ENJOY THE CHILEAN PATAGONIA

Meet at Mexico City airport to board the flight to Santiago de Chile. Overnight on board.

Arrival, reception, and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. We will start our experience from the hotel to explore the various charms of Santiago. We will observe the contrasts between the historic center and the modern buildings of the eastern sector, discovering favorite spots for both tourists and locals. Our first stop will be the emblematic Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins, also known as Alameda, where we will marvel at the Presidential Palace of La Moneda, an imposing neoclassical building that houses a fundamental part of Chilean history.

We will continue our panoramic tour through the picturesque pedestrian streets of downtown, passing by Plaza de Armas, a strategic point from which the first city plans were drawn. Around it, we will appreciate several historic buildings, including the majestic Cathedral, the imposing Central Post Office, and the elegant Santiago City Hall. Next, we will ascend Cerro Santa Lucía, an architectural and historical site of great beauty that played a crucial role in the city’s foundation and remains a popular destination among locals. Later, we will head to other leisure spots such as Parque Forestal, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the vibrant Lastarria neighborhood. We will cross the Mapocho River to reach the lively Bellavista neighborhood, known for its intense cultural and artistic activity and as one of the favorite nightlife destinations in the capital. We will conclude our exploration by visiting the new city center, including Providencia and the communes of Las Condes and Vitacura, where we will enjoy spaces like Bicentennial Park, one of the city’s new icons. After immersing ourselves in Santiago’s eastern zone, a symbol of growth and modernity, we will return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. We will start our experience from your hotel heading to the coast to discover two gems of the central coast: Valparaíso, with its vibrant culture and unique architecture, and Viña del Mar, famous for its elegant gardens and beautiful beaches.

During the journey from Santiago, we will cross the fertile valleys of Curacaví and Casablanca, known for wine production, until we reach Valparaíso. There, we will enjoy its charming views from natural viewpoints and visit La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda’s unique house-museum (open Tuesday to Sunday), where we will make a photo stop. Entrance not included. We will explore the historic sectors of the city, traveling on a traditional funicular and touring the Alegre and Concepción hills, admiring views from Paseo Yugoslavo and Paseo Atkinson. Then we will head to Viña del Mar to see its main attractions such as the Casino, its gardens, and emblematic avenues. We will also stop at the iconic Flower Clock and in front of the Fonck Museum, home to the only Easter Island moai on the continental territory. Additionally, you can visit the historic Quinta Vergara. We will end this unforgettable day returning to Santiago. Accommodation.

Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Punta Arenas. Reception and transfer to the bus terminal to take a bus to Puerto Natales (249 km / 3:00 hrs). Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. We will start our experience from your hotel to visit two of the most important glaciers in Chilean Patagonia and enjoy a relaxing navigation. We will board the vessel from Puerto Bories pier towards Bernardo O’Higgins National Park through the Señoret Channel and enjoy coffee with a sweet snack while observing Mount Balmaceda, where the glaciers we will visit are located. The first point of interest will be the National Historic Monument Frigorífico Bories, founded in 1913 by Sociedad Explotadora Tierra del Fuego and for over 60 years the most important processing center in Southern Patagonia (today a luxury hotel-museum). We will also see the waterfall and condor cliffs, then disembark at Puerto Toro for a guided walk along the Témpanos lagoon shore through a native forest of coigües, ñirres, and ciruelillos. Here we will appreciate the vegetation and the contrast between the sky and sea ice, accompanied by the imposing Serrano Glacier. After the walk, we will re-embark, then see Balmaceda Glacier while enjoying an aperitif with ice from glacier icebergs. After witnessing this unique and wild landscape, we will head to an estancia for a delicious Magellanic-style lamb barbecue, then return to the hotel in Puerto Natales. Accommodation. (Boat: 21 de Mayo) Operates from September 15 to March 31 with daily departures. From April to August operates only on Sundays with a minimum of 25 passengers.

Breakfast. We will depart from Puerto Natales towards the impressive Torres del Paine National Park. First stop: Milodón Cave, an archaeological site where remains of this extinct prehistoric mammal were found. Continue to Laguna Amarga, the iconic park entrance. Weather permitting, we will capture an unforgettable view of the imposing Torres del Paine, the park’s most representative icon. We will admire the majestic “Cuernos del Paine,” rock formations with contrasting dark and light tones. Later, we will walk to Salto Grande, a powerful waterfall where the turquoise waters of the Paine River plunge dramatically. Our last stop: Lake Grey, where we will walk through a coigüe forest, cross a suspension bridge over the Pingo River, and reach its extensive gray pebble beach. From here, we will see floating icebergs from the majestic Grey Glacier, offering a spectacle of ever-changing blue tones. In the background, the imposing Paine Grande massif reminds us of Patagonia’s vastness and untamed beauty. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Transfer to Punta Arenas airport to board flight to Santiago. Arrival, reception, and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Mexico City. END OF OUR SERVICES.