10 days
Santiago, Calama, Buenos Aires
Discover the energy of Chile and Argentina, two distinct countries with a shared zest for life. A kaleidoscope of culture, history, and natural wonders unfolds as you experience Valle de la Luna’s unearthly landscape, sample traditional Chilean cuisine, discover the vibrant birthplace of tango—and maybe even learn a few dance moves yourself.
  • Day 1: Fly to Chile

  • Day 2: Santiago

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a tour of Santiago

  • Day 3: Santiago • Valparaíso

    Take an excursion to Valparaíso 

    Learn about a Valparaíso surfing nonprofit

    Take a tour of Valparaíso 

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Street Paint Workshop

    Street Paint Workshop

    Experience Valparaiso’s vibrant mural scene firsthand during a street art workshop. Practice your drawing skills alongside a local graffiti artist, then paint an original creation of your very own—with an actual wall as your canvas.

  • Day 4: Santiago • Calama

    Fly to Calama

    Take a day trip to Moon Valley, where you will:

    • See the sand dunes
    • Visit the Moon Valley amphitheater
    • See Las Tres Marías salt formation

  • Day 5: Calama

    Visit the Atacama Salt Flats and the Flamingos National Reserve

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Cejar Lagoon

    Cejar Lagoon

    Take a refreshing dip in the middle of the desert. Thanks to the high salt concentration of Cejar Lagoon, you can float on the lake’s glassy surface and admire the local flora and fauna—you might even see flamingos flying overhead!

  • Day 6: Calama • Santiago

    Fly to Santiago

    Visit a local market

    Take a cooking class

  • Day 7: Santiago • Buenos Aires

    Fly to Buenos Aires

    Take a guided tour of Buenos Aires

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Plaza de Mayo
    • San Telmo
    • La Boca
    • Colón Theater
    • Palermo
    • Recoleta
  • Day 8: Buenos Aires

    Participate in a traditional Fiesta Gaucha

    Take a tango dance lesson

    See a tango show

    Enjoy dinner at the tango show

  • Day 9: Buenos Aires • Tigre • Depart for home

    Take a boat ride on the Parana Delta to Tigre

  • Day 10: Arrive home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Fly to Chile

  • Day 2: Santiago

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a tour of Santiago

  • Day 3: Santiago • Valparaíso

    Take an excursion to Valparaíso 

    Learn about a Valparaíso surfing nonprofit

    Take a tour of Valparaíso 

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Street Paint Workshop

    Street Paint Workshop

    Experience Valparaiso’s vibrant mural scene firsthand during a street art workshop. Practice your drawing skills alongside a local graffiti artist, then paint an original creation of your very own—with an actual wall as your canvas.

  • Day 4: Santiago • Calama

    Fly to Calama

    Take a day trip to Moon Valley, where you will:

    • See the sand dunes
    • Visit the Moon Valley amphitheater
    • See Las Tres Marías salt formation

  • Day 5: Calama

    Visit the Atacama Salt Flats and the Flamingos National Reserve

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Cejar Lagoon

    Cejar Lagoon

    Take a refreshing dip in the middle of the desert. Thanks to the high salt concentration of Cejar Lagoon, you can float on the lake’s glassy surface and admire the local flora and fauna—you might even see flamingos flying overhead!

  • Day 6: Calama • Santiago

    Fly to Santiago

    Visit a local market

    Take a cooking class

  • Day 7: Santiago • Buenos Aires

    Fly to Buenos Aires

    Take a guided tour of Buenos Aires

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Plaza de Mayo
    • San Telmo
    • La Boca
    • Colón Theater
    • Palermo
    • Recoleta
  • Day 8: Buenos Aires

    Participate in a traditional Fiesta Gaucha

    Take a tango dance lesson

    See a tango show

    Enjoy dinner at the tango show

  • Day 9: Buenos Aires • Tigre • Depart for home

    Take a boat ride on the Parana Delta to Tigre

  • Day 10: Arrive home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Internal flights

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    4 sightseeing tour led by expert, licensed local guides

  • Entrances

    Surfing nonprofit, Atacama, cooking class, Fiesta Gaucha; tango dance lesson

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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