Santiago de Chile, Lakes and Volcanoes
Chile Packages
DAY BY DAY Itinerary
Day 1 – Santiago de Chile - Arrival
Our representative will be waiting for you at the Santiago airport and take you to your hotel. We recommend requesting an early check in.
In the afternoon we'll pick you up from your hotel and tour the bustling city of Santiago. We will start with the downtown area, driving down the Alameda Bernardo O'Higgins, Santiago's main avenue.
First stop will be Santa Lucia Hill, where the capital was founded in 1541. It offers a beautiful view of the city center. Part of the historic city center was converted into pedestrian areas which hold the city’s main commercial activity.
On the Plaza de Armas, the main square, you will see lovers in repose next to old men playing chess and businessmen having their shoes polished. The plaza is surrounded by main buildings such as the cathedral and the main post office but it has a charm of a village square and gives visitors an idea of the culture. Of course we will visit Plaza de Constitucion with La Moneda, the government palace. Our guide will explain to you the important role this building has played in the past and present of our country.
We will cross the Mapocho River to access Bellavista, a neighborhood full of cultural and artistic activities and nightlife. Bellavista lies at the foot of the Metropolitan Park's San Cristóbal, the highest hill within the town. We will drive to the hilltop for a view of the whole city and the majestic Andes mountain range. Finally, a visit to Providencia, the new nucleus of the town, and the residential areas of Las Condes and Vitacura.
Return to your hotel and overnight in Santiago.
Day 2 – Vina del Mar and Valparaiso Chile.
Early morning pick up at your hotel to start our tour towards the Pacific Ocean, passing the agricultural valleys of Curacaví and Casablanca, finally reaching Valparaíso, Chile’s main port.
It was once the most important maritime destination of the Pacific coast before the Panama Canal was opened in 1914.
We will visit the downtown area and the hill neighborhoods for a better understanding of this city which flourished in the early 20th century. Traveling north along the coastline of the bay, we will reach the city of Viña del Mar, the most famous and visited seaside city of the area, whose many parks with huge trees and palms give Viña del Mar its well-deserved name of 'Garden City'.
Late return to your hotel in Santiago.
Day 3 – Santiago de Chile.
Full free day in Santiago.
Overnight at your hotel in Santiago
Day 4 – Santiago to Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas
Early transfer to the airport for your next flight to Puerto Montt.
Welcome at the airport and transfer to Puerto Varas, the city of roses, on the beautiful shores of Lake Llanquihue with a panoramic view of the Andes mountain range.
On the way visit of the capital of the 10th Region, Puerto Montt with it’s interesting handcraft and fish market . Balance of the day free time.
Overnight at hotel in Puerto Varas.
Day 5 – Puerto Varas to Chiloé (Nov to Mar) or Puyehue (Apr to Oct)
CHILOE (November to March)
Full day excursion to the mystical island of Chiloe.
Today’s focus is the area around Ancud located on the northern coast at the mouth of a great bay. Navigation at Chacao Channel gives us a possibility to observe, with a little luck, dolphins and sea lions and many sea birds. In the background is the view of the Andes mountain range and in front of us the Isla Grande de Chiloe.
Coastal road transfer to Ancud where we will pass an oyster farm on the way. Arriving in Ancud we will visit a local museum with an interesting collection of the early history of the islands and replicas of its mystical figures.
After a sumptuous lunch in a local restaurant we will drive to the coast to visit the penguin colony on Islotes Punihuil. It is one of the few places on the earth where, between November and March, Magellanic and Humboldt penguins nest together. Zodiacs will take us close to the islands. The visit of the islotes depends on the weather conditions.
Overnight at hotel in Puerto Varas.
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PUYEHUE (April to October)
Full day excursion to the thermal spa Puyehue and National Park Puyehue including lunch.
At approximately 1 hour from Puerto Varas we arrive to the National Park Puyehue.
The morning we will spend getting to know the national park with short hikes and a visit to the ski center Antillanca.
After a light lunch we will spend the afternoon at the hot springs - you might choose between open air and indoor pools.
Overnight at hotel in Puerto Varas.
Day 6 – Volcano Osorno & Petrohue Waterfalls.
Today you will leave Puerto Varas and discover the oldest Chilean National Park, Vicente Perez Rosales.
We will drive along Lake Llanquihue to Ensenada and from there up Volcano Osorno.
At approx. 1.200m there is a cozy cafeteria and a ski lift. We continue our excursion by driving down the volcano towards Petrohue. Close to Petrohue a short walk takes us to the stunning Waterfalls of Petrohue.
Soon we will arrive and overnight at Hotel Petrohue.
Day 7 – Puerto Varas
Full day for you to discover by yourself the different activities you can take from the Petrohue Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Petrohue
Day 8 – Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt and back home.
Transfer to the Puerto Montt airport for your flight to Santiago and Back home.
End of the program.
