Enjoy Chile’s ultimate highlights
Begin your 17-day holiday in Chile’s cosmopolitan capital, Santiago, a city known for its leafy parks, boutique districts and thriving restaurant scene. From here, travel to the bohemian port city of Valparaíso, where steep hillsides, colourful murals and a lively creative spirit offer a captivating introduction to Chile’s coastal culture.
Continue north to the moon-like landscapes of the Atacama Desert, where salt flats, geysers and dramatic rock formations create an otherworldly setting. Your journey then takes you south to the remarkable Torres del Paine National Park, a landscape of soaring peaks, turquoise lakes and vast Patagonian plains that invites exploration at a relaxed pace.
To conclude your holiday, spend a couple of days unwinding at a vineyard in the heart of the Chilean Wine Region. Enjoy relaxed tastings, peaceful surroundings and time to reflect on a journey that brings together many of Chile’s most celebrated highlights, offering a rewarding and unhurried way to experience this remarkable country.
Visit several regions in Chile
Accommodation detailed in itinerary
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14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
What you'll experience
- Discover the charms, boutiques and restaurants of Santiago: Explore leafy neighbourhoods, stylish shopping streets and a thriving food scene framed by views of the Andes.
- Experience the bohemian art scene of Valparaíso: Wander through colourful hillside districts filled with murals, galleries and creative energy at every turn.
- See the amazing landscapes of the Atacama Desert: Encounter salt flats, geysers and red rock formations that showcase the desert’s striking and varied scenery.
- Be inspired by the dramatic landscapes of southern Patagonia and Torres del Paine: Take in soaring peaks, turquoise lakes and open Patagonian plains as you explore one of Chile’s most celebrated national parks.
- Stay and sample the wines at a local winery near Santiago: Relax among rolling vineyards and enjoy tastings that highlight the diversity of Chile’s renowned wine region.
What's Included
- International flights
- 14 nights’ accommodation
- 18 meals: 14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
- City tour of Santiago
- Casablanca Valley and Vina del Mar Tour
- Tours of Moon Valley and Death Valley, Chile, the Altiplanic Lagoons and unique landscapes of the Atacama Desert
- Choice of included tours in Torres del Paine
- Full board stay and wine tasting at Casa Real
- Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary
Prices from £9,989 pp
Excludes:
- Meals not indicated in your itinerary
- Local departure taxes payable locally
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks etc
- Tips for guides and drivers (discretionary)
- Camera or video fees at any sites
Quick Itinerary
Leisurely Chile 17-day Itinerary
Days 1-4 UK - Santiago
Day 1 begins with a flight from the UK to Santiago, where you'll spend your first three nights in Chile's captivating capital city. Enjoy a fascinating half-day city tour on your first morning and learn about the rich multi-cultural history of Chile which has shaped what the country has become today.
Days 5-6 Valparaíso
Today you'll enjoy a full-day tour ending in Valparaíso. On your journey, you will be able to admire the important agricultural valley of Curacaví, take a tasting tour at one of the many boutique wineries in the San Antonio Valley before visiting the La Sebastiana Museum in Valparaíso, a place of inspiration for the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda.
Spend your full day at leisure in Valparaíso. exploring the unique bohemian atmosphere characterised by the brightly coloured houses, lively restaurant scene and the artwork that spills out onto the streets. Many homes have opened their doors to become art galleries and an afternoon spent walking around them is a must.
Days 7-9 Atacama Desert
After transferring back to Santiago, you will fly to Calama and discover the Atacama Desert – the highest, driest desert in the World. You will spend three nights near the town of San Pedro de Atacama.
On your second day, spend the morning at leisure before you head out on tour exploring the Moon Valley.
On your third day, you will head out on a full-day tour to the Altiplanico Lagoons before going onto the famous salt flats to see their resident flamingos. The day will be packed with inspiring scenery.
Day 10 Santiago
Today you will fly back to Santiago and spend the night at an airport hotel ready for your flight to Punta Arenas.
Days 11-13 Puerto Natales & Torres del Paine
Today you will fly to Punta Arenas in the heart of Chilean Patagonia. You will then transfer to Puerto Natales, the gateway town to the famous Torres del Paine National Park. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to a local hotel for three nights.
On your first day, you will join a full-day tour of the famous Torres Del Paine. The tour will take you to a number of the highlights in the park including Lago Grey and various excellent viewpoints for the three Torres.
Weather permitting, on your second day you will have a half-day Kayaking tour exploring the historic Eberhard Fjord. You will also go on a gentle 40-minute hike to reach various stunning lookouts.
(Option to stay inside Torres del Paine National Park available – please ask your Travel Specialist for more details).
Days 14-15 Casa Real Vineyard
In the morning you will be transferred back to Punta Arenas where you will fly on to Santiago. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Casa Real, a vineyard just south of Santiago.
While at Casa Real, enjoy a premium tour of the winery with wine tasting, a visit to the Andean Museum, mountain bike rides or walks. You will also be able to savour sparkling wines and premium wines during dinner as well as your own bottle of Casa Real wine which will be waiting for you in your room.
Days 16-17 Santiago - UK
After your stay at Casa Real, you will be transferred to Santiago airport for your onward flight and arrive back in UK on Day 17.
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