Classic Chile

12 NIGHT(S)

A 12-day introduction to some of Chile’s highlights staying in luxury hotels and lodges.

Your trip will start with two nights in Chile’s capital, Santiago. Your guide will take you on a private tour and you can have some time to explore this charming city. Next, you will fly north to the Atacama Desert. Spend three nights here exploring this spectacular area, encompassing salt flats, geysers and an amazing lunar landscape. From the desert, switch to the complete contrast of Patagonia. Spend one night in Punta Arenas before continuing to your lodge on the edge of Torres del Paine. Spend three nights here, exploring this amazing part of the world with your own private guide. You can enjoy stunning scenery and some fabulous treks, visit glaciers and local estancias and even explore on horseback along with the gauchos. Your trip will finish with two nights in the Chilean wine region. Relax in a luxury hotel, enjoying delicious food and fine wines.

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Trip Highlights

  • Stay at a luxury hotel in the heart of Santiago’s historic and cultural districts.

  • Discover the Atacama Desert from a stylish lodge with views of the Licancabur volcano.

  • Explore Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park with a private guide and tailor-made hikes.

  • Relax in Chile’s scenic wine region, sampling local wines and enjoying vineyard views.

  • When to go

    While most of Chile can be travelled to year-round, Patagonia and the Torres del Paine National Park is best visited in spring and summer (October to April) when the weather is mildest days are longer, and all trails are open. Most of the park is closed during the coldest months, May to September.

    BEST TIME TO VISIT

    Chile is an unforgettable holiday destination for us and an exceptionally easy place to visit. We stayed in great hotels and had well-organised transfers, so all we had to do was enjoy the fantastic scenery and Chilean culture.

    – Humboldt Client

    Day by Day Itinerary

    Singular Santiago Chile Rooftop
    Arrive into Santiago

    Arrive in Santiago and transfer to your hotel for the next two nights. You will have time to relax and spend the evening at your leisure.

    1
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    Discover Santiago

    Enjoy a private tour of Santiago exploring its historic centre, vibrant neighbourhoods and key cultural sites, including La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas, Bellavista and San Cristobal Hill, with visits to major museums, including Pablo Neruda’s former home.

    2
    Tierra Atacama, Atacama Desert, Chile
    Travel to Atacama

    Fly north to the Atacama Desert and check in to your luxury hotel overlooking the Licancabur volcano.

    3
    Salt Flats in the Atacama Desert, northern Chile
    Explore the desert

    These days will be filled with your choice from the tours and activities on offer at your hotel, seeing all the desert has to offer.

    4 - 5
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    Travel south to Patagonia

    Today you will fly south and check in to your hotel in Punta Arenas for one night before continuing to Torres del Paine.

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    Awasi Patagonia Chile
    Begin your adventure in the Torres del Paine National Park

    This morning your guide will collect you and take you to your luxury hotel located in Torres del Paine.

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    Awasi Patagonia, Torres del Paine, luxury Patagonia, Luxury Chile holidays, luxury Patagonia lodge
    Explore Chilean Patagonia

    During this time you will explore Torres del Paine with your private guide. Enjoy fabulous treks and amazing scenery as you get to know this very special part of the world.

    8 - 9
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    Travel to Chile’s wine region

    Today you will fly back to Santiago and transfer to the wine region for the next two nights.

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    Vina Matetic, Wine Region, Chile
    Relax in the wine region

    Today is free for you to enjoy the tours and activities on offer at your hotel, tasting wine and relaxing in beautiful surroundings.

    11
    Aeroplane home
    Fly home

    Take a transfer back to the airport for your flight home.

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    Where to stay

    Awasi Patagonia View, Torres del Paine, Chile
    Awasi Patagonia
    Matetic-3-RSZ
    La Casona Hotel & Matetic Vineyard

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