Cox and Kings Splendours of Chile

• Direct international flights
• UK departure and overseas airport taxes
• Small group size – average 16 people (max 20)
• 4* accommodation
• Local Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Fully escorted by an English-speaking guide throughout
• Entrance fees unless otherwise stated
• 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner

• Watch the sun set over the Atacama desert
• Set sail on a private boat on Lake Todos Los Santos
• View the soaring Torres del Paine mountains from your superior hotel
• Visit a traditional Patagonia ranch

Day 1: Fly to Santiago via São Paulo
Fly overnight from London (regional connections available) to Santiago, via São Paulo
(No Meals)

Day 2: Santiago
On arrival in the morning, transfer to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner
(Dinner)

Day 3: Santiago
Morning tour of Santiago, including the cathedral, the historic main square, the central market and Sky Costanera, the tallest building in South America for views across the city and the Andes beyond. Afternoon drive into the countryside to the Undurraga vineyard for a tour and wine tasting.(Breakfast)

Day 4: Fly to Calama • San Pedro de Atacama
Early morning flight to Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama for 3. Afternoon excursion to the Valley of the Moon to see the mesmerising change of colours at sunset.
(Breakfast)

Day 5: Atacama Desert
Full-day journey into the spectacular desert landscape. Visit the Atacama salt flats, where pink flamingoes may be seen, and stop at the small village of Toconao, with its white volcanic stone buildings. Continue to a traditional farm for lunch and visit Tebinquinche lagoon.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 6: Atacama Desert
Day at leisure. Alternatively, take an optional excursion to El Tatio geysers, the hot springs or the 17th-century fortress of Pukara de Quitor.
(Breakfast)

Day 7: Fly to Puerto Montt via Santiago • Puerto Varas
Fly to Puerto Montt via Santiago and transfer to the town of Puerto Varas.
(Breakfast)

Day 8: Puerto Varas
Morning visit to Petrohué Falls and take a boat trip on Lake Todos los Santos. Afternoon drive up the lower reaches of the Osorno Volcano for views of the surrounding mountains.(Breakfast)

Day 9: Fly to Punta Arenas • Puerto Natales
Fly to Punta Arenas and continue to Puerto Natales, set amid jagged peaks and the glassy waters of Last Hope Sound. Stay overnight in a room overlooking the fjord.(Breakfast)

Day 10: Torres del Paine
Drive across the wilds of Patagonia to Torres del Paine National Park. Full-day tour taking in the dramatic scenery of granite peaks, emerald lakes, waterfalls and ancient lenga forests. There is also the opportunity to meet the local rangers and learn about their work in the park.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 11: Torres del Paine
Morning shared boat excursion on Lake Grey for an up-close view of its striking bright-blue glacier. Afternoon at leisure or optional tours.
(Breakfast)

Day 12: Punta Arenas
Drive to Punta Arenas, visiting a traditional Patagonian estancia en route. Discover how people live in this remote region and enjoy a typical quincho barbecue for lunch. Afternoon short tour of Punta Arenas, situated on the Magellan Strait.
(Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 13: Fly to Santiago
Fly to Santiago and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
(Breakfast)

Day 14-15: Fly to London via São Paulo
Morning at leisure before your flight. Afternoon transfer to the airport and fly to London, via São Paulo, arriving the next day.
(Breakfast; No meals)

Hotel Cabana del Lago
The lakeside Cabaña del Lago Hotel is close to the centre of Puerto Varas and offers sweeping views of the town and the Osorno volcano. Its location is best appreciated from the restaurant, which overlooks the lake and surrounding scenery. The bar offers a cosy alpine ambience with outdoor fire burners and ponchos provided for cooler evenings. Rooms are spacious and feature traditional colourful Chilean textiles and artwork.

Hotel Cosaustralis, Puetro Natales
Hotel CostAustralis was designed by a local architect who planned the entire facade with floor-to-ceiling windows that face on to the sound, which means that there are spectacular sweeping views from the bar, the restaurant and the lounge. With 110 rooms, the CostAustralis is the town’s largest hotel, but it retains a certain cosiness with its grass cloth wallpaper offset by wooden trim and ceilings, plants and soft lighting. Facilities include a restaurant, room service and a laundry service.

Hotel Lago Grey, Torres del Paine
Hotel Lago Grey is located in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park. It offers spectacular views over Lake Grey and its glacier, and the mountains can be seen in the distance. There are five bungalow blocks that house the rooms, a restaurant, bar and lounge.

Hotel Cabo de Hornos, Punta Arenas
Cabo de Hornos was built as the first grand hotel in Punta Arenas. Within walking distance of the major areas of interest, the hotel is located on the main plaza in the heart of the city and has a direct view of the Strait of Magellan. The hotel has 110 rooms and amenities include a restaurant serving regional and international cuisine, a bar, room service and laundry facilities.