South & Central America

Geysers & Glaciers

This 16 night trip starts in the delightful city of Santiago before heading north to explore the remote and stark beauty of the Northern Highlands and the Atacama desert. You then fly south to the Lake District with its snow-capped volcanoes, forests and waterfalls before heading into southern Southern Patagonia to enjoy the dramatic beauty of glaciers and rugged mountains in Torres del Paine which is one of the most stunning National Parks in the world. 

Day 1 – Fly from London Heathrow to Santiago via Madrid
Day 2 – Arrive Santiago – Afternoon city tour - Plaza San Francisco - 1 nt

Day 3 – Fly to Arica – Afternoon tour - Arica Panamerica Hotel 1 night

Day 4 - Drive to Putre - sightseeing en route - Qantati Hotel - 1 night

Day 5 - Lauca National Park - Arica Panamerica Hotel - 1 night

Day 6 - Fly to Calama - Tansfer to San Pedro de Atacama - Altiplanico - 3 nts

Days 7/8 - In depth exploration of the Atacama Desert

Day 9 - Fly to Puerto Montt via Santiago - Puelche Hotel - 3 nts

Day 10 - Sightseeing Osorno Volcano and Vincente Rosales National Park

Day 11 - Optional activities

Day 12 - Fly to Punta Arenas - transfer to Puerto Natales - Patagonia Camp - 3 nts

Day 13 - Boat trip to Serrano and Balmaceda glaciers

Day 14 - Tour of Torres del Paine National Park
Day 15 – Fly to Santiago – Plaza San Francisco - 1 nt
Day 16 – Fly to London Heathrow via Madrid
Day 17 – Arrive in London

(Price based on two people sharing a twin/double room excluding the cost of international flights London/Santiago/London).