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Thursday: Santiago

Welcome to Santiago!

Upon your arrival to Santiago airport. Condor Travel’s staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Please look for the sign with your name on it. Private service with English speaking guide.

Dynamic and cosmopolitan Santiago is a vital and versatile city. Home to many events showcasing the very best of Chilean culture, it also hosts superb international festivals of sound, flavor and color. The Chilean capital breathes new life into all its visitors!

The city’s diversity shines through in its many contrasting neighborhoods. Set out to explore the city streets and you’ll discover beautiful and original art galleries, design shops and handicraft markets, as well as a great selection of restaurants, bars and cafes. Night owls can enjoy a taste of lively Latino nightlife in hip Bellavista!

Overnight in Santiago at Novapark (Standard room)

Optional upgrade: Overnight in Santiago at Marina Las Condes (Standard room)

• Meals included: None

Friday: Santiago, San Pedro de Atacama

After breakfast, we will take you back to Santiago’s airport for you to catch your flight to Calama. Private service without guide.

Suggested flight LA292 SCL/CJC Departure 1125 – Arrival 1329 – not included

Upon your arrival to Calama, our staff will be waiting for you to take you to San Pedro de Atacama. Shared service without guide.

This transfer takes 1,30 hours. The power of the desert and its impressive stone color will make you take more than 1 photo!

At approximately 100 kilometers from Calama, the driest desert in the world jealously hides a small oasis called San Pedro de Atacama.

A village of dirt streets and adobe housing that have stolen the heart of thousands tourists with the charms of the Atacama and Spanish culture evidenced in each one of its buildings.

Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama at Casa de don Tomás (Standard room)

Optional upgrade: Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama at Altiplánico (Standard room)

• Meals included: Breakfast

Saturday: San Pedro de Atacama

FD ALTIPLANIC LAGOONS EXCURSION WITH LUNCH, ENTRANCE FEE AND GUIDE (REGULAR SERVICE)

Discover the magical shadows of the desert, we will visit the town of Toconao, the great Salar de Atacama with its Chaxa Lagoon, the imposing Miscanti and Miñiques mountain lagoons located in the Los Flamencos National Reserve.

The trip will begin with a visit to the Chaxa Lagoon, a scene of spectacular beauty that is divided into several bodies of water where large numbers of flamingos and other birds like large and small parinas live. We head towards the Altiplano to reach the Piedras Rojas viewpoint, where you can see a volcanic conglomerate formed by the oxidation of the iron present in that place.

We will visit the Miscanti and Miñiqueslagoons at more than 4,200 meters above sea level, surrounded by imposing volcanoes caused by the elevation of the Andes, and habitat for a wide variety of birds, they are a truly amazing destination.

Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama at Casa de don Tomás (Standard room)
Optional upgrade: Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama at Altiplánico (Standard room)

• Meals included: Breakfast, and lunch

Sunday: San Pedro de Atacama

FD GEYSER DEL TATIO EXCURSION, ENTRANCE FEE AND GUIDE (REGULAR SERVICE)

Our journey to the Altiplano starts in the early hours, so we can watch the sun rise in one of the most important geothermic fields in the world: the Tatio Geysers. There are over 70 geysers with pools of boiling water spurting vapor. It is best to see them first thing in the morning, so you can truly appreciate the beautiful contrast of colors between the intensely blue sky and the pristine vapor from the geysers. We will then enjoy a deserved breakfast in this amazing setting, in the shadows of the Andes.

We will then stop off in the village of Machuca, a truly atacameño village of just 20 houses built from clay, straw and cactus wood. The inhabitants of Machuca all dedicate themselves to its tourism and will offer hand crafted Andean souvenirs and typical food from the región.

HD MOON VALLEY, ENTRANCE FEE AND GUIDE (REGULAR SERVICE)

A couple of kilometers outside of San Pedro de Atacama, between the jagged rocks and unusual shapes of the Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Mountains), we find the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley), a geological wonder of the Los Flamencos National Reserve.

During the tour, you can take in the extraordinary shapes of the landscape, which will make you feel as if you were walking on the moon. During the afternoon, you can enjoy the unbeatable views of the Andes and its volcanoes. As dusk falls you will be overwhelmed by the red and golden colors of the desert sky.

Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama at Casa de don Tomás (Standard room)
Optional upgrade: Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama at Altiplánico (Standard room)

• Meals included: Breakfast

Monday: San Pedro de Atacama, Puerto Varas

Based on your flight schedule, we will take you back to Calama’s airport.Your final destination, will be Puerto Montt city, via Santiago. Shared service without guide.

Suggested flight LA149 CJC/SCL Departure 0905 – Arrival 1107 – not incluided
Suggested flight LA63 SCL/PMC Departure 1420 – Arrival1600 – not incluided
Once at Puerto Montt airport, we will take you to Puerto Varas. Shared service without guide.

Located on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, Puerto Varas is one of the most beautiful cities in Chile. With a clear German influence, it has been a tourist city since its birth in the XIXth century. It offers a beautiful landscape, good hotel and gastronomic infrastructure, a modern casino, a lake beach, and several outdoor activities during the summer.

Overnight in Puerto Varas at Cumbres Puerto Varas (Standard room)
Optional upgrade: Overnight in Puerto Varas at Cumbres Puerto Varas (Standard room)

• Meals included: Breakfast

Tuesday: Puerto Varas

FD OSORNO VOLCANO & PETROHUÉ WATERFALLS EXCURSION WITH LUNCH, ENTRANCE FEES AND GUIDE (SIB)

A lake originating from a glacier and an active volcano, famous for its perfectly shaped crater, are two of the attractions you can see with this package. The tour starts on the southern shores of the Llanquihue Lake, where you will learn about the German settlers and agriculture in the zone. Once in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, you will be able to enjoy the imposing Petrohué Waterfalls, which stun visitors with their turquoise waters. From there, we will go on to the origin of the Petrohué River, Todos los Santos Lake, where we will visit some of its sleepy beaches. By then, we will be at the foot of the Osorno Volcano to enjoy a lunch in the village of Ensenada, before continuing up to the ski resort on the volcano. On route, you will be stunned by the panoramic views of the Petrohué River valley and the beautiful Llanquihue Lake.

Overnight in Puerto Varas at Cumbres Puerto Varas (Standard room)
Optional upgrade: Overnight in Puerto Varas at Cumbres Puerto Varas (Standard room)

• Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Wednesday: Puerto Varas

Discover this charming lakeside destination, with a landscape formed by the Llanquihue Lake and several stunning volcanoes. You can see the influence of the German settlers, with the spectacular old cottages, many converted into guest houses, the delicious Bavarian gastronomy as well as the kuchens and apple strudel sweets. Located on the eastern bank of Llanquihue Lake, Frutillar charms visitors with its beauty all year round. On our tour, we will take a rural road used by the local farmers, where we can see the agriculture and the cattle which are so common to the region. You will also discover another reason to fall in love with Frutillar – the Teatro del Lago.

Overnight in Puerto Varas at Cumbres Puerto Varas (Standard room)
Optional upgrade: Overnight in Puerto Varas at Cumbres Puerto Varas (Standard room)

• Meals included: Breakfast

Thursday: Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales

Based on your flight schedule, we will take you back to Puerto Montt’s airport. Your final destination will be Punta
Arenas city. Shared service without guidea.

Suggested flight LA280 PMC/PUQ Departure 1131 – Arrival 1331 – not included

Once at Punta Arenas Airport, please get closet o the main exit of the airport. Where you will find the point where the public bus will pick you up to take you to Puerto Natales. (3 hours trip)

After reaching Puerto Natales bus station, you will be tranferred to your hotel (Private service without guide)

Puerto Natales is the gateway to the Torres del Paine National
Park and outdoor adventure in the Patagonia region. The small
town is located on the Señoret Channel along a scenic fjord,
set against the dramatic backdrop of the southernmost peaks
of the Andes. As a tourist hub, you’ll be able to find great food,
supplies, and more to fuel up for your trek, along with local
attractions to explore.

Overnight in Puerto Natales at Vendaval hotel (Standard room)
Optional upgrade: Overnight in Puerto Natales at Weskar Lodge (Standard room)

• Meals included: breakfast

Friday: Puerto Natales

FULL DAY TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (WITH LUNCH, ENTRANCE & GUIDE) (REGULAR SERVICE)

Departure from your hotel to start a Full day excursion to the Torres del Paine National Park visiting Silla del Diablo, Milodon Cave, Laguna Sofia, Cordillera Prat, Lake Porteño, Lake and Sierra del Toro, Sierra Ballena, Cuernos del Paine, Lake Gray, Paine River, Salto Grande, Nordenskjold Lake Viewpoint, Sarmiento Lake, Amarga Lagoon, Paine Waterfall. You will return to your hotel in Puerto Natales. For this day we have contemplated a lunch during the excursion.

OPTIONAL WITH EXTRA COST:

BASE TORRES (SIB) – (Minimum 02 passengers)

Departure at 7:00 AM. from the hotel in Puerto Natales, towards the Torres del Paine National Park

We leave the vehicle at the beginning of the trail, starting the trek of High difficulty level. It takes around 7 to 8 hrs and it will take us to the base of the three granite towers “Las Torres del Paine”. For this day we have contemplated a Box Lunch Lunch during the sunset excursion we return to Puerto Natales.

Overnight in Puerto Natales at Vendaval hotel (Standard room)
Optional upgrade: Overnight in Puerto Natales at Weskar Lodge (Standard room)

• Meals included: breakfast & Lunch.

Saturday: Puerto Natales

FULL DAY BALMACEDA & SERRANO GLACIER (WITH LUNCH) (REGULAR
SERVICE)

We invite you to know the incredible world of the fjords. On the way you can observe native wildlife, visit the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers and enjoy a delicious Whiskey with millennial ice.

OPTIONAL WITH EXTRA COST:
FULL DAY ESTANCIA TOUR (SIB)

Our Full Day Estancia Tour is a perfect way to live and learn about life at a Patagonian ranch combined with navigation through the fjords, adventurous activities and delicious food. You will meet our intelligent sheepdogs and learn how we through holistic livestock management perform responsible shearing of our sheep and how the process and classification of wool work. We invite you to be part of our project based on animal welfare, conservation of nature, sustainable production and high-quality service.

Overnight in Puerto Natales at Vendaval hotel (Standard room)
Optional upgrade: Overnight in Puerto Natales at Weskar Lodge (Standard room)

• Meals included: breakfast & Lunch.

Sunday: Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Santiago

Transfer out from hotel to the bus station.

Regular bus from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas to arrive at the airport.

Suggested flights LA292 PUQ/SCL Departure 1542 – Arrival 1912 – not included
Suggested flights LA284 PUQ/SCL Departure 1622 – Arrival 1927 – not included
Suggested flights LA284 PUQ/SCL Departure 2005 – Arrival 2346 – not included

Upon your arrival to Santiago airport. Condor Travel’s staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Please look for the sign with your name on it. Private service with guide.

Overnight in Santiago at Novapark (Standard room)
Optional upgrade: Overnight in Santiago at Marina Las Condes (Standard room)

• Meals included: breakfast

Monday: Santiago

HALF DAY SANTIAGO (SIB)

Described by the international media as a surprising destination, Santiago stands out for being a cosmopolitan and modern city that perfectly combines its traditions with a modern outlook. The tour will take you to visit the heart of the city and its emblematic sites such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Santiago’s Central Postal Office and its Municipality. We will also visit the Moneda Palace, which is the government’s headquarters as well as the traditional neighborhoods of the historic city center. The tour also includes a visit to the Santa Lucia hill, named Huelén by the natives. It is a real urban oasis in the center of the city. There we will learn more about Chile’s history and enjoy some of the best views in the city. After knowing Santiago, we will arrive to Barrio Lastarria, famous by it cultural, inherited and gastronomical offer. The second part of the tour will take you to the eastern side of the city, to the financial heart of Santiago, known for its modern buildings, impressive glass skyscrapers and its impressive sculptures designed by prominent national architects. There, you will see exactly why this area is known as “Sanhattan” among the locals.

OPTIONAL WITH EXTRA COST:
FULL DAY VIÑA DEL MAR & VALPARAÍSO (SIB)

Known as the “Garden City”, for originally being surrounded by largely green areas and for now preserving its extensive and beautiful urban gardens, with the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop, Viña del Mar is undoubtedly one of Chile’s unmissable destinations. Viña del Mar stands out for its beautiful architecture, its impressive palaces and famous Flower Clock, photographed by tourists from all over the world. During the tour, you will have the option to have lunch in one of the numerous restaurants in the city, with a variety of delicious sea food on offer. We will travel along the sea front, and enjoy the views of the Pacific Ocean, before arriving at the most important ports in Chile; Valparaiso. It was listed as a Unesco World Heritage site thanks to its colorful beauty and the uniqueness of its location on the hills, which create a natural Amphitheatre with the ocean as its stage. We will visit Cerro Alegre, where you can truly appreciate the magic of the city, with its picturesque funiculars, multi-colored neighborhoods and unforgettable sea views. We will then head to the Sotomayor Square, to see the Monument of the Heroes of Iquique. Once in the port, there will be the option to take a boat out around Valparaíso’s bay to enjoy the views of the colorful hills from a different perspective.

Overnight in Santiago at Novapark (Standard room)
Optional upgrade: Overnight in Santiago at Marina Las Condes (Standard room)

• Meals included: breakfast

Tuesday: Santiago

At proper time you will be transferred to Airport in Santiago to take your international flight.

• Meals included: breakfast

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