Welcome to Chile!

Kirchoff Fitness Adventures provides a once in a lifetime experience in global travel which will not only challenge your body but will open your mind and soul to other cultures. Our commitment to getting you physically prepared along with giving back to the local communities around the world guarantee that when you travel with Kirchoff Fitness Adventures you will have a truly unique experience whether you are trekking in Nepal, or Cycling in Vietnam, hiking in Peru, kayaking in Croatia, doing yoga on the Turquoise Coast of Turkey, or climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Experience the best of Chile in a 11-day, 10-night adventure from the vibrant heart of Santiago to the breathtaking beauty of Torres del Paine in Patagonia. This tailor-made program combines culture, nature, adventure, and wine, concluding with a serene afternoon of relaxation. Start in vibrant Santiago, then explore the coastal charm of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar and taste the best wines at Casablanca Valley. Next we’ll travel south to Puerto Varas for the Lake District’s natural wonders while Torres del Paine showcases Patagonia’s pristine wilderness. This adventure promises an unforgettable Chilean experience.

Highlights of this journey through Chile include:

  • Charming and vibrant Santiago
  • Valparaíso: Colorful bohemian artistic Seaport; UNESCO World Heritage City
  • Casablanca Valley: Top white Wine growing region of Chile, known for its Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chiloe Island and Navigation to Penguin Colony: Unique island
  • Estancia in Patagonia
  • Hiking in Patagonia’s world famous National Park: Torres Del Paine-French Valley, Pingo Valley, Navigation on Grey Lake, Las Torres Base Lookout.
  • Glamping under the stars at Riverside Camp
  • Spa in Río

Length: 10 nights/11 days (Chile)

Activity Level: intermediate/demanding

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DAY DATE LOCATION / ACTIVITY
Day 00 Mon, Feb 24, 2025 USA Santiago
Flight to destination
Day 01 Tue, Feb 25, 2025 Arrival in Santiago Chile
Tour of Santiago, Welcome Dinner
Day 02 Wed, Feb 26, 2025 Santiago Valparaíso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Santiago
Wine Tasting
Day 03 Thu, Feb 27, 2025 Santiago Puerto Montt Puerto Veras
Fly to Puerto Montt, whitewater rafting, culinary workshop
Day 04 Fri, Feb 28, 2025 Puerto Veras Chiloé
Explore Chiloé Island, see Humboldt Penguins
Day 05 Sat, Mar 1, 2025 Puerto Veras
Hike Vicente Perez Rosales National Park
Day 06 Sun, Mar 2, 2025 Puerto Arenas Huilliche Territory
Rainforest hike, Huilliche Community visit
Day 07 Mon, Mar 3, 2025 Fly from Puerto Veras Puerto Natales
Estancia (ranch) visit, Lamb BBQ
Day 08 Tue, Mar 4, 2025 Catamaran from Puerto Natales French Valley
Torres Del Paine, hike French Valley
Day 09 Wed, Mar 5, 2025 Torres Del Paine
Hike to Las Torres Lookout
Day 10 Thu, Mar 6, 2025 Torres Del Paine
Hike Pingo Valley, enjoy Spa
Day 11 Fri, Mar 7, 2025 Departure
Farewell Chile — Fly from Puerto Natales-Santiago

Activity Level Requirements

This is an active hiking adventure. We would like you to be comfortable with the following:

  • Hiking over rough and uneven terrain for 6–9 hours, covering distances of 7.4–13 miles (12–22 km) and hiking uphill to elevations of 3,000 feet (914 m)
  • Be prepared for strenuous physical activity and unpredictable weather
  • Be able to trek with a 20 L daypack
  • Being in a boat in open, choppy waters
  • Physical Rating: Challenging (Serious fitness level required. Trips are the most physically challenging with approximately 5 to 10 hours of physical activity on 5 of the days. These trips require a high degree of fitness and even if you exercise regularly, they typically will require more specific conditioning and a specialized training routine depending on the trip.)
  • Be able to take 3 short internal flights

Tour Summary: Itinerary in Brief

DAY 00 | MON, FEB 24, 2025

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TRAVEL DAY

SEATTLE SANTIAGO

Flight from Seattle to Santiago

DAY 01 | TUE, FEB 25, 2025

Dinner

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria or similar

WELCOME TO SANTIAGO DE CHILE!

ART, HISTORY & CULTURE

Meet your guide at Santiago International Airport. Today you’ll explore Santiago on a full day excursion up San Cristóbal Hill, the Lastarria neighborhood, and the Pre-Columbian Museum. Enjoy a blend of nature, culture, and art in the city.

Activity: Sightseeing, city walking
Distance: 3.4 mi | 715 ft elevation

DAY 02 | WED, FEB 26, 2025

Breakfast, Lunch, Wine Tasting, Dinner

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria or similar

Coastal Colours

SANTIAGO VALPARAÎSO,VIÑA DEL MAR & CASABLANCA SANTIAGO

COASTAL COLOURS & WINE TASTING

Experience the coastal splendor of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, where vivid streets embrace the ocean. Afterward, enjoy a guided tour of a prestigious winery nestled in the picturesque Casablanca Valley. This full-day excursion is a perfect combination of coastal beauty and wine tasting.

DAY 03 | THU, FEB 27, 2025

Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Cabañas del Lago or similar

Chile's Lake District

SANTIAGO PUERTO MONTT PUERTA VERAS

GATE OF PATAGONIA: THE LAKE DISTRICT

Today you’ll fly to Chile’s Lake District, renowned for its lush farmlands, forests, lakes, and snow- capped volcanoes. After landing in Puerto Montt, we’ll drive to the town of Puerto Varas drop our bags and get ready for the morning adventure. Get your adrenaline pumping with a thrilling rafting experience on the Petrohué River in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. In the afternoon we will experience a unique culinary workshop where ingredients are sourced within a 100-kilometer radius. Guided by a local chef, harvest your own veggies and then learn to create traditional Chilean dishes that celebrate the region’s flavors. With the lake’s beauty as your backdrop, it’ll be a memorable and sustainable culinary adventure that connects you to the land and culture. Throughout this gastronomy experience, we will be supporting local producers, helping nearby farms and the regional economy.

DAY 04 | FRI, FEB 28, 2025

Breakfast, Oyster Tasting, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Cabañas del Lago or similar

Chiloé Island Penguins

PUERTO VERAS CHILOÉ

CHILOÉ ISLAND PENGUINS AND CULTURE

Today we head to Chiloé Island by ferry. Enjoy spectacular views of the Andean range, the rustic villages of the island and UNESCO listed wooden church towers. After exploring the northern part of the island visiting local villages, we’ll have an oyster tasting. Then we’ll venture close to a breeding colony of Humboldt and Magellanic Penguins, among other species of birds and sea mammals of the southern Humboldt Current.

DAY 05 | SAT, MAR 1, 2025

Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Cabañas del Lago or similar

Desolación Trail

PUERTO VERAS

DESOLACIÓN TRAIL HIKING ADVENTURE: EXPLORE THE WILD

Today you’ll be trekking in the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, the first park to open in Chile, in 1926. This active hike covers 12kms of scenic routes, mostly on a gravel trail. The route begins with some steady uphill sections rewarding you with stunning views over the volcanoes and the surrounding lakes. As you reach the emerald waters of Lake Todos Los Santos where you end the hike, the impressive Andes Mountain Range emerges on the horizon. On your journey back to Puerto Varas you will visit Petrohue Falls, where waterfalls cascade through channels formed by a combination of lava flow and water erosion.

Activity: Hiking
Distance: 7.5 mi | 1,190 ft elevation (most of the trail is downhill)

DAY 06 | SUN, MAR 2, 2025

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Cabañas del Lago or similar

Alerce Forest

PUERTO ARENAS HUILLICHE TERRITORY

A DAY AT HUILLICHE TERRITORY & ALERCE FOREST

This unique adventure will take you to one of the most unknown corners of the Lake District to enjoy an unforgettable day. The first activity will be a soft hike through the temperate rainforest looking for the native flora and birds of this environment inside of Lahuen Ñadi Natural Monument, the last patch of Alerce (Fitzroya cupressoide) trees of the valley. We will spend time through the thick forest looking for the elusive Tapaculos and some specialties of this unique ecosystem. Finally, we save the best part where we will head to the Pargua region to learn the history, music, medicine and cuisine of the indigenous inhabitants of this region, the Huilliche people.

DAY 07 | MON, MAR 3, 2025

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel Altiplánico or similar

Traditional Patagonian Ranch

PUERTO VERAS PUERTO NATALES

PATAGONIA FROM ABOVE: FLIGHT TO PUNTA ARENAS OR PUERTO NATALES

Embark on a breathtaking flight from Puerto Montt to either Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas, where you’ll be treated to the stunning vistas of Patagonia’s rugged landscape from above. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in the heart of Patagonia with a visit to a traditional Patagonian ranch, known as an ‘Estancia. Here, you’ll experience the warmth of Patagonian hospitality as you partake in a time-honored tradition: a delectable asado de Cordero al palo, a succulent lamb barbecue cooked over an open flame. Savor the rich flavors of Patagonian cuisine while surrounded by the vast, untamed beauty of this remote region.

DAY 08 | TUE, MAR 4, 2025

Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

Riverside Camp near Río Serrano area

Sleeping Under the Stars

PUERTO NATALES FRENCH VALLEY

TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK: FRENCH VALLEY HIKE AND CATAMARAN

Early pick up from Puerto Natales to explore the beauty of the French Valley on this captivating day, which includes a scenic catamaran journey. Hiking in the French Valley is an unforgettable experience that will take you through some of Torres del Paine’s most stunning landscapes, with the reward of breathtaking panoramic views. Enjoy sleeping under the stars in a luxury tent.

Activity: Hiking
Distance: 10.5 mi | 2,788 ft elevation (demanding hike)
Catamaran: 35 minutes each way

DAY 09 | WED, MAR 5, 2025

Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

Riverside Camp near Río Serrano area

Torres Del Paine National Park

TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK

HIKE TO LAS TORRES LOOKOUT

We’ll get an early start toward the trailhead today. This challenging yet rewarding day takes you through diverse landscapes, from lush forests to rocky terrain, all culminating with an impressive view of the three granite towers that give the park its name. The trail begins at the Las Torres sector and leads you through the beautiful Ascencio Valley. As you ascend, you’ll pass the pristine rivers and witness the changing flora and fauna of the park. The trail becomes steeper as you approach the moraine, where you’ll encounter the glacial waters of Lake Torres and, finally, the base of the imposing spires. Reaching Las Torres is a truly awe-inspiring moment where you’ll see three immense granite towers with the colors of the lake complimenting them. It’s a beautiful sight and it provides an incredible backdrop for photographs.

Activity: Hiking
Distance: 13.6 mi | 3,500 ft elevation (most demanding hike in the program)

DAY 10 | THU, MAR 6, 2025

Breakfast, Box Lunch, Farewell Dinner

Hotel & Spa Río Serrano

Torres Del Paine National Park

TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK

HIKE PINGO VALLEY AND NAVIGATION TO THE GLACIER

Your day begins with a peaceful hike through the picturesque Pingo Valley. As you traverse this pristine landscape, you’ll be surrounded by lush forests, clear streams, and the possibility of spotting local wildlife. The valley’s serene environment makes it an ideal setting for a leisurely yet immersive hike. After your hike, prepare for navigation on stunning Lake Grey, getting you close to the awe-inspiring Grey Glacier, where you’ll be captivated by the towering ice walls and mesmerizing blue crevasses. It’s a rare opportunity to witness a glacier’s grandeur up close. After a day filled with exciting activities, you can unwind and enjoy the afternoon at the hotel’s spa, where you can take a dip in the heated pool and relax in the sauna. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner.

Activity: Hiking
Distance: 6.2 mi | 515 ft elevation (easy hike)
Boating: 3 hours boat navigation

DAY 11 | FRI, MAR 7, 2025

Breakfast

PUERTO NATALES RETURN HOME

TRANSFER OUT AND FLIGHT BACK

Today we say goodbye to Chile. Transfer from your hotel to Puerto Natales Airport and fly back to Santiago.

Trip Cost & Payment

TOUR COST INCLUDES:

  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Kirchoff Fitness Tour Leader
  • Group hike training for the Chile Adventure
  • Accommodations as noted, based on double occupancy
  • Private ground transportation, ferries and baggage handling from meeting to departure
  • All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
  • All activities as indicated on itinerary
  • Applicable taxes

TOUR COST EXCLUDES:

  • Travel to and from the arrival departure location
  • Domestic Flights- see below for more information
  • Additional hotel nights outside the trips scheduled dates
  • Gratuities for guides
  • Trip insurance
  • Other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
  • Any meals not specified after each itinerary day
  • Optional activities
  • Additional hotel nights made necessary by airline schedule changes or other factors, pre-trip expenses such as medical immunizations (if any)
  • passports and visas

TRIP COST

  • $7,950 (11-14 members)
  • $8,250 (8-10 members)

To offer the lowest possible cost, our trips are priced according to the number of participants on the trip. All costs are per person, based on double occupancy. If you wish to have a single room, please note additional costs will apply.

  • Single supplement: $1,200

    • *Note: Optional Single Supplements are available except for at Riverside Camp on Day 8 and 9. Riverside Camp is double-occupancy only.

    PAYMENT SCHEDULE

    At time of reservation: $1,000 non-refundable down payment
    90 days prior to departure: Balance due: $6,950 (11-14 members) or $7,250 (8-10 members)

    CANCELLATION & TRANSFER FEE SCHEDULE

    Domestic flights refunds and changes are subject to the airline conditions. Please see below for more information.

    91+ days prior to departure: down payment
    61-90 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
    31-60 days prior to departure: 75% of trip cost
    30 days or less: 100% of trip cost

    *Cancellation and transfer schedules for certain group trips, as well as cruises, private departures, extensions, and Special Events are often more strict. These exceptions are clearly indicated in the detailed itineraries for each of these trips.

    Rates are based on group participation and no partial refunds will be given for unused trip arrangements for any reason whatsoever. Once you have been confirmed on a trip that requires a medical certificate signed by a doctor, normal cancellation penalties apply if your doctor does not sign the certificate.

    We highly recommend that all clients purchase trip cancellation insurance.

    ARRIVAL & MEETING PLACE

    • Meeting Place: Your Trip Leader our guide will meet you outside the customs area and will be holding a Kirchoff Fitness Adventure Travel sign.
    • Date: February 25, 2025
    • Suggested Flight Time Arrival: by 12pm
    • Suggested Arrival Airport: Santiago International Airport (SCL)
    • On Day 1, there is an afternoon tour and Welcome Dinner.

    DEPARTURE

    • City: Santiago
    • Date: March 7, 2025
    • Suggested Departure Time: Evening
    • Suggested Airport: Santiago International Airport (SCL)

    TRAVEL INSURANCE

    We will do everything possible to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. However, all travel involves some degree of risk, and we strongly recommend that you take out appropriate travel insurance for your adventure. Your insurance protection should include cover for cancellation, medical and repatriation expenses, personal injury and accident, death and loss of personal baggage and money and personal liability. If you arrive early no problem, we will have your bags stored. World Nomads is one that many of our clients use.

    INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

    You are responsible for making your own arrangements flights to from Chile. There are many online consolidators for booking travel like kayak.com or expedia.com. Depending on your routing, it is necessary to depart from the U.S. one Day 1 of the trip itinerary.

    The name on your airline ticket must match the name on your passport exactly, and your passport must be valid for at least six months after your date of return to the U.S.

    Please do not purchase your tickets until you are confirmed on the trip. Once your tickets have been purchased, please send us a copy of your airline schedule. It is your responsibility to ensure your flight times coordinate with the arrival and departure logistics for this trip.