Overnight flight to Santiago.

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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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 blue restless 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, over the Marga creek, Libertad avenue, shaded by huge maple trees, Fonck Archaeological museum, with an interesting collection of Easter Island objects, continuing by a coastal road past Las Salinas towards up market Renaca and Concon beaches. Returning to Vina, view on the Municipal gambling casino, Peru Avenue promenade, famed Quinta Vergara and upscale Sporting Club, before returning to Santiago.
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At the appropriate time, you will be met at the hotel and transferred to the airport for the 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.

Please note that all activities are in group and arranged directly by the hotel. Specific itinerary will be confirmed upon arrival at the lodge.
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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 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

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.

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred back to Punta Arenas to begin boarding the Stella at 6pm. The captain and crew will give a welcome cocktail reception on board. Immediately afterward, the ship will set sail for the southernmost part of the earth. Through the mythical Strait of Magellan, travel to Southern Patagonia, including Tierra de Fuego. This is the beginning of a great adventure!

During the dawn's early light, our ship will continue navigating through Almirantazgo Inlet, until arriving near Marinelli Glacier in Ainsworth Bay. Here, we will enjoy a walk to discover a beaver dam in the midst of a marvelous Magellanic forest. On the beach, we will observe a colony of elephant seals. Continuing the voyage, we will reach Tucker's Islets.

Navigate the main part of the Beagle Channel to enter Pia Bay and disembark near the glacier of the same name. Take an excursion to a lookout point that is ideal for viewing the mountain range where the glacier originates, and its flow all the way to the sea. After this unforgettable experience, sail again along the northwest arm of the Beagle Channel through majestic Glacier Alley: Spain, Romanche, Germany, Italy, France and Holland glaciers.

We will sail through the Beagle and Murray channels to disembark in Wulaia Bay.

Originally the site of one of the region's largest Yamana aboriginal settlements, the bay was described by Charles Darwin and sketched by Captain FitzRoy in the 1830s during their voyages on the HMS Beagle. Passengers have a choice of three hikes (of increasing degrees of difficulty) that ascend the heavily wooden mountain behind the bay.

In the afternoon, we will disembark in Cape Horn National Park. Cape Horn, a sheer, almost 425-meter-high promontory, where the Atlantic and Pacific oceans merge, was discovered in 1616 by the Dutch commercial expedition organized by Isaac Le Maire. The Cape owes its name to the Port of Hoorn, the expedition's departure point. ...read less

Arrival in Ushuaia, the most important Argentine city in Tierra de Fuego, and the southernmost city in the world. We will disembark at 8 am. Reception at pier and transfer to the airport for your flight home.