Santiago and Torres del Paine Tour

Arrive in Santiago de Chile, gateway to the Andes and set amongst a stunning backdrop of towering mountain peaks and the blue Pacific Ocean. Meet your tour guide and head to your hotel in the center of the city. This afternoon, enjoy a city tour to experience both the historic and modern centers of Santiago and take a trip to neighboring San Cristobal to get a broader view of the region.

Explore the oldest port in Chile, Valparaíso, on a full-day excursion. Though no longer its largest port, it still retains its tremendous historical significance and beauty while also being the site of the Chilean House of Assembly and Senate. The city’s upper and lower sections are connected via a network of sixteen funicular railways first built around the turn of the century during a period of growing prosperity. From Valparaíso, continue along the coast to the beautiful beaches of Viña del Mar which is also known as the Garden city for its many parks and green spaces.

Visit the world-famous Colchagua Wine Valley today, best known for its warm-weather red varieties including Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec and Merlot. Sip full-bodied reds in the picturesque setting of the Andes foothills. Absorb the beautiful scenery as you kick back and relax in Chile's wine country.

Fly from Santiago de Chile south to Punta Arenas, Chile's southernmost airport. Meet your local guide and discover the vast and wild beauty of the Patagonian “Pampa" on the way to Puerto Natales. Upon arrival in Puerto Natales, transfer to your hotel.

Coast to the luminescent and icy glaciers of Balmaceda and Serrano during a full-day boat excursion. Approach the spectacular Balmaceda Glacier that emerges from the eastern side of Bernardo O'Higgins National Park.

At the end of the fjord, walk about a kilometer through native forests to arrive at the foot of the phenomenal and brilliantly white Serrano Glacier. During the afternoon, make a leisurely return to Puerto Natales through spectacular southern channels and frosty isles.

Wake up early for a full day of exploring Torres del Paine National Park. Discover the highlights of the Park and encounter some unforgettable views of the Towers and the Torres Massif, Lago Grey and Grey Glacier. Follow your guide on a few short hikes to reach the most beautiful viewpoints of the Park and observe some of the diverse and fascinating wildlife. In the late afternoon transfer to your hotel for dinner and relax after an active day outdoors.

Stretch your legs and breathe in the fresh air during a full-day excursion to truly discover the Park’s varying landscapes and natural beauty. There are options to hike, ride or walk. Test yourself with a more challenging activity or keep it simple and relaxed.

After breakfast transfer to the airport in Punta Arenas for your flight back home or to your next destination on your South America trip.