Day 1: International Arrival – Santiago de Chile
Welcome to Chile! Upon your arrival at Santiago Airport, the Condor Travel team will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Please look for the sign with your last name. Santiago is a dynamic, cosmopolitan, and versatile city. Our capital offers all kinds of events, the best of wine, international music festivals, and local and themed flavors. The city's diversity shines through the contrast of its neighborhoods. Get ready to explore its streets, where you'll find beautiful and original art galleries, design shops, crafts, and a great selection of restaurants, bars, and cafes. Night owls can enjoy the taste of Santiago's vibrant nightlife in our modern Bellavista neighborhood.
Meals included: None
Accommodation in Santiago.
Day 2: Santiago de Chile
Free day.
You can choose from optional activities that interest you most, at an extra cost.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation in Santiago.
Day 3: Santiago de Chile – Calama – San Pedro de Atacama
Based on your departure flight, you will be picked up by our staff and transferred to Santiago Airport.(Transfer with Spanish-speaking driver only).
Flight Santiago de Chile - Calama (Not included)To proceed with the following excursion, the suggested flight must arrive in Calama before 12:00 p.m.
Welcome to the driest desert in the world! Once in Calama, we will take you to your hotel located in San Pedro de Atacama. This journey takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. The power of the desert and its impressive stone colors will make you take more than one photo! Approximately 100 kilometers from Calama, the world's driest desert jealously hides a small oasis called San Pedro de Atacama. It's an adobe town with dirt streets that has stolen the hearts of thousands of tourists with the charms of Atacameño and Spanish culture contained in each of its buildings.
Half-Day Excursion: Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley)Semi-Private ServiceOn this half-day excursion through otherworldly landscapes, we will witness a spectacular sunset that makes the Atacama Desert the most romantic tourist destination in South America. In the middle of the Cordillera de la Sal, we will find the Moon Valley, with its rock formations resembling natural sculptures and the salt mantle covering its originally reddish lands. There, we will witness the action of wind erosion on the hills and dunes, which has given way to peculiar figures that, thanks to light effects, take on different appearances. While walking its trails to reach Tres Marías, the valley's largest dune, we can take photos simulating lunar landscapes. Furthermore, on the way to Victoria, the old salt mine, we will see grottoes with stalactites and enjoy a striking view of the region's volcanoes. The grand finale is the privileged view from the Kari viewpoint over the Moon Valley. From there, we will watch the sunset paint the Moon Valley and the San Pedro Valley with color.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama.
Day 4: San Pedro de Atacama
Free day.
You can choose from optional activities that interest you most, at an extra cost.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama.
Day 5: San Pedro de Atacama
Full-Day Excursion – Geyser del TatioSemi-Private ServiceJust as the first rays of sun appear, we will depart to discover an area known for its intense volcanic activity: El Tatio, "the weeping grandfather," the largest group of geysers in the southern hemisphere, and the third largest in the world! The road there will be the perfect excuse to discover the biodiversity of the Machuca and Putana wetlands, and to visit the traditional highland village of Machuca. From the Putana Vado viewpoint, we can admire the wetlands, one of the richest ecosystems of the Altiplano, home to species in a vulnerable state of conservation, such as the puma. It is also a very attractive place for bird watching. At 4,000 meters above sea level, we will find Machuca, a small town of stone, mud, and straw that will transport us back in time. There, we will also have a marvelous view of the wetlands, where herders bring their herds of llamas and sheep to graze. The Tatio Geysers will be our goal. The waters that infiltrate from the mountain range and reach this area create a spectacle upon contact with the hot underground rocks: steam jets shooting up to 10 meters high. After our tour, we will be ready to enjoy breakfast in an area near the Tatio geothermal field with a wonderful view of its fumaroles.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama.
Day 6: San Pedro de Atacama – Santiago de Chile
Based on your departure flight, you will be picked up by our staff and taken to Calama Airport.
Flight Calama - Santiago de Chile (Not included)
Upon arrival at Santiago Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel located nearby. We will request your contact details to coordinate directly with the hotel staff for your pick-up and transfer to the facilities.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation in Santiago (near the airport).
Day 7: Santiago de Chile – Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales
Based on your departure flight, you will be picked up by the hotel staff and transferred to Santiago Airport.
Flight Santiago de Chile – Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales (Not included)To continue and adhere to the itinerary, your suggested flight must arrive in Punta Arenas between 07:00 a.m. and 07:00 p.m. If it falls outside this schedule, you must consider a private transfer at an additional cost.
Welcome to Chilean Patagonia! Once in Punta Arenas, we will take you to the bus station, where you will begin your journey to Puerto Natales. Upon arrival at the Puerto Natales bus station, we will take you to your hotel. If you opt for private services, they will depart directly from Punta Arenas Airport. Puerto Natales is the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park and outdoor adventure in the Patagonia region. The small city is located on the Señoret Channel along a scenic fjord, with the spectacular backdrop of the southernmost peaks of the Andes. As a tourist hub, you will find excellent food, supplies, and more to recharge for your trek, along with local attractions to explore.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation in Puerto Natales.
Day 8: Puerto Natales
Full-Day Excursion to Torres del Paine National ParkRegular ServiceA full day to enjoy the two greatest natural attractions of Magallanes. Departing from Puerto Natales, we will appreciate forests, glacial valleys, mountain ranges, lakes, and, if the weather is on our side, condors along the way. The stop at the Lake Sarmiento viewpoint is the perfect opportunity to capture panoramic photos of the Torres del Paine mountain range, the southern extension of the Andes, and Lake Sarmiento. Another impressive view is from the Laguna Amarga viewpoint, a favorite spot for flamingos. Once in Torres del Paine National Park, we will visit the viewpoints of Lake Nordenskjöld, Salto Grande, Pehoé, Weber Bridge, and the Paine River. At Lake Grey, we will have time to explore the area on foot. Upon leaving the park is the Grey viewpoint, from where we can capture the majesty of the mountains, the immensity of Lake Toro, and, if the weather permits, a section of the Grey Glacier. The day continues with the arrival at the Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument, where we will be surprised not only by its fauna and flora but also by its prehistoric past.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Entrance fees included for Cueva del Milodón & Torres del Paine National Park
Accommodation in Puerto Natales.
Day 9: Puerto Natales
Free day.
You can choose from optional activities such as a navigation tour to see glaciers, at an extra cost.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation in Puerto Natales.
Day 10: Departure – Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas
To continue with the program, your flight from Punta Arenas should depart between 12:00 p.m. and 08:00 p.m. If your flight falls outside this schedule, you must coordinate a private transfer, which will entail additional costs.
According to your flight schedule, our staff will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the Puerto Natales bus station. From there, you will take a regular bus that, on a journey of approximately 3 hours, will drop you off directly at the door of Punta Arenas Airport.
Flight Punta Arenas - Santiago - not included.
Meals included: Breakfast
