Day 1 - SANTIAGO
Welcome to Santiago! Your adventure commences
right away with a half day city tour of Santiago including Santa Lucia
Hill. Your tour takes you towards the downtown area, passing Forestal
Park along the Mapocho River. Next, head to Plaza de Armas and on to
the Administration district where the Presidential Palace “La Moneda”
is located. Drive along the main avenue of Alameda and see San
Francisco Church, thought to be the oldest colonial building in town.
Return to your hotel.
Day 2 - SANTIAGO I PUERTO MONTT I PUERTO VARAS
After
breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto
Montt. Enjoy time exploring Chile’s “City of Roses.” Overlooking one of
Chile’s most expansive lakes, Lago Llanquihue, take in the aweinspiring
views of snow covered Osorno Volcano that can be seen
reflected in its waters. Share time exploring Puerto Varas’ main
square, gardens, and monuments. Later we continue going to
Angelmó, famed for its hand crafts, gift shops, and Central Market. (B)
Day 3 - PUERTO VARAS
Your day’s adventuring starts with a visit to
Llanquihue city, famed for their sausages. We continue along to
Frutillar, a city reminiscent of old Bavaria where its first settlers
originated in 1856. Admire the German style homes and gardens as
well as the breathtaking views of the Osorno and Puntiagudo
volcanoes. Consider joining in an optional excursion to the German
Colonial Museum. (B)
Day 4 - PUERTO VARAS I PUNTA ARENAS I PUERTO NATALES
Transfer from the Puerto Varas hotel to the Puerto Montt airport to
board a flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival you will be assisted at the
Punta Arenas airport and then transferred to the transportation
terminal to board a bus to Puerto Natales. Upon arrival you will be
transferred to your hotel in Puerto Natales. (B)
Day 5 - PUERTO NATALES
After breakfast, depart from your hotel in
Puerto Natales and stop at Milodon Cave composed of three caverns
and a rocky conglomerate called "Silla del Diablo,” or Devil’s Chair.
Head to Torres del Paine National Park where you will experience
reportedly the most spectacular worldwide reserve at the end of the
world! In this protected area you will find a fertile combination of lakes,
lagoons, waterfalls, glaciers, hills, and peaks. Inside, the road is
surrounded with dozens of lagoons contrasting with hills and snowcapped
mountains. On the way back, stop at Sarmiento Lake view
point to take the last picture of Torres del Paine National Park. (B,L)
Day 6 - PUERTO NATALES
Morning transfer to the pier to board your
ship. As you sail along, see Guanocos Island and the Fjord of the Last
Hope before arriving at Balmaceda Glacier. Here you may spot
cormorants and sea lions amid its rocky outcrops. Later, we visit the
Serrano Glacier, with its sheer walls of ancient blue ice and massive ice
bergs. Once on the vessel, you will enjoy an aperitif with ice taken from
the glacier. On our way back, you will enjoy the typical spit-roasted lamb
at Consuelo ranch. (B,L)
Day 7 - PUERTO NATALES I PUNTA ARENAS TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
At the scheduled time you will be transferred to the bus
terminal of Puerto Natales to board the bus to the airport of Punta
Arenas for your flight home. (B)
