Chile in Luxury | Rainbow Tours

Itinerary Highlights

The bohemian Lastarria district, Santiago
Experience dramatic Torres del Paine
Surreal landscape of the Atacama Desert
Enjoy premium wines in the Central Valley

What's Included

Flights
Accommodation Throughout
Transfers

12 nights from £6,195 per person

Kristen Lanskail-Morris

Travel Specialist

0203 131 4707

I'm here to tailor-make your perfect holiday. Give me a call and I'll use my expertise to create your personalised experience.

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Chile is a long, thin country with a host of scenic landscapes, stunning natural beauty and bustling vibrant cities. Chile in Style takes in four essential highlights of this incredible country starting in the cultural capital of Santiago. The dazzling backdrop of the Andes frames a city full of restaurants, pubs, cafes, museums and shops with streets waiting to be explored especially in the vibrant, bohemian neighbourhood of Lastarria.

In the north of Chile visit the spectacular Atacama Desert. Travel through the barren desert to the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama where you can submerge yourself in the magic atmosphere of the area. Spend your days exploring the local area from the Moon Valley, which resembles a lunar landscape, to the El Tatio Geysers high in the Andes and best visited before sunrise. Another highlight is the tremendous star gazing due to the perfect combination of high altitude, dry atmosphere and lack of light pollution.

After two nights relaxing and enjoying the wines in the Matetic Winery near Santiago travel south to Punta Arenas, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Filled with jaw dropping sights such as the dramatic granite pillars, spectacular lakes and rivers, clear blue glaciers and the wonderful Patagonian steppe this really is wilderness at its finest. Spend your days exploring by van, foot or horseback before retreating to your luxurious hotel.

Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Santiago

Depart the UK for your overnight direct flight to Santiago with British Airways.

Day 2 Santiago

On arrival to Santiago in the morning, transfer to the lovely Casa Bueras Boutique hotel. This stylish boutique hotel is located in the Lastarria district, a bohemian area surrounded by museums, galleries, antique shops and theatres. In the afternoon, spend time in the historic centre learning about the main places of interests such as the Government Palace (Palacio de la Moneda) on a guided tour. At the Plaza de Armas visit the Natural History Museum, the Cathedral and central post office. Visit the bohemian area of Barrio Bellavista with its quirky cafes and restaurants en-route to San Cristobal Hill. The views are simply spectacular with the snow capped Andean mountains framing the city’s skyline.

Staying at

Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel (formerly known as Lastarria Boutique Hotel)

Day 3 Santiago - Calama - San Pedro de Atacama

Early morning departure for your flight to Calama in the north of Chile. Your transfer to San Pedro de Atacama takes around 90 minutes through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the country. Tierra Atacama, a boutique lodge, is a gem of a hotel with comfortable and spacious rooms all furnished in a minimalist style using local sourced materials. With a lounge, bar, restaurant, pool and spa, everything you need for an enjoyable, relaxing stay is nearby. Included with your stay is a range of excursions enabling you to explore the highlights of the area.

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Day 4 Atacama Desert

Enjoy two full days of exploration in the Atacama Desert. With the expertise of your local guide choose from a range of excursions which are included with your stay. In this dramatic region some of our favourites trips include Moon Valley, a surreal landscape ideal for walking or horseback riding, El Tatio Geysers, located at 4300m above sea level and particularly active in the morning, and the shimmering blue lake of Miscanti Lagoon in the high altiplano. There is also the option to enjoy the spectacular skies at the Ahlarkapin Observatory on a stargazing excursion.

Day 6 San Pedro de Atacama - Calama - Santiago

Take the short flight from Calama to Santiago and transfer to the Rosario Valley in the heart of Chile’s wine region. Your guesthouse for the next two nights is the Matetic Winery, a colonial building dating back over 100 years and recently renovated. With just ten rooms and beautiful surroundings this is the ideal spot to sample the local wines and enjoy a meal in the guesthouse’s intimate restaurant.

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Day 7 Chilean Winelands

Full day to enjoy the hotel and its beautiful surroundings. Visit the Matetic winery, with a full guided tour of the wine making process and the opportunity to taste the delicious locally produced wines. You may wish to venture further afield by bike and explore the native forest with its many viewpoints.

Day 8 Santiago - Punta Arenas - Torres del Paine

Transfer to Santiago airport for your flight to Punta Arenas in the far south of Chile. Travel by road through the Patagonian steppe towards Torres del Paine National Park where you will spend the next three nights at the Tierra Patagonia located on the edge of this beautiful wilderness. All excursions are included with your stay so you can choose from a range of tours and day hikes in the park.

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Day 9 Torres del Paine

Two full days exploring the spectacular Torres del Paine National Park. With your local guide you can choose from a selection of included excursions, designed to suit all levels of fitness. Choose from easy half day walks to scenic viewpoints or more challenging full day treks to the base of the towers. There is also a variety of horse riding excursions or scenic tours by van. After your action packed days, relax at the hotel and enjoy the wonderful Chilean food and wine.

Day 11 Torres del Paine - Punta Arenas - Santiago

Scenic transfer by road to Punta Arenas for your return flight to Santiago. Spend you final night in the Chilean capital. Relive the wonderful memories of your holiday in your favourite Santiago restaurant with delicious local specialities or sip a cold drink at the hotel's rooftop bar as the sunsets.

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Day 12 Santiago - UK

Morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Kristen Lanskail-Morris

Travel Specialist

0203 131 4707

I'm here to tailor-make your perfect holiday. Give me a call and I'll use my expertise to create your personalised experience.

Enquire

Pricing Information & Dates

12 nights from £6,195 per person

Kristen Lanskail-Morris

Travel Specialist

0203 131 4707

I'm here to tailor-make your perfect holiday. Give me a call and I'll use my expertise to create your personalised experience.

Enquire

Price Includes

Return International Flights as per the itinerary
All airport taxes and security charges
Accommodation and meals as specified
Transfers as specified
Activities and excursions as specified
All entrace fees on sightseeing tours as specified

Price Excludes

Travel Insurance
Any meals not specified in the itinerary
Tips and gratuities
Optional excursions

Pricing Notes

Why Choose Us?

Passionate travel experts

We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences

Personal & tailor-made

You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love

Responsible by nature

We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours