Get Inspired - Chile - World Travel Market

Dear reader,
To Latitud 90, travelling is a learning experience that transforms people;
it is because of this that we developed this information guide about
inspiring Chile, to give you the chance to encounter the places, people
and traditions in most encompassing and comfortable way, while always
maintaining care for the environment.
Chile offers a lot do and this catalogue serves as a guide to inform you
about exciting, adventurous, unique, cultural and entertaining activities
to do around this beautiful country, to show the most diverse and unique
Chile, its contrasts, the fascinating and it’s remoteness.
Due to the fact that Chile is a country known for its long coastline of
approximately 4300 km, there are some extremely varying climates,
landscapes, cultures and natures to explore in the country and very
different geographical parts of the country; North, Center, South,
Patagonia and Islands.
Furthermore, there is also Wine Routes all around the country, plus a
small chapter about Chilean festivities. Moreover, you will find the most
important general information about Chile, and tips for travellers to
make your visit
Please enjoy reading further and get inspired with this beautiful country…
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Paso Concordia
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Paso Chungar‡ -Tambo Quemado
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Paso Agua Negra
Paso Colchane - Pisiga
Paso Apacheta de Irpa o Cancosa
Paso Abra Oriente de Napa
Paso Salar de OllagŸe
REGIîN DE ANTOFAGASTA
CALAMA
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
ANTOFAGASTA
Paso Portezuelo del Caj—n
Paso Jama
Paso Sico
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Cristo Redentor
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Paso Pehuenche
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Paso San Francisco
Paso Pircas Negras
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Paso de Pino Hachado
Paso Icalma
Paso Mamuil Malal
REGIîN DE LOS RêOS
VALDIVIA
REGIîN DE LOS LAGOS
OSORNO
PUERTO VARAS
PUERTO MONTT
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Paso Huahum
Paso Cardenal
Antonio Samoré
Paso Pérez Rosales
ARGENTINA
The Extreme North
The far north of Chile shares the border with Peru and
Bolivia, and it’s known for being the driest desert in
the world.
Covering an area of 181.300 square kilometers, the
Atacama Desert enclose to the East by the main
chain of the Andes Mountain, while to the west lies
a secondary mountain range called Cordillera de la
Costa, this is a natural wall between the central part of
the continent and the Pacific Ocean; large Volcanoes
dominate the landscape some of them have been
inactive since many years while some still present
volcanic activity.
The Atacama Desert and surroundings are very
interesting and amazing; diverse landscapes and
a world of activities are presented to the desert
travelers. San Pedro de Atacama is the most known
village, located at 2.438 km above the sea level, in
one of the many oases in the Atacama Desert; the
population contains about 2.500 inhabitants and is
considered as the archeological capital of Chile due to
its extreme location, and the large number of ruins of
their previous civilizations.
Besides San Pedro de Atacama, the extreme north is
the location where La Fiesta de la Tirana takes place,
one of the most colorful, attractive and beautiful
religious celebration in the world; this is a celebration
that combines music, dance and religion in a sacred
ceremony between July 12th and 17th, to pray and to
celebrate La Virgen del Carmen (Del Carmen Virgin),
mother of the desert. Takes place in the small village
of La Tirana, multiple dance groups dress up with
beautiful hand made customs that can be admire
dancing around the streets of the village. Every year
this celebration calls thousands of visitors, Chilean
and foreigners.
Lauca National Park
Located in Chile’s far north, in the Andean range
part of the Atacama Desert. This Global Biosphere
Reserve has a dry climate with well-defined day and
night thermal variations. This park is well-known for
being home to a great wealth of flora and fauna, its
highly interesting culture and history, and sites of
uncultivated beauty.
Trekking on the in-active Parinacota volcano
The Parinacota volcano is probably one of tourists’
favourite mountains in the north of Chile. It is not
only its height that makes it so interesting, but also its
stark beauty that takes your breath away. In contrast
to the dirt road ascents of most volcanoes in the
north of Chile, the Parinacota offers for a change a
glacier-covered summit and therefore an ascent with
crampons and ice axe. Trekking on this volcano is
definitely an amazing experience.
Birdwatching
With more than 130 different bird species living in this
park, Lauca is one of the best places for bird watching Moon Valley (Valle de la Luna)
This valley has a breathtaking desert landscape, which
in Chile.
is the result of centuries of winds and floods on the
sand and stone of the region. The large sand dunes
Chungará Lake
The most spectacular feature in Lauca is the beautiful and stone formations mimic the surface of the moon,
Lago Chungará, one of the world’s highest lakes. This giving the region its name, which translates to ´Valley
lake counts with unique fauna, such as wonderful of the Moon´. There are also dry lakes where the
flamingos and parinas, with a shinning rose colored in composition of salt makes a white covering layer of
its feathers, and wild ducks. Its green waters reflects the area. The valley was declared a Nature Sanctuary
the summit of the impressive parinacota volcano, in 1982 for its great natural beauty and strange lunar
which has a huge glacier which starts at its 5200 landscape. This area is perfect for hikes, bike tours
meters of height and ends in an impotent crater, of and visits by busses or vans.
300 meters wide.
Death Valley (Valle de la Muerte)
The incredible death-valley with its spectacular
sand dunes is located to the east of San Pedro. It is
a desolate place, where forms and strange colors
presage a place, which is devoid of life. To get to this
mountainous and sandy valley you have to go through
the Cordillera de la Sal where natural sculptures can
be admired. Also this valley is excellent for hiking and
sightseeing.
El Tatio Geysers del Altiplano
One of the most fascinating is visiting the Tatio Geysers
up in the Andes. These geysers are about a twohour drive from San Pedro and are most active right
around sunrise. These geysers are created by a huge
geothermal field of hot mineral water beneath the
surface of the earth that is highly pressurized by the
movement of tectonic plates beneath the mountains.
Sandboarding
Besides that the Death Valley is a spectacular place to
visit, it is also the perfect place for sandboarding. It is
a marvelous location and some of the popular places
are the dunes at the end of the valley. The dunes have
an inclination of 40 to 150 meters slope length.
Stargazing
Because of its high altitude, nearly non-existent cloud
cover, dry air, and lack of light pollution and radio
interference from the very widely spaced cities, this
desert is one of the best places in the world to conduct
astronomical observations. Several Astronomic
centers are located near San Pedro de Atacama and
visitors can be part of a unique experience watching
the stars in these centers or in the middle of the
desert.
Note: Be aware of the fact that the temperature
in this valley’s can be very low in the night so be
Termas de Puritama (Puritama Thermal Springs)
The thermal springs are located near San Pedro and it prepared and bring some warm clothes to put on.
consists of a series of eight large pools of water with
a temperature of 33.5º C (92º F). Wooden walkways
connect the pools and the water at Puritama is
exceptional, in that it springs forth from the driest
desert in the world.
San Pedro is located 1.670 kms north from Santiago
de Chile. To get there, you will first have to reach to
Calama, the nearest airport.
San Pedro is about an hour and a half away from
Calama and is connected by an excellent highway and
a surprising landscape.
Calama boasts an airport. Through LAN Airlines
there are five daily flights from Santiago during
the weekdays. Also Sky Airlines often boards from
Santiago to Calama.
Where to Stay in Atacama?
Alto Atacama 5* (All Inclusive)
Tierra Atacama 5* (All Inclusive)
Awasi 5* (All Inclusive)
Explora Atacama Larache 5* (All Inclusive)
Altiplánico (B&B)
Casa Atacama (B&B)
Kimal (B&B)
Where to Eat?
Adobe: Serve both national & international food
La Estaka: Serve Chilean and vegetarian food
Blanco: Serve International food
The North
The southern part of the Atacama Desert it’s call Small
Desert or Norte Chico in Spanish, it’s the connection
between the northern part of Chile and the central
regions.
In this particular part of the Atacama Desert a really
amazing phenomenon happens, the flowered desert,
this is a climate phenomenon that consist in the
blossoming of a wide variety of flowers between the
month of September and November, occurs because
of an unusual level of rainfall reach the seeds and
bulbs that have been in a latent or dormant state and
causes them to germinate and flower in early spring.
It is accompanied by the proliferation of insects, birds
and small species of lizard.
The flowering desert is a popular tourist attraction
with visitors from all over the world who travel
to Chile to experience how the driest desert in
the world transforms into a multicolored garden.
This phenomenon is linked to weather conditions,
therefore is not certain to occur every year.
The Small North is also home of the Elqui Valley, known
worldwide for its clear ski and privileged weather, its
located at the east of La Serena City, its the perfect
destination for those looking to connect with nature
and enjoy a different kind of vacation experience.
Valle del Elqui
There are many ways to experience this destination,
and a visit to the pisco plants is a good place to start.
Tours offer a great opportunity to learn about the
production process, taste this grape distillate and shop.
Valle del Elqui has attracted a number of people who
are looking to live far from the hectic pace of city life.
Given that this place is a source of healing energies,
it’s easy to find accommodations that offer alternative
therapies, including reiki, meditation and massages.
The beautiful landscapes of the nearby Cochiguaz
If you’re a fan of adventure sports, try the local Valley are home to a center that focuses on mysticism
trekking routes, horseback riding excursions and and alternative therapies.
paths for bike and Jeep tours.
To complete this journey of the senses, visit the
Vicuña and Pisco Elqui are surrounded by vineyards Mamalluca Astronomy Center. The pure Valle del
and have excellent restaurants and “picadas” (small Elqui air, and the desert air also allows for some
local restaurants), which serve everything from spectacular stargazing opportunities, with many
roasted goat to organic cuisine. Ask the locals for astronomical centers just a few miles from La Serena
recommendations, especially when it comes to and Coquimbo cities.
marmalades, empanadas, pan amasado (kneaded
bread) and manjar.
La Serena
This Chile’s second oldest city, founded by Pedro de
Valdivia in 1543. The city is well known for its pleasant
year-round climate, its pure air, its great scenery, its
beautiful white beaches and superb seafood.
Water activities
Other popular water activities besides swimming
include sailing, surfing and windsurfing. Playa
Totoralillo (one of the beaches) is rated highly for its
surf breaks and windsurfing potential.
The beaches
A swathe of wide sandy beaches stretches over the
coast of La Serena. There are so many beaches that
you could visit a different beach every day for a twoweek vacation. Even though strong rip currents make
some unsuitable for swimming, there is plenty of
choice like Tongoy, Totoralillo, Playa Blanca, Puerto
Velero, Av. del Mar, etc.
Stargazing
The clear air of this region has made it a hotspot for
observatories like La Campana, Cerro Tololo, La Silla
and Cerro Mamalluca. This centera are visitable and
offer guided tours an astronomy lessons.
Flowered Desert
You can visit the flowered desert taking a guides tour
from La Serena, the place It’s about 2 and a half hour
from the city, between the town of Vallenar and the
The archeological museum
The crescent-shaped archaeological museum makes city of Copiapo.
an ambitious attempt to corral Chile’s pre-Columbian
past. Its highlights include Atacameña mummies,
a hefty 2.5m-high moai (large anthropomorphic
statues) from Easter Island and interesting Diaguita
artifacts that include a dinghy made from sea-lion
hide.
LAN Airlines flies five times on Sun-Fri and four times
on Saturday from Santiago de Chile to La Serena.
Flight duration is 1 hour. Sky Airlines flies three times
daily from Santiago.
Buses leave several times every hour from Santiago to
La Serena. The trip takes 7 - 8 hours.
Where to Stay?
Enjoy Coquimbo 5* (All Inclusive)
Francisco de Aguirre 4* (B&B)
Central Chile is the cultural core of the country.
All of Chile’s largest cities are located here, as are
most of its universities and industries, its vineyards,
finest agricultural lands, colonial and early republican
architecture.
Santiago, is the entry for all international arrivals. This
modern city is situated closely to several spectacular
beach cities which are famous touristic spots. Here
follows an informative description of Chile’s capital
and two beautiful beach cities that are also part of
the central region.
Santiago
1930s. The park extends into the cerro’s skirts, and
also encompasses the National Zoo and two pretty
Santiago, the capital of Chile, is the fifth largest city public pools, both excellent options for families.
in South-America. It is one of the most modern cities
of the continent, home to approximately 6 million Museo de Bellas Artes
inhabitants with over a third of all Chileans. The This museum is home to one of the world’s largest
country is known for its attractive sites, its ski centers, collections of paintings, sculptures and tapestries
the beautiful beaches, its vineyards and many more. of renowned artist Jean Lucrat. The museum was
established in 1880, making it the oldest in SouthAmerica.
Cerro San Cristobal (mountain)
The best sweeping views over Santiago are from the
peaks and viewpoints of the Parque Metropolitano, Metropolitan Cathedral and Plaza de Armas
better known as Cerro San Cristóbal. The park Between 1748 and 1775 this impressive temple
is Santiago’s largest green space, but it’s still was built and in 1951 it was declared as a National
decidedly urban. Walking trails, picnic spots, and an Monument. It’s a beautiful and serene building and
amphitheater are all dwarfed by the 22-meter (72- the architectural splendor almost beats its spiritual
foot) statue of the Virgin Mary, erected here in the significance. The cathedral is situated on the west
Iglesia de San Fransico
The Church of San Francisco, built between 1586 and
1628, is the oldest standing building in Santiago, having
miraculously survived three devastating earthquakes.
The highlights are the museum and the convent, the
latter with its idyllic patio planted with flora brought
from destinations as near as the south of Chile and as
far away as the Canary Islands.
Ski
As you might know, Chili is a paradise in the winter
if you love skiing. Less than 40 miles from Santiago
is one of the best places situated for skiing; Valle
Nevado. This mountain of the Andes is home to
many ski fanatics each year and is recommendable to
people who like to ski from each level (basics to highly
advanced).
side of the Plaza de Armas.
Mercado Central
Considered one of the most beautiful public buildings
of its time in terms of scale, use and technological
application. It’s a building with unique architecture
and street musicians accompany a plethora of dining
options, where seafood is abundant in this South
American food court.
La Vega
Very close to the above described Central Market, ‘La
Vega Market’ is located. Nowhere in Santiago feels
more South American than La Vega. This is Santiago’s
main market, set in a shady part of town next to the
Mapocho River. It is gloriously and chaotically Latin
American, and incredibly cheap
Barrio Lastarria (Neighborhood)
This impressive bohemian neighborhood of
cobblestone streets and European architecture has
plenty of interesting shops, cozy restaurants and
entertaining bars. It is a place full of art, independent
design stores and book stores that make the Lastarria
district a unique place in Santiago.
Viña del Mar & Valparaiso
Francisco Fonck is beautiful museum that displays
archaeological finds from Easter Island along with
Viña del Mar, which was founded in 1874, is also Mapuche silverwork, anthropomorphic Moche
known as the Garden City. It has grown into Chile’s ceramics and old-school insect cases.
most luxurious beach resort town attracting visitors
from all over the world. Since the 1800s and just an Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes
hour and a half from Santiago, inhabitants of Chile’s Situated in the neo-Gothic–styled Vergara Palace.
Capital have gathered to Viña’s beaches in order to The museum has an interesting collection of 17th- to
escape the city’s summer heat. Some come for the 19th-century European and Chilean art that includes
languid tropical atmosphere, its charming character, works by Murillo, Modigliani, Rubens and Sorolla y
its incredible stretches of white beach sand or its Bastida. Major concerts and the celebrated Festival
Internacional de la Canción are held in the striking
tremendous offer of cozy restaurants and bars.
concrete amphitheater in the grounds.
Go to the beach
If you don’t mind a crowdie place, the beach and the In 2003 this city was declared a World Heritage Site, due
accompanying boardwalk offer a variety of things to its historical importance, natural beauty, original
to do. Sunbathing on a stretch of white sand, while architecture and layout. This is where Chile’s main
enjoying refreshments and ice cream, is by far out the harbor is situated and besides it’s gorgeous beach,
most popular activity in this city. ‘Las Salinas’ is an Valparaiso is famous for its nightlife. Furthermore,
example of an incredible beach that is known for the this principal port has a natural history, fine arts and
calmest water in the area.
maritime museums are justly famed.
Enjoy a plate of fresh fish
Since this city is situated at the coast, there are many
astonishing restaurants with delicious fishplates.
Visit the museums, Museo de Arqueología e Historia
La Sebastiana (Pablo Neruda’s House)
This four-story home, offering 360 degree views of
the city, is highlighted by “the jar of smoke,” a round,
post-modern fireplace designed by Neruda (famous
Chilean poet) himself. Even the people who don’t
know much about him, tend to say that it was an
amazing experience and definitely a visit worth.
Muelle Prat (Prat Wharf)
This place is situated at the foot of Plaza Sotomayor,
the main square of Valparaíso. Muelle Prat is the only
wharf where the public can closely watch the loading
and unloading of the ships from a safe distance. You
will find a typical handicrafts market at this wharf and
boat trips around the harbor can also be taken from
here.
Iglesia La Matriz del Salvador church
The first stone was put in 1559 and is situated in
the middle of the city. It receives a big affluence of
tourists for its historical interest. The church was in
construction five times, because it had to survive
the sequences of pirates, tempests and earthquakes.
The last reconstruction was in 1837. In 1971 it was
declared historical monument and now it is part of
the Humanity Heritage Area.
To Santiago
There are many airline companies departing from
various airports around the world with a direct
flight connection. These are the airline companies
that reach Santiago (SCL) airport: PAL, Aerolíneas
Argentinas, Aeromexico Aerovías de México, Air
Canada, American Airlines, Air France – KLM, Avianca
Aerovías del continente americano, Copa Compañía
panameña de aviación, Delta Airlines , Gol, Iberia,
LAN, SKY, TACA, TAM and Qantas.
And these are the most important destinations
they depart from: New York, Los Angeles, Miami,
Mexico City, La Habana, Caracas, Quito, Lima, La Paz,
Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Río de Janeiro,
Madrid, Frankfurt, Sydney, Auckland.
Where to Stay in Santiago?
Grand Hyatt 5*
Noi Hotel 5*
W Hotel Santiago 5*
Atton Hotels 4*
Le Reve (Boutique)
Where to Eat in Santiago?
El Galeón: Sea food
Confitería Torres: Typical and classic chilean food
CueroVaca: Steak house
El Apero: Chilean food
La Casa Vieja: Chilean food
Perla del Pacífico: Sea food
Where to Stay in Valaparaiso?
Palacio Astoreca (Boutique)
Domus Mare (Boutique)
Grad Hotel Gervasoni (Boutique)
Where to Eat in Valparaiso?
Café Turri: Bohemian cafe & restaurant
Portofino: Sea food
Where to Stay in Viña del Mar?
Sheratton Miramar 5* (All Inclusive)
Domus Mare (Boutique)
Casa Doca (Boutique)
To Viña del Mar & Valparaíso
Since the roads can be congested, a bus from Santiago
is most convenient. The ride from the University of
Santiago station takes an hour and a half, and you
arrive in Viña, a twenty-minute walk from the beach.
To the Ski Resorts
There are many transfers from different parts of
Santiago, really early in the morning, it depends to
wich resort you go. The best way is booking a transfer
in and out with the resort you are going.
Lakes & Volcanoes
The Chilean Lake District is a zone in Southern Chile
defined by its many lakes in the Andean foothills. It’s
the expression of nature in its inimitable beauty and
surprising exuberance.
Among volcanic cataclysms, iceberg sculptures,
rain and snow, torrential rivers, natural hot springs,
temperate rain forests and crystal clear lakes, we
find a landscape in movement, one that is constantly
modeled and changing before our eyes.
Pucon
Pucón is a small touristy town in the middle of the
southern Lake District of Chile. The unrivaled location
by the beautiful lake Villarrica and imposing Villarrica
volcano makes it one of the most popular tourist
attractions in Chile. The village is used as a base for
all excursions that are being organized nearby. For
many years, Pucón was an exclusive place to visit,
frequented by high society and foreign fishers, artists
and intellectuals. It still maintains a little of this ‘upper
class’ stigma to it for Chileans, though there are now
many hostels and activities aimed at backpackers.
The town
Most of the activities that are exciting in Pucon are
adventurous and outside the city. Inside the town
itself you can head down to the lakeside beach and
visit the main square with a miniature stream train
that goes around it. Also there is a small wharf (Muelle
Municipal La Poza) with some benches in front in
order to admire the lake or the volcano.
Climbing the volcano:
The biggest attraction in Pucon is climbing the
Villarrica volcano which you can climb up and down
in a day.
Mapuche Museum
A small, private museum that houses an array of
Mapuche artifacts, including musical instruments,
masks, rock sculptures, pipes, and other items
representative of Mapuche culture and history.
Volcanic Caves (Spelunking)
After a short hike uphill, you’ll find this cave halfway
up Volcán Villarrica, right next to a very basic visitor
center. The place first opened up in 1968 as a cave for
spelunkers to explore, but eventually tourism proved
more lucrative. A short tour takes you deep into the
electrically illuminated cave via wooden walkways that
bring you close to the crystallized basalt formations.
Natural Spa & Wellness
Chile is volcano country, and around Pucón are
numerous natural hot springs. ‘Termas Geométricas’
is one of the best. Seventeen natural hot-spring pools,
many of them secluded, dot the dense native forest.
Each thermal bath has its own private bathrooms,
lockers, and deck.
Outdoor sports
The village and its surroundings is a very popular spot
for outdoor sports. You can easily spend the whole
week enjoying the following activities: horse riding,
quad driving, mountain biking, skiing (in the winter),
canoeing, fly fishing and rafting.
Huerquehue National Park
This park is situated 33 km from Pucon. It´s a beautiful,
pre-Andean park with an area of 12,500 hectares,
characterized by its mountainous geography and
crystalline lakes and lagoons. Easily accessible in the
summer, this park offers the visitor a wide range of
recreational options, from simply admiring nature
to camping and sport activities. There are some
incredible views from the park, like the Pucon river
to the Villarrica volcano. If you are lucky enough, you
may even catch a glimpse of the majestic condor.
Puerto Montt & Puerto Varas
Puerto Montt is the capital of the Lake District. It was
founded in 1853 by Vicente Pérez Rosales. Its present
name was given in honour of the President at that time,
Manuel Montt. The inhabitants of the place worked
mainly on larch explotation and currently Puerto
Montt has about 175.000 inhabitants. Because of
its strategic position this city constitutes the starting
point to move to the tourist-attractive places in the
south in general. In addition, the port links it to the
most southern cities, and its International Airport “El
Tepual” with the most important air terminals in the
country.
Puerto Varas and has a height of 2652 meters. Its
great height makes it visible throughout the whole
province of Osorno. Although considered one of the
most active (11 recorded eruptions) of the Andean
volcanoes Orsono hasn’t erupted since 1869. The
upper slopes are covered with glaciers and it is
continually snow covered. This volcano is also the
Resting on the shore, Puerto Varas is one of the excellent spot for skiing.
most emblematic cities in Chile and one of the most
beautiful ones on Lake Llanquihue. Just 20 kilometers Park Vicente Pérez Rosales
away from Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas gathers the This national park covers about 2,530 km2 and is
poetry of its rosebushes and the typical regional flora almost entirely situated in the Andes mountain chain.
with the streets that end at its magical waterfront. The famous “Petrohué Waterfalls” and the lake, “Todo
Furthermore, the local casino in Puerto Varas is one los Santos” are part of this wonderful national park.
of the most beautiful ones of Chile.
It’s situated 50 kms away from Puerto Varas.
Lahuen Nadi Park
This forest is well-known because of the oldest trees
in the world. This park is home of the second longest
living plant on earth; The Alerce. It’s is an indigenous
conifer that can live several thousand years and
thrives in moist climates. It is a great spot to hike and
see the old protected species of Pine.
Osorno volcano
This volcano is located 60 kilometers northeast of
To Pucon
The easiest way to get to Pucon is via Temuco Airport.
From there are multiple busses that go straight to
Pucon. Furthermore, there are also busses and planes
leaving from Santiago to Pucon.
To Puerto Montt & Puerto Varas
Via International Airport “El Tepual” with the most
important air terminals in the country, Puerto Varas is
only half an hour drive from Puerto Montt.
Where to Stay on the Lake District?
Huilo Huilo Natural Reserve 5* (All Inclusive)
Cumbres Puerto Varas 5* (All Inclusive)
Patagonico Hotel 5*
Antumalal Hotel (Boutique)
Vira Vira Hotel (Boutique)
The Chilean Patagonia offers all the dramatic
landscape one would expect from the world’s
ultimate land’s end. Here the South American
continent falls away in a dazzling explosion of
islands, glaciers, icebergs and mountains. It is truly
one of Mother Nature’s grand finales.
it’s just you and the wild nature that serves as a
backdrop to such diverse activities as fly-fishing,
trekking, cycling, mountain climbing, rafting,
kayaking and horseback riding.
Maggiorino Borgatello Museum
This museum was constructed in 1893 by the Salesian
missionaries. It is maintained today through voluntary
contributions. The museum has exhibits the region’s
history, flora and fauna, indigenous tribes, mineralogy,
and the work of the missionaries.
Punta Arenas
live more than a thousand sea lions, cormorants,
skuas, among others.
Punta Arenas, 3hrs20min by Air from Santiago, is the
capital of Magallanes province which comprehends
from Cordillera del Paine on the north to Cape Horn
on the south. Founded in 1848, Punta Arenas became
the urban, commercial, cultural and social center
that spread all over Magallanes. Punta Arenas is the
farthest south continental city in the world
Fitz Roy Farm Ranch
This ranch is located 95 kms northwest from Punta
Arenas on Isla Riesco Coast which is reachable by a 5
min ferry ride. During this ride you can enjoy the sight
to the fiords, Otway and Skyring gulfs and the end of
the Andes mountain range.
Magdalena Island and Marta Island
Located 25 miles north of Punta Arenas, in the middle
of the Strait of Magellan, Magdalena Island is a natural
reserve of Magellan penguins, cormorants, and other
birds which peacefully coexist with sea-lions. Between
October and March they occupy almost the entire
island, and are a unique sight. On nearby Marta Island
Fenton Lookout Hill
Mount Fenton, located just 9 kilometers west of Punta
Arenas offers during spring and summer seasons
the possibility to perform entertaining walks in a
marvelous environment of native forest.
Salesian Museum
This museum belongs to the Salesiano Monsenor
Fagnano school of Puerto Natales. It has a collection
of embalmed animals arranged in sets to show the
different animals of Patagonia. The museum’s funder,
Antonio Romanato, was a prominate curate famous
for his taxidermy that expanded the scope of the
museum.
Nao Victoria Museum
The Nao Victoria Museum is an interactive proposal
that allows visitors to relive the history of the great
navigators and explorers of our region (Magallanes,
Williams and Shackleton to date) Their ships are
rebuilt with historical certainty, all ships also feature,
copies of hardware, sailing rig and even some life-size
mannequins as well as clothing and weapons of the age.
Puerto Natales
La Cueva del Milodon (Spelunking)
One of the main atractions is La Cueva del Milodón
Puerto Natales is a small town that is situated which is situated 24 kms north from Puerto Natales.
approximately 250 km from Punta Arenas. The town It’s a cave which is 200 meters deep, 80 meters wide
was founded in 1911. Even though it’s a small town, and holds a replica of the animal whose remains were
there is a lot to do in the town and its surroundings. found by Captain Eberhard.
Torres del Paine National Park
In the Extreme South region of Patagonian Chile
and features mountains, lakes and glaciers. The
centerpieces of the park are the three Torres of
Paine, three spectacular granite peaks shaped by the
forces of glacial ice. The National Park covers 181.000
hectares is perfect for trekking Torres del Paine is one
of the world’s most famous trekking destinations. You
can see snow covered mountains, trek on glaciers,
walk through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls, and
have lunch by crystal-blue lakes all in one day. The
park is famous for its two amazing trekking circuits:
the ‘W’ and the “O” circuit.
Sailing and Kayaking
In this national park is a great way to see some of the
less accessible parts of this natural reserve as you can
take in the wilder, and more secluded, areas which
aren’t accessible by trekking. This park is also ideal for
fly fishing, climbing and horseback riding.
Historical Museum
Puerto Natales’ museum has natural history items
(mostly stuffed animals), archaeological artefacts
such as stone and whalebone arrowheads and spear
points, plus a Yahgan canoe, Tehuelche bolas and
historical photographs of the town’s development.
San Rafael Glacier
The San Rafael Glacier is one of the major outlet
glaciers of the Northern Patagonian Ice Field in
southern Chile and is the tidewater glacier nearest
the equator. It calves into the Laguna San Rafael and
is contained within Laguna San Rafael National Park.
Watersports at the Futaleufu river
This river is known for its deep blue waters created
by glacier till deposited in the river, and for its white
water currents, which attract rafters and kayakers
from around the world. This river is perfect if you like
watersports and will definitely entertain you as in no
other river can.
By air
Sky Airline and LAN Airlines have several daily flight
alternatives to Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport,
located 22 km north of the city of Punta Arenas.
The arrival time is about 3 to 5 hours from Santiago,
depending on whether direct or scales. At the
airport, transfers and taxi services will bring you to
the city.
By land
The region has no direct land access connecting
the region with the rest of the country, so it must
be done through Argentina. The border, Southern
Integration, is 196 kilometers from Punta Arenas,
connecting through the CH route 255, then take
Route 9 south.
Where to Stay in Punta Arenas?
Plaza Hotel 4*
José Nogueira Hotel 4*
Cabo de Hornos Hotel 4*
Where to Eat in Punta Arenas?
La Tasca: Serve typical patagonian meals
Sotito’s: Typical patagonian meals & bar
Where to stay in Puerto Natales?
The Singular 5* (All Inclusive)
Remota 5* (All Inclusive)
Costa Australis 4*
Indigo (Boutique)
Altiplánico Sur 4*
Where to Stay in Torres del Paine National Park?
Hoteria Las Torres 5* (All Inclusive)
Lago Grey 5* (All Inclusive)
Tierra Patagonia 5* (All Inclusive)
Awasi Patagonia 5* (All Inclusive)
Explora Patagonia 5* (All Inclusive)
Patagonia Camp 5* (All Inclusive)
Río Serrano 5* (All Inclusive)
Chile is a country with many islands. However, the
most popular, spectacular and beautiful island are
Easter Island, Chiloé Island and the Robinson Crusoe
Island. These impressive islands offer a lot to do and
are definitely worth a visit!
Easter Island
This island is one of the most isolated islands in the
world. It is situated approximately 2.300 miles from
the Chilean coast and is most famous for its mysterious
giant stone statues, called Moai. About 1.000 Moai
are scattered around this Polynesian island. They were
carved out of volcanic rock and transported all over
the island. Besides these statues, the island is also
known for its impressive 3 volcanic craters, its unique
lava creations, its brilliant blue water, the incredible
beach and its friendly inhabitants, named Rapanui.
Horseback riding
Since the island has more horses than people on the
island, there is plenty of opportunity to go horseback
riding. A popular trip is a short ride to the highest point
of the island for an impressive 360-degree panorama
view of the Pacific.
Enjoy the beach
Even though Easter Island has only one sandy beach,
it is a very beautiful and special one. The water is
brilliantly blue and has the perfect temperature for a
quick dip or a full day of swimming. The beach, named
´Anakena Beach´, is situated on the north side of the
island and is perfect for sunbathing.
Moais
People come to the island primarily for the Moai.
These incredible monolithic statues have a very Tapati Festival
interesting and mysterious story and will definitely This festival is a celebration of local customs and
traditional sport. It is held for two weeks every
impress you.
February and consists of horse racing, spear throwing,
statue carving, singing and dancing. Some of these
Hiking
Easter Island is perfect if you love to hike. There are events are open to the public during this festival and
beautiful farm roads and walking paths that cross normally attract a lot of visitors.
the island offering dozens of routes for hikes that
vary from a walk in the park to sweaty slow-motion
marathons.
Spelunking
This beautiful island is also known for its numerous
caves that are best explored with the assistance of a
local guide. They aren’t huge, but offer spectacular
archeological intrigue and stunning scenery.
Diving and Snorkeling
Numerous beautiful diving and snorkeling trips are
being organized around the island. The visibility
around the island is incredible and many divers daily
make use of this wonderful opportunity.
Surfing
The island with its beautiful wavy water gives guests
visiting the island the opportunity to surf at several
popular spots around the island.
Stargazing
Due to the fact that the island is isolated far
away from its neighbors, this island is perfect for
stargazing as long as the tropical cloud doesn’t get
too thick.
Only one airline, LAN Airlines, flies to Easter Island.
Flights originate from Lima (Peru), Santiago (Chile) and
Papeete (Tahiti) and take about 5 hours. The airline
schedule is seasonal, with more flights scheduled
during the week in the austral Summer (DecemberFebruary).
Cruise ships do visit Easter Island, but usually stop
only for a few hours, which is not enough time to get
even a slight feel for the place.
Private sailboats occasionally visit the island, but
special permission to land is required.
Where to Stay in Easter Island?
Explora Rapa Nui 5* (All Inclusive)
Hangaroa 5* (All Inclusive)
Hare Noi (Boutique)
Taha Tai 4*
Iorana 4*
Chiloe Island
Chepu, 35 km south-west of Ancud, is a great way to
peacefully navigate the rivers and observe the wildlife.
Chiloé Island, an archipelago, is the largest island of
Chile and the second-largest island in South America
after Tierra del Fuego (partly Chilean and partly
Argentinian). In part because of its physical isolation
from the rest of Chile, Chiloé has a very special
architecture and local culture. The Spanish who
arrived in the 16th century, and Jesuit missionaries
who followed, constructed hundreds of unique
wooden churches in an attempt to bring Christianity
to the archipelago. The result was a mix of Catholicism
and indigenous Chilean beliefs. Also on this island
there is a lot to see and do.
Fuerte San Antonio
This is the last Spanish foothold in Chile which fell
to local forces in 1826. There’s not much left but a
well-preserved wall, but the views and historical
significance are impressive. The juxtaposition of the
cannons with the sea and beyond will make a great
picture. A small path above the main area will bring
you to even better vantage points. Furthermore,
there’s a somewhat secluded beach, Playa Gruesa,
behind the north wall.
The Regional Museum Ancud
It is a small, but impressive museum with a collection
Chiloe National Park
This national park is located in the western coast of of artifacts and exhibits, which weave together the
the island in the region of the lakes. It has 43.057 islands’ history from the indigenous past through the
hectares of extension and it´s an important refuge for arrival of the Europeans and the 1960 earthquake.
forestall species. It has an impressive geography with
mountain that are over 800 meters high, and multiple Quinchao Island
rivers and lakes. Furthermore, it’s ideal for hiking, Quinchao island is located five minutes on a ferry (200
horseback riding, flora and fauna contemplation and meters) from Dalcahue. It’s one of Chiloé’s most visited
and largest islands and a ferry goes every 10 minutes.
photography.
The Island of Quinchao is a mosaic of grassland hills
with small towns spread out among them.
The wooden churches
The simple and elegant wooden churches of Chiloé
rival the beauty of any European cathedral. Chiloé
Island is famous for these churches, with more than
50 structures surviving. 16 of these were named as
World Heritage Sites in December 2000, preserving
the island’s unique culture and history.
Feria Artesanal (Market)
Even though this market seems to offer the same
wooden trinkets as every fair in Chile, the main hall
also has a nice selection of typical Chilean woolen
socks, scarves, hats, jackets, etc. some of which may
serve you well if you haven’t prepared for Chiloé’s
weather. There’s also some seafood and this is the
Kayaking
Kayaking in the wetlands of the Dead Tree Valley, in place in town to stock up on the island’s famed liquors.
There are daily flights from Santiago to Puerto Montt.
Shuttles and ferries run between El Tepual airport
(Puerto Montt), Ancud and Castro, which are located
82km from one another. The flight departs from
Santiago with a quick stop over in Puerto Montt and
finally arrives in Chiloe.
Where to Satay in Chiloe?
Tierra Chiloé Hotel 5* (All Inclusive)
Parque Quilquico (All Inclusive)
Palafito 1326 (Boutique)
Centro de Ocio (NOi) 4*
Robinson Crusoe Island
Robinson Crusoe Island is the main island of the Juan
Fernández Archipelago and boasts a rich history. Since
its discovery by Spanish navigator Juan Fernández in
1574, it became an icon among sailors and a place of
refuge for corsairs and pirates, who would use this
piece of paradise to stock up on supplies. There is an
interesting development of the flora and fauna of the
island and boasts a lot of activities to do and beautiful
places to visit.
Diving and snorkelling
Robinson Crusoe’s marine ecosystem is quite nearly
as unique as its terrestrial ecosystem, and every bit
as beautiful. Excellent visibility, steep sea cliffs, vast
schools of endemic fish species, and abundant spiny
lobsters attract connoisseurs to this little-known dive
paradise.
Horseback riding
The island has a very steep and rocky terrain with
beautiful sights. However, it’s perfect for horseback
riding because all the horses and mules on the island
are stronger and can handle this type of terrain.
Various excursions will take to all parts of the island.
Fishing
This island is the perfect place for fishing. Species
like Breca, Vidriola and Pampanitos are easy to see
and many different fishing spots are popular on the
island. Furthermore, it is quite an experience to do
this between all the local fishermen of the island.
Visit to the town of San Juan Bautista
This village has about 600 people and it has several key
points of historical, natural and cultural interests, such
as the sectors (that in February 2010 were affected
by the Tsunami), the new square implemented by the
municipality, the cemetery, the patriots caves, the
area impacted by bullets of the battle of the Dresden
and Santa Barbara’s fort, national monument that
dates back to the 18th century. It is also very popular
to visit goldsmiths of black coral and craftsmen who
work the leather of fish.
Trekking
Besides visiting different spectacular view-points
while horseback riding, it is also very popular to
hike/trek on the island. Exciting hikes to view-points
such as the ‘Sal si Puedes’ view point, the Centinela
view point and the Selkirk view point is very special.
Furthermore, native forests with unique flora and
fauna can be encountered during a hike.
There are various options to travel from Santiago to
the island. This can be done via private companies,
which are quite expensive, or by charter flights with
two different companies. However, these don’t depart
very often. Just 2 charter flights per week depart on
Tuesday and Friday with Ata and Lassa
Where to Satay in Robinson Crusoe?
Crusoe Island Lodge 5* (All Inlcusive)
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Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa is the only lodge
in the San Pedro region that is totally enveloped by
natural surroundings. Located in the lush Catarpe
Valley of the Salt Mountain Range, just over a mile
from the plaza of San Pedro.
Awasi is the only hotel in South America that offers
a service tailored 100% to your needs. Whether you
want to embark on an adventure, discover the charm
of local culture or simply enjoy a romantic escapade,
Awasi will assign you a personal concierge who will
take charge of your reservation and design a trip
The Alto Atacama seeks to open a traveler’s eyes, to customized to your interests and preferences.
explore, to feel, to connect, and to return revitalized
and changed by a truly authentic experience one will Awasi is situated inside an ancient site surrounded by
never forget, Alto Atacama encourages guests to get a historic wall, which for years housed shepherds and
off the beaten track, interact with the local indigenous herders. Its privileged location just a stone’s throw
culture and explore the desert’s varied and eerily from the center of town makes it possible to enjoy
beautiful landscapes by foot or bike. Geysers, hot “town life”. We invite you to visit the church, the
springs, volcano climbs, mountain biking through museum, the fair, the picturesque local stores and get
desert canyons, horseback riding on a sand dune, to know the people.
and exploring ancient Incan ruins and petroglyphs are
just a few of the 30 adventurous excursions offered,
always led by highly trained local guides.
Grand Hyatt Santiago hotel is a luxury hotel in the Puma Lodge is located between the Río Los Cipreses
exclusive business district of Las Condes in Santiago, National Reserve in the Region of Libertador Bernardo
Chile. It offers easy access to Santiago city centre and O´Higgins, and the Argentinean border.
Santiago’s international and domestic airports.
Its 5,500 square meters of facilities include comfortable
Grand Hyatt Santiago hotel is also home to world class, and spacious rooms, a full comprehensive gym and
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story free-standing AKO Wellness & Spa. So, you can games room, library, a well stocked wine cellar, hot
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Ritz Carlton
San Cristobal Tower
The Singular Santiago
Antumalal
Santiago
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San Pedro de Atacama
All Inclusive, tailor made
Pucón
Boutique
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The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago is setting the standard for
elegance. With impeccable attention to detail, each
of the hotel’s luxurious rooms and suites are inspired
by a timeless décor and provide guests with an
exceptional array of amenities.
Within a truly magnificent setting by the Andes, San
Cristobal Tower is a reflection of the world’s finest
service. Through design, fashion and cuisine, this
remarkable hotel in Santiago encourages guests to
enjoy their destination from a new perspective in an
intimate, fascinating setting.
Built to blend seamlessly into the Neighborhood of
Lastarria, The Singular Santiago combines the style of
early 20th century buildings with neoclassical French
architectural influences. The result is a striking new
addition to the Santiago cityscape.
On a wooded point overlooking the lake, between
gardens, terraces and waterfalls sits the Hotel
Antumalal. Meaning “Corral of the Sun” in the
Mapundungun language, Antumalal’s vibrant and
modern architecture fits harmoniously with its setting.
The main rooms extend above a cliff with an entire
wall of glass overlooking the lake. Wood-paneled
walls, soft white carpets and an immense fireplace
create an elegant yet simple ambiance. In a modern
twist on 1950s style, the furniture uniquely blends
native wood, iron, and rope. Recent additions, such as
the pool and spa use wood, rock and cement to remain
true to the original architecture and to integrate with
the surroundings. Each bedroom is furnished with a
wall-sized window so that the calming landscape is
perfectly framed.
The Ritz- Carlton Santiago houses 205 rooms, 15
Executives suites and one Presidential Suite. The Hotel
is the perfect venue to take in the history and admire
the natural beauty of this geographically gifted place.
Surround yourself with an irresistible combination
of Chilean hospitality and relevant sophistication at
The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, hotel. Memorable and
unforgettable experiences.
Our unique services invite you to explore our
beautifully appointed Guestrooms and Suites,
frequently selected by notable personalities in
politics, arts and entertainment. Situated just a few
minutes away from Providencia business district, the
largest shopping mall in South America and a little
over an hour from world-class ski centers, beaches
and vineyards.
The hotel is not only bounded by natural beauty,
though; Lastarria is the epicenter of the arts here
in Santiago. Walk just a few minutes, and you can
discover some of the finest visual and performance
art Chile has to offer at The Museum of Fine Arts, The
Museum of Visual Arts, the Gabriela Mistral Center
and more.
It is all available to you here in Santiago’s most
anticipated new property. Quite simply, we believe
we’ve created a hotel worthy of the Singular name.
We hope you’ll join us soon, and see if you agree.
Tierra Chiloé
VIraVira
Awasi Patagonia
Explora: Salto Chico
Chiloé
All Inclusive, tailor made
Chiloé Island
Boutique
Torres del Paine
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Patagonia
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On a hilltop above the banks of the Rilán peninsula, sits
the spectacular Tierra Chiloé hotel, an architectural
venture unique for its respectful insertion in the
landscape and culture of Chiloé. Built to the highest
standards of comfort with quality materials such as
indigenous fine wood, wool and basketry, all produced
by local artisans. Tierra Chiloé invites you to discover
the force of the nature, peace and quiet, and Chiloé’s
special identity, from the comfort of a warm hotel,
full of details and activities which will surprise and
delight you. There’s just nowhere in the world like this
archipelago.
Welcome to the Hacienda Hotel Vira Vira
Awasi Patagonia is situated inside a private reserve
neighboring the Torres del Paine National Park, from
where you can enjoy imposing views of the Torres del
Paine peaks and Lake Sarmiento. The chosen location
is protected from the strong Patagonian winds by
a luxuriant native forest of local species of beeches
called lengas and ñirres.
At explora we propose a new way of traveling to
remote areas in South America, based on in-depth
exploration of the surroundings and luxury of the
essential.
At Tierra Chiloé, the visitor lives a different kind of
experience, a journey for the senses where nature
and architecture blend in respectful harmony, inviting
you to relax, contemplate and enjoy the calm.
The Hacienda Hotel Vira Vira is set in a beautiful and
unique location close to Pucón, Chile. It features a
23ha native park along the shores of the Liucura River
and offers an oasis of peace and recreation. The Vira
Vira Hotel brings a new concept of vacation to life –
we call it “The Elegance of Adventure” which means
that a large range of exclusive activities and excursions
are part of your “all inclusive” stay with the Hotel. We
look forward to welcoming you at our Hacienda Hotel.
We offer journeys in which lodge is the central point
for exploring the natural and cultural surroundings:
explora Atacama, Patagonia and Rapa Nui.
The indigenous fauna remains intact in these forests For more adventurous travelers, we offer travesías, or
and plains, where there are sightings of guanacos, nomadic journeys.
ñandús (rheas), foxes, condors and, occasionally,
pumas.
Patagonia: The Hotel Salto Chico is our base for
exploring Patagonia. It is the only lodge at the center
The strategic location of Awasi Patagonia invites you of Torres del Paine National Park (51º07’S, 73º10’W),
to enjoy the Torres del Paine National Park from the home to diverse and pristine ecosystems and a place
privacy of our lodge.
for some great Patagonia travel.
Dos Lagos Lodge
Quincho Country Home
Patagonia Camp
The Singular Patagonia
Patagonia
Boutique
Patagonia
Boutique
Patagonia
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Patagonia
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An inspired mix of traditional Patagonian architecture
and modern interior design, our comfortable lodge
combines the warmth of local hardwoods, period
pieces and locally spun wool rugs with the utmost
comfort that technology can offer.
An exclusive Country Home under the management
of a Chilean / German team. Surrounded by four
hectare garden of lawns and woodland, Quincho
Country Home is a unique hotel with an impressive
views of the Volcanoes Osorno and Calbuco and Lake
LLanquihue.
Unique, romantic and ecofriendly, Patagonia Camp
lies on the shores of Lake Toro facing the Paine Massif.
Our 18 Yurts combine the magic feeling of being inside
a tent where you can hear the wind blowing and the
rain falling, while still being warm and comfortable.
The yurts are finely decorated with woven fabrics
and local handcrafted furniture to let our guests
experience a real Patagonian-style hotel.
Located in Puerto Bories, Chile, the hotel offers
57 rooms and suites, a world-class spa, a gourmet
restaurant and more than 20 different excursions—
including ones to Torres del Paine National Park.
The hotel was recently named the Top Hotel in Chile
and one of the Best Hotels in South America in Trip
Advisor’s Traveller’s Choice Awards.
Inviting picture windows offer either breathtaking
views of the impossibly blue waters of Paloma Lake Wood in a combination of tradicional and modern
and its towering grey cliffs, or the imposing Andes lines plays an importat role in the overall decoration.
and smooth parkland with peaceful native forest in
the background.
Personalized service is the strength of the Quincho
Team and the maximun 8 ghests are attended with a
A beautiful 19th century dining table brings everyone great attention to every detail.
together for the “a la carte” breakfast or delicious
gourmet meals, served by our friendly, dedicated
local staff.
In addition to being one of the premier luxury
We offer three and four nights all inclusive packages hotels in South America, The Singular is committed
including the most attractive excursions across Torres to being responsible stewards of the environment.
del Paine Park.
Our Patagonia hotel was built using sustainable
materials, and was awarded the LEED environmental
certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) by the US Green Building Council. We are
committed to reducing our carbon footprint by using
innovative approaches to increase energy and water
consumption efficiency.
Tierra Patagonia
Explora: Posada Mike Rapu
Hanga Roa
Crusoe Island Lodge
Torres del Paine
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Isla de Pascua
All Inclusive, tailor made
Easter Island
All Inclusive, tailor made
Juan Fernandez Archipelago
All Inclusive, tailor made
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Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa sits on a bluff where the
South American pampa meets Lake Sarmiento. The
building is immersed in the landscape and emerges
from the hillside. The award winning architecture
complements the flow of the geology in this privileged
location and showcases the magnificent views of the
Torres del Paine National Park.
At Explora we propose a new way of traveling to
remote areas in South America, based on in-depth
exploration of the surroundings and luxury of the
essential.
Luxury hotel with ocean view hotel set in a privileged
location on Easter Island, on the main coastal road
from the town, less than 1 km from the airport and just
a few blocks away from the town’s center. Guests can
easily immerse themselves in the local community.
Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa offers 75 rooms with
minimalist decoration, a mix of rustic elements and
elegance made of noble and natural materials like
cypress trunks, clay and volcanic rock. Each of the
rooms has terrace, a wash basin sculpted from volcanic
rock and a wide and luminous circular shower.
Live the island from another perspective
We offer journeys in which lodge is the central point
for exploring the natural and cultural surroundings:
Explora Atacama, Patagonia and Rapa Nui.
Inside, wood clad walls emanate warmth, safety For more adventurous travelers, we offer travesías, or
and protection – a cozy hideaway after a day spent nomadic journeys.
discovering the amazing Patagonian outdoors. The
exterior, the ambience is casual and friendly, the Rapa Nui: The explorations we offer on Rapa Nui use
different spaces created by the designers mean that Posada de Mike Rapu as our base. The lodge is located
guests can mingle and get to know one another or on a hill in the Te Miro Oone area in the center of the
find a quiet corner to relax and get away from it all.
island (27º09’ S and 109º 26’ W).
The two restaurants, Poerava and Kaloa are betting on
the native cuisine that is a mix of international recipes
with the Rapa Nui culinary delicacies. Two bars, one
pool, meeting rooms and Spa, are other facilities this
eco-chic hotel offers.
Every detail is taken care of for your vacation time
or adventure tourism in the island is a pleasure, from
their first contact our Reservations Manager to their
interaction with each member of staff of the hotel,
you feel that we look to that your stay pleasant.
Casas del Bosque
Vik Winery
Casa Lapostolle Winery & Residence
Errázuriz
Colchagua Valley
Millalhue Valley
Colchagua Valley: Boutique
Colchagua Valley
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Casas del Bosque is located 70 km from Santiago, the
capital of Chile, and 30 km from one of the principal
ports of Chile, Valparaiso. It was established in 1993
to be a family boutique winery exclusively oriented
to the production of high quality wines. Casas del
Bosque has its own vineyards in the Casablanca Valley,
the preferred place for premium wine production.
Currently, Casas del Bosque has 232 productive
hectares of white vines: Chardonnay, Riesling and
Sauvignon Blanc; and red vines: Syrah and Pinot
Noir. The ultra premium Carménère and Cabernet
Sauvignon red wines come from the Rapel and Maipo
valleys.
Wine lovers will have the pleasure to taste the VIK
Icon wine, an excellent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon
and Carménère, produced with a holistic concept:
the synergy between a great terroir with 12 different
valleys, high precision viticulture, high technology,
passion, art and architecture. You will discover a
one-of-a kind winery and enjoy a private barrel
wine tasting. The Vik Experience will not leave you
indifferent!
With extraordinary views of the Apalta vineyards and
the surrounding mountains, Lapostolle Residence is
the perfect place to enjoy nature with sophistication.
Only four suites nestled into the native forested
hillside of the valley, provide serenity and privacy.
Today, Casas del Bosque choose to be a boutique
winery: working with small quantities makes it possible
to maintain the practices necessary to produce the
best quality of wines. Over 80% of our production is
exported to the most demanding markets abroad.
People who opt for a wine tour are looking for a
unique experience that transports them into the past
and then brings them back to the present through the
history of the winery they visit. They want a tour that
will offer them the opportunity to enjoy nature and
understand its importance on the quality of the wine.
Each private terrace offers an ideal setting for quiet They want to visit the cellars and see where the wine
contemplation or intimate meals. The Residence, is made and then conclude by tasting the finished
where the living and dining rooms are located, has product, the result of the steps they have taken.
a wonderful atmosphere where you can share your
experience with fellow travelers. Our cuisine enhances Viña Errázuriz, one of the largest wineries in the
the natural flavors from Chile and uses the local country and one of the best known at home and
products from our organic vegetable and herb garden abroad, has everything needed to generate a unique
and also the local fresh markets from the area. The wine experience in the Valle de Aconcagua.
tasting room is furnished with high-tech equipments
and can also be used for conferences and meetings.
Tarapacá
Loma Larga
Antarctica XXI
Nomads of the Sea
Maipo Valley
Casablanca Valley
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ANTARCTICA XXI is based in Punta Arenas/Chile,
and is the first operator organizing Fly & Cruise
expeditions to Antarctica - a unique opportunity to
fly over the ‘infamous’ Drake Passage in less than 2
hours, and to join an expedition cruise visiting the
best wildlife sites along the Antarctic Peninsula.
These exclusive Antarctic Air-Cruises are offered on
board the M/V OCEAN NOVA, an ice-strengthened
vessel perfectly suited for ANTARCTICA XXI’s 4
star “boutique” discovery journeys offering to its
guests the experience of a lifetime while ensuring
environmentally responsible practices.
Nomads is a company created with one clear purpose:
to become the world’s most important special
interests operation covering the luxury segment with
an unique offer, through a sophisticated operational
model set up in the virgin and unexplored Chilean
Patagonia.
Viña Tarapacá was established in 1874, in the foothills Loma Larga is a family owned boutique winery located
of the Cordillera de los Andes, creating wines reflecting in the Casablanca valley since 1995. Unusually for the
a century-long tradition and contemporary elegance. valley, Loma Larga was the first estate to plant Cabernet
Franc, Syrah and Malbec. Other grapes produced are
Located in Maipo Valley, it benefits from a unique Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
ecosystem allowing them to produce Premium Wines. The long hill that is wrapped by 148 hectares / 365
acres of vineyards creates a natural barrier that
Their wines are faith fully representative of New World protects the grapes from the cold southerly breezes,
wineries, providing excellent quality and consistence increasing temperatures differences between days
in each bottle produced.
and nights. The winery, built into the hillside, is an
incredible modern construction with a vineyard on the
roof. At the wine shop it is possible to find different
vintages of Loma Larga wines and enjoy tastings, tours
and other wine tourism activities.
Nomads of the Seas, is based on a state-of-the-art
expedition cruise, the Atmosphere. It offers its guests
the unique opportunity of exploring Patagonia by air,
land and water.
Thanks to a first rate crew and a cutting edge air
and water transport system, Nomads of the Seas
can deliver the thrill of fly-fishing, the majesty of
whale – watching as well as bird-watching, nature
photography, and a varied selection of soft outdoor
adventures in unexplored surroundings of incredible
beauty, in the southernmost corner of the world.
Osadía
Zanzibar
Osaka
La Mar
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This eatery is an excellent selection for business and
leisure travelers looking for a fine meal. A regularly
changing menu of international treats includes fish
and seafood entrees, steak, chicken and pork as well
as the uncommon rabbit plates that make for truly
scrumptious dining options. Be sure to save a little
space for the dessert sampler, a magic mélange of
sweets. Modern ambience and superb service lend
this eatery a rightfully well-earned reputation.
Live the experience to travel around the world through
their plates, decoration and Tuesdays and Thursdays,
its shows.
Sensational sushi and fusion Asian in a Zen-chic
décor, as sultry lights softly settle in a trendy setting
that’s warm and inviting during the day and cozy
and seductive at night. That’s going cosmopolitan at
Osaka in W Santiago. With a diverse, multicultural
cornucopia of exotic flavors that takes you on
epicurean explorations around the world, unique
elements from Peruvian, Thai, Chinese and Japanese
cuisine are composed into stunning fusion inspirations
of art on a plate. With tastes infusing the culinary
personalities from South America and Asia, you won’t
feel like a fish out of water while sampling sushi
specialties and other innovations by the renowned
chef Ciro Watanabe, as you sip sake, whet your palate
with whiskey or swirl a cocktail.
Opened by chef Gastón Acuria (also of Astrid y Gastón)
this restaurant serves a wide range of Peruvian-style
fish dishes, but its specialty is ceviche—it has seven
different varieties that you can eat at a special bar
as well as the tables. The restaurant, which also has
branches in other Latin American capitals and in San
Francisco, California, may be right on a busy street, but
you feel as if you were by the sea, an effect skillfully
conjured by its airiness, turquoise chairs and, above
all, the terrace’s white canvas roof, mounted on poles
and mimicking the sails of a boat. The pisco sours are
among the best you’ll find in Santiago.
With a menu that travels around the five continents,
you can enjoy the entire world’s kitchens. Pastas, fish,
meats and a magic decoration make this trip not just
in taste, but also visual.
That possibility gets bigger with the Indian, Arabic and
Gypsy nights, where you can enjoy the music, dance
and cuisine of exotic locations.
Outstanding Dishes: Timbal of Spider Crab, Tagine de
Lamb, Moroccan chicken stir fry with shrimp, Thai
Applw Tarte Tatin with cardamom.
Opera
Astrid y Gastón
Zully
Puerto Fuy
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From the first mouthful of foie gras to the last smear
of crème brûlée, the food at Opera bears the mark
of classic French cooking, but it’s made with the best
Chilean ingredients. Hefty mains include lamb shank
in a Cabernet reduction or the perfectly pink veal
ribchop in a buttery béarnaise. The upstairs sister bar,
Catedral, does simpler but equally excellent food. The
stunning antique corner building is a national historic
landmark.
The seasonally changing menu of Peruvian haute
cuisine has made this one of Santiago’s most critically
acclaimed restaurants. The warm but expert waitstaff
happily talk you through the chef’s subtle, modern
take on traditional ceviches, chupes (fish stews) and
cochinillo (suckling pig), all beautifully presented.
The barman deserves an ovation for his complex
cocktails: Peruvian pisco comes with physalis juice in
the Aquaymanto, for example.
More than in a simple restaurant, this restaurant Named after a tiny, remote outpost in the Chilean Lakes
strives to be a social and cultural project within the District, this trendsetting restaurant spotlights Chile’s
beautiful Concha y Toro neighborhood.
plentiful fish and seafood—modern food prepared
with classic and refined French techniques. Chef
Four floors of a lovingly restored old home, declared Giancarlo Mazzarrelli brought years of experience in
a national monument, allow you to walk along six the Caribbean and Europe home to Santiago in 2003
different halls, each one with its own setting and and launched a new way of presenting traditional
particular style, including a wonderful terrace and Chilean cooking. Puerto Fuy was amongst the first
club.
of the now packed lineup of swanky restaurants on
Avenida Nueva Costanera in the suburb of Vitacura.
Outstanding Dishes: African-style ostrich Carpaccio The menu is always changing, so count yourself lucky if
with almonds and American-style prime rib, Sushi Bar. there is an offering of locos (abalone, a unique seafood
if you’ve never tried it before) on the appetizers list.
The atmosphere is quiet, warm, conservative, and
intimate. The seven-course tasting menu may be the
city’s most rewarding dining experience.
Santiago & Vineyards by air: helicopter overflight
Cooking Class with Chef Pilar Rodríguez.
Local´s Life in Santiago tour.
Explorer’s valley and marble caves.
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Also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital of
Chile. It is the main urban center of the country and
its metropolitan area known as “Gran Santiago”. It is
also the capital of the Santiago Metropolitan Region.​
In Chile’s most important wine Valley, this interactive
cooking class will make you discover flavors and
aromas, learn how to choose ingredients inspired
by the wine and seasons, develop your senses and
experience the alchemy and passion for cooking;
in an unique scenery in Colchagua surrounded by
vineyards. In her cooking studio, in San Carlos de
Cunaco just 7 minutes from the Plaza de Santa Cruz,
the outstanding wine lover and food fanatic chef
Pilar Rodriguez, displays and shares her passion for
cooking with classes and her famous food and wine
pairing sessions.
Experience life as a true local, otherwise known as a
“Santiaguino”. Your guide and transfer will pick you up at
your hotel to reach Santiago’s busy downtown. Out of the
station, we’ll walk between the busy people and make a
stop in one of the many cafés called “Café con piernas”
translated as coffee with legs…. After enjoying coffee (not
included) we will take a look of Plaza de Armas and visit
Santiago’s Cathedral. We’ll reach the Mercado Central
(local fish & fruit Market). In this market we will have lunch
at one of the many restaurants. Your guide will be with
you at all times explaining local culture and helping you
to translate and interact with shop vendors and anyone
you want to meet. After lunch walk through the Bellavista
district, also known as the bohemian district where you will
enter a local bar to try out a refreshing local drink called
“The Terremoto” which translates to Earthquake (not
included), we continue to San Cristobal Hill, we’ll try out
some of Chile’s classic and refreshing snacks such as Mote
de Huesillos or any snack that you feel like, we will reach the
top in the traditional funicular and have a look of Santiago
from the top. Your vehicle will be waiting for you to take
you back to your hotel after a day of exploring Santiago and
being a true “Santiaguino”.
Through the scenic Southern Highway northbound,
we visit the incomparable Marble Caves, which are
a unique phenomenon in the world. During a tour of
the emerald green waters of Lake General Carrera,
we admire the rock formations that over time have
become admirable solid marble structures of different
colors and features, a unique and unforgettable scene!
Passing the cozy village of Puerto Tranquilo, toward the
coast, we enter the Explorer´s Valley where you can
enjoy a landscape of great variety and extraordinary
beauty. A breathtaking waterfalls, giant glaciers, lakes
and rivers along the road until you reach the highest
mountain in Patagonia, Mount San Valentín, which
marks the beginning of the huge Northern Ice Fields.
After a delicious lunch, we go through a cold jungle
hike to “Glacier Explorer´s Mirador” where you can
see a spectacular panorama of Mount San Valentín.
Includes a box lunch and private excursions.
Take a look of the impressive builings, the hills in the
middle of the city, witness the rythm of this spectacular
city from above. Get a unique insight into Chilean wine
country via helicopter with a guided tour and take in
the breathtaking views of Casablanca’s vineyards.
After landing in the neighbuoring San Antonio Valley
at the state-of-the-art facilities of Viña Matetic, you
will go on a private tour and tasting followed by a
beautiful 7km bike ride through the vines.
Her cuisine is committed to the exclusive use of
what Chile produces. It reflects a careful philosophy
This tour blends adrenalin and entertainment in only of flexibility and balance that achieves harmony of
one experience. Admire from the eights the magic of flavors, textures and colors, without forgetting the
the city, the most traditional vineyards, the beauty of origins and culture that surround each ingredient.
the Pacific coast and the majesty of the Andes.
Today she is a true culinary Ambassador to Chile.
Mercedes Clase E 2012
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According to our policy of constant renewal of our
fleet of luxury vehicles, announced the acquisition
of 6 new Luxury Sedan cars in our range are the new
Mercedes Benz E-Class
Luxury on wheels and versatile. Silence and ride
comfort to shake hands with wide possibilities of
use of off-road vehicle. A luxury SUV with great
interior space, enough for five adults and 832 liters of
cargo, which represents all the luggage for a week of
vacation.
Despite its great strength, has an exceptionally
smooth ride. The Mercedes ML comes standard ABS,
ESP, airbags for driver, passenger, side and curtain,
plus rear side airbags, and automatic climate control.
The Wine Routes
Chile has been producing wines since, approximately,
the mid-sixteenth Century and is nowadays recognized
internationally as a major wine producer and exporter.
The country is well-known for its amazing wine
routes. Their tours through the vineyards and tasting
workshops of their luscious wines are the perfect way
to make visitors experience Chile’s wine culture in a
unique way.
of Chilean wine, as a premiere wine-producing
country, celebrating wine harvests is a highly popular
event, where preparations begin with the coming of
the summer and conclude by the end of April, time in
which the main wine valleys of Chile bring together all
the activities involving wine.
Today there are 12 wine valleys like, Aconcagua,
Cachapoal, Casablanca, Colchagua, Elqui, among
The magnificent Wine Routes gives insight into the others, creating a great variety of vines such as,
great tradition and reputation of Chilean wines, all of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah,
which originate from French stock where some of the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, and Cármenère,
most famous vineyards in the world can be visited.
each one of them celebrates the Wine Harvest and
you are most welcome to join the celebration!
Wine Harvest or Vendimia is a tradition-filled festivities
Alta Cima | Lontué Valley
AltaCima is a family-run boutique winery located in
the Lontué Valley (Province of Curicó in the Maule
Region) approximately 200 kilometers south of
Santiago. They produce Late Harvest (Chardonnay)
and several red and white wines with grapes such
as Carmenere, Syrah, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot. At Alta Cima it’s possible to
enjoy a tour through the enterprise (vineyards, wine
cellars, etc.) including an explanation about the way
everything is being executed, various wine tastings,
visit their farm (chickens, sheep, ducks, etc.) and enjoy
a lunch or dinner.
Anakena | Cachapoal Valley
Anakena is situated in the Alto Cachapoal Valley. The
goal of the owners was to offer fine and innovative
wines that characterize the New World.
Reserva line is “carbon neutral”. Anakena produces
Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot,
Syrah, Carbernet Sauvignon, Camenere, Sauvignon
Blanc, Carignan, and Malbec. Anakena boasts various
types of tours that can include tastings, horseback
ridings, a lunch/dinner and a visit to their Sales Room.
Casa Marin | San Antonio Valley
Viña Casa Marín is a family-owned winery located
in the San Antonio appellation, only 4 kms from the
coast. It was founded by Maria Luz Marín whose goal
was to provide innovation to the local wine industry.
Nowadays she accomplished this by her focus on
premium wines which are a reality with the new
“terroir”. It has been described as one of the “most
daring and innovating” vineyards in the country. Casa
Marin produces Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon
Gris, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. The
winery offers many activities for wine tourists, varying
from a short visit to a few days, such as visiting a
museum, horseback riding, kayaking, sport fishing
and much more.
Today the winery counts with vineyards in different
valleys and strives to always offer excellence and
high quality. Anakena wines are now consumed in
morevthan 50 countries around the world and are
consistently recognized by the most demanding Casas del Bosque | Casablanca Valley
international wine critics. They received a Sustainability Founded in 1993 by Juan Cuneo Solari in Casablanca
Certification by Wines of Chile, and their Gran Valley, it is one of the few family wineries of the valley.
Being a boutique winery and working with small
quantities, they maintain the necessary practices to
produce the best quality of wines. The production
reaches 75,000 cases per year and over 80% of it is
exported to the most demanding markets abroad. Casa
del Bosque produces Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon
Blanc, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Carmenere, and
Cabernet Sauvignon. Besides tastings and a tour, they
also boast bike activities, a picnic experience and they
have a restaurant.
De Martino | Maipo Valley
It was established in 1934 in the Maipo Valley where
the conditions for wine production are perfect. The
family business grew tremendously over the years and
there are nowadays about 300 hectares organically
managed. Their challenge is to produce wines
reflecting their origin and showing Chile´s incredible
diversity. Being the first to export Carmenere in 1996
they now offer their quality wines in over 30 countries
around the world. De Martino produces Cabernet
Sauvignon, Carmenere, Malbec, Syrah, Sauvignon
Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cinsault. De Martino
boasts a tour, the possibility to dine, a gift shop with
crafts and typical products from the region and
several tastings.
Errazuriz | Aconcagua Valley
Errázuriz was founded in 1870 in the Valle de
Aconcagua, 100 kms north of the capital city, Santiago.
He sent for the finest clones from France, and with
tenacity and perseverance transformed this barren
land into a world-class vineyard. Errazuriz produces
Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Camernére,
Merlot, Sangiovese,, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Errazuriz’s wine tours include tastings and food pairing
activities.
Loma Larga | Casablanca Valley
The interest in wine in the Diaz family goes back to
the 19th century. Don Manuel Joaquín Díaz Escudero
Alvarez de Toledo, grandfather of the owners of Loma
Larga personally brought French strains from his
tours of Bordeaux, which were planted with the help
of French winemakers in his estate, “Chacra Victoria”,
now located in the heart of Santiago city. With the
intention of keeping this wine tradition alive, the family
began planting vines in their estate in Casablanca
in 1999. Loma Larga produces Syrah, Cabernet
Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and
Sauvignon Blanc. Loma Larga provides the possibility
to do horseback riding, various wine tastings, a tour,
dine possibilities and a helicopter flyby to watch the
vineyards from above.
Matetic | Casablanca Valley
In 1999, the Matetic family decided to diversify
their business ventures and enter the world of wine,
confident in the virtues of the climate and soils in
the Rosario Valley. With a firm conviction in the vital
importance of maintaining a strong professional
team to guide every step of the project, the family
incorporated external consultants into the project
in 2000 to ensure that Matetic wines achieve the
highest quality. Matetic produces Chardonnay,
Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Gewürztraminer,
and Riesling. Matetic has an hotel, provides various
outdoor excursions (hikes, horseback rides, biking,
etc.) and various tours an tastings.
Miguel Torres | Curicó Valley
In 1979, the hundred year-old wine-making company
Miguel Torres, acquired a small winery in Curicó
Valley. Today, the 100 hectares acquired turned into
445 hectares of vineyards. They benefit from excellent
weather conditions, allowing them to produce sublime
wines.
This family business, striving to maintain the tradition
and passion for wines over the years, is a major
and well-recognized winery in Chile. Miguel Torres
produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah,
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Carignan,
Gewürztraminer, Merlot, País, Pinot Noir, and Riesling.
Miguel Torres boasts tours, a restaurant, a visitor
centre, an exposition centre, a tasting centre, a guest
house and sales facilities in Chile.
Pérez Cruz | Maipo Valley
During the last century, the Pérez Cruz family started
to develop the agricultural activity with a high level of
dedication and professionalism. They took advantage
of the capacities and enthusiasm of each member of
the family to maintain this passion for this common
interest.
Their wines are faithfully representative of New World
wineries, providing excellent quality and consistence
in each bottle produced. Tarapaca produces Cabernet
Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Carménère,
Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay among others.
Tarapaca boasts various tours through the enterprise
including tastings.
Don Pablo Pérez Zañartu, prominent Chilean business
man, bought the Fundo Liguai de Huelquén located
in the Maipo valley, and managed to create a strong
familial interest for the countryside and wine making.
Thanks to the excellent conditions of the ground and
the climate of the Fundo Liguai, Doña Mariana Cruz
Costa and her sons created the project Viña Pérez
Cruz. Perez Cruz produces Cabernet Sauvignon,
Carmenere, Petit Verdot, Syrah, and Cot. Perez Cruz
boasts various tours through the enterprise including
tastings.
Tipaume | Cachapoal Valley
Since 1996, Tipaume is one of the first organic and
biodynamic wineries established in Chile. In an small
estate just at the footsteps of the Andes mountains,
in the Cachapoal Valley, the French agronomist
Yves Pouzet developed this family project, a lifetime
dream. The purpose of both wines is producing great
wines but not forgetting the natural essence of their
terroir. Their wine, made in amphoras “Grez”, comes
from one of our family last name. Tipaume & Grez
are made from the blending of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Carmenere, Merlot, Lacryma Christi and Viognier.
Tipaume boasts a tour and tastings.
Tarapacá | Maipo Valley
Viña Tarapacá was established in 1874, in the foothills
of the Cordillera de los Andes, creating wines reflecting
a century-long tradition and contemporary elegance.
Located in Maipo Valley, it benefits from a unique
ecosystem allowing them to produce Premium Wines.
Undurraga | Maipo Valley
Undurraga was founded in 1885. With plants brought
back from France and Germany, and under the
supervision of a French viticultor the first vineyards
were created in Santa Ana, Valley de Maipo. Today,
with more than 125 years of tradition, Undurraga
is present in more than 70 countries. Undurraga
produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc,
Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewürstraminer,
Carménère, and Chardonnay. Undurraga boasts
wine routes that include a visit to the park and the
vineyards, a soil analysis test pit, vinification of the
plant, entertainment garden, the underground cellars,
lunch possibilities, and tasting.
Viu Manent | Colchagua Valley
Viu Manent is a Chilean winery owned by the Viu
family. It was founded in 1935 when the Catalonian
immigrant Miguel Viu-García and his two sons Agustín
and Miguel Viu-Manent founded Bodegas Viu in
Santiago de Chile. It’s situated in Colchagua valley. This
traditional estate included 150 hectares of vineyards
planted to noble, pre-phylloxera vines, as well as a
winery and manor house. Viu Manent produces Pinot
Noir, Merlot, Carménère, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier,
and Semillon. Viu Manent boasts a restaurant, a
winery cafe, an equestrian club, a food & wine pairing
studio and an Emporio shop.
VIK | Apalta Valley
Our wine lovers will have the pleasure to taste the VIK
Icon wine, an excellent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon
and Carménère, produced with a holistic concept:
the synergy between a great terroir with 12 different
valleys, high precision viticulture, high technology,
passion, art and architecture. You will discover a
one-of-a kind winery and enjoy a private barrel wine
tasting. We also invite you to connect you with the
peaceful of nature in a horseback riding, mountain
biking or trekking. The Vik Experience will not leave
you indifferent! Vik produces Cabernet Sauvignon,
Carménère, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. VIK
offers wine tastings, horseback ridings, mountain bike
rides, gastronomy, accomodation, guided tours and
visits to neighboring vineyards.
William Cole |Casablanca Valley
The winery was built in 1999, deep within Casablanca
Valley, and is architecturally reminiscent of old Chilean
missions of the southwest American Indian pueblo.
The winery’s capacity of 2.4 million liters is provided
by 98 stainless steel tanks allowing them to fulfill their
mission: producing the finest possible wines using
modern technology and meticulous attention to every
processing detail. William Cole produces Sauvignon
Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Carmenere, Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot. William Cole boasts tastings
and visits to the vineyards and the wine cellars.
Chile takes a great deal of pride in its long history,
impressive geography, unique culture, and its religious
and indigenous roots. A warm, open and fun-loving
people, Chileans are always ready to celebrate. Any
number of festivals and cultural celebrations take
place in Chile year-round, and some of the most wellknown and exciting of those draw visitors not only
from around the country but from around the world.
From north to south Chilean people welcomes you to
witness the essence of its celebrations and enjoy the
colorful and majestic of Chilean traditions.
FESTIVITIES
Tapati (Easter Island)
On mystical Easter Island, the ‘Tapati’ festival sees
painted bodies become art. A queen is chosen for
the festival from amongst the young people, who
compete for the honor in swimming and canoeing
competitions using small boats and rafts made of
reeds. The teams prepare traditional costumes,
songs and dances, and share the stories of myths
and legends in oral narrations. Body painting, called
´Takona´, is the festival’s chief characteristic, where
the islanders paint their bodies with symbols of their
mythic origins using natural pigments. Physical skill
is also put to the test in the ´Haka Pei´ competition,
in which the most daring young men hurl themselves
at great speed down a mountain, sliding with banana
tree trunks.
La Tirana
La Tirana is a small town in the northern Tarapaca
Region, near the city of Iquique. Its annual festival,
‘Fiesta de la Tirana’, has acquired an importance that
spreads far beyond the itself. It has become Chile’s
most celebrated festival, visited by both local pilgrims
and tourists. On June 12 to 17 each year, dancers and
musicians enact the diablada, the ‘dance of the devils’,
and a carnavalesque dance for exorcising demons.
The dance troupe, wearing fearsome costumes and
masks, move to the rhythm of drums and flutes, with
the leader of the troupe setting the pace with toots
on a whistle. The festival demonstrates a synthesis
between local indigenous religions and Catholicism,
also paying homage to the Virgen del Carmen, or
‘Our Lady of Mount Carmel’. Descendants of the
Atacameño, Kunza, Aymara and other indigenous
peoples arrive at the Virgin’s sanctuary in processions,
making promises in exchange for blessings. Masses
are said in the church while in the surrounding area
there are stalls with handicrafts and food, and dancing
throughout the day.
La Semana Valdiviana (Valdivian Week)
There are more festivals in February. In southern Chile,
the region of lakes and thousand-year-old forests,
the residents of Valdivia celebrate the founding of
their city on February 9, 1552 in the festival of La
Semana Valdiviana. “On the Calle-Calle River the
moon is dancing,” goes a local song. And each year
on February 9, scores of vessels make the river come
to life, captivating Valdivians and visitors from all over
Chile and abroad. The garlanded ships compete for
the prize of most glamorous vessel of all, and are the
perfect setting for crowning the Queen of All Rivers.
A fireworks display closes the festival, while along the
riverbank people enjoy street performances, dining
and beer drinking, the latter a reminder of the cultural
influence of the German immigrants who began to
arrive in the region in the 1800s.
Grape Harvest Festival
The prestige of Chilean wine is celebrated in a special
way in the central zone. Preparations begin with the
arrival of summer, and the festivities culminate during
the final weeks of March. The Grape Harvest Festival
of the city of Curicó is probably the most impressive
of all. A religious ceremony blesses the first batch
of pulped grapes, followed by a parade. The Grape
Harvest also chooses a Queen, who is weighed on
a balance against bottles of wine while a contest
is held between grape stompers. Each competing
team stomps 20 kg of grapes for ten minutes, until
the fruit is converted into juice. Applause and shouts
of encouragement follow the stompers’ energetic
progress as they compete to crush all the grapes and
produce the largest quantity of juice they can.
Fiestas Patrias - National Holidays
On the 18th and 19th of September, Chile’s National
Holidays’ celebrations take place. The coming Spring
is anticipated by open-air ramadas, shelters with
roofs made of tree branches, and fondas, refreshment
stands offering typical dishes, meat or cheese
empanadas, cider and red wine. Under the shelter
of the ramadas people dance the cueca, the national
dance of Chile. It is found with small local variations
throughout Chile, and consists of pairs of dancers
waving handkerchiefs in the air to depict couples
courting and flirting. The people commemorate the
First Assembly of the Government, which marked the
beginning of Chile’s independence on September
18th, 1810, and military triumphs are celebrated with
a parade, presided over by the President, in Santiago’s
Parque O’Higgins. The Chilean flag is displayed on
houses and apartments and children fly kites and play
with marbles and spinning tops. They have hopscotch
competitions and greased pole climbing contests.
There are horse races, Chilean style – bareback, the
rider holding onto the horse’s mane – while rodeos
are held in traditional rings.
Fiesta de La Virgen de Andacollo
The Festival of the Virgen of Andacollo, in the northern
town of Andacollo, is a popular religious festival
celebrating copper, Chile’s greatest natural resource.
Andacollo was a settlement of Molle people, who
are related to the Incas and developed agriculture
and exploited the copper resources. In their native
language of Quechua, ‘anta’ means copper, and
‘coya’ means monarch, and the Virgen of Andacollo
is thus known as the Queen of Copper. The festival,
held each year on 24th - 26th December, is one of the
most widely-attended religious festivals in Chile, with
dances and pledges to the Virgin.
Carnaval Andino Con la Fuerza del Sol
The Carnaval Andino Con la Fuerza del Sol, or “the
Andean Festival with the Strength of the Sun,” is one
of the most influential and entertaining of a string of
festivals that take place in February in Chile’s northern
region. Hosted in the city of Arica, Con la Fuerza del
Sol is a three-day festival that celebrates the peaceful
blending of Spanish and indigenous cultures in the
Andes, as well as Catholic and indigenous traditions.
Chilean, Peruvian and Bolivian participants come
together to celebrate with lavish costumes, dance
groups and brass bands, which compete for the favor
of the audience.
Chile as a Family:
Santiago, San Pedro de Atacama & Puerto Varas
Day 1: Santiago
Upon arrival to Santiago you will be taken to your
hotel. Time to shake off the flight and have some time
to relax. Our guide will give you a good introduction
of what can be expected for the next couple of days
and some good tips. Overnight in Santiago. Suggested
Hotel Atton
Day 2: Santiago City Tour
Views of a moving city - From the history of the
colonial neighborhoods to the modernity of the
new financial center also known as “Sanhattan”, be
part of this trip through the different sceneries that
characterize this Southamerican Metropolis. We will
begin by the city’s old residential area, passing by
beautiful residences that today are part of the Barrio
Universitario (university area). Our trip continues to
the historical and financial City Center. We stop by
the main highlights: La Moneda government palace,
the Main Square and its surrounding buildings. We
drive along the green Parque Forestal, where we
can admire the stunning building of the Fine Arts
museum. We continue the tour visiting the bohemian
Bellavista neighborhood and visit San Cristóbal Hill
where we have a unique view of the city. We continue
driving towards Barrio El Golf to look around the
most spectacular and modern area in the city, where
many embassies and the Headquarters of the most
important Chilean and foreign companies are located.
In the evening you will be greeted by a local chef who
will invite you to participate in a cooking class using
some of the local products, just a fun way to spend
the evening sharing stories and learning more about
some of Chile’s traditions and lifestyle while enjoying
a nice meal. (B,D) Suggested Hotel Atton
Day 3: Santiago –San Pedro de Atacama
At proper time you will be driven to Santiago’s airport
to connect with Calama. From there you will be taken
to San Pedro de Atacama. An amazing oasis located
amid the driest desert in the world which is located
at 2430 meters above sea level. With data suggesting
that the first setters established San Pedro over
11.000 years ago and its surroundings will give you a
whole new perspective.
In the evening you will depart for Death Valley and
the Moon Valley, both part of the National Reserve
Los Flamencos and located only a few kilometers from
San Pedro. We begin by visiting The Death Valley, also
known as Mars Valley, where we can experience one
of the most desolated and arid landscapes on the
earth, hence the name Death Valley. We continue to
the Moon Valley, a place with beautiful shapes and
colors, where we can walk and enjoy a great geological
spectacle that has been repeatedly compared with
the surface of the moon, with its angular geology
and rocks sculpted by millenniums of erosion. Visit
the salt caverns before climbing the mayor sand dune
where we can marvel at the kaleidoscope of colors
that appear over the Andes at sunset. Return to San
Pedro de Atacama approx. 20:30. (B) Suggested Hotel
Casa Atacama
Day 4: San Pedro de Atacama
One of the most fun excursions one can take as a
family is to pedal over to the Cejar Lagoon. Only one
hour away from town this is a great way to experience
the desert - a natural environment of amazing beauty.
The lagoon has turquoise waters surrounded by salt
crystals of different shapes. Their geomorphologic
constitution is unique in the Atacama Salt Flat. This
is a habitat of the pink flamingo. Then ride back to
the hotel. In the afternoon we suggest you to have a
great time by sliding down some dunes in a sandboard;
fun and easy, this will surely give you some laughs to
treasure and some good pictures to take back home.
(B) Suggested Hotel Casa Atacama
Day 5: Tatio Geysers
Departing around 4:30 am (exact departure time
depends on the time of the year), from the hotel to
the Geyser del Tatio located at 98kms from San Pedro
at 4.300 mts. We arrive at the geyser around 7:00am.
Enjoy a picnic style breakfast and have a guided stroll
through the geothermal field to see the geyser and
pools of boiling water and mud. The area takes on an
almost surreal look at sunrise. Once the sun has risen
and the thermal activity is calmed, we move to the
area of the hot springs for a rejuvenating soak in 40°C
water before the return towards San Pedro. On the
way back you will see the Tocorpuri and Sairecahur
volcano. Later stop in a small town called Machuca
located atacameño 4000m and virtually uninhabited
due to the drastic migration to nearby towns. Its few
inhabitants are engaged in agriculture, grazing and
dairy production. In this town we will visit an old
church of the colonial times.
In the afternoon it is possible to engage in a soft
adventure by taking the time to enjoy a mild walk with
some locals while they graze their animals, mainly
llamas. Listen to the life story of the shepherdess,
walking through fire and grazing animals Atacameños
by Coyo Ayllu, be linked with the ancestral life so you
can understand some of the history of these lands. (B)
Suggested Hotel Casa Atacama.
Day 6: San Pedro de Atacama
Enjoy an excursion on ATVs, Crossing the oasis riding
a north road of the Salar de Atacama, touring ride
without big obstacles, on the way we stop at big
tree, then we get to Ojos del Salar and visit Laguna
Tebinquinche where we hike around relaxing our
feet’s at the water. On the way back we stop at Laguna
Cejar where is possible to float like a cork, because
of the waters’ high saltiness. Half Day excursion. (B)
Suggested Hotel Casa Atacama
Day 7: San Pedro de Atacama – Santiago – Viña
Matetic
You will be taken to Calama for your connecting flight
to Santiago, from there, a short drive takes you into
one of the most authentic properties within Chile,
Casona Matetic. Located amid a spectacular valley
and within a fabulous vineyard/estancia the place has
a lot to offer for everybody who just want to relax
or engage in some activities such as hiking, horse
riding or biking. Food and wine are also highlights to
consider. (B,D) Suggested Hotel Casona Matetic
Day 8: Matetic Vinyard
Today you can choose among some of the activities
such as horse riding, biking or trekking. Another good
option can be just to stroll around the properties
organic fields where llamas and geese roam in order
to contribute with the biodynamic farming which
takes place here. A truly fantastic experience. (B,L,D)
Suggested Hotel Casona Matetic
Day 9: Matetic Vineyard – Huilo Huilo
At proper time you will be transferred back to
Santiago for a flight to Valdivia. From there we start
our way up to the Valdivian rain forest and into the
Huilo- Huilo Biological reserve. This amazing piece of
land is a private effort to preserve the area and offers
a myriad of opportunities for nature lovers as well as
jaw dropping landscapes and fun activities. Rest of the
day is at leisure. (B,D) Suggested Hotel Nothofagus
Day 10: Huilo Huilo – Puerto Varas
From Huilo Huilo continue your Travels into de Lake
District by driving to the Lake’s District Capital; Puerto
Varas. Located on the shores of the Llanquihue Lake
(the second largest in Chile) and with the perfect
picture of Osorno volcano as a backdrop. Enjoy the
scenery and just relax. (B) Suggested Hotel Cabaña
del Lago
Day 11: Puerto Varas
A great day at a local farm awaits: a trail carries us
to the shore of the Maullín River, here we will learn
about the wetlands and its habitants, many species
of endemic birds. The trails bring us underneath a
beautiful tree canopy where it’s possible to enjoy the
scents of the local forests.
Later that day, we will visit the Conservation Centre
for Wild Animals where you can see pudu, güiñas,
pumas, foxes, etc. We will then be served a delicious
Patagonian lunch, prepared with organic products
from the orchard and vegetable garden waits for us.
(B.L) Suggested Hotel Cabaña del Lago
Day 12: Puerto Varas
At proper time you will be transferred to the airport
for connecting flight. (B)
The land of adventure
Santiago, San Pedro de Atacama & Río Tranquilo
caverns before climbing the mayor sand dune where
we can marvel at the kaleidoscope of colors that
appear over the Andes at sunset. Return to San Pedro
de Atacama approx. 20:30.
Day 4: San Pedro de Atacama - Caspana
Day 1: Santiago
Suggested Hotel: Lastarria.
Upon arrival to Santiago you will be taken to your
hotel. Time to shake off the flight and have some time
to relax. Our guide will give you a good introduction of
what can be expected for the next couple of days and
some good tips. Overnight in Santiago.
Day 2: Santiago
Only 45 minutes from downtown Santiago lays a
hidden jewel for avid hikers, Yerba Loca. The wellmarked trail goes on for approximately 19 km. Our
excursion however will cover half of that distance as
a way to immerse ourselves in the rugged nature of
all that Chile has to offer: beautiful scenery amid the
Andes’ mountains, the second mountain range in the
world.
Day 3: Santiago –San Pedro de Atacama
Suggested Hotel: Casa Atacama
At proper time you will be driven to Santiago’s airport
to connect with Calama. From there you will be taken
to San Pedro de Atacama. An amazing oasis located
amid the driest desert in the world which is located
2430 meters above sea level. With data suggesting
that the first setters established San Pedro over
11.000 years ago and its surroundings will give you a
whole new perspective.
In the evening you will depart for the Death Valley and
the Moon Valley, both part of the National Reserve
Los Flamencos and located only a few kilometers from
San Pedro. We begin by visiting The Death Valley, also
known as Mars Valley, where we can experience one
of the most desolated and arid landscapes on the
earth, hence the name Death Valley. We continue to
the Moon Valley, a place with beautiful shapes and
colors, where we walk and enjoy a great geological
spectacle. With its angular geology and rocks sculpted
by millenniums of erosion, it has been repeatedly
compared with the surface of the moon. Visit the salt
We leave San Pedro de Atacama crossing Valle de
la Luna and the Llano de la Paciencia, to cross the
Cordillera de Domeyko through mountain mining roads
and finally to reach the protected area of petroglyphs
Yerba Buena, where these designs engraved in rocks
for thousands of years, will be explained. Then we will
head towards the village of Rio Grande immerse on
a huge canon. We head towards Calama old mining
roads and come to visit the town of Chiu-Chiu where
the oldest church in Chile is placed. Where we have
lunch at restaurant. We continue our journey to the
town of Caspana (3,000 m), a small village of 150
inhabitants Atacama, with terraced crops. We will
have dinner after reviewing the route an appetizer,
a dish typical of the area. Hostel accommodation is
managed by the indigenous community of Caspana.
This night we will have a stargazing tour.
Day 5: Caspana – San Pedro de Atacama
We head toward the protected area of Geysers,
crossing a mountain range at almost 5.000 meters.
Tatio Geysers are the third largest geothermal field in
the world and the highest ones. We visit the village
of Machuca, a small village of 15 inhabitants with
a picturesque church, to continue Puritama Park,
Private Nature Reserve for lunch at its thermal pools.
We will travel to San Pedro de Atacama to complete
the 2-days trip.
Day 6: San Pedro de Atacama – Santiago
Suggested Hotel: Lastarria.
Transfer to Calama to fly to Santiago. At proper time
we will enjoy a city tour; views of a moving city From the history of the colonial neighborhoods
to the modernity of the new financial center also
known as “Sanhattan”, we will be provide an insight
into the different sceneries that characterize this
Southamerican Metropolis. Beginning by the city’s old
residential area, we will pass by beautiful residences
that today are part of the Barrio Universitario
(university area). Our trip continues to the historical and
financial City Center. We stop by the main highlights:
La Moneda government palace, the Main Square and
its surrounding buildings. We drive along the green
Parque Forestal, where we can admire the stunning
building of the Fine Arts museum. We continue the
tour visiting the bohemian Bellavista neighborhood
and visit San Cristóbal Hill where we have a unique
view of the city. Our tour continues to Barrio El Golf
- the most spectacular and modern area in the city,
where many embassies and the Headquarters of the
most important Chilean and foreign companies are
located.
Day 7: Santiago – Rio Tranquilo
Suggested Hotel: Rio Tranquilo.
You will be transferred to Santiago airport and
connect the flight to Balmaceda. Here you will pick
up your car to drive south to the Carretera Austral,
one of the last adventure roads. Tall peaks, glaciers
and native forests will be a constant on your journey
through one of the least explored corners of Chile.
Overnight in Rio Tranquilo.
Day 8: Exploradores Glacier
The spectacular route to our destination stretches
from the town of Puerto Río Tranquilo on the western
shore of Lake General Carrera to the entrance to the
viewpoint of the Exploradores Glacier about 52 km east
of there (2 and a half hours travel time). A 30-minute
uphill walk through the woods offers incredible views
of the glacier and Mount San Valentín, Patagonia’s
highest peak (4058 m).
Up for even more adventure? Trek on the glacier.
You’ll reach clean ice after a long walk on the mud
and rocks that tend to accumulate at the beginning
of the trail – now it is time to put on your boots and
crampons. The beginning is steep, so walk with your
legs slightly spread and take firm steps to dig the
crampons into the slippery ground. The surface is full
of bumps, cracks, small streams and huge holes, some
of which go all the way to the bottom of the glacier.
The truly hardy will opt to spend some time camping
and climbing on the glacier. This longer tour option
is without any doubt one of the most memorable
adventures Patagonia has to offer. Overnight in
Puerto Rio Tranquilo.
Day 9: Puerto Rio Tranquilo – Puerto Bertrand
Suggested in Hotel: Puerto Bertrand
Continue driving south until you reach Puerto
Bertrand, on the Banks of the largest Chilean river,
the Baker, there is a property that will allow you to
engage on some fun adventures, while having the
comfort to go back to a nice bed and to the hands
of your lovely guests. Among the different excursions
you are offered are: Fly fishing (any level), kayaking,
river rafting, Mountain biking or hiking.
Day 10: Puerto Bertrand
A day at leisure to explore more of the area - a great
alternative is to take a drive down to Caleta Tortel, a
unique town where all houses and streets are built on
stilts. The mouth of the Baker River with its emerald
colored waters, is also a stunning view. Driving time
both ways is about 6 hours.
Day 11: Puerto Bertrand – Coyhaique
Take your car and start driving back into civilization.
Spend the night in Coyhaique. There is a good
selection of restaurants where authentic Patagonian
BBQ is served - don’t miss the opportunity.
Day 12: Balmaceda – Santiago
Suggested Hotel: Lastarria.
At proper time drop off your car at the Balmaceda
airport and catch your flight to Santiago. There you
will be transferred to your hotel for the last night in
Chile.
Day 13: Transfer out.
Chile Deluxe
Santiago, San Pedro de Atacama & Patagonia
Day 6: Wine country
A day at leisure to explore the valley, indulge yourself
with views, and the tastes of some of the most elegant
wines.
Day 7: Wine country - Patagonia
Day 1: Santiago
Suggested Hotel: The Singular Santiago.
Upon arrival to Santiago you will be transferred to
your hotel where you will receive a nice Spa treatment
to shake off the flight. We will then proceed to an
evening city tour that will allow you to see some of
the city’s most interesting points. Go to a lookout
point to enjoy the sunset. Then we will head over to a
private dinner.
Day 2-4: Santiago - San Pedro de Atacama
Suggested Hotel: Awasi Atacama.
At proper time you will be driven to Santiago’s airport
to connect with Calama, from where you will be taken
to San Pedro de Atacama. An amazing oasis located
amid the driest desert in the world which is located
at 2430 meters above sea level. With data suggesting
that the first setters established San Pedro over
11.000 years ago and its surroundings will give you a
whole new perspective.
The next 3 days are perfect for you to explore the area
at your own pace with a private driver and guide at
disposal. Enjoy great food and the best Chilean wine
surrounded by the wild Atacama Desert and be ready
to be pampered by great service. (All inclusive)
Day 5: San Pedro de Atacama – Wine country
Suggested HOtel: L’Apostolle/Vik.
At proper time you will be taken to Calama’s airport to
catch your connecting flight to Santiago. From there
we will take a drive into the wine-country. Beautiful
rolling hills on the one side and the Andes on the
other create the perfect climate for the production
of excellent wines. We will spend the next 2 nights at
a fabulous lodge located amid vines, overlooking the
valley. The way, we suggest, of gaining insight into this
beautifully located spot is to riding a helicopter and
flying over the Andes overlooking the great scenery.
Suggested Hotel: Patagonia Camp.
At proper time you will be transferred to Santiago to
catch the flight that will take you to Punta Arenas,
your gateway to Patagonia, from there you will be
transferred to Patagonia Camp; the ultimate Glamping
experience in Chile and from which it is possible to
have great access to all that Torres del Paine National
park has to offer.
Day 8 and 9: Patagonia Camp
Enjoy the scenery of Lago Toro and take advantage
of Patagonia Camp’s strategic location to immerse
yourself in the magnificent Torres del Paine National
Park. The Camp offers daily excursions into the park
that will allow you to grasp its natural beauty as a
whole: glaciers, mountains, flora and fauna and of
course the Paine Massif.
Day 10: Back to Santiago
Suggested Hotel: The Singular Santiago.
Today you will be transferred back to Punta Arenas
from where you will catch a connecting flight back to
Santiago.
Day 11: Transfer out
Wellness
Santiago, San Pedro de Atacama & Patagonia
Day 1: Santiago
Suggested Hotel: Noi Vitacura.
Upon arrival to Santiago you will be taken to your
hotel. Time to shake off the flight and have some time
to relax. Our guide will give you a good introduction of
what can be expected for the next couple of days and
some good tips. Overnight in Santiago.
Day 2: Hot Springs
Suggested Hotel: Termas de Jahuel.
Only 90 minutes away from Santiago there is a
well-kept secret among locals; Termas de Jahuel,
probably the best hot-spring facility in Chile, which
not only takes advantage of the country’s well known
volcanic nature, but which is also a greatly secluded
area, perfect for relaxing and enjoying all the great
treatments that the property offers, add great food
and Chilean wine to the mix and you will be giving
yourself a treat.
Day 3: Hot Springs - Spa
Choose amongst a massage, a spa treatment or simply
soak in one of the thermal pools. If you’re feeling more
active take one of the offered excursions by the hotel.
Day 4: San Pedro de Atacama
Suggested Hotel: Alto Atacama.
From Termas de Jahuel head over to Santiago to catch
a connecting flight to Calama, only one hour away.
From there you will be taken to San Pedro de Atacama.
An amazing oasis located amid the driest desert in the
world which is located at 2430 meters above sea level.
With data suggesting that the first setters established
San Pedro over 11.000 years ago and its surroundings
will give you a whole new perspective.
In the evening you will depart for the Death Valley and
the Moon Valley, both part of the National Reserve
Los Flamencos and located only a few kilometers from
San Pedro. We begin by visiting The Death Valley, also
known as Mars Valley, where we can experience one
of the most desolated and arid landscapes on the
earth, hence the name Death Valley. We continue
to the Moon Valley, a place with beautiful shapes
and colors, where we can walk and enjoy a great
geological spectacle. With its angular geology and
rocks sculpted by millenniums of erosion, it has been
repeatedly compared with the surface of the moon.
Visit the salt caverns before climbing the mayor sand
dune where we can marvel at the kaleidoscope of
colors that appear over the Andes at sunset. Return
to San Pedro de Atacama approx. 20:30.
Day 5 and 6: San Pedro de Atacama
Take the opportunity to explore the driest desert in
the world by taking some of the fabulous excursions
that the hotel has to offer. In the evening you can take
you time to enjoy the properties fabulous location or
just head over to its magnificent spa. Truly a unique
experience.
Day 7: San Pedro de Atacama –Con Con
Suggested Hotel: Casa Doca.
Drive to Calama to catch a connecting flight to Santiago.
From there you have an hour and ½ drive to the coast
to your next destination. Located overlooking the
Pacific Ocean, the small boutique Hotel Casa Doca
guarantees you great views and homelike feel. It
also features a small Spa which makes it perfect for
relaxing.
Day 8: Con Con
A day at leisure to explore Valparaiso and its colorful
streets. You will enjoy its culture and views and
finally have lunch or dinner at one of its well-known
restaurants. In the evening we suggest heading back
to Casa Doca to contemplate the sunset.
Day 9: Santiago – Patagonia
Suggested Hotel: Tierra Patagonia.
Back to Santiago for transit to Punta Arenas, from
there you will head north to Torres del Paine for the
next 3 nights.
Day 10 and 11: Torrs del Paine
Immerse yourself in the magnificent Torres del Paine
National Park. The Camp offers daily excursions into
the park that will allow you to grasp its natural beauty
as a whole: glaciers, mountains, flora and fauna and
of course the Paine Massif.
Day 12: Santiago
Suggested Hotel: Noi Vitacura.
Back to Santiago via Punta Arenas for one last
night before heading back home.
Day 13: Transfer out.