From City Streets to Patagonia's Peaks
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Chile’s vibrant capital and the untamed wilderness of Patagonia. Begin in Santiago, where a blend of modern energy and rich history sets the stage for your adventure. Then, travel south to Patagonia, a land of awe-inspiring landscapes, from towering mountains and glaciers to pristine lakes and vast plains. Explore the stunning Torres del Paine National Park, hike through its dramatic valleys, and marvel at the region's wildlife.
The itinerary below outlines the time spent at the destination. Due to seasonal flight availability, your flight duration may vary.
This itinerary features More Moments, activities included with your package.
If your itinerary includes domestic and/or regional flight tickets, as well as entry tickets to landmarks that require passport details, you must call Air Canada Vacations immediately upon receiving your booking confirmation. Failure to provide Air Canada Vacations with your passport details may result in the unavailability of domestic and/or regional flight tickets and entry passes for certain landmarks included in your tour package. It is mandatory to call Air Canada Vacations at the number provided in your electronic confirmation as soon as your booking is confirmed to submit your passport details.
Format
Locations
- Santiago
- Puerto Natales
- Chile
Inclusions
- Round-trip flight to Santiago (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- Round-trip Economy Class airfare between Santiago and Puerto Natales
- Private transfers to and from airports, and shared transfers for all excursions and sightseeing tours as per the itinerary, unless otherwise noted
- 6 nights accommodation (3 nights in Santiago and 3 nights in Puerto Natales)
- Daily breakfast
- Lunch as per itinerary
- Entrance fee to landmarks and monuments as mentioned in the itinerary
- More Moments activities:
- Full-day city tour, featuring San Cristobal Hill
- Panoramic Torres del Paine, featuring Milodon Cave and Torres del Paine National Park tour
- Full-day navigation to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers
- Hotel taxes, fees and service charges
- Service of English-speaking local guide as per program
- Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Depart from Canada for your overnight flight to Santiago.
Day 2
Welcome to Santiago
Upon arriving at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, you will proceed through customs and immigration. After clearing these formalities, collect your luggage and exit the baggage hall, where a local representative holding an Air Canada Vacations sign with your name on it will welcome you. They will escort you to your transfer, which will take you to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to spend at leisure.
Stay overnight in Santiago.
Day 3
Santiago
After breakfast, a local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby to begin your full-day city tour, which includes a visit to San Cristóbal Hill.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Stay overnight in Santiago.
More Moments Activities Included
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Full-day city tour, featuring San Cristobal Hill
Begin with a visit to the historic city center, where landmarks such as the Plaza de Armas, Metropolitan Cathedral, and La Moneda Palace showcase Santiago's rich heritage. Stroll through the bustling Central Market, brimming with local flavours and authentic Chilean culture.
Next, journey to the bohemian Barrio Lastarria neighbourhood, famous for its cobblestone streets, outdoor cafes, art galleries and vibrant cultural atmosphere.
From there, ascend San Cristóbal Hill, one of the highest points in the city. The hill is home to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Cerro San Cristóbal and if the weather is clear, you will be able to see the majestic mountain range that surrounds Santiago.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Santiago – Puerto Natales
After breakfast and check-out, your private driver will transfer you to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport for your flight to the “gateway to Torres del Paine National Park”, Puerto Natales.
Upon arrival at Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport in Puerto Natales, a local representative holding an Air Canada Vacations sign with your name on it will welcome you. They will escort you to your transfer, which will take you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Stay overnight in Puerto Natales.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine – Puerto Natales
After breakfast, meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby and embark on a fascinating full-day Panoramic Torres del Paine tour featuring Milodon Cave and Torres del Paine Park.
Afterwards, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel, where you can relax and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Stay overnight in Puerto Natales.
More Moments Activities Included
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Panoramic Torres del Paine, featuring Milodon Cave and Torres del Paine Park tour
Depart on an approx. 45 -minute drive to Villa Cerro Castillo, capital of the Torres del Paine commune.. The itinerary continues to the Sarmiento Lake viewpoint, and with good weather conditions, it will be possible to have a your first panoramic view of the Paine Mountain Range.
Continue towards Laguna Amarga, a favourite habitat of flamingos who often find in this place the ideal conditions for feeding. The route continues to the main entrance of Torres del Paine National Park. The next viewpoints to visit are Lago Nordenskjöld, Mirador Salto Grande, Mirador Pehoé, Puente Weber, Rio Paine and Lago Grey.
Enjoy lunch, then continue the tour leaving the park through the south. The last stop in front of Torres del Paine will be Mirador Grey.
After a 1-hour drive, you will reach the Milodon Cave Natural Monument. This protected area is the second most visited after Torres del Paine National Park in the Magallanes region.
Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch
Day 6
Puerto Natales - Bernardo O'Higgins National Park – Puerto Natales
After breakfast, join your tour guide for a full-day adventure aboard a comfortable boat as you navigate the stunning Última Esperanza Fjord, on route to the impressive Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers.
After a full day admiring the breathtaking views of these majestic glaciers from the comfort of your boat, you will return to the Puerto Natales pier, where a local representative will welcome you and assist with your transfer back to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Stay overnight in Puerto Natales.
More Moments Activities Included
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Full-day navigation to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers
Sail into the Señoret channel, heading towards Guanaco Island. Then head to the Estancia la Peninsula block to access the rocky walls, continuing the trip to Punta de Lobos to visit the waterfall and the cliffs. At each point of interest, the boat may stop for you to enjoy the scenery and attractions.
The trip continues to Mount Balmaceda (2035 metres high) where you can see the Balmaceda Glacier and then disembark at Puerto Toro to begin the 1-hour walk along the shore of the Témpanos Lagoon, through a native forest of coihues, ñirres and ciruelillos, towards the Serrano Glacier.
On the return trip, visit an estancia, where you will enjoy a typical Creole lunch. Your tour finishes in Puerto Natales.
Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch
Day 7
Puerto Natales - Santiago
After breakfast and check-out, your dedicated driver will transfer you to Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport in Puerto Natales for your flight to Santiago, Chile’s vibrant capital!
Upon arrival, collect your luggage and proceed to the exit, where a dedicated driver will greet you with an Air Canada Vacations sign with your name on it and take you to your hotel to check in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Stay overnight in Santiago.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Santiago - Canada
After breakfast and checking out, your driver will take you to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport for your flight back to Canada.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Hotel taxes, fees and service charges included.
The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your Travel Agent prior to departure
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip. The accommodation will be based on the category of choice
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Room details
Hotel taxes, fees and service charges included.
The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your Travel Agent prior to departure
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip. The accommodation will be based on the category of choice
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Important Information
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Departure Dates: October 26 to Apr 02
Frequencies:
Oct 26 to Mar 7: 5 times per week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays.
Mar 8 – Apr 02: 5 times per week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
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Not included:
- Gratuities
- Airport taxes (where applicable)
- Meals outside of the ones mentioned within the itinerary above.
- Transfers for any optional activities, and any other transfer services required outside of the itinerary above.
- Entrance to other landmarks not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Additional activities and excursions
- Visa fees (where applicable)
The itinerary above is subject to change without prior notice. The order in which destinations are visited or day excursions occur may change due to operational restrictions, such as weather and accommodation availability.
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day, or cancelled due to weather related conditions.
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- Private transfer service from/to airports.
- Shared transfer service for all sightseeing
- Plane from Santiago to Puerto Natales and from Puerto Natales to Santiago.
- Última Esperanza Fjord boat ride from from Puerto Natales Pier to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers
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The sequence of the itinerary may be altered for reasons beyond the supplier’s control, such as accommodation availability, weather, national events, strikes, etc.