Chile: The Full Scope

Arrival in Santiago

After the journey to Santiago, rest and recoup at your hotel. Enjoy a glass of wine on the hotel terrace, while soaking up the views of the city. 

Selected hotels

• Tierra Atacama

  This adobe-and-glass structure fits in seamlessly amid the spectacular wide-open salt-crusted landscapes of Northern Chile. The epic terrain of this region, which is visible from all over the property, is the main attraction. Guests are encouraged to get out and explore, before returning to finish each day with a soak in the pool, a treatment at the spa or a sundowner on the terrace as the inky desert sky begins to sparkle with stars.

Exploring Atacama

During days 3 and 4, you will make the most of this wilderness setting by trying out a wide variety of activities, from horse-riding to hiking, geyser visits to lagoon swims. Your guide will meet with you every night to help you put together a plan for the next day and to make sure you are acclimatized enough to go to higher altitudes.  

Explore Atacama

During days 3 and 4, you will make the most of this wilderness setting by trying out a wide variety of activities, from horse-riding to hiking, geyser visits to lagoon swims. Your guide will meet with you every night to help you put together a plan for the next day and to make sure you are acclimatized enough to go to higher altitudes.  

Discover “Valpo”

The Chilean poet Pablo Neruda said of this coastal town: “Valparaíso, how absurd you are…you haven't combed your hair, you've never had time to get dressed, life has always surprised you.” As Neruda’s words hint at, Valparaíso – or “Valpo” as the locals call it – is neither orderly nor neat, but its wonderfully haphazard array of colorful slope-side quarters, street art-adorned thoroughfares and freewheeling attitude, is undeniably charming. 

Selected hotels

• Casa Higueras

  This renovated 1920s’ mansion is set in the heart of the picturesque neighborhood of Cerro Alegre, and offers magnificent views of Valparaíso’s bayou. It offers guests an appealing mix of modern amenities and period charm.

Cook With Locals and View Valpo’s Graffiti

A local chef will introduce you to the highlights of Chilean cuisine, showcasing the country’s signature flavor combinations and most representative dishes. After, you’ll eat what you’ve cooked and sip some local wine. Later, hit the steep maze-like streets and staircases to see the open-air works of the town’s most famous street artists.

Train Your Taste Buds

Introduce your taste buds to some new and lesser-known wine styles as you sample crisp chardonnays and oh-so-delicious pinots at a small-scale winery in the Casablanca Valley, an on-the-up wine region just outside Valparaíso.

Selected hotels

• Casona Matetic

  Occupying an early 20th-century plantation property amid the vine-growing hills of Casablanca Valley, this boutique guesthouse is just a stone’s throw from some of the finest wine producers in the region.

Cycling through vineyards

Pedal along the backroads and between the rolling hills of Casablanca, hopping off the saddle for tastings and tours in various wineries. The cool coastal breeze of the region makes cycling here particularly pleasant, and also helps in the production of the Casablanca Valley’s cool climate reds and crisp whites.

Voyage to Patagonia

Catch a morning flight to Torres del Paine, the crown jewel of Patagonia. From here, enjoy the superb scenery out the window as we transport you to your hotel, located within the Torres del Paine National Park.  

Selected hotels

• Explora Salto Chico

  Few hotels can boast of such a stunning setting as Explora Salto Chico, which overlooks the glistening Lake Pehoé and the needle-sharp granite peaks of the Torres del Paine in southern Patagonia. Like all of Explora’s properties, the emphasis here is on exploring beyond the hotel’s boundaries. After daytime adventures, guests will return to the chic hotel, where delicious food, attentive service and hot tubs overlooking the cloud-shrouded peaks await.

Activities at the Lodge

The next days will be devoted to exploring the wild and wonderful Patagonian landscapes. Embark on hikes with stunning glacial scenery, take boat excursions across turquoise lakes and see the wilderness as you horse-back ride through incredible scenery. 

Continue exploring Torres del Paine

Explora offers a wide variety of activities on their exploration menu. Your Explora guides will walk you through the best and most exciting ones that will be suitable for you. 

Continue exploring Torres del Paine

Explora offers a wide variety of activities on their exploration menu. Your Explora guides will walk you through the best and most exciting ones that will be suitable for you. 

Adios, Chile!

Today it’s time to say bye to Chile as you begin your journey home.

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