Escorted Tours 2024 - 2025

San Pedro de Atacama Day 1: UK to Santiago Depart the UK on your overnight flight. Day 2: Santiago D On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for time at leisure before your welcome dinner. Day 3: Santiago B This morning, delve into the city’s historic core. Later, discover the landscaped park of Santa Lucia Hill which offers incredible vistas overlooking the city and mountains. Journey to the port city of Valparaíso this afternoon and enjoy a traditional cable car ride. Day 4: Santiago B Today is at leisure for you to relax or explore. Day 5: Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama B This morning fly to Calama in the Atacama Desert; renowned as the driest place on earth. Delight in glorious vistas before climbing the sand dunes of Moon Valley to observe the sun begins to set. Day 6: San Pedro de Atacama B/L/D Following breakfast, journey to the Salar de Atacama, Chile’s largest salt flat. Traverse the edge of this immense basin to the Chaxa Lagoon where you can get close to flamingos dipping their beaks into the waters. Next, relish in exceptional tranquillity at the nearby Miscanti and Minique Lagoons. Day 7: San Pedro de Atacama B/L/D Early this morning, journey to the world’s highest volcanic geothermal field to witness the Tatio Geysers. As the sun rises, take a dip in the hot springs nearby, whose natural waters are geothermally heated underneath the Earth’s crust. Day 8: San Pedro de Atacama to Puerto Varas B/D Fly to Puerto Varas, via Santiago, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel for a day at leisure. Day 9: Puerto Varas B/L Situated on the banks of Lake Llanquilhue, the town of Puerto Varas affords views of distant snow-capped volcanic peaks. Observe a ribbon of sapphire water which slices through the landscape at Petrohue Falls, before cruising the waters of Lake Todos Los Santos. Later this afternoon, meander along rocky terrain at the foot of Osorno Volcano. Day 10: Puerto Varas B Enjoy a day at leisure as you explore the charming ‘City of Roses’ in Puerto Varas. Day 11: Puerto Varas to Puerto Natales B/D This morning, transfer for your flight to Punta Arenas before continuing on your journey towards the quaint town of Puerto Natales. Day 12: Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine B/L Immerse yourself in natural splendour on a full-day tour of Torres del Paine National Park. Day 13: Puerto Natales B/L Today, set sail upon the Channel of Last Hope. Catch a glimpse of Magellan Dolphins and sea lions before disembarking for a stroll along the shores of Tempanos Lagoon towards the Serrano Glacier. Day 14: Puerto Natales to Santiago B/D Fly to Santiago and after a day at leisure, re-join your group for a farewell dinner. Day 15: Santiago to the UK B Transfer for your overnight return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. Chile: From Top to Toe What you’ll see ⚫ Take in the sights of Santiago on a city tour ⚫ Explore the Atacama Desert and sand dunes of Moon Valley ⚫ Catch a glimpse of the flamingos of Chaxa Lagoon ⚫ Witness the dramatic Tatio Geysers ⚫ Enjoy breathtaking walks through Torres del Paine National Park ⚫ Sail the Channel of Last Hope Experience a diverse visual feast as you travel through vibrant Santiago, colonial Valparaíso, the quaint town of Puerto Natales, the scorched plains of Atacama Desert, to the piercing glacier shards of Torres del Paine National Park. What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Chile with LATAM Airlines (via São Paulo) ✔ Where you’ll stay Santiago, 3 H Hotel Fundador San Pedro de Atacama, 3 H La Casa de Don Tomas Puerto Varas, 4 H Hotel Bellavista Puerto Natales, 4 H Hotel Costaustralis ✔ 24 meals ✔ 6 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Challenging San Pedro de Atacama Santiago Puerto Varas Puerto Natales Torres del Paine < <     3 4 3 3 Coach Air Viña del Mar P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £1,369 Departures & from prices Sep 24 £3,859 May 25 £3,899 Oct 24 £3,759 Jun 25 £3,799 Nov 24 £3,659 Sep 25 £4,099 Jan 25 £4,299 Oct 25 £4,199 Feb 25 £3,999 Nov 25 £4,299 • Lead-in price based on 22 Nov 24 • A single supplement starts from just £719 • Tipping paid locally $62-$84 pp per tour Extend your tour Viña del Mar beach stay, 4 nights, 4 H B&B from £519 Easter Island Mini Tour, 5 nights, 4 H from £1,339 South America 86 Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk