Recommended: Aug - Mar, Best Months: Nov - Jan
This action-packed trip will take you to experience three different regions of Chile, an amazingly beautiful country filled with friendly people and European influences. You will hike the in the world-famous Chilean Patagonia, explore the crystal clear waters of the Lake District, and sample the culinary and cultural delights of Santiago. This trip is perfect for active and moderately active people.
Private groups will have an opportunity to customize our trip to suit their needs, whether it’s wine touring, horseback riding, rock climbing, or tracking an eclipse.
THE LAKE DISTRICT
Upon arrival in Santiago you’ll collect your bags, clear customs and immigration, and immediately head for the domestic terminal and your flight to the Lake District. This lush area is ringed by volcanoes and dotted by lakes.
The next few days will be filled with hiking and rafting, and the evenings will be spent in cabins conveniently located to all the action. You’ll have an opportunity to learn about the indigenous flora and fauna on interpretive walks that will get your legs ready for arrival in Torres del Paine.
The rafting is Class III and a great way to spend some time splashing in the Chilean waterways. An alternative is horseback riding up the Calbuco Volcano – a wonderful way to spend the day!
PATAGONIA
From here you’ll jump on another plane and head to the Magellan Straight and the Chilean side of Patagonia. You will be met by your guide for the Park and assisted with your luggage before setting off. Enroute you will visit a penguin sanctuary and surely get a sampling of the winds common to the “Roaring 40s” (for those checking off their “furthest points” Punta Arenas is approximately 53° 10’ south). The small town of Puerto Natales will be your home for the night. Surprisingly there is a casino and pizza place in this small town mostly populated by tourists. Enroute to the Park you’ll visit the Balmaceda y Serrano glaciers, where you’ll go trekking and enjoy lunch outdoors. In the afternoon you’ll navigate the Serrano River in a “zodiac” boat to Torres del Paine National Park.
unchallenged around the base of the southern hemisphere.
You may even spot condors with their enormous wingspan circling above as they eye fox, hares and guanacos – the Park’s native fauna – below. For those on our tour during the season of the southern summer solstice, the sun will be setting quite late in the evening and will rise at a respectably early hour, allowing you almost 18 hours of daylight for your activities.
On our way into the Park you’ll take a boat to Grey Glacier where you’ll spend the afternoon hiking and climbing on the glacier. This will be your first night in a refugio. These are rustic cabins that offer hot meals, indoor plumbing (just in case you were wondering), and dorm style sleeping accommodations. They are a great place to gather with other world travellers after a day’s hike. As we near the end of our trip, you’ll exit the Park and transfer back to Punta Arenas for a very cool boat tour before ending the day back in this interesting port town at the base of the world.
SANTIAGO
It is now near the end of your trip and time to fly back north to Santiago. You’ll be doing some touring as a group, with lots of fun things on the agenda, but you’ll also have a time for exploring this lively city on your own. Visit the city markets and neighborhoods, dine in the local restaurants, or walk around the historical sites and museums. For those who want to extend their trip, we can pre-arrange a private car and driver for a mountain or ocean day trip (both are quite fun!).
Included with the trip:
It is now near the end of your trip and time to fly back north to Santiago. You’ll be doing some touring as a group, with lots of fun things on the agenda, but you’ll also have a time for exploring this lively city on your own. Visit the city markets and neighborhoods, dine in the local restaurants, or walk around the historical sites and museums. For those who want to extend their trip, we can pre-arrange a private car and driver for a mountain or ocean day trip (both are quite fun!).
Included with the trip:
- Transport, boat trips and excursions according to programme
- Domestic air (Santiago – Lake District – Patagonia – Santiago)
- Meals during the excursions
- Specialized English-speaking guides
- 2 nights accommodation (hotel) with breakfast in Santiago
- 1 night accommodation (hotel), with breakfast in Puerto Natales
- 1 night accommodation in Lago Grey with breakfast in
Torres del Paine National Park
- 1 night accommodation (hotel) with breakfast in Punta Arenas
- 5 nights accommodation (refugio) in Torres del Paine National Park
- All meals during the trekking portion of your trip
- 3 nights accommodation (cabins) with breakfast in Puerto Varas
Entrance ticket to Torres del Paine National Park
- Domestic air (Santiago – Lake District – Patagonia – Santiago)
- Meals during the excursions
- Specialized English-speaking guides
- 2 nights accommodation (hotel) with breakfast in Santiago
- 1 night accommodation (hotel), with breakfast in Puerto Natales
- 1 night accommodation in Lago Grey with breakfast in
Torres del Paine National Park
- 1 night accommodation (hotel) with breakfast in Punta Arenas
- 5 nights accommodation (refugio) in Torres del Paine National Park
- All meals during the trekking portion of your trip
- 3 nights accommodation (cabins) with breakfast in Puerto Varas
Entrance ticket to Torres del Paine National Park
For more info contact: Lisa at 630.915.5618 or via email at lisa@adventure-travelers.com
Notes:
This trip will be most enjoyable if you are in reasonably good physical condition. However, the hikes are all “day hikes” and can be taken at a fairly leisurely pace.
All travelers will be required to have proof of appropriate travel insurance. Please visit our website if you are looking for more information on travel insurance. It is located on the Forms page
.
Registration is not considered valid until receipt of at least 50% of trip / event price and completed & signed ATS forms. Cancellation / Payment Policy / Waiver must be completed In Full and Signed in both locations. Insurance Note must be initialed in all places as indicated. ATS reserves the right to refuse participation to any individual or group of individuals as deemed appropriate. Dates and prices subject to change. We strongly recommend appropriate insurance for ALL ATS trips and events.
This trip does NOT include international flights. We will be happy to arrange your international flights for your or your group.
Notes:
This trip will be most enjoyable if you are in reasonably good physical condition. However, the hikes are all “day hikes” and can be taken at a fairly leisurely pace.
All travelers will be required to have proof of appropriate travel insurance. Please visit our website if you are looking for more information on travel insurance. It is located on the Forms page
.
Registration is not considered valid until receipt of at least 50% of trip / event price and completed & signed ATS forms. Cancellation / Payment Policy / Waiver must be completed In Full and Signed in both locations. Insurance Note must be initialed in all places as indicated. ATS reserves the right to refuse participation to any individual or group of individuals as deemed appropriate. Dates and prices subject to change. We strongly recommend appropriate insurance for ALL ATS trips and events.
This trip does NOT include international flights. We will be happy to arrange your international flights for your or your group.
