Best of Chile - 2 weeks natural wonders adventure tour with additional programmes Easter Island, Cape Horn, Perito Moreno Glacier
Huge glaciers plunge into crystal-clear turquoise-coloured lakes in front of magnificent towering granite mountains under an azure blue sky and leave you in doubt for a moment: can reality be so beautiful? At sunset, the Atacama Desert appears bright orange-red-copper in colour, surrounded by pink flamingos and white adobe architecture. Are you dreaming of this incredible natural oasis in the south of South America, the land of vastness, tranquillity and sublime nature? You can hardly take your eyes off the spectacular scenery in the unique natural wonder of Torres del Paine National Park in the gaucho country of Patagonia. The wind gently caresses your skin while the sun slowly warms your body, which is staring in fascination. Majestic snow-capped volcanoes towering into the sky in the lake region, unspoilt nature on the little-developed island of Chiloe and mystical-looking stone statues - the enigmatic Moais on Rapa Nui, the distant Easter Island in the middle of the South Pacific - confirm what you have seen moments later: you are in Chile, a country filled with almost surreal natural spectacles, so picturesque that you will feel like you are in a dream for the entire journey. Of course, you will also enjoy this fascinating individual tour through the "Best of Chile" in the country's best accommodation. Out of love for nature, Chilean luxury hotels and luxury lodges have made it their mission to create unforgettable experiences for travellers while offering them unexpected comfort in remote wilderness. Look forward to a luxury trip of a special kind and perhaps combine an adventurous expedition cruise through legendary sea passages such as the Strait of Magellan, Beagle Channel, Fjord of Last Hope around Tierra del Fuego to the legendary Cape Horn, or a visit to the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina or an exciting flight expedition to Antarctica with a flight over the Drake Passage. Let yourself be impressed by the unique natural beauty of the landscape, characterised by huge glaciers, arid desert, primeval forests, volcanoes and exotic flora and fauna, on our trip through multi-faceted Chile. We will be happy to advise you in detail.
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"Everyone should see the striking granite mountains of the Torres del Paine National Park and the turquoise-coloured or deep blue lakes with calving glaciers in southern Patagonia at least once in their life, or even better, have "hiked" them once in the magnificent tranquillity of nature. Just as the endless starry sky under the Southern Cross and the energy of the Atacama Desert are truly fascinating. From my travels to this narrow country in South America, I know how much the friendly people respect nature and are aware of their responsibility to protect the landscapes through sustainable practices and to establish a deep connection with them. A fascinating country in the Andes, progressive, European-looking and in any case unique and incomparable to anything else. My tip: visit the unspoilt island of goblins and myths: Chiloe, make a detour to the legendary mystical Easter Island Rapa Nui and go ashore at the legendary Cape Horn. Patagonia will change you and if you eat the delicious Calafate berries, as they say here, you will return a happy person. Off to Patagonia."
In the evening departure from Germany, Austria or Switzerland to Santiago de Chile.
After a long flight of around 16 hours, you will land in the capital Santiago de Chile in the morning. Welcome to Chile. Reception and private transfer with your local German-speaking guide to the hotel. Here you can arrive in peace and relax, as the room is available for immediate check-in (early check-in).
A first visit to the city awaits you around midday on the private city tour with your private guide. It will take you to the Club HÃpico, one of the most beautiful racecourses in South America, on the Santa LucÃa hill. This is where Pedro de ValdÃvia once founded the city.
Santiago de Chile combines the characteristics of a modern metropolis with those of a city steeped in history from the colonial era. During your private sightseeing tour with a German-speaking guide in a private car in the afternoon, you will visit both the historic centre and the modern side of Santiago. In the city centre, you will see the Presidential Palace, formerly the national mint and therefore called "La Moneda", the historic main square or "Plaza de Armas" with the cathedral and the beautiful old post office; the "Palacio de la Real Audiencia", which today houses the National History Museum and the "Casa Colorada", the historic residence of the governor during the colonial era.
Visit the Mercado Central and immerse yourself in a foreign world of smells and flavours. The large market halls from the 19th century offer fresh food, seafood and live cooking stalls and kitchens that offer fresh specialities and typical dishes such as empanadas, but also fish, meat and seafood. You should definitely try the empanadas here. You continue up the 300 metre high San Cristóbal. From there you have a magnificent view and - if you like - you can sample the famously good Chilean wines in a popular "enoteca".
Then it's off to the modern business districts of Santiago. The Providencia and Las Condes districts are characterised by glass office towers, trendy restaurants and shops that invite you to stroll around. In the shady avenues and on the spacious boulevards with their European flair, you could almost forget that you are in Latin America - an interesting contrast to the city centre that you got to know earlier.
Stay at the stylish, modern boutique hotel The Singular in Santiago's Lastarria neighbourhood. The Singular Santiago is a perfect blend of old and new. Enjoy a stay in the splendour of a bygone era with the luxury standards of today. You can look forward to an architectural jewel. The Singular Santiago is a perfect blend of old and new. It is reminiscent of majestic palaces, the splendour of a bygone era, without appearing old-fashioned - an architectural jewel. At the same time, the hotel offers everything the modern traveller is looking for in the 21st century.
Optional dinner in one of the trendy restaurants such as Boragó, Ambrosia, 99 or Peumayen. We will be happy to reserve a table for you.
1 overnight stay at the 5★ Hotel The Singular , The Singular room with breakfast – Details about the hotel
Private transfer to the airport. You fly north from Santiago to Calama in around 2 hours. From the airport, you will travel on to the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world. You will be driven to the charming oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama, 2,400 metres above sea level. The municipality lies on a dry high plateau and is surrounded by the impressive desert landscape with its volcanoes, geysers and hot springs. In San Pedro, you will have time to stroll through the town and visit the
Museum of the Father Le Paige. In the Valle de la Luna with its pink striped mountains and sand dunes, you will experience a fascinating sunset this evening.
3 nights at the 5★ Hotel Tierra Atacama , Oriente Room with all inclusive – Details about the hotel
Alternative: 3 nights at the 5★ Awasi Atacama , Relais & Chateaux Round-Room with all inclusive – Details about the hotel
Alternative: 3 nights in the 5★ Explora Atacama – Details about the hotel
During your two days in San Pedro de Atacama, there are several highlights on the programme. You will take a scenic drive through the breathtaking desert landscape to the village of Toconao, 38 kilometres away, with its typical adobe architecture on the edge of the Salar de Atacama salt flat, the third largest salt lake in the world. The small oasis town of San Pedro is the perfect base for exciting off-road tours into the Atacama Desert with its geological features: Salt Lake, Moon Valley and the El Tatio Geysers, which lie at an altitude of over 4,000 metres. This is the third largest geyser field in the world after the one in Yellowstone National Park and Dolina Geiserow in Russia. A very special experience: witness the smoking columns of steam in the rising morning sun. In the early morning of the fifth day, you drive high up (4,200 metres) to the spectacular geysers of El Tatio. Have you ever bathed in hot springs? Today you will have the opportunity to do so. The journey continues to the highland villages of Chiu Chiu and Caspana. Here you can go hiking or explore the area on a mountain bike. You should also definitely visit the bizarre rock formations and the unique dunes in the Valley of the Moon (Valle de la Luna), the magnificent and changing play of colours in the Valley of Mars (Valle de Marte) and the salt mountains (Cordillera de la Sal). If you want to take it a little easier, you can relax in the spa. Culinary delights are also catered for on the excursions and in the selected hotels. And the nights are also exciting, because then you can expect a journey to the stars! Planets, the Milky Way, constellations and shooting stars can be seen here thanks to the altitude, the lack of city light and the very clear, mostly cloudless sky, which is one of the clearest in the southern hemisphere. In other words, the best conditions for an intensive look at the stars. These uniquely favourable conditions have favoured the development of top-level astronomical projects. Around 40 international observatories with university, public and private sponsors are in operation in Chile. Don't miss the opportunity to get to know the instruments and laboratories used by the professionals! Take a trip to ALMA, the largest astronomical project in the world, where you can visit the control room and laboratories. The unique telescope is located at an altitude of 5,000 metres near San Pedro de Atacama.
Private transfer to Calama. From Calama, you will fly back to Santiago de Chile and from there onwards to Puerto Montt in northern Patagonia.
The Chilean-Argentinean lake district near Puerto Montt is one of the most beautiful landscapes in South America. A chain of shimmering blue-green lakes, crystal-clear rivers, endless forests and snow-capped Andean peaks characterise this picturesque natural paradise. Today you will be driven through this natural beauty to the almost untouched island of Chiloé. Discover the mythical island of Chiloé and its colourful wooden churches, 16 of which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Try the traditional curanto, a dish made from seafood and other ingredients cooked in a hole in the ground with hot stones, and get to know the countless colourful Chilian potatoes.
The island is considered a land of myths and legends and welcomes you with its very own, almost magical flair. Colourful pile dwellings built over the water characterise the landscape here, as does picturesque nature, which you can discover by kayak, for example. Hike along various trails through the Chiloé and Tantauco national parks with their evergreen colours. Last but not least, the unique gastronomic diversity of Chiloé will also delight you.
3 nights at the 5★ Tierra Chiloé Adventure and Spa Hotel, Pullao room with all inclusive – Details about the hotel
You have plenty of time to explore Chiloé and the impressive lake district in the surrounding area and to relax in Patagonia on the north coast. Discover multifaceted landscapes, the cultural heritage of the indigenous population and the warm-hearted and friendly inhabitants. For an in-depth discovery of Chiloé, the Tierra Hotel offers a wide range of different excursions. Explore the charming region on hikes and panoramic drives, by mountain bike or on horseback, hike through the lush green hills and along the coastline or take a trip on a wooden yacht or kayak. The hotel also offers day trips into the botanically, ecologically and geologically exciting world of the Bosque Piedra private park and the interesting history of Chiloé. Experience the mythical region and its colourful wooden churches, 16 of which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the unique palafitos, pile dwellings, colourful houses built over the water and enjoy the company of the Chilotes, who shape the character of this unique archipelago with their amazing traditions. You can also visit the fish and handicraft market in Puerto Montt. We also recommend an excursion on a picturesque route along Lago Llanquihue. If you are lucky with the weather, you will see the surrounding volcanoes in all their majestic beauty. The best place to make a stop is at the Saltos de Petrohue. The waterfalls consist of a whole series of rapids that are forced into strangely winding paths by the hard, crystalline volcanic rock. A boat trip on Lago Todos los Santos then takes you to Peulla at the opposite end of the lake. After a stay of around two and a half hours with the opportunity to have lunch, you make your way back - again with spectacular views, of course.
Off to the south of Patagonia! A private transfer will take you to the airport in Puerto Montt. From there you will fly down to the deep south of Chile, to Punta Arenas, Patagonia, in around 2 hours. You will be driven through the typical Patagonian landscape, past rivers, forests and sheep farms, on to Puerto Natales - the starting point for a visit to the Torres del Paine National Park and the Balmaceda Glacier. Historical industrial architecture awaits you there on the "Fjord of Last Hope". European immigrants arrived in Patagonia at the end of the 19th century and attempted to reach Cape Horn. They specialised in sheep farming and developed an advanced processing industry, always easily accessible on the legendary waterways that today remind us of the great explorers: Magellan Strait, Beagle Channel, Fjord of Last Hope, Cape Horn.
From the small town, the journey continues to a particularly impressive natural backdrop: the unmistakable granite towers of Patagonia in the UNESCO-protected Torres del Paine National Park. On the way there, you will see the Fjord of Last Hope and, in good weather, the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. The mountain Monte Balmaceda is glaciated, approx. 2,000 metres high and is located in the Chilean region of Magellanas, Antarctica, Antarctica in Patagonia, directly on the Fjord of Last Hope (Ultima Esperanza) in the Bernado O'Higgins National Park. About halfway from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine, you can look forward to an unrivalled drive through the magnificent pampas landscape of Patagonia. The Torres del Paine National Park is one of the most impressive mountain landscapes in the world.
3 nights at the 5★ Hotel Tierra Adventure and Spa Patagonia, superior room with all inclusive – Details about the hotel
Alternative: 3 nights in the 5★ Awasi Patagonia, Relais & Chateaux Suite with all inclusive – Details about the hotel
Alternative: 3 nights at the 5★ Explora Tores del paine – Details about the hotel
You will have plenty of time to explore the incomparable scenery of the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park in a completely personalised way with your private guide. On the panoramic drives in your own 4×4 SUV, you will discover the unique natural and animal world of Patagonia. Every now and then you can stop and hike a small or large section. Boat trips on Lago de Grey are also possible, as are excursions on horseback and walks or hikes. What you can expect on every excursion is the picturesque and seemingly boundless natural wonder of Torres del Paine with its granite mountains, turquoise-green waters and glaciers. Numerous lakes, waterfalls, the Patagonian pampas and the gigantic granite peaks of the Torres del Paine are the fascinating backdrop for the hustle and bustle of the many birds and the family life of the guanacos, the original, still wild llamas. You go on excursions that are already included in the "All Inclusive" programme, hike along the shores of Lago Grey - but don't always believe your eyes: the icebergs don't glide through the steppe, of course, but float on the lake. Take a tour to the Salto Grande waterfall or climb the lagoon at the Torres peaks on a challenging hike. Or go off-road to observe animals and keep an eye out for the shy puma, which is at home here. Look forward to a true wonder of the world - and pack your hiking boots.
In the morning, private transfer to Puerto Natales on the Fjord of Last Hope. After a stop, the journey continues to Punta Arenas, where you will take a short orientation city tour. You will also visit the cemetery where famous seafarers were laid to rest. After the city tour, you will fly back to Santiago de Chile in around 3.5 hours. You will be met there and taken to your hotel by private transfer.
1 overnight stay at the 5★ Hotel The Singular, The Singular room with breakfast – Details about the hotel
You have the morning at leisure before being taken to the airport by private transfer in the afternoon. In the evening, you will travel back to Europe from here.
In the evening you will arrive at the airport in Frankfurt am Main. If necessary, you will fly on from here to your home town in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
Adventure cruise with Australis: Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, Cape Horn & Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park
Unique and a must-see in Patagonia: discover the natural wonders, legendary sea passages such as the Strait of Magellan, Beagle Channel and Cape Horn, the southernmost canals and fjords of Patagonia on board a luxury expedition cruise that takes you to the most important natural wonders in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. This luxury cruise takes you to the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of the world and guarantees an unforgettable journey into the impressive fjord and glacier world of South America.
A private transfer will take you to your hotel in Punta Arenas.
1 overnight stay at the 4.5★ Hotel Cabo de Hornos, double room with breakfast – Details about the hotel
4 nights on the MS Ventus Australis, AA double outside cabin superior with full board incl. drinks and shore excursions – Details about the hotel
The day is free until pick-up. From 13:00 to 17:00 check in at Av. Costanera del Estrecho 1398 (harbour "Puerto Prat"), Punta Arenas. The hotel room is available until 11 am. Late check-out is possible on request, but can only be confirmed on site depending on occupancy.
Private transfer to the harbour in the afternoon. Embarkation on the cruise ship at 18:00. The crew, headed by the captain, welcomes you on board and invites you and your travelling companions to a welcome cocktail. Immediately afterwards, it's "Cast off!" for the journey to the southernmost point on earth.
Through the legendary Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel, we travel through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego to Cape Horn: the great adventure begins!
Ainsworth Bay - Tucker Islands: At dawn, the ship sails through Almirantazgo Sound to Ainsworth Bay with the Marinelli Glacier in the background. Here you can see how quickly life returns after the eternal ice cover has disappeared. You go on a hike to discover a beaver dam and marvel at the sub-Antarctic, Magellanic primeval forest all around. A colony of elephant seals can be observed on the beach. Back on the ship after lunch, you will reach the Tucker Islands, where you can observe colonies of Magellanic penguins (only found in the southern hemisphere) and cormorants from inflatable boats. If you are travelling in September or April, you will visit Brooke Bay, where a hike through the glacier of the same name is planned on land.
Pia Glacier - Avenue of Glaciers: The ship crosses the main arm of the Beagle Channel and sails into PÃa Bay, where you disembark at the glacier of the same name. Here the excursion begins to a vantage point from which you can get an excellent view of the mountain range where the glacier originates and descends into the sea.
The cruise ship then continues through the north-west arm of the famous Beagle Channel. Today you will have the opportunity to see the majestic avenue of glaciers up close. A wonderful sight.
Cape Horn - Wulaia Bay: You travel through the Murray Channel and then go ashore in Wulaia Bay. This historic site was the location of one of the largest settlements of the Yamana Indians, who travelled the coasts in canoes. Charles Darwin disembarked here on his world voyage aboard the MS Beagle in 1833. Due to the beauty of its vegetation and geography, an impressive natural spectacle unfolds before our eyes. You hike through the Magellanic jungle with its lenga, coihue and canelo trees as well as numerous ferns and other species to a viewpoint.
In the afternoon, continue south through Nassau Bay to the Cabo de Hornos National Park, where you will go ashore if the weather conditions allow. The mystical Cape Horn, discovered in 1616, is a 425 metre high, almost vertical rock. For a long time, the cape was an important sea route for sailing ships from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Cape Horn is known as the end of the world and was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in June 2005.
The last day of your cruise: In the morning, the ship docks in Ushuaia, one of the most important Argentinian cities on Tierra del Fuego and the southernmost city in the world. Disembarkation takes place between 8.30 and 9.30 am. Reception and private transfer to your hotel in Tierra del Fuego.
The island of Tierra del Fuego got its name from the Portuguese navigator Magellan, who was the first European to set eyes on the wild land in 1520. When he arrived, the harsh and storm-tossed island was lit up by countless flickering fires of the Indians, hence the name Tierra del Fuego. Even today, visitors are presented with wild and largely unspoilt nature. Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is an excellent base from which to explore Tierra del Fuego, the national park of the same name and the Beagle Channel.
In the afternoon, there is another wonderful item on the programme: a visit to Tierra del Fuego National Park. On this exclusive private tour, a guide will lead you through the impressive terrain with its glaciers, rivers, lakes and peat bogs. The private excursion, accompanied by a German-speaking guide, lasts approx. 3 hours. Enjoy the marvellous landscape and the fantastic panoramas. Tierra del Fuego National Park is the southernmost national park in Argentina. The 630 km² protected area is located in the south-east of the island of Tierra del Fuego, 18 km from the city of Ushuaia. The park was founded in 1960 with the main aim of protecting the southernmost sub-Antarctic forests.
2 nights at the 5★ Hotel Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa, Premium Channel View room with breakfast – Details about the hotel
Today, a full-day excursion is on your programme: you will drive through the mighty scenery of Tierra del Fuego, Tierra del Fuego, past rushing waterfalls and deep valleys to Lago Fagnano in a 4×4 four-wheel drive SUV. The freshwater lake is 600 square metres in size and belongs to both Argentina and Chile. The island of Tierra del Fuego got its name from the Portuguese navigator Magellan, who was the first European to set eyes on the wild land in 1520. When he arrived, the harsh and storm-tossed island was lit up by countless flickering fires of the Indians, hence the name Tierra del Fuego. Even today, visitors are presented with a wild and largely unspoilt natural environment. Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is an excellent base from which to explore Tierra del Fuego, the national park of the same name and the Beagle Channel.
4WD excursion "Lagos Off Road" (approx. 7 hours), together with other guests and a Spanish/English-speaking tour guide to the unspoilt lakes of Fagnano and Escondido. Drive over the Garibaldi Pass, which offers marvellous views of the surrounding forests and lakes, along a gravel road to Lake Fagnano. Enjoy the marvellous landscape before continuing to Lake Escondido.
Picnic lunch included. Return to the hotel in Ushuaia in the late afternoon.
Private transfer to the airport and flight from Ushuaia to El Calafate on the edge of Los Glaciares National Park in around one and a half hours. Once there, you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel by private transfer. On the way, you can get a first impression of the national park and its glaciers. Today you will see the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the largest outlet glaciers in the huge Campo de Hielo Sur glacier area. A special feature of the Perito Moreno Glacier is its steadfastness: unlike all the other glaciers in the region, this one does not retreat - one reason why the glacier is considered one of the biggest tourist attractions and is probably the most visited place in the entire national park. Your luxury hotel Eolo is the ideal starting point for numerous excursions. Experience a place that epitomises the spirituality of Patagonia. Walls of ice rise up to 80 metres high and huge chunks of ice calve into Lago Argentino time and again. You can hike along wooden walkways and experience ever-changing views of the mighty ice giants and get closer to the glacier than anywhere else in the world. El Calafate is also the city for exploring the impressive glacier world on Lago Argentino in the UNESCO Los Glaciares National Park. Visit the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier in the afternoon.
3 nights in the 5★ Hotel Eolo, Superior Room with full board (alcoholic drinks are not included) – Details about the hotel
Excursion on Lake Argentino, regular and shared with other guests, Spanish/English speaking guide to Estancia Cristina, which is very isolated. The visit to Estancia Cristina begins with a boat trip on the north arm of Lake Argentino and a unique magical landscape in which the icebergs and mountains play the leading role. The boat is the only way to get to the fjord and the estancia. Activities such as horse riding and hiking are possible on site, please specify when booking.
Estancia Cristina is located at the far end of the Cristina Canal on the north-west coast of Lake Argentino in a remote corner of Los Glaciares National Park. The estancia was founded in 1914 by Joseph Percival Masters and his wife Jessie and still retains its essence today. It has kept alive the history of this pioneering family who, through enormous effort and perseverance, transformed this inhospitable and lonely place into a little piece of paradise.
You start at the harbour of Punta Bandera (Flag Point) at 8:30 am and take the boat on the northern arm of Lago Argentino to the last permitted navigation point on the Upsala Canal, from where you have a breathtaking view of the Upsala Glacier.
After disembarking at Estancia Cristina, each small group on the excursion is given a 4×4 FWD vehicle with a specialised guide. The journey takes you 9.5 kilometres uphill along the Feruglio corduroy to where the vehicle is parked. There you will take a 20-minute walk along the glacial erosion area to the Upsala Glacier viewpoint, from where you will have an impressive view of Lake Guillermo, the imposing eastern front of the Upsala Glacier and the southern Patagonian continental ice field. The FWD vehicles will take you to the estancia, where lunch awaits you. Afterwards, you will visit the estancia's Costumbrista Museum, a former shed where you will learn about the history of the pioneers of the Masters Family and their impressive experiences in this remote corner of the world around 100 years ago. There will also be a guided walk along the river Caterina, the well, the chapel and the colonial main house of the estancia.
Notes:
- Minimum age 6 years (children from 6 to 12 years accompanied by an adult)
- Maximum age 85 years.
- No previous riding experience required.
- To be able to book the activities, we need the following information: Height / weight of the guests.
Duration: all day
Available: November to March
Note: The manager of Estancia Cristina or the guide will make the final decision as to whether passengers who have chosen this activity can actually take part in it.
These options are offered at the Estancia, select when booking:
- Classic option: Boat trip across the northern arm to the Upsala Canal + hike to the Los Perros waterfall + visit to the estancia and museum.
- Discovery Option: Boat trip across the northern arm to the Upsala Channel and off-road vehicle ride to the Upsala Glacier Viewpoint. Visit to the estancia and museum.
- Trekking option: Boat trip across the northern arm to the Upsala Canal and drive by off-road vehicle to the Upsala Glacier viewpoint. ** Trekking tour 14 km Fossil Canyon, approx. 4.30 hours, challenging, high demand **.
- Riding option ** New **: Boat trip across the northern arm to the Upsala Canal + horse riding in the estancia valley (4 hours) + visit to the estancia and museum.
Today is at leisure. Take advantage of the hotel's amenities or go on one of the excursions offered by Hotel Eolo in the hotel grounds. Or spend another day in the Los Glaciares National Park.
For example, you can take a boat trip on Lago Argentino, the largest lake in Argentina. It is surrounded by several glaciers, such as the well-known Perito Moreno and the huge Upsala Glacier. You travel by boat along the edge of the abyss - a unique experience, as you can see the enormous dimensions of the ice masses from this position. Two more huge glaciers are waiting to be marvelled at today. Here you will see the largest of all South American glaciers again: the Upsala. The huge valley glacier is one of the fastest retreating in the region - how nice that you will still get to see the huge ice masses on this trip. Not far away, you will see the second large ice field that we are allowed to see up close today: the Onelli Glacier.
Optional: Maria Turquesa cruise "Glaciares Gourmet":
Reception at the hotel and private transfer to the landing stage. Approx. 08:30 hrs departure for the "Glaciares Gourmet" excursion by excursion boat on Lake Argentino, regular and together with other guests, Spanish/English-speaking tour guide (regular trip, but premium deck) on Lake Argentino.
Maria Turquesa cruise "Glaciares Gourmet": Main deck with a capacity of 180 people + space especially for children. 4 outside decks and 1 PREMIUM DECK on the upper floor with a maximum capacity for 16 people. Lunch Gourmet Menu Tasting for the PREMIUM DECK or Gourmet Lunch Box for the classic deck. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included. Bilingual English-Spanish travel guide. Please note: some of the itinerary duplicates the boat trip of the previous day.
You will visit Escuadra Bay and Muralla de Condoreras (Condor Nesting Wall). Seco, Heim and Spegazzini Glacier. You get off at the "Puesto Las Vacas" station. Here the guides coordinate a hike with a view of the old settler station, the flora and fauna. Afterwards, you will visit the Upsala Channel and navigate to the Herminita Peninsula - border of the navigation zone authorised by the national parks - with panoramic views of the glacier. Lunch on board during the cruise along the Canal de los Témpanos towards the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Only from this perspective can you realise the full dimensions of the ice masses.
On day 22, you will be driven to El Calafate airport by private transfer. From here, you will fly to Buenos Aires in around 3 hours. Once there, you will be met and taken by private transfer to the 5* Park Hyatt Hotel.
In the evening, an optional steak dinner awaits you, followed by a rousing tango show.
1 overnight stay in the 5★ Hotel Park Hyatt, Posada Room or Palace Room with breakfast – Details about the hotel
In the morning, you will be taken by private transfer to Buenos Aires airport. From here you will start your return journey to Frankfurt am Main.
The next day you arrive at the airport in Frankfurt am Main.
Easter Island is a small triangle in the middle of the endless expanse of the Pacific Ocean. 3,790 kilometres from the coast of South America, the almost treeless and shrubless, mystical island rises out of the sea. Rapa Nui - as the locals call their island - is dotted with more than 600 colossal stone figures. The faces of the moai tower up to nine metres high and immediately cast a spell over every visitor. To this day, these gigantic witnesses to ancient Polynesian civilisation remain a mystery.
Today is at your leisure.
Private transfer to the airport. From Santiago de Chile, you fly around 5 hours to the isolated Easter Island.
Once there, you will be met and driven to the hotel. Your room is available for immediate check-in (early check-in, room occupancy on arrival). Over the next few days you will explore the mystical Easter Island with its enigmatic moais, the colossal stone dams!
3 nights at Hangaroa ECO Village & Spa Hotel, Superior Room, all inclusive, early check-in – Details about the hotel
Hotel alternative:
3 nights at the explora Rapa Nui Hotel, Superior Room, all inclusive, early check-in – Details about the hotel
Easter Island private excursions:
The following excursions take place with a local German-speaking guide in a private car.
The half-day excursion in a private car takes you to the surroundings of Hanga Roa and is perfect for a day when you can take it a little easier. First, head north of the town to Ahu Tahai. Here there are three restored ahus with rebuilt moais that look out over the island with their backs to the sea. On one of them stands Ko Te Riku, the only "seeing" statue on the whole island. Her eyes are made of white coral and black obsidian.
After visiting the Ahus, you will visit the "Father Sebastian Englert" museum in Hanga Roa with its interesting collections of archaeological finds and explanations on the anthropology of the island. You will also visit the Catholic church, where you can see interesting wooden statues that combine the symbolism of the old and new religions. On the drive through the town of Hanga Roa, you will have time to browse for souvenirs at the art markets.
Dinner at the hotel.
On these days on Easter Island, you will go on hikes and off-road trips, optionally also by bike, across the island, discover Rapa Nui and its stone guardians and endearing inhabitants. Immerse yourself in the fascinating flair of this mysterious island with its volcanic craters and magnificent reminders of the past.
On the private excursions you will discover the secrets of the Rapa Nui culture.
Depending on the weather, you will also go on a private excursion to Tongariki early in the morning. About 1 ½ hours before sunrise, if you wish, you can drive to Tongariki to experience the marvellous sunrise behind the moais while enjoying breakfast. A unique experience. Then return to the hotel.
Your private excursions: To begin with, you will visit the dwelling caves and the Moai platforms in Akahanga on the south coast of the island. The platforms have not been restored and the moai are still lying on the ground as they fell when the cult sites were destroyed.
The tour continues to Ahu Tongariki, the largest and perhaps most beautiful of the Ahus: 15 re-erected moai are enthroned on it and look out over their island, with the ocean behind them. You then continue to Rano Raraku, an extinct volcano made of tuff rock. It is perhaps the most interesting sight on the island, as the quarry where the moais were carved out of the rock is located here. The gigantic figures are scattered all over the slopes of the volcano. Further up you will find even more moais in various stages of completion, some still attached to the rock as if they had been abandoned from one day to the next.
From there, head north to the Ahu Te Pito Kura. Te Pito o Te Henua, also known as "the navel of the world", is located here. Legend has it that King Hotu Matua himself brought it with him when he first colonised Easter Island. The last stop on this eventful day is Anakena beach.
In the afternoon, take a trip to Ahu Akivi. Its seven rebuilt moai are aligned with the equinox, which indicates the Rapa Nui's advanced knowledge of astronomy. You will then visit the Puna Pau quarry, where the red stone headdresses worn by many moai were made. After the visit, return to the hotel.
Lunch en route in the form of a picnic on Anakena beach, at a picnic site or at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel. If you like: dinner in a local restaurant, including transfers or Umu dinner & traditional dances. We will be happy to advise you.
After breakfast, you will set off on your next private half-day excursion with your guide and get to know Orongo. Their stone houses are located directly on the circular crater of the Rano Kau volcano and served as a ceremonial site for the birdman cult. This cult only developed after the demise of the Moai culture and consists of fertility rites and the birdman competition. When you reach the crater rim of Rano Kau, you have a spectacular view over the large crater lake, the sea and the town of Hanga Roa on the other side.
From another vantage point, you can recognise the three motus. These islets were the destination of the chosen young men during the birdman competition held from Orongo. One from each tribe set off swimming and climbing to the motus to steal the first swallow egg of the year. The winning clan became king of Rapa Nui for a year.
If time permits, you can drive to Ahu Akivi. Its seven rebuilt moai are aligned with the equinox, which indicates the Rapa Nui's advanced knowledge of astronomy. You will then visit the Puna Pau quarry, where the red stone headdresses worn by many moai were made.
After lunch at the hotel, private transfer to the airport for your flight back to the mainland to Santiago de Chile. Here you will be met by your private guide and driven to the well-known hotel The Singular.
1 overnight stay at the 5★ Hotel The Singular , The Singular room with breakfast – Details about the hotel
Today it's time to say goodbye. In the afternoon, private transfer and return flight from Santiago de Chile back to Europe.
The next day you arrive at Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Included in your trip (price example season March-May 2024 with overnight stays in the Tierra Hotels Atacama and Torres del Paine, surcharge for Awasi and Explora Hotels on request):
Services not included:
Would you like more experiences that you will never forget? We will also be happy to inform you of the surcharges for Club rooms, suites and flights in Business or First Class.
In the heart of Santiago's artistic centre, in the trendy Lastarria district, you will find the neoclassical hotel The Singular Santiago.
Lastarria is one of the most charming places in the city, rich in history and culture.
Located in the north-east of the city, it is just a few steps away from Santa Lucia hill.
The five-star hotel is a member of the renowned "The Leading Hotels of the world", was designed as a tribute to the cultural and historical surroundings and welcomes its guests with first-class service in an elegant atmosphere.
It has a perfectly balanced architecture, environment and gastronomy that blends into the essence of the place. 6,500 m² of constructed area are divided into nine floors, including 62 rooms, an excellent restaurant, a terrace, a spa and a fitness centre
Room
Enjoy the peace and quiet in your elegant accommodation.
Like the hotel, the rooms at The Singular are designed in a neoclassical style and await you with a mix of classic and contemporary style.
There are Lastarria rooms (approx. 25 square metres), Classic (approx. 28 square metres) and The Singular rooms (approx. 36 square metres) as well as suites.
Gastronomy
In the award-winning restaurant The Singular, chef Hernán Basso and his team create a delicious fusion of Chilean ingredients with French influences.
In the cosy Merced Bar you can sample the house cocktail creations, Café 294 offers a selection of coffees, teas and juices and from the Rooftop Bar you can enjoy various spirits with a fantastic view of the San Cristobal hill.
Wellness
At the Celtic-themed The Singular Wellness Spa, you are invited to indulge and rejuvenate yourself with a wide range of different massages. The Singular Santiago de Chile also has a well-equipped fitness centre.
Immerse yourself in a luxurious hotel world under a clear night sky, surrounded by high-altitude lagoons and picturesque valleys in the driest desert in the world - Atacama.
In the northern desert of Chile you will find the elegant and sustainable boutique hotel Tierra Atacama.
The 5* luxury hotel promises exquisite, contemporary and unique design, an intimate atmosphere and authentic experiences full of adventure and relaxation.
The Tierra Atacama Spa Hotel was designed by some of Chile's most renowned architects with a focus on regional sensitivity, eco-friendly design and boutique comfort.
Living areas with local jewellery and handicrafts, fireplaces on the outdoor terrace ensure cosiness during the starry evenings and the modern cuisine of the High Andes offers the best culinary delights.
Tierra Atacama offers a personalised excursion plan that is tailored to your individual needs. The excursions are included and take place in small groups with a guide.
On request, these can also be booked on a "private" basis outside the high season for an additional charge. The wide range of activities such as hiking, cycling, horse riding and volcano hiking offer pure variety and allow you to immerse yourself in the Atacama Desert.
A restorative wellness visit to the Uma Spa, complete with a selection of treatments influenced by the desert climate, indigenous flora and ancient therapies, provides the relaxation you need.
Room
Living with a view of the Atacama Desert? Tierra Atacama fulfils this wish in its luxurious and naturally designed rooms.
Here you will stay in comfortably furnished accommodation in earthy colours with panoramic windows that offer a view of the vast natural surroundings early in the morning.
Gastronomy
At Tierra Atacama, you embark on a gastronomic journey into the local flavours and cooking methods of Chile.
Experience the innovative twist of northern Chilean cuisine in a combination of modern and traditional influences.
Wellness
The Uma Spa pampers you in the middle of the desert with treatments and massages, a whirlpool and an infinity pool with desert and volcano views. Yoga classes and numerous places for meditation are also available in the wellness area.
Excursions
Tierra Atacama has put together a range of activities for you. These include mountain bike tours, hikes, horseback rides and excursions to Moon Valley, the Salar de Atacama salt flats, the Altiplano lagoon or the Tatio geysers at sunrise.
The programme also includes special activities such as hiking under a full moon, stargazing and birdwatching in the desert.
The small Awasi Atacama is located behind secret adobe walls in the old oasis town of San Pedro and invites its guests to relax in a cosy and intimate atmosphere.
Awasi Atacama is a private area reserved for guests only.
The Relais & Chateaux boutique lodge Awasi has only twelve rooms - so privacy is guaranteed.
Every single room has a private guide and a 4×4 SUV vehicle for individual tours and private explorations in the Atacama Desert.
The design of the lodge with its natural materials, open ceilings and round shapes was inspired by the historic Inca ruins and co-designed by local historians.
Room
The suites at the Awasi Atacama offer guests plenty of space in a cosy atmosphere.
The spacious rooms are designed with natural materials such as wood and stone and in warm earthy colours.
In addition to comfortable beds, you will find seating, a desk, a private bathroom and a private terrace.
Gastronomy
Head chef Juan Pablo Mardones creates dishes in harmony with the surroundings. He uses local produce and aims to put a little bit of the desert on every plate.
Awasi Atacama is a member of the renowned Relais & Chateaux group, known for its excellent and exquisite cuisine and wines.
Activities
Explore the impressive Atacama Desert with your private guide and in your own 4×4 SUV vehicle for your own personalised tours and private explorations in the Atacama Desert.
Immerse yourself and go on private excursions with your guide to discover the beauty of the surrounding area with a variety of activities tailored to your wishes, interests and fitness level.
Geysers, gorges, adobe villages, valleys, giant cacti, flamingos and vicuñas - there is so much to discover in the Atacama Desert. And when you get back to your Awasi Atacama retreat, relax by the crackling campfire with an excellent wine and delicious food in a cosy atmosphere.
The lodge is located in the oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, at the beautiful Ayllu de Larache, once inhabited by ancient Atacameño families. San Pedro is a beautiful adobe town surrounded by the most dramatic features of the desert: salt flats, volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, windswept sand dunes and much more.
Room
They are designed to take full advantage of the tranquillity, privacy and spaciousness of the surrounding landscape, guaranteeing a deep sense of calm after a long day of exploring.
TULUR room
19 Tulur rooms measuring 33 m², including 8 rooms with connecting doors, ideal for families. View of the hotel park.
YALI room
The 27 Yali rooms have a size of 33 m². From the Yali rooms you have a wonderful view of the desert landscape.
SUITE CATUR
There are 4 Catur suites, which have a size of 50 m². The balconies overlook the landscape of the Atacama Desert.
Gastronomy
The culinary offer was developed exclusively by the renowned Peruvian chef Virgilio MartÃnez, who is one of the best in the world according to The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 ranking.
Inspired by the Atacama Desert, local and indigenous ingredients such as chañar and cachiyuyo are used to discover the unique flavours of the Andean region. You will enjoy a unique culinary experience while discovering the natural treasures of the driest desert in the world.
Activities
Puritama hot springs
The hot springs of Puritama, whose name is derived from "Puri" (water) and "Tama" (hot), have 8 thermal pools in the middle of a gorge surrounded by native vegetation. These hot springs have a temperature of between 28° and 31° Celsius and are therefore ideal for families.
Observatory
San Pedro de Atacama has one of the clearest skies in the world and is therefore one of the best places to practise astronomy. For this reason, the Explora Observatory was inaugurated in 2008 and has become one of the best private Chilean observatories. Its dome houses a powerful and state-of-the-art telescope, the Meade 16″ f/10 LX200R Advanced RD, and a 40 cm diameter primary mirror with exceptional resolution and sharpness.
Hike
You hike at your own pace, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural and cultural landscapes you explore, varying in intensity - beginner or advanced - and duration - half or full day.
Exploratory trips
These are explorations in a van, interspersed with short hikes. This combination allows you to explore areas of particular beauty and ecological importance.
The Spirit of the island - the Tierra Chiloé Adventure and Spa Hotel celebrates its unique surroundings, celebrates Chiloé traditions and invites you to immerse yourself in the special flair of the archipelago.
Natural materials and soft natural colours create harmony with the surrounding nature, open rooms and strikingly large windows create a direct connection with nature and offer a fantastic view into the distance.
This special boutique hotel promises authentic experiences in comfortable luxury and is located on a hill near the sea, surrounded by green hills with colourful wildflowers, indigenous forests and the Pullao wetlands, where endemic birds and marine animals can be observed.
The hotel has only 24 rooms with sea views. The design of the hotel is inspired by the local architecture. The larch wood shingles give the building a picturesque appearance. Inside, the walls and ceilings are lined with cypress wood.
The construction rests on concrete pillars, a reference to the "palafitos", the local fishermen's stilt houses.
Chilotic craftsmanship - including wicker baskets, hand-woven carpets and carvings - adorns the hotel rooms. Large windows offer views of the sea, the tranquil Rilán Peninsula, several offshore islands and the Andes.
The hotel restaurant offers regional specialities prepared from local produce.
Room
Each of the 24 rooms in the Tierra Hotel comes with a view of the water. The interior design is inspired by the local heritage of the area: handmade furniture, locally woven fabrics and lots of wood characterise the rooms.
The natural lightness is transported and shows the most beautiful sides of the archipelago, such as green pastures, dramatic coastlines and picturesque cliffs.
There are cosy Pullao rooms decorated with traditional elements from the island of Chiloé, wood panelling large, comfortable beds and offer a view from the wide window of the Pullao wetlands, which are home to an abundance of wading birds.
The Superior Rilan rooms offer a view of the bay of the Pacific Ocean, with the opportunity to experience the sunrise over the water.
Enjoy deep bathtubs and hand-knitted slippers made from the softest Chilean wool, which you can keep.
Gastronomy
At the Tierra Chiloé restaurant, you will be spoilt with fresh produce from the local fishing community. Seafood such as mussels, sea urchins and other delicacies from the daily catch await you alongside homemade bread, pastries and local specialities such as the traditional curanto.
The ritual, in which meat and fish are cooked outdoors over hot stones in pits and then covered with nalca leaves and cooked further, is accompanied by an accordion player.
You will experience an extremely authentic Chilean feast.
Wellness
The Uma Spa in Chiloé invites you to enjoy a range of traditional and classic treatments and massages. Heated pools and a sauna are also available here.
Tierra Patagonia is located in the midst of rugged mountains on the glistening Lago Sarmiento in Torres del Paine National Park.
With its extravagant style and design, it blends in perfectly with the landscape and splendour of the mountain region.
Here in this untamed part of the Patagonian world, you will experience emerald green lakes, fantastic mountain ranges and an abundance of wildlife.
Tierra Patagonia offers a wide range of guided excursions and activities, tailored to your individual wishes, ideas and physical condition.
From scenic drives and hikes to horse riding adventures, glacier tours, mountain bike rides, fly fishing, mountaineering and much more.
Animal watching is also possible on these special excursions.
The excursions are categorised into different levels of difficulty (easy, medium, high) and are always accompanied by a special multilingual guide who will also help you choose special offers so that you can discover Patagonia in your own way.
Room
The superior rooms at Tierra Patagonia are a true ode to nature in warm natural colours.
Look forward to a luxurious room made of local wood and materials with a dream view of the mountains.
Deep bathtubs are ideal for a luxurious bath in the room, where you can still enjoy the view outside thanks to the window through the room. Here you can experience the wild nature from the comfort and warmth of your room.
There are also standard rooms and suites.
Gastronomy
In the restaurant of the Tierra Hotel Patagonia you can savour irresistible modern Patagonian cuisine.
After spending the day exploring the rugged Patagonian wilderness, there's nothing better than coming back to a hot meal, great service and world-class views.
Patagonian cuisine is an irresistible mix of flavoursome dishes made with fresh ingredients from the surrounding estancias.
The contemporary approach to cooking methods and the ingredients used creates a broad, varied menu that is suitable for every taste, preference and diet.
Wellness
The Paine massif serves as the backdrop to the Uma Spa, which invites you to relax with a dream view with highlights such as the heated indoor pool with hydro-massage and steam bath.
Located in a private reserve, this unique luxury design lodge Awasi Patagonia promises a marvellous view of the Torres del Paine National Park, the Patagonian steppe and Lake Sarmiento.
The luxurious and predominantly wooden small hotel lodge belongs to the renowned group of Relais & Châteaux hotels in the world and is the southernmost hotel in the select collection.
The only neighbours are gauchos, pumas, foxes, eagles and horses.
Inspired by the old Patagonian accommodation of the shepherds and the estancias in Patagonia, 12 individual villas have been built in the private reserve, which are located at a sufficient distance from each other and offer the best possible privacy.
At the same time, there are breathtaking views of the forest, Lake Sarmiento, the pampas and the Torres del Paine.
As is typical of Awasi, you will also have a private guide and your own 4×4 four-wheel drive vehicle for your individual excursions here in Patagonia.
Room
There are only twelve villas here and one main lodge with a restaurant.
The guest accommodations are inspired by the traditional construction of Patagonian houses and are set far apart from each other to guarantee both privacy and the best views of the forest.
In typical Awasi style, your villa also comes with a private guide and 4×4 four-wheel drive vehicle in Patagonia. This allows you to explore the surroundings at your own pace.
Gastronomy
Chef MatÃas Crosta creates a delicious selection of individual dishes in the Relais & Chateaux restaurant at Awasi Patagonia, prepared using seasonal, hand-picked ingredients from the garden and the surrounding area.
Explora in Torres del Paine was designed to be the perfect retreat for exploring the wondrous geography and wildlife of the region. In addition to its privileged location in Torres del Paine National Park, the lodge's architecture has been designed to minimise its impact on the natural environment. It is an extension of the area.
Room
They are designed to take full advantage of the tranquillity, privacy and spaciousness of the surrounding landscape, guaranteeing a deep sense of calm after a long day of exploring.
Cordillera Paine
The 36 Cordillera Paine rooms each have a size of 28m². They offer a marvellous view of the Macizo del Paine.
Salto Chico
There are 7 Salto Chico rooms with a size of 28 m². The window overlooks the Salto Chico waterfall.
Suite Exploradores
The 6 Exploradores suites with a size of 42 m² invite you to linger. Just like the Cordillera Paine rooms, you have a marvellous view of the Macizo del Paine.
Wellness
Located just 100 metres from the main building, Explora's spa in Torres del Paine is the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring. Relax in our heated, indoor pool, in the steamy sauna or in one of the four outdoor whirlpools overlooking the Paine River.
Activities
Horses
The horses are looked after by a team of specialists under the direction of experienced equine vet Gaela Hourcq. Frenchwoman Gaela Hourcq has more than 15 years of professional experience in the equine sector and has worked in renowned stables in England, Ireland, France, the United States and Japan. She has been responsible for breeding, rearing, breaking, feeding and caring for the horses at Explora for five years.
Hike
You hike at your own pace, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural and cultural landscapes you explore, varying in intensity - beginner or advanced - and duration - half or full day.
Exploratory trips
These are explorations in a van, interspersed with short hikes. This combination allows you to explore areas of particular beauty and ecological importance.
The Cabo de Hornos is located in the heart of the historic city of Punta Arenas at La Plaza Central.
The hotel was designed in an avant-garde style and promises its guests a cosy flair with high-quality furniture.
The stylish guest rooms offer a wonderful view of the city or, in particular, the Strait of Magellan.
Room
110 newly renovated guest rooms are available at Cabo de Hornos, each one a typically Patagonian retreat full of warmth and comfort.
The rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms.
Gastronomy
The Cabo de Hornos restaurant spoils you with a rich breakfast in the morning.
The restaurant's cuisine consists of modern regional and international dishes. You can relax with a cocktail in the Quincho bar.
Wellness
At Cabo de Hornos you will find a well-equipped fitness centre and elegantly designed relaxation areas.
Discover the wonders of Patagonia's southernmost canals and fjords with Australis - a company that organises expedition cruises to the most important natural sights of Tierra del Fuego, the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel and Cape Horn.
For 26 years, Australis has been offering travellers from all continents the opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of the world on a cruise through the canals of Patagonia.
You too can enjoy this unique experience with us.
The still young MS Ventus Australis (built in 2017) is a modern cruise ship designed for navigating the Patagonian channels.
Ventus Australis is the youngest ship in the Australis fleet. Its older sister ship is Stella Australis, built in 2010.
On board, the design in each of the cabins is sporty, sober and yet elegant; all cabins are outside cabins. The nature experiences and the partly completely undeveloped regions are the focus of the journey.
The communal areas such as the lounges and the open deck are spacious and offer spectacular views.
The cruise ship offers you a spacious cabin with comfortable beds, ample storage space for all your luggage and several cosy lounge areas on the various decks of the ship.
The ship Ventus Australis was built in 2017, has a modern design and, in addition to 100 cabins on 5 decks for 200 passengers, also has communal areas, lounges and an open deck. You can enjoy a magnificent view from everywhere.
Cabin
The cabins on board the MS Ventus Australis are all outside cabins, which means that each one has a window from which you can look directly out to sea.
The cabins are equipped with comfortable single or double beds and seating.
The size of the cabins varies between 16.5 and 20.5 square metres. The ship has 100 cabins spread over 5 decks. All cabins are decorated in maritime colours and have a large window and a private bathroom with shower and WC.
The superior outside cabin is particularly luxurious with a floor-to-ceiling panoramic window from which you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery even more.
Gastronomy
Treat yourself to Patagonian specialities in the restaurant. A buffet awaits you for breakfast and lunch. In the evening you will be served a 4-course menu, where you can choose between 2 options.
Enjoy regional wines and round off the evening with a drink in the Panorama Lounge.
Activities & Entertainment
In the evenings, lectures are given on the day's itinerary and the next day's programme, as well as on culture and nature.
In the 2 lounges you can enjoy the spectacular view with a cocktail in your hand and relax after the exciting excursions with the Zodiacs.
Glaciers and the unique flora and fauna can be experienced up close on the journey through the canals and fjords as well as during the shore excursions.
If you are still looking for some exercise, you can use the fitness room on board.
Los Cauquenes Resort & Spa Hotel is located in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, right on the banks of the Beagle Channel with a magnificent view of the Beagle Channel, not far from the centre of Ushuaia. Shuttle buses run regularly to and from the hotel.
Various activities are on offer: Active and adventure tourism, culinary experiences, spa and wellness treatments, outdoor pool and a unique natural environment.
Room
The comfortable rooms have a view of either the mountains of Tierra del Fuego or the Beagle Channel and are ideally equipped for a comfortable stay at the "end of the world".
The rooms differ in terms of location and view.
We recommend the superior rooms with a privileged view of the Beagle Channel, the larger premium rooms also with a view of the Beagle Channel or one of the suites with a balcony and living room.
Gastronomy
The Reinamora restaurant offers European cuisine and Patagonian specialities such as lamb and king crab with a view of the Beagle Channel.
Every day in the afternoon there is a tea time with fresh homemade patisserie and cakes.
A large selection of well-stocked wines to accompany your dinner or aperitif.
Wellness
The spa options combine time-honoured techniques and the latest trends in health and well-being to help you recharge your batteries and renew yourself.
The luxurious Relais & Chateaux luxury lodge was built in the style of a typical Patagonian estancia and is located on a 4,000-hectare estate in the vast expanses of Patagonia in Argentina, right next to Los Glaciares National Park with its unique Perito Moreno Glacier. Eolo has no alternative and is the best address in Patagonia, southern Argentina.
The only 17 rooms are all very stylishly furnished and have huge panoramic windows.
They provide a fantastic view of the vast, almost alien-looking barren Pampa plain and the southern foothills of the Andes.
The spirit of Patagonia and the luxury of simple things will immediately captivate and fascinate you.
Room
In your quiet room, decorated in pastel colours, you will be able to relax completely and sleep wonderfully.
Clean lines and classic pieces of furniture give the room the flair of a typical southern Argentinian estancia.
Instead of the usual TV programme, you can enjoy the incomparable view of the fascinating Patagonian steppe on the couch - preferably with the telescope provided.
Gastronomy
The long-standing chef Juan Pablo Bonaveri has always aspired to elevate regional products and recipes to an international gourmet level.
Experience for yourself how well he and his excellent kitchen team succeed time and time again.
Wellness, Spa, Sport
After an exciting day in the great outdoors, you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the hotel's own pool by candlelight.
This beautiful historic city palace in Belle Époque style with adjoining modern tower (Posada Building) is located in the elegant Recoleta district, directly on Avenida Alvear in the heart of the city and is surrounded by cafés, boutiques and attractive architecture.
The Teatro Colón, the museums and the famous Recoleta cemetery are also just a few steps away from the hotel.
The hotel's peaceful garden in the centre of the vibrant metropolis is particularly relaxing.
Room
From your spacious Tower room with 40 to 55 square metres of living space, you can enjoy an outstanding view of green gardens, beautiful palaces or the bustling streets of the capital.
The state-of-the-art facilities include a king-size bed, a large desk and a luxurious bathroom with bidet, bathtub and walk-in rain shower.
Other amenities include butler service, in-room coffee and high-speed WiFi.
The Luxury Old Palace rooms are slightly smaller and are located in the historic city palace.
Gastronomy
Duhau Restaurante & Vinoteca:
Top Argentinean cuisine and selected specialities
La Vinoteca: unique wine and cheese selection and
Gioia Restaurante & Terrazas: modern Italian cuisine.
Wellness, Spa, Sport
Relax in the 750 square metre spa or swim a few lengths in the 25 metre indoor pool.
Do you want to be even more active?
Then head to the in-house fitness centre with state-of-the-art cardio training equipment. Then treat yourself to a soothing massage in one of the individual treatment rooms with natural light and finish off by relaxing in the sauna.
The comfortable Hotel Hanga Roa Eco Village & Spa is located in the south-west of Easter Island, close to the town centre of Hanga Roa.
The hotel attaches great importance to sustainability.
The architecture is modelled on the Rapa Nui village of Orongo, traces of which can still be found on the Rano Kauzu volcano.
The hotel is ideally located and from here you can walk into the town of Hanga Roa to take part in the life of the locals.
The beautiful boutique hotel offers a marvellous view of the Pacific Ocean.
Room
The hotel offers 69 single and double rooms and 6 suites, all with telephone and internet connection, music system, safe and minibar.
All rooms offer a sensational sea view from the terraces.
The stylishly designed rooms also have air conditioning and are made from ecological materials such as volcanic rock, cypress wood and clay.
The rooms are equipped with the latest technology.
There are Kainga rooms with handmade shower, sofa, private terrace, approx. 45 m² in size and 10 Maunga suites approx. 74 m² in size
Gastronomy
The exclusive restaurant offers plenty of space both indoors and on the terraces.
Typical local dishes are prepared during live cooking.
Wellness & Activities
A pool invites you to swim and relax. After a day of hiking and exploring, you can also relax in the spa.
There are four cave-like treatment rooms and a sand sauna, which is run according to ancient customs. A variety of therapies and massages are on offer.
The explora Rapa Nui is located in a special place and reflects the magic and remoteness of Easter Island.
The award-winning, rather simple architecture of the hotel was created in keeping with the unique cultural and natural heritage and the vibrant life of the island.
More than 30 carefully arranged tours led by experienced guides provide an insight into the unique history and beauty of Easter Island - on foot, by bike or on the water.
8 km from the town of Hanga Roa, explora Rapa Nui is situated in a secluded location with a "panoramic view".
Room
The 30 clearly designed rooms at explora Rapa Nui are designed so that travellers can immerse themselves in the tranquillity and vastness of the surrounding landscapes and be on their own:
Simply ideal for recovering after a long tour, for letting go and relaxing from everyday life.
That's why there is no TV and no Wi-Fi - although it is available in the communal areas.
There are Varúa rooms with sea view, which are approx. 32 square metres in size, and Raa suites, which are 44 square metres in size and offer a little more space.
Gastronomy
The dishes are made from first-class ingredients and offer the best that each product has to offer.
The selected dishes are always accompanied by a good Chilean wine. There is also a premium wine list for all guests who would like to try alternative wines.
Wellness & Activities
There is also a swimming pool with whirlpool and massage area on the premises.
The ideal place to be pampered after a strenuous tour.
German nationals do not require a visa for a stay of up to 90 days in Chile for tourism or visiting purposes. When entering the country, a "Tarjeta de Turismo" (tourist card) is issued free of charge at the border. This authorises a maximum stay of 90 days. The tourist card must be returned when leaving the country. The passport must be valid for at least six months when entering the country.
Detailed information can be found at:
http://auswaertiges-amt.de
There are no vaccination requirements for Chile. Although Argentina is a yellow fever-endemic country, vaccination is only recommended for forested areas below 2,300 metres above sea level on the border with Brazil and Paraguay in the north and north-east of the country. No vaccination is required for travelling to Buenos Aires and Patagonia. For both countries, however, the Federal Foreign Office recommends checking and completing the standard vaccinations according to the current vaccination calendar of the Robert Koch Institute when travelling.
You can find detailed information in the current vaccination calendar of the Robert Koch Institute at:
http://www.rki.de
Due to its enormous length and extreme differences in altitude, Chile has several very different climate zones. The Chilean part of Patagonia, for example, has a cool, humid climate with an average temperature of four to twelve degrees. In the south, the climate is temperate oceanic, with temperatures not rising above 16 degrees even in summer. Along the coast, it is also comparatively cool thanks to the Humboldt Current from the Antarctic. It is warmer on Easter Island. The climate here is subtropical and temperatures climb up to 28 degrees in February. It is cooler in the centre of Chile with its Mediterranean climate and average temperatures of around 18 degrees. Due to the different weather conditions, Chile can be easily travelled throughout the year
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"Everyone should see the striking granite mountains of the Torres del Paine National Park and the turquoise-coloured or deep blue lakes with calving glaciers in southern Patagonia at least once in their life, or even better, have "hiked" them once in the magnificent tranquillity of nature. Just as the endless starry sky under the Southern Cross and the energy of the Atacama Desert are truly fascinating. From my travels to this narrow country in South America, I know how much the friendly people respect nature and are aware of their responsibility to protect the landscapes through sustainable practices and to establish a deep connection with them. A fascinating country in the Andes, progressive, European-looking and in any case unique and incomparable to anything else. My tip: visit the unspoilt island of goblins and myths: Chiloe, make a detour to the legendary mystical Easter Island Rapa Nui and go ashore at the legendary Cape Horn. Patagonia will change you and if you eat the delicious Calafate berries, as they say here, you will return a happy person. Off to Patagonia."
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