Discover the beautiful landscape of central Chile and the little south of the country traveling three weeks with a rental car. In the port city of Valparaíso, colorful hills, historic elevators and outstanding street art are waiting for you. World-renowned surf spots and rural coasts characterize Pichilemu. A sea of green grapes, famous wineries and traditional cuisine in the Valle de Colchagua invite you to relax. Talca's surrounding area enchants with its vineyards and great hiking trails in unspoilt nature. Explore the hidden rainbow waterfalls and take a trip into the past with the historic train Buscarril along the beautiful Maule River. At Pucón you get impressed by wild water flows, active volcanoes and the indigenous cultural heritage of the Mapuche. Charming river landscapes and a special culture shaped by German immigrants mark the pleasant Valdivia. In the Lake Region near Puerto Varas, the view of cone-shaped volcanoes and picturesque waters will overwhelm you. Admire the mystical culture on the island of Chiloé. And you visit the vibrant capital Santiago with its many faces, historic squares and breathtaking city panoramas.
Colorful hills of Valparaíso
Excellent surf spots near Pichilemu
Delicious wine at Valle de Colchagua
Optional ascent to the active Villarrica Volcano
Culture of German immigrants near Valdivia
After your arrival at Santiago you drive to the coast by rental car. Valparaíso is famous for its sheet metal covered houses on colorful hills, its historic elevators and the outstanding street art full of political and ironic messages. Get to know the many faces of the port city and stroll through the alleys of the UNESCO awarded hills of Alegre and Concepción. Furthermore, you get an impression of Chilean food culture during an entertaining cooking class.
Pichilemu combines remoteness with globality as a magnet for surfers from all over the world. Explore the inviting city center, stroll along the beach and watch the water enthusiasts and the play of colors of the sunset from here. Or try riding the waves yourself and get to the bottom of the fascination of surfing, either individually or during a course. It is an experience that may leave its mark on you.
The Colchagua Valley in the heart of central Chile is home to prestigious wineries that produce renowned and award-winning wines, which are shipped from here to destinations all over the world. Enjoy the peaceful and rural atmosphere and the local and traditional gastronomy. Furthermore, you have the opportunity to go for a short carriage ride.
Talca is located about 250 kilometers south of Santiago and has a very pleasant country idyll. Experience the unspoilt mountain landscape near the Argentinean border and hike to the impressive Rainbow Falls. Moreover, you take the historic Buscarril Train along the beautiful Maule River through remote areas to Constitución on the Pacific Ocean.
The chic Pucón is surrounded by dense Araucaria forests and picturesque waters. You get an impression of this masterpiece of nature on an inspiring excursion. A tour to a small community of the Mapuche tribe gives you an authentic insight into the traditional ways of life of the indigenous people. And on an optional ascent of the active Villarrica Volcano you can experience one of the most impressive nature spectacles of Chilean nature up close.
The history and culture of Valdivia is markedly influenced by German immigrants who settled here, especially in the mid-19th century. Walk through the streets of the attractive city center, visit museums and galleries, the fish market and the German brewery. Or explore the surroundings of Valdivia with its secluded beaches, pristine lakes and quaint Nature Reserves.
The city of Puerto Varas has its very own magic with its panorama of the beautiful Llanquihue Lake and the snow-covered volcanoes. Watch the endless rupture of the waterfalls of Petrohué. On the adjoining Lago Todos Los Santos, you take a pleasant boat trip. And you experience the island of Chiloé with its waterside houses on stilts, the typical wooden churches and the maritime gastronomy.
Back to central Chile, you stay in the capital. Chile's heart beats here in Santiago. You visit the historical center of Santiago with the lively Plaza de Armas and the famous Government Palace La Moneda. Stroll through new trendy districts, discover small galleries and local handicrafts. And on the city hills of Santa Lucía and San Cristóbal, fantastic panoramas of the metropolis and the Andes are waiting for you.
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Total price per person:
From 1.938,00 €
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Arrival and departure, half and full day tours, entrance fees, travel insurance, short rides, meals
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Total price per person:
From 2.645,00 €
Excluded:
Arrival and departure, entrance fees (partly with exceptions), travel insurance, short rides, meals
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