Itinerary

1. SANTIAGO

   Welcome to Santiago! Your adventure commences right away with a half day city tour of Santiago including Santa Lucia Hill. Your tour takes you towards the downtown area, passing Forestal Park along the Mapocho River. Next, head to Plaza de Armas and on to the Administration district where the Presidential Palace “La Moneda” is located. Drive along the main avenue of Alameda and see San Francisco Church, thought to be the oldest colonial building in town. Transfer to your hotel.

2. SANTIAGO I PUERTO MONTT I PUERTO VARAS

   After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Montt. Enjoy time exploring Chile’s “City of Roses.” Overlooking one of Chile’s most expansive lakes, Lago Llanquihue, take in the aweinspiring views of snow covered Osorno Volcano that can be seen reflected in its waters. Spend time exploring Puerto Varas’ main square, gardens, and monuments. Later we continue to Angelmó, famed for its handicrafts, gift shops, and Central Market. (B)

3. PUERTO VARAS

   Your day’s adventuring starts with a visit to Llanquihue city, famed for their sausages. Continue along to Frutillar, a city reminiscent of old Bavaria where its first settlers originated in 1856. Admire the German style homes and gardens as well as the breathtaking views of the Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes. Consider joining an optional excursion to the German Colonial Museum. (B)

4. PUERTO VARAS I PUERTO MONTT I PUNTA ARENAS I PUERTO NATALES

   Transfer from the Puerto Varas hotel to the Puerto Montt airport to board a flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival you will be assisted at the Punta Arenas airport and then transferred to the transportation terminal to board a bus to Puerto Natales. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in Puerto Natales. (B)

5. PUERTO NATALES

   After breakfast, depart from your hotel in Puerto Natales and stop at Milodon Cave composed of three caverns and a rocky conglomerate called “Silla del Diablo,” or Devil’s Chair. Head to Torres del Paine National Park to experience a spectacular reserve at the end of the world! In this protected area you will find a fertile combination of lakes, lagoons, waterfalls, glaciers, hills, and peaks. Inside, the road is surrounded with dozens of lagoons contrasting with hills and snow-capped mountains. On the way back, stop at Sarmiento Lake view point to take the last picture of Torres del Paine National Park. (B,L)

6. PUERTO NATALES

   Morning transfer to the pier to board your ship. As you sail along, see Guanocos Island and the Fjord of the Last Hope before arriving at Balmaceda Glacier. Here you may spot cormorants and sea lions amid its rocky outcrops. Later, visit the Serrano Glacier, with its sheer walls of ancient blue ice and massive icebergs. Once on the vessel, you will enjoy an aperitif with ice taken from the glacier. On the way back, enjoy typical spit-roasted lamb at Consuelo ranch. (B,L)

7. PUERTO NATALES I PUNTA ARENAS TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)

   At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the bus terminal of Puerto Natales to board the bus to the airport of Punta Arenas for your flight home. (B)