Get all your information on Olivia's upcoming Untamed Patagonia: A Chilean Eco Adventure.
About Our Destination
Climate
In March and April Patagonia is just heading into the fall season. The weather in Patagonia can be a bit windy, with temperatures ranging in the low 50s to low 60s during the day and low 40s to low 50s at night. It is best to dress in layers with your top layer being a rain jacket. Should you choose to spend some time in Santiago, the average temperatures range in the high 70s to low 80s during the day and mid 40s at night.
Currency
Chile uses the Chilean Peso. For updated exchange rates, please click here.
Languages
The national language of Chile is Spanish; however, English is widely spoken.
Health & Safety
Chilean Entry Requirements
Chile Entry Covid Testing Requirements, as of March 9, 2022
Pre-travel Entry Requirement Checklist, as of March 9, 2022
Tierra Hotels Protocols
To learn more about Tierra Hotels' Health & Safety protocols, please click here. Please note, protocols may be revised as we get closer to the trip.
Patagonia Health & Safety Protocols
To learn more about the updated protocols for Chile, please click here.
Additional Health & Safety Information
Tierra Hotels: General Health & Safety Protocols
Tierra Patagonia: Health & Safety Protocols
Tierra Hotels: Update on COVID-19
Travel & Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements to Chile
With international travel resuming, we’ve provided an easy tool to allow you to check the latest requirements and provisions for your travel plans. For specific entry requirements to your chosen destination, simply click on your arrival country under "Where to?" and enter your travel dates.
Tierra Patagonia: Health & Safety Protocols
Tierra Hotels: Update on COVID-19
With international travel resuming, we’ve provided an easy tool to allow you to check the latest requirements and provisions for your travel plans. For specific entry requirements to your chosen destination, simply click on your arrival country under "Where to?" and enter your travel dates.
Before Your Trip
Airfare Discounts
Please check our airline discounts page for the latest discounts available approximately 11 months prior to trips.
Cancellation Policy
Unexpected events can cause you to cancel your vacation. Because we are committed to this charter, we must strictly adhere to our cancellation policy as outlined in our Olivia Terms & Conditions.
Transfer funds are nonrefundable and nontransferable from the point of sale forward.
Celebrations–Birthdays, Anniversaries, Honeymoons and more
If you will have a birthday or other celebration during your vacation and have not already informed your Olivia Travel Consultant, please let us know as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
You can register at Olivia Honeymoon Wishes for your honeymoon, anniversary, or other special celebration; browse through the selections and let your friends know just how easy it is for them to purchase a gift for you.
Connect with other guests – Join the Facebook Group
If you’d like to chat with people who will be going on the trip, you can join Olivia's Untamed Patagonia: A Chilean Eco Adventure 2022 Official Trip Group on Facebook.
Passport and Visa
You will need a passport that is valid for six months past the last date of the trip. If you are a U.S. citizen, you DO NOT need a visa. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with both your country’s consulate and the consulates of the countries we will be visiting to make sure that you do not need an entry visa or other additional documentation.
Specific Needs—Medical, Mobility, Dietary, and Otherwise
If you have medical, mobility, or dietary requirements that you have not already told your Olivia Travel Consultant about, please let us know as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the trip. Resources in some destinations are limited so advance planning is necessary.
Travel Gear Store
To help you get ready for your vacation, we’ve partnered with New Headings to create Olivia Travel Gear, our own online gear and apparel store, featuring items from leading brands, including Craghoppers, Patagonia, Teva, Outdoor Research, and Eagle Creek. Visit olivia.newheadings.com for more information!Travel Insurance
Olivia recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your trip investment against the unexpected. Visit our Insurance page olivia.com/travel-insurance for more information.
In addition, due to the remote location of the Tierra Patagonia Adventure Spa Hotel, Olivia strongly recommends that you purchase travel insurance that includes medical coverage as well as emergency medical evacuation coverage. The nearest hospital is 4.5 hours away and the nearest medical facility is an hour away.
Vacation Stretchers
We will be offering an optional 1-night Pre-Adventure and 2- and 3-night Post Adventure Vacation Stretchers for those who wish to experience Santiago. We will also be offering a 5-night Pre-Adventure Vacation Stretcher to Easter Island.
Please refer to the Vacation Stretcher page for more information which will be available approximately 7 - 9 months prior to the trip.
Vaccinations
Please check with your local Public Health Department or personal physician regarding immunization requirements for all countries on your itinerary. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention’s website at:www.cdc.gov. Click on the Travelers’ Health section, then click on the Destinations link and choose your destination in the “For Travelers” pull-down menu.
Untamed Patagonia: A Chilean Eco Adventure |
START DATE | END DATE | CANCEL PENALTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation 365 days or more prior to trip date | 3/16/2021 | 50% of trip cost | |
| Cancellation 0-364 days prior to trip date | 3/17/2021 | 3/16/2022 | 100% of trip cost (no refund) |
To help you get ready for your vacation, we’ve partnered with New Headings to create Olivia Travel Gear, our own online gear and apparel store, featuring items from leading brands, including Craghoppers, Patagonia, Teva, Outdoor Research, and Eagle Creek. Visit olivia.newheadings.com for more information!
Travel and Arrival
Air Travel
You will need to fly into and out of Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) or Puerto Natales (PNT), via Santiago (SCL), the main arrivals airport into Chile. You may also fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE) through Buenos Aires, Argentina (AEP).
Arrival and Departure Times
PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE (PUQ)—Fly through Santiago, Chile, on Wednesday, March 16: Transfers depart from the Punta Arenas airport for the hotel at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Make sure your flight arrival time coincides with these transfers; otherwise, you may have a long wait or will need to overnight in Punta Arenas.
PUERTO NATALES, CHILE—Currently, there is a flight into and out of Puerto Natales on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays through March. A transfer time will be coordinated based on the arrival and departure times of these flights.
Luggage Allowances
While there is no luggage limit on the trip or at the hotel, airlines often restrict (or charge) for excess baggage. Because each airline is different, and the regulations change over time, please check with your airline for baggage allowances.
During Your Trip
What Is Included?
What’s Not Included?
International flights to/from Santiago, Domestic flights to/from Punta Arenas or El Calafate, Optional excursions, Spa services, Laundry services, Boutique purchases, Medical attention, Individual insurance
Accommodations
Patagonia—Tierra Patagonia's ALL-INCLUSIVE Adventure & Spa Hotel
UMA SPA & WELLNESS CENTER
The Torres del Paine Massif’s silhouette serves as a backdrop for the Uma Spa at the Tierra Patagonia resort hotel. The highlight of Uma Spa is the heated, indoor pool, complete with hydro-massage and water jets, all encased in a glass-paneled sanctuary, offering views of the wild surroundings. It’s not unusual to spot Patagonian wildlife from here either. The spa circuit incorporates various temperatures and spaces for relaxation or to revitalize, including a pool, steam room, and soothing relaxation spaces. Outside, the open-air whirlpool tub offers the chance to soak in warm waters, while taking in views of Torres Del Paine and perhaps even spotting a guanaco or ñandú which has wandered up to the lodge. Enter a zen-like state in the treatment rooms, with aromatherapy oils, peaceful sounds and soft lighting. The wellness space includes a yoga studio and relaxation room clad in warm, locally sourced wood and stone, while treatments and therapies use all-natural ingredients. Take your pick from an extensive list of facials, massages, body wraps, scrubs and alternative therapies, designed to open up your ‘prana’, or ‘life force’, promoting positive thoughts and wellbeing.
LOUNGE & BAR
Relax and reflect on your day around the fire with a locally crafted cocktail or a glass of Chilean wine while taking in the views of the famous Torres del Paine Towers. The lounge is also a perfect place to get to know and connect with your fellow Olivians!
READING ROOM Enjoy the tranquil space of the reading room encased in locally sourced wood for the extra Patagonia feel. Read your favorite book in one of the swinging pod chairs or just enjoy the peace of gazing out over Lake Sarmiento through the floor to ceiling windows.
TIERRA PATAGONIA SHOP Peruse the shop for that perfect souvenir! The boutique is outfitted with crafts, sundries and outdoor gear from gloves to coats in case you forgot something, are looking for something new, or would like a gift to take home to friends and family.
DINING
Having spent the day exploring the rugged wilderness of Patagonia, there is no feeling quite like returning home to a warm meal, great service and a top-notch view to match. This Patagonian cuisine is an irresistible mix of hearty stews, slow-cooked soups and tasty dishes, sourced from the nearby estancias surrounding the lodge. The contemporary approach to both cooking techniques and the ingredients used result in a broad, varied menu suitable for all tastes, preferences and diets. The onsite chef prides himself on serving up sophisticated dishes, akin to those found in top-notch city center restaurants which, in this entirely remote location, is all the more indulgent.
Room Amenities
Electricity
The voltage is 220, which is the same as in Europe. The plugs are shaped like European plugs (two round pins).
Elevator
There is not elevator in the hotel. To access rooms on the lower and upper floors, there is a ramp. The Uma Spa is accessible by a small staircase.
Gratuities
Gratuities, including your hotel staff, porters, driver/guide, servers, bar staff and guides are included. If you received exceptional service from someone, you are welcome to give an additional gratuity. If you take an optional excursion, you may want to tip your guide.
Internet
Complimentary wifi is available throughout the hotel's public areas as well as your room.
Laundry Services
Laundry and pressing service is available at the hotel. Check at the hotel for pricing.
Medical Services
There is no medical facility at the hotel. Due to the remote location of the Tierra Patagonia Adventure Spa Hotel, Olivia strongly recommends that you purchase travel insurance that includes medical coverage as well as emergency medical evacuation coverage. The nearest hospital is 4.5 hours away and the nearest medical facility is an hour away.
Smoking Policy
There is no smoking allowed anywhere inside the hotel. There is an outside covered terrace where smoking is permitted.
Solo Travelers
Feel free to meet other solos and travelers online in Olivia's Untamed Patagonia: A Chilean Eco Adventure 2022 Official Trip Group on Facebook.
Telephone
Each room has a phone to call within the hotel. There is an additional fee to use this phone for outside calls. Cost is available at the hotel.
- Accommodations for 7 days/6 nights at the all-inclusive Tierra Patagonia resort
- All meals at the all-inclusive restaurant featuring modern Patagonian cuisine
- All beverages at the all-inclusive bar featuring cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks (premium wines, champagnes, liquors, and beers are an extra charge)
- One full-day excursion or two half-day excursions are included daily. Enjoy biking, hiking, or horseback riding
- Beautifully appointed rooms filled with locally inspired furnishings, Austral Organics toiletries, soaking bathtub, rain shower, central heating, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers, telephone, safe deposit box, and turndown service
- Heated indoor pool with hydro-massage and water jets, outdoor whirlpool tub, dry sauna, steam room, and soothing relaxation spaces
- Round-trip transfers from / to Punta Arenas, El Calafate,or Puerto Natales airports
- Wifi included throughout the resort
- Olivia staff assistance throughout
The Torres del Paine Massif’s silhouette serves as a backdrop for the Uma Spa at the Tierra Patagonia resort hotel. The highlight of Uma Spa is the heated, indoor pool, complete with hydro-massage and water jets, all encased in a glass-paneled sanctuary, offering views of the wild surroundings. It’s not unusual to spot Patagonian wildlife from here either. The spa circuit incorporates various temperatures and spaces for relaxation or to revitalize, including a pool, steam room, and soothing relaxation spaces. Outside, the open-air whirlpool tub offers the chance to soak in warm waters, while taking in views of Torres Del Paine and perhaps even spotting a guanaco or ñandú which has wandered up to the lodge. Enter a zen-like state in the treatment rooms, with aromatherapy oils, peaceful sounds and soft lighting. The wellness space includes a yoga studio and relaxation room clad in warm, locally sourced wood and stone, while treatments and therapies use all-natural ingredients. Take your pick from an extensive list of facials, massages, body wraps, scrubs and alternative therapies, designed to open up your ‘prana’, or ‘life force’, promoting positive thoughts and wellbeing.
Relax and reflect on your day around the fire with a locally crafted cocktail or a glass of Chilean wine while taking in the views of the famous Torres del Paine Towers. The lounge is also a perfect place to get to know and connect with your fellow Olivians!
Having spent the day exploring the rugged wilderness of Patagonia, there is no feeling quite like returning home to a warm meal, great service and a top-notch view to match. This Patagonian cuisine is an irresistible mix of hearty stews, slow-cooked soups and tasty dishes, sourced from the nearby estancias surrounding the lodge. The contemporary approach to both cooking techniques and the ingredients used result in a broad, varied menu suitable for all tastes, preferences and diets. The onsite chef prides himself on serving up sophisticated dishes, akin to those found in top-notch city center restaurants which, in this entirely remote location, is all the more indulgent.
- Austral Organics toiletries
- Bathtub
- Rain shower
- Central heating
- Hairdryer
- Safe deposit box
- Uma filtered water
- Wifi in sleeping rooms, and throughout the resort
After Your Trip
Transfers to the Airport
After the trip, you will be transferred from the hotel to either Punta Arenas, El Calafate or Puerto Natales on Tuesday, March 22.
PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE (PUQ)—Return transfers depart the hotel at 6 am, 8 am and 9 am. Your departure transfer will be scheduled based on your flight time. Please ensure your return flight from Punta Arenas to Santiago does not depart before 12 pm.
PUERTO NATALES, CHILE—Currently, there is a flight into and out of Puerto Natales on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays through March. A transfer time will be coordinated based on the departure times of these flights.
This trip requires a moderate to high level of mobility, as the hotel has no elevators and is spread out so all of the rooms have a view. Wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated in the vans used on excursions as they do not have lifts or places to store them. The excursions themselves are quite physical with offerings like hiking, biking, horseback riding, etc. However, there are a few scenic drives and walks that are considered 'easy.' If you do have limited mobility, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you.
Our Travel Consultants can be reached at USA or Canada: 800.631.6277 or International 415.962.5700, option 1.
