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The Best of Chile - from Atacama to Paine

Chile, Patagonia
2 reviews
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

A walking holiday taking in the diverse wonders of Chile, including the Atacama Desert, the Lake District and Torres del Paine National Park

Trip Code: BCD
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4 - 6 MODERATE

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10 - 12 TOUGH

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The Best of Chile - from Atacama to Paine

Highlights
  • Hike up to the spectacular granite towers of Torres del Paine 
  • See snow-capped volcanoes in the Lake District and stay in an estancia
  • Explore Santiago, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas and San Pedro
  • Visit the El Tatio Geysers and Valley of the Moon
  • Learn the ways of a traditional community in the Atacama Desert

At a Glance
  • Group Size 5 to 14
  • 13 nights hotels
  • 11 days walking and sightseeing
  • Max altitude - 4320m
  • join in Santiago

Accommodation & Meals
  • 12 Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches
  • 12 nights Hotel
Overview

A magical land where snow-capped mountains meet cascading rivers and a breath-taking desert showcases smoking volcanoes, Chile is nature on a grand scale, from the Atacama Desert to Torres Del Paine National Park. Home to the mighty Andes, incredible Atacama, lush Lake District and UNESCO Torres del Paine National Park, we start our adventure by exploring the colourful capital of Santiago. Next it’s the spectacular Atacama Desert home to the El Tatio geysers, Valley of the Moon, Devils’ Gorge and local Atacameño with their characterful trekking llamas. After the world’s most magnificent desert we fly to Puerto Varas in the beautiful Lake District, with its snow-capped volcanoes, charming architecture and pretty gardens. Here we hike in the country’s oldest national park whilst surrounded by lush vegetation and beautiful scenery. The grand finale is one of the world’s great wildernesses, the mighty Patagonia. In UNESCO listed Torres Del Paine National Park we stay in excellent ranch-style accommodation and hike to the base of the jaw-dropping Towers of Paine for one of the most iconic images in the world. We bid adios to Patagonia from colourful Puerto Natalas before a final night in Santiago sees us come full circle.

Is this holiday for you?

This holiday offers the perfect opportunity to experience the contrasting landscape of Chile with excellent walks and active sightseeing plus we use internal flights to ensure you see as much of the country as possible. Each day you'll only need to carry a day pack whilst in the Atacama Desert we'll be active in the morning and late afternoon leaving the middle of the afternoon to read, acclimatis …

This holiday offers the perfect opportunity to experience the contrasting landscape of Chile with excellent walks and active sightseeing plus we use internal flights to ensure you see as much of the country as possible. Each day you'll only need to carry a day pack whilst in the Atacama Desert we'll be active in the morning and late afternoon leaving the middle of the afternoon to read, acclimatise and relax in the shade. As San Pedro De Atacama is located above 2300m our days in the Atacama Desert will be spent between 2300m and 4000m. We’ll be walking in the Atacama Desert and the Lake District for between 3 and 5 hours, whilst in Torres del Paine National Park the optional walk to the towers viewpoint can be up to 7 hours. However this is an optional walk, so if you decide to relax at the estanica and enjoy the magnificent surrounding scenery, this won't take away any enjoyment from the rest of the holiday. This holiday is suitable for regular walkers who are looking for the perfect combination of walking and sightseeing in a fantastic country.

Why KE?

This itinerary explores the jaw-dropping diversity of Chile's landscapes. We experience the other-wordly Atacama Desert, the glacial waters of the Lake District and the soaring granite towers of Torres del Paine National Park. With internal flights included and comfortable hotel accommodation throughout, our rewarding collection of walks will bring you the very best of Chile. Read product manager Lisa’s Chilean Adventure.

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