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Experiences
in Chile
Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine
Chilean Lake District
Osorno Volcano
Boat ride on Lake Grey, Patagonia
Take a boat ride on Lake Grey and navigate
past floating icebergs to the face of the
monumental Grey Glacier, the largest
in the Torres del Paine National Park.
Reaching over 30 metres in height and
extending as far as the eye can see,
its sheer size is best admired by cruising
in front of the cracked and fissured blue
wall. Witness icy pinnacles calving off and
floating away across the milky waters of
the lake.
Granite peaks & stunning glaciers • Patagonia
wildlife • Nature walks & hikes
Stretching across southern Chile and
Argentina, Patagonia is a land of rugged and
untamed wilderness. The remote Torres del
Paine National Park, a five-hour drive through
the vast steppe from the southerly city of
Punta Arenas, possesses the characteristic
unspoilt landscape of this windswept region.
The soaring granite towers and ‘cuernos’ peaks
of the park are surrounded by shimmering
lagoons and glaciers, dense forests and
tumbling waterfalls. This strikingly beautiful
area is home to a wealth of wildlife including
guanacos, flightless rheas, condors and
flamingos, and can be explored by boat,
vehicle or on foot. Hiking opportunities range
from easy nature walks to more arduous hikes.
Moai statues, Easter Island
Snow-capped volcanoes, lakes & forests •
Mapuche culture
Snow-capped volcanoes, rivers and deep blue
lakes dominate the scenery of the Chilean
Lake District. The southern region can be best
explored from Puerto Varas, set on a lake with
stunning views of the cones of the Osorno and
Calbuco volcanoes. This charming Germaninfluenced
town is a starting point for one of
the most spectacular Andean lake crossings
into Argentina, as well as day trips to nearby
national parks. Not far off the coast and
reached by ferry, the distinctive island of Chiloé
is known for its colourful stilt-houses and 16thcentury
wooden churches. The northern Lake
District around Pucón is covered in araucaria
and lenga forests and is home to indigenous
Mapuche people.
Easter Island
Giant stone statues • Polynesian culture
Offcially part of Chile, the mysterious and
remote Easter Island lies in the middle of
the South Pacific, a five-hour flight from
the mainland. This small volcanic rock is an
extraordinary open-air museum of hundreds
of moai (gigantic stone statues). Guided tours
to ceremonial platforms and the quarry can be
arranged, while the small village of Hanga Roa
is easily explored on your own. We recommend
stays of three or four nights due to the remote
location and wealth of sites to visit.
Stargazing in northern Chile
Famed for its reliable weather and
clear, unpolluted night skies, the dry
Atacama Desert is a leading destination
for astronomers and enthusiasts alike.
Stargaze with expert guides for a glimpse
of our planetary neighbours, the brightest
stars in the Milky Way, and the glow of
distant galaxies.
Scenic self-drive trips
Self-drives in Chile offer flexibility and
freedom to explore at your own pace.
Discover highland lagoons and adobe
villages along roads with little traffc in
the north, or follow scenic lake shores
and towering mountains in the south.
The largely unpaved Carretera Austral
in Patagonia offers one of the most
challenging and rewarding self-drive
journeys on the continent.
Winelands experience
Set between the snow-capped Andes
and the coast, Chile’s wine country is
home to renowned vineyards. Exclusive
winery estates, some among the oldest in
the country, offer relaxing stays in their
colonial haciendas or boutique lodges.
Visit on a day trip and sample some of
the region’s finest wines, or stay for two
nights to best appreciate the beautiful and
peaceful surroundings.
Suggested itinerary
Essence of Chile
14 days & 11 nights
Superior from £4,695 (incl. flights)
*
Luxury from £7,895 (incl. flights)
Starting and ending in the cosmopolitan
city of Santiago, this tour explores Chile’s
extraordinary landscapes from the driest
desert on Earth to the wilds of Patagonia,
with time to relax at a winery estate.
Days 1-3: Fly to Santiago
Fly direct to Santiago for 2 nights at the
Pullman Santiago El Bosque / Casa Bueras *
with time to explore the city. (B)
Days 4-6: Fly to Calama • Atacama
Fly to Calama and transfer to San Pedro de
Atacama for 3 nights at the Poblado Kimal
/ Tierra Atacama * . Tour the stark desert
including the Atacama salt lake. (B)
Days 7 & 8: Fly to Santiago • Winelands
Fly to Santiago and transfer to the Maipo or
Casablanca Valley for 2 nights at the historic
Casa Real or the colonial La Casona Matetic * .
Sample fine wines and unwind in tranquil
surroundings. (B)
Day 9: Fly to Punta Arenas • Puerto Natales
Fly to Punta Arenas via Santiago and transfer
to Puerto Natales. Overnight at Hotel
Costaustralis. Luxury itinerary travels
directly to Torres del Paine * . (B)
Days 10 & 11: Torres del Paine
Travel to Torres del Paine and stay for 2
nights at Lago Grey / 3 nights at Tierra
Patagonia * . Discover the dramatic scenery
of this outstanding national park with its
emerald lakes and granite peaks. (B)
Days 12-14: Fly to Santiago
Drive to Punta Arenas and fly to Santiago for
a final night before flying home. (B) (N)
Tailor-made travel
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