Undiscovered Chile

Suggested Itinerary

Overview

Largely unexplored and sparsely populated, the remote Aisen region lies amongst the wild landscapes of Southern Chile. Famous for its breathtaking scenery, which includes the world's third largest icefields after Antarctica and Greenland, it provides the perfect destination for an off-beat Chilean adventure. A trip that can be tailored to suit your needs, you'll start in Santiago and, staying at a mix of lodges and camps, you will trek, kayak and cruise across some of the most spectacular and ...

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Explore the mesmerising marble caves of Capillas de Marmól
  • See the lakes, landscapes, glaciers and fjords of this undiscovered corner of Chile
  • Go on adventurous trekking, rafting, boating and horse-riding excursions
  • Spot dolphins as you sail to San Rafael Lagoon in a catamaran
  • Stay at a guesthouse in a remote lakeside lodge in Puerto Guadal
  • Enjoy typical Patagonian meals and barbecues

Suggested Itinerary

This is a suggested itinerary. Our experts have all travelled widely in the region and will be happy to tailor any of our itineraries to suit your tastes, or build a trip from scratch.

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Day 1 ARRIVE SANTIAGO

Day 1 ARRIVE SANTIAGO

On arrival to Santiago you will be met by a local guide and transferred to your hotel in the city centre.

Orly Hotel

Day 2 SANTIAGO - PUERTO GUADAL

Day 2 SANTIAGO - PUERTO GUADAL

Today, leave the capital city behind and fly to Balmaceda. When you arrive, you will be met and transferred along the Carretera Austral to your lodge on the banks of the Lake General Carrera. On the way, you will visit Villa Cerro Castillo and stop for lunch in a typical Patagonian restaurant. Continue towards Puerto Tranquilo and take a boat trip to the Marble Chapels (Capillas de Marmol), splendid marble caves drawn by the waves. This evening you will have dinner at your lodge.

Mallín Colorado Ecolodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 PUERTO GUADAL

Day 3 PUERTO GUADAL

Full day in the area of Puerto Guadal where you can enjoy several excursions including rafting, boat navigations, trekking, horse riding, fly fishing and more.

Mallín Colorado Ecolodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 PUERTO GUADAL

Day 4 PUERTO GUADAL

A further day of outdoor activities in the wilderness.

Mallín Colorado Ecolodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 PUERTO GUADAL

Day 5 PUERTO GUADAL

A further day of outdoor activities in the wilderness.

Mallín Colorado Ecolodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 PUERTO GUADAL - BALMACEDA - PUERTO CHACABUCO

Day 6 PUERTO GUADAL - BALMACEDA - PUERTO CHACABUCO

Transfer to Balmaceda to continue your trip to Puerto Chacabuco. Pick up in Balmaceda and transfer to your next hotel.

Loberias Del Sur Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 PUERTO CHACABUCO

Day 7 PUERTO CHACABUCO

This morning you will board the catamaran to begin the journey through the fjords, experiencing the transparency of the waters, the majesty of the Andes Mountains wrapped in lush forests, and hopefully, encounters with playful dolphins. You will sail through a number of channels, which lead you to the San Rafael Lagoon, home to a beautiful glacier. After a visit of two hours, you begin your return trip, arriving in Puerto Chacabuco at about 10:30 pm where you will be transferred to the hotel.

Loberias Del Sur Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 PUERTO CHACABUCO

Day 8 PUERTO CHACABUCO

During your stay at Loberias del Sur you will be able to experience the wilderness of Chilean Patagonia through different excursions. Today you will visit Parque Aiken where you will enjoy trekking and a typical lamb roast.

Loberias Del Sur Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 PUERTO CHACABUCO – SANTIAGO

Day 9 PUERTO CHACABUCO – SANTIAGO

This morning you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to Balmaceda airport, a journey of approximately two hours, where you will board your flight to Santiago. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the final night of your stay.

Orly Hotel
Breakfast

Day 10 DEPART SANTIAGO

Day 10 DEPART SANTIAGO

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight.

Breakfast

SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Accommodation listed here is intended as a guide only, to give you a taste of what we can do. Our experts can tailor any aspect of this itinerary and accommodation to suit your budget and tastes.

GUIDELINE PRICE & WHAT’S INCLUDED

10 days from £4,015

MEALS

As specified in the itinerary, sampling some of the country's finest cuisine.

TRANSPORT

Private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced, dedicated drivers.

ENTRANCE FEES

Tours and admission fees, including tickets specified in the itinerary.

EXPERT TEAM

Licensed English-speaking guides and a support team available 24/7.

ACCOMMODATION

As specified in the itinerary, using some of our favourite local properties.

WILD MILES

This tour will earn you 14478 Wild Miles

ACCOMMODATION

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Wild Miles Club

When you book a trip with Wild Frontiers you are awarded points, which are based on the return distance from London to the arrival city of your trip. Points are awarded for all our holidays, including both our escorted group tours and tailor-made trips. When you accrue points, you will qualify for the following discounts on all future bookings:

Blue More than 10,000 points 2.5% discount
Bronze More than 30,000 points 5% discount
Silver More than 45,000 points 7.5% discount
Gold More than 60,000 points 10% discount

This itinerary is aimed to give you an idea of what we can offer. The price shown above is per person, based on two people travelling outside of peak periods. As this itinerary is only a suggestion and can be tailor-made to suit your interests and budget, your final price may differ.

Positive Impact of this Trip

Tree
Ten trees are planted per passenger on this trip
Community
Supports Wild Frontiers Foundation community projects
Wind Turbine
A contribution to renewable energy projects

WHEN TO GO

START PLANNING YOUR TRIP

Our team of experts have a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you plan your adventure of a lifetime.

WHY WILD FRONTIERS?

Meet the expert, Richard

Richard is our Latin America expert, who has travelled extensively in the region.

Speak to Richard by calling
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Chile is about passion. Passion for wine, horses, wilderness and love. As immortal Chilean poet Pablo Neruda wrote, “If nothing saves us from death, at least love should save us from life.

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