Itinerary
- Day 1
Santiago
You'll arrive in Santiago today and head to your hotel to get settled. The rest of your day is open, so take time to rest up before exploring the city tomorrow.
- Start point
- Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile (Airport)
- Day 2
Santiago
This morning starts on La Alameda avenue, where you'll see the neoclassical Presidential Palace. From there, head to Plaza de Armas to check out the Cathedral and government buildings. You'll climb Santa Lucía Hill for views across the city, then walk through Parque Forestal and the artistic Lastarria District. After crossing the Mapocho River, you'll explore the vibrant Bellavista neighborhood. Later, you'll head into the modern eastern districts of Providencia, Las Condes, and Vitacura, finishing at Bicentenario Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Santiago
- Visit Presidential Palace of La Moneda
- Explore Plaza de Armas
- Visit Cathedral of Santiago
- Ascend Santa Lucía Hill
- Tour Parque Forestal and Fine Arts Museum
- Explore Lastarria District
- Visit Bellavista neighborhood
- Tour Providencia, Las Condes, and Vitacura
- Visit Bicentenario Park
Landmarks Presidential Palace of La Moneda Plaza de Armas Cathedral of Santiago Santa Lucía Hill Parque Forestal Fine Arts Museum Bicentenario Park - Day 3
Maipo Valley - Concha y Toro Winery
You'll spend the day at Concha y Toro Winery, starting with the century-old park and the historic Don Melchor House from 1883. The tour includes the Casillero del Diablo sensory exhibition, the Underground Cellar, and Alto Aging Cellar. You'll have a guided tasting of four premium wines from the Viewpoint. Before wrapping up, check out Concha y Toro Square and its Wine Center Store. If you're interested, there's the option to grab dinner at Restaurant Bodega 1883 or Gran Barra Bodega 1883.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Concha y Toro Winery
- Tour Concha y Toro Park
- Visit Don Melchor House exterior
- Casillero del Diablo Sensory Experience
- Tour Underground Cellar
- Tour Alto Aging Cellar
- Guided tasting of four premium wines
- Visit Varietal Garden
- Visit Concha y Toro Square
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Restaurant Bodega 1883
- Lunch at Gran Barra Bodega 1883
- Purchase wines and products at Wine Center Store
Landmarks Concha y Toro Winery - Day 4
Santiago to Valparaíso - Viña del Mar
Today you're heading to the coast, passing through the wine valleys of Curacavé and Casablanca. Once in Valparaíso, you'll explore the hilltop views and ride a traditional elevator, then tour the Alegre and Concepción hills to see Paseo Yugoslavo and Paseo Atkinson. There's an optional visit to La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's house-museum (it's open Tuesday through Sunday). Later, you'll head to Viña del Mar to see its gardens, avenues, Casino, the Flower Clock, and the Fonck Museum with its Easter Island moai. If you're interested, there's also a possible visit to Quinta Vergara.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day tour to Valparaíso
- Explore Valparaíso hills with traditional elevator
- Tour Alegre and Concepción hills
- Visit Viña del Mar gardens and avenues
- Visit Casino
- Visit Flower Clock
- View Fonck Museum exterior
Optional Activities
- Visit La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's house-museum (entrance fee not included)
- Visit Quinta Vergara
Landmarks La Sebastiana Fonck Museum Flower Clock - Day 5
Santiago to Puerto Natales
You'll get a transfer from your Santiago hotel to the airport for your flight to Puerto Natales. When you arrive, you'll be transferred to your hotel where you can settle in and have free time to relax.
- Day 6
Torres del Paine National Park - Base Torres Trek
Your day starts early with a 7:00 a.m. bus departure to Torres del Paine National Park. You'll arrive at Laguna Amarga to register with CONAF, then transfer to the Welcome Center and check in at Torre Central refuge or your campsite. The hike takes you through Ascencio Valley surrounded by forests, then up the challenging climb over giant rock fields to reach Base Torres at 900 meters. You'll see the three granite peaks reflected in turquoise glacial lakes, enjoy a box lunch, then head back to Torre Central for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Bus transfer to Torres del Paine National Park
- Registration at CONAF Laguna Amarga
- Transfer to Welcome Center
- Hike through Ascencio Valley
- Trek to Base Torres viewpoint
- Box lunch
- Dinner at refuge
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park Base Torres - Day 7
Torres del Paine National Park - Cuernos Trek
After breakfast, you'll pick up a box lunch and trek deep into Torres del Paine, following trails beside clear streams with views of hanging glaciers from Mount Almirante Nieto (2,670 meters). You'll walk alongside the turquoise waters of Lake Nordenskjöld, where you might spot Andean condors overhead. The trail continues to Refugio Los Cuernos or Francés Dome, where you'll spend the night in pristine wilderness.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek with crystal-clear streams
- Views of hanging glaciers from Mount Almirante Nieto
- Walk along Lake Nordenskjöld
- Box lunch
- Overnight at Refugio Los Cuernos or Francés Dome
Landmarks Mount Almirante Nieto Lake Nordenskjöld - Day 8
Torres del Paine National Park - Francés Valley Trek
You'll start early with breakfast and grab a box lunch for a full day of hiking. After about 2 hours, you'll pass the Francés campsite and enter Francés Valley. You'll leave your backpack with park rangers at Italiano campsite and climb through forests and past huge rocks to the Francés viewpoint, which offers views of Los Cuernos, turquoise glacial lagoons, and hanging glaciers on Paine Grande (3,050 meters). You might hear glacier sounds or see avalanches. After lunch and rest, you'll head back to Italiano campsite and then trek roughly 2.5 hours of mostly flat terrain to Paine Grande refuge for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Francés Valley
- Ascent to Francés viewpoint
- Box lunch
- Trek to Paine Grande refuge
- Dinner at refuge
Landmarks Francés Valley Paine Grande - Day 9
Torres del Paine National Park - Grey Glacier Trek
Starting with breakfast, you'll pick up a box lunch and trek through a winding valley to Los Patos Lagoon. You'll see panoramic views of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and floating icebergs on Lake Grey. After passing a sometimes windy viewpoint, you'll descend through mountain forest to Refugio Grey. A short 10 minute walk brings you to Grey Glacier viewpoint for close-up views of the blue ice mass. Dinner is served at the refuge between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner (Dinner served between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.)
Included Activities
- Trek to Los Patos Lagoon
- Views of Southern Patagonian Ice Field
- Walk to Grey Glacier viewpoint
- Box lunch
- Overnight at Refugio Grey
- Dinner at refuge
Optional Activities
- Visit hanging bridges (approximately 3-4 hours round trip) for the most impressive glacier vantage point with views of ice chunks breaking away into Lake Grey
Landmarks Los Patos Lagoon Lake Grey Grey Glacier - Day 10
Torres del Paine National Park - Puerto Natales
If you haven't visited the hanging bridges yet, spend the morning taking in the views of Grey Glacier and photographing the ice mass and surrounding landscape. You'll return along the same trail toward Paine Grande and board the 6:35 p.m. catamaran across the lake to Pudeto. At 7:15 p.m., you'll catch the bus back to Puerto Natales, arriving around 9:30 p.m. for an overnight stay.
Included Activities
- Optional morning Grey Glacier viewing
- Trek back to Paine Grande
- Catamaran crossing to Pudeto
- Bus transfer to Puerto Natales
- Day 11
Puerto Natales to Santiago
You'll get a transfer to the airport for your flight back to Santiago. Once you arrive, you'll get a reception and transfer to your hotel. You'll have free time to explore the city at your own pace.
- Day 12
Santiago
This is your final morning in Santiago with free time before your departure. You'll get a transfer to Santiago Airport for your outbound flight.
- End point
- Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile (Airport)
