Discover Chile
Chile promises epic experiences thanks to the wildly different landscapes encompassed within its borders: to its north the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world, and to its south Patagonia, which features spectacular mountains, glaciers, and crystalline blue lakes. On the long trip down this slender land, one can also find the capital city of Santiago with its striking mountain views.
January 5th - 8th | Chilean Patagonia (3 nights)
January 8th - 11th | Santiago (3 nights)
Marking the peak of summer in the southern hemisphere, January is a fantastic month to visit Chile. In Santiago, you'll enjoy sunny days rarely falling below 53°F or exceeding 86°F. In the Atacama, high temperatures are around 80°F, rarely falling below 76°F or exceeding 84°F. In Torres del Paine, daily highs typically linger in the mid-50s, dropping to the 40s at night. January is a dry month so you're in luck!
Besides your usual essentials, the below will surely come in handy as you navigate the different terrains of Chile!
- Windproof jacket
- Walking/hiking shoes (not new!)
- Hat and/or earmuffs to protect your ears from the wind
- Trekking trousers, fleece sweater, long-sleeve cotton/dri-fit shirts
- Sun screen, sun hat, lip balm and sunglasses
- Swimsuit, for the pools and saunas
- Binoculars for wildlife-watching and camera equipment for capturing your surroundings (if you have them)
- Day-pack for excursions
This morning after breakfast and check-out from your hotel in Puerto Natales, you will be met by your private driver in the hotel lobby for a transfer to your hotel just outside Torres del Paine National Park.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Late morning
This is a drive of approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. If you have any issues locating your driver, please contact the hotel team.
Booked by Scenset.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the hotel team and checked in for your stay.
You will then be escorted to the excursions center where you will receive a safety briefing and overview of your stay.
It is at this time that you will be able to sign up for and book the activities and excursions you'll partake in during your stay, including for later in the afternoon.
Torres del Paine National Park was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978 and is located within Chilean Patagonia, 150km to the north of Puerto Natales. The park consists of 242,000 hectares (the size of Luxembourg) and is renowned for the structure of its mountains, glaciers and lakes and the wide variety of its flora and fauna. It is considered by many to be the most beautiful park in the world.
Emerging beside craggy mountains and the glistening Lake Sarmiento in Torres del Paine National Park, the Tierra Patagonia hotel weaves itself into the landscape with subtle style, blending into the magnificence of the region. Here in this untamed part of the world, the perfect spot for an adventure vacation, what you see at our Patagonia adventure spa hotel is emerald lakes, fantastic mountain ranges and abundant wildlife.
Tierra Patagonia
Superior Room
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Inclusions: Daily American breakfast, lunch and dinner; Open bar: mineral water, sodas, juices, house wine and liquors (premium wines and vintage liquors available for an additional cost); Daily two half-day or one full-day excursions in small groups with other guests; Use of pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi (massages, treatments and therapies payable in the hotel); Free Wi-Fi in common areas.
Booked by Scenset
At Tierra Patagonia, the Andes mountains are your playground. Below are a few suggested activities, but you may read more about what's on offer here.
Travel through the eastern sector of the park combining stretches in a van with short walks. This sector is mainly characterized by the presence of animals such as guanacos, pumas and a diversity of birds, as well as its extensive pampas, typical of the Patagonian steppe. First, you'll visit the Nordenskjöld Lake viewpoint and the Paine Grande waterfall, then you'll travel by van to the Los Cisnes Lagoon and finally to the Amarga Lagoon.
From the hotel, head towards Sierra Baguales; which is to the northeast of the park near the Argentine border. The landscape here is completely different from the Paine Massif and the geology is impressive.
You will walk along the banks of the Baguales River, looking for fossils and enjoying the remoteness and views of this almost completely unexplored valley. At the end of the walk, a driver will be waiting for you to return to the hotel.
Glacier Grey is probably one of the most well-known glaciers in Chile and is a popular glacier to visit while on vacation to Torres del Paine. Sailing on Lake Grey is a great way to get up close to the large icebergs which sometimes accumulate in the lake.
This excursion takes you through the Torres del Paine National Park to the western area, with a full overview of the main sites of interest. You’ll be amazed by the monolithic, unforgiving outline of the Paine Massif’s distinctive ‘horns’, just as jaw-dropping up close as you would imagine. The Macizo del Paine, as it’s known in Spanish, is made of granite, which playfully reflects the constantly-changing Patagonian sunlight and nearby waters. Be sure to have your camera to hand, as you won’t want to miss a single shot of this amazing place.
Afterwards, you’ll pass through Nothofagus woodland to reach the beach on Grey Lake, where you can spot large ice floes floating in the water. Here we board the catamaran and sail out towards Glacier Grey, surrounded by the impressive peaks of the Paine mountain range. You’ll be awestruck by the 19 kilometer-long ice formation, and even more amazed to find that there is an island in the middle of the glacier!
You will have lunch at the restaurant while enjoying incredible panoramic views of the Massif, and then continue to the hotel passing through several lookout points.
Tierra Patagonia
Superior Room
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Inclusions: Daily American breakfast, lunch and dinner; Open bar: mineral water, sodas, juices, house wine and liquors (premium wines and vintage liquors available for an additional cost); Daily two half-day or one full-day excursions in small groups with other guests; Use of pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi (massages, treatments and therapies payable in the hotel); Free Wi-Fi in common areas.
Booked by someone
After breakfast and check-out, receive a shuttle transfer to the Puerto Natales Airport for your flight to Santiago. Departure is scheduled for a few hours before your flight.
Booked by a travel agent.
- In the cabin: 1 handbag with a maximum dimension of 45 x 35 x 20 cm (height, length and width).
- In the cabin: 1 piece (bags or suitcases) that do not exceed 10 kilos, with a maximum dimension of 55 x 35 x 25 cm.
- In the hold: 1 piece(s) that do not exceed 23 kilos, with a maximum dimension of 158 cm (length + width + height).
Upon arrival in Santiago, you will proceed to the arrivals hall to meet your private driver who will transfer you to your hotel.
Booked by Scenset.
The capital of Chile, Santiago, is a bursting city tucked away in a valley surrounded by the Andean foothills. Founded in 1541, Santiago is now a thriving metropolis dotted with fine eateries and top-class hotels. It is the only city in the world that offers skiing high up in the majestic Andes, followed a mere 90 minutes later by walks on the beach and surfing in the Pacific Ocean.
This is a stunning boutique bolthole in the heart of Santiago’s hippest district – Lastarria is also home to a pulsating array of cafés, bars, boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. It's the perfect mix of cosy interior design and a show-stopping rooftop pool and bar. All rooms feature king-sized beds, tactile fabrics and a soothing color scheme. This is the super-stylish city sibling of the wild and remote Singular Patagonia.
Singular Twin Balcony Room
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Inclusions: Daily breakfast
Booked by a user.
If you're feeling like you need a pick-me-up, you've got a fantastic option for coffee just across the street from your hotel at Singular Coffee Roasters.
Aquí está Coco (sustainable seafood)
- 11 minute drive from your hotel
Boragó (molecular cuisine)
- 13 minute drive from your hotel
Galindo (very local)
- 5 minute drive or 12 minute walk from your hotel
Mestizo (in front of the Parque Bicentenario)
- 10 minute drive from your hotel
Bocanariz (great variety of wine)
- 2 minute walk from your hotel
Chipe Libre (Pisco Sours and fine dining)
- 2 minute walk from your hotel
Liguria (lively and classically Chilean)
- 1 minute walk from your hotel
This morning, meet your private guide and driver in the hotel lobby for a full-day tour of Chile's capital city.
Commence your exploration of Santiago where it all began on Santa Lucía Hill. It was here that Pedro de Valdivia planted
the Spanish flag in 1541 and the hill went on to play a pivotal role in the city’s history, making it the ideal place to discuss key historical moments and offer an introduction to Chilean society.
You'll then focus on Santiago’s expansion during the period of the New Republic with a walk around the colorful Barrio Yungay. Yungay has a long history going back to the 1830s, the second area of Santiago to be urbanized. It is home beautiful old buildings from that period and is today strongly linked to culture and the arts. It is also of great architectural interest, with several different types of dwelling, from the gran patronal houses to cités. Among its highlights are the monument to the Roto Chileno and the French Barber Shop, opened in 1968 by three French master hairdressers who attended the staff of the French consulate and residents of the neighborhood.
Shift onwards to the modern history of Chile and its people starting at Plaza de Armas, the city’s main square. A classic example of a Spanish Colonial plaza, with its Cathedral, Post Office, and administrative buildings. This will be the starting point for a brief stroll through the civic center of the city, passing such landmarks as the former Congress building and the Supreme Court, before reaching the La Moneda Government Palace.
Booked by a scenset.
Finish the day with a drive up to San Cristóbal Hill which overlooks Santiago. You will climb up its final steps to enjoy a beautiful sunset over the city. San Cristóbal rises from the busy streets of Santiago and provides an excellent vantage point for panoramic views of the city and the surrounding Andes.
The order and sites visited with your guide today will be up to their discretion based on your interests, timing, traffic, and crowds.
Singular Twin Balcony Room
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Inclusions: Daily breakfast
Booked by a scenset.
Enjoy today at your leisure in Santiago.
Singular Twin Balcony Room
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Inclusions: Daily breakfast
Booked by a user.
After breakfast and check-out, you will be privately transferred back to Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) for your international flight back home.
Booked by a travel agent.
Depart on your international flight home out of Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
Booked Independently.