Chile

Located 2,400 metres above sea level, the Atacama region is home to a spectacular range of rare sights, from dramatic geysers that shoot high into the air, to salt lakes stretched out along the plains soaking up the sun. Base yourself at a luxury lodge and take daily excursions to explore this captivating region.

Nothing prepares you for the wilds of Chile’s Lake District. Discover a vast, unspoiled landscape filled with contrasting ancient forest, fertile farmland, sapphire-blue lakes and glowing volcanoes. Find a hiker’s paradise, learn to ride horses Chilean style, flyfish on the banks of impossibly clear rivers and marvel at the Indigenous Mapuche culture.

The Chilean capital of Santiago sits in a dry valley, flanked by the snow-capped Andes. This exuberant city thrives, boasting an eclectic mix of historic architecture, a burgeoning arts scene, museums, handicraft markets, sidewalk cafés, bars and award-winning restaurants. Night owls can enjoy a taste of lively Latino nightlife in hip Bellavista.

Covering most of southern South America, Patagonia is blessed with magnificent landscapes, from the towering peaks of the Andes in Chile, to the vast pampas of Argentina. Home to freshwater lakes, awe-inspiring icefields and glaciers, explore the diverse, rugged landscape affording a rare glimpse of a wild frontier encountered by a privileged few.

Often cited as the jewel in the crown of Santiago’s diverse museum scene, the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art offers a window into South America before Spanish explorers arrived. Take advantage of an exclusive out-of-hours visit to the collection, admiring artefacts from an era when Chile’s Indigenous peoples ruled.

Over 3,700 kilometres off the west coast of Chile is the island of Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Standing guard over this exposed triangle of volcanic rock seemingly lost in the South Pacific are hundreds of iconic moai statues. Carved from the island’s volcanic rock, the statues have baffled experts and inspired romantics for centuries.

For an enriching culinary experience in Chile, accept a personal invitation into the home of a local cook and art lover. Enter her kitchen, where she will guide you through the preparation of delicious Chilean recipes, and reveal some of her culinary secrets. Then enjoy a feast of Chilean dishes complemented by excellent Chilean wine.

For solitude and seclusion, look no further than A&K’s exclusive and intimate camp in the Atacama Desert. Located 2,400 metres above sea level, the Atacama region is home to a spectacular range of rare sights, from geysers and salt lakes to dramatic mountain ranges and volcanoes. Hike in for sundowners, dinner by the campfire and stargazing in some of the clearest skies on Earth, before a dreamy sleep under canvas.