Experience Chile & Patagonia : 7 Night Tour

Each of Marathon Tours & Travel Patagonia Marathon packages include the following:

• Round trip transfer with bilingual guide from Punta Arenas airport and Hotel Río Serrano
• Five (5) nights at the Hotel Rio Serrano and Spa - the Official Finish Line Hotel
• All hotel accommodations
• WIFI in rooms and common areas
• Transfer to the beginning of the race
• Post-race VIP area
• 35% discount on massage services (non-transferable)
• Entry fees to National Park Torres del Paine
• Services of Marathon Tours & Travel Staff
• Your choice of daily excursions with bilingual guide
• Race Entry

Additional inclusions for those who book ““Experience Chile” Seven (7) Night Package | October 3 - 10, 2023:

• Two (2) nights at the Renaissance Santiago (Oct. 3 & 4)
• Buffet Breakfast
• WIFI in rooms and common areas
• Welcome Brunch and Welcome Reception (Oct 3)
• Full-Day excursion to either Valparaiso or explore Santiago on your own (Oct. 4)
• Transfer to airport for flight to Patagonia
• Roundtrip flights from Santiago to Punta Arenas.  All travelers must travel on the group flights. Price is subject to change once domestic flights are confirmed.

Our alternate Chile and Patagonia Tours

If you prefer to get even more out of your trip to Chile and Patagonia, we have 2 alternative tours that you can choose from :

10 night tour : Atacama to Patagonia Tour

5 night tour : Experience Patagonia Tour 

Your Itinerary

The Patagonia portion of all three packages outlined below is the same. Please see the itinerary below, for the day by day itinerary.

“Experience Chile” Seven (7) Night Package | October 3 - 10, 2023

Tuesday, October 3 : Please be sure to plan your flight for arrival at the Santiago International Airport (SCL).  Join us for a welcome brunch from 9:30 - 11:00 am.  This afternoon venture out to explore the local neighborhoods in Santiago before joining us for an optional late afternoon 'light' training run.  Your evening starts with a Welcome Reception from 6:00 - 7:30 pm, which includes hors d'oeuvres and drinks. (Brunch and Welcome Reception included)

Wednesday, October 4 : Choose between an optional full-day tour to Valparaiso (#1) or explore Santiago on your own (#2). Enjoy exploring Santiago tonight and having dinner on your own. (Breakfast included)

Tour Options:

#1 Valparaiso Tour. Before our Valparaiso tour, we will visit Casas del Bosque to explore the vineyard and its cellars, learn about production, storage and fermentation of wine. Tastings and lunch are included before you continue to Valparaiso. This coastal port city dates to 1536. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, Valparaiso is a magical place of unforgettable landscapes and colorful neighborhoods (Lunch included)

#2 Explore Santiago on your own.

Thursday, October 5 –  Tuesday, October 10 : Please note: group round-trip airfare between Santiago and Patagonia and airport transfers are included in this package.  For the daily itinerary please see the “Experience Patagonia” Five (5) Night Package below.

“Experience Patagonia” Five (5) Night Package | October 5 - 10, 2023

Thursday, October 5 :  Arrive at the Hotel Rio Serrano. Depending on your arrival time, it’s possible we will have time for an afternoon activity. Once settled in at the Hotel Rio Serrano, we will regroup for a Welcome Reception and briefing at dinner. (Dinner included)

Friday, October 6 : After breakfast we will depart for a six (6) hour introductory tour of the Torres del Paine National Park. The bus and easy trekking tour will make a number of stops for you to explore the park on foot with your bilingual guides. We will return to Rio Serrano in time for you to relax in the pool and spa area before meeting for our pre-race pasta dinner and race briefing. (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)

Saturday, October 7 : It’s RACE DAY. After breakfast we will board our buses for a ride into Torres del Paine National Park to the marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K or Ultra 50K starting lines for our late morning start. The finish line and post-race celebration is at our hotel Rio Serrano where you will be able to freshen up, enjoy the spa and join in for our post-race celebration followed by dinner. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Sunday, October 8 : Recovery day starts with breakfast and is followed by your choice of elective morning activities, lunch and then afternoon elective activities. Tonight join us on the deck for drinks, appetizers and a traditional Patagonian BBQ at sunset. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Monday, October 9 : After breakfast, we recommend you join our guides for a full-day trek to Base Las Torres, the most iconic activity throughout the park. We approach through Ascencio Valley; the ancient beech forests will lead us to the base of the front moraine (left by the old advance of Torres Glacier), where we will climb to reach the imposing Torres del Paine and its lagoon. Please note, this is a difficult trek that is worth the effort. As an alternative, you can choose from the other elective activities. (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)

Tuesday, October 10 : Today is departure day. Return flights from Santiago International Airport (SCL) to your home airport should be booked to depart after 9:45 PM. Or, better yet continue on with us to the group extension on the classic W Circuit Trek in Torres del Paine. (Breakfast and lunch included)

How to book

To make your booking, click on the orange button at the top of the page, ensuring that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.

Payments

When you confirm your booking, we will take payment. 

The cost of the event entry is non-refundable. 

Race time 

Marathon and Ultra 50K at 11:00 AM; Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K at 12:00 PM

Course

A point to point course located primarily in Torres del Paine National Park. Runners will exit the park with 3K remaining to our shared Finish Line for all distances, which is located at Rio Serrano Hotel and Spa (our hotel) located in Villa Serrano. The routes will follow park roads that are packed gravel, curves and changing slopes. The altitude along the route ranges from 21 to 260 meters (75 – 850 feet) above sea level. A challenging hilly course, Patagonia wind and weather can be an issue.  

Climate

The Spring Patagonia climate is variable and unpredictable. Expect temperatures to range from 37F to 55F degrees. Even though October has the average winds, don’t be surprised if the Patagonian winds are an issue on race day. Light rain is also a possibility. Therefore, you should come pre-pared for everything.

Entry Fee

All tour packages include your race fee, transportation to the start, a race t-shirt, finishers medal and finish festival. Your entry is guaranteed after receipt of a completed tour application form and deposit.

Time Limit

The Marathon course time limit is seven (7) hours.  The time limit for the Half-Marathon and 10K is six (6) hours.