Days 1-2
Depart any day of the week for Santiago de Chile. We arrive the following morning and have the afternoon free to explore the city, set in a wide plain with the Andes stretching into the distance. Santiago offers bohemian areas, large craft markets, grand central squares and the Cerro San Cristóbal, a hill which can be reached by funicular railway, for superb panoramic views of the city. (B)

Day 3
Fly to Puerto Montt, capital of the lush Lake District and transfer to Puerto Varas. Afternoon free to explore the city and sorroundings at leisure. (B)

Day 4
A full day excursion to the emerald green waters of Lago Todos Los Santos, visiting Petrohué Falls that flow over the sculpted basalt rock. We continue to Osorno Volcano, with views of the surrounding wooded hills and glistening lakes. (B)

Day 5-7
Our journey continues farther south, as we take a flight to Punta Arenas and transfer to Torres del Paine National Park where we stay for 3 nights at a comfortable lodge within the park for ease of access and the best walks and scenery.Our days are spent walking in this aweinspiring area, where dramatic granite massifs rise from the earth, surrounded by glaciers, lakes and gnarled Magellanic beech trees. The walks vary from six hour treks, to 11/2hr strolls. Whichever you choose, the scenery will be unforgettable. (B)

Day 8
Transfer to Punta Arenas for your afternoon flight to Santiago. Overnight in Santiago near the airport. (B)

Day 9
Early fly to Calama and transfer through the driest desert in the world to San Pedro de Atacama. Stroll in the village. Witness the sunset at Pucará de Quitor, the uins of a 700-year-old Indian fortress, with the Andes mountains stretching north and south as far as the eye can see. (B)

Day 10
Visit the Archeological Museum, founded by a local priest, which houses fascinating examples of Indian artefacts- including mummies which have been perfectly preserved in the dry desert air. In the afternoon we visit the eerie Valley of the Moon for sunset, when the colours and forms of the naturally sculpted salt mountains are at their most beautiful hauntingly. (B)

Day 11
A very early morning departure for Tatio Geysers. This extraordinary sight is best seen as the first rays of the sun catch the forceful jets and steam that rise from
the earth. Stop on the way back to visit a delightful oasis, village of Chiu Chiu. (B)

Days 12-13
Excursion, through the timeless space of the desert, to the village of Toconao, set on the edge of the Salar de Atacama, an immense dry salt lake that stretches into the distance towards a row of snow-capped volcanoes. Return to Santiago in the afternoon for 1 night. (B)

The Sereno Tour departs every day - 14 days including 11 nights' accommodation and breakfast (B), all flights (2 overnight), transfers, excursions, English-speaking guides, transport and meals as shown. Please contact us for further details of what is included.

Optional - Arica & Lauca National Park

Days 14-16

Fly to Arica, Chile's northern most city, which enjoys year round
temperatures of 22°C. We visit the city and the Archeological Museum, which houses a fascinating and well preserved collection of mummies, weavings and pottery. The following day take a scenic drive up to Lauca National Park, arriving first at the charming village of Parinacota, with its 17th century church, and on to Lake Chúngara (4,600m), set against a stunning backdrop of snow-capped volcanoes, and home to varied and abundant wildlife, including vicuñas, vizcachas and flamingos. 

Optional - Valparaiso

Days 14-16
Valparaiso's picturesque setting, enhanced by the surrounding hills that seem to dive into the ocean, is an ideal place to unwind and relax by the ocean.Viña del Mar & Reñaca a short drive, have excellent beaches.

Optional - Maipo Canyon

Days 14-16
Surrounded by the Andes mountains, where the air is pure and the views spectacular, enjoy diffrent activities such as horse riding, trekking various trails or bathing in the thermal waters.

Optional - Wine Region

Days 14-16
Stay at one of our prefered Vineyards located in the Casa Blanca Valley, La Casona at Matetic or the Colchagua Valley & Santa Cruz area where famous wineyards such as Viña Casa Silva and Santa Rita are located and learn about the wine production,growing grapes to tasting techniques of Chilean Wine.

Optional - Cruises

Tierra del Fuego & Patagonia