Chile Essentials 2027

Welcome to Chile! Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Surrounded by the Andes Mountains, Santiago combines historical landmarks, modern architecture, and lively neighbourhoods. As Chile’s capital, it offers an excellent introduction to the country’s culture, history and daily life.

Later, enjoy a half-day city tour of Santiago. Discover the city’s historic centre, including Plaza de Armas, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Santa Lucia Hill. Continue through the colourful Bellavista district before heading to San Cristobal Hill for sweeping views across the city and the Andes. The tour also passes through Santiago’s modern residential and commercial districts before returning to your hotel.

After having your delicious breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Montt.

Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin the journey to Puerto Varas, one of Southern Chile’s most beautiful lakeside towns. Overlooking Lake Llanquihue, Puerto Varas is known for its German heritage, colourful gardens, and impressive views of the snow-capped Osorno Volcano. En route, enjoy a short sightseeing tour of Puerto Montt, the gateway to Chilean Patagonia. Visit Plaza de Armas, see the city’s historic cathedral, and stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Reloncavi Sound. You’ll also have time to explore the lively Angelmo Market, where local fishermen sell fresh seafood alongside regional handicrafts and traditional products. Continue to Puerto Varas and check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, set out on a full day excursion through some of the most scenic landscapes in Chile's Lake District. Begin with a visit to the Petrohue Waterfalls, where glacial water flows through volcanic rock formations within Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. Continue to Todos los Santos Lake and board a boat for a scenic cruise across its emerald-green waters, surrounded by the views of the Osorno, Puntiagudo, and Tronador volcanoes.

Arrive in Peulla, a small village nestled deep within the Andes and known for its peaceful natural setting. Here, you will have free time to explore or join activities such as horse riding, canopy tours and 4x4 excursions. Later, return to Puerto Varas for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure. You may wish to spend time exploring the lakeside town, strolling along the waterfront, or simply relaxing while taking in the views of Lake Llanquihue and the surrounding volcanoes.

Alternatively, a section of optional excursions is available. You could visit the island of Chiloe to discover its colourful stilt houses, traditional markets and UNESCO-listed churches, travel to the slopes of the Osorno Volcano for panoramic views across the Lake District, or explore the charming town of Frutillar, known for its German heritage, flower-filled gardens and picturesque lakeside setting.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Punta Arenas, the gateway to Chilean Patagonia.

Situated on the shores of the Strait of Magellan, Punta Arenas has long been an important maritime hub connecting South America with some of the world’s most remote regions. The city’s history reflects the influence of European settlers, whose legacy can still be seen in its grand mansions, historic buildings, and lively central squares. On clear days, views stretch across the strait towards the distant landscapes of Tierra del Fuego.

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or begin exploring the city at your own pace.

After having your hearty breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your half-day city tour of Punta Arenas. The city has gained popularity for being one of the most important port cities in the New World for its strategically favourable location. Its prosperous past can still be seen in the elegant buildings and historic landmarks that line the city centre.

During your tour, learn about the Avenida Independencia. Stop at Cerro La Cruz viewpoint for panoramic views across the city and the Strait of Magellan, and spend time at Plaza Munoz Gamero, the historic heart of Punta Arenas.

Later, transfer to the bus station and board a shared public bus to Puerto Natales. The journey passes through the vast Patagonian steppe, where open grasslands, distant mountains and traditional sheep estancias define the landscape.

Upon arrival in Puerto Natales, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Set on the shores of Ultima Esperanza Sound, the town serves as the main gateway to Torres del Paine National Park and the spectacular natural landscapes of Chilean Patagonia.

After enjoying your hearty breakfast at the hotel, set out on a full-day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park, one of South America’s most celebrated natural landscapes. Located around 150 km from Puerto Natales, the park is renowned for its dramatic scenery, where turquoise lakes, glaciers, waterfalls, forests and rugged granite peaks create an unforgettable backdrop. As you explore the park, you’ll encounter some of its most iconic viewpoints and natural attractions, including the Milodon Cave and the impressive Salto Grande Waterfall. Along the way, keep an eye out for local wildlife such as guanacos, rheas and condors, which are often spotted throughout the reserve. In the late afternoon, return to Puerto Natales for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure in Puerto Natales. You may wish to explore the waterfront, browse local shops and cafes, or simply take in the scenery of Chilean Patagonia at a relaxed pace.

Alternatively, an optional excursion is available to the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers, where a scenic boat journey through Ultima Esperanza Sound offers the chance to experience fjords, mountains, native forests and some of Patagonia’s most impressive glacial landscapes.

After breakfast, transfer to the bus station for your onward journey to Punta Arenas Airport, where you will board your included flight to Santiago. As you leave Patagonia behind, enjoy one final glimpse of the region's vast landscape before continuing north to Chile’s vibrant capital.

Upon arrival in Santiago, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or enjoy some time at leisure in the city.

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy some free time before your transfer to Santiago Airport for your return flight home.

As your Chile journey comes to an end, take with you memories of vibrant cities, spectacular lakes, dramatic Patagonian landscapes, and some of the country’s most remarkable natural wonders. Safe travels and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.