Chile and the Lake District - 14 Days
South America
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Santiago – Join a half day city tour of colonial architecture and traditional neighbourhoods, Colchagua Valley – Go wine-tasting in Chile’s finest wine-making region, Chillán – Wander around vast handicrafts market and fascinating Mexican murals, Pucón – Make the most of the ideal base to explore the Lake District and the incredible Villarrica Volcano, Huilo Huilo Reserve – Explore this lush, native forest with plenty of outdoor activities available, Puerto Varas – Enjoy the location along Lake Llanquihue’s southern shore with excellent access to the Osorno volcano and Pertohué waterfalls
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From 2024-05-13 to 2025-12-06
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What's included
13 nights STANDARD accommodation.
Upgrading to SUPERIOR or DELUXE accommodation options are also available upon request.
Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details.
13 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 14.
City and wine tour in Santiago on a shared basis (private touring available for a supplement).
12 days car hire/rental – car hire/rental based upon compact vehicle, Hyundai Accent Sedan, VW Golf Sedan or similar.
Includes unlimited kms, CDW insurance (USD $500 deductible), roadside emergency assistance.
Itinerary
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Day 1, Santiago
Bienviendos a Chile! Once you've arrived in Santiago you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
No meals included.
Day 2, Santiago City Tour
Encircled by snow-capped Andean peaks, the city of Santiago enjoys a particularly spectacular setting. This morning join a scheduled city tour taking in the Metropolitan Cathedral, the La Moneda Presidential Palace and the Plaza de Armas where artists randomly appear to make theatrical performances. Jump on the metro for a short ride to the magnificent Santa Lucia park and its unique castle. Continue to the Lastarria neighbourhood to marvel at the neoclassical architecture and make the most of the many restaurants, coffee shops and green parks.
In the afternoon head 35 minutes out of town to the Cousi?o Macul Vineyard on a scheduled tour. Producing high quality wines in exclusive amounts, this vineyard is an excellent introduction to the wine production process and how technology is used alongside artisan traditions.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 3-4, Colchagua Valley
Santiago - Santa Cruz. After breakfast collect your rental car and drive to Santa Cruz in the Colchagua Valley. Known as the Valle de Colchagua in Spanish, the valley sits in the centre of one of Chile's finest wine-making districts and is home to many of the country's world-class wines. Spend the next two days independently touring the wineries in the valley, sampling as much wine as you can handle. It's also worth checking out the Museo de Colchagua, boasting a well-designed and diverse collection of exhibits housed in a grand colonial hacienda.
2 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 5, Chillan
Santa Cruz - Chill?n. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in your hotel before following Route 5 to the lively city of Chill?n. Upon arrival and hotel check in why not spend the remainder of your day exploring the vast handicrafts market of Feria de Chill?n? Filling the Plaza de la Merced and offering everything from fresh produce to knitwear and leather goods, this daily market is a souvenir hunter's paradise. Wandering around the city will also reveal a fascinating collection of Mexican murals.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 6-8, Villarrica and the Lake District
Chill?n - Puc?n. Stretching from Temuco in the north and Puerto Montt in the south, Chile's Lake District is spattered with dozens of crystal clear lakes, snow-capped mountains and dense forest. After a morning's drive you reach Puc?n, your base for the next three nights and the ideal place from which to explore the region's natural gems. The outdoor activities on offer here are staggering - raft the R?o Trancura rapids, hike in the secluded wooded corners of Parque Nacional Huerquehue, fish in the pristine rivers or rest your bones in the local thermal spas.
No trip to the region would be complete without visiting Parque Nacional Villarrica and its centrepiece, the smouldering Volc?n Villarrica. Lined by lush forest and sharply ascending into a black waste of lava, the volcano is a dominating sight and it's possible to hike to the gaseous crater with a local tour guide. The national park is also home to two other volcanoes, spectacular waterfalls and remote hiking trails.
3 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 9-10, Huilo Huilo
Puc?n - Huilo Huilo Reserve. A short drive this morning brings you to the gorgeous Huilo Huilo Reserve. Nestled in 100,000 hectares of lush, native forest, the private reserve supports a diverse range of ecosystems rich in endemic species. In the distance the unspoiled white tip of Volc?n Choshuenco looms large. Spend the next two days partaking in the many activities offered by your rainforest lodge. Trek along scenic walking trails, explore the reserve on horseback, take a jeep expedition to one of the beautiful lagoons, walk the rainforest canopy, mountain-bike, kayak, try your hand at fly fishing or simply relax in one of the natural thermal baths.
2 breakfast, no lunch, 2 dinner included.
Day 11, Puerto Varas
Huilo Huilo Reserve - Puerto Varas. Departing your rainforest lodge this morning drive further south to the elegant little town of Puerto Varas. Serving as an introduction to Patagonia, Puerto Varas has a wealth of tourist facilities and with wide streets, green parks and stunning views of the Osorno and Calbuco, it's the ideal spot to base yourself. Food in this region is excellent so make sure you finish your day with a hearty meal at a restaurant in town.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 12-13, Lake Llanquihue and around
With Puerto Varas as your base, spend the next two days independently exploring the surrounding area. Surrounded by gently rolling pastures with the perfectly symmetrical Volc?n Osorno as its backdrop, Lake Llanquihue could easily swallow a day of your holiday. Visit the little villages that dot the pastures looking for stalls selling German pastries and smoked trout or head to the black-sand beaches of Frutillar Bajo, a popular holiday resort with several traditional wooden structures. You could also venture further afield to the Saltos de Petrohu?, a series of steaming rapids created by a hard layer of lava eroded into small channels that connect with the stunning Lago Todos los Santos.
2 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 14, Puerto Montt
Today marks the end of your Chilean adventure. After breakfast and hotel check out, drive to airport in Puerto Montt to return your hire car and connect with your onward departure flight.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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