Services Included
- Nine (9) nights in superior-category hotels
- Daily breakfast
- One (1) Welcome Dinner with wine
- Seven (7) lunches
- Two (2) lunches on your own
- All excursions described in the itinerary
- Round-trip domestic flight from Santiago to Puerto Montt
- All entry fees to museums, ferry crossings at the Chacao Channel, and scheduled wine tastings
- Bilingual guides (Spanish–English)
- Private air-conditioned bus transportation
Services Not Included
- Travel and health insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal laundry, cocktails, personal expenses, or wine outside of scheduled meals
- Alcohol not included in lunch or the Welcome Dinner
Dec 13 — Arrival in Santiago
Welcome to Santiago de Chile. Check in to our hotel, take a rest, unpack, and enjoy lunch.Afternoon: City tour of Santiago — the historic sector, museums, the Central Market, and much more.
Welcome Dinner.
Overnight: Santiago
Dec 14 — Santa Rita Winery with Gourmet Lunch
Visit Santa Rita Winery near the Maipo Valley. Enjoy a gourmet lunch, followed by a lecture on the history of the winery and its wine cellars, then a wine tasting.
Overnight: Santiago
Dec 15 — Santiago to Valparaíso
Today we travel to the coast, visiting the towns of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. City tour of Valparaíso, including the port, historic buildings, and hills. After lunch, we visit Pablo Neruda’s House-Museum, then continue by funicular to explore the city’s most famous hills and street art. Check in to our hotel. Free evening.
Overnight: Viña del Mar
Dec 16 — Viña del Mar & Concón Coast
One of Chile’s favorite beach towns, known as “The Garden City.” We see the Moai statue at the Fonck Museum, then stop at Avenida Perú, where locals gather each New Year to celebrate with fireworks. We continue along the Pacific coastline, taking in the waves and ocean breeze. Lunch at a local restaurant. Free evening.
Overnight: Viña del Mar
Dec 17 — Casablanca Valley, Santiago Airport & Puerto Montt
Check out from our hotel and head toward Casablanca Valley. Lunch at Casas del Bosque Winery, surrounded by trees and gardens. Afterward, we travel to Santiago Airport for our flight to Puerto Montt, in the Lakes Region.
Transfer from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas — “The City of Roses.” Check in to our hotel. Free evening to walk along the lake and enjoy the gardens.
Overnight: Puerto Varas
Dec 18 — Full Day: Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas & Surroundings
City tour of Puerto Montt, including a stop at the Manuel Montt lookout for panoramic views of the city, Reloncaví Gulf, and Tenglo Island. Visit the picturesque Angelmó Bay, with its seafood market, restaurants, and handicraft market. Continue to Puerto Varas, on the shores of Llanquihue Lake with views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes. Lunch at a traditional German restaurant featuring schnitzel, bratwurst, spätzle, goulash, and kuchen (German-style cakes), alongside Chilean specialties.
Overnight: Puerto Varas
Dec 19 — Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, Petrohué Falls, Lake Todos los Santos & Osorno Volcano
We travel along the southern shore of Llanquihue Lake, learning about the region’s German colonization and local agriculture. Inside Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, we admire the striking turquoise waters of Petrohué Falls, then visit Todos los Santos Lake — the source of the Petrohué River — and enjoy the calm reflections along its peaceful beaches.
Afternoon: Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to the base of Osorno Volcano and the village of Ensenada. We take a boat tour on Lake Todos los Santos, enjoying panoramic views of the Petrohué River valley and Llanquihue Lake, along with unbeatable views from Osorno Volcano. Free evening.
Overnight: Puerto Varas
Dec 20 — Puerto Varas to Chiloé Island: Dalcahue & Castro
We board a ferry from Pargua, crossing the Chacao Channel (approximately 30 minutes), with stunning views of the landscape and marine wildlife along the way. On arrival, we visit the charming coastal town of Dalcahue, known for its handicraft market, local marketplace, and historic church — a National Monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch featuring fresh seafood and native Chiloé potatoes.
We continue to Castro to see the famous stilt houses (Palafitos), the UNESCO-listed wooden churches, and the Barrio Gamboa viewpoint, offering beautiful views of traditional buildings standing on wooden pillars over the water. Check in to our hotel. Free evening.
Overnight: Castro
Dec 21 — Chiloé Island: Ancud Exploration
After breakfast, visit Ancud, a charming coastal city and gateway to the Isla Grande de Chiloé, known for its rich mythology, colorful wooden architecture, and fresh seafood. Visit the main square, the regional museum, and the local marketplace.
Continue to the historic San Antonio Fort, an 18th-century Spanish fortification, and take in beautiful views of the bay.
Afternoon: Lunch on your own, with free time to explore at your own pace.
Overnight: Castro, Chiloé Island
Dec 22 — Chiloé to Puerto Montt Airport / Return Flight
We take the ferry back across the Chacao Channel to the port of Pargua. In the afternoon, we drive to Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) for your return flight to Santiago, connecting to the USA or another destination in South America.