Chile Walking Holiday
Walk Chile: Atacama Patagonia Holiday Details
Torres del Paine National Park - Atacama Desert - Santiago - Climb A Volcano - Hike in Breathtaking Scenery - Soak in Hot Springs - Walk on a Glacier
Brief Description
- Explore the fantastic, contrasting landscapes of the Atacama Desert and Patagonia in depth, on foot.
- Spend as much time as possible in the open air.
- Relax hiking across Torres del Paine as your bags are carried for you.
- Enjoy a hot meal and a warm bed at the end of each day.
- See the people, wildlife and scenery with the help of your expert guides.
Chile Walking Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 | Fly to Chile |
Day 2 | Santiago/Atacama | Walking tour
Tour Santiago before flying up to San Pedro de Atacama and your boutique hotel.
Day 3 | Atacama | Explore desert habitats
Morning bike ride across the salt flats. Lunch and early afternoon to relax. Afternoon walk in the salt mountains. (b)
Day 4 | Atacama | Day walking in the Andes
Full day walking
on old Inca roads from the high Andes down to the Salt Mountains.
Walk 18km, 5hrs, down 1,000m. (b,l)
Day 5 | Atacama | Volcano walk to summit
After several days of being active at altitude, today’s walk takes you high to the summit of a dormant volcano.
Walk 6km, 3hrs, up 420m, down 420m. Relax this afternoon. (b)
Day 6 | Atacama | Geysers and springs
Start the day with a visit to the world’s highest geothermal field – the Tatio geysers.
Fly to Santiago this evening for a 2 night stay. (b)
Day 7 | Santiago | Explore Santiago
Free day to explore Santiago. (b)
Day 8 | Puerto Natales | Fly to Patagonia
Fly south along the spectacular spine of the Andes towards the seafront town of Puerto Natales. (b)
Day 9 | Torres del Paine | River boat into Park
Catch a boat along the Ultima Esperanza Sound, along the Rio Serrano and into Torres del Paine. (b,l,d)
Day 10 | Torres del Paine | Walk Glacier Grey
Enjoy a boat ride along Lago Grey as far as the glacier, afternoon walk on top of Glacier Grey.
For the next 4 nights you sleep in refugios. (b,l,d)
Day 11 | Torres del Paine | Grassland walk
Set off on the 4-day hike across the park, carry just a daypack
whilst walking.
Walk 11km, 4hrs, up 400m down 400m. (b,l,d)
Day 12 | Torres del Paine | Paine Grande walk
Walk under the mountain of Paine Grande then a steady uphill and a steep downhill to the shores of Lake Nordenskjold.
Walk 9km, 4hrs, up 200m, down 200m. (b,l,d)
Day 13 | Torres del Paine | Lakeside walking
Continue your walk along a good path in the shadow of the mountains throughout today.
Walk 13km, 5hrs, up 600m, down 300m. (b,l,d)
Day 14 | Torres del Paine | Hike to the Torres
Early start to hike up to the distinctive mile-high granite towers.
Walk 16km, 7hrs, up 650m, down 900m. (b,l,d)
Day 15 | Travel | Return to Santiago
Fly to Santiago for your last night in Chile. (b)
Day 16 | Santiago | Depart for home
Free morning to explore the city before flying home (flight times may vary). (b)
Day 17 | Home |
"This was a tremendous holiday, active enough, comfortable enough, varied enough, and stunning throughout. A perfect combination." Elaine & David S, Atacama Patagonia plus Lakes extension, 2008
"Two words: awesome experience. Awesome scenery with enjoyment maximised by the experience of the guides" Charlie L, 2007.
Prices & Departures
2008 |
17 Oct | 31 Oct | £3,200pp 16 Dec | £3,500pp |
2009 |
06 Mar | 16 Oct | 30 Oct | £3,400pp 16 Dec | £3,650pp |
Prices include |
Flights from LON/MAN; |
| Not included | UK regional flights; personal expenses or tips. If you travel alone and prefer to have your own room in hotels/lodges then a supplement of £480 is payable. |
Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Prices may be subject to change: please confirm at booking.
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