Chile and Argentina 2020 – Total Solar Eclipse
December 10-18, 2020
Southern Chile and Argentina offer the majestic Andes Mountains with cobalt lakes, emerald forests and clear, dark skies. Charles Darwin once described Southern Chile as “boundless”.
After the eclipse continue south to Patagonia and experience the wonders of Torres del Paine National Park, where we will enjoy exploring this unparalleled landscape of ice-blue glaciers, turquoise lakes and jagged peaks. Cap it all off with a visit to Perito glacier – or extend your trip to Iguazu falls and beyond!
Your trip includes:
- Roundtrip air aboard LATAM from Los Angeles, JFK, Miami
- Domestic air: Chile & Argentina
- Airport/hotel transfers on December 10 & 18
- Accommodations: As listed in itinerary
- Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners
- Sightseeing: Huilo Huilo Bio Reserve, Valle Encanto, Campanerio Hill, Torres del Paine
- Visit: Hot Springs, Wine tasting
Melita Trips provides an incredible post-trip itinerary.
Extend your Chilean and Argentinian adventure with a trip to Patagonia and Ainsworth Bay
Itinerary
Thursday/Friday December 10/11
USA – Chile
Depart USA for overnight flight to Santiago. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel for a brief rest before an afternoon city tour followed by a dinner at the local Mercado Central.
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Santiago – Huilo Huilo
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Valdivia continuing on to Huilo Huilo, a private Bio Reserve. Hotel Nothofagus, Reino Fungi and Montana Magica.
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Huilo-Huilo
Explore the forest primeval with two volcanoes along the shores of Pirihueico Lake which holds many species of birds, flora and fauna, pristine hiking trails and one of the longest Zip-lines in the world.
Monday, December 14, 2020
Huilo-Huilo (Eclipse)
After breakfast, drive to selected site for the eclipse watch. Later in the afternoon drive to the hot springs for a soak and barbeque. Return to our hotel for the night.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Huilo-Huilo – Bariloche, Argentina
Cross Lake Pirihueico by a ferry to arrive at the Argentinean border. Drive the Seven Lakes region to San Martin de los Andes. Stroll the quaint streets of San Martin featuring art and handicraft shops. The Swiss style wooden buildings are fitting against the surrounding mountains. Continue to Bariloche.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Bariloche
Enjoy the fresh air on Nahuel Huapi Lake. Drive through Cordoba Pass which offers spectacular scenery such as the Valle Encantado, the Anfi teatre and the meeting of the Limay and Traful Rivers. Visit Llao Llao area and take the cable car to the Campanario Hill.
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Bariloche – Puerto Varas
A full day lake and mountain crossing through Nahuel Huapi Lake and All Saints Lake surrounded by the Tronador Hill and the volcanos Puntiagudo, Osorno and Calbuco to Puerto Varas, Chile.
Friday, December 18, 2020
Puerto Varas – Puerto Montt