Patagonia - The Myth at the End of the World Comfort fly and coach tour Chile & Argentina

Day 1: Switzerland - Santiago de Chile

Your South American adventure begins with the flight to Santiago de Chile – full of anticipation for fascinating cities, natural spectacles and breathtaking landscapes.

Day 2: Arrival in Santiago - orientation drive

Welcome at the airport. You then visit the historic centre: the historic Cerro Santa Lucía, the Plaza de Armas with its 19th-century cathedral and the La Moneda government palace. The orientation drive ends at the hotel. Overnight in Providencia.

Day 3: Santiago - Punta Arenas

Flight along the panorama of the Andes to Punta Arenas. From Cerro La Cruz you enjoy a magnificent view of the Strait of Magellan and the colourful roofs of the city. Overnight in Punta Arenas.

Day 4: Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales

Morning at leisure. Optional: weather-dependent excursion to Isla Magdalena, the penguin island. You then drive through the wind-swept landscape to Puerto Natales on the Ultima Esperanza Fjord. Overnight in Puerto Natales.

Day 5: Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine - El Calafate

Discover Torres del Paine National Park with its azure lagoons, waterfalls and majestic granite towers. Onward journey across the border to El Calafate. Overnight in El Calafate.

Day 6: Los Glaciares National Park - Perito Moreno Glacier

Visit to the famous Perito Moreno Glacier. Optional boat trip. Overnight in El Calafate.

Day 7: El Calafate - Perito Moreno

Drive along the legendary Ruta 40 through the endless steppe. Our destination is the Perito Moreno region. Overnight in the Perito Moreno area.

Day 8: Perito Moreno - Los Antiguos - Chile Chico - Puerto Guadal

Visit to Los Antiguos, border crossing into Chile, drive along Lago General Carrera. Overnight in Puerto Guadal.

Day 9: Puerto Guadal - Puerto Chacabuco

Drive along Lago General Carrera. Optional visit to the Marble Caves (weather permitting). Arrival in Puerto Chacabuco. Overnight in Puerto Chacabuco.

Day 10: Puerto Chacabuco - Puyuhuapi - Yelcho, Chaitén

Drive through Queulat National Park with a hike to the Salto del Cóndor and a view of the Ventisquero Colgante hanging glacier (weather permitting). Onward journey to Chaitén. Overnight in the Yelcho, Chaitén area.

Day 11: Ferry crossing through the Patagonian fjords - Puerto Varas

Ferry crossing from Caleta Gonzalo through the fjord landscape. Arrival in Puerto Varas on Lago Llanquihue. Overnight in Puerto Varas.

Day 12: Puerto Varas & surroundings

Excursion to "Chilean Switzerland" with the Petrohué Rapids, Osorno Volcano and a visit to Frutillar. Overnight in Puerto Varas.

Day 13: Puerto Varas - Valdivia - Los Ángeles

Visit to the Mercado Fluvial in Valdivia, then onward through Mapuche territory to Los Ángeles. Overnight in Los Ángeles.

Day 14: Los Ángeles - Santiago

Visit to the Salto del Laja waterfalls, then onward through fertile farming regions to Santiago. Overnight in Santiago.

Day 15: Excursion to Valparaíso

Excursion to Valparaíso on the Pacific coast. After driving through the Casablanca Valley, known for its white wines, you arrive at the legendary port city. Walking tour through the colourful districts and a ride on a historic funicular up to the upper town. In the afternoon, wine tasting at a regional winery.

Day 16: Santiago - return flight to Europe

Today you head back to Europe. Transfer to the airport and return flight.

Day 17: Arrival in Europe

Arrival in Switzerland.