Patagonia Active – Southern and Central Chile on a Round Trip in 2 Weeks

Chile's heart beats here in Santiago. And at the same time, it feels a bit like what gave this country its name according to a legend: Chilli – where the world ends. You visit the historical center of the capital. On the city hills of Santa Lucía and San Cristóbal you enjoy fantastic panoramas of the metropolis and the Andes. And on a hike in the El Morado National Park you can immerse yourself in the fascinating landscape of the Andes.

You travel to Puerto Natales in the extreme south of the country, the starting point to one of the most important sights of the continent: the famous Torres del Paine. Before you start your circular hike in the National Park, you explore the special nature of this region by water and cruise on Patagonian fjords to the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers. It is rough out here and enchanting.

In an absolutely unique scenery and surrounded by international flair, you are going on a five-day hike along the famous W-Trek. You ascend to the base of the peaks of Las Torres, walk along the shore of the scenic Lake Nordenskjöld and hike through green forests at Valle Francés. On the last day you reach the renowned Grey Glacier. The spectacle of the massive ice field is truly overwhelming.

After your sporty circular hike, you leave the phenomenal Torres del Paine National Park and take a shuttle bus, which takes you back to the small town of Puerto Natales in the evening. It is a good time to put your feet up and review your amazing experiences.

You continue your journey to Punta Arenas, one of the southernmost cities on earth. This is where the American continent ends and this is how it feels. You cross the famous Strait of Magellan and watch the amusing hustle and bustle of the local penguin colonies. Enjoy the sparsely populated landscape of the historic Tierra del Fuego and the special flair of Patagonia.

Back to central Chile, you stay in Valparaíso. The port city is famous for its sheet metal covered houses, its historic elevators and the outstanding street art full of political and ironic messages. You stroll through the alleys of the UNESCO awarded hills and get an impression of Chilean food culture during an entertaining cooking class. In the Cerro La Campana National Park you hike through green palm forests and have wonderful views of the mountainous surroundings.

• Individual travel planning, organization and advice
  

• 11 nights in standard, comfort or premium accommodation
• Double room usually with private bathroom and breakfast
• Accommodation during multi-day hike see below

• 2 national flights
• 7 transfer connections
• 2 bus connections

• 5-day hike without guidance in the Torres del Paine National Park
• 15 to 25 km hikes daily
  
• Trekking along the French Valley Trail, Grey Glacier Trail and to Base Las Torres
• 4 nights in mountain huts (shared room)
• Full board (with lunch box)

• City tour Santiago (private)
• Hike to Morado Glacier (shared)
• Boat trip to Glaciers Balmaceda and Serrano (shared)
• Tierra del Fuego and King Penguins (shared)
• Cooking class in Valparaíso (shared)
• City tour Valparaíso (private)
• Hike in Cerro La Campana National Park (private)

• Intercontinental flights
• Car rental
• Travel insurance
• Language course
• Other travel services

Add individual travel services to your journey. For example:

• Intercontinental flights from 977,00 € per person
• Car hire from 45,00 € per day
• Motorhome from 90,00 € per day
• Free adjustment of destinations and order of your journey through Chile