Chile’s Desert & Glaciers

Your transfer will be waiting with your name on a sign. They will have limited English but good enough to guide you to your transfer. They will ensure you receive your documentation for the rest of your Chile trip.  

The boutique Orly Hotel is situated in popular Providencia, just 5 minutes’ walk from Los Leones Avenue. It features a restaurant, on-site car rental and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

All guest rooms at the Orly Hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a minibar and a TV. In addition every room features a telephone, a hairdryer and an en suite bathroom.

Breakfast is served in the glass-roofed conservatory. The hotel’s restaurant is open throughout the day and serves a diverse menu of local and international cuisines.

Providencia is a great choice for travellers interested in wine, restaurants and scenery.

You will be picked up from your hotel for this shared tour.

You will explore the historical and modern sights of Santiago de Chile. The tour starts at the main avenue Alameda Bernardo O’Higgins with a visit to La Moneda, which is the Government Palace, where you will learn about the historical and modern importance. 

Next you will walk through the pedestrian streets of Huérfanos and Ahumada, where the main commercial activity of the city is concentrated. The famous main square of the city called 'Plaza de Armas' is your next stop. The plaza is surrounded by the Metropolitan Cathedral and other key historical buildings. You will continue on and visit Santa Lucia hill, the hilltop upon which the Spanish founded Santiago in 1541. 

Santa Lucia is a beautiful area to explore with extensive gardens and an antique building rising steeply overlooking the city below. Next you will cross the Mapocho River and enter the Bellavista area, the cultural and artistic neighborhood of Santiago. 

Bellavista lies at the foot of the San Cristóbal Hill, the highest point of the city in the middle of the Metropolitan Park. You will ascend the hill to explore the surroundings and enjoy panoramic views of the city. The last stop is a visit to Providencia with its top restaurants, elegant shops and modern high-rise buildings. 

After this tour you will be dropped off at your hotel.

A bustling city like Santiago de Chile has a lot to offer to its tourists. From museums to markets, there is something for everyone to discover. Here is list of the top 10 things not to miss in Chile’s capital:

1. Visit Plaza de Armas
2. Cerro San Cristóbal
3. the Central Market - Mercado Central
4. The Museo de la Memoria (The Museum of Memory and Human Rights)
5. La Chascona - one of three homes to Chile’s Nobel Prize winning poet, Pablo Neruda
6. Teatro Municipal de Santiago - Municipal theatre
7. Museo de la Bellas Artes - Museum of fine Arts
8. Parque Forestal - Arguably Santiago's
9. La Moneda (Presidential Palace)
10. Museo de Arte Precolombino (Museum of Pre-Columbian Art)

For this breathtaking excursion, you will be picked up at your hotel in the afternoon.

Expect to spend a spectacular evening exploring Death Valley and watching the sun set in Moon Valley. The tour heads from San Pedro due north. First the group will stop to take some great pictures of the Andean Mountain range, the Atacama salt lake mountain, the active Lascar Volcano and the impressive Licancabur Volcano. 

Your first destination is Death Valley, home to bizarre rock agglomerations. There you will have time to discover this barren land formed by erosion over thousands of years. Afterwards you will continue towards Moon Valley, a silent moonscape with strange formations that nature has carved of salt and clay. 

You will visit the “Tres Marías” rock formation and salt caverns before watching the sun fade away into the night. Before sunset you can also opt for a short hike to one of the giant sand dunes in the valley for a better view.

After the tour, you will be returned to your hotel.

Located in the magic splendor of San Pedro de Atacama in the desert area in northern Chile, Hotel La Casa de Don Tomas offers its guests the best in comfort and ambiance. Spacious rooms with private baths are complimented by the best in service. Here the earth-colors of the world´s driest desert appear like a shimmering mosaic.

This tour will take you to the enigmatic archeological site known as Yerbas Buenas, located 68 km from San Pedro de Atacama. In this area you will be impressed by the great variety of old petroglyphs carved in rock that are believed to have been used by the ancient natives to mark routes in this arid region. 

Afterwards, you will continue to the fascinating Rainbow Valley, an area surrounded by beautiful hills and attractive multi-colored rock formations. Here you will find mountains naturally painted ochre, green, black, purple, brown and endless varieties of colors to feast your eyes on. You will have more than enough time to roam this incredible place and to take unbelievable pictures to remember this remarkable experience. 

Explore the nearby town of Toconao and the Salar de Atacama with this shared half day adventure. 

The tour starts by heading south on wide open, unpaved roads to visit the town of Toconao. You will explore the largest salt lake in Chile that is part of the driest desert in the world. The Salar de Atacama is formed by a series of salt basins stretching beyond the horizon. It is dry and barren but it is one of the most spectacular and dramatic landscapes on earth. 

It is home to various species of flamingos as well as many other birds. The Laguna Chaxa, part of the Flamingo National Reserve, offers a terrific opportunity to get close up look at the surrounding landscape.

Finally, looking towards the Andes enjoy a colorful sunset bringing you to the end of your tour. Return to your Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.

Wander around this cute pueblo at your own pace and get a taste of what it is like to live in the driest dessert in the world. There are handicraft markets, a beautiful small town square and historic church. 

OPTIONAL ADD ON: Not included in starting price

Before dawn breaks, you will be picked up from your hotel and depart San Pedro.

Head north to the famous El Tatio Geysers, a geothermal field flanked by soaring peaks. El Tatio is situated at 4.300 m above sea level high on the Altiplano. It is the highest geothermal field in the world and boasts spectacular scenery. You will need to make sure to bring warm clothes as temperatures at this altitude are considerably low this early in the morning. 

At dawn you will observe powerful spurts of steam that shoot out from various geyser blowholes and steaming ponds that are encrusted with brilliant salt crystals reflecting the metal-blue sky. 

A simple breakfast will be waiting for you after walking through the thermal fields.

After this visit to El Tatio, you will explore the village of Machuca known as the resting place for llama caravans that travelled the Inca Highway. Here you can buy some local treats and depending on the day, potentially try a tasty, high protien snack of barbecued llama skewer.

You will be returned to your hotel just after midday.

OPTIONAL ADD ON: Not included in starting price

The Puritama hot springs are located only 30 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama. Known for their warm temperatures and rich mineral composition many people believe they contain therapeutic properties and medicinal benefits. This series of eight large pools are connected by wooden footpaths and boast a small waterfall and changing rooms. 

Enjoy time in relaxation and peace surrounded by the deserts natural landscape. On the way back an optional stop at the Valle de los Cactus is available where one can take amazing pictures next to large and tall cacti.

Hotel Loberias del Sur is located in Puerto Chacabuco in the Aysen Region of Chile, approximately two hours from Balmaceda Airport. Hotel Loberias del Sur has a some great attractions for visitors to Chilean Patagonia including a Catamaran that specializes in making trips to the Laguna San Rafael, and Aiken del Sur Park, a 300-hectare nature reserve.

This 4 day program at Loberias Del Sur includes:

- Transfers from Balmaceda Airport - Hotel - Balmaceda Airport
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner according to program.
- Overnight in Loberías del Sur Hotel, located in Puerto Chacabuco
- Full Day sailing aboard Catamaran "Chaiten" to visit Laguna San Rafael, with a zodiac excursion among the icebergs.
- Half day excursion to “Aiken del Sur Natural Park”, which includes a guided tour through the trails (about 2 hours) and for lunch, the typical “asado de cordero al palo” (lamb grilled in a metal cross on an open fire).
- Use of heated pool, gym, sauna, games room
- Free access to Wi-Fi Internet of the hotel.

* Not included: Tips, drinks during meals

Day 1 Overview:
You will be met at Balmaceda Airport by the hotel's representative and start the journey to your hotel. This transfer will take approximately 2 hours. 

Upon arrival you will be have a welcome drink and check in and explore your new surroundings. You will then have a welcome dinner and have the rest of the evening at leisure.

Featuring free WiFi throughout the entire property, Loberias Del Sur offers accommodation in Puerto Chacabuco. A complimentary breakfast is served daily.

Each room is decorated with native wood from the area, transforming them into welcoming spaces where you can enjoy your stay.  Every room at Loberias del Sur is fitted with private bathroom facilities with free toiletries. Additionally, rooms here are equipped with a TV with cable channels, a safety-deposit box, and heating. Bed linen and towels are included.

This property features a sauna and a fitness centre, which guests may use at their convenience. Loberias del Sur also has a seating areas and terraces providing garden plus an on-site restaurant. Room service is available. At Loberias del Sur guests are welcome to use the common facilities, such as the garden, the shared lounge and the games room. 

Day 2 Overview:
This morning you will depart for your full day Excursion to Laguna San Rafael aboard the Catamaran "Chaiten“

Get onboard and start off with a delicious breakfast and then set off towards Laguna San Rafael to be part of an adventure to one of the last natural wonders of the world.

Sailing through the channels of Chilean Patagonia, discover the native forests merging with the sea in a stunning spectacle. Sail the 125 nautical miles onboard the Chaitén catamaran through the Patagonian channels, green islands and lush natural fjords. Ending your trip at the foot of the San Valentin glacier, where the spectacular breaking up of ice-sheets, sends ice floes into the Laguna San Rafael. You will be able to jump onto the Zodiac and have an explore among the icebergs in the Laguna.

Live this experience from the comfort of our modern catamaran and its maximum safety, along with our renowned onboard service. Lunch and a cocktail will be served on board. There is an open bar serving whiskey with millenary ice during navigation back to Puerto Chacabuco. 

Day 3 Overview:
After a buffet breakfast, you will be taken for your half day excursion to “Aiken del Sur Natural Park”. Just fifteen minutes from Hotel Loberias del Sur, enjoy all the biodiversity of Chilean Patagonia in Aiken del Sur Park. In this amazing 300-hectare eco-tourism reserve, you will find four trails that are especially set up for trekking.

Aiken del Sur Park has a Visitor Center where you can find out all about the Park’s activities, botany, tours and anthropology of the Aysen Region. You will start an approximate 2 hour walk, along four natural trails which will take you to see the region’s flora and fauna. This activity is done in groups and is accompanied by specialist guides. The trails are equipped with educational panels and stations to find out and learn about special environmental phenomena; with rest areas, bridges, viewpoints and panoramic platforms where you will be able to enjoy spectacular views. To end your visit to the park, you will be able to enjoy a typical lunch called “asado de cordero al palo” (lamb grilled in a metal cross on an open fire) in a quincho located inside the Natural Park. Afterwards, you will return to the hotel and have the rest of the afternoon at leisure. 

Day 4 Overview:
After enjoying one last buffet breakfast, it will be time to check out and start the journey back to Balmaceda Airport for your onward flight. 

You will have the afternoon free to explore the small city of Punta Arenas. We recommend walking along the shore and visiting the main square.

Featuring a restaurant, Hotel Boutique La Yegua Loca offers accommodations with free WiFi access in Punta Arenas. The Plaza de Armas is only 300 m away.

Each room here features a private bathroom with a hairdryer, a desk and a safety deposit box . A daily breakfast is offered.

At Hotel Boutique La Yegua Loca guests will find a lovely garden and a terrace. 

Departures from Punta Arenas Hotel to Hotel Las Torres:

Only one transfer departing at 7:00 am, arriving in Hotel Las Torres at 12:30 pm.

Hotel Las Torres Patagonia offers All Inclusive programs that allow you to enjoy the park from our hotel, which is located on a private estancia inside one of the most beautiful and moving places on the planet, Torres del Paine National Park.

The All Inclusive programs are designed to give you the freedom to visit various areas of the park.

Program includes:

• Transfers IN / OUT from Punta Arenas or Calafate
• Visit to Cerro Negro Ranch en route from Punta Arenas.
• Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park.
• All meals.
• Open Bar (not including premium spirits).
• All excursions inside the National Park. (Find attached the list of excursion that you can take)
• Bilingual guides.
• WI-FI (only in common areas).
• Accommodation in superior room.
• A 20% discount in our spa.

All tours have departure time scheduled during the morning and afternoon.

All Inclusive Program does not include: Premium liquors, Laundry services, Tips, Phone Calls, Additional meals not programmed by Las Torres, Accommodation outside of the National Park.

Please Note: The departures from Punta Arenas (city or airport) are programmed at the schedules times. Passengers arriving earlier in the day must wait for the corresponding transfer time. The scheduled hours are subject to modification. 

The departure for the “Cruise Special” is subject to the arrival of Australis cruises and therefore subject to the ships disembarkation time.

Set in the Torres del Paine National Park, this rural, rustic-chic hotel has wood-paneled walls, and features views of the Torres del Paine mountains.

Cozy, warmly decorated rooms offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Some provide mountain views. Other amenities include an elegant regional restaurant, an airy, glass-enclosed bar with views of the grounds, and a spa with a sauna and massage treatments. 

Activities in the National Park, see list of options with Hotel Las Torres

Activities in the National Park, see list of options with Hotel Las Torres

Morning Transfers:
If you have an early afternoon flight from Punta Arenas, you will need the morning transfer that departs the hotel right after an early breakfast. 

Afternoon Transfers:
If you are staying in Punta Arenas or have a late evening flight, your transfer is in the afternoon. With this option, you could do a Half Day Tour in the morning and enjoy lunch at the hotel before you depart. 

Activities in the National Park, see list of options with Hotel Las Torres.