HIGHLIGHTS
✔ A balanced and varied program designed to dedicate time to experiencing Chile and exploring its diversity. Dream of the Atacama Desert and visit the mysterious Easter Island. Its rich cultural heritage, delicious cuisine, and award–winning wines will add a touch of pleasure to this trip.
✔ Time for yourself with Santiago and Valparaíso, 2 nights in San Pedro de Atacama, and 3 nights on Easter Island, with time to walk, relax, and enjoy the views.
✔ Carefully selected hotels on the review sites (minimum 4/5 and 8/10)
✔ Promotion of local cuisine and search for privileged dining spots.
✔ Diversity (the energy of the Atacama Desert, the Pacific coast and Valparaíso, the moais of Easter Island, and Santiago).
✔ Optional activities
Departures year-long
Price to come* (land only)
INCLUDED
Hotel accommodations in double rooms, including breakfast, at the mentioned hotels or equivalent, depending on the chosen hotel category.
All ground transfers in private service, except for the Airport/Hotel/Airport transfers in Easter Island.
Private English speaking–guide for Santiago City– Tour and Valparaiso.
For San Pedro de Atacama and Easter Island, shared services guides.
Lunch of day 6 (on board) and lunch of day 9.
Continuous assistance from our office and operators throughout the entire route
EXCLUDED
Beverages (with included meals).
Meals not mentioned in the program.
Optional visits mentioned.
Domestic and international flights.
Personal gear: sunglasses, sunscreen, warm clothing (windbreaker and fleece, hat, gloves, socks), walking shoes, hat, and personal first aid kit.
Luggage handling.
Tips for guides and drivers.
Travel insurance.
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Destination
1
Day 1: Santiago
Arrival at Santiago International Airport.
Meeting and welcome by your English-speaking guide and transfer to your hotel.
Advantages of LatinXplore:
- Delivery of your welcome kit
- Dinner on your own. Due to the time difference and late arrival, many passengers prefer to sleep
directly after the snack provided by the airline.
- Early check-in option with extra charge for passengers who arrive earlier
Dinner on your own
Hotel accommodation
Driving time 20 km/ 40 min – Altitude 521 m
Services included: ☒ Transfer ☒ English-speaking guide ☒ Accommodation ☒ Welcome Kit
Meeting and welcome by your English-speaking guide and transfer to your hotel.
Advantages of LatinXplore:
- Delivery of your welcome kit
- Dinner on your own. Due to the time difference and late arrival, many passengers prefer to sleep
directly after the snack provided by the airline.
- Early check-in option with extra charge for passengers who arrive earlier
Dinner on your own
Hotel accommodation
Driving time 20 km/ 40 min – Altitude 521 m
Services included: ☒ Transfer ☒ English-speaking guide ☒ Accommodation ☒ Welcome Kit
2
Day 2: Santiago - Valparaiso
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the historic center of Santiago, a living testament to the country's history and culture, with
its colonial buildings, lively plazas, and cobblestone streets. This urban enclave captivates visitors
with its eclectic mix of architecture, fascinating museums, and vibrant atmosphere.
Then continue to Valparaíso, the port jewel of Chile, charming with its colorful hills overlooking
the Pacific Ocean, offering stunning panoramic views and a unique bohemian atmosphere. Its
winding streets, artistic graffiti, and relaxed vibe make it a must-visit destination for travelers
seeking authenticity.
From the port to the hills, visit the elevators dating back to the 19th century, and visit the "21 de
Mayo" viewpoint via a route that takes you from the port to the heights of these mythical places
where we can enjoy an exceptional view of Valparaíso Bay.
Return to Santiago and accommodation at the hotel.
Visit the historic center of Santiago, a living testament to the country's history and culture, with
its colonial buildings, lively plazas, and cobblestone streets. This urban enclave captivates visitors
with its eclectic mix of architecture, fascinating museums, and vibrant atmosphere.
Then continue to Valparaíso, the port jewel of Chile, charming with its colorful hills overlooking
the Pacific Ocean, offering stunning panoramic views and a unique bohemian atmosphere. Its
winding streets, artistic graffiti, and relaxed vibe make it a must-visit destination for travelers
seeking authenticity.
From the port to the hills, visit the elevators dating back to the 19th century, and visit the "21 de
Mayo" viewpoint via a route that takes you from the port to the heights of these mythical places
where we can enjoy an exceptional view of Valparaíso Bay.
Return to Santiago and accommodation at the hotel.
Driving time 250 km/ 4h in 2 trips
Services includes: ☒ Transfers ☒ Private English-Speaking guide ☒ Accommodation
Services includes: ☒ Transfers ☒ Private English-Speaking guide ☒ Accommodation
3
Day 3: Santiago - Calama
Breakfast at the hotel.
Arrival in Calama, where the driver and guide will be waiting for you, and transfer to your hotel
in San Pedro de Atacama.
In the afternoon, visit the Valley of the Moon in a shared service with an English-speaking
guide, a mineral world par excellence, sculpted by the erosion of time and wind, a magnificent
spectacle when everything turns orange with the last rays of the setting sun. You will be able to
enjoy this superb spectacle while savoring a delicious snack.
Return to San Pedro de Atacama.
Accommodation at your hotel.
Driving time 140 km/ 1h40 - Altitude 2400 m
Services included: ☒ Transfers ☒ Excursion in shares services with ENG/ESP speaking guide ☒ Accommodation
Arrival in Calama, where the driver and guide will be waiting for you, and transfer to your hotel
in San Pedro de Atacama.
In the afternoon, visit the Valley of the Moon in a shared service with an English-speaking
guide, a mineral world par excellence, sculpted by the erosion of time and wind, a magnificent
spectacle when everything turns orange with the last rays of the setting sun. You will be able to
enjoy this superb spectacle while savoring a delicious snack.
Return to San Pedro de Atacama.
Accommodation at your hotel.
Driving time 140 km/ 1h40 - Altitude 2400 m
Services included: ☒ Transfers ☒ Excursion in shares services with ENG/ESP speaking guide ☒ Accommodation
4
Day 4: San Pedro de Atacama
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure with your driver and English-speaking guide for a day at the Atacama Salt Flat
and Miscanti & Miñiques Lagoons in shared service.
Travel through impressive landscapes as you ascend to the high plateau, reaching the Meñique
and Miscanti lagoons, located at the foot of the two mountains of the same name. These lagoons
are home to abundant regional fauna, including flamingos. On the way back, visit to the small
village of Socaire.
The afternoon will be dedicated to discovering the Atacama Salt Flat, the largest salt desert in
Chile. It covers an area of about 3,000 km² and is surrounded by majestic volcanoes. It is one of
the driest places in the world, and its unique beauty will captivate you.
Visit the Chaxas sector, a nesting area for the three local varieties of pink flamingo: Chilean,
Andean, and James's.
Return to San Pedro de Atacama.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Departure with your driver and English-speaking guide for a day at the Atacama Salt Flat
and Miscanti & Miñiques Lagoons in shared service.
Travel through impressive landscapes as you ascend to the high plateau, reaching the Meñique
and Miscanti lagoons, located at the foot of the two mountains of the same name. These lagoons
are home to abundant regional fauna, including flamingos. On the way back, visit to the small
village of Socaire.
The afternoon will be dedicated to discovering the Atacama Salt Flat, the largest salt desert in
Chile. It covers an area of about 3,000 km² and is surrounded by majestic volcanoes. It is one of
the driest places in the world, and its unique beauty will captivate you.
Visit the Chaxas sector, a nesting area for the three local varieties of pink flamingo: Chilean,
Andean, and James's.
Return to San Pedro de Atacama.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Driving time 300 km/ 3h50 in 3 trips - Altitude 4500 m
Includes services: ☒ Transfers ☒ Excursion in shares services with ENG speaking guide ☒ Accommodation
Includes services: ☒ Transfers ☒ Excursion in shares services with ENG speaking guide ☒ Accommodation
5
Day 5: Calama - Santiago
Breakfast at the hotel (in case of Tatio Geysers optional Tour, breakfast will be in Tatio Geysers).
Optional: total freedom
The opportunity to acclimatize, rest or visit like a local and with total freedom, which the next
day's program does not include.
Optional morning: spectacular show and landscapes / Tatio Geysers
The Tatio Geysers are one of the largest geothermal fields in the world and the largest in the
Southern Hemisphere. They offer a magnificent spectacle at sunrise, when columns of steam
erupt from the ground in a lunar landscape. The cool morning temperatures contrast with the
hot water jets that can reach heights of up to 10 meters.
Departure from the hotel around 5:00 a.m. and arrival at the geysers, starting with breakfast.
Next, a guided walk through the geothermal field to observe the steam jets at sunrise. There is
also the possibility of bathing in natural thermal pools at 30°C. Return to San Pedro in the late
morning with magnificent views of the Tocurpuri and Sairecabur volcanoes.
Shared excursion with an English -speaking guide and breakfast included. Duration
approximately 7 hours.
Driving Time 160 km/ 3h00 in 2 trips- Altitude: 4300 m
Optional: relaxation in the middle of the desert! Puritama Hot Springs
Puritama Hot Springs are a series of natural thermal pools fed by hot springs. Nestled in a green
valley, these hot springs offer visitors a relaxing experience in the heart of the Atacama Desert.
The pools, with temperatures ranging from 30°C to 33°C, are famous for their healing properties
and are surrounded by lush vegetation, creating an oasis of tranquility.
Transfer with driver only, entrance to the hot springs included. Duration approximately
4 hours.
Driving Time 60 km/ 1h00 - Altitude 3500 m
Free morning with the possibility to choose between two optional excursions.
In the afternoon, transfer with driver and English-speaking guide to Calama airport for your return
flight to Santiago.
Arrival in Santiago and on your own, you can walk to your hotel near the airport.
Optional: total freedom
The opportunity to acclimatize, rest or visit like a local and with total freedom, which the next
day's program does not include.
Optional morning: spectacular show and landscapes / Tatio Geysers
The Tatio Geysers are one of the largest geothermal fields in the world and the largest in the
Southern Hemisphere. They offer a magnificent spectacle at sunrise, when columns of steam
erupt from the ground in a lunar landscape. The cool morning temperatures contrast with the
hot water jets that can reach heights of up to 10 meters.
Departure from the hotel around 5:00 a.m. and arrival at the geysers, starting with breakfast.
Next, a guided walk through the geothermal field to observe the steam jets at sunrise. There is
also the possibility of bathing in natural thermal pools at 30°C. Return to San Pedro in the late
morning with magnificent views of the Tocurpuri and Sairecabur volcanoes.
Shared excursion with an English -speaking guide and breakfast included. Duration
approximately 7 hours.
Driving Time 160 km/ 3h00 in 2 trips- Altitude: 4300 m
Optional: relaxation in the middle of the desert! Puritama Hot Springs
Puritama Hot Springs are a series of natural thermal pools fed by hot springs. Nestled in a green
valley, these hot springs offer visitors a relaxing experience in the heart of the Atacama Desert.
The pools, with temperatures ranging from 30°C to 33°C, are famous for their healing properties
and are surrounded by lush vegetation, creating an oasis of tranquility.
Transfer with driver only, entrance to the hot springs included. Duration approximately
4 hours.
Driving Time 60 km/ 1h00 - Altitude 3500 m
Free morning with the possibility to choose between two optional excursions.
In the afternoon, transfer with driver and English-speaking guide to Calama airport for your return
flight to Santiago.
Arrival in Santiago and on your own, you can walk to your hotel near the airport.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Included services: ☒ Transfers ☒ Accomodation
Included services: ☒ Transfers ☒ Accomodation
6
Day 6: Santiago - Easter Island
Breakfast at the hotel.
On your own, you can walk to the airport near your hotel to catch your flight to Easter Island.
Lunch on board.
Arrival at Mataveri Airport on Easter Island and transfer in shared service to your hotel.
Easter Island, located in the South Pacific (3,700 km off the coast of Chile and 4,000 km from Tahiti),
is famous for its mysterious monumental stone statues called Moai, created by the Rapa Nui
people. It also boasts impressive volcanic landscapes, white sandy beaches, and a rich Polynesian
culture.
Since 1995, the island's exceptional heritage has been protected and declared a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, with around 4,000 inhabitants.
Arrival at the hotel and free afternoon.
Transfer with driver in shared service to an evening show of traditional Rapa Nui and
Polynesian dances.
Return to the hotel and accommodation.
Driving time 40 kms/ 1h - Altitude > sea level
Included Services: ☒ Transfers ☒ Accommodation ☒ Lunch on board
On your own, you can walk to the airport near your hotel to catch your flight to Easter Island.
Lunch on board.
Arrival at Mataveri Airport on Easter Island and transfer in shared service to your hotel.
Easter Island, located in the South Pacific (3,700 km off the coast of Chile and 4,000 km from Tahiti),
is famous for its mysterious monumental stone statues called Moai, created by the Rapa Nui
people. It also boasts impressive volcanic landscapes, white sandy beaches, and a rich Polynesian
culture.
Since 1995, the island's exceptional heritage has been protected and declared a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, with around 4,000 inhabitants.
Arrival at the hotel and free afternoon.
Transfer with driver in shared service to an evening show of traditional Rapa Nui and
Polynesian dances.
Return to the hotel and accommodation.
Driving time 40 kms/ 1h - Altitude > sea level
Included Services: ☒ Transfers ☒ Accommodation ☒ Lunch on board
7
Day 7: Hanga Roa
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure with driver and guide in shared service to the archaeological site of Ahu Vaihu,
where several Moai lie face down. This site offers a fascinating insight into the history and
construction of the Moai, showcasing remains of unfinished statues and abandoned carved stones.
The site provides a tranquil environment to contemplate these imposing ancient creations in a
magnificent natural setting.
Continue to the Rano Raraku quarry, where most of the moai were sculpted. This volcanic
quarry is famous for its cliffs of tuff, where Polynesian sculptors extracted stone blocks to create
the island's iconic statues. Many Moai are still in various stages of production, some lying on the
hillside, others still in the carving process. Rano Raraku offers a captivating view of the creation
process of these ancestral monuments.
Departure with driver and guide in shared service to the archaeological site of Ahu Vaihu,
where several Moai lie face down. This site offers a fascinating insight into the history and
construction of the Moai, showcasing remains of unfinished statues and abandoned carved stones.
The site provides a tranquil environment to contemplate these imposing ancient creations in a
magnificent natural setting.
Continue to the Rano Raraku quarry, where most of the moai were sculpted. This volcanic
quarry is famous for its cliffs of tuff, where Polynesian sculptors extracted stone blocks to create
the island's iconic statues. Many Moai are still in various stages of production, some lying on the
hillside, others still in the carving process. Rano Raraku offers a captivating view of the creation
process of these ancestral monuments.
We then continue our journey to discover the "Navel of the World" with AHU TE PITO
KURA.
Next, we arrive at Anakena Beach, one of the few white sandy beaches on Easter Island. It
contrasts with the volcanic landscape that surrounds it. Lined with palm trees and crystal-clear
waters, this beach is not only magnificent but also steeped in history, as it houses several restored
Moai, some of which stand facing the sea.
Anakena is an ideal place to relax, swim, and sunbathe while discovering the unique history and
culture of Easter Island.
Picnic lunch included in the shade of coconut trees and time to relax and swim in the warm,
crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Return to Hanga Roa.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Driving time 40 kms/ 1h - Altitude > sea level
Included Services: ☒ Transfers ☒ Excursion in shares services with ENG speaking guide ☒ Accommodation
☒ Box Lunch
KURA.
Next, we arrive at Anakena Beach, one of the few white sandy beaches on Easter Island. It
contrasts with the volcanic landscape that surrounds it. Lined with palm trees and crystal-clear
waters, this beach is not only magnificent but also steeped in history, as it houses several restored
Moai, some of which stand facing the sea.
Anakena is an ideal place to relax, swim, and sunbathe while discovering the unique history and
culture of Easter Island.
Picnic lunch included in the shade of coconut trees and time to relax and swim in the warm,
crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Return to Hanga Roa.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Driving time 40 kms/ 1h - Altitude > sea level
Included Services: ☒ Transfers ☒ Excursion in shares services with ENG speaking guide ☒ Accommodation
☒ Box Lunch
8
Day 8: Hanga Roa
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure with guide in shared service to the site of Orongo, an important archaeological site
known for its stone structures and cultural significance. It contains remains of stone houses,
petroglyphs, and a series of stone platforms where competitions for the cult of the birdman
(Tangata Manu) were held in Rapa Nui society.
In the afternoon, visit the Akivi site, famous for its seven moai aligned facing the ocean. This
site is unique because the moai face inward, towards the island, unlike most others that face the
sea. It is believed they were erected to observe the stars, as they are aligned with specific points in
the sky.
Continue to Tahai, a ceremonial complex consisting of three platforms with restored moai, an
ahu (sacred platform), and a collection of petroglyphs. Tahai is often visited for its magnificent
sunsets over the Pacific Ocean, providing a picturesque setting to discover the history and culture
of Easter Island.
Return to the hotel and accommodation at the hotel.
Driving time 40 kms/ 1h - Altitude > sea level
Included Services: ☒ Transfers ☒ Excursion in shares services with ENG speaking guide ☒ Accommodation
Departure with guide in shared service to the site of Orongo, an important archaeological site
known for its stone structures and cultural significance. It contains remains of stone houses,
petroglyphs, and a series of stone platforms where competitions for the cult of the birdman
(Tangata Manu) were held in Rapa Nui society.
In the afternoon, visit the Akivi site, famous for its seven moai aligned facing the ocean. This
site is unique because the moai face inward, towards the island, unlike most others that face the
sea. It is believed they were erected to observe the stars, as they are aligned with specific points in
the sky.
Continue to Tahai, a ceremonial complex consisting of three platforms with restored moai, an
ahu (sacred platform), and a collection of petroglyphs. Tahai is often visited for its magnificent
sunsets over the Pacific Ocean, providing a picturesque setting to discover the history and culture
of Easter Island.
Return to the hotel and accommodation at the hotel.
Driving time 40 kms/ 1h - Altitude > sea level
Included Services: ☒ Transfers ☒ Excursion in shares services with ENG speaking guide ☒ Accommodation
9
Day 9: Hanga Roa - Santiago
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer in shared service to Mataveri Airport to take the flight back to Santiago.
Picnic lunch before departure.
Dinner on board.
Arrival at Santiago Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Driving time 40 kms/ 1h - Altitude > sea level
Included services: ☒ Transfers ☒ Acommodation ☒ Box Lunch and dinner on board
Transfer in shared service to Mataveri Airport to take the flight back to Santiago.
Picnic lunch before departure.
Dinner on board.
Arrival at Santiago Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Driving time 40 kms/ 1h - Altitude > sea level
Included services: ☒ Transfers ☒ Acommodation ☒ Box Lunch and dinner on board
10
Day 10: Santiago
Breakfast at the hotel.
At the indicated time, transfer with driver to Santiago Airport for your return flight to your
home country
At the indicated time, transfer with driver to Santiago Airport for your return flight to your
home country