Wildlife of Chile Tour

You’ll arrive at Santiago Airport, where you’ll be met and greeted by one of our specialist tour guides. You’ll be accompanied to your hotel and then the entire day is at your leisure. Unpack, settle in and unwind at the hotel or venture out to explore the diverse and bustling Santiago.

After an early buffet breakfast at your hotel, you’ll be picked up and taken to the highlands for the first tour. Today you’ll spot the endemic wildlife of central Chile - the Chilean Tinamou, Crag Chilia, Dusky-tailed Canastero, Moustached Turca, White-throated Tapaculo and Dusky Tapaculo. You’ll journey through the foothills of the Andes near Santiago and discover hundreds of wonderful bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch with stunning mountain views and the Andean Condor and other bird species soaring above. You’ll head back to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Today, you’ll be driven to Santiago Airport for a short flight to Puerto Montt, where you’ll be greeted and accompanied to your hotel. Enjoy the day at your own pace—explore the charming port city, sample the finest seafood, take a stroll and admire contemporary art at the Casa del Arte.

Enjoy an early buffet breakfast before setting off for Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, the oldest park in Chile. Discover the famous Petrohué Waterfalls and the emerald green Todos Los Santos Lake among striking views of the snow capped Andes Mountains.

Enjoy lunch with clear views of Osorno Volcano at Ensenada Village, then go for a stroll by the Petrohué River and the black sand Llanquihue Lake. You can choose to go on a chairlift ride to glimpse the Andean beauties from above

You’re halfway through your Wildlife of Chile Tour and it’s time to set sail for a small cluster of islands in the northern coast of Chiloé Islands. Here, you’ll find colonies of Humboldt and Magellanic penguins waddling around the rocky coast.

After lunch, we’ll visit Caulin, a little fishing village bursting with brightly coloured houses and many more bird species. You’ll also find some of the best oysters in the world here. Enjoy a stroll along the shore and then to the market in Ancud to explore the little gems of the village.

This morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and driven to the airport in Puerto Montt for a short flight to Punta Arenas.

We’ll take a boat or kayak along the Magellan Straits for up close views of the penguin colonies you saw yesterday. There’s also a hike and a trip to visit the indigenous communities of the region before visiting the main square.

Today starts with a dawn rise, ready for a full day of wildlife excursions. You’ll set sail at 4.30 am through the famous Estrecho de Magallanes, watching the sunrise at Tierra del Fuego. Take in the immense views of the snowy mountains and dramatic glaciers before moving on to the Francisco Coloane Park. Here, you’ll be able to spot an abundance of wonderful wildlife like humpback whales, storm petrels, seals, penguins and more. After lunch, we’ll set sail back to Punta Arenas  

After an early buffet breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in Punta Arenas and taken to your hotel near Torres National Park. Today, you’ll discover jaw-dropping landscapes – the soaring mountains, granite towers and bright blue glaciers that frame this UNESCO Reserve. Choose to sail on Grey Lake or paddle a kayak around the majestic icebergs.

The Patagonia Camp offers an array of exciting excursions. Enjoy the day at your own pace and choose your own adventures. These include kayaking, birdwatching and hiking. 

Enjoy another day at your leisure with your pick of full or half day excursions. Take in the spectacular landscapes on foot or by kayak. 

It’s the last day of your Wildlife of Chile Tour. After a final buffet breakfast, you’ll be picked up and accompanied to Punta Arenas Airport to begin your journey home.