9 Day Chile with 3 Day Patagonian Glacier Cruise 2020 Itinerary

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Small Ship Cruise
3 Santiago, 1 Puerto Natales, 3 Cruise

Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    3 Santiago, 1 Puerto Natales, 3 Cruise

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • South America

Attractions

  • Patagonia
  • Punta Arenas
  • Santiago

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Depart for Chile
Depart for Chile

DAY 2 - Arrive in Santiago
Welcome to Chile! Arrive in the energetic capital city of Santiago; transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink and attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers, followed by a Welcome Dinner at the hotel. Then, get a good night's rest before the exciting adventure that awaits you in South America! Overnight: Santiago Meals: Dinner

DAY 3 - Santiago City Tour
This morning's city tour takes you through the colonial neighborhoods of the city that contrast with the modern financial center, known as Sanhattan. Pass by beautiful residences that are part of the Barrio Universitario (University Area). In the historical center visit ...
DAY 4 - Fly to Punta Arenas, Travel to Puerto Natales
This morning, fly to Punta Arenas, the Southernmost tip of Chile, jumping-off point to the rugged landscape of Patagonia. Lunch on your own in Punta Arenas before embarking on a panoramic city tour. Continue on the next leg of your trip by bus through the Patagonian step...
DAY 5 - Torres del Paine National Park, Embark on the Patagonia Cruise
Spend the morning in Torres del Paine National Park declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. With its soaring granite pillars dominating the landscape, it is surely one of the most unspoiled and impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere. Stand in awe at this unpa...
DAY 6 - Amalia & El Brujo Glaciers, Calvo Fjord
This morning, (weather permitting) disembark for a short hike along the beach towards a viewpoint where you can marvel at the beautiful Amalia Glacier. Continue sailing towards El Brujo Glacier. Upon arrival, disembark (weather and ice permitting) and walk on a rock to g...
DAY 7 - Alsina Glacier, Bernal Glacier, Montañas Fjord
This morning take a small boat excursion to view the Alsina Glacier set amongst the beauty of the surrounding Sarmiento mountains. Continue sailing through the Montañas Fjord. Disembark for a short forest walk passing by a turquoise glacier lagoon to the Bernal Glacier. ...
DAY 8 - Disembark Cruise, Fly to Santiago
This morning, disembark your cruise in Puerto Natales and transfer to Punta Arenas for your flight back to Santiago. On your last night in Chile, share wonderful memories of your journey and bid farewell to your Tour Manager and newfound friends at a traditional Chilean dinner at a local restaurant Overnight: Santiago Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9 - Depart Chile
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price per day$389
Last Updated: 2/17/2023

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Founded in 1981 with 3 employees; now with over 200 employees worldwide

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