Today’s adventure is a choice between an immersive walking tour of the capital or a delightful vineyard visit.   

The Santiago Walking Tour is the ideal starting point to discover renowned sites and local hidden gems. A subway ride will unveil the most picturesque stations adorned by murals created by  local artists.  We will continue walking through Santiago’s streets, admiring a fantastic architecture that shines in every corner before arriving at Plaza de Armas, the heart of the city.  We will have the opportunity to taste Chilean food  on some local snacks and  depending on the day of the week, a visit to a local market can also be included to appreciate the diversity of fruits, vegetables and coastal bounty like fish and seafood. The tour ends at the Bellavista neighborhood and its charming streets, where we can continue the city exploration on our own or return to our hotel. 

For the Vineyard tour,  a private car (driver only), will pick us from our hotel and take us to Viña Santa Rita,a vineyard founded in 1884 due to its historical importance  and the quality of the wines they produce has become a premium destination. An expert guide will walk us through a  visit to Casa del Turismo, where we will gain insights on the winemaking process, the vinification cellars, storage and bottling plant and we will enjoy an exclusive wine tasting as well. We then continue to the famous Bodega de los 120 Patriotas, Before heading back to the hotel we will be able to get some souvenirs at the local shop.

Our day starts with a transfer to the Santiago Airport to board our flight to Calama, gateway to the Atacama Desert and one of the driest places on Earth. A scenic drive to San Pedro de Atacama immerses us in surreal landscapes, where vast salt flats and impressive colours stretch into the horizon.

In the afternoon, we explore the Cordillera de la Sal, a dramatic expanse of jagged rock formations sculpted by time. At the Valley of Mars, also known as the Valley of Death, the silence and barren terrain create a unique experience. As the sun sets, we arrive at the Valley of the Moon, where shifting hues of pink, orange, and violet transform the landscape into a breathtaking spectacle. Standing atop the towering sand dune, we take in the mesmerizing scene—one of the most unforgettable sunsets in the world. Before heading to our San Pedro de Atacama hotel, time permitting, we will visit a traditional ayllu community to learn about their way of life and impressive ancient techniques to work on ceramics.

Today we enjoy a free day to explore at our own pace or choose one of the following optional excursions:

Extra / add-on Rainbow valley Tour:
We journey to Yerbas Buenas to see ancient petroglyphs and cave paintings created using earthy pigments and animal fat, some of the most significant in the region. Continue to Rainbow Valley, where mineral-rich soils paint the landscape in vivid colors. A walk to the Cascada Seca offers a glimpse into the valley’s geological past. We end the day with a stunning sunset over the Salt Mountain Range.

Extra / add-on  Altiplano Lagoons Tour:
We head south into the high-altitude puna to discover striking lagoons and salt flats, including Chaxa Lagoon in the Los Flamencos National Reserve and the region’s largest: Miscanti Lagoon. We will visit the traditional villages of Toconao and Socaire, home of Atacameño communities, and pass the Tropic of Capricorn, where traces of ancient Inca trails still remain.

Before dawn, we set out for one of the highest geyser fields in the world—the El Tatio Geysers, located over 4,000 meters above sea level. As the sun rises, we stop at Machuca, a tiny Andean village with a charming church and quaint farming lifestyle. The peaceful isolation of this remote settlement is a stark contrast to the steaming geysers ahead.

We continue our way to witness a breathtaking spectacle: El Tatio with its towering columns of steam burst from the earth, illuminated by the morning light. The geothermal activity is mesmerizing, a reminder of the raw power hidden beneath the Earth’s crust.

On our way back, the “Geyser Blanco” (White Geyser) thermal springs welcome us for a relaxing yet invigorating deep, before continuing back to our hotel for a restful evening.

Our driver will take us from our hotel to the Calama airport  for our flight to Santiago de Chile. Upon arrival in Santiago, we remain at the airport to make our international flight connection on our own. 

We bid farewell to the breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and warm hospitality of Chile and for those eager to extend their travel experience, our specialists can arrange an unforgettable journey to Easter Island or you may continue the exploration in Argentina or Brazil.