Wonders of Chile

Welcome to Santiago, a sophisticated metropolis with grand architecture, expansive museums and top-notch gastronomy. Your A&K representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to your luxury accommodation in the prestigious El Golf neighbourhood. Ease into local time as you discover the neighbourhood’s luxury shopping and world-class restaurants, alternatively seek out the glass-roofed wellness centre for post-flight relaxation.

Ritz-Carlton Santiago

Today, get to know the city on an expertly guided walking tour. Discover the historical evolution of the city at the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino housed in the former customs house. Wander around the quirky Plaza de Armas seeing artists at work, friendly chess games and street performances, before exploring the colourful central market and the artistic streets of Lastarria.

Ritz-Carlton Santiago | Meals: B

This morning transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Calama. From Calama you’ll enjoy a transfer to the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama, in the heart of the Atacama Desert. This afternoon, meet your lodge excursion leader who will discuss a detailed itinerary of guided tours and active excursions in the coming days. Explore this region’s incredible diversity, from salt lakes, to shooting geysers, lunar flats, red canyons and snow-capped volcanoes. Choose from world-class hiking tours to desert bike rides, horseback adventures to volcano climbs.

Tierra Atacama | Meals: BD

Today and tomorrow are yours to enjoy the many active tours available from the lodge. Perhaps feast your eyes on the Tatio Geysers at sunrise, one of the world’s most impressive geothermal sites, hear traditional Chilean stories of the sky on an Atacama stargazing odyssey, climb the Lascar Volcano or bike ride through Death Valley; the options are endless. Alternatively head into town for laid-back locals, beautiful handcrafts and music-filled eateries.

Tierra Atacama | Meals: BLD

Transfer to the airport for your journey back to Santiago. From Santiago, you’ll enjoy a transfer to the Maipo Valley, considered the most traditional – and claimed by some to be the oldest – wine region in Chile. It is renowned for its French-inspired wineries and famed for its rich cabernet sauvignon and carmenere. Its reputation for producing outstanding wine is shaped by its unique terroir of alluvial soils and temperate Mediterranean climate, as well as its proximity to the coastal mountain range.

Settle into your elegant vineyard hotel. Situated within the former summer retreat of the winery's founder, the 19th-century Casa Real stands as a revered historical monument, nestled amid a sprawling 40-hectare park.

Enjoy some time at leisure before a private thematic sunset wine tasting.

Hotel Casa Real | Meals: BD

This morning visit the Ethnographic Museo Andino showcasing approximately 3,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts created by the Pre-Columbian peoples who inhabited these lands, as well as works from the mixed cultures of Chile and Latin America. Explore traditional customs, rituals, and craftsmanship, gaining insight into the unique way of life that thrives amid the majestic Andes Mountains.

Following lunch, spend time at leisure relaxing or exploring the abundant parkland surrounding your hotel, or alternatively you may choose to visit some of the other wineries in the Maipo Valley.

Hotel Casa Real | Meals: BLD

Take to the skies again for Punta Arenas, where you’ll transfer to the extraordinary Torres del Paine, South America’s finest national park. Here, guanacos — a wild species of llama — roam the open steppe, and Andean condors soar through the mountain peaks. Settle into your luxurious accommodation, right on the doorstep of emerald forests, crystal glaciers and roaring rivers. This afternoon meet with a qualified guide to discuss the excursions you can enjoy through Patagonia in the coming days.

Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa | Meals: BD

Spend three days exploring this soul-stirring wilderness, your way. Your adventure options are plentiful. Trek forest trails and be amazed by panoramic views of geographic formations that are millions of years old. Spy a variety of animals, including guanaco, condors, foxes and flamingos. Seek out ancient cave paintings and hidden waterfalls. And watch crystal-blue icebergs float around the Grey Glacier. Alternatively, relax in the infinity pool with a stunning Torres view, indulge in a sumptuous spa and outdoor hot tub, or follow one of the walking routes to explore the lakeside setting.

Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa | Meals: BLD

Fly back to Santiago where your adventure ends. Alternatively, cross over to El Calafate in Argentina and discover more of Patagonia.

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