12 Oct 2026
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Escorted tour
Discover Chile: Torres del Paine, Lake District & Atacama – 13 Days
Three days in Torres del Paine, the volcanoes and lakes of the south and the Atacama Desert, with internal flights, in a group of up to 16.
13 days
From £6,129
Tour overview
This 13-day small-group tour links Chile's three great landscapes, the glaciers and granite towers of Patagonia, the volcanoes and lakes of the south, and the Atacama Desert, with internal flights to save long journeys. Groups have between 5 and 16 travellers aged 16 and over, with an expert tour leader throughout. You stay 12 nights in regionally inspired three-star hotels, including two nights at a lakeside inn inside Torres del Paine National Park. Breakfast is included daily, with three dinners, and group transfers are available on arrival and departure.
The adventure begins in Santiago, a modern city with an old colonial heart, with a city tour and a visit to a winery in the Maipo Valley. A flight south takes you to Puerto Natales in Patagonia and on into Torres del Paine for three days of exploring: a full day of highlights by road and on foot, one of the park's classic walks of around five hours, free time to hike or relax by the lake, and a boat trip across Lago Grey to the face of Grey Glacier.
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From Patagonia you fly to Puerto Montt and stay in Puerto Varas, a town of German-style houses on Lago Llanquihue, beneath the perfect cone of the Osorno volcano. A full day in the Lake District brings a boat trip on the emerald waters of Lago Todos los Santos and a walk on the slopes of Osorno.
The final region is the Atacama, the driest non-polar desert on Earth. From the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama you visit the Salar de Atacama and the high Altiplano lagoons, stopping at the village of Socaire, and rise very early to reach the El Tatio geysers, at more than 4,300 metres, for sunrise, with an optional night-time astronomy tour under some of the clearest skies in the world. A flight returns you to Santiago for a final evening.
The physical rating is medium, with walks of up to five hours, early starts and high altitude in the north. This tour suits active travellers who want to see the very different faces of Chile in under two weeks.
Trip highlights
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A Santiago city tour and a Maipo Valley winery (Day 2)
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Two nights inside Torres del Paine National Park (Days 4–5)
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A boat trip to Grey Glacier (Day 6)
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Lago Todos los Santos and the Osorno volcano (Day 8)
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The Salar de Atacama and Altiplano lagoons (Day 10)
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The El Tatio geysers at sunrise (Day 11)
Your route
11 stops from Santiago to El Tatio
- Santiago Days 1–2 & 12–13
- Punta Arenas Day 3
- Puerto Natales Days 3 & 6
- Torres del Paine (Pehoé) Days 4–5
- Grey Glacier Day 6
- Puerto Montt Days 7 & 9
- Puerto Varas Days 7–8
- Saltos de Petrohué Day 8
- Calama Days 9 & 12
- San Pedro de Atacama Days 9–11
- El Tatio Day 11
Why choose this tour
Patagonia, the Lake District and the Atacama in under two weeks, with internal flights. Two nights inside Torres del Paine, with a classic walk and a glacier boat trip.
Best suited to
- Active travellers who enjoy walking
- First-time visitors to Chile
- Photographers
- Solo travellers looking for a small group
Day-by-day itinerary
13 days from Santiago, Chile to Santiago, Chile
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Day 1 · Santiago Arrive in Santiago
Meet your tour leader and group in the afternoon, followed by dinner.
- Hotel
- Panamericana Hotel Providencia or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Santiago, Maipo Valley Santiago and Maipo Valley
A city tour of Santiago, then a visit to a winery in the Maipo Valley.
- Hotel
- Panamericana Hotel Providencia or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Puerto Natales Fly to Puerto Natales
Fly to Patagonia, with an orientation walk in Puerto Natales.
- Hotel
- Hotel Lady Florence Dixie or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Torres del Paine National Park Torres del Paine
A full day exploring the park's highlights by road and on foot.
- Hotel
- Hostería Pehoé or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Torres del Paine National Park Classic walk
One of the park's classic walks, then free time to hike or relax.
- Hotel
- Hostería Pehoé or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Lago Grey, Grey Glacier, Puerto Natales Grey Glacier
Take a boat across Lago Grey to the glacier, then return to Puerto Natales.
- Hotel
- Hotel Lady Florence Dixie or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas To the Lake District
Fly to Puerto Montt and continue to Puerto Varas on Lago Llanquihue.
- Hotel
- Hotel Solace or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Lago Todos los Santos, Osorno volcano Todos los Santos and Osorno
A boat trip on Lago Todos los Santos and a walk near the Osorno volcano.
- Hotel
- Hotel Solace or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Calama, San Pedro de Atacama Fly to the Atacama
Fly to Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama.
- Hotel
- Hotel Don Raúl or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Salar de Atacama, Socaire, Altiplano lagoons Salt flats and lagoons
Visit the Salar de Atacama and the high Altiplano lagoons via Socaire.
- Hotel
- Hotel Don Raúl or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · El Tatio El Tatio geysers
Reach the El Tatio geysers for sunrise, with an optional astronomy tour in the evening.
- Hotel
- Hotel Don Raúl or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Santiago Fly to Santiago
Fly back to Santiago for a final evening.
- Hotel
- Panamericana Hotel Providencia or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 13 · Santiago Trip ends in Santiago
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Santiago (2 nights) Panamericana Hotel Providencia or similar
- Puerto Natales (1 night) Hotel Lady Florence Dixie or similar
- Torres del Paine (2 nights) Hostería Pehoé or similar
- Puerto Natales (1 night) Hotel Lady Florence Dixie or similar
- Puerto Varas (2 nights) Hotel Solace or similar
- San Pedro de Atacama (3 nights) Hotel Don Raúl or similar
- Santiago (1 night) Panamericana Hotel Providencia or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 12 nights in three-star hotels
- Meals 12 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Internal flights, plus bus, minibus and boat transport
- Santiago city tour and Maipo Valley winery visit
- Torres del Paine excursions and walks, and the Grey Glacier boat trip
- Lago Todos los Santos boat trip and Osorno volcano walk
- Salar de Atacama, Altiplano lagoons and El Tatio geysers
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Torres del Paine entrance fee, if not listed
- Optional astronomy tour
- Meals not listed
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want luxury hotels — accommodation is three-star
- You want most meals included — breakfasts and three dinners
- You dislike early starts — El Tatio is a pre-dawn departure
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Chile
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are internal flights included?
Yes, all internal flights between Santiago, Patagonia, the Lake District and the Atacama are included.
How much walking is there?
Walks of up to about five hours in Torres del Paine, plus shorter walks elsewhere. The physical rating is medium.
Will the altitude affect me?
The El Tatio geysers are at over 4,300 metres. Take it easy and drink plenty of water.
Can I extend to Easter Island?
Yes. An Easter Island extension can be added at the end of the trip.
When is the best time to go?
October to April, when Patagonia's weather is mildest.
How many people travel together?
Between 5 and 16 travellers aged 16 and over, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary