Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Ciudad de Santiago)
Optional Activities
- Enjoy aerial views of the Andes and Santiago while descending into the city
- Check into hotel in Providencia district
- Take evening stroll near the hotel to acclimate
- Savor first authentic Chilean meal at a local restaurant
- Rest and prepare for upcoming city exploration
Landmarks Andes Mountains 
- Day 2
Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Ciudad de Santiago)
Optional Activities
- Ascend Cerro Santa Lucía early morning to beat crowds and enjoy views
- Visit historic Plaza de Armas, central meeting point for locals and cultural events
- Take cable car to Cerro San Cristóbal for dramatic outlook over the city
- Experience 360-degree views from Sky Costanera, the highest building in Latin America
- Stroll through Mall Costanera Center for modern South American city life
Landmarks Cerro Santa Lucía Plaza de Armas Cerro San Cristóbal Sky Costanera Mall Costanera Center 
- Day 3
Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Ciudad de Santiago)
Optional Activities
- Visit Museum of Memory and Human Rights for insight into Chile's history
- Relax in beautiful Quinta Normal Park, oldest park in the city with over 4,200 trees
- Admire striking wall murals and vibrant street art around Plaza Yungay
- Wander through bohemian José Victorino Lastarria neighborhood with unique architecture
- Shop for handmade treasures and local crafts at lively Mercado de Lastarria
Landmarks Museum of Memory and Human Rights Quinta Normal Park Plaza Yungay José Victorino Lastarria Mercado de Lastarria - Day 4
Santiago to Valparaíso
Santiago to Valparaíso- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Ciudad de Santiago)
Optional Activities
- Ride historic El Peral funicular for iconic journey up the hills
- Marvel at extensive street art and murals decorating stairs and houses of Cerro Alegre
- Take in panoramic views of harbor and city from Paseo Yugoslavo
- Tour elegant home of famous poet Pablo Neruda, now a museum with ocean views
- Visit former prison turned cultural hub for art galleries and local artisan markets
Landmarks Valparaíso El Peral Funicular Cerro Alegre Paseo Yugoslavo Pablo Neruda House 
- Day 5
Valparaíso to Viña del Mar
Valparaíso to Viña del Mar- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Ciudad de Santiago)
Optional Activities
- Snap photo in front of famous Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores) with massive hands
- Relax on sandy shores and watch waves of the Pacific Ocean
- Visit historic Wulff Castle and admire unique architecture overlooking water
- Enjoy fresh seafood lunch at restaurant with spectacular ocean views
- Unwind on beach and embrace relaxing coastal atmosphere
Landmarks Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores) Wulff Castle 
- Day 6
Santiago to Calama
Santiago to Calama- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pat'ta Hoiri)
Optional Activities
- Pick up rental car at Calama Airport and start drive to San Pedro de Atacama
- Arrive in San Pedro de Atacama and explore quaint village of traditional adobe houses
- Take time to acclimatize at 2,500 meters altitude before high-altitude excursions
- Enjoy quiet evening in village to prepare for desert adventures
- Taste local Andean cuisine at cozy restaurant in town center
Landmarks San Pedro de Atacama Calama 
- Day 7
San Pedro de Atacama - Moon Valley
San Pedro de Atacama - Moon Valley- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pat'ta Hoiri)
Optional Activities
- Explore crater-like terrain of Valle de la Luna in morning light
- Hike through dramatic Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Gorge) in Catarpe Valley
- Admire unique geological formations and salty crusts that characterize the valley
- Enjoy panoramic view of Andes mountains from high desert lookout
- Return to valley at night for unparalleled view of starlit sky
Landmarks Valle de la Luna Garganta del Diablo Catarpe Valley 
- Day 8
San Pedro de Atacama - Salt Lagoons
San Pedro de Atacama - Salt Lagoons- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pat'ta Hoiri)
Optional Activities
- Experience surreal feeling of floating effortlessly in Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache
- Enjoy refreshing salt bath in warm waters of the lagoons
- Keep eye out for majestic flamingos roaming salt flats nearby
- Take walk between different lagoons to capture stunning white landscape
- Relax and soak in sun while surrounded by vast salt desert
Landmarks Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache - Day 9
San Pedro de Atacama - Highland Lagoons
San Pedro de Atacama - Highland Lagoons- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pat'ta Hoiri)
Optional Activities
- Spot native wildlife such as vicuñas, alpacas, and llamas on the drive up
- Marvel at reflection of nearly 6,000-meter-high Miscanti Volcano in the water
- Walk across wooden bridges connecting Miscanti and Miniques lagoons
- Enjoy striking contrast between intense blue water and red desert earth
- Take incredible photos of flamingos that call these highland lagoons home
Landmarks Miscanti Volcano Miscanti Lagoon Miniques Lagoon - Day 10
San Pedro de Atacama - El Tatio Geysers
San Pedro de Atacama - El Tatio Geysers- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pat'ta Hoiri)
Optional Activities
- Witness sunrise at El Tatio as geysers erupt in crisp morning air
- Warm up with soak in natural thermal pools under open sky
- Explore surreal, steamy landscape as sun begins to illuminate mountains
- Stop by Rainbow Valley (Valle del Arcoiris) to see multicolored rock formations
- Enjoy dramatic change in temperature from freezing dawn to sunny afternoon
Landmarks El Tatio Geysers Valle del Arcoiris - Day 11
San Pedro de Atacama - Salar de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama - Salar de Atacama- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pat'ta Hoiri)
Optional Activities
- Walk among giant, crystallized salt blocks of Salar de Atacama
- Visit circular Ojos del Salar, two deep freshwater pools in middle of salt crust
- Admire reflection of surrounding volcanoes in waters of Laguna Tebinquinche
- Look for flamingos and other migratory birds in protected areas of salt flat
- Experience stunning contrast between white salt desert and blue sky
Landmarks Salar de Atacama Ojos del Salar Laguna Tebinquinche - Day 12
Calama to Santiago
Calama to Santiago- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Ciudad de Santiago)
Optional Activities
- Return rental car at Calama airport with time to spare before flight
- Enjoy flight back, watching changing terrain from desert to central valley
- Arrive in Santiago and settle back into city accommodation
- Spend final evening exploring new neighborhood or revisiting favorite spot
- Treat yourself to celebratory final Chilean dinner in capital
Landmarks Calama Santiago de Chile - Day 13
Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Enjoy leisurely final breakfast in Santiago
- Pick up last-minute Chilean souvenirs for friends and family
- Take relaxing final walk through city streets
- Arrive at airport 2-3 hours before scheduled departure
- Board flight with heart full of impressions from adventure
Landmarks Santiago de Chile
