I suffer from motion sickness so the overnight bus would not be for me - is there an option to leave the tour and arrange for a flight transfer to rejoin the group in pucon?

We can check with the local team to see if this can be arranged. Please note that there are no direct commercial flights from Santiago to Pucón itself. Flights from Santiago operate to Temuco's Araucanía Airport, which is the closest airport serving Pucón. From Temuco Airport, you would then continue to Pucón by private vehicle or shared transfer/bus.

Could you confirm if surfing or kitesurfing can be added as optional activities in suitable locations, or arranged during free time within the current itinerary?

Based on the current itinerary, surfing and kitesurfing are not listed as official optional activities offered through G Adventures. The tour includes free time in destinations such as Valparaíso, Pucón, and Bariloche, where travellers can choose from a variety of optional activities, including hiking, rafting, volcano trekking, thermal pools, and sightseeing excursions. For surfing, the best opportunity would likely be during the free time in the Valparaíso region, as Chile's central coast has several well-known surf beaches. However, participation would need to be arranged independently and would depend on available time, local conditions, and seasonal factors. Kitesurfing is not a commonly offered activity in the destinations included on this itinerary, and there may be limited opportunities that fit within the tour schedule. Independent arrangements may be possible, but we would recommend researching local operators closer to the travel date. As optional activities arranged independently are not part of the G Adventures programme, availability, safety standards, equipment, and transportation would need to be assessed directly with local providers.

Can you advise single supplement

My Own Room for the Thursday 12 March, 2026 departure is $949 AUD. Please note this is on request, so we would need to get confirmation of availability from our local office. You will receive your own single accommodation for all night stops, with the following exceptions: Night 3: Overnight bus, Nights 4-5: Pucón.

What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

The cancellation policy includes various deadlines for non-refundable deposits and fees depending on how close to the departure date the cancellation occurs. Specific percentages and conditions apply.

After the overnight bus journey arriving in Pucon on day 4, do we have access to the hotel straight away or do we need to wait until a check-in is available later in the day?

The hotel check in is around 2pm. Usually the group arrives and drop of their luggage at the hotel (in the hotel storage area), and either rest in the lobby then leave together for a meal, walk around etc.. The hotel will let everyone check in as soon as the rooms are ready, so could be before 2pm, like 12pm or 1pm.

What are the physical demands of the tour?

The physical rating for this tour is light, suitable for most fitness levels, but it includes multiple travel days and considerable walking.

What are the optional activities available during the tour, and how can they be booked?

Optional activities can be booked through your CEO (tour leader) during the tour. Most of these activities require cash payment at the destination.

What meals are included during the tour?

Details regarding the inclusion of meals vary depending on the specific tour schedule. Typically, most breakfasts are included along with some lunches and dinners.

What if we are 3 people and all want to stay in one room?

All rooms are twin share, we only request triples for when there is a minor travelling with their parents.

Is there a minimum number of travellers required for the tour to proceed?

Our trips are guaranteed to depart, and we do not have a minimum number of travellers required to proceed with the tour.

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Intro
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Day 1
Santiago
Santiago
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Nippon Santiago)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2
Santiago
Santiago
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Nippon Santiago)
Included Activities
- Santiago City Tour
- Museum of Memory visit
Optional Activities
- Bellavista Neighbourhood Visit (Free)
- Funicular up San Cristóbal Hill
Landmarks
San Cristóbal Hill
Day 3
Valparaíso - Santiago
Valparaíso - Santiago
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Hostal Mahuida)
Included Activities
- Santiago Region Winery Tour
Day 4
Pucón
Pucón
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Hostal Mahuida)
Optional Activities
- Whitewater Rafting Pucón (18,000-28,000 CLP per person)
- Guided Huerquehue Park Visit (38,000 CLP per person)
Landmarks
Huerquehue Park
Day 5
Pucón
Pucón
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Hostal Mahuida)
Optional Activities
- Volcan Villarica Hike (100,000 CLP per person)
- Soak in Natural Thermal Pools at Huife Alto (20,000 CLP per person)
Landmarks
Villarica Volcano
Huife Alto Thermal Pools
Day 6
Pucón to San Carlos de Bariloche
Pucón to San Carlos de Bariloche
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Chile - Argentina)
Optional Activities
- Puerto Blest and Cantaros Waterfall Navigation (90 USD per person)
Landmarks
Lake District
Seven Lakes District
Day 7
San Carlos de Bariloche
San Carlos de Bariloche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Barbecue at Gaucho Ranch)
Accommodation
Hotel (Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche)
Included Activities
- Bariloche Gaucho Experience
Optional Activities
- Horseback Riding Bariloche (1,200-1,800 ARS per person)
Day 8
San Carlos de Bariloche
San Carlos de Bariloche
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche)
Optional Activities
- Hiking (1,300 ARS per person)
- Bariloche Circuito Chico Tour (550 ARS per person)
- Mountain Biking (300 ARS per person)
- Horseback Riding Bariloche (1,200-1,800 ARS per person)
Landmarks
San Carlos de Bariloche
Day 9
San Carlos de Bariloche to Buenos Aires
San Carlos de Bariloche to Buenos Aires
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Carsson Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Buenos Aires Tango Show and Dinner
Day 10
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Buenos Aires Bike Tour
- La Boca and Isla Maciel: One History, Two Shores

Landmarks
San Cristóbal Hill

Landmarks
Huerquehue Park

Landmarks
Villarica Volcano
Huife Alto Thermal Pools

Landmarks
Lake District
Seven Lakes District

Landmarks
San Carlos de Bariloche

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Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Nippon Santiago
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Days 1, 2
Hostal Mahuida
Hostel
Days 3, 4, 5
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Carsson Hotel
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day 9

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4.5

Overall rating based on 16 Reviews

Itinerary
4.3
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4.4
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
3.9
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.7

Daisy5.0•June 2026
Experience the beauty of Chile and Argentina in 10 days.
Traveled in May 2026
Patricia2.0•March 2026
Hotels could be better
Traveled in March 2026
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Evan5.0•October 2022
This was a great way to experience the two amazing countries. A great mix of cities and rural environments made this...
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Hi There - Thanks for the positive feedback. So great to hear!
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Matthew5.0•October 2022
I had a fantastic time here visting Chile and Argentina. It was so cool to experience South America and our guide and...
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Hi there! Thanks for taking the time to send through your feedback. Our world deserves more you.
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Terry5.0•June 2022
This was a fun trip, made great by a wonderful group of six people to travel with and led by a CEO, Valentina, that...
This was a fun trip, made great by a wonderful group of six people to travel with and led by a CEO, Valentina, that was the best I've had in 23 trips. Valparaiso was vibrant and quirky, Pucon wild and adventurous, Bariloche breathtakingly beautiful and quaint and Buenos Aires historic and passionate. The succulent red wine, seafood, trout, beer and chocolate fueled the adventure. The day spent on the ranch on the back of a horse will not be forgotten.Show more
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Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
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Jacqueline5.0•November 2022
Our CEO Valentina went above and beyond in every aspect. She really made our trip. I highly recommend this great...
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Hi There - Thanks for the positive feedback. So great to hear!
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John5.0•June 2022
This was our first G Adventure trip, and it delivered what we expected. We were fortunate to have a great group of...
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Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
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Christine5.0•June 2022
One big adventure, the group got along really well from Day 1 and with Valentina as CEO we managed to pack a lot in,...
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KevinStoer1.0•March 2020
I have been on 15 tours already with different companies and I can truthfully say this one was the worst tour. The...
I have been on 15 tours already with different companies and I can truthfully say this one was the worst tour. The accommodations were below average. The first hotel had mold all over the room and when I told the CEO he did NOTHING.A tour provided by them was a museum in Santiago and the city tour guide and the CEO would not go with us and all information was in Spanish. (I do not read Spanish). We traveled public buses twice and one of those was for 12 hours. The buses were filthy! The CEO left the group the evening before the tour was finished,telling us he had to start another group. We had no one with our group the last 16 hours. Total waste of time and money.....Show more
Traveled in February 2019
Ayden4.0•July 2019
This was an excellent tour that well and truly exceeded my expectations. I was expecting quite a 'dull' trip overland...
This was an excellent tour that well and truly exceeded my expectations. I was expecting quite a 'dull' trip overland from Santiago de Chile to Buenos Aires, and I was delighted by how active it was, all the included activities and optional ones, and the enthusiasm of our guide. I will say I did not expect the region to be so cold, but I should have done more research there. All in all, I'd gladly do this journey again.Show more
Traveled in July 2019
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YES! And we will gladly have you back Ayden, our world deserves more you.
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Andrea
Asked on September 8th, 2026
I suffer from motion sickness so the overnight bus would not be for me - is there an option to leave the tour and arrange for a flight transfer to rejoin the group in pucon?
Flights / Transfers
- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2026
  We can check with the local team to see if this can be arranged.
  
  Please note that there are no direct commercial flights from Santiago to Pucón itself. Flights from Santiago operate to Temuco's Araucanía Airport, which is the closest airport serving Pucón. From Temuco Airport, you would then continue to Pucón by private vehicle or shared transfer/bus.
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William
Asked on June 23rd, 2026
Could you confirm if surfing or kitesurfing can be added as optional activities in suitable locations, or arranged during free time within the current itinerary?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2026
  Based on the current itinerary, surfing and kitesurfing are not listed as official optional activities offered through G Adventures. The tour includes free time in destinations such as Valparaíso, Pucón, and Bariloche, where travellers can choose from a variety of optional activities, including hiking, rafting, volcano trekking, thermal pools, and sightseeing excursions. For surfing, the best opportunity would likely be during the free time in the Valparaíso region, as Chile's central coast has several well-known surf beaches. However, participation would need to be arranged independently and would depend on available time, local conditions, and seasonal factors. Kitesurfing is not a commonly offered activity in the destinations included on this itinerary, and there may be limited opportunities that fit within the tour schedule. Independent arrangements may be possible, but we would recommend researching local operators closer to the travel date. As optional activities arranged independently are not part of the G Adventures programme, availability, safety standards, equipment, and transportation would need to be assessed directly with local providers.
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Jon
Asked on September 13th, 2025
Can you advise single supplement
Single supplement
- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2025
  My Own Room for the Thursday 12 March, 2026 departure is $949 AUD. Please note this is on request, so we would need to get confirmation of availability from our local office. You will receive your own single accommodation for all night stops, with the following exceptions: Night 3: Overnight bus, Nights 4-5: Pucón.
J
Joerg
Asked on March 22nd, 2025
What is the cancellation policy for this tour?
Payments
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  The cancellation policy includes various deadlines for non-refundable deposits and fees depending on how close to the departure date the cancellation occurs. Specific percentages and conditions apply.
T
Tamara
Asked on February 21st, 2025
After the overnight bus journey arriving in Pucon on day 4, do we have access to the hotel straight away or do we need to wait until a check-in is available later in the day?
Accommodation
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
  The hotel check in is around 2pm. Usually the group arrives and drop of their luggage at the hotel (in the hotel storage area), and either rest in the lobby then leave together for a meal, walk around etc.. The hotel will let everyone check in as soon as the rooms are ready, so could be before 2pm, like 12pm or 1pm.
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Luis Alberto
Asked on December 19th, 2024
What are the physical demands of the tour?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  The physical rating for this tour is light, suitable for most fitness levels, but it includes multiple travel days and considerable walking.
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Charo
Asked on November 4th, 2024
What are the optional activities available during the tour, and how can they be booked?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  Optional activities can be booked through your CEO (tour leader) during the tour. Most of these activities require cash payment at the destination.
M
Maximilien
Asked on October 18th, 2024
What meals are included during the tour?
Meals
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  Details regarding the inclusion of meals vary depending on the specific tour schedule. Typically, most breakfasts are included along with some lunches and dinners.
E
Erin
Asked on September 30th, 2024
What if we are 3 people and all want to stay in one room?
Accommodation
Group size
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  All rooms are twin share, we only request triples for when there is a minor travelling with their parents.
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  Erin
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  do we have to get two rooms and pay double to have a single person in the second room?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  Since you have an odd number of travellers in your party, let us know if you/someone would be happy sharing with another solo traveller of the same gender on the tour free of charge OR if you would prefer to add the "My Own Room" single supplement, we can do so for an additional 559 USD.
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Holly
Asked on July 29th, 2024
Is there a minimum number of travellers required for the tour to proceed?
Group size
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  Our trips are guaranteed to depart, and we do not have a minimum number of travellers required to proceed with the tour.

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