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Chile – The Atacama to Patagonia

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Chile – The Atacama to Patagonia

Singles Holidays Chile for Solo Travelers & Friends: Journey into the Atacama Desert, cruise on sparkling lakes and lagoons, marvel at the towering Andes and dramatic volcanoes and see exceptional wildlife. Chile has it all!

Highlights:

  • Santiago walking tour
  • Salt Mountains, Death Valley & Valley of the Moon
  • Chaxa Lagoon in the Los Flamencos National Reserve
  • Miscanti & Meniques lagoons
  • Sunrise visit to the Geysers del Tatio
  • Puerto Varas tour
  • Boat trip to Peulla & visit Petrohue Falls
  • Chiloé Island
  • See the penguins on Magdalena Island
  • Torres del Paine National Park
  • Balmaceda & Serrano glaciers
  • Casa Isla Negra visit
  • Vina del Mar tour
  • Local Flavours – Santiago Central Market culinary tour & cookery class

Duration & Price:

16 Days from about £ 6,449*

Note: This Chile singles tour is mainly suitable for British solo travellers as the operator of this tour usually includes flights from Great Britain by default. If you want to depart from another part of the world, you’ll find many beautiful and for sure unforgettable tours for women only, tours for everyone (i.e. with a colorfully mixed group probably) or tours for young adults – all from internationally very popular and experienced tour operators and without included flights or with international departure airports available. You’ll also find individual day trips, activities & excursions on Solo Travel.

Itinerary*

Day 1 UK to Santiago

Today, you will fly to Santiago, Chile’s capital city.

Day 2 Santiago

On arrival in Santiago, which boasts a stunning setting beneath the majestic Andes, we’ll transfer to our hotel. After time to freshen up we’ll walk through Santiago’s historic centre, ticking off sightseeing highlights such as Santa Lucia Hill, the Moneda Palace (Government Palace) and the Plaza de Armas, where the cathedral and National History Museum are located, as we go. Get to know your travelling companions this evening over a welcome drink and dinner.

Meals included: D

Day 3 San Pedro de Atacama

We’ll fly to Calama today, transferring on arrival to the village of San Pedro de Atacama, set amidst the other-worldly landscape of the arid Atacama Desert. During an afternoon of sightseeing we’ll visit the Salt Mountains, Death Valley and the Valley of the Moon to see exceptional rock sculptures formed by the elements. As the sun sets we’ll experience a wonderful natural light show as the rays are reflected on the mineral-rich rocks.

Meals included: B

Day 4 San Pedro de Atacama

We’ll explore this incredible destination further today, starting at the picturesque village of Toconao and the salt-crusted Chaxa Lagoon – part of the Los Flamencos National Reserve – where three varieties of this pink-hued wading bird breed. Next, we’ll visit the village of Socaire, which overlooks the Atacama Salt Flats. This is our gateway to the intensely blue lagoons of Miscanti and Meñiques, surrounded by impressive volcanoes formed when the Andes rose from the sea. After a simple lunch in Socaire, we’ll return to our hotel.

Meals included: B,L

Day 5 Santiago

There’s a very early start today but it’s sure to be worth it when you see the Geysers del Tatio – a field of more than 80 active geysers. As we eat our boxed breakfast we’ll enjoy the breathtaking sight of steam rising from the ground as the sun comes up over the Andes.

En route back to San Pedro de Atacama we’ll stop at the picturesque village of Machuca, and in the afternoon we’ll fly back to Santiago for an overnight stay.

Meals included: B

Day 6 Puerto Varas

Today we’re heading to Puerto Varas, a charming town on the shores of Lake Llanquihue founded by Swiss and German settlers in the 19th century. Known as the ‘city of roses’ thanks to its flower-lined streets, you’ll also see unmistakable German-style architecture during an included tour. We’ll ascend Calvario Hill for marvellous views of the lake and the Osorno Volcano. We’ll also visit Puerto Montt, the capital of the region, and the beach resorts of Pelluco and Chinquihue, before enjoying an included dinner in a local restaurant.

Meals included: B,D

Day 7 Puerto Varas

Take in more exceptional views of the lake and surrounding volcanoes today, but this time it will be from the water on a boat trip to Peulla. This ecological village is located within Vincente Pérez National Park, where we’ll have lunch after viewing the emerald-green waters of the Petrohué Falls and sailing on the Todos los Santos Lake (subject to weather conditions).

Meals included: B,L

Day 8 Chiloé Island

Today’s destination is Chiloé Island, just off the coast of Chile. After a ferry crossing we’ll step ashore to admire evergreen forests, more than 150 wooden churches, timber houses perched on stilts over the water and the 560-metre-long hanging bridge which connects the island to the Aucar islet. In the fishing village of Tenaún we’ll visit the farmers’ fair and meet local people, who’ll invite us into their homes and share lunch with us.

Meals included: B,L

Day 9 Punta Arenas

Our tour continues as we fly to Punta Arenas. Chile’s southernmost city is where your exploration of Patagonia begins.

Meals included: B

Day 10 Puerto Natales

We’ll start the day early with a visit to Magdalena Island. Our journey by boat takes us along the Strait of Magellan, following the same route as famous explorers including Sir Francis Drake, Charles Darwin and Hernando de Magallanes. On arrival at this designated national nature reserve, we’ll be greeted by a large and curious colony of Magellanic penguins – the population here is estimated at 60,000 pairs. This afternoon, we’ll travel by road to Puerto Natales.

Meals included: B

Day 11 Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine National Park is an area of spectacular natural beauty, home to granite peaks, sparkling lakes and glistening icebergs. On our full-day visit we’ll travel through Patagonia’s rugged steppe, home to many species of mammal including foxes, llama and even the rarely seen puma, with the Salto Grande waterfall and Pehoé and Grey Lakes among the scenic highlights. Our day ends with a visit to the Milodón Cave, where pre-historic animal remains were discovered in the 19th century.

Meals included: B,L

Day 12 Balmaceda & Serrano glaciers

An included excursion today takes us on a thrilling cruise on the Última Esperanza Sound. We’ll sail through exceptional scenery to view the 1,000-year-old Balmaceda glacier, where we might spot cormorants and sea lions. We’ll disembark for a short walk to the foot of the Serrano glacier, which is a remarkable sight, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and thick walls of ice. Lunch at a cattle ranch rounds off our trip.

Meals included: B,L

Day 13 Santiago

After breakfast we’ll transfer to the airport and fly back to Santiago.

Meals included: B

Day 14 Valparaiso

A full day of exploration begins with a visit to a former home of the Chilean Nobel Prize – winning poet Pablo Neruda and now a museum. Next we head to Vina del Mar – the “Garden City” where we will enjoy lunch. After lunch our tour includes sights such as the unique Flower Clock, the Municipal Casino and pretty Wulff Castle, which juts out to the sea from a rocky outcrop.  Finally we head to the coastal city of Valparaiso to explore.

Meals included: B,L

Days 15 & 16 Santiago to UK

In the morning we will have a culinary tour of the city’s Central Market in the company of a chef. Here, we’ll purchase all the ingredients we need to rustle up some traditional dishes, which we’ll learn how to prepare during a cookery class. We’ll then eat what we’ve prepared for lunch.

We’ll then transfer to the airport for our flight back to the UK, arriving on day 16.

Meals included: B,L

Additional Information

Altitude: This tour travels to altitudes around 8,000 feet, a height at which you may begin to feel the effects of altitude sickness. This should not be a problem, although everyone has to take it easy. If you suffer from high blood pressure, respiratory conditions, or have other concerns, please consult a doctor before you book this holiday.

 

Easter Island add-on

4 nights

Spend three nights on Easter Island, an intriguing destination covering roughly 64 square miles in the South Pacific Ocean. During your stay we include two full days of exploration including visits to the iconic giant stone figures, or moai, that the island is famous for. You will also stay in Santiago for one night.

Included*

  • Holiday Director as your host & specialist Local Guides
  • Return flights from London 
  • Use of an airport lounge in the UK
  • 13 nights in 3, 4 & 5-star hotels plus 2 nights in flight
  • A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
  • 22 meals: 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 2 dinners
  • All highlights included
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

Characteristics of this singles holiday*

  • Classic Touring
  • All Breakfasts
  • All Highlights Included
  • Flight Choices
  • Max Group Size 30

Reasons to trust the UK based provider of this singles tour*


  • Over 20 Years of Expertise

  •  Unrivalled Customer Guarantees
    Unrivalled Guarantees

  •  A Room of your Own
    A Room of Your Own

  •  Incredible Experiences
    Incredible Experiences

  •  Expert Tour Managers
    Expert Holiday Directors

“All holidays are financially protected via ATOL (flight-inclusive holidays) and financial insurance (non-flight packages). Additionally, all customer money is held in a Trust Fund, governed by independent Trustees. This means your money is 100% protected no matter what. If your travel plans change, you can use your initial deposit against another holiday at a later date.”

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