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Abercrombie & Kent
OFFER ID 1515550
Tailor Made Chile: Winelands & Scenic Marvels
Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests.
Experience the diverse cities, towns and landscapes of Chile on a journey filled with culinary indulgences, rich cultural immersions and a wide range of food, wine and outdoor activities.
9 nights from $12,270 per person
Abercrombie & Kent: Tailor Made Chile: Winelands & Scenic Marvels
Day 1 Santiago, Chile
Arrive in Santiago, the dynamic capital of Chile, where you are met and transferred to your hotel, with guaranteed early check-in. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure or explore the city on your own. Tonight, dine at the private home of an art lover and chef who has appeared on MasterChef Chile. Relish every moment as she delights you with dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients and paired with superb Chilean wines — a firsthand introduction to life in Chile, with great food and lively conversation.
Set out on a morning walking excursion around Santiago. Stroll the streets and neighborhoods, marveling at the outstanding architecture, inspired by the art and culture you encounter. Begin in front of the presidential palace, La Moneda, and proceed to the historical Court of Justice and National Congress to reach the Plaza de Armas. Proceed to the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art for an introduction to the most eminent pieces of the collection. Next, head out into the countryside to the nearby wine district, where you visit a vineyard and sample the organic and biodynamic wines produced on site. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch served by the vineyard’s chef. Afterward, explore the winery to learn about each stage of the winemaking process, as well as the challenges of managing a biodynamic farm.
Fly to Temuco, gateway to the gorgeous Chilean Lake District. Proceed overland to Pucón, a lakeside town surrounded by forested hills, where you check in to your luxurious hotel.
Begin a two-day stay here, enjoying a spectacular array of curated cultural activities and outdoor excursions. Create your own exciting adventure as you select from a wide range of inspiring experiences, perhaps setting out to discover the mystic ambience of the ancient Mapuche territories on your own. Extending from southern Chile into western Argentina, this area remains the home of Chile’s indigenous peoples, whose collective history dates back to 600 BC.
Once again take your pick of a selection of engaging activities, perhaps choosing from rafting on the Trancura River, floating on Villarrica Lake, trekking in the Cordilleras or hiking in a nearby natural park.
Today, fly to Santiago, where you are met and transferred to your hotel for a relaxing overnight stay, awaiting a flight to Calama the next morning.
Fly to the northern Chilean town of Calama via Santiago. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your amazing lodge near the quaint oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama.
Relax at your leisure or select from the variety of included excursions available, such as biking through the gorges of Cordillera de la Sal, a trek of the Catarpe Valley, or a guided hike up to the Toco Volcano. This evening, take advantage of one of the best locations on earth for stargazing, beholding the spectacular majesty of the Milky Way through some of the clearest skies in the world.
Complete your two-day sojourn in this beautiful region, free once gain to relax at your leisure or choose from a variety of activities, perhaps setting out on a rock art excursion to explore caves and view the mineral-colored hills and cliffs of the Rainbow Valley or visit the picturesque town of San Pedro de Atacama. Tonight, the starry skies once more beckon.
Enjoy a morning at leisure, free to simply relax or take advantage of one of the half-day activities available at Alto Atacama. Later, transfer to Calama airport to fly to Santiago before boarding your departing flight home.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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