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Dental Study Tour to Chile

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Kevin Esplin
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Dates
19 Jan
31 Jan
2026

Chile is a land of extraordinary beauty and contrast, snaking down from the driest desert in the world to vast frozen glaciers in the south, passing via volcanoes, snow-capped mountains, vivid lakes and lush vineyards.

This tour shows you the best of this country, from the chic capital of Santiago with its snow-capped backdrop and excellent vineyards; to the lovely adobe town of San Pedro in the Atacama desert, the driest in the world; down to beautiful Puerto Varas in the lake district, where vivid blue lakes reflect smoking volcanoes and snow-capped mountains; to end in the glacial wonderland of Torres del Paine.

There is an optional post-tour extension to Easter Island. This tour has broad appeal and partners are very welcome.

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At a glance
What you need to know
Type of tour
Professional
Profession
Dentistry
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Nights
12
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Tour grade
Moderate
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Itinerary at a glance

1
Santiago
Monday
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19
January
Arrive Santiago and settle in before a welcome dinner.
2
Santiago
Tuesday
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20
January
Professional visit to a dental hospital and talk on ‘Healthcare and Dentistry in Chile’. Visit Los Dominicos Market. Walking tour of Santiago; visit the Government Palace, cross the river to artistic Bellavista, and onto Santa Maria de Manquehue for spectacular views. Dinner at a local restaurant with wine tasting and local cheeses.
3
Santiago / San Pedro de Atacama
Wednesday
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21
January
Fly to Calama and drive to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. Visit the striking landscapes of the Valley of the Moon. Drive up a sand dune to watch the sun set.
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San Pedro de Atacama
Thursday
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22
January
Early morning departure to drive up to 4300m before sunrise. Visit the Tatio Geysers. Return via Machuca, once a resting place for llama trade caravans. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening, combine traditional scientific astronomy with the ancient Andean vision of the region´s first astronomers. Observe the stars through a modern telescope.
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San Pedro de Atacama
Friday
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23
January
Visit the centre of the Palaeolithic civilization, the archaeological museum with its impressive mummy collection and the pre-Columbian village of Tulor. Continue to the colonial fortress of Pukara de Quitor. Visit a local dental clinic. Visit the vast Atacama Salt Lake.
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San Pedro de Atacama / Puerto Varas
Saturday
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24
January
Transfer to Calama and fly to Puerto Montt (via Santiago), then transfer to the hotel in Puerto Varas. At leisure.
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Puerto Varas
Sunday
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25
January
Drive to the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. Walk through thick forest,see emerald green waterfalls and dramatic Petrohue Falls. Enjoy a picnic lunch. Continue to the slopes of Osorno Volcano and walk across the lava fields for superb views.
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Puerto Varas
Monday
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26
January
Visit the village of Frutillar on Lake Llanquihue. Visit to local dental practice. Drive along Lake Llanquihue, withers spectacular volcano views.
9
Puerto Varas / Torres del Paine
Tuesday
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27
January
Transfer to Puerto Montt airport and fly to Punta Arenas. Visit the Penguin Sanctuary. Drive to spectacular Torres del Paine National Park. Arrive at Cerro Guido Lodge and dinner.
10
Torres del Paine
Wednesday
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28
January
Full day Torres del Paine National Park. Visit Laguna Amarga, Pehoe Lake, the Salto Grande waterfall and Grey Lake with its glacier. Enjoy the view across the lake to the “Horns” and look for condors.
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Torres del Paine
Thursday
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29
January
Walk through the park to the Grey Lake. Option for kayaking on the lake. A short walk examining the flora and fauna of Torres del Paine National Park.
12
Torres del Paine / Santiago
Friday
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30
January
Drive to Punta Arenas to fly to Santiago. At leisure and farewell dinner in the evening.
13
Santiago
Saturday
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31
January
Depart Santiago after breakfast or join the extension to Easter Island.
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Plot your journey

Traverse the length of Chile with its extraordinary natural beauty and diversity.

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What to expect

Tour highlights

San Pedro de Atacama
Northern Chile

Explore the dramatic landscapes of the world's driest desert, with its vivid lunar landscapes and geysers.

A waterfall in the Lake District
Puerto Varas and the Lake District - Central Chile

Chile's Lake District combines spectacular volcanic landscapes with beautiful lakes and a lush and fertile countryside. It is the garden of Chile.

Torres del Paine
Patagonia

Explore the rugged beauty and ice landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park

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Beautiful landscapes

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Enrich your journey

Extend your tour

Post-tour

Easter Island
31 January - 4 February 2026

There is the option to extend your trip for four nights in Easter Island to explore the history, moais and magnificent views of Rapa Nui, including its most beautiful volcanoes. Take part in an archaeological journey, visiting some of the most remarkable sites linked to the moais of the island, and learn the history of the island over four days of visits and talks. Finish with a visit to beautiful Anakena Beach,adorned with palm trees, white sand, and turquoise waters.

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Moderate
Level 3

Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.

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