Pre & Post Tours
NORTH OF CHILE
Northern Chile is known for its arid climate, unique landscapes and opportunities for astronomy and mining. The region includes the Atacama Desert, the driest place on earth.
Geography
Northern Chile comprises the regions of Arica and Parinacota, Tarapacá, Antofagasta, Atacama and Coquimbo.
The Atacama Desert extends from the border with Peru to the Atacama Region.
The Atacama Desert is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains.
Chile's Norte Chico is a less visited area, with green valleys and a warm climate.
Attractions
- Atacama Desert: Salt deserts, geysers, lagoons, the Moon and Death Valleys, and the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama.
- Tatio Geysers: One of the main attractions of northern Chile
- Valley of the Moon: Known for its unique rock formations and lunar landscape.
- Chaxa Lagoon: One of the main attractions of northern Chile
- Rainbow Valley: One of the main attractions of northern Chile
San Pedro de Atacama
Alternative for visiting northern Chile: San Pedro de Atacama, located in Calama, 1,635 km from Santiago.
The program includes airfare, lodging and excursions. Prices in dollars per person.
PRICES PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM
Hotel Noi Casa Atacama 4★ → U$ 1.680
INCLUDES
Airfare to Calama in economy cabin. Arrival and departure transfers from Calama airport to accommodation in private service. 03 nights accommodation with breakfast.full day excursion to Baltinache Hidden Lagoons + South Moon Valley in private service.full day excursion to Tatio Geysers + Vegas + Hot Springs in private service.
Arrival at Calama airport. Traslado al hotel en San Pedro de Atacama.
In this trip we start visiting the geothermal field of El Tatio, the Vegas de Putana and Machuca, to finish enjoying a bath in natural hot springs, a place where we will recover energy in the middle of the mountain range.
Incluye desayuno y almuerzo en un hábitat natural
Park entrance fee CLP 15,000 (tickets must be purchased in advance)
Breakfast at the agreed time. Transfer from hotel in San Pedro to Calama airport.
CENTRAL CHILE
A region full of charm and contrasts. Chile's central region offers visitors a unique combination of modernity and tradition. Stretching from the Valparaíso region in the north to the Bío Bío region in the south, its landscapes range from lush vineyards and agricultural valleys to historic towns and thriving metropolises.
Key Destinationss
- Valparaíso - A UNESCO World Heritage City, Valparaíso is famous for its colorful hillside houses, vibrant street art and historic funiculars. Its bohemian atmosphere and coastal views make it a must-see destination.
- Viña del Mar - Known as the “Garden City”, Viña del Mar is a popular seaside resort with golden sands, beautiful gardens and a lively entertainment offer.
- Casablanca Valley - This world-renowned wine region is famous for producing exceptional white wines, particularly Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Wine tours and tastings are one of the highlights.
- Rancagua and the O'Higgins Region: Gateway to the Chilean countryside, this area is known for its rodeos, traditional festivals and the beautiful Cachapoal Valley.
- The Andes Mountains: Central Chile offers easy access for skiing and snowboarding during the winter months, with popular ski resorts such as Portillo, La Parva and Valle Nevado.
- Pichilemu: A favorite surfing destination, especially known for its legendary waves at Punta de Lobos, which attract surfers from all over the world.
Full Day Viña del Mar
One day visit to Viña del Mar. Full day city tour of Viña del Mar and Valparaíso.
PRICES PER PERSON BASED ON 2 PERSONS → U$S 220
INCLUDED: Private service. Departure from your hotel in Santiago. After a 120 km drive along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, we will arrive at the port city of Valparaiso, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003 thanks to its unique architecture, its variety of narrow streets, its colorful passages and its staircases leading to the top of the hills. We will visit its main attractions, such as the Plaza Sotomayor, the Monument to the Naval Heroes and the Paseo 21 de Mayo, and we will ride the elevators to immerse ourselves in the hills of the city. Afterwards, we will visit Viña del Mar, known as “The Garden City”, where you can enjoy its most emblematic places, such as its beautiful beaches, gardens and pedestrian promenades. We will stop for lunch (not included) and then relax contemplating the ocean before returning to Santiago.
Hotel Casa Real Viña Santa Rita
An alternative close to Santiago, less than an hour away, is Viña Santa Rita.
Located in the foothills of Alto Jahuel, in Buin, the winery is surrounded by a unique natural environment, where Chilean winemaking tradition, history, culture and gastronomy coexist.
3 days and 2 nights accommodation
Lodging: Pompeian style mansion from 1880, with an annexed chapel from 1885, surrounded by a 40 hectares park declared Historical Monument. Breakfast. Welcome bottle of Casa Real wine in the room. Heritage tours: chapel, park, Roman baths, Museo Andino, Doña Paula's mansion, La Panadería cafeteria. Access by bicycle to tour the vineyard or our 40-hectare park, designed by Guillermo Renner. Use of facilities: red lounge, music room, billiard room, swimming pool, sauna.
PRICES PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM
Standard Room → USD 650
Suite → USD 715
SOUTH OF CHILE
Southern Chile is a diverse region with snow-capped volcanoes, lakes, rivers, fjords, glaciers and islands. It is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation. Geography The Andes lose altitude and their peaks become further apart as one moves south. The coast becomes a mosaic of fjords, channels and islands in Patagonia. The Chiloé archipelago is a lush, green group of islands.
Attractions
- Enjoy the lakes in summer
- Fishing in rivers
- Hiking in the Torres del Paine National Park
- Visit Los Saltos de Petrohué waterfalls
- Visit traditional German villages around Lake Llanquihue
Huilo-Huilo
The Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve is located 860 kilometers south of Santiago, in the Los Ríos Region, in the middle of the Patagonian Andes.
The program includes airfare, lodging and excursions. Prices in dollars per person.
PRICES PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM
Hotel Nothofagus → U$S 1.690
INCLUDED Economic cabin TKT Temuco, 3 nights in Huilo Huilo, at Hotel Nothofagus, full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner), 1 soft drink of choice (juice, soft drink or mineral water), welcome drink, access to Lawenko Spa, access to pool, sauna, relaxation room, access to self-guided activities, wifi in common areas.
Transfer from Temuco airport to the Reserve. Upon arrival at the hotel you can check in, enjoy a welcome drink and relax in the hotel facilities or at Lawenko Spa.
You will have a day to know the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve at your own pace. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and choose one of the self-guided activities available at the hotel. After lunch, we recommend visiting the boar or deer farm, or the volcano museum. In the evening, you will have dinner at the hotel.
You will have a day to know the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve at your own pace. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and choose one of the self-guided activities available at the hotel. After lunch, we recommend visiting the boar or deer farm, or the volcano museum. In the evening, you will have dinner at the hotel.
After breakfast you will be picked up and transferred to the Temuco airport to return to Santiago.
Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas, 1017 km from Santiago.
The program includes airfare, lodging and excursions. Prices in dollars per person. Puerto Varas and its surroundings are a perfect tourist destination for those seeking to combine nature, adventure, culture and gastronomy in a truly enchanting environment.
PRICES PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM
Hotel Cumbres 4* → U$ 1.160
INCLUDED Economic cabin TKT, 3 nights accommodation in selected hotel with breakfast, transfer from Puerto Montt airport to hotel in Puerto Varas, full day at Todos los Santos Lake and Villa Peulla with lunch (regular), half day at Llanquihue Lake, Frutillar and Puerto Octay (regular), transfer from hotel in Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt airport.
Arrival at Puerto Montt airport. Transfer to the hotel in Puerto Varas.
Full day Lago Todos los Santos and Villa Peulla with lunch
Half day Llanquihue Lake - Frutillar and Puerto Octay
Breakfast. At the agreed time. Transfer from hotel to Puerto Montt airport.
CHILEAN PATAGONIA
The Untamed Frontier.
Chilean Patagonia is one of the most impressive and remote regions in the world, known for its rugged landscapes, towering glaciers, vast fjords, dense forests and windswept plains. Located in the extreme south of Chile, Patagonia stretches from the Lake District to Cape Horn, encompassing some of the most spectacular scenery and unspoiled wilderness on the planet.
KEY ATTRACTIONS
- Torres del Paine National Park: Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, Torres del Paine is world famous for its rugged peaks, crystal clear lakes and extensive hiking trails. Among its emblematic places are the Three Towers, Grey Glacier and Lake Pehoé. Popular activities: trekking, wildlife watching (guanacos, pumas and condors) and kayaking.
- Puerto Natales & Punta Arenas. Puerto Natales is the gateway to Torres del Paine and offers charming lodging, adventure tours and views of the Patagonian fjords. Punta Arenas, the southernmost city in continental Chile, has historic buildings, the Strait of Magellan and nearby penguin colonies, such as Magdalena Island.
- Southern Ice Field. This huge expanse of ice is the largest non-polar ice field in the world. Visitors can explore the impressive Grey Glacier or take boat tours to view the towering ice walls.
- Carretera Austral. A scenic and remote road winding through pristine forests, glacial lakes and charming villages. The route passes through places such as Cochrane, Villa O'Higgins and Cerro Castillo.
- Chiloé´s Island Although technically just north of Patagonia, Chiloé is often associated with the region because of its unique culture and geography. The island is known for its colorful stilt houses, wooden churches (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and myths and legends.
- Fjords and glaciers. The Patagonian fjords offer incomparable beauty, with deep inlets, imposing mountains and glaciers that fall into the sea. Boat trips allow access to places such as the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers.
- Cabo de Hornos & Tierra del Fuego. This remote and windy area marks the southernmost point of Chilean Patagonia and is known for its harsh climate, rugged beauty and rich maritime history.
TORRES DEL PAINE
Chilean Patagonia is 2,862 km from Santiago. The program includes airfare, lodging and excursions. Prices in dollars per person.
PRICES PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM
CostAustralis 4* → U$ 1.208
INCLUDED Tourist class airfare, 3 nights hotel accommodation, private transfers from Apto. Natales, daily breakfasts, regular full day excursion: Torres del Paine National Park with lunch, regular navigation: Balmaceda and Serrano Glacier with lunch.
Arrival at Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Guided tour of this natural park, recently recognized as the Eighth Wonder of the World. The visit will allow you to discover the most important attractions of this natural reserve and its surroundings, such as the Milodon Cave, Cerro Castillo, Laguna Amarga and the Sarmiento, Nordenskjöld, Pehoé and Grey lakes, where you can find millenary ice. The excursion begins with a first stop at the Milodon Cave, located 27 km from Puerto Natales, a walk of approximately 30 minutes. After a 45-minute tour, we will visit Cerro Castillo, a mythical estancia, where we will travel back in time and imagine the beginnings of the colonization of Patagonia. The tour lasts approximately 30 minutes. The entrance to the national park is scheduled for noon, where we will hike and have lunch in the park. After lunch in the park, we will head to Grey Lake and Glacier, which is part of the Southern Ice Field. A beautiful hike through lenga forests. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.
Breakfast at the hotel. We will begin our expedition in Puerto Natales, where we will check in to set sail on the catamaran. At the beginning of our navigation through the Señoret Channel, we will pass in front of the Frigorífico Bories National Historic Monument, a 1913 construction that stands out for its post-Victorian English-style industrial architecture. We will continue our trip until we reach Guanaco Island, where we will be able to see the beautiful Magellan dolphins, also known as toninas, a marvel not to be missed. The navigation will continue until we reach our main destination, Monte Balmaceda, from where we will be able to observe the spectacular Balmaceda Glacier. We will disembark at Puerto Toro, where, together with our guide, we will take a 1 km walk along the shore of the Témpanos Lagoon, through a low-difficulty trail. After this break, we will continue towards the Serrano Glacier, crossing a native forest of coigües, ñirres and ciruelillos, enjoying the imposing vegetation and the contrast between the sky and the sea ice. Arriving at the Serrano Glacier, we will enjoy a whisky with millenary ice, accompanied by a spectacular panoramic view of the Serrano Glacier. We will make a last stop at an estancia in Perales, where a delicious typical Patagonian lunch with roast lamb awaits us. Afterwards, we will return to Puerto Natales.
Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer to Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport.
INTERESTED IN A PRE OR POST TOUR
Contacte a Paola Bustos, agencia Turismo Costanera, indicando que es asistente/visitante por el Congreso PAAO 2026.
Email: Paolabustos@tcostanera.cl
Cellphone: (56 9 ) 92324554