We Love —
- Exploring the Altiplanic Lagoons and Red Rocks, where sapphire lakes mirror snow-capped peaks, complemented by a traditional lunch.
- Stepping into history at Orongo, the ancient ceremonial village perched above volcanic cliffs, once home to the Birdman cult rituals.
- Cruising to the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers, where towering blue ice walls echo with calving, followed by a hearty Patagonian lunch.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Welcome to Chile —
Embark on an extraordinary 11-night journey through Chile, where cosmopolitan flair and awe-inspiring landscapes come together. Begin with time in Santiago, a city brimming with culture and energy, before venturing into the Atacama Desert to marvel at lunar valleys, steaming geysers, and star-filled skies. Continue your adventure with a stay on Easter Island, where the enigmatic moai statues and wild Pacific setting create an atmosphere of timeless mystery.
For those wishing to delve deeper, extend your experience with a 3-night stay in Punta Arenas, the gateway to Patagonia’s untamed beauty.
Our offers:
Offer 1: 11-night tour
Offer 2: 11-night tour & extension in Patagonia
Your itinerary in brief —
Discover the many faces of Chile on a unique 11- or 14-night tour. From Santiago, a bustling capital with cosmopolitan charm, to the lunar landscapes and starry skies of the Atacama Desert, this trip will take you to some of the most spectacular panoramas in the world.
It will then continue on to Easter Island, a mythical and mysterious land where the famous moai statues have stood guard for centuries, facing the Pacific Ocean.
Your 11-night itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago
Day 2: Santiago
Day 3: Valparaíso & Viña del Mar – Santiago
Day 4: Santiago – San Pedro de Atacama (Moon Valley)
Day 5: San Pedro de Atacama (Lagoons & Red Rocks)
Day 6: San Pedro de Atacama (Tatio Geysers & Astronomy)
Day 7: San Pedro de Atacama – Santiago
Day 8: Santiago – Easter Island (Ahu Akivi)
Day 9: Easter Island (Anakena & archaeological sites)
Day 10: Easter Island (Orongo & volcanoes)
Day 11: Easter Island – Santiago
Day 12: Departure from Santiago
Your 14-night itinerary if you choose the Patagonia extension (offer 2):
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago
Day 2: Santiago
Day 3: Valparaíso & Viña del Mar – Santiago
Day 4: Santiago – San Pedro de Atacama (Moon Valley)
Day 5: San Pedro de Atacama (Lagoons & Red Rocks)
Day 6: San Pedro de Atacama (Tatio Geysers & Astronomy)
Day 7: San Pedro de Atacama – Santiago
Day 8: Santiago – Easter Island (Ahu Akivi)
Day 9: Easter Island (Anakena & archaeological sites)
Day 10: Easter Island (Orongo & volcanoes)
Day 11: Easter Island – Santiago – Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales
Day 12: Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine – Puerto Natales
Day 13: Puerto Natales – Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers – Puerto Natales
Day 14: Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas – Santiago
Day 15: Departure from Santiago
You will have the option to stay in 3*, 4*, or 5* hotels, depending on your preferences.
Please note: your itinerary may have minor adjustments, but your overall trip experience will remain the same.
Your itinerary in detail —
Days 1 to 3
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago
- Arrival in Santiago, arrive in Chile’s vibrant capital, framed by the majestic Andes.
- Meet and greet at the airport, ensuring a smooth start to your journey.
- Transfer to your selected hotel to settle in and unwind after your flight.
- Overnight stay in Santiago, ready for the adventures ahead.
Breakfast included.
Day 2: Santiago
- After breakfast at the hotel, start the day refreshed and ready to explore Santiago.
- Half-day city tour of Santiago, enjoy a panoramic journey through the city’s main attractions, where rich history meets modern architecture.
- Visit iconic landmarks such as La Moneda Palace, Plaza de Armas, the Central Market, and Santa Lucia Hill, each offering a glimpse into Santiago’s vibrant character.
- Stop at a lapis lazuli store to admire and, if you wish, purchase exquisite jewellery and unique handicrafts.
- Overnight stay in Santiago, reflecting on the city’s charm and contrasts.
Breakfast included.
Day 3: Valparaíso & Viña del Mar – Santiago
- Begin the day ready to explore the Chilean coast.
- Drive through the Curacaví and Casablanca Valleys, admired for their stunning landscapes and renowned vineyards.
- Arrive in Valparaíso, a picturesque port city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a guided walk through the colourful Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción, with their narrow streets, vibrant murals, and panoramic views.
- Visit Plaza Sotomayor in the historic centre, then continue to the Flower Clock in Viña del Mar, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
- Enjoy free time for lunch at a local restaurant (not included), followed by a visit to one of Viña del Mar’s beautiful beaches to take in the coastal scenery.
- Return to Santiago for your overnight stay, reflecting on a day of culture, history, and stunning vistas.
Breakfast included.
Days 4 to 7
Day 4: Santiago – San Pedro de Atacama (Moon Valley)
- Arrival in Calama, be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your selected hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
- Afternoon visit to the Moon Valley, just a few kilometres from town, where jagged rock hills and unusual salt formations create a breathtaking geological landscape within Los Flamencos National Reserve.
- Wander among the valley’s striking shapes and serene environment, perfect for quiet contemplation, before witnessing a sunset that bathes the landscape in golden and red tones, leaving a truly unforgettable impression.
- Overnight stay in San Pedro de Atacama.
Difficulty: Low | Altitude: 2,600 metres
Recommendation: Cap, warm clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, and water.
Breakfast included.
Day 5: San Pedro de Atacama (Lagoons & Red Rocks)
- Departure at the scheduled time to explore the flamingo reserve, taking in the stunning altiplanic lagoons along the way.
- Journey across the oxidised volcanic lava of the Red Rocks, with several spectacular stops offering insight into the region’s unique flora and fauna.
- Enjoy the dramatic landscapes and learn about the natural wonders that make this area so remarkable.
- Overnight stay in San Pedro de Atacama.
Difficulty: Medium | Altitude: 4,200 metres
Recommendation: Very warm clothing (for temperatures below 0°C), hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and water.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 6: San Pedro de Atacama (Tatio Geysers & Astronomy)
- Early morning departure to the Altiplano to witness the sunrise at the Tatio Geysers, one of the world’s most impressive geothermal fields, where over 70 fumaroles send plumes of steam into the crisp Andean air.
- Marvel at the dawn colours contrasting with the deep blue sky, and enjoy a revitalising breakfast amid this spectacular landscape, where temperatures can range from -2°C to 24.5°C.
- On the return journey to San Pedro, admire the valleys, native flora, and fauna, including vicuñas and vizcachas, and stop at the quaint village of Machuca, home to around twenty adobe houses where locals sell handicrafts and traditional Andean foods.
- In the evening, experience a guided stargazing tour under the exceptionally clear Atacama Desert sky, exploring Andean cosmovision, astrophotography, and star observation in three immersive 30-minute sessions.
- Overnight stay in San Pedro de Atacama.
Tatio Geysers: Difficulty: Medium | Altitude: 4,300 metres | Recommendation: Very warm clothes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water
Astronomy Tour: Difficulty: Low | Altitude: 2,450 metres | Recommendation: Warm clothing
Breakfast included.
Day 7: San Pedro de Atacama – Santiago
- Transfer to Calama Airport at the scheduled time for your flight back to Santiago.
- Upon arrival, make your way to your airport hotel to rest and unwind after your journey.
- Overnight stay at the hotel, preparing for the next stage of your adventure.
Breakfast included.
Days 8 to 12
Day 8: Santiago – Easter Island (Ahu Akivi)
- Arrival on Easter Island, be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your selected hotel.
- In the afternoon, embark on a 20-minute trek to Ana te Pahu, one of the island’s most visited underground caves, historically used as a tribal residence with a freshwater source and cultivated plants. Its petrified lava roof resonates like a drum, giving the cave its name, “Te Pahu.”
- Continue to Ahu Akivi, a majestic site featuring seven restored moai representing the explorers sent by King Hotu Matu’a, astronomically aligned and central to ancient spiritual ceremonies.
- Visit Puna Pau, the crater of an old volcano where the red scoria used for the moai topknots (pukaos) was quarried, before returning to the hotel.
- Feel immersed in the origins, traditions, and enduring culture of Easter Island, a piece of Chile waiting to be discovered.
- Overnight stay on Easter Island.
Breakfast included.
Day 9: Easter Island (Anakena & archaeological sites)
- Follow in the footsteps of Ariki Hotu Matu’a, the island’s first king, who, according to legend, arrived on Isla de Pascua guided by a prophetic dream.
- Spend the morning visiting five key archaeological sites, including Akahanga, Rano Raraku, and Ahu Tongariki, each offering a fascinating glimpse into Rapa Nui culture and history.
- Enjoy lunch with a local Rapa Nui family, surrounded by native trees, and share in their traditions and gastronomy.
- In the afternoon, explore Te Pito Kura, known as the “navel of the world,” home to the largest moai ever transported and erected.
- Conclude at Anakena Beach, one of the island’s most historically significant sites, where Ariki Hotu Matu’a is said to have landed.
- Admire two ahus with their moai, relax on white sands, and take in the crystalline waters.
- Overnight stay on Easter Island.
Breakfast & lunch included.
Day 10: Easter Island (Orongo & volcanoes)
- Explore Orongo, the ceremonial village associated with the ancient Birdman (Tangata Manu) competition held each spring on the cliffs of Rano Kau volcano.
- Begin at Rano Kau, a freshwater crater and one of the island’s main volcanoes, offering privileged views of both the Pacific Ocean and the crater’s interior.
- Walk along Orongo’s trail to admire restored houses, rock art, and petroglyphs, gaining insight into its spiritual and cultural significance.
- Visit Vinapu, a mysterious site with basalt slabs fitted together so perfectly they recall the stonework of ancient Cuzco.
- Conclude the tour with an invitation to continue discovering your Rapa Nui roots.
- Overnight stay on Easter Island.
Breakfast included.
Day 11: Easter Island – Santiago
- Transfer to the airport at the scheduled time to board your flight back to Santiago.
- Upon arrival, proceed to your airport hotel to rest and unwind after your journey.
- Overnight stay at the hotel, preparing for your onward travel or next adventure.
Breakfast included.
Day 12: Departure from Santiago
- Final breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a last taste of Chile before your journey home.
- At the scheduled time, transfer to Santiago Airport to board your international flight.
Breakfast included.
3-night extension in Patagonia
Day 11: Easter Island – Santiago – Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales
- Flight back to Santiago, then head to Punta Arenas. Be welcomed at the airport before beginning your journey south.
- Transfer to the Punta Arenas Bus Terminal to board a scheduled bus to Puerto Natales, a scenic 3-hour drive through Patagonian landscapes.
- Upon arrival, meet and transfer to your selected hotel to settle in after the journey.
- Overnight stay in Puerto Natales, ready for the adventures that await in Patagonia.
Breakfast included.
Day 12: Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine – Puerto Natales
- Depart at the agreed time for a full-day journey through the stunning Torres del Paine National Park.
- Visit the Milodón Cave and take in breathtaking views of the Prat Mountain Range, Porteño Lake, Lake and Sierra del Toro, Sierra Ballena, Cuernos del Paine, Grey Lake, Salto Grande, Nordenskjöld Lake Viewpoint, Sarmiento Lake, and Laguna Amarga.
- Return to Puerto Natales at the end of the day, having experienced the park’s dramatic landscapes and natural wonders.
Breakfast & box lunch included.
Day 13: Puerto Natales – Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers – Puerto Natales
- Depart from Puerto Natales dock for a journey through the Última Esperanza Fjord, named after the 1557 expedition seeking the Strait of Magellan.
- Sail past the historic Bories meatpacking plant, and spot Imperial Cormorants, sea lions, and the region’s distinctive flora, including Coigüe, Canelo, Lenga, Ñire, Chilco, and Calafate.
- Admire the Balmaceda Glacier from the ship, then take a 20-minute walk to Serrano Glacier, following a trail along a small lake formed by its melting ice.
- Return to your selected hotel for an overnight stay, having experienced Patagonia’s pristine and majestic landscapes.
Note: Excursion is subject to weather conditions.
Breakfast & lunch included.
Day 14: Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas – Santiago
- Enjoy a final morning in Puerto Natales before continuing your journey.
- Transfer to the Puerto Natales Bus Terminal at the scheduled time to board a regular bus.
- Embark on a two-and-a-half-hour journey through scenic Patagonian landscapes, arriving at Punta Arenas Airport.
- Board your flight to your next destination, concluding this stage of your Patagonian adventure.
Breakfast included.
Day 15: Departure from Santiago
- Final breakfast at the hotel, savour your last moments in Santiago before your journey home.
- Transfer to Santiago Airport at the scheduled time.
- Board your international flight, concluding your unforgettable Chilean adventure.
Breakfast included.
Important information about your tour and visits:
The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change without affecting the overall experience of the itinerary.
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
To ensure you enjoy a stay that suits you at every stage of your tour, you will stay in a Standard room in 3*, 4* or 5* accommodation.
- 3* hotels (or similar):
- Santiago: NH Ciudad Santiago / Torremayor Lyon / Mercure Santiago / Panamericana Hotel Providencia
- San Pedro de Atacama: La Casa de Don Tomás / Hard Road Atacama / Casa Algarrobo / Diego de Almagro / Don Raúl / La Estación / Jardín Atacama / Poblado Kimal
- Easter Island: Easter Island Ecolodge / Vaimoana / Otai / Manutara / Oceania / Iorana / Puku Vai
- Santiago (airport): Diego de Almagro / City Express
- 4* hotels (or similar):
- Santiago: Marina Las Condes / Pullman El Bosque / DoubleTree Vitacura / Radisson Blu Nueva Las Condes / Novotel Las Condes, Providencia or Vitacura / Olá
- San Pedro de Atacama: Casa Solcor / El Refugio / Kimal / Pascual Andino
- Easter Island: Altiplanico / Taha Tai
- Santiago (airport): Holiday Inn / Hilton Garden Inn / Courtyard / La Quinta
- 5* hotels (or similar):
- Santiago: Marriott / Sheraton / DoubleTree Kennedy / Plaza El Bosque Ebro / NH Collection Plaza
- San Pedro de Atacama: Cumbres / Desertica
- Easter Island: Altiplanico / Taha Tai
- Santiago (airport): Holiday Inn Stgo / Hilton Garden Inn
- Patagonia Extension (Puerto Natales – 3 nights)
- 3* hotels: Martin Gusinde, Vendaval or similar
- 4* hotel: Best Western Patagonia or similar
- 5* hotel: Remota Lodge
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
Additional information about accommodation:
- Drop-offs in San Pedro are at the main square
- A 100% surcharge applies to services confirmed on the following public holidays: 1 January, 1 May, 18 and 19 September, and 25 December
- Passengers arriving or departing between midnight and 7.30 a.m. will be charged an additional USD 28 net per person
- The Holiday Inn Airport Santiago hotel is located inside the airport; no transfer is required. Other airport hotels offer free transfers
- On Easter Island, 5-star hotels operate on an all-inclusive basis. Otherwise, a 4-star hotel will be confirmed
- Hotels located near the airport are 3* or 4* establishments. Any request for a luxury or boutique hotel will automatically be confirmed as a 4* establishment
Your dining choices
During this getaway, you will enjoy a bed and breakfast stay. Two culinary experiences will enrich your trip: lunch included during your discovery of the altiplanic lagoons and red rocks, as well as a packed lunch for your day at Anakena Beach. If you choose the Patagonia extension, you will also receive a packed lunch during the excursion to Torres del Paine National Park and the Milodon Cave.
Your journey to Chile —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking, in either Economy, Premium, or Business class, depending on the destination and carrier. This flight may include one or more stopovers. Please review your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ, in order to offer the best price.
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destination —
Chile
Chile is a captivating and diverse land, stretching 4,300 kilometres (2,670 miles) from north to south. Known for its rugged beauty, this country offers a unique blend of dramatic landscapes, from the parched Atacama Desert to the lush southern valleys. Chile promises an exceptional journey into nature’s untouched heart, where vast natural wonders await.
Must-sees:
- The Atacama Desert is home to salt flats and colourful lagoons.
- The stunning Andes Mountains, are perfect for hiking and exploration.
- The picturesque lakes of the Altiplano, are surrounded by volcanic peaks.
Culinary culture:
Chile's culinary culture reflects its diverse geography and rich heritage. Coastal regions boast exquisite seafood, with dishes like ceviche, while the northern regions offer hearty stews. Chile’s renowned wines, particularly from the central valleys, provide a perfect complement to the country’s flavours. Be sure to indulge in local delights such as empanadas and mote con huesillos, a traditional summer drink.
Dive deeper:
To truly understand Chile, immerse yourself in its rich cultural history. Visit the quaint Mapuche villages in the south to experience the indigenous heritage or explore Santiago’s vibrant arts scene, where contemporary galleries meet traditional crafts. The mystical moai statues on Easter Island are a must-see, offering a glimpse into the enigmatic Rapa Nui culture.
Good to know:
The local currency is the Chilean Peso (CLP). While December to March is the peak travel season, visiting in Autumn brings stunning foliage in Patagonia, winter offers top skiing in the Andes, and spring unveils blooming landscapes with fewer crowds. Chile has an efficient domestic transport system, with frequent flights between major cities and buses reaching even the most remote areas.
