Essence of Chile

Fly to Santiago

Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Santiago with British Airways. (N)

Santiago

Arrive and transfer to the Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon is at leisure to relax or visit the Costanera viewing platform for views of the city and the Andes mountains. (N)

Santiago

This morning explore the cathedral and main square of Santiago on a tour of the city. Afternoon at leisure or optional visit to a nearby winery or the Pre-Columbian Museum. (B)

Fly to Calama - San Pedro de Atacama

Fly to Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama for 3 nights at Hotel Noi Casa Atacama. (B)

Atacama

In the morning visit the Atacama salt flats and Toconao village and in the afternoon take an excursion to the Valley of the Moon. (B)

Atacama

Day at leisure to explore the town on foot or take optional excursions to El Tatio geysers or the high altiplanic lagoons. (B)

Fly to Santiago - Winelands

Early morning transfer to Calama airport and fly to Santiago. Transfer to the Matetic vineyard for 2 nights at the restored colonial La Casona Matetic. (B, D)

Winelands

Day at leisure and sample fine wines and unwind in tranquil surroundings. (B, D)

Fly to Puerto Natales

Fly to Puerto Natales and transfer through the Patagonia wilderness to Torres del Paine National Park. Stay at the Tierra Patagonia for 3 nights located on the shores of Lake Sarmiento. (B, D)

Torres del Paine

Discover Torres del Paine’s dramatic scenery of granite peaks, emerald lakes and waterfalls though guided group explorations provided by the hotel. (B, L, D)

Torres del Paine

Choose between two half day excursions or one full-day excursion with other hotel guests (B, L, D)

Fly to Santiago

Drive back to Puerto Natales for a late afternoon flight to Santiago. Transfer to the Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel for your final night. (B)

Fly to London

Morning at leisure or optional tour of Los Dominicos handicraft village. Afternoon transfer to the airport and fly to London with British Airways. (B)

London

Morning arrival. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.