A unique safari through Chile's outstanding Atacama Desert, then onto the beautiful Easter Island before exploring the city of Santiago.
An exclusive tailor-made puma tracking safari in Torres del Paine National Park. Track the big cats in Chile in winter; the best time to see them in the wilderness of Chilean Patagonia, stay in luxurious accommodation too.
Experience the arid wasteland of the Atacama Desert and the rugged landscape of Torres del Paine National Park - as well as the cities in between – on this journey across Chile.
Explore wild Patagonia in search of pumas and other wildlife with expert photographer and naturalist, Diego Araya.
Set foot in the wilds of Patagonia, the arid Atacama Desert and the picturesque Chiloé Archipelago on this scenic trip that runs the length of Chile, taking in some of the country's wilderness highlights.
Following the conclusion of Pie Aerts's puma photography safari, join the Canon Ambassador for a further four nights in Chile to coincide with the 2020 solar eclipse. This is your chance to photograph the spectacular celestial phenomenon in a stunning natural landscape.
Join photographer Pie Aerts on a quest for the apex predator of Patagonia, the elusive puma, among the mountains and foothills of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park. Here you’ll be able to hone your photography skills, under Pie's expert eye, in one of the most visually stunning wildernesses anywhere in the Americas.
With the Andes running along the length of its landmass like a spine, Chile assumes a ribbon-like appearance on the South America map. A confounding length of 4,000 kilometres against a maximum width of just 180 kilometres has created a varied landscape, where geography and climate in the north is completely different to that of the south. What does connect such opposing landscapes, however, is the outdoors. A Chile holiday truly does leave you feeling fulfilled.
A ribbon-life country that spans a huge length down the west side of Latin America, you can find a massive diversity in landscapes and wildlife, as well as cultures.
There is so much to explore in Chile; deserts, glaciers, wineries, lakes, volcanoes and big cities can be found.
Track elusive pumas, see four penguins species, spot elephant seals and go whales watching, there is more wildlife here that you’d think.
Chile is home to a huge range of totally unique places to stay, from traditional boutique hotels to modern architectural masterpieces in the middle of nowhere!
Never too far away from the Pacific Coast or the Andes on either side, beautiful natural sights are nearby at all times. Santiago is the capital city and cosmopolitan base for exploring the rest of Chile, with attractions such as the world-famous Maipu wineries, well-established ski slopes and unique coastal towns like Valparaiso all within easy reach. The northern section of Chile includes the dramatically lunar landscapes of the driest desert on earth – Atacama, yet a few hours south of Santiago, the Lake District’s pristine scenery of 12 major deep blue lakes backed by snow-capped volcanoes offers some great hiking adventures. Many will also want to experience the southern extremes of Patagonia, the majesty and remoteness of which is sculpted from fjords, glaciers and brilliantly turquoise lakes.
Chile’s icing on the cake comes in the form of windswept Rapa Nui, or Easter Island. As the world’s most remote inhabited island in the mid-Pacific, over 2000 miles from mainland Chile, myth and history abound. The existence of the 900 giant monolithic ‘moai’ statues, which date back as far as 10th Century, has long puzzled historians and its deep crystal waters – the clearest in the world – entice any marine lover. More Polynesian than Latin, this history contrasts with the rest of Chile whose ethnicity is comprised of European settlers and Mapuche Indians.
Whilst internal flights will be required through reputed national airline LAN, the Lake District’s stunning Carretera Austral road lends itself perfectly to some exhilarating self-drive routes and many sights around Santiago are accessed overland, whilst cruising through the fjords of Patagonia also comes recommended. Time permitting; combining Chile with Argentina can create some inspiring itineraries. Beginning in Santiago and ending in Buenos Aires, there are several crossing points between the two countries, either by road and boat through the mountains and lakes, or on a specialist cruise at the very southern tip of Patagonia, all with unforgettably breathtaking views.
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Our team of specialists have extensive on-the-ground knowledge and have all lived, guided or explored in great detail the destinations that they sell. They will design your journey around you, at the right place at the right time.
We are wildlife specialists
As a leading specialist operator we have excellent partnerships with naturalists and conservationists. We know our wildlife and do what we can to preserve its natural habitat.
We really care about our destinations
At Natural World Safaris we frequently monitor the social, economic and environmental impact of our travel operations to ensure we are at the forefront of a sustainable and ethical tourism industry.
Talk to one of our specialists for further details on travelling to Chile.