Welcome to Chile!

On arrival to Santiago, a local airport representative will greet you as you exit the aircraft. This representative will assist with fast-track services through Customs, help with luggage collection, and bring you to the Arrivals gate where an English-speaking guide will be waiting with personalized signage. Your guide will lead you to your awaiting driver and vehicle, and accompany you to your hotel to assist with check-in and any questions you may have.

Upon arrival in Chile, you will receive a PDI Entry Form at customs. Please take a photo of this form and keep the physical copy with you during your stay. Hotels will request it at check-in, and it must also be presented when departing the country.

To accommodate early flight arrivals into Santiago, an early check-in will be arranged at your hotel.

Explore Chile’s fascinating past in a privately guided tour of its capital city Santiago. Your adventure begins with a visit to La Moneda; a colonial plantation house that was turned into the Government Palace, where you learn about its historical and current significance. Next, stroll down the pedestrian streets of HuÉrfanos and Ahumada, the hub of Santiago’s commercial activity, and get a glimpse of the city’s modern life. Afterwards, visit the main square also known as Plaza de Armas. The square was the centerpiece of Santiago’s initial layout and you will be treated to views of remarkable buildings, including the Metropolitan Cathedral. The tour continues as you make your way to the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art. Here you get a unique opportunity to hear a lecture about some of the intriguing societies that have lived in this remote part of the world. As you explore the museum, see its impressive collection of artifacts from all over Latin America, including items originating from Easter Island. Your tour concludes with a private transfer back to your hotel.

You will depart to the coast and follow Route 68, connecting Santiago with the port of ValparaÍso, which is located 75 miles (120 kilometers) northwest of the Chilean capital. First, you will cross the Curacavi valley, passing by a number of fruit tree plantations, vineyards, and local fruit markets along the way before arriving into the Casablanca valley, a renowned wine making region that continues to grow in fame. Here, the lush green landscape will surely captivate you as it has past travelers fortunate enough to visit the area. Soon you will arrive into the magical port town of Valparaiso, declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. After admiring ValparaÍso from the hills, journey through walkways and terraces and witness the wonderful natural amphitheater that frames the bay. Stroll through narrow alleys that meander through the hills and take in the natural beauty of this gorgeous town. You will also have the opportunity to experience the old funiculars that helped make this picturesque city famous. After touring Valparaiso you will visit ViÑa del Mar city to explore its beaches and main attractions before being returned to your hotel.

Join your professional driver and English-speaking guide for a private airport transfer.

Board a direct flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas. Approximate travel time is 3.5 hours.

Please note that flights are not included in the price and must be purchased separately.

Enjoy the convenience of a private Punta Arenas Airport transfer with a professional driver and English speaking guide.

This afternoon, you'll meet with a representative of Atlas Ocean Voyages to check-in and receive more information prior to your voyage. Prepare for an adventure of a lifetime!

Join a shared transfer from your hotel to the airport, for your charter flight.

Board a charter jet for a flight to King George Island. Approximate travel time is two hours.

Welcome aboard!

King George Island has come to be known as the unofficial capital of Antarctica with its various research stations located on the island. As a haven for an incredible amount of wildlife, including chinstrap and Gentoo penguins, and elephant, leopard and Weddell seals, it’s a prime locale for scientific research. As your expedition begins here, your charter flight lands in Eduardo Frei Montalva Station, the Chilean air base for Antarctica expeditions with flight options over the Drake Passage. Lying within the Fildes Peninsula, where Chile laid claim to Antarctic territory, the base is an important research station. Made up of over 40 buildings that include a school, bank, hospital and post office, it resembles more a small village than a base.

Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse of icebergs, snow and glaciers, Antarctica is often the final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As you navigate Antarctic waters, you may set foot on sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay and many more. Each landing throughout the continent offers its own unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all beckoning you to follow the paths that few explorers have trekked before.

CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — Your Captain will expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with our expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.

Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse of icebergs, snow and glaciers, Antarctica is often the final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As you navigate Antarctic waters, you may set foot on sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay and many more. Each landing throughout the continent offers its own unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all beckoning you to follow the paths that few explorers have trekked before.

CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — Your Captain will expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with our expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.

Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse of icebergs, snow and glaciers, Antarctica is often the final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As you navigate Antarctic waters, you may set foot on sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay and many more. Each landing throughout the continent offers its own unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all beckoning you to follow the paths that few explorers have trekked before.

CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — Your Captain will expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with our expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.

Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse of icebergs, snow and glaciers, Antarctica is often the final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As you navigate Antarctic waters, you may set foot on sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay and many more. Each landing throughout the continent offers its own unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all beckoning you to follow the paths that few explorers have trekked before.

CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — Your Captain will expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with our expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.

Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse of icebergs, snow and glaciers, Antarctica is often the final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As you navigate Antarctic waters, you may set foot on sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay and many more. Each landing throughout the continent offers its own unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all beckoning you to follow the paths that few explorers have trekked before.

CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — Your Captain will expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with our expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.

Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse of icebergs, snow and glaciers, Antarctica is often the final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As you navigate Antarctic waters, you may set foot on sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay and many more. Each landing throughout the continent offers its own unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all beckoning you to follow the paths that few explorers have trekked before.

CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — Your Captain will expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with our expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.

Bid farewell to the crew as your voyage comes to a close, and you disembark from your cruise vessel this morning.

Board a charter jet for a flight to Punta Arenas. Approximate travel time is 2 hours

Join a shared transfer from the airport to your Punta Arenas hotel.

Enjoy a shared complimentary transfer from Punta Arenas airport to Explora Patagonia in Torres del Paine. Your transfer pick up time will be confirmed upon booking.

Welcome to Explora Patagonia, the perfect base camp for immersing yourself in Torres del Paine National Park. All programs include accommodation, transfers from and to the airport, meals and beverages, and a menu of more than 40 incredible exploration routes designed by the outdoors team. After settling into your accommodations and taking a tour of the grounds, an in-house guide will provide an orientation of the area and help design your personalized itinerary. Recommendations will be based on your interests, fitness level, and the weather forecast to help curate a completely customized experience. Clients travelling together may wish to participate in different activities or simply relax and take in the views. As Explora Patagonia specializes in horseback riding excursions, it is highly recommended to saddle up and take advantage of this kind of spectacular outing. Treks and horseback rides venture to mountains, turquoise lakes, glaciers, lenga tree forests, stunning viewpoints, and to the most iconic spans of the trekking circuit known as “W”.

While staying at Explora Patagonia, horseback riding is a must. Join your guide and a small group of fellow adventurers as you ride through the Park’s pampas and along its rivers. Explora Patagonia offers 15 different horseback excursions, ranging in duration, distance, and recommended riding experience. Take a leisurely trot towards the viewpoint of the Negra Lagoon or drink in panoramic views of the Las Chinas River. Advanced riders can traverse varying elevation levels and steep climbs, marveling at the ice fields of the Grey Lake, the La Estrella estancia, or the the Donosito viewpoint with the Paine massif serving as a stunning backdrop.

Some time at leisure offers a chance to unwind amid the lodge's stunning scenery. Make a stop at the on-site store to stock up on essentials or peruse local artisanal goods. Swap stories with fellow adventurers at the Quincho as you wait for a serving of spit-roasted lamb. Visit the Explorer's Bar to meet with your guide and plan future adventures. Stocked with liquor and Chilean wines, the bar is frequently the meeting point of returning groups at nightfall. Or opt to simply unwind in your room, soaking in the scenes of Torres del Paine through panoramic windows.

Take the path less traveled in a short or half-day hike, as suggested by your guide based on your interest and fitness level. Explora Patagonia offers 10 different hiking excursions ranging in duration and difficulty. Easy routes invite you to journey along the shore of PehoÉ Lake, trek to the turquoise waters of Lake NordenskjÖld, or cross the suspension bridge over the Pingo River. Moderate hikes include exploring the eastern section of the park to spot local wildlife, trekking along the Pingo River through a forest of native trees, and challenging a steep and rocky ascent of the sierra from the mouth of the Paine River.

Enjoy a shared complimentary transfer from Explora Patagonia in Torres del Paine to the Punta Arenas Airport.

Board a direct flight from Punta Arenas to Santiago. Approximate travel time is three hours and 30 minutes. Your flight may operate with a stop in Puerto Montt. Please note that flights are not included in the price and must be purchased separately.

Join your professional driver and English-speaking guide for a private airport transfer.

Indulge in well-deserved pampering at The Ritz-Carlton Spa. Treatments address concerns from head-to-toe and include therapeutic massages and body therapies. Your treatment also includes complimentary access to the indoor pool and outdoor terrace overlooking stunning Santiago. Please note: Your treatment is not included and will be paid for on location. Reservations are confirmed at the time of booking and are subject to availability.

Lacking the international recognition that the mouth-watering Novoandina cuisine of Lima or the extravagant asado barbecues of Buenos Aires command, tonight you will discover that the Chilean capital of Santiago deserves a seat at the table of gastronomic excellence. Reservations will be made in advance at the restaurant of your choice, and round-trip transportation in a private vehicle will also be provided. Please note: Your meal is not included and will be paid for on location. Reservations are confirmed at the time of booking and are subject to availability.

Join your professional driver and English-speaking guide for a private airport transfer.

Board a flight from Santiago to El Loa Airport in Calama. Approximate travel time is 2 hours.

Please note that flights are not included in the price and must be purchased separately.

Enjoy a shared complimentary transfer from Calama to Explora Atacama. Your transfer pick up time will be confirmed upon booking.

Located in the oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, Explora Atacama invites you to experience days of unparalleled adventure through the desert, the Andes highlands, and its surrounds. On arrival, you'll meet the dedicated staff before touring the grounds and settling in to your accommodations. Then, an Explora Atacama guide will provide an orientation of the area, and recommend which of the resort's 40 excursions may be best for you. Your guide will base their suggestions on your interests, fitness level, and the weather forecast to create a personalized plan for your stay. Clients travelling together may wish to participate in different activities or simply relax and take in the views. Through a series of unforgettable adventures, you'll be able to discover the deepest mysteries of the desert: its contrasts, geography, the sky, wildlife and culture. As Explora Atacama specializes in horseback riding excursions, it is highly recommended to saddle up and take advantage of this kind of spectacular outing. Please note that your acclimatization to Atacama's altitude level will play an important factor in scheduling excursions. Activities at higher elevations (ie. treks to the Tatio Geysers) are only possible after a few days of acclimation.

Join a guided small group tour for a short overland excursion, ideal for early days of acclimatization. Enjoy a half-day journey to Toconao, located to the south of San Pedro de Atacama, followed by a visit to the Los Flamencos National Reserve, an ideal place for bird watching within Atacama’s Salt Flat. Alternately, experience the best of the Salt Ridge to see typical desert landscapes: open reddish clay grounds, sand dunes, and sedimentary rock formations. Opt to learn about AtacameÑo history and culture as you tour the village of Tulor, one of the first settlements. Along the way, stop at an archeological deposit to view ceramic pieces and other historical artifacts fit for a museum.

Scan the stars during an informative session on the wonders of the night sky. Explora Atacama offers nightly astronomy sessions developed in their own observatory, offering a unique way of exploring one of the clearest skies in the world. Listen to a brief explanation of the stars and the main constellations before observing them through a first-class Meade 16-in telescope. Marvel at a dazzling display of the universe's astronomical treasures, twinkling from up above.

Short hikes at lower elevation levels are ideal while acclimatizing to Atacama's altitude. Join your guide and a small group of fellow hikers to wander otherworldly landscapes. Walk along the edges of the Salt Ridge, with views to the oasis, the salt field and the mountain ranges that define the geography of this destination. Visit the Moon Valley and moon-like landscapes with rock formations, natural sculptures and huge sand dunes. Journey along Kari creek, a canyon carved by the erosion of water and surrounded by sedimentary walls of clay, plaster, and salt. The recommended introduction to the Atacama region is an ascent up the Salt Ridge. En-route, marvel at petroglyphs and the lush valley landscapes contrasting with the colors of the Cordillera de la Sal and the Andes Mountain Range.

Spend time at leisure exploring the wealth of amenities and services offered by Explora Atacama. A short stroll from the hotel leads to the Quincho – an inviting BBQ area that includes a renovated, old traditional adobe house and its patio. This is the perfect to swap stores with fellow adventurers and the hub for special occasions, where traditional spit-roasted-lamb is served with Andean music, song and dance performances. Visit the Explorer's Bar to meet with an in-house guide and plan activities customized to your interest. Stocked with liquor and Chilean wines, the bar is frequently the meeting point of returning groups at nightfall. Enjoy a soothing dip at one of the spa's four pools, surrounded by pampas grass and other local flora. Or opt to simply unwind in your room, designed to take full advantage of the silence, privacy, and spaciousness of the surrounding landscape.

Venture into one of Chile’s most enigmatic territories through a series of immersive overland excursions at higher elevations. Join a guided small group tour to experience the cultural richness of fascinating Atacama. Journey to the Argentinian border and appreciate multicolored landscapes and the Andean Plateau Salt Flats. Explore a variety of ecological floors and walk over 4,000 m.a.s.l. Opt to visit Talabre, home to the archeological site of Kezala with petroglyphs as old as 800 – 400 B.C. Alternately, board a van to the Yerbas Buenas archeological site located in the Domeyko Mountain Range. Marvel at different styles of petroglyphs before exploring one of the most beautiful towns in Atacama - RÍo Grande.

Enjoy a shared complimentary transfer from Explora Atacama to Calama.

Board a direct flight from Calama to Santiago. Approximate travel time is two hours. Please note that flights are not included in the price and must be purchased separately.

Nestled between sandy Pacific beaches and snow-capped Andes Mountains, The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago redefines personal service with a personal passion, making each stay in one of Chile’s top luxury hotels more memorable than the last. This sophisticated retreat in the heart of El Golf, one of Santiago’s most prestigious neighborhoods, delivers unforgettable experiences – like soothing spa services at the Santiago hotel’s rooftop Health and Fitness Center or exquisite dining at one of four distinctive restaurants – all complemented by impeccable service. Immerse yourself in the authentic surroundings and the splendid views of the Andes Mountains at The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, a luxury hotel inspired by the fertile land on which some of Chile’s finest vineyards flourish.

Spend a night in Punta Arenas before embarking on your Antarctica adventure. Your accommodation will include all the essential amenities to make your stay comfortable.

Discover a renewed passion for travel with the 176-guest World Traveller, a small and sleek yacht-style ship that presents captivating destinations on an intimate scale. Perfectly equipped for polar navigation, explore remote lands, discover hidden coves, and access the shores of frontier territory with ease, using on-board Zodiacs. After a day of roaming, venturing, and exploring, retreat to the comforts of one of World Traveller’s spacious and elevated staterooms and suites. Indulge in delightful culinary adventures with globally-inspired gourmet cuisine served across multiple onboard dining venues. Relax in the sauna, or rejuvenate mind, body, and soul through enriching spa treatments. Connect with fellow travelers over a cocktail at the lounge bar, or satisfy your curiosity with exceptional guest lecturers as you relish every aspect of your journey. With a relaxed elegance, intimate social spaces, and highly personalized service, World Traveller promises to create a once-in-a-lifetime cruise experience.

Spend a night in Punta Arenas for a restful night to round out your magnificent Antarctic adventure.

Anchored like a ship by Lake PehoÉ, at the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, Explora Patagonia offered a privileged location. Each of the 50 guest rooms have been designed to take full advantage of the silence, privacy, and spaciousness of the surrounding landscape, ensuring deep rest after a long day of exploration. Savor creative cuisine always accompanied by a superb Chilean wine. After days of adventure, visit the Ona Spa to unwind with pure pampering. Explora Patagonia invites you to disconnect from the everyday, which is why rooms are not equipped with televisions or Wi-Fi.

Located in the oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, Explora Atacama was built in a 17-hectare plot as a base to explore the desert, the Andes highlands, and its surroundings. Each of the 50 guest rooms have been designed to take full advantage of the silence, privacy, and spaciousness of the surrounding landscape, ensuring deep rest after a long day of exploration. Surrounded by pampas grass and other local flora, Explora Atacama's four pools are the perfect place to relax and enjoy the quiet of the desert. Just a short walk from the hotel is Explora's Quincho – an inviting BBQ area that includes a renovated, old traditional adobe house and its patio. Explora Atacama invites you to disconnect from the everyday, which is why rooms are not equipped with televisions or Wi-Fi.