Chile's Torres del Paine & Atacama Desert
Spectacular Highlights of Chile's National Park & Desert Region
Chile's Torres del Paine & Atacama Desert
Spectacular Highlights of Chile's National Park & Desert Region
Torres del Paine is a stunning national park located in southern Chile. It’s known for its rugged landscapes, glaciers, and turquoise lakes. Opt to go hiking and/or wildlife watching. The park is also home to the Grey Glacier and the three granite peaks that give the park its name. Torres del Paine is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
The Atacama Desert, located in northern Chile, is the driest non-polar desert in the world. Despite its harsh conditions, it’s a popular tourist destination because of its otherworldly landscapes and unique geological formations. We will explore the Valle de la Luna, a moon-like landscape of salt flats and rocky formations, and visit the Tatio Geysers, a geothermal field with over 80 active geysers. The Atacama Desert is also a prime location for stargazing, with its clear skies and lack of light pollution providing an unparalleled view of the night sky. A trip to the Atacama Desert is a truly unforgettable experience.
Our accommodations are at Explora lodges in in both locations. These lodges provide a luxurious and comfortable experience for travelers to the parks. The lodges offer high-end amenities, knowledgeable guides, and customized itineraries that cater to each guest’s interests and preferences.
Tour Map
Trip Overview
Highlights
- Coda Tours signature small group size
- Coda Tours signature comprehensive sightseeing programs
- Coda Tours signature inclusive meal plan
- Coda Tours signature deluxe accommodation
- Natural wonders: glaciers, ice floats, feathery forests, cliffs, mountains, lakes, and lagoons
Dates & Prices
| Your Trip | Depart USA | Return USA | Double Occupancy Price | Single Occupancy Price | Intra Tour Air |
| Chile’s Torres del Paine & Atacama Desert | November 8, 2023 | November 18, 2023 | $8695 | $12995 | TBA |
Special Notes:
- Single Occupancy rates can be avoided if you wish to be matched with another single traveler who also wishes to share. If no share is available, the single rate will apply.
- Rates are based on current rates and currency exchange rates at the time of publishing the tour online.
- Rates are subject to change until final payment has been made. Rates are based on a minimum participation and if the minimum participation is not met rates may need to be revised.
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Itinerary
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DAY 1 - NOV 8, 2023 | Depart USA
Depart the USA on any regularly scheduled flight to Santiago.
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DAY 2 – NOV 9 | Santiago | Puerto Natales | Torres del Paine
Arrive Santiago and connect to a 4-hour flight to the port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park which is known for its soaring mountains, bright blue icebergs, and golden pampas (grasslands) that shelter rare wildlife. Lunch is en route and upon check-in at the hotel, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink.Hotel: Explora Torres del Paine ★★★★★
Room: Cordillera Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch -
Day 3 – NOV 10 | Torres del Paine National Park | Grey Glacier
Enjoy a picturesque day in Torres del Paine National Park with its most iconic sites the three granite towers and the horn shaped peaks. Today, view glaciers, ice floats, and the feathery forest of Nothofagus plants. Try to spot the native deer or a puma. Walk along the shore of Grey Lake for a beautiful spectacle of the “stranded” icebergs of Grey Glacier.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 4 – NOV 11 | Bernardo O’Higgins National Park | Mount Balmaceda | Serrano Glacier
Sail from port this morning towards Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, through the Señoret Channel, while enjoying a snack. Stop at the Cascada and the Cliffs of Cóndores and continue to the heights of Mount Balmaceda. Disembark in Puerto Toro to begin a guided walk on the banks of the Témpanos lagoon, through a native forest of coigües, ñirres, and ciruelillos. Witness a unique landscape, wild and unspoiled, accompanied by the imposing Serrano Glacier. During our return, savor a delicious appetizer with ice from the glacier.Meals: Breakfast, Snack, Appetizer, Dinner
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Day 5 – NOV 12 | Puerto Natales | Santiago | San Pedro de Atacama | Moon Valley
Transfer to the airport for return flight to Santiago. Upon arrival, transfer to the largest and most arid deserts in the world, the Atacama Desert. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink. Enjoy lunch before a tour to Moon Valley to view out-of-this-world rock formations like Tres Marías. Visit the salt mantles and Duna Mayor and watch as the desert changes colors with a sunset cocktail overlooking the Valley.Hotel: Explora Atacama ★★★★★
Room: Yali
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 6 – NOV 13 | Toconao Village | Los Flamencos National Reserve | Yerbas Buenas | Rainbow Valley
This morning we start the in Toconao Village. Then, we venture to Jere Valley to see the true richness of the Toconares, a fertile canyon with a microclimate that allows waters to flow from the mountain range. Then, visit Sector Soncor, Los Flamencos National Reserve. See the flamingos in the Chaxa lagoon before returning to the hotel for lunch. Depart West for Yerbas Buenas to see the perfectly preserved petroglyph carvings in the rock. Rainbow Valley is next, to marvel at the variety of earthen colors in the hills juxtaposed to the clear blue sky.Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 – NOV 14 | El Tatio Geysers | Puritama Hot Springs
View the violent jets of the geysers at the geothermal field of El Tatio as they condense in enormous steam fumaroles in the early morning rays of the sun. Breakfast is assembled on site, with a complete outdoor service. Afterwards, relax in the serenity of the Puritama Hot Springs. Return for lunch at the hotel and a free afternoon to visit the Village of San Pedro or enjoy the facilities of the hotel before dinner.Meals: Breakfast
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Day 8 - NOV 15 | San Pedro de Atacama | Santiago
Transfer to the airport for return flight to Santiago. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. The afternoon and evening are at leisure.
Accommodations: Hyatt Centric Las Condes Hotel or similar ★★★★★
Room: King/Twin
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 9 – NOV 16 | Santiago | City Tour | Vineyard
Enjoy a city tour of Santiago and trip to Santa Rita Vineyard for lunch. The evening is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 10 – NOV 17 | Valparaiso & Viña del Mar | Departure to USA
Check out of the hotel and take a tour to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar today. Visit the Pablo Neruda Museum. A Farewell lunch will be enjoyed en route. Upon return to Santiago, proceed to the airport for your flight back to the USA.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 11 – NOV 18 | Arrival in USA
Arrive the USA
What's Included
What's Included
- Eight (8) nights in 5★ Luxury Accommodations
- Nine breakfasts, seven, lunches and six dinners
- Private transportation and tours throughout the tour
- Sightseeing excursions and entry fees, as stated in the itinerary
- Professional, English-speaking local guides/naturalists
- Coda Tour Representative, with minimum participation
- Pre-departure assistance and Information Portfolio from Coda Tours
What's Not Included
- International airfare and baggage fees
- Intra-tour airfare (quoted separately)
- Trip Cancellation & Interruption insurance (highly recommended)
- Passport and visa fees; no visa is required for American and Canadian Passport Holders
- Gratuity for local guides, drivers, staff
- Personal meals, transfers, drinks, telephone, gifts, and expenses not outlined in the itinerary
- Any optional sightseeing excursions or additional visits not outlined in the itinerary
Travel Prep
American and Avianca are some of the airlines who offer international airfare from Miami or New York to Santiago. We recommend booking at least 7 months in advance if you want to use Frequent Flyer Miles or the American Express Platinum card 2-4-1 program. Please request a quote if you would like Coda Tours to assist with international airfare bookings. We often can offer favorable rates for Business or Economy class at a standard fee of $35 per ticket.
Intra-tour flights are at an additional cost and are outlined below. Coda Tours will book these on your behalf unless you get them as part of your international ticket. Please check with us about the specific flights you will need.
Thursday, November 9 | Santiago / Puerto Natales
Sunday, November 12 | Puerto Natales / Santiago / San Pedro de Atacama
Wednesday, November 15 | San Pedro de Atacama / Santiago
A valid passport is required for international travel and must be valid for 6 months after the return date of travel and have two blank pages available per country visited. No visa is required for American and Canadian passport holders for this tour.
All travelers must be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines and have proof of vaccination that is verified by a medical professional. No other immunizations are required for travel on this tour; however, the Center for Disease Control suggests that all travelers be up to date on routine vaccines, including Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis, Flu (influenza), Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio, and Shingles. For this tour, it is especially important to be up to date on your Hepatitis A and B vaccines.
Coda trips are casual at all times. There is no need for a jacket or tie. Pack for a variety of weather. Bring a light jacket or sweater. Jeans, khakis and shorts are fine for daily wear. Comfortable shoes are a must. There will be opportunities for hiking, biking, and walking. All hotels offer laundry service but it can be expensive.
Expect variable weather while traveling in Chile. You should pack for a variety of temperatures. In Santiago, it is an average temperature of 76-80 degrees. However, in Torres del Paine temperatures can range from 35-47 degrees.
All departures and rates are guaranteed on a minimum number of participants. A Coda Tour Manager will accompany a tour also based on a minimum number of participants. This tour can be operated as a Private Tour or customized and repriced based on a final itinerary.
A portfolio of pre-departure information will be mailed approximately three weeks prior to departure.
