Chilean Landscapes

Journey from cosmopolitan Santiago to Chile’s storybook Lake District and on to the wilds of Patagonia on an itinerary that strings together emerald lakes, penguin colonies, icy fjords, and jagged granite peaks. Explore the island world of Chiloé, cruise beneath towering glaciers in the Ultima Esperanza Fjord, and stand in awe of Torres del Paine’s dramatic landscapes, all while savoring Chilean wines and traditional Patagonian hospitality.

Tour Highlights

Get acquainted with vibrant, cosmopolitan Santiago, framed by the Andes and alive with plazas, markets, and café culture.
Travel into Chile’s picturesque Lake District for a scenic boat ride amid forested shores, volcano silhouettes, and roaring river falls.
Ferry to atmospheric Chiloé Island to explore fishing villages, colorful palafitos (stilt houses), and penguin habitats along the coast.
Admire replicas of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed wooden churches of Chiloé, emblematic of the island’s unique architectural and religious history.
Step aboard a full-size replica of Magellan’s pioneering ship, visiting a floating museum that recalls the age of exploration through the Strait of Magellan.
Cruise the steep-walled Última Esperanza Fjord, watching for dramatic, frozen glaciers, waterfalls, and soaring cliffs that plunge into icy waters.
Be swept away by Patagonia’s spectacular scenery in Torres del Paine and Bernardo O’Higgins national parks, where granite spires, turquoise lakes, and windswept steppe define the landscape.
Savor a Chilean wine reserve tasting that highlights regional varietals, followed by a traditional Patagonian barbecue.
Stay in well situated hotels in Puerto Varas, Punta Arenas, and Puerto Natales that keep you close to lakefront views and Patagonian wilderness.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Depart from home
Day 2: Santiago, Chile
Day 3: Santiago, Chile
Day 4: Santiago • Puerto Montt • Puerto Varas, Chile
Day 5: Chiloe Island • Puerto Varas, Chile
Day 6: Petrohué River Falls • Puerto Varas, Chile
Day 7: Puerto Montt • Punta Arenas, Chile
Day 8: Punta Arenas • Puerto Natales, Chile
Day 9: Puerto Natales • Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, Chile
Day 10: Puerto Natales • Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Day 11: Puerto Natales • Santiago, Chile
Day 12: Santiago, Chile • Depart for home
Day 13: Arrive home

Operator
AHI Travel