Chile in all its Facets – The Faces of the Country on a Round Trip in 4 Weeks

Overview

Discover Chile in all its facets on a round trip in 4 weeks. In the port city of Valparaíso, colorful hills, jolting elevators and outstanding street art are waiting for you. At Puerto Natales you dive into the wild nature of southern Patagonia with massive mountains, turquoise lakes and mighty glacier ice. Travel to one of the southernmost cities in the world and observe the agile bustle of King Penguins on Tierra del Fuego. In the Lake Region around Puerto Varas, the view of cone-shaped volcanic peaks and picturesque waters overwhelms you. Admire stilt houses, wooden churches and mystical island culture on Chiloé. At Pucón, you get impressed by pattering torrents, active volcanoes and the indigenous heritage of the Mapuche. Historical architecture, traditional Pisco culture and long sandy beaches typify La Serena. At San Pedro de Atacama, sandy moonscapes and salt lakes, bubbling geysers and starry skies surround you. You visit the vibrant capital Santiago with its many faces, historical places and great city panoramas. And devotional Moai statues as well as immense volcanic craters, the paradise coastline and unsolved mysteries of history enthrall on Easter Island / Rapa Nui.

Highlights

Colorful hills of Valparaíso

Natural spectacle Torres del Paine

Roaring waterfalls of Petrohué

The driest desert in the world

Mysticism of the distant Easter Island

Itinerary

Day 1-4: Valparaíso

Welcome to Chile! Valparaíso is known for its colorful tin-clad houses, historic elevators and street art full of politics and irony. Meander attentively through the winding sidewalks on the hills of the port city. An entertaining cooking class gives you a taste of Chilean food culture. In the Casablanca Valley, you gain interesting glimpses into local viticulture. And encircled by pine forests and the shimmering Pacific Ocean, you listen to the harmonious sound of the sea in Quintay.

Day 4-7: Puerto Natales

You move on to the extreme south of Chile. Puerto Natales is the gateway to the grandiose phenomena of Patagonia. Discover the highlights of the renowned Torres del Paine National Park. Turquoise lakes and jagged granite mountains, floating ice floes and grazing guanacos combine to create an incomparable scenery of Patagonia. And on a boat trip, you cruise on the Fjord Última Esperanza to the glaciers Balmaceda and Serrano in the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. It is rough out here and magical.

Day 7-9: Punta Arenas

You travel to Punta Arenas, one of the southernmost cities on earth. This is where the American continent ends. And that is how it feels. On an excursion you cross the famous Strait of Magellan and enter Tierra del Fuego. In Parque Pingüino Rey, King Penguins with orange beaks and up to nearly one meter tall, breed in groups, waddle around and groom their plumage. There is a special aura that pervades Tierra del Fuego, which you soak up here.

Day 9-12: Puerto Varas

You fly to the Lake Region. Puerto Varas carries its own magic with its panorama of the sparkling Lago Llanquihue and the snowy volcanoes on the horizon, with German architecture and inviting cafes. The inexhaustible rapids of Río Petrohué break over the volcanic rocks and roar impetuously. With its cone shape and snow-capped dome, Volcán Osorno looks like something out of a picture book. And on the island of Chiloé, you discover colorful stilt houses, wooden churches and indigenous mythology.

Day 12-14: Pucón

The southern Chile is nicknamed Chilean Switzerland due to its mountainous nature and European immigration history. However, with its endemic vegetation, indigenous culture and concentration of volcanoes, the beauty of the area around Pucón is very unique. You get drawn into this rustic artwork of clear waters, volcanic cones cloaked in snow and opulent forests. And on an optional ascent of the active Villarrica Volcano, you experience firsthand one of the country's most imposing spectacles.

Day 14-17: La Serena

La Serena is the next stop on your journey. Sightsee old churches and green parks of Chile's second-oldest city. Explore the Valle del Elqui, which looks like a blooming oasis in the arid surroundings. At a local distillery, you get a special point of view on how the national drink Pisco is made. And a fishing boat takes you to the islands in front of Punta de Choros, where agile Humboldt Penguins trot on the rocks. Occasionally, even dolphins and whales keep you company.

Day 17-20: San Pedro de Atacama

Pink-feathered flamingos gather on the shores of Andean lagoons. Between small desert settlements with traditional adobe architecture stretches the crusted salt field of the immeasurable Salar de Atacama. The fascinating desert scenery of Valle de la Luna looks like the ground of an alien planet. And smoke rises from the bubbling geysers of El Tatio while vicuñas and rheas roam the mountains. This and more is presented by the Atacama Desert around the oasis of San Pedro de Atacama.

Day 20-21: Santiago

You return to the capital of Chile. Take a breath and stroll through historic streets and new hip neighborhoods. Spotlight the delicate work of creative potters, painters and jewelry designers at original market stalls. And sum up the past days on one of the many viewpoints overlooking the restless metropolis and the five- and six-thousand-meter peaks of the snow-covered Andes.

Day 21-26: Rapa Nui / Easter Island

Your next destination between the continents of South America and Australia could hardly be more outlying. And perhaps you have never been so far from home. More than 3,500 kilometers west of the Chilean mainland, the legendary Easter Island / Rapa Nui rises out of the sea. Enigmatic ceremonial sites with proud Moai stone figures, volcanic relics and the dreamlike coastline create a mystique that you fully indulge in.

Day 26-28: Santiago de Chile

Santiago welcomes you again. The striking contrast between life in the isolated peripheries of the country and the energetic bustle of the metropolis captures you. Here beats the heart of Chile. Glorious buildings and busy commerce on the streets, flourishing parks and modern high-rise complexes come together in Santiago. Here, Chile's past, present and future collide directly.

What our Travel Packages Include

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Individual advice before and during your journey
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Accommodation:

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27 nights in standard, comfort or premium accommodation
Double room usually with private bathroom and breakfast

Local transport:

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7 national flights
17 transfer connections
1 bus connection

Half and full day tours:

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Cooking class in Valparaíso (shared)
City tour Valparaíso (private)
Quintay and winery at Casablanca (private; excl. tasting)
Highlights Torres del Paine (shared)
Boat trip to Glaciers Balmaceda and Serrano (shared)
Tierra del Fuego and King Penguins (shared)
Waterfalls of Petrohué and Osorno Volcano (shared)
Tour Chiloé (shared)
Lagoons, forests and thermal baths near Pucón (shared)
Valle del Elqui (shared)
Isla Damas (shared)
Lagunas Altiplánicas and Salar de Atacama (shared)
Valle de la Luna (shared)
Geyser del Tatio (shared)
Highlights of Easter Island (shared)
Orongo tour on Easter Island (shared)
Akivi tour on Easter Island (shared)
City tour Santiago (private)

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Intercontinental flights
Car rental
Travel insurance
Language course
Other travel services

Our Prices for your Journey through Chile

Included:

Travel service
Accommodation
Local transport

Total price per person:

From €4,426.00

Excluded:

Arrival and departure, half and full day tours, entrance fees, travel insurance, short rides, meals not mentioned

Included:

Travel service
Accommodation
Local transport
Half and full day tours

Total price per person:

From €5,928.00

Excluded:

Arrival and departure, entrance fees (partly with exceptions), travel insurance, short rides, meals not mentioned

Add individual travel services to your journey. For example:

Intercontinental flights from €970.00 per person
Car hire from €59.00 per day
Family motorhome from €226.00 per day
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