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Chile: Top to Toe
Operated by Wendy Wu
Tripcode: STT_AU
Overview
Destination:
Chile,
Duration:14 days
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Travel Period
November 2026 - October 2027
Travel the length of Chile, from the barren beauty of the Atacama and altiplano of the north, via the lakes and volcanoes of the Lake District, to the spectacular mountains and glaciers of Patagonia in the south.
Tour highlights:
- SANTIAGO, Experience the sophistication of Santiago and soak up the bohemian vibes
- MOON VALLEY, Discover Moon Valley, one of the driest spots on the planet
- VOLCAN OSORNO, Take a scenic hike through the plentiful nature around Volcan Osorno
- TORRES DEL PAINE, Wonder at the spectacular Patagonia and the breathtaking Torres del Paine National Park
Tour experiences:
- Marvel at the UNESCO site Torres Del Paine, Spend time in UNESCO World Heritage site of Torres Del Paine National Park where you can marvel at the electric blue coloured icebergs on Grey Lake and view the iconic peaks of the jagged granite towers from which the park takes its name.
- El Tatio Geyser Fields Picnic Breakfast, One of the Atacama's most evocative sights, travel across the spectacular altiplano at dawn and enjoy a picnic breakfast overlooking El Tatio Geyser fields at their most active as the sun rises.
- Patagonia Glacier Cruise, Cruise on the moody waters of Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope) Fjord, the perfect place from which to admire the majestic and rugged Patagonian landscapes, and visit the magnificent Mount Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers.
Places visited:
- Santiago (2N)
- Calama
- San Pedro De Atacama (3N)
- Puerto Montt
- Puerto Varas (2N)
- Punta Arenas
- Puerto Natales (3N)
- Santiago (1N)
Price notes:
- Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
- Customary tipping amount approximately US$170pp (AU$262pp) is paid locally in Chile.
- Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
- Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
- International flights and current taxes (excluded if a land only option is selected)
- All Meals (refer to itinerary)
- Domestic transportation
- Touring with guides and entrance fees
- 4-star accommodation
- Visa fees for Australian passport holders
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1: Fly To Santiago
Fly to Chile's sophisticated capital Santiago, arriving the same day. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to enjoy the delights of Santiago before your welcome dinner this evening.
Day 2: Discover Valparaíso
Travel 3 hours to the coast to visit the bohemian UNESCO port town of Valparaíso. Explore this colourful city where you will visit La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's eclectic home, before heading to the serene Casablanca Valley. At Casas del Bosque Winery, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and sample award-winning wines. Go on to savour a gourmet lunch amidst stunning vineyard views, before returning to Santiago.
Day 3: San Pedro De Atacama
Today you will fly to the northern city of Calama. From here you will drive to the desert oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama before enjoying a local lunch in Ayllu de Coyo. Discover some of San Pedro's famous landscapes on an exploration of the Moon Valley, one of the driest spots on the planet. With lonely volcanoes populating the horizon, enjoy the views and the silence as the afternoon sun turns the hues of the rock from orange to red to purple. This evening you'll be stargazing in Atacama – considered the best place in the world for viewing the night skies.
Day 4: Salar De Atacama
This morning, you'll explore the Salar de Atacama, the driest non-polar desert on earth. You'll travel through barren mountains, passing visually striking salt lakes as you make your way towards Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons. These lagoons sit on the high plains at the base of their two namesake volcanoes. The water here is astonishingly blue, whilst the salt deposits that surround it stand in brilliant contrast.
Day 5: El Tatio Geysers
Rise early to travel deeper into the Atacama to visit El Tatio. Set within a ring of volcanoes, there are about 80 lively geysers and fumaroles, which come to life at sunrise. This afternoon is at leisure to wander the quaint town of San Pedro.
Day 6: Puerto Varas
Transfer back to Calama and fly south to Puerto Montt, the gateway to Chile's
spectacular Lake District. Travel on to Puerto Varas, a charming town on Llanquihue Lake, overlooked by two snow-capped volcanoes.
Day 7: Osorno Volcano
Travel further around Llanquihue Lake to the village of Ensenada at the foot of Osorno Volcano, where you'll take an easy hike on the volcano's verdant slopes to reach the Osorno Ski Mountain Centre at 1,240 metres. Travel through Perez Rosales National Park to Petrohué Falls, where you can stroll along the boardwalks to admire the turquoise waters and lush greenery of the Petrohué River.
Day 8: Puerto Natales
Transfer to the airport and fly further south to Puerto Natales, the lively, picturesque town that is the gateway to the Torres del Paine. Enjoy a delicious lunch in these beautiful surroundings before checking in at your hotel.
Day 9: Glaciers Cruise
Set sail on the gloomily named Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope) Fjord, a body of
water that is set in a magnificent landscape. Cruise to the Mount Balmaceda Glacier, where as well as a tumbling wall of ice to admire, you'll spot cormorants and sea lions. Continue to the end of the fjord and take a short walk through native forest to the foot of the magnificent Serrano Glacier, part of the Southern Ice Field.
Day 10: Torres Del Paine National Park
Patagonia is a spectacular destination in general, but the jewel in the crown
is the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Torres del Paine National Park. Packed with waterfalls, lakes, glaciers and rugged peaks, the park's best-known view is of the jagged granite towers from which the park takes its name. Spend the day amongst this breathtaking example of resplendent nature, with visits to Salto Grande waterfall, Pehoe and Grey lakes, Milodón Cave and Grey Glacier.
Day 11: Santiago
Today you will transfer back to the airport and fly to Santiago. Enjoy a farewell dinner with the group in a local restaurant.
Days 12-14: Fly Santiago To Australia
Fly to Australia, arriving home two days later.
Days 12-14: Fly Santiago To Australia
Fly to Australia, arriving home two days later.
Dates
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Operator
Wendy Wu
Wendy Wu Tours is Australia's leading touring specialist, offering extraordinary tours throughout Asia, Latin America, Eurasia, the Middle East – and most recently, Australasia. Since Wendy sent her very first tour to China in 1994, we've grown from strength to strength and are proud of the multiple awards we've won throughout the years and the unique travel experiences we offer to an expanding range of destinations.
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