11 days tour
Best Of Chile From Atacama To Patagonia (Small Groups, Base,
Accommodation
10 night accommodation
Meals
3 Dinner with Wine (DW) 10 Breakfast (B) 2 Lunch with Wine (LW) 2 Dinner (D) 3 Lunch (L) Valparaiso: In the evening meet your Travel Director and fellow guests at the hotel, where youโll enjoy a delicious dinner while getting to know some of your new travel companions. Santiago: Visit Bodegas RE Winery, a small boutique winery located in Casablanca Valley for an introduction to and tasting of their exquisite wines. Santiago: Enjoy lunch at El Galeรณn restaurant, located in the heart of the Central Market, Santiagoโs main market for fish and seafood. Torres del Paine National Park: After a day exploring, join your Travel Director and new friends as you toast to your travels at a dinner with wine. San Pedro de Atacama: Our journey to the Altiplano starts in the early hours, just in time to watch the sun rise in one of the most important geothermic fields in the world: the El Tatio Geysers. There are over 70 geysers with pools of boiling water spurting vapor and 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. You will then enjoy a well-deserved breakfast in this amazing setting, in the shadows of the Andes. Take a moment to warm up as the temperatures in the zone can range from -2ยฐC to 24.5ยฐC (28ยฐF to 76ยฐ F). On you way back to San Pedro de Atacama, you will travel through beautiful landscapes, seeing the valleys, flora and fauna, and maybe even spotting some of the local vicunas and vizcachas - a real highlight.
Hygieneprotocol
All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโs responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.
Transport
: If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Others
Choose between two carefully selected activities Torres del Paine National Park: This afternoon, join a Patagonian Ranch Cultural Experience and learn about the baqueano (cowboy) way of life. Many of these local cowboys are the descendants of horsemen who came to work ranches in this remote region more than a century ago. During your time with them, you will learn about their special clothing, saddles and other horse tack. Youโll also be shown how to properly saddle a horse, nail a horseshoe and of course how to ride. Enjoy a Yerba mate tea with them while chatting about Patagonian culture. Torres del Paine National Park: Join an immersive tour of the regionโs oldest organic kitchens and garden at the Reserva Cerro Paine. Using bio-intensive sustainable methods, this farm conserves traditional heirloom varieties as well as an assortment of culinary and medicinal herbs. San Pedro de Atacama: Explore the Atacama Salt Flats, the largest in Chile. One of the driest parts of the world, the area stretches for over 40,000 square miles (103,600 square kilometers). View the nearby volcanoes, and keep your eyes open for species of wild birds including the Andean and James flamingos on the shores of the Chaxa, Miscanti and Minque Lagoons. Torres del Paine National Park: Enjoy the exquisite local flavors of Torres Del Paine National Park as you dine at Hotel Las Torres. Every meal features fresh, in-season ingredients grown on-site at the regionโs oldest gardens, which utilize bio-intensive sustainable techniques. Your experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Valparaiso: Join a Local Expert on a guided tour of the coastal city of Valparaiso and explore this colorful UNESCO protected site. San Pedro de Atacama: Head to the Moon Valley for a guided visit. A nod to its name, this moon-like area is made up of dunes, caves and caverns.Youโll learn more about its history and the land formations from a Local Expert. Santiago: On arrival, take a tour of the city with a Local Expert. Discover its Neoclassical landmarks including the 18th century Metropolitan Cathedral, vibrant Central Market, and San Cristobal Hill. Puerto Natales: Explore Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers aboard a sea vessel. Torres del Paine National Park: Take a scenic drive to Torres del Paine National Park, with plenty of scenic photo stops along the way. The park is situated in Chileโs Patagonia region and is famous for its glaciers, grasslands, imposing mountains and the three granite towers it is named after. The park is also part of UNESCOโs Biosphere Reserve System, known for its rare wildlife.
Guide
: From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination. : Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas. : Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19.All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
Not included:
Flights
Flights are not included
Insurance
Insurance is not included
Others
Other activities and services are not included
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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Chile From Atacama To Patagonia (Small Groups, Base,
- Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Santiago
Day 1: Arrive In Santiago
- Day 2 Day 2: Valparaiso And The Casablanca Wine Country
Day 2: Valparaiso And The Casablanca Wine Country
- Day 3 Day 3: On To Atacama
Day 3: On To Atacama
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Basic
Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.
Age range
Min: 5 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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