Atacama Desert, Patagonia & Easter Island - Deluxe

Location: UK/Ireland - Night on board

<p>Arrive at your UK/Ireland departure airport ready to check-in for an overnight flight to <strong>Santiago</strong>. Night on board.</p> <p>If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.</p>

Accommodation Name: Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes

Location: Santiago

<p>Arrive in<strong> Santiago</strong> and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the beautiful city which is surrounded by Andean mountains and boasts a charming historic centre. We recommend strolling around the colonial centre and people-watching in one of the many cafe terraces. Overnight stay in Santiago.</p> <p>If your flight arrives in Santiago in the early hours of the morning, and you wish to have your room available before 2:00 p.m, you can book early check-in in the next step of the booking process.</p>

Accommodation Name: Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes

Location: Santiago

<p>After <strong>breakfast</strong> at the hotel, embark on a fascinating <strong>panoramic tour of Santiago</strong>. Begin your discovery on the main avenue, soaking up the atmosphere and history. Head to the cobblestoned neighbourhood of Lastarria, filled with green spaces and 19th-century mansions. Continue up to Santa Lucia Hill where you'll have some time to take photos of the amazing views and the Hidalgo Castle. Next up, explore the most emblematic sights in the city such as the Plaza de Armas, Santiago Cathedral, the La Moneda government house and the impressive Plaza de la Constitucion. See local life in action at the Central Market before stopping at a Lapis Lazuli store to admire the beautiful crafts and jewellery of local artisans. Return to the hotel and the remainder of the day is free at your leisure to explore or relax as you please. Join the locals in the historic plazas of the city for an evening drink! Overnight stay in Santiago.</p>

Accommodation Name: Kimal

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Santiago - San Pedro de Atacama

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to<strong> Calama. </strong>On arrival, transfer to <strong>San Pedro de Atacama,</strong> situated in the dusty plateaus of the Andean mountains. Arrive at the hotel and begin exploring this town, set within the breath-taking natural scenery. Overnight stay in San Pedro de Atacama.</p>

Accommodation Name: Kimal

Meals: Breakfast

Location: San Pedro de Atacama

<p><strong>Breakfast </strong>at the hotel. The morning is at your leisure to relax or take an optional excursion before sunrise to the Tatio Geysers and Machuca.* This afternoon, set off to the famous <strong>Moon Valley</strong>, situated just outside of the town, between the hills of the Cordillera de la Sal. One of Chile's most astonishing natural spectacles, discover the moon-like landscape, unusual rock formations and the unique geological environment. Continue to the <strong>Death Valley,</strong> home to the best views of the Andes Mountains and it's towering volcanoes. As the sun sets, enjoy the atmospheric red and golden tones over the landscape, an unforgettable moment to feel at one with nature. Return to the hotel and spend the evening at your leisure, recounting the amazing afternoon with your fellow travellers! Overnight stay in San Pedro de Atacama.</p> <p><strong>* Optional Tatio Geysers &amp; Machuca Excursion:</strong> Take an excursion to the beautiful Altiplano, setting off early to see the sunrise over the geothermal field of the Tatio Geysers, where 70 fumaroles emerge from the ground in jets of steam and water. Also visit the village of Machuca, home to traditional straw houses and artisans selling traditional Andean crafts. Breakfast included.</p>

Accommodation Name: Kimal

Meals: Breakfast

Location: San Pedro de Atacama

<p>After a leisurely <strong>breakfast,</strong> enjoy a free day to relax at your own pace or get out into the other-worldly landscapes of the Atacama desert to explore further. We recommend visiting the beautiful Altiplanic lagoons, a true natural spectacle. Overnight stay in San Pedro de Atacama. </p> <p><strong>* Optional Altiplanic Lagoons Excursion: </strong>Climb to the magnificent Salar de Aguas Calientes, famous for its red stones and visit the Altiplanic lagoons of Miscanti and Miniques, home to a multitude of wildlife. Afterwards, explore Chaxa Lagoon and the Andean town of Toconao to get to know local life in this unique environment. Lunch included. </p>

Accommodation Name: Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes

Meals: Breakfast,Lunch

Location: San Pedro de Atacama - Santiago

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. Transfer to Calama airport to board the flight to <strong>Santiago.</strong> Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Depending on the time you arrive, spend the rest of the day exploring at your leisure. Be sure to sample Chilean wine at one of the local wine bars, it's world-renowned for its quality. Overnight stay in Santiago.</p>

Accommodation Name: Cabaña del Lago

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Santiago - Puerto Varas

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. Transfer to Santiago airport to board a flight to the city of <strong>Puerto Montt.</strong> Arrive and transfer to the hotel in <strong>Puerto Varas, </strong>in Chile's southern lake district. Depending on your arrival time the rest of the day is free to explore the 'City of Roses', located in the province of Llanquihue, where you can enjoy views of the Osorno Volcano and the serene Lake Llanquihue. We recommend visiting the Patrimonial District and admiring the German-style houses, the Church of the Sacred Heart and the Pablo Fierro Museum. Overnight stay in Puerto Varas.</p>

Accommodation Name: Cabaña del Lago

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Puerto Varas

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. Discover the delights of the region today as you travel along the banks of <strong>Lake Llanquihue</strong>, passing by alpine-style architecture and breathtaking natural views. Arrive in <strong>Ensenada,</strong> surrounded by both the <strong>Osorno</strong> and <strong>Calbuca Volcanoes.</strong> Take in the views before continuing to <strong>Vicente Perez Rosales National Park</strong> to experience the power of nature in the form of the <strong>Petrohue River's</strong> glacial rapids, turquoise and emerald as they descent between volcanic rocks. Return to Puerto Varas and enjoy the remainder of the day exploring or relaxing at your leisure. Overnight stay in Puerto Varas.</p>

Accommodation Name: Cabaña del Lago

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Puerto Varas

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure in Puerto Varas, exploring at your own pace and capturing the beautiful scenery. Alternatively, we recommend taking an optional excursion to the Greater Island of Chiloe or to the Osorno Volcano. * Overnight stay in Puerto Varas. </p> <p><strong>* Optional Excursion to the Greater Island of Chiloe:</strong> Transfer to Pargua to board a ferry, crossing the Chacao Channel, which separates the mainland with the Greater Island of Chiloe. Spend the day exploring the island and its sights, including the iconic wooden churches, built by Jesuit missionaries in the 17th and 18th centuries. Visit the cities of Dalcahue, Castro and Ancud and get to know the local gastronomy at the local municipal market. </p> <p>* <strong>Optional Excursion to Frutillar &amp; Puerto Octay: </strong>Set off to the historic city of Frutillar, bursting with traditional German architecture and impressive views of the Osorno Volcano. Explore the city and visit the German Settler Museum. Afterwards, visit charming Puerto Octay, once a thriving port town before the railroad was constructed, and enjoy the views from the Centinela Peninsula. </p> <p><strong>Please note: </strong>you can only choose one of the two optional excursions.</p>

Accommodation Name: Costaustralis

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Puerto Varas - Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board a flight to <strong>Punta Arenas</strong>. On arrival, transfer to the bus terminal to take a regular bus transfer to stunning <strong>Puerto Natales, </strong>a journey of around 3-hours. Arrive, transfer to the hotel and take some time to explore this once modest fishing port. Make sure to see the pretty corrugated tin houses and cosy old-style lodgings as well as enjoying the international restaurants and cafes. Overnight in Puerto Natales.</p>

Accommodation Name: Costaustralis

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine National Park - Puerto Natales

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. Today is the day you explore the world-famous <strong>Torres del Paine</strong> <strong>National Park</strong>, an icon of Chile's natural beauty and loved by adventurers around the world. Set off into the landscapes, stopping at the <strong>Milodon Cave, </strong>an amazing natural monument where the fossilised remains of an extinct ground sloth were discovered in the 19th-century. Continue into the national park observing the picturesque Sofia Lagoon, Cordillera Prat, Porteno Lake and pristine natural landscapes. Take in the views and snap some photos at the Gray Lake Viewpoint, and walk along the shore of Gray Lake. Take some time to relax at the designated rest point before continuing into the Salto Grande sector of the park to visit the Nordenskjold Lake Viewpoint and the Paine Waterfall and Amarga Lake. Enjoy the amazing untouched wilderness and soak up the fresh air. The last stop, at dusk, is the Sarmiento Lake Viewpoint, for an unforgettable view as the sun begins to set. Return to Puerto Natales after an action-packed day! Overnight stay in Puerto Natales.</p>

Accommodation Name: Costaustralis

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Puerto Natales

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure in Puerto Natales. We recommend visiting the Municipal Historical Museum in the city centre, which exhibits artefacts from the region&rsquo;s indigenous population. Alternatively, take an optional excursion to Grey Lake for an unforgettable boat trip through the glacier field.* Overnight stay in Puerto Natales.</p> <p>* <strong>Optional Grey Lake Boat Excursion: </strong>Head to Torres del Paine National Park to board the ship 'Gray III' and cruise on Grey Lake, taking in the unparalleled landscapes of floating icebergs and imposing mountains. Get up-close to the front wall of the Grey Glacier, 30 meters in height. Enjoy a pisco sour as you take in the views before returning to the shore and the Lago Gray Hotel where you'll have some free time before returning to Puerto Natales. </p>

Accommodation Name: Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas - Santiago

<p>After <strong>breakfast</strong> at the hotel transfer to the bus terminal to catch a <strong>regular bus transfer</strong> to <strong>Punta Arenas</strong> airport for a flight to <strong>Santiago.</strong> On arrival in the capital, transfer to hotel. Depending on your arrival time enjoy some free time to explore the city or do some last-minute souvenir shopping. Overnight stay in Santiago.</p>

Accommodation Name: Altiplánico Rapa Nui

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Santiago - Easter Island

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to <strong>Easter Island.</strong> Arrive in Easter Island and transfer to the hotel. This magical island, known for its mysterious Moai carved figures, is a remote volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean. Its native name is Rapa Nui and its archaeological sites are world-renowned. Overnight stay on Easter Island.</p>

Accommodation Name: Altiplánico Rapa Nui

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Easter Island

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. Explore the heritage of ancient Rapa Nui today with a <strong>full-day island tour.</strong> Begin the day at <strong>Akahanga</strong>, the burial place of the first king of the island, Ariki Hotu Matua. Next, head to <strong>Rano Raraku, </strong>a volcanic crater surrounded by several emblematic <strong>moai sculptures</strong> and <strong>Ahu Tongariki</strong>, the largest ceremonial platform on the island, known for its impressive moai sculptures. Stop for <strong>lunch at a Rapa Nui household</strong> to learn about the island&rsquo;s culture and cuisine. In the afternoon, travel to <strong>Te Pito Kura</strong>, known as the &lsquo;navel of the world&rsquo;, home to the largest moai on the island, transported all the way from the Rano Raraku Quarry and placed on the ceremony platform here. The last stop of the day is at <strong>Anakena Beach</strong>, thought to be the landing place of the first king of Rapa Nui. Home to two &lsquo;ahus&rsquo;, or ceremonial platforms, take the opportunity to relax on the white-sand shoreline or take a dip in the refreshing waters of the South Pacific. Return to the hotel after an action-packed day, filled with newfound knowledge of the history of Rapa Nui. Overnight stay in Easter Island.</p>

Accommodation Name: Altiplánico Rapa Nui

Meals: Breakfast,Lunch

Location: Easter Island

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. Spend the morning relaxing at your leisure and enjoying the landscapes of Easter Island. We recommend an optional excursion to Orongo.* In the afternoon, set off on an exciting excursion to learn about the ancient ceremonies and beliefs of Rapa Nui's earliest inhabitants. Begin with a short trek to <strong>Ana te Pahu</strong>, a large underground cave, once a tribal residence and source of fresh water. Continue to <strong>Ahu Akivi,</strong> a sacred site home to seven restored Moai statues that look out to the Pacific Ocean. Afterwards, explore the<strong> Puna Pau quarry,</strong> the crater of an ancient volcano. It is from here that the islands ancient inhabitants once harvesting raw materials to construct ceremonial crowns. Return to the hotel and bring your exciting day to a close. Overnight stay on Easter Island. </p> <p>* <strong>Optional Orongo Ceremonial Village Excursion: </strong>Trace the history of the iconic 'Birdman Competition' with a tour of Rano Kau Volcano and the ceremonial village of Orongo. Explore Ana Tai Tangata Cave and Vinapu, once a ceremonial centre. Head up to the freshwater crater of Rano Kau, once the site of the birdman competition where chosen islanders would risk life and limb to collect the first sooty tern egg of the year. Next, head to Orongo, which has a total of 54 traditional houses, restored with their original petroglyphs and rock art. </p>

Accommodation Name: Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Easter Island - Santiago

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the mainland and <strong>Santiago</strong>. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, take the rest of the day at your leisure to soak up the atmosphere of the city or to do some souvenir shopping. Overnight stay in Santiago.</p>

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Santiago - Night on board

<p><strong>Breakfast</strong> at the hotel. It's time to wave goodbye to Chile, having travelled it's length and breadth and experienced the full glory of its natural beauty and fascinating cultures. Transfer to Santiago airport for a flight back to the UK/Ireland. Night on board.</p>

Meals: Breakfast

Location: UK/Ireland

<p>Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end your trip.</p>