Private Tour Highlights
- Choosing from an array of optional activities that accentuate the beauty of Torres del Paine.
- Seeking out a selection of Santiago’s most important buildings such as the historic Cathedral, City Council, and the National Museum.
- Hiking through the unrivaled Torres del Paine National Park, with its ancient forests and colorful, tranquil lakes.
- Sampling delicate, delicious and boutique wines during a tour of the Casablanca Valley.
- Reveling in the company of Sea Lions, Pelicans and other native Sea Birds around Chiloe Island.
- Soaking up the icy green waters of picturesque Esmeralda Lake.
Tour Overview
Experience the Chilean Patagonia encompassed from North to South! The towering granite “cuernos”, or horns as they are called in Torres del Paine National Park, are perhaps the most recognized image of Chile. These enormous glaciers mark the northern boundary of the park. Puerto Varas, also known as the City of the Roses, is a sleepy town located in the heart of Chile’s Lake District. Here you will surround yourself in the beautiful countryside consisting of large lakes and high mountains. Yampu travelers will also spend two days exploring the fascinating and modern city of Santiago, one of South America’s most sophisticated metropolitan regions.
This trip can be customized to fit your individual travel dates and any specific requests you may have. Your travel consultant will prepare a customized itinerary for you. In Torres del Paine all the hotels are all inclusive accommodations.
Inclusions
By traveling to Patagonian Chile with Yampu Tours, you will be making the choice to travel responsibly. Working with Reforest Patagonia, Yampu Tours will donate one tree for every client booked to the Chilean Patagonia, towards the reforestation efforts in Torres del Paine. Reforest Patagonia is a non-profit, public-private alliance with a single objective: to recover one of the world’s most important ecosystems.
Package Price: From £$ 9030
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Flight to Santiago
Overnight International Flight to Santiago.
Overnight International Flight to Santiago.
Santiago
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Upon arrival to Santiago, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
This afternoon, enjoy a private city tour of Santiago. The tour starts from the Funicular de Santiago (Gondola), which provides a stunning and panoramic view over the city from the top of San Cristobal Hill. Then travel to the heart of the city and Plaza de Armas the spot from where the city has grown throughout the centuries. Each Latin city has a plaza de Armas as when cities were founded the center was also where the armory and military base was established - hence the name Plaza de Armas (Plaza of Arms).
Visit some of the more important buildings such as the Cathedral, the City Council, the Central Post Office and the National Historical Museum. Continue to the Presidential Palace "La Moneda"; the current seat of the government. Wander the streets that were once elegant at the beginning of the 19th century and now are a commercial center. Also visit some the original colonial neighborhoods such as Concha y Toro Square. Characterized by its cobbled streets and old mansions that reflect the elegance and richness of the early twentieth century the neighborhood grew to prominence between 1870 and 1876 with the influx of wealth as a result of mining and the discovery of Silver. Many Chileans achieved great wealth, including Enrique Concha y Toro founder of the famed winery. Return to the hotel for the evening.
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Private Full Day Vina del Mar - Valparaiso & Casablanca Valley with Lunch
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This morning, depart from your hotel in Santiago around 11:00am, driving along the picturesque Chilean countryside towards one of Chile's most important wine areas, the Casablanca Valley, producing some of South America's finest white wines.
First you will visit Casas del Bosque, located 70 km from Santiago and only 30 km from Valparaiso, with 235 hectares vineyard dedicated exclusively to the production of cold climate varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Syrah. In 2013, in London, this vineyard was chosen in the International Wines & Spirits Competition as Chilean Wine Producer of the Year. Take a full tour of the premises before lunch (included) at the Tanino's restaurant, supervised by Chef Alvaro Larraguibel and enologist Alvaro Larraguibel, who have worked jointly to achieve the perfect pairing between gastronomy and wines.
After lunch, proceed 30km southeast by a beautiful tree-lined highway up to Valparaiso, the principal port of Chile, declared Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, and built on hills on the coast of a hectic bay. The true attraction of Valparaiso are the hills that divide the city in two levels with its characteristic and colorful buildings hanging from the hills and cliffs in an impressive layout of streets, side streets and alleys. The use of elevators to join the two levels of the city is a tradition to enjoy full panoramic views of the port. After your visit, continue on towards Vina del Mar, overlooking the restless blue Pacific.
Vina del Mar is also known as the "Garden City", due to its beautiful parks, original suburban architectural style, busy beaches and coastal avenues dotted with modern buildings, premium hotels, casino and gourmet restaurants. This panoramic tour includes the Plaza Vergara main square, Libertad bridge, Marga creek, Libertad Avenue, shaded by huge maple trees, Fonck Archaeological museum, and an exciting collection of Easter Island objects, continuing by a coastal road past Las Salinas towards upmarket Renaca and Concon beaches. Returning to Vina, view the Municipal gambling casino, Peru Avenue promenade, famed Quinta Vergara, and upscale Sporting Club before returning to Santiago.
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Santiago - Punta Arenas - Torres del Paine
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At the appropriate time, you will be met at the hotel and transferred to the airport for the domestic flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your selected accommodation in Torres del Paine.
In the evening meet with your naturalist guide to find the best way to provide unforgettable day trips, according to your needs and adjusting them to the unexpected weather if needs be, a characteristic of Patagonia. Our many excursions, of varying length and difficulty, will lead you to discover Patagonia's main attractions and landscapes: ancient forests, lakes of different and intense colors, rivers, mountains and glaciers, either within the Torres Del Paine National Park or in exclusive excursions to areas near the selected accommodation.
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Torres del Paine National Park
Today will be your first full day exploring the park. With your local guide, choose from an array of optional activities that accentuate the beauty of Torres del Paine. From hiking the nearby trails to wildlife viewing, there are endless ways to be amazed by the extraordinary Patagonian landscape.
Today will be your first full day exploring the park. With your local guide, choose from an array of optional activities that accentuate the beauty of Torres del Paine. From hiking the nearby trails to wildlife viewing, there are endless ways to be amazed by the extraordinary Patagonian landscape.
Torres del Paine National Park
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Today you will visit a different area of Torres del Paine National Park, or you may enjoy one of the many onsite activities available. Torres del Paine National Park has many distinct ecosystems. Each contains widely different landscapes, which sustain diverse flora and fauna, some found nowhere else on earth. Some of the park's main attractions are viewing the Towers rising towards the sky like three perfect granite arrows; and one of the most beautiful destinations within the park, Grey Glacier. The name comes from the color of the water and icebergs, which are mixed with various tonalities of blue. Next, enjoy dinner and wine at the hotel. ...read less
Torres del Paine National Park
For those who like to explore what is practically uncharted land, explorers can admire the Paine massif from numerous yet all equally breathtaking vantage points. Observe the area's incredible biodiversity while being immersed in many different ecosystems. If you are looking for more relaxing activities, ask one of the properties' local experts what they recommend for the day, or choose to unwind in the comfort of your accommodation before your next day's departure.
For those who like to explore what is practically uncharted land, explorers can admire the Paine massif from numerous yet all equally breathtaking vantage points. Observe the area's incredible biodiversity while being immersed in many different ecosystems. If you are looking for more relaxing activities, ask one of the properties' local experts what they recommend for the day, or choose to unwind in the comfort of your accommodation before your next day's departure.
Torres del Paine - Punta Arenas - Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport in Punta Arenas for your flight back to Puerto Montt.
Upon arrival to Puerto Montt, you will be met at the airport and transferred to Puerto Varas hotel.
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport in Punta Arenas for your flight back to Puerto Montt.
Upon arrival to Puerto Montt, you will be met at the airport and transferred to Puerto Varas hotel.
Private Full Day Visit to Ancud & Lunch in Chiloe Island
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Begin the tour towards Pargua and board a ferry to sail through the Chacao Channel, separating the continent from Chiloe Island. During the navigation encounter sea wolves, pelicans and autochthon sea birds of the area. The ferry berths at Chacao pier where there are houses built with Alerce wood, and churches that are National Heritage Sites. Visit Caulin beach, famous for oysters and a rich marine fauna until finally reaching Ancud City.
In this city is the San Antonio Fort, a historical place located in the highest part of the city. Built towards the end of the XVIII Century, the fort is part of one of the last Spanish fortifications in the country along with the local museum, the main square and the Central Market, which offers many gastronomic options of the island.
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Full-day boat excursion to Peulla
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Depart from Puerto Montt heading towards Puerto Varas, also known as the City of Roses. The bus stops here to collect more passengers. Continue along the southern shore of Lake Llanquihue with wonderful views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes. Enter the Petrohue national park where there is a stop to visit the Petrohue waterfalls where the icy green waters from the Esmeralda lake flow over a lip of volcanic rock.
Continue on the All-Saint’s Lake, also known as Esmeralda Lake and the pier which is the departure point for the catamaran which travels to Peulla, a tiny hamlet on the other side of the lake. On the way enjoy views of the Osorno volcano, Mount Puntiagudo and Mount Tronador. The sailing takes almost two hours In Peulla there is enough time for lunch and a short walk, maybe to the nearby waterfalls or along the shores of the lake before returning by catamaran and bus to Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas. 11 hrs.
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Puerto Varas – Santiago – Home
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In the morning, visit the town of Puerto Varas, founded by German immigrants, also known as "The City of the Roses." Here, visit the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which was built in the Baroque Style in 1915, the Old Neighborhood, and the shore of the beautiful Llanquihue Lake.
Depending on the weather, one can see the Osorno Volcano and its melting ice. Afterwards, continue to the highest place in Puerto Montt city, where one will see the most beautiful view, the ocean and Tenglo Island. From there, go to the Main Square and the Cathedral to enjoy the German-influenced architecture of the houses, gardens, and buildings. Continue on to Angelmo, a city famous for its handcrafts, gift shops, and City Central Market.
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Puerto Varas, Chile
Torres del Paine, Chile
Santiago, Chile
Places You'll See
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Santiago
As the political and cultural center of Chile, Santiago has much to offer. Relax at one of the many jazz clubs scattered throughout the city, or go for a wine tasting at one of the local wineries. Take a guided city trek to learn about the Chilean culture and their traditional meals. Or visit the summit of Cerro Santa Lucia for beautiful views.
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Torres del Paine
Take a hike through Torres del Paine National Park, located in the southern tiers of the Andes. Catch a glimpse of Flamingos and Guanacos, as you trek one of the hiking circuits, or take a day tour by boat and get an up close look at the surrounding glaciers.
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Puerto Varas
On the shores of Lake Llanquihue sits the City of Roses, Puerto Varas. Known for its German influence and architecture, Puerto Varas has spectacular views of the area including of the surrounding lakes and volcanoes. While visiting, take a hike up the volcanoes and witness the picturesque Petrohue Waterfalls.
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