Vacaciones Tercera Edad, the senior travel program of Chile's National Tourism Service (Sernatur), has added 4,000 new places in its Escapadas mode, with all-inclusive packages of 3 or 4 days starting at CLP 84,070 per person. Places are bought directly from authorized agencies, with no prior application, Radio Pudahuel reported on October 27, 2026, citing the agency.
The prices in this story are those published on the program's official website, vacacionesterceraedad.cl, checked on October 28, 2026: they are per person in a double room in mid season, already including the state subsidy. They may change.
Vacaciones Tercera Edad Escapadas: destinations and prices
| Destination | Length | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| Hualaihué - Hornopirén | 3 days / 2 nights | CLP 84,070 |
| Futrono | 3 days / 2 nights | CLP 96,000 |
| Panguipulli | 3 days / 2 nights | CLP 98,303 |
| Monte Patria | 3 days / 2 nights | CLP 101,398 |
| Antuco | 3 days / 2 nights | CLP 111,415 |
| Pichidangui (Los Vilos) | 4 days / 3 nights | CLP 131,796 |
| Arica | 4 days / 3 nights | CLP 138,816 |
| Lonquimay | 4 days / 3 nights | CLP 152,146 |
| Puchuncaví | 3 days / 2 nights | CLP 175,146 |
| San José de Maipo | 3 days / 2 nights | CLP 183,281 |
| Lago Rapel (Las Cabras) | 3 days / 2 nights | CLP 183,281 |
| Pichidangui (Los Vilos) | 3 days / 2 nights | CLP 183,281 |
Source: destination pages at vacacionesterceraedad.cl, mid season, double room (October 28, 2026). Other destinations on the list, such as Coquimbo, Dalcahue, Liquiñe and some departures to Lonquimay and Panguipulli, appear as "coming soon" or without a published price.
Where the trips depart from
Escapadas are trips within the traveler's home region or to neighboring regions, by land. According to the Sernatur information reported by Radio Pudahuel, these are the departure points and destinations:
| Departing from | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Iquique | Arica |
| La Serena | Monte Patria |
| Viña del Mar | Puchuncaví, Pichidangui, Lago Rapel and San José de Maipo |
| Concepción | Pucón, Villarrica, Angostura del Biobío and Lonquimay |
| Temuco | Antuco |
| Santiago | Colbún |
Source: Sernatur, via Radio Pudahuel (October 27, 2026). The official website also shows departures from Temuco to Panguipulli and Lonquimay, and from Puerto Varas to Hornopirén and Dalcahue. Travelers who do not live in the departure city can get there on their own.
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- Lodging with full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Transport: by land on Escapadas; the Clásico mode also includes destinations reached by plane.
- Guided excursions: two excursions per destination and recreational activities.
- Preventive paramedic assistance according to each hotel's schedule, plus travel assistance insurance (not health insurance).
Source: Sernatur. The Clásico mode, with trips of 4 to 7 nights throughout Chile, would open around the end of October, according to the agency. Sernatur will present it at the VYVA travel fair, from October 30 to November 1 at Parque Ciudad Empresarial in Huechuraba, as we reported in the new VYVA dates.
Escapadas or Clásico: the program's two modes
| Mode | Length | Destinations | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escapadas | 2 to 3 nights (3 or 4 days) | Within the home region or in neighboring regions | By land only |
| Clásico | 4 to 7 nights (5 to 8 days) | Destinations all over Chile | By land or air, depending on the destination |
Source: Sernatur and vacacionesterceraedad.cl. Both modes have regular places, sold through agencies, and social places, allocated through municipalities and organizations. Trips run from March to December, in mid and low season, because the program aims to boost tourism in the months of lower demand.
A recent example: on October 27, Sernatur Antofagasta reported that 46 seniors from Sierra Gorda traveled on an Escapada to Taltal for the first time, with municipal funding. In that region, 580 seniors are traveling to Taltal in the 2025-2026 season, with an investment of CLP 95,983,542.
Requirements and how to buy
- People aged 60 or over, Chilean or foreign with a valid Chilean ID card.
- Retirees and pensioners over 18, even if under 60, proving their status with their latest pension statement.
- People over 18 with a disability, who may travel with a companion who helps them take part in activities.
- Buying: regular places are sold by the program's travel agencies. Social places are handled through municipalities and seniors' clubs.
Source: requirements published on Sernatur's website and at vacacionesterceraedad.cl. One clarification: the Radio Pudahuel story mentions people from age 50, but both official websites say 60. If in doubt, call Sernatur's call center at 600 600 60 66. If you are interested in the program for women, see Sernatur's Turismo Mujer.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to apply for Vacaciones Tercera Edad?
Not for regular places: they are bought directly from authorized agencies, while availability lasts.
Which is the cheapest Escapada?
According to the official website, Hualaihué - Hornopirén, 3 days and 2 nights, at CLP 84,070 per person in a double room in mid season.
Can I bring a companion?
Yes. According to Sernatur, the main traveler can add one companion with the same coverage.
