Best of Chile with Atacama and Paine National Park

Welcome to Santiago, the capital city and the international transport hub of Chile! On arrival, meet your personal driver at the airport and then be transferred to your downtown hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour including a trip up Cerro San Cristobal for a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.

Travel to San Francisco de Chiu Chiu, a historic village in the middle of the desert that was once a part of the Inca Trail. Here, you will explore the Church of San Francisco - Chile's oldest church built in 1672 with mud and cactus wood.

Later on, continue your tour to another village nearby to see an old fortress named Pucara de Lasana. The architectural styles show that the fortress was built during three different periods: pre-Inca, Inca, and Spanish.

Take a flight to Santiago, and then meet your driver at the airport for a private transfer to your hotel.

As night falls, dive into a night tour filled with history, wine, and legend under Pirque's starlit sky. Begins with a glass of Casillero del Diablo sparkling wine and a walk through the iconic Casa Don Melchor. Continue with a tasting of four Casillero del Diablo wines and a visit to the famous "Devil Cellar." The experience ends with a three-course dinner at Bodega 1883 Restaurant, paired with Reserva Privada or Reserva Especial wines.

Today, the highlights are the natural wonders of Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers, located in the southern ice fields of Torres del Paine.

Early morning, drive to the pier to board a small ship down the Última Esperanza Bay towards these two glaciers. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of fjord-side mountains and lush forests along the way, may spot seals, cormorants, and condors nearby Monte Balmaceda. We'll pass by the Balmaceda glacier first, viewing it from the boat at a close distance. Then the ship docks for you to take a short hike to enjoy close-up views of the Serrano glacier and its lagoon.

After that, return to the Puerto Natales for lunch, then delve further deep into the Torres del Paine with your English-speaking driver for more exploration, making a few photo-stops on the way. Later, check into the Hotel Lago Grey in Paine Park for the night.

Known as the "crown jewel" of Chilean Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park is considered one of the best natural destinations. Hiking inside the park, you will immerse yourself in the most beautiful nature on the earth: peaks covered with white snow, gigantic glaciers floating on the waters, various wildlife hidden in the vast grasslands, and lakes reflecting crystal blue colors.

Drive about 45 minutes towards the center of Torres del Paine National Park for a challenging hike to the Condor Lookout. Enjoy the views of mountains and the lake along the way. The lookout at the top of the hill provides incredible views of Pehoé Lake and Paine Grande Massifs. With some luck, you may see Condors. Hike back and depart for Puerto Natales, check into the hotel.

Time to say goodbye! At the appointed time, your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport for your home-bound flight.