Chile’s Heart and Soul
Overview
Uncover the vibrant charm of Santiago and the breathtaking beauty of Chile’s Lake Region on this unforgettable journey. Begin in the bustling capital, where historic landmarks meet modern culture against a backdrop of the Andes. Then, venture south to a land of shimmering lakes, snow-capped volcanoes, and lush green landscapes.
The itinerary below outlines the time spent at the destination. Due to seasonal flight availability, your flight duration may vary.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
If your itinerary includes domestic and/or regional flight tickets, as well as entry tickets to landmarks that require passport details, you must call Air Canada Vacations immediately upon receiving your booking confirmation. Failure to provide Air Canada Vacations with your passport details may result in the unavailability of domestic and/or regional flight tickets and entry passes for certain landmarks included in your tour package. It is mandatory to call Air Canada Vacations at the number provided in your electronic confirmation as soon as your booking is confirmed to submit your passport details.
Format
Locations
- Santiago
- Puerto Varas
- Chile
Inclusions
- Round-trip flight to Santiago (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- Round-trip economy-class airfare between Santiago and Puerto Montt
- Private transfers to and from airports, and shared transfers for all excursions and sightseeing tours as per the itinerary, unless noted otherwise
- 6 nights accommodation (3 nights in Santiago and 3 nights in Puerto Varas)
- Daily breakfast
- Entrance fee to landmarks and monuments as mentioned in the itinerary
- More Moments activities:
- Full-day city tour, featuring San Cristóbal Hill
- Half-day Frutillar and Puerto Octay
- Petrohué & Osorno Volcano tour
- Full-day adventure to Chiloé Island featuring Ancud, Casto and Dalcahue
- Hotel taxes, fees and service charges
- Service of English-speaking local guide as per program.
- Earn 4,000 extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour for travel completed by December 31, 2025.
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Overnight flight to Santiago.
Day 2
Welcome to Santiago
Upon arriving at Santiago’s International Airport, you will proceed through customs and immigration before collecting your luggage and exiting the baggage hall. A local representative holding an Air Canada Vacations sign with your name will welcome you and escort you to your hotel transfer for check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to spend at leisure.
Overnight stay in Santiago.
Day 3
Santiago
After breakfast, a local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby to begin your full-day city tour, which includes a visit to San Cristóbal Hill.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Santiago.
More Moments Activities Included
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Full-day city tour, featuring San Cristóbal Hill
Begin with a visit to the historic city center, where landmarks such as the Plaza de Armas, Metropolitan Cathedral, and La Moneda Palace showcase Santiago's rich heritage. Stroll through the bustling Central Market, brimming with local flavours and authentic Chilean culture.
Next, journey to the bohemian Barrio Lastarria neighbourhood, famous for its cobblestone streets, outdoor cafes, art galleries and vibrant cultural atmosphere.
From there, ascend San Cristóbal Hill, one of the highest points in the city. The hill is home to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Cerro San Cristóbal and if the weather is clear, you will be able to see the majestic mountain range that surrounds Santiago.
Breakfast
Meal(s):Day 4
Santiago – Puerto Varas
After breakfast and check-out, your private driver will transfer you to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport for your flight to “La Ciudad de las Rosas" (The City of Roses), Puerto Varas.
Upon arrival at El Tepual Airport in Puerto Montt, a local representative holding an Air Canada Vacations sign with your name will welcome you. They will escort you to your hotel transfer for check-in and a chance to refresh before your next activity
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Puerto Varas.
More Moments Activities Included
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Half-day Frutillar and Puerto Octay tour
Begin the excursion by visiting Llanquihue, a city founded by German settlers, located on the shores of the lake. Continue along the old Route of the Settlers, bordering Lake Llanquihue, wherre you will arrive at the beautiful city of Frutillar, which stands out for its architecture, gardens and an incomparable view of the Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes. Afterwards, visitthe city of Puerto Octay, a picturesque town marked by colonization, recently declared a “Typical Zone” by the National Monuments Council.
Breakfast
Meal(s):Day 5
Puerto Varas – Ensenada – Puerto Varas
After breakfast, meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby and embark on an exciting 6-hour* adventure to explore the stunning Petrohué Falls and the majestic Osorno Volcano.
*Duration may vary depending on constraints on the ground.
Afterwards, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel, where you can relax and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Puerto Varas.
More Moments Activities Included
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Full-day Petrohué & Osorno Volcano tour
Begin the excursion from the beautiful city of Puerto Varas, bordering Lake Llanquihue, towards the small town of Ensenada. Ascend to the Osorno Volcano, stopping at different points of interest until you reach the Osorno Volcano Ski and Mountain Center, located at 1,240 metres above sea level. Afterwards, you will head towards the Petrohué River Falls sector, located in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Discover its walkways and observe how the river jumps between large masses of crystallized lava, formed by ancient eruptions of the Osorno Volcano. End the tour at the well-known Lake of Todos los Santos.
Breakfast
Meal(s):Day 6
Puerto Varas – Pargua - Chiloé Island – Pargua – Puerto Varas
After breakfast, get ready for an exciting full-day adventure on Chiloé Island, where you’ll visit the charming towns of Ancud, Castro, and Dalcahue. Your driver will take you on a 2-hour* drive to Pargua to catch a ferry ride to Chiloé Island to experience its history, culture and natural beauty.
Afterwards, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel, where you can relax and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Puerto Varas.
More Moments Activities Included
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Full-day adventure to Chiloé Island featuring Ancud, Casto and Dalcahue
Begin the excursion by boarding a ferry that will take you to the other side of the Chacao Channel. After approximately 30 minutes on board the ferry, you will be able to appreciate impressive landscapes and marine fauna, until you reach the magical island of Chiloé. Once on land, you will head to Dalcahue, where you will visit the famous handicraft market and the church, declared a National Monument. Then, head to Castro, where you will visit the main square, the local church, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Barrio Gamboa viewpoint. On the way back, you will pass through Ancud, where you will visit the main square, the regional museum, the market and the San Antonio Fort.
Breakfast
Meal(s):Day 7
Puerto Varas - Santiago
After breakfast and check-out, your dedicated driver will transfer you to El Tepual Airport in Puerto Montt for your flight to Santiago, Chile’s vibrant capital.
Upon arrival, collect your luggage and proceed to the exit, where a dedicated driver will greet you with an Air Canada Vacations sign with your name on it and take you to your hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Santiago.
Breakfast
Meal(s):Day 8
Santiago - Canada
After breakfast and check out, your driver will take you to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport for your flight back to Canada.
Breakfast
Meal(s):
Accommodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Hotel taxes, fees and service charges included.
The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your Travel Agent prior to departure
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip. The accommodation will be based on the category of choice
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Room details
Hotel taxes, fees and service charges included.
The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your Travel Agent prior to departure
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip. The accommodation will be based on the category of choice
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Important Information
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Departure Dates: October 26 to Apr 02
Frequencies:
Oct 26 to Mar 07: 5 times per week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays.
Mar 08 – Apr 02: 5 times per week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
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Not included
- Gratuities
- Airport taxes (where applicable)
- Meals outside of the ones mentioned within the itinerary above.
- Transfers for any optional activities, and any other transfer services required outside of the itinerary above.
- Entrance to other landmarks not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Additional activities and excursions
- Visa fees (where applicable)
The itinerary above is subject to change without prior notice. The order in which destinations are visited or day excursions occur may change due to operational restrictions, such as weather and accommodation availability.
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day, or cancelled due to weather related conditions.
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- Private transfer service from/to Airports.
- Shared transfer service for all sightseeing
- Plane from Santiago to Puerto Montt and from Puerto Montt to Santiago.
- Ferry ride from Pargua to Chiloé Island
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The sequence of the itinerary may be altered for reasons beyond the supplier’s control, such as accommodation availability, weather, national events, strikes, etc.