Welcome to Chile. After arrival in Santiago, a transfer takes you to your hotel, where the trip officially begins with a 6 pm welcome meeting. If you get in early, take a slow walk around the neighborhood and let the city settle in a bit before the Patagonian portion begins. Tonight, sit down with your group at a local wine bar for a multi-course dinner inspired by ancestral cuisine, including Mapuche dishes, while your leader talks through the adventure ahead.