You'll fly overnight to Santiago de Chile.

Welcome to Santiago, Chile! Upon arrival at the airport, you will receive a warm welcome and be transferred to your hotel. Here you will meet your fellow travelers and embark on your first exploration tour with your tour guide. The walking tour gives you a wonderful first impression of the city – perfect for stretching your legs after a long flight. The first stop is Cerro Santa Lucía, a verdant hill steeped in history and offering beautiful views over the city center. The climb involves some stairs, but the views are well worth the effort. Next, you'll explore the vibrant heart of the metropolis: the La Moneda Presidential Palace, the bustling Plaza de Armas, and the historic Mercado Central market hall. Here, your tour guide will treat you to a refreshing drink, and you can grab a bite to eat if you like, or simply soak up the colorful atmosphere. Back at the hotel, you'll have some time to rest before meeting up for dinner in the evening. (A)

Today you'll travel to the Pacific coast to Valparaíso, one of Chile's most extraordinary cities. After a relaxing drive, you'll arrive in the colorful port city, make a brief stop at the hotel, and then explore the city together. Today you'll explore on foot, climbing the characteristic hills for which Valparaíso is famous. The route is a constant up and down, but the effort is well worth it: colorful house facades, creative street art, and narrow alleyways define its unique charm. You'll also take several rides on the historic funicular railways, which have been a defining feature of the cityscape for over a century. Together you'll explore the most important neighborhoods and viewpoints, such as Cerro Alegre, Cerro Concepción, Paseo Yugoslavo, and Plaza Sotomayor. A visit to the port is also included. Afterward, there will be time for lunch on your own – perhaps in one of the small restaurants in the hilltop city or with coffee and cake in a cozy cafeteria. You can spend the afternoon as you wish: relax at the hotel or get active again. Your tour guide will be happy to give you suggestions – popular options include the Museo de la Migración (Migration Museum) or the neighboring cultural center (optional, bookable on site). Alternatively, you can stroll through craft shops and galleries, or in the early evening walk up to the Dissident Cemetery, which often offers beautiful views. For the evening, your tour guide will recommend various local establishments, from small bars to stylish restaurants overlooking the bay. (F)

You'll start your day relaxed, taking the metro to Viña del Mar with your tour guide. The short ride along the coast offers beautiful views before you reach the elegant neighboring city of Valparaíso. There, you'll enjoy a short stroll through the city center and along the well-maintained beach promenade. Depending on your interests, you'll have time to soak up the relaxed atmosphere – whether on the famous city beach, in small parks, or wandering through the lively streets. Back in Valparaíso, the journey continues. In the afternoon, a special treat awaits you: a visit to a small, family-run boutique winery that opens its doors exclusively for your small group. The owner, Angela, will personally welcome you – with palpable passion for her work and a story deeply intertwined with this special place. During the private tour, you'll immerse yourself in the world of Chilean winemaking tradition, which here is uncompromising in its commitment to quality. Angela will warmly and inspiringly explain the winery's philosophy and guide you around the grounds. A tasting of various wines is, of course, included. After a varied day, you make your way back to Santiago. (F)

Today your adventure in the Atacama Desert begins. After your morning transfer to the airport, you'll fly to Calama in about two hours. The subsequent drive to San Pedro takes you through the impressive Cordillera Domeyko, a mountain range in warm red hues with a barren, almost Mars-like landscape – a first glimpse of the unique world of the Atacama. In San Pedro, you'll arrive at your hotel at your leisure, with time for a hearty lunch if needed. The atmosphere of this small desert town, with its mud houses and narrow streets, will wonderfully set the mood for the days ahead. In the afternoon, you'll depart for one of the region's most spectacular natural landscapes: the Valle de la Luna, the Moon Valley. The bizarre rock formations, salt-encrusted ground, and tranquil expanses seem otherworldly. Your guide will show you the most beautiful viewpoints and share fascinating insights into the geological history of this region. Back in San Pedro, you end the day in style: with a Pisco Sour at sunset, served in a quiet spot with an unobstructed view of the salt mountain range. (F)

Today, an impressive full-day excursion awaits you, taking you into the vastness and tranquility of the Chilean highlands. In the morning, you'll travel up into the Andes to the highland lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques, situated at an altitude of over 4,000 meters. Framed by snow-capped volcanoes, these deep blue lagoons are among the most beautiful landscapes in the Atacama Desert. Depending on the fitness level and preferences of the small group, you'll take either two short walks or one longer hike – always with plenty of time to enjoy the crisp air and breathtaking mountain scenery. Next, we continue to the Salar de Atacama, Chile's largest salt flat. At Laguna Chaxa, an important nature reserve, you can observe flamingos foraging for food in the shimmering salt water. The interplay of the gleaming white salt, turquoise waters, and the silence of the desert makes this place truly special. For lunch, you'll stop in the small town of Toconao. Local specialties will be served in a simple, traditional Atacameño restaurant, and you can exchange stories about your experiences so far with your fellow travelers. In the afternoon you'll return to San Pedro, where the rest of the day is yours to enjoy. (F/M)

Today it's an early start. Before daybreak, you'll leave San Pedro and drive up into the Andes, into the silence and cold of the early morning hours. Up on the high plateau, one of the region's most impressive natural spectacles unfolds: the El Tatio geysers. As the first rays of sunlight climb over the mountains, countless columns of steam rise from the earth, transforming the landscape into a surreal sea of steam. After you've had ample time to explore and photograph the scenery, the trail slowly descends back towards San Pedro. Along the way, the light and landscape are constantly changing. Back in town, the afternoon is free for relaxation and a leisurely lunch. Those who wish can join the tour guide for a short walk: through the dusty alleys, past mud houses, and to the craft market with its ceramics, woven goods, and jewelry made from volcanic rock. In the evening, provided the nights are dark enough and it's not a full moon, there's the opportunity to participate in a professional stargazing tour (optional, bookable on site). The Atacama Desert offers some of the clearest nights in the world. (F)

Today you bid farewell to the Atacama Desert and continue your journey to the lush south of Chile. After your transfer to the airport, your domestic flight to Puerto Montt departs, usually with a stopover in Santiago. In Puerto Montt, your driver will greet you and escort you to the minibus, which will then head directly towards the Pacific coast. You'll soon reach the Canal de Chacao, the strait between the mainland and the island of Chiloé. From there, you'll board a ferry: during the roughly half-hour crossing, seabirds will circle overhead, and with a bit of luck, dolphins might even accompany the ship. Upon arrival on Chiloé, the journey continues across the gently rolling island. Colorful wooden houses, grazing sheep, and churches traditionally clad in the Shingle style characterize the rural scenery. Depending on the time of your domestic flight, you will reach Castro in the late afternoon or evening. The island's capital is known for its colorful stilt houses, the palafitos, which stand photogenically over the water. (F)

Today you'll discover Chiloé in all its facets – culture, landscape, and culinary traditions. In the morning, you'll travel to Chonchi and visit the charming, three-story wooden church, one of the island's iconic UNESCO World Heritage churches. Afterward, you'll continue to Chiloé National Park, whose mix of rainforest, wetlands, and coastal areas offers an impressive diversity. Together with your guide, you'll embark on two short hikes; the exact routes will be decided flexibly on-site. After these nature experiences, a special lunch awaits you: You'll be a guest at a local farmer's home, where she'll treat you to traditional island specialties in her simple, lovingly run private house – an authentic glimpse into rural Chiloé life. Feel free to ask any questions you may have; the tour guide will be happy to help with any language barriers. In the afternoon you will visit Dalcahue, known for its vibrant market and local handicrafts. Here you will have time to stroll around and pick up a souvenir or two. Then you'll take a small ferry to the island of Quinchao. Depending on the time you have left, you can visit Achao with its famous church built entirely of wood – or additionally Curaco de Vélez, which impresses with its simple elegance. You return to Castro in the early evening. (F/M)

Today is a travel day – it's worth it, because you'll be in Patagonia by evening. You leave Chiloé Island and travel from Castro back to Puerto Montt. The route takes you across the Canal de Chacao again via ferry and then on to the airport, where you catch your domestic flight to southern Chile. The flight to Punta Arenas takes you to a completely different landscape – the vastness of Patagonia. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your accommodation, where you can relax and unwind. Depending on your arrival time, your tour guide may have a particularly good restaurant recommendation for you. (F)

The day in Punta Arenas begins with various options – depending on your interests. Those who wish can take an early morning excursion to Isla Magdalena, home to one of the largest Magellanic penguin colonies in the region, and a walk across the island offers impressive wildlife viewing opportunities (optional, bookable locally, approx. €120 per person). After returning – or for those who prefer to sleep in – a guided walking tour of Punta Arenas begins. You'll visit the Mirador Cerro de la Cruz, offering a magnificent view over the colorful houses and Magellan Street. Afterwards, the tour continues to the Plaza de Armas, the waterfront promenade, and the impressive city cemetery, known for its monumental cypress avenues and artistic tombs. Afterwards, there is time for an individual lunch or a museum visit, for example to the Museo Regional de Magallanes or the Salesian Museum with exciting insights into the ethnography and wildlife of Patagonia. On your way out of town, you can stop at the Museo Nao Victoria (optional, bookable on site). Here, Magellan's historic caravel has been faithfully reconstructed, as well as other important ships from Patagonian history. In the afternoon you continue on to Puerto Natales, the small port town on the Última Esperanza fjord. You will reach your accommodation in the early evening, where you can toast to the coming days with a local drink. (F)

A day full of scenic highlights awaits you on a full-day excursion to the famous Torres del Paine National Park, the heart of Chilean Patagonia. Even on the way there, you'll stop at the impressive Milodón Cave, where the remains of a prehistoric giant sloth were once discovered. The journey then begins through the spectacular national park, which, with its rugged granite peaks, turquoise lakes, and vast steppe landscapes, is among the most impressive natural scenery in South America. Frequent photo stops and short walks invite you to experience the scenery up close – for example, at the Cascada Paine waterfall or at one of the viewpoints overlooking the mighty Torres del Paine massif. At lunchtime, you can enjoy your lunchbox in a beautiful natural setting – outdoors with a panoramic view or, depending on the weather, sheltered in a windless corner of the park. In the afternoon, the journey continues to Salto Grande, a powerful waterfall between two lakes. From here, a short walk to Mirador Los Cuernos is worthwhile; this impressive viewpoint offers an unobstructed view of the famous horns of the massif. In the evening, you'll return to your accommodation in the national park, where dinner will be waiting. Please note: The order of activities may vary depending on weather conditions. (B/L/D)

The day begins with a drive to Lago Grey, where impressive ice-blue icebergs drift. Here you have the opportunity to take a boat trip to the calving front of the Grey Glacier (optional, bookable on site). From the boat, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the glacier field and the surrounding mountains. Those who prefer to stay on land can hike along the Pingo River and the shores of Lago Grey. Afterwards, you'll leave the park and continue your journey south. Along the way, you'll stop for an exclusive visit to a Patagonian estancia. Surrounded by vast plains, you'll gain an authentic insight into the lives of local sheep farmers. A traditional asado – a barbecue featuring Patagonian lamb cooked over an open fire – will be prepared for you. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Satisfied, you continue your journey to Puerto Natales, where you arrive in the evening. (F/M)

Today you'll travel back to Chile's capital. After your transfer to the airport, you'll fly from Patagonia to Santiago de Chile in about three hours. There, a private transfer will take you to your hotel, where you'll check into your room and have some time to settle in. For the rest of the day, your tour guide will offer various group activities. A visit to Cerro San Cristóbal is particularly worthwhile, as its summit offers sweeping views of the city and the Andes Mountains. Alternatively, you can visit the Sky Costanera, South America's tallest building with a spectacular glass observation deck. Those who prefer to experience culture and crafts can join a visit to Pueblito Los Dominicos, a charming artisan village on the outskirts of the city. Other destinations are also possible, such as the impressive Templo Bahá'í or the moving Museo de la Memoria, which tells the story of the country's recent history. In the evening, you'll gather one last time for a farewell dinner in Barrio Lastarria, where numerous restaurants, bars, and small boutiques create a vibrant atmosphere. (F/A)

Today your journey through Chile comes to an end. You will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight home and say goodbye to your tour guide and fellow travelers. With countless memories in your luggage, you begin your journey home. (F)

You're arriving home today.