Geographic Expeditions

Chile North to South

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Discover Chile's Sizeable Charms

This luxury, custom adventure in Chile explores three of the country’s most dynamic landscapes: the remote mountains of the Aysén region, the glacial lakes and snow-capped volcanoes of the Lake District, and the otherworldly Atacama Desert. A highlight of the journey is being among the first to experience the groundbreaking conservation work at Patagonia National Park Chile, where you and gain first-hand insight into the conservation efforts while meeting with conservation experts.

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What to Expect

Discover lake-speckled mountain slopes, Andean condors, and possibly pumas while helping to rewild nature with the stewards of 752,504-acre Patagonia National Park. Then travel to the sapphire and emerald-toned lakes of the Lake District, where the surrounding rainforests harbor thousand-year-old trees. Your journey concludes 8,000 feet above sea level in the heart of the Atacama, where the wonders of the central desert await discovery.

Trip Highlights

  • Visit three unique regions: Patagonia, Lake District, and Atacama Desert
  • Hiking, rafting, and bird-watching by day, elegant lodges by night
  • Support conservation efforts of the Patagonia National Park Chile
  • Unmatched extensions to Torres del Paine, Easter Island, and Chiloé Island
  • Giving Back: This trip directly contributes to responsible travel practices. Learn more about Giving Back trips on our Responsible Travel page.

Upcoming Departures

  • Custom Trips Offered 
    November – March

Trip Pricing

  • Custom Trip: From $14,520

    Based on double occupancy

Inclusions

  • All handpicked accommodations, ground transportation, and airport transfers
  • All guided sightseeing, events, and experiences
  • Top-tier local guides
  • Most meals
  • Most gratuities
  • Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
  • Dedicated support from GeoEx’s travel experts and in-house air reservations team

Your Route Through Chile

Journey at a Glance

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    Day 1 – 2

    Santiago to Remote Aysén

    After a good look at Santiago, Chile’s thriving capital, fly to the remote Aysén Drive through mountains and past glacier-fed streams to Puerto Tranquillo, where you explore the Marble Caves by kayak.

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    Day 3 – 5

    Patagonia National Park Chile

    Discover Patagonia National Park Chile on hikes through glaciated landscapes punctuated by waterfalls, alpine lakes, wildflowers, and birds, and learn about conservation with experts.

It was a pleasure working with GeoEx to develop the details of our itinerary. I felt very comfortable asking a million questions to get our trip just right.

Arthur T.

GeoEx Traveler

Argentina & Chile Trip Extensions

Interested in adding time in Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, moai-dappled Easter Island, Uruguay (with colonial masterpieces and gaucho culture), the wildlife-thronged Peninsula Valdez, the Argentine Lakes District, or beyond? We're happy to make the arrangements.

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Conservación Patagónica

A portion of your trip cost contributes directly to Conservación Patagónica, the group responsible for creating the new Patagonia National Park Chile. This is just one of the organizations that GeoEx supports through our Giving Back program. Learn more about Giving Back trips on our Responsible Travel page.

Ready for adventure?

Let's bring the trip you've been dreaming of to life.

Atacama Desert, Chile