Chile embodies the great outdoors boasting award-winning vineyards that blanket rolling hills, quaint European settlements and a portion of Patagonia packed with emerald lakes, ancient volcanoes and monumental rock formations. On this Signature journey, explore the country's incredible wilderness and marvel at its cosmopolitan cities, where old-world sensibilities mingle with pre-Hispanic influences.
Luxury Private Travel 2013
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Breeze through the airport upon arrival in Chile with VIP assistance through customs and immigration
Gain an expert's perspective by touring the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art alongside a specialized guide
Glimpse the life of Chilean Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda as you walk the halls of his Vaparaíso home
Experience the essence of Chilean Wine Country with a sunset wine tasting at Casas del Bosque Winery
Stay at Explora Patagonia - Hotel Salto Chico (Gold) or Las Torres Patagonia (Silver), nestled inside Torres del Paine National Park, for easy access to striking landscapes and activities such as horseback riding and hiking
Arrive in Santiago and transfer to your hotel. A city tour includes the Cathedral, La Moneda Palace and the Plaza de Armas. Enjoy a visit to Santiago's Palace of Fine Arts. Founded in 1880, it is the oldest museum in Latin America and one of the most important in Chile. Stop in Barrio Brasil, once the residential center of Santiago's well-to-do and now the city's artistic enclave. Afterward, visit San Cristobal Hill for incredible city views.
The Hotel Ritz-Carlton (Santiago) or Grand Hyatt (Santiago) | Meals: BDrive to picturesque Valparaíso, famous for its labyrinthine hills, covered with colorful old houses and accessible only by a steep climb or funicular railway. The city’s historic quarter was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Chilean Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda’s residence, La Sebastiana. The home — which houses an extensive library — is packed with the eccentric genius’ keepsakes from his many trips abroad. Continue up the coast to Viña del Mar, a popular beach town for locals. On your return trip to Santiago, stop in the Casablanca Valley for a sunset wine tasting and cocktail at Casas del Bosque Winery.
The Hotel Ritz-Carlton (Santiago) or Grand Hyatt (Santiago) | Meals: B LBoard a morning flight to Puerto Montt in the Lake District. During an orientation tour of this former German settlement, stop to look for bargains at the Angelmo handicraft market, and watch for the city’s unique architecture of high-pitched roofs and ornate balconies. Continue to Puerto Varas and your hotel. After lunch, visit the town and gaze across the waters of the Llanquihue to the mighty Osorno Volcano. Pause in historic Frutillar to visit the Pioneers Museum, featuring a collection of 19th-century antiques from various immigrant German families around the area. Pause for a snack at the charming Lavanda Casa de Te, an exclusive tea room surrounded by lavender fields.
Hotel Cumbres or Casa Molino | Meals: B LThe Chilean Lake District is a nature lover’s paradise. Raft through Class III rapids, ride horseback through the native forest, trek in Chile’s oldest national park or go on a photo safari to the Osorno Volcano. This afternoon, visit the Petrohue rapids, one of Chile’s most beautiful glacial rivers, surrounded by a panorama of ancient forests, waterfalls, mountains and volcanoes.
Hotel Cumbres or Casa Molino | Meals: B LOnce a booming port city, Punta Arenas lost prominence with the opening of the Panama Canal. From Punta Arenas, drive to Torres del Paine National Park and settle into your elegantly rustic lodge. Your guide explains the activity options available to you over the next few days.
Explora Patagonia - Hotel Salto Chico or Las Torres Patagonia | Meals: B L DOver the next few days, you are free to choose from a variety of activities available at your lodge and explore the area’s magnificent beauty by vehicle, on horseback, by boat and on foot.
Explora Patagonia - Hotel Salto Chico or Las Torres Patagonia | Meals: B L DDrive to Punta Arenas and fly back to Santiago. Continue to the Matetic Vineyard.
La Casona at Matetic Vineyards | Meals: B DMatetic Vineyard & Winery is a state-of-the-art winemaking facility. There is harmony between the winery’s organic agricultural practices and the natural landscape of the valley. During a tour, you will learn about the different phases of wine production while admiring stunning views of the vineyards and beautiful Rosario Valley. Drive back to Santiago to connect to your international flight this evening.
Meals: B LPrices are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy.
| Jun. 04, 2013 - Jun. 13, 2013 | $8,295 | Gold | Call for Availability |
| Aug. 11, 2013 - Aug. 20, 2013 | $8,295 | Gold | Available |
| Sep. 08, 2013 - Sep. 17, 2013 | $8,295 | Gold | Available |
| Oct. 02, 2013 - Oct. 11, 2013 | $6,395 | Silver | Available |
| Oct. 02, 2013 - Oct. 11, 2013 | $8,295 | Gold | Available |
| Nov. 07, 2013 - Nov. 16, 2013 | $6,695 | Silver | Available |
| Nov. 07, 2013 - Nov. 16, 2013 | $8,295 | Gold | Available |
| Dec. 05, 2013 - Dec. 14, 2013 | $6,695 | Silver | Available |
| Dec. 05, 2013 - Dec. 14, 2013 | $8,295 | Gold | Available |
Solo Traveller pricing is available on request.
Enhance Your Journey with an A&K Extension
EASTER ISLAND (5 days)
Come face to face with the mysterious moai statue and ride horseback to a volcano in this primordial island. Priced from $2,735