Grand tour of Chile
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Santiago.
Arrival transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure to explore Santiago.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Calama in northern Chile, gateway to the magnificent Atacama Desert. You will be met on arrival and taken to your hotel in the village of San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy an afternoon visit the famous Moon Valley where hopefully you can enjoy an incredible sunset.
Full day excursion to the stunning salt flats of the Salar de Atacama. This is a good opportunity to spot some of the local bird life.
Early morning excursion to the El Tatio geyser field, the highest in the world at 4200m. The views from here are just spectacular! It will be freezing as you arrive and feeling the sun warm you through with such a stunning view is incredible! Take an evening flight to Santiago where you will spend the night.
Travel back to Calama today for your flight to Santiago and on to Puerto Montt. Here you will be met by your guide and driver and taken to your hotel
Enjoy a full day excursion to Chiloe Island including a visit to the Penihuil Penguin colony.
Travel across the beautiful Peulla and Todo los Santos Lakes.
Transfer to Puerto Montt airport in time for your flight south to Punta Arenas. Here you will be met by your lodge who will transfer you to Torres del Paine.
Enjoy excursions from your lodge in Torres del Paine. This could include a hike to the famous base of the tower, a trip across Lago Grey to the glacier of the same name or simply walking the well marked trails, undertaking some fishing or head out kayaking.
Enjoy excursions from your lodge in Torres del Paine.
Transfer back to Punta Arenas where you fly to Santiago. You will be met on arrival and taken to your hotel in the historic and bohemian port city of Valparaiso (1.5 hours drive).
After a walking tour of the heart of Valparaiso you will have the rest of the day at leisure to explore Valparaiso. This is a good opportunity to try some of the excellent local seafood.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Easter Island. Here you will be met and taken to your hotel.
Full day excursion to some of the main archaeological sites to learn about the myths and legends surrounding the famous Moai statues.
Half day excursion to Rano Kau and Orongo, site of the famous "birdman" competition.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Santiago. Due to the late arrival of the flight from Easter Island, you will spend a night in Santiago.
Transfer to your hotel in the heart of the Chilean winelands for a two night stay.
Free day to explore the winelands or sample many of the fine wines on offer.
Transfer back to Santiago in time for your international flight home.
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
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