The Two Faces of Chile: Ancestral Earth & Millennial Ice

Day 1: Santiago: Ancestral Fine Dining

Arrival in Santiago and transfer to Hotel Almasur Providencia. In the evening, enjoy a 6 course wine pairing welcome dinner at Peumayén Ancestral Food, exploring the culinary roots of Chile's native indigenous peoples.

Day 2: Santiago / San Pedro de Atacama: Lickanantay Heritage & Stargazing

Flight to Calama and private transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. Check in at NOI Casa Atacama. Enjoy an ancestral lunch at Rincón de Solor, followed by an indigenous experience with Turikunza featuring llama trekking, a medicinal herb workshop and traditional pottery. In the evening, enjoy an intimate outdoor dinner under some of the world's clearest skies in Ayllu de Beter, including telescope stargazing and astrophotography.

Day 3: Atacama: Salt Flats, Hidden Valleys & Desert Haute Cuisine

Visit Chaxa Lagoon, home to flamingos, and the volcanic stone town of Toconao. Hike through Jerez Valley and enjoy an outdoor lunch setup at an exclusive viewpoint. Continue with an uncrowded afternoon visit to Vallecito. In the evening, savour a 6 course pairing dinner at UNAI by Chef Juan Pablo Mardones, former Executive Chef at Awasi Atacama.

Day 4: Tatio Geysers, Andean Villages & Flight to Patagonia

Early morning excursion to the Tatio Geysers. Follow a scenic route through the villages of Caspana and Chiu Chiu, visiting the historic San Francisco Church and enjoying a traditional local lunch. Afterwards, transfer directly to Calama Airport for flights to Puerto Natales via Santiago. Check in at NOI Indigo Patagonia.

Day 5: Patagonia: Grey Glacier Navigation & Traditional Feast

Enjoy a catamaran navigation across Grey Lake among floating icebergs, facing the ancient walls of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. The experience includes an onboard aperitif served with millennial ice. In the evening, enjoy a traditional spit roasted Patagonian lamb dinner at El Asador Patagónico.

Day 6: Full Day Torres del Paine Exploration

Comprehensive full day excursion exploring the iconic granite peaks, turquoise lakes, waterfalls and wildlife of Torres del Paine National Park.

Day 7: Eberhard Fjord Kayak & Departure

Enjoy a guided double kayak excursion through the quiet waters of Eberhard Fjord in Puerto Prat, including full equipment, a hike, hot drinks and homemade sopaipillas at an authentic pioneer estate. Transfer to Puerto Natales Airport for the return flight to Santiago.

Included services:

1-night accommodation in Santiago (Hotel Almasur Providencia) and 5 nights at NOI Hotels (Casa Atacama & Indigo Patagonia) on Bed & Breakfast basis (includes daily buffet breakfast, welcome drink & facility access).
All ground transfers and excursions detailed in the program (private services in Atacama with English-speaking guide; shared services in Santiago and Patagonia).
Fine dining paired dinners at Peumayén, UNAI, and Ayllu de Beter (with telescope and astrophotography).
Traditional culinary experiences: Ancestral lunch in Rincón de Solor, picnic in Jerez Valley, Andean lunch in Chiu Chiu, spit-roasted lamb dinner at El Asador Patagónico, and pioneer snack in Puerto Prat.
Grey Glacier catamaran navigation with onboard aperitif.
Guided kayak tour in Eberhard Fjord with full waterproof technical gear.
Cultural immersion and pottery workshops with the Lickanantay community.

Recommended travel period:

October - April

Excluded services:

Domestic and international airfare (SCL-CJC, CJC-SCL, SCL-PNT, PNT-SCL).
National park and reserve entrance fees (Atacama Salt Flat, Tatio, Torres del Paine, etc.).
Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary.
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and restaurant staff.
Travel insurance or personal medical assistance.
Personal expenses or optional hotel services.

Image source: LCC Turismo Rays
Image source: LCC Turismo Rays
Image source: LCC Turismo Rays
Image source: LCC Turismo Rays
Image source: LCC Turismo Rays
Image source: LCC Turismo Rays