The best of the best during a 13-day Chile vacation

Welcome to Chile! Upon landing at Santiago airport, a Cascada representative will quickly transfer you to your hotel to relax before starting your city tour. The tour kicks off in Santiago's Historical Center, highlighting the Metropolitan Cathedral, the old central post office, the neoclassical Justice Tribunal with the Supreme Court, and ex-Congress. We'll then venture down Alameda towards La Moneda Palace and ascend Cerro Santa Lucía for city views. We will end this tour at the Metropolitan Park (San Cristobal Hill) for its breathtaking vistas, accessible by funicular and cableway. You'll be returned to your hotel after the tour.

We'll pick you up at 9:00 AM to start the journey to the beautiful Casablanca Valley, not far from Santiago. The meandering, tree-lined country roads of the enchanting Casablanca Valley are the backdrop for this easy, relaxing bike tour through one of Chile's premier wine-growing regions. We'll bike leisurely along tree-lined roads through some of central Chile's finest vineyards, stopping to learn about the fascinating history of wine in Chile and why the soil and climate here is perfect for production, sample some of the area's superb white wines and enjoy a delicious lunch at Casas del Bosque Vineyard's Restaurant, Tanino.

After a couple of days exploring Chile's central region, we'll make the journey up north! Today we'll check out of the hotel and drive to the airport in a private transfer. After a short scenic flight, we'll arrive in Calama and head to San Pedro de Atacama, in the middle of the desert, where we'll check into your hotel. In the afternoon you'll have a time to acclimatize and explore the town.

Don't worry -- the  early wake-up call this morning will be well worth it! Today we'll go to the amazing Tatio Geysers and see them in action. From almost 900 meters below the earth, boiling steam bursts up to 40 meters over the surface of these spectacular geysers. A scrumptious breakfast will be served upon arrival before we walk through the geothermal fields with the geysers erupting nearby. As we drive back, there is a magnificent view of the Tocopurri and Sairecabur Volcanoes. We'll arrive back in town in time to have lunch and the afternoon free to rest or continue exploring.

After breakfast, we’ll head south to explore the "Puna" region, featuring unique lagoons and salt flats, including the impressive Miscanti Lagoon. We will also visit the Village of Socaire to experience the local indigenous culture.

In the afternoon, we will visit The Moon Valley to enjoy the sunset and then return to our hotel to relax.

Today, we set off on a journey from the arid Atacama Desert to the lush Lake District. We'll head to Calama airport, fly to Puerto Montt with a Santiago connection, and drive to Puerto Varas, known for its German architecture and Lake Llanquihue views, where we'll settle into our hotel.

This morning it's time for a white water rafting adventure! We'll head to the Petrohue sector, in Perez Rosales National Park, located at the foot of Osorno Volcano next to the flowing turquoise waters of the Petrohue River. Once we arrive we'll meet our skilled guides who will equip us with the rafting gear needed (wet suit, helmet, paddle jacket and life jacket) and then talk us through safety instructions. We board the rafts and start paddling down this beautiful class III river, enjoying the rapids and the views. After finishing our adventure, we'll have a tasty snack on the river banks and then return to Puerto Varas to spend the afternoon.

With Osorno Volcano as our backdrop, today we'll trek close to Chile's famous Todos Los Santos Lake. On the way, we'll stop to admire the region's rivers and waterfalls at Ensenada and Saltos de Petrohué, before starting your three-hour ascent. At the top, the prize is clear: one of the most exquisite views of the Andes mountain range, with three volcanoes and the expansive blue of Todos Los Santos Lake, sprawled at your feet. What a treat!.

Today, you'll leave your hotel and fly to Punta Arenas, Chile. Upon arrival, we'll drive you to EcoCamp Patagonia in Torres del Paine National Park, with a lunch stop in Puerto Natales. Enjoy scenic views, wild birds, and the Patagonian landscape along the way. You'll spend the night at EcoCamp, offering stunning views of the Towers. With summer sunsets around 11 PM, you'll have plenty of daylight to admire the surroundings. Over the next two days, choose from three daily excursions of varying difficulty, provided by EcoCamp based on our Wildlife Safari program Excursion Itinerary.

Our journey traverses the park, showcasing Paine Grande's snowy summits and Los Cuernos' granite spires. A lakeside walk at Pehoe leads to the dramatic Salto Grande falls, continuing to the Nordenskjold trail's lookout. At Lake Grey, enjoy a box lunch before a boat trip to Glacier Grey's ice walls. We return to EcoCamp after marveling at the glacier.

*Note: During Shoulder Season (October and April), the Glacier Grey boat trip may be canceled if fewer than 10 passengers are available, in this case, an alternative excursion will be arranged.

We'll walk from Ecocamp towards Ascencio Valley on the Tower's eastern face. Dry mountain spots, beech forests and small rivers line the scenic walk towards the valley. Our challenge comes as we climb the steep moraine, a mass of boulders leading us towards one of the most famous views overlooking the Towers. The towers consist of three gigantic granite monoliths, the remains of a great cirque sheared away by the forces of glacial ice. After an uphill slog, the Towers eventually come into full view, rising majestically before us, with the glacial lake visible below.  After feasting with a view, we backtrack along the same trail and return to EcoCamp.

It's now time to board an early morning vehicle, sit back, relax and enjoy a scenic ride back to Punta Arenas in time to catch the evening flight to Santiago. Once in Santiago, we'll go to a lovely hotel via private transfer and get some well-deserved sleep.

After breakfast, we'll check out of the hotel and drive to the airport via private transfer, where we'll board our flight. Hasta la próxima Chile!