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.
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.
Explore wild Patagonia in search of pumas and other wildlife with expert photographer and naturalist, Diego Araya.
A unique safari through Chile's outstanding Atacama Desert, then onto the beautiful Easter Island before exploring the city of Santiago.
Join photographer Diego Araya 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 Diego'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.
Imagine turquoise blue lakes, imposing granite peaks and spectacular glaciers, all of which can be seen at the incredible Torres del Paine National Park.
Just 5 hours from Santiago is the UNESCO world heritage site of Rapa Nui with its iconic statues, stunning landscapes and excellent scuba diving it really it worth a visit.
The Atacama Desert is the highest desert in the world, and around it you can see Incan culture, salt flats, geysers and more.
These elusive big cats aren’t easy to spot, but we know the right place at the right time to be in with the best chance!
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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View our Chile safaris, or talk to one of our specialists for more details on travelling to Chile. Please note we recommend a budget of from £7,000 / $10,000 USD per person for our style of trip to this destination.