
    Valparaiso
  3. Day 3

    Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Calama
    • Private bus transfer to San Pedro de Atacama
    • Walk in Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) with sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Valle de la Luna
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  4. Day 4

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Salar de Atacama
    • Walk on the salt flats
    • Visit Tocanao village
    • Explore Tocanao church and historic bell tower
    • Visit local craftspeople booths in village square
    Landmarks
    Salar de Atacama
    Tocanao
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  5. Day 5

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning trip to El Tatio Hot Springs - US$92
    Landmarks
    El Tatio Hot Springs
  6. Day 6

    San Pedro de Atacama to Puerto Varas

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Puerto Montt
    • Transfer to Puerto Varas hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll on Lake Llanquihue shore (subject to flight schedule)
    Landmarks
    Lake Llanquihue
    Osorno Volcano
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  7. Day 7

    Puerto Varas

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hikes through Valdivian rainforest
    • Visit Petrohue Waterfalls
    Landmarks
    Petrohue Waterfalls
    Osorno Volcano
    Valdivian rainforest
  8. Day 8

    Puerto Varas to Puerto Natales

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Punta Arenas
    • Public bus transfer to Puerto Natales
    Landmarks
    Punta Arenas
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  9. Day 9

    Torres del Paine National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel via Milodon Cave
    • Full day in Torres del Paine National Park
    • Circuit drive with scenic stops
    Landmarks
    Torres del Paine National Park
    Milodon Cave
    Cerro Paine Grande
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  10. Day 10

    Torres del Paine National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hunters Trail hike (approximately 7.5km, 3 hours)
    • Lago Grey icebergs hike (approximately 5km, 1 hour)

    Optional Activities

    • Torres peaks base hike with local guide - additional cost
    Landmarks
    Lago Grey
  11. Day 11

    Torres del Paine to Puerto Natales

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Barbecue lunch at traditional estancia (if taking zodiac option))

    Included Activities

    • Morning in Torres del Paine National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac return to Puerto Natales via Serrano River and Serrano Glacier with barbecue lunch - approximately US$200 including lunch and observation stops
    Landmarks
    Serrano Glacier
    Serrano River
  12. Day 12

    Puerto Natales to Santiago

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Punta Arenas
    • Flight to Santiago
    • Transfer to hotel
  13. Day 13

    Santiago to Easter Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Easter Island
    • Transfer to hotel
    Landmarks
    Easter Island
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  14. Day 14

    Easter Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Anakena
    • Visit ceremonial platform of Tongariki
    • Visit volcanic crater at Rano Raraku
    • View Te Pito Kura
    • Visit Anakena Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Half day Akivi excursion - US$39
    Landmarks
    Tongariki
    Rano Raraku
    Te Pito Kura
    Anakena Beach
  15. Day 15

    Easter Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit village of Orongo
    • Explore ruins and petroglyphs
    • Learn about Moai transportation methods
    Landmarks
    Orongo
    Motu Nui
  16. Day 16

    Easter Island to Santiago

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Santiago
    • Transfer to hotel
  17. Day 17

    Santiago

    End point
    Guardia Vieja 150, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile (Diego de Velazquez Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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Traveler Reviews

4.2
Overall rating based on 12 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    3.7
  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    2.7
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  • A
    December 6th, 2019
    4.8
    Clients should be advised to pay for optional excursions in Chilean pesos w herever possible. We paid 15000 pesos on...
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    Traveled in November 2019
  • P
    December 3rd, 2019
    3.5
    There is so much travelling, you really need to make the most of the time at each of the destinations. Make sure you...
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    Traveled in November 2019
    Reply from: Explore!
    Many thanks for your review, and for the great advice that you've given future travellers!
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  • Atacama to Paine + Easter Island Extension reviewer 3
    November 27th, 2019
    4.5
    The tour was so successful thanks to two main reasons: Alex was a fantastic tour guide and you really have an asset...
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    Traveled in November 2019
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for your review and feedback and praise for Alex. We are having smaller groups numbers next year. Glad you had a great trip!
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
    5.0
    Need to stress that full waterproofs required rather than just jackets.
    Traveled in November 2018
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for your feedback and review.
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
    4.0
    you should include more meals especially the lunches we need when there are no restaurants.
    Traveled in November 2018
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for your feedback and review.
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
    5.0
    Thank you for an amazing experience, which exceeded expectations. Everything about the trip was spot on.
    Traveled in March 2018
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for your wonderful review. Glad you had a good trip.
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
    4.7
    Just like to say a big thank you to all guides for the way they bought the beautiful country of Chile alive.
    Traveled in November 2018
    Reply from: Explore!
    Glad you had a nice trip. Thanks for your review!
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
    4.0
    It was an expensive holiday but in an expensive country and included many internal flights so I assume it was a fair...
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    Traveled in March 2018
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    Thanks for your review and feedback.
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
    5.0
    I would highly recommend this holiday and tour to those that like to experience a wonderful country with varied and...
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    Traveled in November 2018
    Reply from: Explore!
    Many thanks for your fantastic review, we're glad that you enjoyed your trip. The Explore Team.
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
    4.0
    Only that the schedule was rushed given the distances covered and the number of activities planned in a two week...
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    Traveled in November 2018
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    Tina

    Asked on June 26th, 2023

    Is this tour (Atacama to Paine + Easter Isl) being operated in 2024?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2023

      Unfortunately we have dropped this particular tour. If you are interested in that particular trip then you might find our Adventures in Patagonia Trip appealing. We are definitely operating this tour in 2024.

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    Katie

    Asked on June 22nd, 2022

    What is a standard hotel in Chile? My brother was there last year and told me hotels are not the best, as you travel around.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2022

      Accommodation details are listed in the Trip notes. You've made a great choice by choosing to visit Chile!

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    Rhonda

    Asked on March 22nd, 2022

    Does the price listed include the following: all domestic flights, entrance fee to Easter Island? How much deposit is required? Balance due? Tips to guide and driver suggestions.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2022

      All internal flights are booked by Explore, and included in the cost of the trip. You would pay a 10% deposit with the balance due 60 days prior to departure.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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