LAND
JOURNEY
Chilean Wonders
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Day 1 | In Transit Depart for Santiago, Chile.
Day 2 | Santiago, Chile
Lake District & Patagonia
Arrive and transfer
to the Hotel Cumbres Lastarria.
Enrichment: Chilean History.
Gather for a Welcome Reception and Dinner tonight.
Day 3 | Santiago
Inspiring Moments > Be
awed by the jaw-dropping grandeur of Torres del Paine National Park, one of the world’s most beautiful natural wonderlands.
> Watch
the country’s cowboys, huasos, show off their expert rodeo skills at a traditional Chilean ranch.
> Revel
in the vitality of cosmopolitan Santiago, framed by snowcapped Andean peaks.
> Marvel
at majestic, blue-hued glaciers in the pristine wilderness of Chilean Patagonia.
> Dig
into delicious, sizzling specialties hot off the grill at a Chilean asado. the tranquility and splendor of the Chilean Lake District.
Huaso, a traditional Chilean cowboy
Connect with the wild nature and warm culture of Chile — a land known for poets, penguins and, of course, Patagonia’s striking landscape — on this adventure of a lifetime. Take in Santiago’s modern and colonial architecture and see palaces, museums and more. Meet Chilean cowboys and indulge in an authentic barbecue paired with music and dance. On Chiloé Island, peek at penguins in their natural habitat. Then surrender yourself to the icy mountain splendor of Patagonia’s famed national parks.
ACTIVE TRAVEL
> Savor
> Experience
a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Excursions on this program require: > walking distances of up to 3-5 miles > walking on cobblestones, unpaved paths and/or
uneven surfaces
> getting on/off motor coaches and boats
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Discovery: Santiago. Explore this stimulating city noted for its colonial and modern architecture. At the Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos, grasp the human cost of Chile’s turbulent history through exhibits about the human rights violations of the military dictatorship from 1973–1990. Later, on a scenic tour, admire the Palacio de la Moneda and the palm-lined Plaza de Armas, a central hub since 1541. Linger in hip Bellavista, buzzing with cafés and art galleries, where the Nobel laureate poet, Pablo Neruda, once lived.
Discovery: Tastes of Santiago. Sample enticing dishes on a guided visit to the Mercado Central.
Free Time: Set off to explore more this afternoon. Enrichment: Contemporary Chile.
Day 4 | Puerto Montt | Puerto Varas Depart for the airport and fly to Puerto Montt. Then transfer to Puerto Varas and check in to the Enjoy Puerto Varas Hotel overlooking the shores of Lake Llanquihue in Chile’s enchanting Lake District.
Day 5 | Chiloé Island
Discovery: Chiloé Island. Ferry to this picturesque island and stop in Chacao to stroll through its quaint Above: Torres del Paine National Park
