We Love —
- Admiring the colonial buildings, lively squares and cobbled streets of Santiago, and exploring the colourful port city of Valparaíso.
- Seeing the otherwordly landscapes of the Atacama Desert, then the lush Meñique and Miscanti lagoons.
- Admiring the iconic stone statues on Easter island, and delving ito their mysterious history.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
With this private tour, we invite you to discover a fascinating country with over 6,000 kilometres of coastline. You'll get to enjoy the incredible Easter Island, tucked away in the middle of the Pacific, thousands of kilometres from any land. And if the famous Patagonia fascinates you, I invite you to take the 3-night pre-extension and admire the mineral beauty of Torres del Paine National Park.
Your itinerary in brief —
Uncover the secrets of enchanting Easter Island and Chile on a 9 - 13 night tour. Start in the vibrant capital Santiago, surrounded by the majestic Andes, where modern culture meets historic charm.
From Santiago, you'll travel to the vast Atacama Desert, the driest desert area in the world, where you'll be enchanted by otherworldly landscapes, geysers and salt lakes. You'll then fly to mysterious Easter Island, famous for its iconic moai statues.
Opt for a 13 night tour and explore Chile even further, on a pre-trip stopover in Patagonia, with its spectacular glaciers, rugged mountains and unspoilt wilderness.
9 night itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Santiago
Day 2: Santiago
Day 3: Santiago - San Pedro de Atacama
Day 4: San Pedro de Atacama
Day 5: San Pedro de Atacama - Santiago
Day 6: Santiago - Easter Island
Days 7 - 8: Easter Island
Day 9: Easter Island - Santiago
Day 10: Departure
13 night itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Santiago
Day 2: Santiago - Punta Arenas (Patagonia) - Puerto Natales
Day 3: Puerto Natales
Day 4: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas
Day 5: Punta Arenas - Santiago
Days 6 - 14: Similar to days 2 - 10 of the 9 night itinerary
Please note: your itinerary may have minor adjustments, but your overall trip experience will remain the same.
Your itinerary in detail —
9 night tour
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN SANTIAGO
On arrival at the airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel.
- Breakfast included
- Night in Santiago
DAY 2: SANTIAGO
Head to the historic centre of Santiago, where you can admire the colonial buildings, lively squares and cobbled streets. Then go to Valparaíso, a colourful port city overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a unique bohemian atmosphere. From the port, head for the hills where you can visit the lifts dating from the 19th century and the viewpoint of 21 de Mayo, which offers an exceptional view of the Bay of Valparaíso.
- Breakfast included
- Night in Santiago
DAY 3: SANTIAGO - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
In the afternoon, you will visit the Valley of the Moon (Valle de la Luna), an otherworldly landscape in the Atacama Desert, known for its surreal rock formations, dunes and salt flats. Enjoy a spectacular sunset that colours the surrounding rocks in shades of gold and red.
- Breakfast included
- Transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Calama
- Transfer to hotel
- Night in San Pedro de Atacama
DAY 4: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Today you head for the salt plains of the Atacama and the Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons, a journey through some impressive scenery. You'll reach the stunning lagoons, which are home to an abundance of wildlife, including pink flamingos. On the way back, you will visit the small village of Socaire. In the afternoon, explore the Atacama salt flats, Chile's largest salt desert, covering around 3,000 km² and surrounded by majestic volcanoes.
- Breakfast included
- Night in San Pedro de Atacama
DAY 5: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA - SANTIAGO
After a morning at leisure, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Santiago. Choose to add an optional excursion to Tatio Geyser or the Puritama Hot Springs (not included) to enjoy your day to the fullest.
- Breakfast included
- Domestic flight Calama - Santiago
- Night in Santiago
DAY 6: SANTIAGO - EASTER ISLAND
Fly to the legendary Easter Island, a remote paradise in the Pacific Ocean. Home to the iconic Moai statues, sculpted by the Rapa Nui people, the island captivates with its volcanic landscapes, white sandy beaches, and vibrant Polynesian heritage. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, it remains one of the world's most mysterious and awe-inspiring destinations.
- Breakfast and lunch included
- Domestic flight to Easter Island
- Transfer to hotel on arrival
- In the evening, enjoy a traditional Rapa Nui show featuring Polynesian dances
- Night on Easter Island
DAY 7: EASTER ISLAND
Today you'll visit Ahu Vaihu, where several Moai lie face down. You'll learn more about the history and construction of the Moai here, and see the remains of unfinished statues and abandoned carved stones. Continue to the Rano Raraku quarry, where most of the Moai were carved. You'll also have a look at Ahu Te Pito Kura, a mysterious archaeological site known for a round, magnetic stone said to symbolize “the navel of the world”. Anakena Beach is one of the few white sand beaches on Easter Island, perfect for some relaxation and swimming time.
- Breakfast included
- Night on Easter Island
DAY 8: EASTER ISLAND
Orongo is an important archaeological site known for its stone structures and cultural significance. Enjoy an afternoon visit to the Akivi site, famous for its seven moai facing the ocean, then it's on to Tahai, a fascinating ceremonial complex.
- Breakfast included
- Night on Easter Island
DAY 9: EASTER ISLAND - SANTIAGO
After a morning at your leisure, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight back to the capital.
- Breakfast and a packed lunch included
- Transfer to hotel on arrival in Santiago
- Night in Santiago
DAY 10: DEPARTURE
After a final breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight.
- Breakfast included
- Transfer to the airport
13 night tour
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN SANTIAGO
After arriving at the airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel.
- Breakfast included
- Night in Santiago
DAY 2: SANTIAGO - PUNTA ARENAS (PATAGONIA) - PUERTO NATALES
After breakfast, a transfer will take you back to the airport for your flight to Punta Arenas in Patagonia. On arrival, you'll be transferred to the bus terminal, where you'll catch the bus to Puerto Natales before being transferred to your hotel.
- Breakfast included
- Domestic flight Santiago - Punta Arenas
- Night in Puerto Natales
DAY 3: PUERTO NATALES: TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK
Day trip to Torres del Paine National Park with an English-speaking guide. The park offers breathtaking scenery with immaculate mountain peaks, turquoise lakes, deep forests, waterfalls, rivers, fjords, steppes and giant glaciers. It is home to 170 species of birds and 25 species of mammals including pumas, wildcats and foxes. The tour begins with a stop at the Mylodon cave, moving on to Lake Nordenskjöld, from where you have a breathtaking view of the Torres del Paine.
- Breakfast and lunch included
- Night in Puerto Natales
DAY 4: PUERTO NATALES: BALMACEDA AND SERRANO GLACIERS - PUNTA ARENAS
Today's excursion is at Bernardo O'Higgins National Park for a boat trip across the Ultima Esperanza fjord to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Along the way, you can observe colonies of cormorants, sea lions and even condors. At the end of the fjord, a one-kilometre trail leads through a beautiful forest at the foot of the Serrano glacier. On the way back, stop at Estancia Perales, a traditional Patagonian farm.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
- Night in Punta Arenas
DAY 5: PUNTA ARENAS - SANTIAGO
After a morning at your leisure, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Santiago.
- Breakfast included
- Domestic flight Punta Arenas - Santiago
- Night in Santiago
Days 6 - 14 are similar to days 2 - 10 of the 9 night itinerary
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
Maximum room capacity
At each of your stops, you will be staying in comfortable rooms in 3*, 4* or 5* hotels, depending on the offer chosen. 3* hotels offer a great opportunity for a restful stay, but if you're looking for a bit more space and added comfort, opt for 4* or 5* hotels that will provide the perfect upgrade to make your stay exceptional.
3* hotels :
- Santiago City: Solace Hotel Santiago or similar
- Atacama: Hotel Poblado Kimal or similar
- Santiago Airport: Holiday Inn Santiago Airport or similar
- Easter Island / Rapa Nui: Hotel Gomero or similar
4* hotels:
- Santiago: Le Rêve Boutique Hotel or similar
- Atacama: Las Condes Santiago Marriott Hotel or similar
- Santiago Airport: Holiday Inn Santiago Airport or similar
- Easter Island / Rapa Nui: Hotel Altplanico Rapa Nui or similar
5* hotels:
- Santiago City: Hotel W Santiago or similar
- Atacama: Hotel Cumbres or similar
- Easter Island / Rapa Nui: Hotel Hare Uta or similar
During the Patagonia optional pre-tour stopover (13 nights):
3* hotels:
- Puerto Natales: Vendaval or similar
- Punta Arenas: Hotel Almasur or similar
4* hotels:
- Puerto Natales: Hotel Costaustralis or similar
- Punta Arena: Cabo de Hornos or similar
5* hotels:
- Puerto Natales: Remota or similar
- Punta Arenas: La Yegua Loca or similar
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
Your dining choices
This offer is based on a board type as per your itinerary.
Included extras —
Complimentary 1GB of mobile data
Stay connected on your travels with this exclusive mobile internet offer, perfect for modern travellers. Activate your complimentary eSIM and stay connected wherever you go. Share your hotspot, keep in touch with home, and explore without worrying about roaming charges. Check that your phone is eSIM compatible here.
Optional excursions —
Isla Magdalena
Isla Magdalena off the Chilean coast is a nature reserve where the enchanting Magellanic penguins reign supreme. In this ornithological paradise, you can observe thousands of these elegant birds.
Geysers del Tatio
The Tatio Geysers are one of the largest geothermal fields in the world and the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. They offer a magnificent spectacle at sunrise when columns of steam erupt from the ground in a lunar landscape. The cool morning temperatures contrast with the hot water jets that can reach heights of up to 10 metres.
Departure from the hotel around 5:00 a.m. and arrival at the geysers, starting with breakfast. Next, a guided walk through the geothermal field to observe the steam jets at sunrise. There is also the possibility of bathing in natural thermal pools at 30°C. Return to San Pedro in the late morning with magnificent views of the Tocurpuri and Sairecabur volcanoes.
Duration: approximately 7 hours
Driving time: 160 km/ 3h00 in 2 trips
Altitude: 4300 m
Termas de Puritama with guide
The Termas de Puritama are a natural thermal bath fed by hot springs. Enjoy a relaxing experience in the heart of the Atacama Desert. Known for their healing properties, the pools with a temperature between 30 and 33 °C are an oasis of calm.
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.
