25 Oct 2026
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£5,240pp
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Escorted tour
Highlights of Chile: Atacama to Torres del Paine – 13 Days
The Atacama, the Lake District, Magdalena Island's penguins and Torres del Paine, with four internal flights.
13 days
From £5,090
Tour overview
This 13-day small-group tour visits the highlights of Chile from north to south, flying between regions to make the most of your time. A tour leader travels with the group throughout, and you stay 12 nights in comfortable mid-range hotels, including two nights inside Torres del Paine National Park. Four domestic flights are included, along with private road transfers and boat trips. Breakfast is included daily, with two dinners, and the minimum age is 16.
The tour begins in Santiago, beneath the Andes, with an afternoon orientation and the view from San Cristóbal Hill, followed by a day trip to the coast for a walking tour of Valparaíso's UNESCO-listed old town, a maze of colourful houses, murals and funiculars, and neighbouring Viña del Mar. Santiago's old centre has fine colonial buildings around the Plaza de Armas.
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A flight north takes you to the Atacama Desert and the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama, set among volcanoes, for three nights. You watch the sunset over the Moon Valley, explore the vast Atacama salt flat, its flamingo lagoons and the high Altiplano lakes, and visit the village of Toconao. A pre-dawn drive brings you to the El Tatio geysers for sunrise, with a free afternoon and an optional astronomy tour.
Next you fly to Puerto Montt and stay in Puerto Varas on Lake Llanquihue, with a full day walking across the lava fields of the Osorno volcano and seeing the rushing Petrohué Falls. A flight to Punta Arenas brings you to southern Patagonia, where a catamaran takes you to Magdalena Island to walk among tens of thousands of Magellanic penguins in season. Two nights in Torres del Paine follow, with a three-hour hike on the Hunters Trail, a free morning and an optional boat ride, before Puerto Natales and a flight back to Santiago. Look out for Andean condors soaring over the park's ridges.
The physical rating is medium, with walks of a few hours, early starts and high altitude in the north. This tour suits active travellers who want a comprehensive first visit to Chile. Single rooms are available for a supplement.
Trip highlights
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Valparaíso's UNESCO-listed old town (Day 2)
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Sunset over the Moon Valley (Day 3)
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The El Tatio geysers at dawn (Day 5)
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The lava fields of Osorno and Petrohué Falls (Day 7)
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Magellanic penguins on Magdalena Island (Day 9)
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Two nights inside Torres del Paine (Days 9–10)
Your route
13 stops from Santiago to Punta Arenas
- Santiago Days 1–2 & 12–13
- Valparaíso Day 2
- Calama Days 3 & 6
- San Pedro de Atacama Days 3–5
- El Tatio Geysers Day 5
- Puerto Montt Day 6
- Puerto Varas Days 6–7
- Petrohue Waterfalls Day 7
- Punta Arenas Day 8
- Magdalena Island Day 9
- Torres del Paine Days 9–10
- Puerto Natales Day 11
- Punta Arenas Day 12
Why choose this tour
Chile's best regions in under two weeks, with four internal flights included. Penguins, geysers, volcanoes and Torres del Paine on one tour.
Best suited to
- First-time visitors to Chile
- Active travellers who enjoy walking
- Wildlife and nature lovers
- Solo travellers looking for a group
Day-by-day itinerary
13 days from Santiago, Chile to Santiago, Chile
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Day 1 · Santiago, San Cristóbal Hill Arrive in Santiago
Meet your tour leader for an afternoon city orientation, including San Cristóbal Hill.
- Hotel
- NH Ciudad de Santiago or similar
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Day 2 · Valparaíso, Viña del Mar Valparaíso
A day trip to the coast for a walking tour of Valparaíso and a visit to Viña del Mar.
- Hotel
- NH Ciudad de Santiago or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Calama, San Pedro de Atacama, Moon Valley Fly to the Atacama
Fly to Calama and drive to San Pedro de Atacama, with sunset at the Moon Valley.
- Hotel
- Casa de Don Tomás or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Salar de Atacama, Toconao Salt flat and lagoons
Explore the Atacama salt flat, the high-altitude lagoons and the village of Toconao.
- Hotel
- Casa de Don Tomás or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · El Tatio El Tatio geysers
A dawn visit to the El Tatio geysers, then a free afternoon with an optional astronomy tour.
- Hotel
- Casa de Don Tomás or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas Fly to the Lake District
Fly to Puerto Montt and continue to Puerto Varas.
- Hotel
- Bellavista Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Osorno volcano, Petrohué Falls Osorno and Petrohué
Walk across the lava fields of the Osorno volcano and visit the Petrohué Falls.
- Hotel
- Bellavista Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Punta Arenas Fly to Punta Arenas
Fly to Punta Arenas in southern Patagonia.
- Hotel
- Isla Rey Jorge Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Magdalena Island, Torres del Paine Magdalena Island to Torres del Paine
A catamaran trip to see the penguins of Magdalena Island, then drive into Torres del Paine.
- Hotel
- Hotel Del Paine or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 10 · Torres del Paine National Park Torres del Paine
Explore the park on foot, starting with a three-hour hike on the Hunters Trail.
- Hotel
- Hotel Del Paine or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales To Puerto Natales
A free morning in the park, with an optional boat ride, then drive to Puerto Natales.
- Hotel
- Natalino Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Punta Arenas, Santiago Fly to Santiago
Drive to Punta Arenas, watching for guanacos and condors, and fly to Santiago.
- Hotel
- Hotel Fundador or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Santiago Trip ends in Santiago
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Santiago (2 nights) NH Ciudad de Santiago or similar
- San Pedro de Atacama (3 nights) Casa de Don Tomás or similar
- Puerto Varas (2 nights) Bellavista Hotel or similar
- Punta Arenas (1 night) Isla Rey Jorge Hotel or similar
- Torres del Paine (2 nights) Hotel Del Paine or similar
- Puerto Natales (1 night) Natalino Hotel or similar
- Santiago (1 night) Hotel Fundador 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 mid-range hotels
- Meals 12 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Domestic flights Santiago–Calama, Calama–Puerto Montt, Puerto Montt–Punta Arenas and Punta Arenas–Santiago
- Santiago orientation and a Valparaíso walking tour
- Moon Valley, Atacama salt flat, Altiplano lagoons and El Tatio
- Osorno volcano walk and Petrohué Falls
- Magdalena Island penguin boat trip
- Torres del Paine walks
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Optional astronomy tour and boat rides
- 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 are mid-range
- You want most meals included — breakfasts and two 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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Departures & prices
From £5,090 per person, twin share, tour only. 13 upcoming departures.
08 Nov 2026
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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, four domestic flights are included: Santiago to Calama, Calama to Puerto Montt, Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas and Punta Arenas to Santiago.
When can I see penguins on Magdalena Island?
Magellanic penguins are present from about October to March, when the island trip runs.
How much walking is there?
Walks of a few hours, such as the three-hour Hunters Trail in Torres del Paine. The physical rating is medium.
Will the altitude affect me?
El Tatio is over 4,000 metres. Take it easy and drink plenty of water.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 16.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors do not need a visa for Chile for tourist stays. Check the latest FCDO advice.
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