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Experiences<br />
in Chile<br />
Torres del Paine<br />
Torres del Paine<br />
Osorno Volcano and Puerto Varas<br />
Chilean Lake District<br />
Boat ride on Lake Grey, Patagonia<br />
Take a boat ride on Lake Grey and navigate<br />
past floating icebergs to the face of the<br />
monumental Grey Glacier, the largest<br />
in the Torres del Paine National Park.<br />
Reaching over 30 metres in height and<br />
extending as far as the eye can see,<br />
admire its sheer size by cruising in front<br />
of the cracked and fissured blue wall.<br />
Witness icy pinnacles calving off and<br />
floating away across the milky waters of<br />
the lake.<br />
Granite peaks & stunning glaciers • Patagonia<br />
wildlife • Nature walks & hikes<br />
Stretching across southern Chile and<br />
Argentina, Patagonia is a land of rugged and<br />
untamed wilderness. The remote Torres del<br />
Paine National Park, a five-hour drive through<br />
the vast steppe from the southerly city of<br />
Punta Arenas, possesses the characteristic<br />
unspoilt landscape of this windswept region.<br />
The soaring granite towers and cuernos of<br />
the park are surrounded by shimmering<br />
lagoons and glaciers, dense forests and<br />
tumbling waterfalls. This strikingly beautiful<br />
area is home to a wealth of wildlife including<br />
guanacos, flightless rheas, condors and<br />
flamingos, and can be explored by boat,<br />
vehicle or on foot. Hiking opportunities range<br />
from easy nature walks to more arduous hikes.<br />
Moai statues, Easter Island<br />
Snow-capped volcanoes, lakes & forests •<br />
Mapuche culture<br />
Snow-capped volcanoes, rivers and deep blue<br />
lakes dominate the scenery of the Chilean<br />
Lake District. The southern region can be best<br />
explored from Puerto Varas, set on a lake with<br />
stunning views of the cones of the Osorno and<br />
Calbuco volcanoes. This charming Germaninfluenced<br />
town is a starting point for one of<br />
the most spectacular Andean lake crossings<br />
into Argentina, as well as day trips to nearby<br />
national parks. Not far off the coast and<br />
reached by ferry, the distinctive island of Chiloé<br />
is known for its colourful stilt-houses and 16thcentury<br />
wooden churches. The northern Lake<br />
District around Pucón is covered in araucaria<br />
and lenga forests and is home to indigenous<br />
Mapuche people.<br />
Easter Island<br />
Giant stone statues • Polynesian culture<br />
Officially part of Chile, the mysterious and<br />
remote Easter Island lies in the middle of<br />
the South Pacific, a five-hour flight from<br />
the mainland. This small volcanic rock is an<br />
extraordinary open-air museum of hundreds<br />
of moai (gigantic stone statues). Guided tours<br />
to ceremonial platforms and the quarry can be<br />
arranged, while the small village of Hanga Roa<br />
is easily explored on your own. We recommend<br />
stays of three or four nights due to the remote<br />
location and wealth of sites to visit.<br />
Stargazing in northern Chile<br />
Famed for its reliable weather and<br />
clear, unpolluted night skies, the dry<br />
Atacama Desert is a leading destination<br />
for astronomers and enthusiasts alike.<br />
Stargaze with expert guides for a glimpse<br />
of our planetary neighbours, the brightest<br />
stars in the Milky Way, and the glow of<br />
distant galaxies.<br />
Scenic self-drive trips<br />
Self-drives in Chile offer flexibility and<br />
freedom to explore at your own pace.<br />
Discover highland lagoons and adobe<br />
villages along roads with little traffic in<br />
the north, or follow scenic lake shores<br />
and towering mountains in the south.<br />
The largely unpaved Carretera Austral<br />
in Patagonia offers one of the most<br />
challenging and rewarding self-drive<br />
journeys on the continent.<br />
Winelands experience<br />
Set between the snow-capped Andes<br />
and the coast, Chile’s wine country is<br />
home to renowned vineyards. Exclusive<br />
winery estates, some among the oldest in<br />
the country, offer relaxing stays in their<br />
colonial haciendas or boutique lodges.<br />
Visit on a day trip and sample some of<br />
the region’s finest wines, or stay for two<br />
nights to best appreciate the beautiful and<br />
peaceful surroundings.<br />
A suggested itinerary...<br />
Essence of Chile<br />
14 days & 11 nights<br />
Superior from £4,295 (incl. flights)<br />
*<br />
Luxury from £5,195 (incl. flights)<br />
Starting and ending in the cosmopolitan<br />
city of Santiago, this tour explores Chile’s<br />
extraordinary landscapes from the driest<br />
desert on Earth to the wilds of Patagonia,<br />
with time to relax at a winery estate.<br />
Days 1-3: Fly to Santiago<br />
Fly direct to Santiago for 2 nights at Plaza San<br />
Francisco / Casa Bueras * with time to explore<br />
the city. (B)<br />
Days 4-6: Fly to Calama • Atacama<br />
Fly to Calama and transfer to San Pedro<br />
de Atacama for 3 nights at the Altiplanico<br />
/ explora Atacama * . Tour the stark desert<br />
including the Atacama salt lake. (B)<br />
Days 7-8: Fly to Santiago • Winelands<br />
Fly to Santiago and transfer to the Colchagua<br />
or Casablanca Valley for 2 nights at the<br />
restored Casa Silva or the colonial La Casona<br />
Matetic * . Sample fine wines and unwind in<br />
tranquil surroundings. (B)<br />
Day 9: Fly to Punta Arenas • Puerto Natales<br />
Fly to Punta Arenas via Santiago and transfer<br />
to Puerto Natales. Overnight at Hotel<br />
Costaustralis. Luxury itinerary travels directly<br />
to Torres del Paine * . (B)<br />
Days 10-11: Torres del Paine<br />
Travel to Torres del Paine and stay for 2<br />
nights at Lago Grey / 3 nights at explora<br />
Patagonia * . Discover the dramatic scenery of<br />
this outstanding national park with emerald<br />
lakes and granite peaks. (B)<br />
Days 12-14: Fly to Santiago<br />
Drive to Punta Arenas and fly to Santiago for<br />
a final night before flying home. (B) (N)<br />
Tailor-made travel<br />
Contact our experts<br />
020 3627 3097<br />
CoxandKings.co.uk/make-an-enquiry<br />
For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3627 3097 or speak to your travel agent<br />
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