Horizons by Water: Santiago, Puerto Natales & Torres del Paine

Santiago

Welcome to Chile!. To ensure your comfort, an English-speaking guide will be waiting for you outside of Customs holding a sign with your name on it. This representative will direct you to your awaiting vehicle and driver, and accompany you to your hotel to assist with check-in.. Upon arrival in Chile, you will receive a PDI Entry Form at customs. Please take a photo of this form and keep the physical copy with you during your stay. Hotels will request it at check-in, and it must also be presented when departing the country.. To accommodate early flight arrivals into Santiago, an early check-in will be arranged at your hotel.. This evening, consider dining at Bocanariz Wine Bar, found a short walk away from your hotel. Located in the heart of the trendy Lastarria district, this elegant resto-bar is not a destination for only a meal, but also for exceptional Chilean wine experiences. Unlike traditional restaurants, Bocanariz boasts a menu elaborately designed for its food to complement the wine, and not the other way around. With over 200 varietals on-hand and a wait staff comprised fully of trained sommeliers, your taste buds will be dancing by the end of the evening. Many can be sampled by the glass, or you can try a themed flight and see if your palate can tease out delicate notes such as smoky, spiced, citrus, herbed or sweet.

Accommodation: Hotel Magnolia (B) (Superior Room), Santiago

Santiago

Discover the flavors of Chile’s vibrant capital on a guided tour through Santiago’s most beloved markets. Begin your day at La Vega Market , a lively hub where locals shop for the freshest fruits and vegetables from Chile’s fertile valleys. Sample seasonal produce bursting with flavor before pausing nearby to refresh with a traditional mote con huesillo , a sweet drink made with dried peaches and husked wheat. Continue to the historic Central Market , famous for its colorful stalls filled with seafood, meats, bread, and other local delicacies. Here, enjoy a warm, freshly baked Chilean empanada , a classic savory pastry loved throughout the country. Your experience concludes with a leisurely lunch and a glass of fine Chilean wine at a typical local restaurant, the perfect way to savor the country’s rich culinary traditions before returning to your hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel Magnolia (B) (Superior Room), Santiago

Santiago, Puerto Natales

Join your professional driver and English-speaking guide for a private airport transfer.. Board a flight from Santiago de Chile to Puerto Natales. Flight time is approximately 3 hours. Please note that the flights are not included in the price and must be purchased separately.. Meet your private driver and bilingual guide for a transfer to your accommodation in Puerto Natales. Approximate travel time is 20 minutes.

Accommodation: Simple Patagonia Hotel (B) (Superior Double Room), Santiago

Puerto Natales

Today's adventure begins as you transfer from Puerto Natales to Puerto Bories and prepare for a thrilling guided group tour. Immerse yourself in stunning natural beauty in this shared navigation through the Ultima Esperanza Fjord. Marvel at incredible views of mountains, waterfalls, cattle ranches and Patagonian birds. Journey towards Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, witnessing the beautiful Balmaceda Glacier before landing. On arrival, enjoy a walk to the photogenic Serrano Glacier, drinking in the majesty of this natural wonder along with a taste of a warming whiskey appetizer. The morning is then followed by a delicious lunch at Estancia Perales before a return voyage whisks you back to port.

Accommodation: Simple Patagonia Hotel (B) (Superior Double Room), Puerto Natales

Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine

Meet your private driver and English speaking guide for a transfer to Hotel Las Torres in Torres del Paine. Approximate travel time is two hours.. Welcome to Hotel Las Torres, a magical place surrounded by breathtaking nature in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park. The lodge's on-site guides will help you maximize your experience in Las Torres Reserve, suggesting excursions based on your interest, fitness level, and weather conditions. Whether you want to take a short stroll along the lake or a long walk through the pampas, the Las Torres Reserve offers a diverse set of half and full-day tours. You'll be able to mix and match according to your preferences – from hiking, climbing, geology, to exploring the heritage and culture of the region's cowboys and Indigenous people. Your stay at Hotel Las Torres includes all meals and drinks (excluding premium spirits), excursions within Torres del Paine National Park, bilingual guides, Wi-Fi internet access in common areas, and accommodation.. The day is yours to unwind in style or enjoy additional adventure at Hotel Las Torres. Get a feel of Patagonian ranch culture by visiting the on-site baqueanos , checking out the stables and spending some time with the lodge's stunning horses. Visit the eco-friendly Pionero Bar for a innovative cocktail, looking out through large windows to observe horses grazing and maybe even a puma strutting by. Stop by the estancia's regenerative kitchen garden, learning the best trips and tricks from the on-site gardeners. Pick up essential gear or a last-minute souvenir at the store. Indulge an essential Patagonia experience with a visit to the quincho, where you can savor roasted lamb in a typical Chilean barbeque.

Accommodation: Hotel Las Torres (BLD) (Superior Room 4N/5D ), Puerto Natales

Torres del Paine

Set out to explore the rugged beauty of the reserve with your choice of half day hiking excursion. All tours are led by a knowledgeable and charismatic bilingual guide who will be delighted to make your experience the best it can be. Get up close and personal with the famous Los Cuernos towers in an engaging tour that whisks you to the borders of the Paine Massif. Take an easy stroll along Azul Lagoon, marveling at remarkable views of the Las Torres Mountains. Follow a steep path along the western slope of Mount Cerro Paine up to the D’Agostini Viewpoint. Hike part of the O Circuit trail around the eastern edge of the massif into a magical old-growth lenga forest. The opportunities for unparalleled adventure are endless.. Discover a diverse selection of soothing and pampering spa treatments at Hotel Las Torres. A curated selection of services have been designed to revitalize your body, promote circulation, hydrate your skin, and relax your muscles. Choose from a menu of massages, hydromassages, mud therapy, and reflexology sessions, delivered by specialists committed to increasing your physical and mental well-being. Please note: Your treatment is not included and will be paid for on location. Reservations are confirmed at the time of booking and are subject to availability.

Accommodation: Hotel Las Torres (BLD) (Superior Room 4N/5D ), Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine

Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Torres del Paine during a long or full-day guided hike from Hotel Las Torres. Learn about the Aónikenk people of Patagonia and see ancient drawings they left frozen in time on stone walls. Immerse yourself in the diversity of the park's lakes and get a dramatically different view of the mountain. Walk a portion of the W Circuit and marvel at the majesty of the multi-colored Los Cuernos Mountains up close. Take a breathtaking hike between the ominous Mount Almirante Nieto and the ice blue north shore of Lake Nordenskjöld. For those who prefer a trek that will keep them on their toes, journey to the famous Las Torres Base Viewpoint and ponder the beauty that lays before you.

Accommodation: Hotel Las Torres (BLD) (Superior Room 4N/5D ), Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine

Saddle up for adventure in your choice of horseback riding excursion in the Las Torres Reserve. Ride through a native forest to a viewpoint that reveals Cerro Paine and the Las Torres peaks from another perspective. Join local baqueanos for a horseback ride to Lake Nordenskjöld, following a portion of the W Circuit. Journey through the Ascencio Valley, exploring the lesser known places within the reserve. Gallop through the foothills of the Paine Massif, taking in the stunning views of an open prairie surrounded by powerful, looming mountains. Opt to combine your rides with a refreshing hike, trekking up to the breathtaking summit of Mount Cerro Paine.

Accommodation: Hotel Las Torres (BLD) (Superior Room 4N/5D ), Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, Santiago

Meet your private driver and English speaking guide for a transfer to Puerto Natales. Approximate travel time is two hours.. Board a flight from Puerto Natales to Santiago. Flight time is approximately three hours and ten minutes. Please note: The cost of this flight is not included in your itinerary and must be purchased separately.. Join your professional driver and English-speaking guide for a private airport transfer.

Accommodation: Le Reve Boutique Hotel (B) (Deluxe Standard), Torres del Paine

Santiago

Chile is well known for its world-class wines and the distinct terrior unique to its vineyards. Created to captivate the palate by focusing all senses into the identity of Chilean wine, this tasting experience - designed under the guidance of storied vintner María Luz Marin - is an exquisite sensory trip. Begin by entering the wine cellar “Tierras Blancas,” where a wine class and a blind tasting of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir and Syrah will take place. Created to allow you to identify the subtle notes found in these outstanding wines and to appreciate the flavors within them, this is an experience you won’t soon forget. The excursion will end with a picnic experience outdoors before being privately transferred back to your hotel.. To accommodate your schedule, a late check-out has been arranged at your hotel.. Join your professional driver and English-speaking guide for a private airport transfer.