You will be met at the airport by a member of our staff in Santiago and transferred to your central hotel. On your city tour this afternoon (or on the last day of the trip, depending on arrival times), you can appreciate the history, culture, and architecture of this cosmopolitan city.

The tour begins with you being picked up from the hotel to discover Santiago, a cosmopolitan city which has become one of South America’s most modern hubs. Described by the international media as a surprising destination, Santiago stands out for being a cosmopolitan and modern city that perfectly combines its traditions with a modern outlook. The tour is absolutely flexible but will take you to visit the heart of the city and its emblematic sites such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Santiago’s Central Postal Office and its Municipality. We will also visit the Moneda Palace, which is the government’s headquarters as well as the traditional neighborhoods of the historic city center.

Valparaíso is one of the main ports of Chile proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003. We will walk through its beautiful streets and contemplate from its balconies the wonderful bay and hills full of colors, which have inspired famous painters, architects, draftsmen, musicians and poets. Optionally you can visit the Pablo Neruda House Museum La Sebastiana (extra cost). We will visit the Sotomayor Square, meet the monument to Iquique Heroes and visit the port. Then continue to Viña del Mar, also known as “Ciudad Jardín” (Garden City) stands out for the beauty of its palaces, the famous flower clock and its extensive coast with 8 kilometers of beaches, walks and rockeries.

Fly from Santiago to Punta Arenas, one of the world’s southernmost cities, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, conveniently located a very short stroll just a couple of blocks from the heart of downtown and its many shops and restaurants.

In the afternoon, discover the special charm of this extreme city, which was shaped by the Strait of Magellan with the contribution of various cultures leaving a valuable historical and cultural legacy with traditions that endure to this day. Its population descends mainly of Croatian, Spanish, Italian, German, English immigrants and families from Chiloé Island (south of Chile). Our tour begins with a visit to Cerro Mirador, where we can get a panoramic view of the city and the Strait of Magellan. Along with it, we will visit main streets and avenues, along with various monuments, as well as having the possibility of visiting the Nao Victoria Museum. The tour concludes in the Muñoz Gamero main square.

Early in the morning we start with this unparalleled adventure, after checking in at our office, we head to Laredo Bay to board speedboats, we navigate 45 minutes to Magdalena Island, where we stay for 1 hour with our guide to know the natural habitat of the Magellanic Penguins in the largest colony of South America. We continue our journey to Isla Marta to see sea lions, imperial cormorants and hundreds of southern gulls. Then we return to the pier and to Punta Arenas. Depending on our luck we will be able to see Austral Dolphins and Toninas Overa.

Then the rest of the afternoon is free for exploring in and around Punta Arenas, on your own.  Head back to your hotel to rest up for traveling to Torres del Paine National Park and your trekking adventure.

After an early breakfast, set out on a five-hour drive (~216 miles) to the famous Torres del Paine National Park. Along the way, you will stop in Puerto Natales to see the town and enjoy lunch. You may leave any unnecessary luggage in our local office. In the southern hemisphere’s summer, the sun sets around 11:00 pm, giving you plenty of light to admire the landscape and the craggy mountains as you enter Torres del Paine National Park. You will be treated to a wonderful dinner upon arrival, then you’ll spend the night at EcoCamp Patagonia nestled in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park with a prime view of the majestic Paine Towers.

EcoCamp Patagonia is a type of luxury camp similar in concept to the famous African lodges. It is an environmentally friendly camp, especially important in a national park with the characteristics of Torres del Paine. It was designed with comfort in mind, yet stresses the importance of interfering as little as possible with the natural surroundings. You will sleep in big, comfortable two-meter-high domed tents that have wooden floors and are resistant to the strongest winds, rain, and even Patagonian snow. They are each equipped with 2-3 single beds, sheets, blankets, and down comforters. The EcoCamp has a large dome communal tent equipped with a living area, a dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen run by a chef. The EcoCamp also includes a bathroom\module/cabin with composting toilets, showers, and solar-heated hot water.

Early this morning, you’ll board the vehicle back to Punta Arenas and arrive at the airport with plenty of time to catch the evening flight back to Santiago. Here, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

At the appropriate time, transfer to Santiago airport for your international flight home.