Chile
Central Valley vineyards; salt flats, geysers and deserts in the north; glaciers, fjords and Andean peaks of Patagonia
Ramblers Tour - 15 Night Itinerary
Contrast the northern deserts with vineyards of Santiago and glaciers and Andean peaks of Patagonia. Enjoy a 4-night expedition cruise through Patagonian ice fields.
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Travel Highlights
- Contrast Chile's desert moonscapes with snow-capped Andean peaks and glorious glaciers
- Begin in Santiago, home to grand European buildings and world class vineyards
- Enjoy a day trip to the colourful and bohemian port city of Valparaiso
- Visit the Atacama Desert, home to salt flats, geysers and wondrous rock formations
- Venture into Southern Patagonia and the renowned Torres del Paine National Park
- Admire chiselled peaks, turquoise lakes and the magnificent glacier
- Embark on a 4-night Skorpios III Cruise through the ice fields of Patagonia
- Encounter epic glaciers, native Patagonian forest and pristine fjords
Tour Route
- Santiago and Valparaiso - 3 Nights
- Atacama Desert - 3 Nights
- Torres del Paine - 4 Nights
- Southern Patagonia Expedition Cruise - 4 Nights
- Santiago - 1 Night
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Santiago and Valparaiso
3 NightsDay 1 - Fly to Santiago do Chile
Day 2 - Arrive in Santiago
Day 3 - Tour through Santiago's past and present
Day 4 - Day trip to colourful Valparaiso
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- Accommodation
Fly to Santiago do Chile
Depart Monday evening on an overnight British Airways flight to Santiago.
Monday, 23 June 2025
Arrive in Santiago
You will be met on arrival at the airport and taken to your hotel, where you stay for 3 nights. You have the chance to get to know your guide and ask them some initial questions about the city.
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Tour through Santiago's past and present
Today enjoy a private guided tour of Santiago to learn about the city's past history and present. You will explore the bustling modern heart of the commercial district and Main Avenue, as well as historical main-square, with its majestic cathedral, before visiting Santa Lucia Hill, the location upon which the Spanish founded the city.
Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Day trip to colourful Valparaiso
Today we take a tour to the Pacific Coast, visiting the charming city of Valparaiso. We take a walking tour of this historic city, including the UNESCO recognised port area once the Pacific leading trading centres. We also visit colourful hillside neighbourhoods, art galleries, cafés and the home of poet Pablo Neruda.
Joaquin Gonzalez
Hotel Casa Real
Located just 45 minutes from Santiago in the foothills of Alto Jahuel, Santa Rita Vineyard and Hotel offers the chance to experience Chile's cultural heritage and winemaking traditions as well as history, culture and cuisine.
Whether you are an experienced connoisseur or more of a beginner, the tours will help you learn about and enjoy…
Hotel Plaza San Francisco
The Hotel Plaza San Francisco is just a short distance from the heart of Santiago.
There are 160 air-conditioned rooms with telephone, cable TV, safety box and mini bar.
The hotel also features a bar, restaurant, swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium and business centre.
Accommodation includes room and breakfast.
Atacama Desert
3 NightsDay 5 - Transfer to San Pedro Atacama
Day 6 - Atacama's salt flats, geysers and rock formations
Day 7 - Explore the Atacama Desert
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Transfer to San Pedro Atacama
Flight to Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, an oasis village fed by two rivers and surrounded by outstanding natural beauty. You will be staying at Alto Atacama, a modern desert architecture lodge including all meals and daily excursions, for 3 nights, the perfect base to explore this amazing space and varied environment.
Friday, 27 June 2025
Salt flats, geysers and rock formations of the Atacama
Over the next 2 days, enjoy guided excursions exploring the Atacama Desert and mountains. We will visit the colonial town on Toconao with its imposing bell tower, observe the beautiful Andean flamingo and marvel at the famous Salt Flats, once fought over by Chile and Bolivia and Peru in the War of the Pacific the outcome of which meant Chile gained much of this mineral-rich area for their own.
We will rise early to see the Tatio Geysers at the best viewing time around breakfast time, go walking in the Valley of the Moon ending at sunset, visit the ancient Indian fortress at Pucara de Quitor and the highland village of Chiu Chiu.
After dark, our guide will explain the incredible views of the stars - the Atacama Desert is one of the best places in the world for star gazing. The lodge has a special area with loungers that enable you to lie flat and obverse the sky in warmth and comfort.
Saturday, 28 June 2025
Explore the Atacama Desert
Nayara Alto Atacama
The Nayara Alto Atacama is a luxury lodge and spa in a breathtaking environment 3km from San Pedro de Atacama. Built in the style of traditional adobe, the lodge is a stunning example of innovative and sustainable architecture, blending into the surrounding red-rock, in the shadow of the Pukará de Quitor ruins and alongside the…
Tierra Atacama
Tierra Atacama Hotel and Spa is a 15 minute walk to the centre of the village of San Pedro. Tierra Atacama is an Adventure Spa, a place where guests combine active enjoyment of the desert with profound restfulness. The hotel presents the great beauty of the Altiplano via guided hikes, bikes, by horseback and in…
Explora Atacama
Covering an area of 17 hectares outside the town of San Pedro, Explora Lodge is a complex of gardens and walkways with modern architecture, comfortable accommodation and many facilities. Newly renovated in 2016, the lodge has its own stables offering a variety of horse riding excursions, as well as its own covered area for astronomy.
Public…
Torres del Paine
4 NightsDay 8 - Return to Santiago
Day 9 - Travel to Torres del Paine
Day 10 - Torres del Paine National Park
Day 11 - Explore Torres del Paine
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Return to Santiago
After a morning excursion, we transfer to Calama and fly to Santiago, staying in the capital overnight.
Monday, 30 June 2025
Torres del Paine National Park
Our journey continues south, taking a flight to Punta Arenas, gateway 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.
Tuesday, 01 July 2025
Torres del Paine National Park
Our days are spent walking in this awe-inspiring area, where dramatic granite massifs rise from the earth, surrounded by glaciers, lakes and gnarled Magellanic beech trees. The walks vary from short 2 hour strolls, to longer full day treks. Whichever you choose, the scenery will be unforgettable and invigorating.
Wednesday, 02 July 2025
Explore Torres del Paine
Patagonia Camp
The Patagonia Camp is located on the edge of Torres del Paine National Park on the shores of "Lago el Toro" and is 100% eco-friendly. This place has been created to fulfill your expectations, combining nature, adventure, relaxation, comfort and luxury. The Camp has 20 luxury yurts specially designed to resist the Patagonian wind, rain…
Hotel Las Torres
The Hotel las Torres was once an Estancia that has now been developed for tourism with comfortable, purpose built accommodation with private facilities and heating; restaurant, bar and social area. The Hostel is ideally located for those wishing to trek along the Ascension River and up to the 'Towers', the rocky peaks with towering above…
Explora Torres del Paine
Explora Lodges and explorations offer an award-wining all inclusive luxury experience. The lodge is located in the centre of Torres del Paine National Park, and designed so it interferes the least possible with its natural surroundings. It is an extension of the park with views of Macizo del Paine.
All rooms are heated and designed…
Southern Patagonia Expedition Cruise
4 NightsDay 12 - Transfer to Skorpios III expedition cruise
Day 13 - Exploring magnificent glaciers
Day 14 - Glaciers and nature walks
Day 15 - Fjord of the Mountains
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Transfer to Skorpios III expedition cruise
Today, we transfer by road to Puerto Natales and embark Skorpios III cruise ship, for a 4-night expedition cruise on the Kaweskar Route to remote fjords and glaciers of the Southern Patagonia Ice Fields, with all meals, open bar and excursions included.
Set sail after lunch through the Almirante Montt Gulf arriving at Caleta Juarez in Guardramiro Fjord. Here we travel on small boats to see up close a colony of elephant seals. Evening sailing crossing Kirke narrows, Morla Vicuna, Union, Collingwood, and Sarmiento channels
Friday, 04 July 2025
Exploring magnificent Glaciers
This morning sail north through Pitt Channel to Guillard Fjord and sail close to Guillard Glacier. Here we explore the glacier on land. Enjoy an afternoon tour through the Glacier's channels. In late afternoon, drive at Sarratea Bay where we take a small boat to explore.
Saturday, 05 July 2025
Glaciers and nature walks
This morning we arrive at Amalia Glacier. The ship will get as close as possible to the glacier for amazing views. We then go ashore and explore the nearby beach and hike through sand, vegetation, and rocks, reaching a viewpoint from where you can observe this beautiful glacier. Back on board we continue to the El Brujo Glacier. If weather and ice conditions allow, you can see the glacier from a nearby rock.
We then sail to spectacular Calvo fjord and enjoy an excursion in a boat navigating amongst the ice, visiting Fernando, Capitán Constantino, and Alipio glaciers.
Sunday, 06 July 2025
Fjord of the Mountains
Today we visit the Fjord of the Mountains, where four glaciers descend from the Sarmiento Mountain Range to the sea. We then visit Alsina Glacier, where we explore by boat visiting this small bay and its eye-catching glacier.
Continue to Bernal Glacier where we hike in a small native forest and across a glacial water lagoon to the front of the Glacier. Here, we will have the opportunity to touch some ice and watch the receding phase of a glacier that no longer reaches the sea. In the evening, as we navigate through the Almirante Montt Gulf, enjoy a farewell dinner.
The Skorpios III
Experience a feeling of pure excitement, as you get up close to the awe-inspiring glaciers of the Southern Patagonian Icefield, from the comfort of the custom built Skorpios III. One of life’s great travel adventures!
A cruise on Skorpios III will take passengers to view as many as 14 different glaciers at close range, in channels which are not visited…
Santiago
1 NightDay 16 - Fly to Santiago
Day 17 - Fly back to the UK
Day 18 - Arrive in the UK
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Fly to Santiago
Transfer to Punta Arenas Airport and fly back to Santiago. Transfer to your chosen hotel for your final night stay in Santiago de Chile.
Tuesday, 08 July 2025
Fly back to the UK
Morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
Wednesday, 09 July 2025
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | 6 Jan-30 Jun, 12 Aug-6 Dec | 1 Jul-11 Aug, 7 Dec-5 Jan |
| Room Arrangement | First | First |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £10,046 | £10,307 |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | £10,930 | £12,861 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 17 Days / 14 Nights
- International flights (2 overnight)
- Internal flights
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- 3 night Skorpios III Expedition Cruise on full board basis including open bar and all excursions
- Breakfast every day and meals as described in the itinerary
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
- Prices are per person
- Prices for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter on request
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