Chile, a country of dramatic landscapes and rich culture, offers a wide range of experiences for travellers. Santiago, the dynamic capital nestled between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, provides you with an opportunity to explore historic neighbourhoods like Bellavista, visit the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral, and take a cable car to Cerro San Cristóbal for panoramic views of the city. Heading towards the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world, to marvel at otherworldly landscapes, including salt flats, geysers, and the Valley of the Moon, perfect for stargazing.

At A Glance
Nearest Airport
Santiago
Best Time to visit
All Year depending on what you want to do
Activities
Privately Guided Trips, Trekking, Culture, Birding.
Min Recommended Stay
07 to 08 days

Venture south to the lush wine valleys of Casablanca and Colchagua to taste some of Chile’s finest wines. In the Lake District, enjoy the stunning scenery of lakes, volcanoes, and lush forests, with opportunities for hiking, fishing, and exploring charming towns like Pucón. Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park offers awe-inspiring mountain peaks, glaciers, and wildlife, ideal for trekking and nature photography. On Chiloé Island, discover unique wooden churches, colourful stilt houses, and rich folklore. Finally, journey to Easter Island, where the mysterious moai statues stand as a testament to the island’s ancient Polynesian culture.

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Chile stretches over 4,000 km from desert to glacier so don’t try to cover everything in one trip. Focus on one region: the Atacama Desert, Patagonia, or the Lake District, as each offers completely different ecosystems and experiences.

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16 nights, 17 days

Trek Torres del Paine’s glaciers and wild Patagonian trails

Wander the moon-like landscapes of Valle de la Luna

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Peru – From Andes to Amazon

12 nights, 13 days

Watch condors soar over Colca Canyon’s vast depths

Hike the Ausangate Trek past lagoons and glaciers

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Wild Brazil

13 nights, 14 days

Track jaguars and caimans on safari in the Pantanal

Spot golden lion tamarins in the Atlantic Forest

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Culture, History, Art, Exploration Privately Guided

Brazil Culture & Heritage

10 nights, 11 days

See Rio’s icons—Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and samba streets

Explore Afro-Brazilian heritage in colorful Salvador

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Safari, Wildlife, Exploration Privately Guided

Highlands & Seascapes of Galapagos

10 nights, 11 days

Visit the Charles Darwin Station and highlands of Santa Cruz

Trek Sierra Negra Volcano and kayak off Isabela Island

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Wildlife, Safari, Exploration Privately Guided

Galápagos – Ultimate Wildlife Immersion

11 nights, 12 days

Walk with giant tortoises in highland reserves

See marine iguanas basking on volcanic shores

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