Discover the Magic of Chile 12D/11N

When you arrive in Santiago, our staff will pick you up in order to transfer you to the hotel.

Hotel: Ismael or similar.

Transfer time: 30 minutes approximately.

You should begin your day with breakfast before you start your unforgettable journey through Santiago’s lively urban environment which unites historical elements with cultural vibrancy and contemporary city life. The historic center of Santiago operates as the city’s core district, which maintains its traditional design and historical buildings. Through the main square of Plaza de Armas you can discover the heart of Santiago while experiencing the Metropolitan Cathedral and Central Post Office up close. The charming streets of Santiago give you an opportunity to discover the city’s historical colonial and revolutionary past. Keep on heading to La Moneda Palace, Chile’s stunning presidential palace and a remarkable symbol of perseverance and democracy. The artistic neighborhood of Barrio Lastarria exists just a short distance from you. The area features diverse artistic elements and welcoming coffee shops, and a distinctive shopping experience, which demonstrates its special character. The tour will also lead you to Cerro de San Cristobal, a stunning hill that offers breathtaking views of Santiago and the majestic Andes mountains – a perfect opportunity to get a taste of the city’s rich history and culture. Step into a journey that will link you irrevocably with the history and timeless legacy of clay, courtesy of the expert guidance from Wizüfe Fabiola Lefman, a renowned Mapuche sculptor and ceramist in her own right. Through her artistic practice, she uses her Mapuche visual artist and ceramist heritage to reveal the historical and cultural essence of her indigenous traditions. Our daily sharing of ancestral knowledge keeps our Mapuche roots strong. Even when we’re living on city streets, we can keep growing and stay connected to our heritage. The workshop teaches Mapuche ceramic heritage through practical activities, which show you how to create traditional ceramic forms. Amble back to your hotel and rest.

The afternoon brings a chance to experience an authentic Chilean cooking adventure through a homestay that exists in the local area. The food journey starts with homemade feasts and continues through wine tastings to create an unforgettable dining experience, which will excite all your taste buds. The invitation leads you to a welcoming Chilean home where you will savor authentic homemade food, which brings out the diverse Chilean culinary traditions. The local producers present their carefully prepared traditional dishes through the tasting experience you will receive during your visit.

Hotel: Ismael or similar.

Embark on a westward journey from Santiago to Valparaiso, the historic port that put Chile on the map. The hilly layout of Valparaíso is truly beautiful, with its hills dropping steeply into the ocean, a sight that’s a poignant reminder of its past status as the Pacific coastline’s premier maritime hub before the Panama Canal was completed in 1914. The afternoon will be dedicated our time to exploring Valparaiso street art while we taste local food before returning to Santiago.

Hotel: Ismael or similar.

Upon arrival at Calama Airport, you’ll be welcomed by our local guide for a scenic 90-minute drive through the Cordillera de la Sal. As the landscape shifts from desert plateaus to dramatic rock formations, you’ll begin to feel the magic of the Atacama Desert unfold—an inspiring prelude to your journey.

In the afternoon, we will go to see the sunset at a special place where the formation of the rocks seems to be from another planet.

Hotel: Our Habitats or similar.

Flight SCL to CJC: 2 hours.

We will reach Toconao after we finish our breakfast, since this Atacameño village stands within the Atacama Salt Flat. The architectural design of Toconao presents a unique combination of adobe and straw construction for its church and bell tower, together with workshops that produce alpaca fleece and cactus fiber handicrafts. We will explore the National Reserves up close to experience their natural beauty, which will astonish us completely. The park serves as a habitat for numerous species, but it also functions as a critical habitat where multiple species face extinction because of their survival difficulties. The Atacama salt flats exist within the reserve boundaries, which protect them while they host massive flamingo populations at Chaxa Lake that has become a protected sanctuary for these magnificent birds. The salt flat presents an extraordinary environment for bird species because of its challenging terrain and rough surface, which creates a unique experience that needs to be seen when you return to San Pedro and eat at the local restaurant. Step into the afternoon for an unforgettable experience that presents the original Atacamenia culture of the past. The “Llama Caravan” provides a serene historical path that enables visitors to walk with these noble animals that have been essential Andean companions for many generations.

The Southern hemisphere offers excellent stargazing conditions during nighttime darkness.

Our exploration will trace the cosmic beliefs of ancient peoples by presenting their most fascinating Cosmovision systems along with their various interpretations across historical periods. The Lickanantay Atacameño world began when the Mother Moon illuminated the sky while Atacama giants roamed and Mallkus maintained their sacred duties. The section examines how cultural practices and spiritual beliefs connect to earth and sky and underworld realms to explain human life cycles and cosmic interactions with Pachamama and the Mallkus, and the River of the Dead. The following section shows how a telescope helps us observe celestial objects while we study night sky elements such as constellations and star-forming regions and star clusters, and planets. We will see the moon during our tour if the lunar phase matches our planned schedule.

Hotel: Our Habitas or similar.

The Miscanti and Meñquiques Lagoons soar to a dizzying 4,200 meters, a tranquil oasis in the midst of the mighty Andes. The crystal-clear waters of the lagoons create a striking contrast with the desert landscape as they reflect light beneath the towering volcanoes and diverse high-altitude animal species. The Andean highlands provide the setting for our journey to Socaire, which represents a hidden treasure beyond common travel routes. The town gained its reputation through its traditional food culture, which emerged from the agricultural work of its forebears who cultivated the terraced fields and managed water through irrigation systems. The community has managed to endure in this challenging landscape through their cultivation of corn, quinoa, and beans, which helped them protect their distinct local way of life. We’re going to grab Lunch in a truly incredible, awe-inspiring outdoor setting that’s just a stone’s throw away.

Hotel: Our Habitas or similar.

At dawn, ascend to 4,300 meters to witness the powerful energy of the El Tatio Geysers. Steam columns rise into the crisp morning air, revealing one of the world’s highest geothermal fields—a moment of raw connection with the Earth’s breath.

Later, descend into the village of Machuca, a tiny desert hamlet where traditions endure. Meet local families, explore adobe homes, and discover the resilience and warmth of Atacama’s ancestral culture.

From geothermal marvels to human heritage, this journey is a vivid encounter with the textures, contrasts, flight back to Santiago, and overnight at the Airport.

Hotel: Extensions

Our journey starts in Puerto Montt with a relaxed walk through the temperate rainforest.

The Lahuen Ñadi Natural Monument serves as the native habitat for all plants and birds which exist in this environment.

The valley contains the final remaining Alerce (Fitzroya cupressoides) forest stand that exists in the region. We will spend time through the

The forest’s dense environment provides a challenging habitat for us to discover the secretive Tapaculos, together with the unique species of this ecosystem. A meaningful experience will follow your visit to the Pargua area.

The culture will become your main focus during this time as you spend time with a Huilliche community to discover their historical background and musical traditions and medicinal practices, and food culture. After the experience comes to an end, we will return to Puerto Varas.

Hotel: Wyndham Puerto Varas.

Flight to Puerto Montt: 1.5 hours.

We will start our day with breakfast before driving for one hour along Lake Llanquihue’s southern shore to reach the National Park Vicente Pérez Rosales. This journey leads us to the Petrohué river waterfalls, where we will take a brief educational hike through the temperate rainforest.

After time for pictures, enjoying the impressive view of the falls and the perfect conic shape of the Osorno volcano, we will drive back to reach a local restaurant, where we will have our lunch with a wine experience by a sommelier before returning to Puerto Varas.

 Hotel: Wyndham Puerto Varas

After one hour driving south-west from Puerto Varas, we will take a ferry crossing of 35 minutes to get to Chiloé, where we will have a comprehensive experience in the northern part of the island, combining natural history and cultural heritage. We will explore the Village of Ancud and then the Natural Sanctuary of the Chepu River, to enjoy a quiet boat navigation through the sunken forest of the river, having great opportunities for wildlife observation. We will proceed with a gentle walk toward “Muelle de la luz” which constitutes one of the ocean-facing wooden docks that exist throughout the archipelago. The local people assign unique cultural values to every dock that exists in their communities. We will take a pleasant walk along the sandy shoreline at the river mouth before we visit a local family home for lunch with river views, and then go to Hotel Palafito in Castro.

Hotel: Palafito 1326 or similar.

The hotel staff will pick you up after breakfast to start our 20-kilometer drive south along the Pan-American Highway toward Chonchi city. The next stage of our journey will take us to the Cucao region, which serves as the entry point to Chiloé National Park from the south.

The park stretches across 42,000 hectares (104.000 acres) it connects to the Pacific Ocean. The El Tepual trail will serve as our hiking route before we take a break for lunch. After our meal, we will head back to Chonchi for a tour of its World Heritage Church and historical town. Return to the hotel.

Hotel: Palafito 1326 or similar.

At the agreed time, we will transfer you to Puerto Mont airport to board your flight back.