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CHILE
Itinerary Overview
Days 1 - 3
Exploring Santiago
Days 4 - 7
BEST TIME
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
BEST TIME
Days 8 - 12
Natural Relaxation
Vintages in Wine Country
Highlights of Your Journey
Begin in Santiago’s Plaza de Armas and ride the funicular to Cerro San Cristóbal, with city views framed by the snow-dusted Andes.
Wander Valparaíso’s painted hills and Viña del Mar’s seaside gardens, where coastal charm meets creative expression.
Savor bold reds in the Maipo Valley and crisp whites in Casablanca, Chile’s twin jewels of winemaking heritage.
Hike the dramatic gorges of Cajón del Maipo and soak in the high-altitude Baños Colina hot springs, nestled deep in the Andes.
Close with Santiago’s rooftop farewells and Lastarria’s cultural pulse, blending Chile’s history with its modern personality.
Days 1 - 3
Your Chilean adventure begins in Santiago, where colonial architecture meets modern urban sophistication beneath the dramatic backdrop of the snow-capped Andes Mountains.
Your first day explores Plaza de Armas, the historic heart of Santiago since its founding by Pedro de Valdivia in 1541, featuring the Metropolitan Cathedral that has stood as the city's spiritual center through earthquakes and political upheavals. Day two ascends Cerro San Cristóbal, where a 1908 funicular railway carries visitors to panoramic city views, followed by café culture in Bellavista, the bohemian neighborhood that became Pablo Neruda's Santiago residence. Your third day ventures to Valparaíso, the UNESCO World Heritage port city famous for its colorful hillside houses and street art culture that emerged after the city's decline following the Panama Canal's opening in 1914, when artists transformed abandoned buildings into vibrant murals.
Days 4 - 7
The middle portion of your journey balances coastal relaxation with cultural exploration and wine country discoveries in valleys that produce some of the world's finest vintages.
Your fourth day explores Viña del Mar, Chile's elegant seaside resort since the 1870s, where beaches meet manicured gardens that earned it the nickname "Garden City." Day five returns to Santiago for the Museo de la Memoria, documenting Chile's military dictatorship period from 1973-1990, followed by the trendy Lastarria district where colonial architecture houses contemporary galleries and restaurants. The sixth day tours the Maipo Valley, Chile's oldest wine region where Spanish conquistadors first planted vines in the 1540s, now producing world-renowned Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère. Your seventh day travels to Casablanca Valley, a cool-climate wine region established in the 1980s that revolutionized Chilean white wine production, particularly Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay that rival the world's best.
Days 8 - 12
Your final days venture into the Andes foothills and thermal springs, where mountain adventures and natural hot springs provide the perfect conclusion to your Chilean experience.
Day eight drives to the Andes foothills and Farellones village, a ski resort that transforms into a summer mountain retreat offering spectacular views of Santiago valley spread below. Your ninth day features hiking in Cajón del Maipo, a dramatic Andean canyon where the Maipo River has carved spectacular gorges through volcanic rock, popular with Santiago residents seeking mountain escape since the early 1900s. The tenth day visits Baños Colina thermal baths, natural hot springs at 3,000 meters elevation where geothermal activity creates therapeutic pools amid stunning Andean scenery. Day eleven returns to Santiago for shopping and market exploration, experiencing Chile's contemporary culture and artisan traditions that blend indigenous Mapuche heritage with European influences. Your twelfth and final day concludes with a farewell dinner and rooftop views, celebrating your journey through a country that stretches from desert to glacier while maintaining distinctive cultural identity shaped by geography and history.
Day 1
Your Chilean adventure begins in Santiago, where colonial architecture meets modern urban sophistication beneath the dramatic backdrop of the snow-capped Andes Mountains.
Your first day explores Plaza de Armas, the historic heart of Santiago since its founding by Pedro de Valdivia in 1541, featuring the Metropolitan Cathedral that has stood as the city's spiritual center through earthquakes and political upheavals. Day two ascends Cerro San Cristóbal, where a 1908 funicular railway carries visitors to panoramic city views, followed by café culture in Bellavista, the bohemian neighborhood that became Pablo Neruda's Santiago residence. Your third day ventures to Valparaíso, the UNESCO World Heritage port city famous for its colorful hillside houses and street art culture that emerged after the city's decline following the Panama Canal's opening in 1914, when artists transformed abandoned buildings into vibrant murals.
Days 2 - 4
The middle portion of your journey balances coastal relaxation with cultural exploration and wine country discoveries in valleys that produce some of the world's finest vintages.
Your fourth day explores Viña del Mar, Chile's elegant seaside resort since the 1870s, where beaches meet manicured gardens that earned it the nickname "Garden City." Day five returns to Santiago for the Museo de la Memoria, documenting Chile's military dictatorship period from 1973-1990, followed by the trendy Lastarria district where colonial architecture houses contemporary galleries and restaurants. The sixth day tours the Maipo Valley, Chile's oldest wine region where Spanish conquistadors first planted vines in the 1540s, now producing world-renowned Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère. Your seventh day travels to Casablanca Valley, a cool-climate wine region established in the 1980s that revolutionized Chilean white wine production, particularly Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay that rival the world's best.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days venture into the Andes foothills and thermal springs, where mountain adventures and natural hot springs provide the perfect conclusion to your Chilean experience.
Day eight drives to the Andes foothills and Farellones village, a ski resort that transforms into a summer mountain retreat offering spectacular views of Santiago valley spread below. Your ninth day features hiking in Cajón del Maipo, a dramatic Andean canyon where the Maipo River has carved spectacular gorges through volcanic rock, popular with Santiago residents seeking mountain escape since the early 1900s. The tenth day visits Baños Colina thermal baths, natural hot springs at 3,000 meters elevation where geothermal activity creates therapeutic pools amid stunning Andean scenery. Day eleven returns to Santiago for shopping and market exploration, experiencing Chile's contemporary culture and artisan traditions that blend indigenous Mapuche heritage with European influences. Your twelfth and final day concludes with a farewell dinner and rooftop views, celebrating your journey through a country that stretches from desert to glacier while maintaining distinctive cultural identity shaped by geography and history.
Days 4 - 7
The middle portion of your journey balances coastal relaxation with cultural exploration and wine country discoveries in valleys that produce some of the world's finest vintages.
Your fourth day explores Viña del Mar, Chile's elegant seaside resort since the 1870s, where beaches meet manicured gardens that earned it the nickname "Garden City." Day five returns to Santiago for the Museo de la Memoria, documenting Chile's military dictatorship period from 1973-1990, followed by the trendy Lastarria district where colonial architecture houses contemporary galleries and restaurants. The sixth day tours the Maipo Valley, Chile's oldest wine region where Spanish conquistadors first planted vines in the 1540s, now producing world-renowned Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère. Your seventh day travels to Casablanca Valley, a cool-climate wine region established in the 1980s that revolutionized Chilean white wine production, particularly Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay that rival the world's best.
Days 8 - 12
Your final days venture into the Andes foothills and thermal springs, where mountain adventures and natural hot springs provide the perfect conclusion to your Chilean experience.
Day eight drives to the Andes foothills and Farellones village, a ski resort that transforms into a summer mountain retreat offering spectacular views of Santiago valley spread below. Your ninth day features hiking in Cajón del Maipo, a dramatic Andean canyon where the Maipo River has carved spectacular gorges through volcanic rock, popular with Santiago residents seeking mountain escape since the early 1900s. The tenth day visits Baños Colina thermal baths, natural hot springs at 3,000 meters elevation where geothermal activity creates therapeutic pools amid stunning Andean scenery. Day eleven returns to Santiago for shopping and market exploration, experiencing Chile's contemporary culture and artisan traditions that blend indigenous Mapuche heritage with European influences. Your twelfth and final day concludes with a farewell dinner and rooftop views, celebrating your journey through a country that stretches from desert to glacier while maintaining distinctive cultural identity shaped by geography and history.
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
from £3000 pp, per night
Santiago - Maipo Valley - The Andes
Days 1 - 3
Exploring Santiago
Days 4 - 7
Vintages in Wine Country
Days 8 - 12
Natural Relaxation
Trip Highlights
Begin in Santiago’s Plaza de Armas and ride the funicular to Cerro San Cristóbal, with city views framed by the snow-dusted Andes.
Wander Valparaíso’s painted hills and Viña del Mar’s seaside gardens, where coastal charm meets creative expression.
Savor bold reds in the Maipo Valley and crisp whites in Casablanca, Chile’s twin jewels of winemaking heritage.
Hike the dramatic gorges of Cajón del Maipo and soak in the high-altitude Baños Colina hot springs, nestled deep in the Andes.
Close with Santiago’s rooftop farewells and Lastarria’s cultural pulse, blending Chile’s history with its modern personality.
Days 1 - 3
Your Chilean adventure begins in Santiago, where colonial architecture meets modern urban sophistication beneath the dramatic backdrop of the snow-capped Andes Mountains.
Your first day explores Plaza de Armas, the historic heart of Santiago since its founding by Pedro de Valdivia in 1541, featuring the Metropolitan Cathedral that has stood as the city's spiritual center through earthquakes and political upheavals. Day two ascends Cerro San Cristóbal, where a 1908 funicular railway carries visitors to panoramic city views, followed by café culture in Bellavista, the bohemian neighborhood that became Pablo Neruda's Santiago residence. Your third day ventures to Valparaíso, the UNESCO World Heritage port city famous for its colorful hillside houses and street art culture that emerged after the city's decline following the Panama Canal's opening in 1914, when artists transformed abandoned buildings into vibrant murals.
Days 5 - 6
The final days confront Chile's complex recent history while celebrating the wine heritage that has made Chilean vintages world-famous.
Day five explores the powerful Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos, which chronicles Chile's difficult transition from democracy through military dictatorship (1973-1990) back to democracy, providing essential context for understanding modern Chilean society, followed by leisurely exploration of the trendy Lastarria neighborhood where European-influenced architecture houses boutique shops, art galleries, and cafes that reflect Santiago's cosmopolitan sophistication. Your sixth day ventures into the renowned Maipo Valley, one of Chile's oldest wine regions where Spanish missionaries first planted vines in the 16th century, now producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère wines that rival the finest French vintages, while the dramatic Andean foothills provide spectacular backdrops for tastings at family-owned vineyards and modern wineries that have revolutionized Chilean winemaking.
Days 2 - 4
Days two through four venture from Santiago's panoramic heights to the UNESCO World Heritage coastline that inspired Nobel Prize-winning poets.
Your second day ascends the iconic Cerro San Cristóbal via historic funicular railway to the towering statue of the Virgin Mary erected in 1908, offering breathtaking panoramic views across the sprawling metropolis of seven million inhabitants spread between mountain ranges, before exploring the vibrant Bellavista neighborhood where Pablo Neruda's former home La Chascona sits amid streets alive with street art, live music venues, and sidewalk restaurants serving excellent Chilean wines and fresh seafood.
Day three takes you to spectacular Valparaíso, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remarkable collection of 19th-century architecture cascading down steep Pacific hillsides, where colorful houses, dramatic murals, and historic funicular elevators create a bohemian atmosphere that inspired poets like Neruda and Vicente Huidobro. Your fourth day continues to elegant Viña del Mar, Chile's premier seaside resort since the early 1900s, where manicured gardens, grand hotels, and golden beaches along the Pacific coast provide respite from urban energy while showcasing Chile's sophisticated leisure culture.
Days 5 - 6
The final days confront Chile's complex recent history while celebrating the wine heritage that has made Chilean vintages world-famous.
Day five explores the powerful Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos, which chronicles Chile's difficult transition from democracy through military dictatorship (1973-1990) back to democracy, providing essential context for understanding modern Chilean society, followed by leisurely exploration of the trendy Lastarria neighborhood where European-influenced architecture houses boutique shops, art galleries, and cafes that reflect Santiago's cosmopolitan sophistication. Your sixth day ventures into the renowned Maipo Valley, one of Chile's oldest wine regions where Spanish missionaries first planted vines in the 16th century, now producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère wines that rival the finest French vintages, while the dramatic Andean foothills provide spectacular backdrops for tastings at family-owned vineyards and modern wineries that have revolutionized Chilean winemaking.
Days 4 - 7
The middle portion of your journey balances coastal relaxation with cultural exploration and wine country discoveries in valleys that produce some of the world's finest vintages.
Your fourth day explores Viña del Mar, Chile's elegant seaside resort since the 1870s, where beaches meet manicured gardens that earned it the nickname "Garden City." Day five returns to Santiago for the Museo de la Memoria, documenting Chile's military dictatorship period from 1973-1990, followed by the trendy Lastarria district where colonial architecture houses contemporary galleries and restaurants. The sixth day tours the Maipo Valley, Chile's oldest wine region where Spanish conquistadors first planted vines in the 1540s, now producing world-renowned Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère. Your seventh day travels to Casablanca Valley, a cool-climate wine region established in the 1980s that revolutionized Chilean white wine production, particularly Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay that rival the world's best.
Days 8 - 12
Your final days venture into the Andes foothills and thermal springs, where mountain adventures and natural hot springs provide the perfect conclusion to your Chilean experience.
Day eight drives to the Andes foothills and Farellones village, a ski resort that transforms into a summer mountain retreat offering spectacular views of Santiago valley spread below. Your ninth day features hiking in Cajón del Maipo, a dramatic Andean canyon where the Maipo River has carved spectacular gorges through volcanic rock, popular with Santiago residents seeking mountain escape since the early 1900s. The tenth day visits Baños Colina thermal baths, natural hot springs at 3,000 meters elevation where geothermal activity creates therapeutic pools amid stunning Andean scenery. Day eleven returns to Santiago for shopping and market exploration, experiencing Chile's contemporary culture and artisan traditions that blend indigenous Mapuche heritage with European influences. Your twelfth and final day concludes with a farewell dinner and rooftop views, celebrating your journey through a country that stretches from desert to glacier while maintaining distinctive cultural identity shaped by geography and history.
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
from £3000 pp, per night
Santiago - Maipo Valley - The Andes
Days 1 - 3
Exploring Santiago
Days 4 - 7
Vintages in Wine Country
Days 8 - 12
Natural Relaxation
Trip Highlights
Begin in Santiago’s Plaza de Armas and ride the funicular to Cerro San Cristóbal, with city views framed by the snow-dusted Andes.
Wander Valparaíso’s painted hills and Viña del Mar’s seaside gardens, where coastal charm meets creative expression.
Savor bold reds in the Maipo Valley and crisp whites in Casablanca, Chile’s twin jewels of winemaking heritage.
Hike the dramatic gorges of Cajón del Maipo and soak in the high-altitude Baños Colina hot springs, nestled deep in the Andes.
Close with Santiago’s rooftop farewells and Lastarria’s cultural pulse, blending Chile’s history with its modern personality.
Days 1 - 3
Your Chilean adventure begins in Santiago, where colonial architecture meets modern urban sophistication beneath the dramatic backdrop of the snow-capped Andes Mountains.
Your first day explores Plaza de Armas, the historic heart of Santiago since its founding by Pedro de Valdivia in 1541, featuring the Metropolitan Cathedral that has stood as the city's spiritual center through earthquakes and political upheavals. Day two ascends Cerro San Cristóbal, where a 1908 funicular railway carries visitors to panoramic city views, followed by café culture in Bellavista, the bohemian neighborhood that became Pablo Neruda's Santiago residence. Your third day ventures to Valparaíso, the UNESCO World Heritage port city famous for its colorful hillside houses and street art culture that emerged after the city's decline following the Panama Canal's opening in 1914, when artists transformed abandoned buildings into vibrant murals.
Days 2 - 4
Days two through four venture from Santiago's panoramic heights to the UNESCO World Heritage coastline that inspired Nobel Prize-winning poets.
Your second day ascends the iconic Cerro San Cristóbal via historic funicular railway to the towering statue of the Virgin Mary erected in 1908, offering breathtaking panoramic views across the sprawling metropolis of seven million inhabitants spread between mountain ranges, before exploring the vibrant Bellavista neighborhood where Pablo Neruda's former home La Chascona sits amid streets alive with street art, live music venues, and sidewalk restaurants serving excellent Chilean wines and fresh seafood.
Day three takes you to spectacular Valparaíso, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remarkable collection of 19th-century architecture cascading down steep Pacific hillsides, where colorful houses, dramatic murals, and historic funicular elevators create a bohemian atmosphere that inspired poets like Neruda and Vicente Huidobro. Your fourth day continues to elegant Viña del Mar, Chile's premier seaside resort since the early 1900s, where manicured gardens, grand hotels, and golden beaches along the Pacific coast provide respite from urban energy while showcasing Chile's sophisticated leisure culture.
Best Luxury Hotels in Chile: Conte's Seasonal Picks for 2025
andBeyond Vira Vira
Lake District, Chile
andBeyond Vira Vira is a luxury hacienda-style lodge in Chile’s Lake District, nestled on the banks of the Liucura River with breathtaking views of the Villarrica Volcano. The property comprises 23 rooms: six suites, 12 riverside villas, and a five-bedroom private Hacienda for exclusive use.
The lodge is also a working organic farm, complete with a vegetable garden and its own cheese factory. Dining is farm-to-table, with seasonal menus crafted from produce grown on-site, complemented by a wine cellar featuring over 1,000 Chilean labels. For wellness, there’s a serene spa overlooking the river, and guests can unwind in al fresco hot tubs. Activities abound: guided hikes, horse riding, kayaking, white-water rafting, scenic helicopter flights over the volcano, and cultural visits to Mapuche communities are all available.
Explora Rapa Nui
Easter Island, Chile
Explora Rapa Nui (on Easter Island) is a quietly luxurious lodge with 30 rooms; 26 Varúa rooms (around 32 m²) and 4 more spacious Raa suites (44 m²), all offering sweeping ocean views. The hotel’s architecture, designed by José Cruz Ovalle, is deeply inspired by the island’s volcanic terrain and the geometry of the moai statues.
Dining at Explora Rapa Nui centres around a restaurant that celebrates native Rapa Nui ingredients, with a seasonal à la carte menu for dinner. The Explorer’s Bar is a sociable focal point for planning excursions. For wellness, there’s a spa with sauna, treatment rooms, an outdoor pool, and hot tubs to unwind after a day of exploring
Hotel Magnolia Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Hotel Magnolia is a boutique-luxury hotel located in the heart of Santiago, on Calle Huérfanos, just steps from Santa Lucía Hill and within walking distance of the city’s cultural hotspots. The hotel is housed in a beautifully restored 1929 mansion, blending historic architecture with modern design. It has around 42 individually styled rooms, including Superior, Deluxe, Junior Suites, and a Signature Suite, many featuring parquet floors, air conditioning, soundproof windows, minibars, coffee/tea stations, and some with terraces.
Dining is available at the DeMo Magnolia restaurant, led by chef Pedro Chavarría, offering creative cuisine using local ingredients, plus a bar and a rooftop terrace with views over Santiago. For wellness, there’s a spa and wellness centre along with a fitness gym. Its central location makes it ideal for exploring nearby attractions like Bellas Artes, Lastarria, the National Museum of Fine Arts, and Plaza de Armas.
The Singular Patagonia
Puerto Natales, Chile
The Singular Patagonia is a distinctive luxury hotel in Puerto Natales, Chile, built within a restored early-20th-century cold-storage plant. It has 57 rooms, including 54 king or twin rooms (45 m²) and three 70 m² suites with expansive fjord-facing windows. The décor skilfully blends industrial heritage; exposed concrete, steel, and large windows with warm, elegant furnishings.
For dining, there are three restaurants/bars: the main restaurant, a historic “Asador” grill set in the old forge, and a breakfast buffet room (“Desayunador”). Wellness is a major draw, with a full spa offering four treatment rooms, a heated indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, hammam, and steam room. Guests can take part in a variety of adventure excursions: hiking, horseback riding, kayaking the fjords, mountain biking, boat tours to glaciers, and asados at nearby estancias.
Eleven Rio Palena Lodge
Chilean Patagonia, Chile
Eleven Rio Palena Lodge is a remote, luxury-adventure lodge tucked into the Andean valleys of Chilean Patagonia, beside the wild Rio Palena. The property offers seven en-suite guest suites, each with river or mountain views, blending rustic Patagonian style with indigenous Mapuche textiles and warm wooden interiors.
Wellness is a highlight: guests can unwind in a wood-fired sauna or two hot tubs, with river-facing decks and communal lounges featuring a stone fireplace. Dining is handled by a private chef who prepares locally-inspired meals, including traditional Chilean asados (barbecues) under the stars. The lodge is a base for a rich array of activities: fly-fishing on its own trout-filled waters (including heli-fishing), white-water rafting, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and in winter, heli-skiing.
Awasi Patagonia
Torres Del Paine, Chile
Awasi Patagonia is an exclusive luxury lodge located in the heart of Chile’s Patagonia region, surrounded by dramatic landscapes of glaciers, forests, and mountains. The lodge offers a selection of private villas, each designed to blend seamlessly with the natural environment while offering comfort and privacy.
Guests can enjoy tailored adventures such as hiking, wildlife viewing, and photography in one of the world’s most remote and pristine wildernesses. With exceptional service and a focus on sustainability, Awasi Patagonia provides a unique, intimate, and adventurous escape for those seeking a luxurious retreat in the wilderness.
Vik Chile
Millahue Valley, Chile
Nestled in the heart of Chile’s Millahue Valley, Vik Chile blends world-class wine with immersive luxury. The striking, modern architecture of the hotel is a visual masterpiece, with each room designed to feel like a unique piece of art, offering breathtaking views of the Andes and surrounding vineyards.
Guests can explore the estate by horseback, indulge in wine tastings, and savour exquisite cuisine paired with Vik’s award-winning wines. It’s a place where beauty, nature, and craftsmanship converge, offering both peace and adventure for those seeking a retreat in one of the world’s most prestigious wine regions.
Tierra Patagonia
Torres Del Paine, Chile
Tierra Patagonia is a luxury eco-lodge located in Chilean Patagonia, near the southern tip of Chile, adjacent to Torres del Paine National Park. Perched on a bluff where the South American pampa meets Lake Sarmiento, the hotel offers panoramic views of the Torres del Paine Massif.
Its architecture, crafted from local lenga wood, harmonizes with the surrounding landscape, providing a seamless blend of nature and design
