Worldwide 2024-25

LATIN AMERICA • CHILE
Splendours
of Chile
Duration • 15 days & 12 nights
Category • Superior
Small-group tour • From £4,695 (incl. flights)
Private tour • From £4,995 (incl. flights)
This group tour features…
Small group size – average 16
people (max 20)
4-star accommodation
Direct international flights with
British Airways
Internal flights
Flexible – extensions & flight
upgrades available
Transfers in air-conditioned
vehicles
Experienced local tour manager
12 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 1 dinner
Guided sightseeing & entrance
fees included
Porterage at hotels
Christmas departure
Weather
San Pedro de Atacama
J F M A M J J A S O N D
A 21 20 20 19 17 16 16 17 18 20 21 21
B 10 10 9 6 3 1 0 2 4 6 8 9
C 38 27 18 5 1 1 1 1 4 3 8 17
Punta Arenas
J F M A M J J A S O N D
A 15 14 12 9 6 4 4 5 7 10 12 14
B 6 6 5 3 1 0 -1 0 1 3 4 6
C 38 32 44 45 45 36 35 36 30 26 31 35
A: Maximum average temperature (°C)
B: Minimum average temperature (°C)
C: Average rainfall (mm)
Guanaco, Torres del Paine
Chile is an extraordinarily beautiful country,
encompassing just about every type of
landscape on Earth, from the arid desert
of the north, through verdant lakes and
pastures to the soaring peaks and glaciers
of Patagonia. This expansive tour explores
Chile’s spectacular desert, mountain scenery
and Patagonian wilderness, and allows time to
discover some fascinating Chilean traditions.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Watch the sun set over the Atacama
Desert
Take a private boat trip on Lake Todos
los Santos
Stay inside the park at Torres del Paine
Farewell lunch at a traditional
Patagonian ranch
Days 1 & 2: Fly to Santiago
Overnight flight from London (regional
connections available) to Santiago with
British Airways. Morning arrival and transfer
to the Pullman Santiago El Bosque for 2 nights
and a welcome dinner. (N) (D)
Day 3: Santiago
Morning tour of Santiago, including the
cathedral, the historic main square, and Sky
Costanera – the tallest building in South
America – for views across the city and the
Andes beyond. Afternoon drive into the
countryside to the Undurraga vineyard for
a tour and wine tasting. (B)
Day 4: Fly to Calama • San Pedro de Atacama
Early morning flight to Calama and transfer
to San Pedro de Atacama for 3 nights at Our
Habitas Atacama / Poblado Kimal. Afternoon
excursion to the Valley of the Moon to see the
mesmerising change of colours at sunset. (B)
Days 5 & 6: Atacama Desert
Full-day journey into the spectacular desert
landscape. Visit the Atacama salt flats, where
pink flamingos may be seen, and stop at the
small village of Toconao, with its white volcanic
stone buildings. Continue to a traditional farm
for lunch and visit Tebinquinche lagoon. Day
6 is at leisure or take an optional excursion to
El Tatio geysers, the hot springs or the 17thcentury
fortress of Pukará de Quitor. (B) (B, L)
Days 7 & 8: Fly to Lake District via Santiago
Fly to Puerto Montt via Santiago and transfer
to the town of Puerto Varas for 2 nights at
Cabaña del Lago Hotel, set on the lake. In the
morning visit Petrohué Falls and take a boat
trip on Lake Todos los Santos. Afternoon drive
up the lower reaches of the Osorno Volcano
for views of the surrounding mountains. (B)
Day 9: Fly to Punta Arenas • Puerto Natales
Fly to Punta Arenas and continue to Puerto
Natales, set amid jagged peaks and the glassy
waters of Last Hope Sound. Stay overnight at
the Hotel Costaustralis (fjord-view room). (B)
Day 10: Torres del Paine
Drive across the wilds of Patagonia to Torres
del Paine National Park. Full-day tour taking in
the dramatic scenery of granite peaks, emerald
lakes, waterfalls and ancient lenga forests.
There is also the opportunity to meet the local
rangers and learn about their work in the park.
Stay at Hotel Lago Grey for 2 nights (upgrade
to a superior room with views of the glacier
from £60 per person). (B, L)
Day 11: Torres del Paine
Morning shared boat excursion on Lake Grey
for an up-close view of its striking bright-blue
glacier. Afternoon at leisure or optional tours.
(B)
Day 12: Punta Arenas
Drive to Punta Arenas, visiting a traditional
Patagonian estancia en route. Discover how
people live in this remote region and enjoy
a farewell lunch of typical quincho barbecue.
Afternoon short tour of Punta Arenas, situated
on the Magellan Strait, and overnight at
Hotel Almasur or Cabo de Hornos. (B, L)
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