Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
Start your Santiago experience with a driver taking you through the city's main attractions. You'll see La Moneda, the Presidential residence, then walk through Plaza de Armas where you can catch some live music and grab street food. After that, head to Concha y Toro Vineyard in Maipo Valley. The tour includes walking the gardens and mansion, descending into the cellars for wine tasting, and getting those panoramic views of the valley stretched out below you.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL), Armando Cortinez Norte, Pudahuel, Santiago Metropolitan Region 9020000, Chile (Santiago Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Santiago including La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucia Hill, San Cristobal Hill with Castillo Hidalgo and Holly Virgin Statue
- Explore Providencia neighborhood with restaurants, bars, museums, parks, and Costanera Center
- Visit Concha y Toro Vineyard including park, gardens, mansion, Varietal Garden with 26 varieties of wine grapes, Old Pirque vineyard, cellars, Casillero del Diablo, wine tasting, and souvenir
Optional Activities
- Experience Chilean street food including Sopaipillas, Mote con Huesillo, and other local cuisine
Landmarks La Moneda Plaza de Armas Santa Lucia Hill San Cristobal Hill Castillo Hidalgo Holly Virgin Statue Costanera Center Concha y Toro Vineyard 
- Day 2
Maipo Valley
Transfer to your Mountain Lodge in Maipo Valley where you'll stay surrounded by the landscape. Pick whatever activities call to you - swim in the pool, go horseback riding, hike to waterfalls, try rafting or kayaking, zip-line through the trees, do yoga, or head out for an astronomical tour at night. The food here is good, and there's plenty of adventure to fill your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Swimming in lodge pool
- Horseback riding
- Hiking to waterfalls
- Rafting at Maipo River
- Kayaking at Maipo River
- Zip-line across the river with opportunity to spot native birds, plants, and animals
- Yoga in Maipo Forest
- Astronomical tours
Landmarks Maipo Valley Maipo River Maipo Forest 
- Day 3
Maipo Valley
Today's all about relaxing at the lodge with the mountains and rivers as your backdrop. Spend time swimming in the pool overlooking Maipo River, take walks along the riverbank, and learn about the local culture from your hosts. The kitchen prepares regional dishes for your meals, so you'll get a real taste of what people eat in this part of Chile.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Swimming in lodge pool
- Leisurely walks next to the river
- Experience local culture of Maipo Valley
- Enjoy meals prepared at the lodge
Landmarks Maipo Valley Maipo River - Day 4
Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama
Fly from Santiago to Calama on a local flight, then take a shuttle to your San Pedro de Atacama hotel. By evening, you're heading out for a Salt Mountain Range night trek that'll take about 2 to 3 hours through the desert. The sky here is exceptional for stargazing, so after the trek you'll rest and look up at one of the clearest night skies you'll find anywhere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Salt Mountain Range Night Trek (2-3 hours)
- Stargazing in Atacama Desert
- Snack during trek
Landmarks Atacama Desert Salt Mountain Range - Day 5
San Pedro de Atacama
Before sunrise, head to the launch site for a hot air balloon ride lasting roughly an hour. You'll see volcanoes and the Salt Mountain Range spread beneath you, and the pilot will brief you on what to expect before takeoff. Later in the afternoon, get into El Valle de la Luna where massive salt and clay formations change color as the sun moves across the sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Coffee before balloon flight)
Included Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over Atacama Desert (approximately 1 hour)
- Pilot explanation and participation in balloon preparation
- Visit to El Valle de la Luna
Landmarks Atacama Desert El Valle de la Luna - Day 6
San Pedro de Atacama
Travel to Puritama Hot Springs tucked in a canyon where you'll find 8 thermal pools ranging from 82-88°F, loaded with minerals and surrounded by fox tails and canyon walls. After soaking and having lunch, jump into a 4x4 for some sandboarding in the Atacama Desert. Start on a 40-meter practice dune to get the feel, then you can try the 200-meter descent if you're feeling it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Puritama Hot Springs with 8 thermal pools
- Walk in the pre-cordillera
- Atacama Desert Sandboarding including equipment and guided runs
Landmarks Puritama Hot Springs Atacama Desert Andes Range - Day 7
San Pedro de Atacama
Climb into a buggy with your guide and four other people to cross rivers and climb hills through the Salt Mountain Range, plenty of stops for photos. Late in the day, head to the 7 Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache and swim in the first and last lagoons where the salt concentration lets you float effortlessly. Then it's back to San Pedro de Atacama for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Salt Mountain Range buggy tour (5-person capacity plus driver/guide)
- Visit to 7 Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache
- Swimming in first and last lagoons of Baltinache
Landmarks Salt Mountain Range 7 Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache Atacama Desert - Day 8
San Pedro de Atacama to Valparaiso
Private transfer takes you to Calama Airport for the flight back to Santiago, then you'll drive about an hour to Casablanca Valley. Spend the day visiting local vineyards where you'll taste award-winning wines with vineyard views all around. A typical Chilean 3-course lunch is included, and if you want, you can hike or bike through the vines before driving to Valparaiso for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Chilean 3-course menu)
Included Activities
- Full-day wine-tasting tour of Casablanca Valley
- Guided tasting session of organic wines
- Sample award-winning wines at renowned vineyard
- Panoramic views of Casablanca Valley
Optional Activities
- Hikes through the vineyards
- Bike rides through the vineyards
Landmarks Casablanca Valley 
- Day 9
Valparaiso
Start your day at Mercado Cardonal, walking through stalls of national and international products to see what's available. Then head to a kitchen in Cerro Mariposa near Museo a Cielo Abierto for a hands-on culinary class where you'll learn Chilean cooking. You'll prepare multiple courses including pebre and empanadas, try a Pisco Sour cocktail, and finish with dessert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Multi-course Chilean meal prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mercado Cardonal local market
- Chilean cooking class in Cerro Mariposa
- Preparation of Pebre
- Preparation of Empanadas de Pino or Sopaipillas
- Preparation of main course options including Charquicán, Pastel de Choclo, Paila Marina, or Pescado a la Lata
- Cocktail preparation (Pisco Sour or alternatives)
- Dessert preparation with options including Fruit with Palm Honey, Roasted Milk, Alfajores, or Tres Leches
Optional Activities
- Preparation of starter courses including Avocado Queen, Machas a la Parmesana, or Ceviche
Landmarks Mercado Cardonal Cerro Mariposa Museo a Cielo Abierto La Sebastiana - Day 10
Valparaiso to Puerto Varas
Tour Valparaiso's main spots including Plaza Sotomayor, Cerro Alegre, and Caleta Portales. Over in Viña del Mar, check out the flower clock and Muelle Vergara. Walk through Cerro Los Placeres and visit La Sebastiana, the house where poet Pablo Neruda lived. Street art and street musicians are everywhere, so take time to wander and soak it in. Later, fly from Santiago to Puerto Varas where your driver will meet you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Valparaiso including Plaza Sotomayor, Cerro Alegre, Caleta Portales
- Visit to Reloj de Flores in Viña del Mar
- Visit to Muelle Vergara
- Visit to Cerro Los Placeres
- Visit to La Sebastiana (Pablo Neruda's house)
- Exploration of Valparaiso street art
Optional Activities
- Time to take photographs and enjoy street music and food
Landmarks Plaza Sotomayor Cerro Alegre Caleta Portales Reloj de Flores Muelle Vergara Cerro Los Placeres La Sebastiana 
- Day 11
Puerto Varas to Sol Hot Springs
Drive from Puerto Varas toward the Reloncavi Estuary, passing through native forest near Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Stop in Cochamo, a typical Southern Chilean town in the Valdivian rainforest, then continue to Puelo. End your day at Sol Hot Springs where you can relax in 10 thermal stone pools with temperatures between 36-45°C, connected by 300 meters of walkways.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel through native forest and Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park area
- Visit to Cochamo
- Visit to Sol Hot Springs with 10 thermal pools
- Relaxation and landscape enjoyment at hot springs
Landmarks Ralún Reloncavi Estuary Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park Cochamo Valdivian Rainforest Sol Hot Springs Puelo Lake Puelo - Day 12
Puerto Varas
Head to Saltos del Petrohue where you'll take a short forest trek lasting about 30 minutes with chances to see Osorno Volcano and the turquoise Petrohué River. The trail ends at Petrohué Port, great for photos. From there, drive around Llanquihue Lake, stopping in Puerto Octay and Frutillar for walks and photos, grab lunch somewhere along the way, then return to Puerto Varas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Saltos del Petrohue at Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
- Half-hour forest trek with native forest scenery and volcano views
- Photo session at Petrohué Port on Todos Los Santos Lake
- Car tour around Llanquihue Lake
- Visit to Puerto Octay
- Visit to Frutillar
Optional Activities
- Hikes around the park
- Car rides around the park
Landmarks Saltos del Petrohue Lago de Todos Los Santos Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park Osorno Volcano Petrohué River Petrohué Port Llanquihue Lake Puerto Octay Frutillar - Day 13
Puerto Varas
Spend this day on your own exploring Puerto Varas. The town sits on Llanquihue Lake where you can swim in the calm water or just relax by the shore. Try the local food that blends German and Chilean traditions, dishes like crudo with lemon juice are popular here. Find a café by the lake for coffee and settle in to enjoy the peaceful vibe of this Southern Chilean town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Llanquihue Lake
- Relaxation at lake shore or beach
- Try local fusion cuisine (German-Chilean)
- Enjoy coffee at the lake border
Landmarks Llanquihue Lake - Day 14
Puerto Octay - Llanquihue
Begin in Llanquihue, known for its cold meat factory and as where the Maullín River starts. Follow the Camino del Lago toward Frutillar, learning about German settlers who shaped the area. You'll see historic houses with volcanoes behind them and stop at Teatro del Lago. Continue to Puerto Octay, the region's first agricultural export port, exploring its old streets and main square. After that, transfer to PMC Airport for your flight back to Santiago.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL), Armando Cortinez Norte, Pudahuel, Santiago Metropolitan Region 9020000, Chile (Santiago Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Llanquihue
- Visit to Frutillar
- Walk by lakeside path in Frutillar
- Visit to Puerto Octay
- Tour of old streets and Main Square in Puerto Octay
Optional Activities
- Visit to Museo Colonial Alemán (German Colonial Museum) - 4 USD
Landmarks Llanquihue Maullín River Camino del Lago Frutillar Teatro del Lago Puerto Octay Museo Colonial Alemán
